I'll say it again , some of the best , selfless people on KZfaq. Not helping people for likes on KZfaq, being kind to humanity and getting nothing in return. Cheers to you Ben and Ashley .

The way you stepped out and risked yourself to help the locals by towing them back home is just unbelievably courageous. We need more people like you guys in this world!! Thank you for always delivering such entertaining content, I always look forward to the Sunday morning uploads!

Welcome to Africa. The people here are different from the rest of the world. Please be careful. Desperate people do crazy things cause they have nothing to loose. Hopefully see you in Cape Town

You motivate us to do more - more kindness, more adventure, more using your brain. Thank you. Keep listening to your intuition,not the naysayers. Oh and Pete. Listen to Pete.

Thank You to Canada! You make AWESOME humans!

(after rescuing locals in a brutal gale - from the safety of their home Nahoa...) "Yeah, I had nothin' else to do." typical... my favourite Canadian Ambassadors are also Humble Heroes. This is why Sunday's aren't complete without my fix of Sailing Nahoa.

It was nice to see both Ben and Ashley agree with the plan to go help the locals get safely home. I say nice because it's not unusual as both Ben and Ashley grew up on the southern tip of a large Island off the coast of southern British Columbia and are familiar with wind, waves and boats. The best part was knowing Ashley stayed on board Nahoa, to monitor the anchor and keep the kids safe. Still it was nice as some folks wouldn't have done anything but watch. Go Canada.

Thanks again for the wonderful video. May your new year be filled with wonder and joy, and great videos.

Thank you for assisting those other mariners. I absolutely *love* you guys.

Why wouldn’t you want to help someone just because? Do we really need to be rewarded for everything we do? The simple fact is it is very very hard to be selfless. Especially when you face danger mitigation on a daily basis like you do. This is an awesome example of selflessness. Needing nothing in return is a powerful place to be.

Great job of helping those with very little and also helping the guys in the storm/wind to get home.your right,mariner helping mariner,it is always the right thing to do!!well done.great video as always Fair winds ⛵️

That was so nice of you. Those guys were trying so hard to get home. And when you are all done, to see you pull up to your boat with your little fam all waving and shouting was just the cat's meow. Thank you for what you do from a fellow Canadian.💖🐻🌏🌠

Awesome video as usual. When I have guests or kids onboard , I have a small 4oz spray bottle with either vodka or rum in it and spray the gills of freshly caught fish. Kills them instantly without bludgeoning or stabbing the fish. Vodka at sea helps tooth ache , disinfects cuts and many other uses. These are waters I sailed in 1980 to1990.

I feel much better hearing you have a buddy boat with you. That makes a huge difference. Safe travels!!⛵ P.S. You spread the seeds of goodness around the world.💜

By helping those fishermen you all created good will for future boaters to the area 👏👍🏻

Good morning Nahoa family,dug out from 7 feet of snow and made an area for picnic table to bask in the sun with you.be safe and take care of little ones.

sailing nahoa has grown on me. much respect. look forward to next week. thank you.

Paying it forward by helping another mariner out - a wonderful way to live your life together with your family. ❤ Thank you for sharing & uplifting our hearts by watching.

You two are truly beautiful humans. ⛵✈🌏⚓🤿🐋🐠🐟🐬🦀🦈📸📸🩴🎣🩳⛱👙🩱🐚☀️🇦🇺

Love your journey! Thanks for sharing - not just superficial feelings, but your deep ones also. Hearing you speak of death, being a Christian, I believe we can know what happens to us. A great book to read ( besides the Bible lol) is the book A Case for Christ. Not trying to be pushy, but as someone who believes in heaven and hell, I always try and give people the option to know. It's your choice on what you do with it:) Praying safe travels for your family!

The storytelling, rawness and humility of you both, sets you apart from many of the other " influencers" who simply use their body for likes and attention. The world needs more people like you.. willing to pay it forward, while also living out your dreams!

Always pay it forward. That's how the whole world can work. Thank you for your attitude and hard work to make these videos. From a fellow Canadian (sorry Ben) you make us proud!!

You're family is SOOO amazing and supportive! We love it! We're now subscribers as we've been watching your channel for a while now. You went out to help these vulnerable men to the environment and made a significant impact. Don't hesitate to call the Coast Guard and NEVER put your family at risk but how amazing!

Hello Ben, Ashley, Willa and Bodhi, I have a couple of close friends that have a grandchild named Willa. I really enjoy y'all's videos; and have been a follower and subscriber for a while, now. Ben, Of all of the KZfaq sailing channels that I watch, You are without a doubt the best fisherman of all. Cheers! Blue Skies and Fair Winds! Faithfully, James

Wow! What a beautiful blessed video! Thank you for helping those locals. Spreading love is absolutely amazing. PeaceAndLove Lori

Daddy’s girl when Willa saw Ben comeing back from helping she’s so exited Daddy Daddy she’s so cute Mom you take such good care of the children.

You are so inspiring Ben and it's great to see you guys will help anyone in need. Trust me this all comes back to you guys in spades.

So glad you were able and more importantly willing to help tow thoughs guys. Great job. So the kiddies are learning where their plate of fish comes from, can't be a bad thing. Fresh fish yum caught by dad, special yum 👍wish you Happy and safe travels.

From one boater to another? Thank you for that Ben and Ashley. I've been in both positions. I've pulled people home with my SeaRay. A friend and I were in my aluminum jon boat catfishing early in the year 94'. Motor went out and two boats passed us while we were in trouble. Had the flares and the whistle going and they looked the other way as they passed us by. We didn't have smartphones back then or I would have got a shot of their numbers. It's illegal here in the states to pass a boater in distress without rendering aid. Not to mention what the good Lord or Karma is going to do to you if you don't! We are subject to Murphy's Law more so than other folks. Best to keep your slate clean. Safe journey is my friends. 🙏

So proud of you both ❤love watching you always give and love, all the while keeping you all safe,your doing great as parents and human beings. Never change your philosophies ❤❤❤

Ashly and Ben, I enjoy following your family so much, you live by the same principles as I do and if enough of us all live this way, the World will be a better place🎉. Thanks for sharing your life with us…. PS beautiful children 😊

You guys rock!

Ben and Ashley, I take off my hat for this action to help the men in the high winds - really great (!)👍👍👍 ...and like Ashley said, you've gotten kindness and help from so many people, and in life, help will come back any day - you're a great family (!) All the best for 2023 and always fair winds my best reagards from austria

You guys are awesome paying forward 👏 😀 safe travels!

That's why we Canadians are the number 1 and most loved people on the planet!! Great video and Happy New Years from Sydney, NS home of the Big Fiddle

this is why you guys rock. I was worried about clickbait for a while, but yall arent just on a white spaceship flying overhead. I think you teach a lot of people to open their minds and hearts

You guy's rock, some of the best content on You Tube.

Absolutely THE thing to do. I have lost count of how many times that I have done this type of thing helping locals. And indeed you do get it back. Good for you!! I ll keep watching your journey. Great stuff. Thanks.

Hi. I’ve been a viewer from the early days before kids In my previous life I built, owned and lived at a deep draft marina. Our children grew up on the water. Now as a retired grandparent, I am amazed at how the little ones seem to stumble and get jerked around on deck with no life gear. I get it. As a parent you don’t want them to fear the water. The big however for me is why no attempt to have even a self made inflatable device for them. A piece of clothing that would give them sun protection and flotation could be easily sewn up. Things can happen rather rapidly on the water, especially on a faster boat. As a test. Throw a fender overboard and see how fast you travel from it I am just an old lifetime sailer and mean you no harm with my perhaps harsh sounding comment . Take care

I'm not sure if this is the second or first time I've commented, but I've been watching religiously since day one. Well done, guys. That's how you do it.

You guys are the best. I love how you always go out of the way to help the locals. I don’t see that on other channels. God bless you.

Two boats sailing together is always a race!

Good on you Ben , Canadians do help others . The Canada west coast has be windy and stormy this winter .

Just an fyi a better way to dispatch a fish once out of the water is with a club fishermen use a wooden club very much like a small bat, not necessarily YT friendly but its quicker and you can still bleed it

Just watched Gone with the Wynns-drastic in styles. Big Tri’s with all the accruements or cruising in modest cats . You guys are truly REAL. You show the nitty gritty of real life in real countries. Good on You!! 💪

"Love your work" ! Great karma and meaningful. You get it! As an avid sailor/ racer/ cruiser and keen follower, you REALLY send the right messages. 👌👍 best wishes from OZ🇦🇺

It's been a real pleasure travelling with you folks, from my couch. Bless you with safe sailing.

Lots of complaining in the comments today lol. Personally I turn off videos that I don’t agree with, or make me uncomfortable. I suggest that for everyone. ❤

18:20 wonderful words of wisdom this part gave tears of joy and smiles

Awesome! Great to help people who are in need of help specially if it's windy and high waves...God Bless you and Family!

It's really a pity that you folks are missing Kenya. I spent some time there years ago and went on a overnight van safari. It was probably the highlight of the 2 years that I lived in Africa.

Just another day on Nahoa!!! all about Karma..you guys are awesome

All the best! You all deserve it. Inspiring

Love the way you roll… I am sure it is so much harder than you portray.. but life on your own terms is a bold Decision- I love it!

Loved seeing Ben help out but just one thing missing was his life jacket!! Glad it went well.

Thanks again. Happy New year!

You guys are amazing... so wonderful to watch your show. Love you!

Stay safe guys!

You have Hearts of gold the way you help people you make marks on these country's you travel, no creed,no culture,or religion idealism and that makes you who you are equality in the world we realize does not always work probably almost never we are not all the same as well as we should try harder like you do to understand the differences we has humans should always strive to make things better good will always prevail over evil and the way you two and the children do it on youtube I am a witness and much respect from me graham,Vicki,the dog bear and the 4 birds inside much love fair winds and calm seas

When gaffing a fish. Hold the gaff below/under the belly section of the fish at about a little forward of midpoint with the hook uppermost and pull the gaff towards you and up. You have much more chance of losing a fish gaffing as you did. You also damage less edible flesh by gaffing the belly section. happy fishing.

You are the best Ambassadors Canada has ever had. Diplomatic passports should be requested 😊

The reason I’m a patron. Videos like this.👍🍺

I was a merchant seaman, the first thing you told is go the aid of anyone in danger on the sea. Well done SIR, there are human beings on this small world. Fair weather fair winds.

Living your life the way you see fit. 👍

Good Samaritan! Good Job!

Brilliant for helping out. I was lucky in enough to be in the situation of helping others over the past holidays,.. was travelling around and fed 10 people over 10 days :)

Your action was on e of the main reasons Sailing Nahoa is one of my favorite channels.

The fish carcass makes a good soup or stock for a curry if you want more variety !

Helping out others on the water is always big. One night my boat motor caught on fire and a tow from another boater saved me from spending a long night on the water. Something I have never forgot. Love the Nahoa crew!!!!!!!! btw! nice fish!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1:56 Laughing and playing & *shaking the babies head off!*

bro youre nuts....good on ya

So glad that y'all are doing well. Awesome that you helped out those guys.. Paying it forward is always a good thing and a kind gesture. :0)

Look forward to you videos! Thanks so much for sharing your adventures with us. That mahi had to be a great dinner! Keep on doing what you’re doing. Don’t listen to the Karen’s and Jerry’s in the comments. 😂

My wife and I loved our time in South Africa. The people are amazing. I look forward to seeing your journey around there.

One best you tube videos is yours. I love them all & eagerly wait for them. Thankyou for sharing your lives with us.

Sailors help sailors! Good on ya!

good on you!

Another wonderful video. You both inspire me to see the best in people and be your best self. Your positive, kind attitude is exactly what we need more of in this world. Looking forward to more of Africa, safe sailing. Bec - Australia.

Tin Foil works wonders to keep Lettuce fresh, works with cabbage, carrots any greens.

You're great folks, setting an example for many. Love your videos. You are faster than Rehua only until Sean shaves that beard 🙂

Nice And Good Sailing!....

Good work on the tow!! Gotta help people when you can!

Great video! The green color of that fish was amazing. I hope it was tasty. You can't get fish fresher than that. ❤️. One thing is the same the world over. Mariners help each other out. It's a wonderful life !

Vera Birkenbihl said let us create a friendlyness chain (Freundlichkeitenkette) in the world, just do it now. I love that you guys do that too. And sometimes its not all about money its about us all - a sentient being

Good on ya both! Very glad it worked out. 😘

Just the right thing to do. And that is why we LOVE Ya!

You guys are such an inspiration! Your hearts are so genuine. Thank you for helping them out!! Love you guys!

Hi Ben and Ashley. I found your video on utube the other day Love ❤️ you guys. I now have girls watching now. I suffer from anxiety. I was very sad one day. And is how I found your video. I helps me alot.

yay! this is what it is all about. ❤❤❤

Goodluck Guy's ! Have a Great Journey and keep safe ! LONDON 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

you've got a strong family there, many blessings to you

Love your end message Ben! So happy to see you help those 3 men out. Love your videos and your values.

Thankyou 👍

For anyone heading that way, take vegetable seeds, pumpkin and maze seeds and spinach. It would be good to trade

Loving where you are are a family and on your journey. Stay well.

Thank you for helping them

Really Loved this Vid. I could feel the energy from you all.

Yet again you prove what amazing humans you are and continue to set a great example to your children. I agree with @barryholiday and it is also why you yourselves are blessed because by blessing you others will be blessed.

Ben, your ability to balance gut feel regarding safety, patience and understanding of local cultures is a great skill you have developed over the journey~Chapeau big fella!!!...I can only imagine the buzzing of testosterone among the youths and what you might be concerned about in relation to what might happen next...I reckon the gut feel in these circumstances is what you have to follow.

This is exactly why I love you and your channel! Your family is the best!