It angers me to no end hearing about good people being robbed at these places. After reading some of the commenst below I have some thoughts to share. Some will be critical, but I mean no harm by it. I'll just point out the obvious and hopefully others and yourself can learn from it. - You actively went to a known crime on yachty location but you were not prepared. - You had a buddy boat which is a huge plus in this circumstance but neither boat had an operational procedure for security. - What should have been done is to have a watch established overnight, every night. 3 hour shifts, one person on one boat then another on the other boat after the first 3 hours. - Comms should have been checked and backups like sirens or horns also checked. - The boats should have been anchored closer together, or better still, tied together. That would have been more intimidating to the invaders. - Weapons are your discression. Its a personal choice, I wont preach. I know what I would have. At the least, you should have a plan with something available for personal protection. The boating vlogs have plenty of legal suggestion in that space. Having nothing means you are at the mercy of other people. It ended with all lives in tact but could have been much worse. - Do not be harsh to folks advocating weapons or tactics. Cultures vary. It just so happens that American culture places a very high value on self protection. That said, anyone advocating coming out two guns blazing, has neither the proper training or the proper tactics. This should always be a last resort if it come down to it, and in some instances should never happpen. You can never truely know in a situation like this if you are out gunned or may escalate a situtaion that could have otherwise been avoided. Its why I always say, it your own personal choice and just leave it at that. - A boat sneaking up to your boat at 2am is to always be treated as hostile with nefarious intentions. It doesnt matter what they look like or who they are or what they are asking for. No sane normal person comes up to a boat in the middle of the night unanounced. They know this, they need to know you know this and will respond accordingly. - Good on you for intimidating them when you did and have them leave. But you failed when you went back to sleep thinking its done. It was a test of your security and they found a hole in the second boat, nobody came forward to challenge them. What you should have done is stay up the rest of the night in a watch rotation, lights on, or night vision running. Took down your dingy and woke up the buddy boat and formed a plan to leave the area immediatly. Just motor someplace else a bit out of the way, or futher from shore. At the very least woken up the other boat. Activity on both boats in the night would have prevented their return. - I can see why the buddy boat relationship deteriorated at that point. You had knowledge of a real security threat, and the result of not sharing it was an invasion, at gun point and choking the occupant. Why buddy boat then. Sorry, that sounds harsh, but its just my observation. He saw it as a failure to protect him when he was most vulnerable and he was one bad mistep away from loosing his life. That changes people. That changes relationships. Keep in mind he also bears some responsibility here. As a singlehanded sailor, even in a buddy boat scenario, he could have done more and he should have known that. For instance, a singlehanded sailors best defense is a dog, any dog, used as early warning. That limits your sailing to pet friendly customs sure and can be a hassle, but an honest review of his own personal safety was ignored by he himself. Again, sorry to say these things, but it should be taken into account as experience so it never happens again. If any of these things I mentioned where done, then you would have nothing more than a great story and memories of a wonderful location. Instead, its an asterisk. One other note. I see lots of apologists in the comments for the locals by locals. Thats not enough. Its a stain on the island, one that is well known in the yachting community. It is up to you, the locals to fix that. That also may sound harsh, but again, its the truth. If you want a good reputation in the yachting community and a future of tourism by what is undoubtetly a very vulnerable sector of tourism, then actively find these people and have a zero tolerance for any piracy. Make a difference, not a post. Safe journeys and fair winds.
You aren’t wrong about any of this. Buddy boating is so much more then just being two boats…kind of why we have never buddy boated in 15 years circumnavigating. We barely have our own security system together,never mind coordinating with another boat. You are right… you can’t come out blazing guns…and we felt they were there to steel stuff off the decks… not come to harm us… everyone thinks worse can’t happen to them, but it can. Thanks for taking the time to write this all out. I’m going to pin the comment so people can see it better and heed the advice. Well written and thought out.
just to re-iterate what Richard said; an island that doesn’t vigorously prosecute crime against tourists by locals doesn’t deserve to have a tourist industry. Stay away.
@@rexswindlehurst3074 Although your sentiment is indeed true, this specific comment you replied to wasn't Monday morning quarterbacking, this was extremely pragmatic and useful advice from someone who is very obviously experienced and qualified to be talking about it. His comment could absolutely help someone in the future avoid being robbed or worse.
Great to see the two of you having a good time again. I felt so sad for you both previously. Best video since leaving Cape Town. Looking forward to the next one. Blessings from Cape Town.❤🇿🇦
So wonderful to hear from you two 👍. What a great video 👏. Stunningly beautiful and terrifying at the same time. My favorite part is seeing you smiling and happy Rebecca 👏🤠. You have been through so much. I am so pleased to see you and Michael doing so well 😍. I think it's safe to say that were all rooting for you both. You look very healthy and happy and just enjoying your continuing travel and discovery together 🤗. It's been 10 years since our adventure in Kwajalein. I was out there with you and Patrick from April-July of 2012. Been thinking about that time a lot lately. I can't believe a decade has passed since then. It's definitely a mad, mad world out there no matter where you are. So much negative news and crazy events 🤔. Makes you wonder what the hell are we all doing as a species that seems intent on destroying itself and taking the planet along for the ride 😬🤯. Seems like you are hanging out in the Caribbean area and island hoping around. Wow, what fun. Makes me ache for the tropics 😅😂👍, even with the pirates 😬. Be careful and steer clear of the bad people because unfortunately their everywhere. I love the videos and the further adventures of my friends, Rebecca and Michael. Even though I haven't met Michael, I am getting to know him through these videos. Please keep them coming and take care of each other. Your doing a great job! 👍👏🤗🤠 Steve Benjamin
Well done episode! Lovely to see you two working on your relationship and getting along -- it is amazing how much you both have to significantly offer to one another -- keep up the hard work and wallow in the comfort of companionship, safety and life experiences.
Great video Rebecca. Sorry for your incident and for your buddy boat captain. It is so wonderful to see a smile back on your face and I'm glad that you and Michael have made peace with each other. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Yes, Michael and I are definitely more at peace with eachother. I think I’m finally through the worst of my f grieving and ready to accept him warts and all. Time will tell. But he’s a great guy that deserves way better than what we have been through the last year and more.
Glad to see you both smiling in spite of your friend's attack. The underwater photography was lovely. Your production quality has improved, too. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my Rebecca...it's nice to see you happily sailing and have joy in your life. Your demeanor now compared to your first videos with Michael is like night and day...I was one who was worried for him. You're shining brightly now! Stay safe and I wish YOU all the best.
That is so sad but a good wake-up call for you. So glad you and Michael are doing well. It is unfortunate the local police do not take this as seriously as they should. Crime will continue until they do.
I'm happy that you are safe and so sorry that your neighbor was robbed. You mentioned that you had so much fun and asked not to skip the Island of St. Vincent, yet the first words in the title of your video is Robbed! & Dangerous!
Yes i know....part of the lows and highs of the cruising lifestyle. I'd recommend everyone to see the USA...but its dangerous too...with so many robbings and worse...like many places in this sad world....
This was the best under water video I’ve seen in a long time,it was so beautiful and I watch a lot of sailing families and to see just how well you are getting on makes me so happy for you both, I must admit I was wrong in thinking it wouldn’t work out but I’m happy to be wrong and wish the best for you both 😘🇦🇺
I just found out you are still doing the channel after losing Patrick. I'm so happy for you. I'm so sorry for your loss but I am excited to catch up with your new life and adventures. May Brick House sail for many years to come!
Ah thanks so much…glad you found us…and thanks for the well wishes! Still sailing…different then it used to be…but still a great lifestyle living on a boat. Close to finishing my circumnavigation.
As a Vincentian, my heart breaks to see our country portrayed in such a negative. Itssad when the minority's actions affects a whole nation. As a lawyer, I do hope that there is a thorough investigation that will lead to arrests and prosecution of these scums, who not only caused you harm but tainted the name of our beautiful island. God speed 🇻🇨🇺🇸
I'm just watching this video, I felt so happy as a Vincentian seeing you guys having fun and enjoying our beautiful island. Then these two crooks had to tarnish our name, it's very disheartening knowing that a few mangie sheep are spoiling the flock. They don't realize what they're doing to our tourism industry, I'm so mad but I'm grateful that you guys and your buddy boat gentleman is okay. Godspeed on your continued explorations. I hope they were caught. 🙏💖🇻🇨
@@reinejdasilva1457 Thanks so much. We know the majority of st Vincent people are wonderful. There are bad people everywhere. It was our turn to see the bad side. But so sad that our friend had to have such an expensive lesson.
@@amrit3213 We we’re warned? So we shouldn’t go to places that have some bad people? Where is that? It’s unfortunate that we had to meet a couple bad people but everyone else was wonderful and we are glad we went. And we will come back…it’s such a beautiful country. If ever you see a boat that loses something over the side, the captain/owner of that boat will be quite happy if you bring it back. Most sailors,like most people in St Vincent, are good honest people that care very much about the sea and land and do their best. Many are very thankful for the tourism in St Vincent which maybe you don’t need personally but many in St Vincent depend on it, just as we do in our countries. Tourists are a pain in my country but I pray not too many people find our tourists. Hopefully not many bad St Vincentians find your tourists.
@@RVLifeNOW many of these gov thugs and members of the court are orchestrating the robberies and murders. Tourism is in decline as inflation rages. These islands are not hubs of innovation, their GDP in some cases is comprised 30-70% of tourist dollars yet they spit right in your face. Good times make soft men like yourself which compounds the problem. The 2 punks at 2am should have been invited onboard and immediately incapacitated with the 50 amp insulated netting that you politely asked them to sit on while you got their water and started your genset. Fish food and bleach the deck afterwards as you cruise into daybreak on your passage away. Men called pirates once ruled the land from the sea. Now we have liberals sailing rainbow flags and obeying land based cowards with titles.
Hello Rebecca & Michael! So good to see you both out adventuring again. The reef mall around the bat cave was spectacular. Christmas tree worms are some of my favorite marine life critters. Wishing you both the best
Hey David..thanks… hat wall around the bat cave was indeed so very nice…some of the best we have seen n the Caribbean! I love Christmas tree worms…so spectacular when you get up close and personal!
I have to say that my experience of St Vincent was nothing but happy memories and i found the locals friendly, helpful and honest. That said, we had such a good time there and many other places that i've stopped cruising as i lost my wife 4 years ago and life is hard to enjoy without her.
Ah.so sorry about your wife…it’s so hard to deal with life after you lose your spouse, and indeed hard to enjoy things knowing she isn’t there to enjoy them and see it too…there are certain things and experiences That are so hard to enjoy them knowing he is suppose to be here. So I know what you mean. But neither Patrick or your wife would want you to carry on your life unhappy…so I hope we will both work hard to enjoy what precious time we have left on this earth.
This episode was the most informative, beautifully photographed, and verbally documented for me. You did the right thing regarding your security, I'm sorry for the trauma involved, but glad that this incident serves as a caution for all of us! As I have said before, Michael is a gem of a man. Good judgement, diplomacy, self confidence, and experience. Kudos. - Jim
So glad Michael is still with you! My suggestion is one of you needs to be on watch at all times on deck throughout night in sketchy anchorages. You can take turns for whatever intervals serve each of you best. Wake the other whenever a boat comes near. And please! Let Michael handle it, he seems very able to protect his woman! Sorry you lost your buddy boat. What a horrible experience for him.
Thanks…not a bad idea to keep the watch. But then what do you do during the day? Sleep all day…kind of a bummer. But still not a bad idea. Thanks for watching…and yes..very sad to have lot our buddy boat.
Rebecca, this is the BEST video my husband and I have seen since the passing of your sweet husband. Glad you both didn’t get hurt. Rebecca keep smiling😁
Sorry Bex, for having to get through that. Keep the security notch up but take comfort in that Michael looks able to handle himself. On a brighter note. Kudos to the music selector for this video. Glad to see you happy.
Hello, this is Nate, your 100th subscription. I'm happy to see you living life to the fullest... Patrick, from just beyond the horizon, smiles, and pushes another rainbow 🌈 your way! Be happy, both of you!
Wow, So great to see you have moved forward, I watched your heartfelt outpouring after your partner passed, I was very moved by such, even concidered packing and arriving ! Then realised, I was not in such a great place myself, I could have offered some comfort but you needed more. Now see you have somebody that has met that requirement, great, he even looks a bit like me, I have blue eyes though. I have learned from your experience, suffered great loss since, move on though, it's the omly way to go.
Thanks so much Denise. It still takes effort to have a wonderful time, but it sure beats the alternative so I put forth the effort. Hanks so much for your well wishes… we appreciate it..
I enjoyed your video. It’s weird I just stumbled upon this. As a fellow Vincentian, I must say it’s the first time I’m hearing of such violence towards tourists in SVG. But most of all I’m so sorry you had that experience. I commend you however for your positivity and love for the blessed Isle, Gem of the Antilles. I share in your joys of the good that overcame the bad. Those who have done this despicable crime will reap their just reward. Don’t you worry. You keep on travelling, sailing the waters of the deep as you discover more beautiful islands/countries. Be safe! Enjoy. You are beautiful‼️👍🏾
Oh Grace..:reading this comment second. Thank you… you are from a beautiful place,St Vincent. There is always one bad apple…it’s a bummer we had to meet him/them. But I agree…it’s called karma.
Welcome back guys :) so good to see you both living the life together and seemingly happy :) sad about your buddy boat but at least it was only money and possessions ! bad as it is ! keep the vids coming we all enjoy then once again so good to see some smiles kisses and happiness for you both :) love as always Jim from Germany :)
Jim from Germany…thanks for watching our crazy sailing video! Yeah buddy boating isn’t all it’s cracked up to be..that’s for sure! Many smiles and kisses and love between Michael Hayward and I . He is the best guy in the world!
What a treat to find this new video you made. :) My eyes have barely dried from watching your video from a year ago. Well done Matie I will be looking at all your videos. Miles
I appreciate your honesty on your channel telling the good and the bad and I'm very glad you're both still together but I think he needs to treat you a little more special
Hello just came across your site. Great videos and I love your story. Similar to us Käpt‘n Dave and has been sailing for many many years. As for me I just started this adventure 4 /5 years ago. We are flying down tomorrow to Antigua to splash our „Lady Nathalie“ Looking so forward to another beautiful season of sailing in the Caribbean. With that said we too had experienced some awesome beautiful anchorage’s and made so many friends in sailing last season from Antigua to Grenada and back. Anchoring or docking at many breathtaking places and Islands along our sailing. Unfortunately also had been robbed as we both where sleeping in cockpit. I guess we were lucky and didn’t wake up as the intruders walked right by us. They climbed down the hatch and stole $$ and cellphone and off they went. All this happened at Blue Lagoon in St. Lucia. A truly beautiful spot and protected as one needs a guyed to take the sailboat in with a bigger draft. A beautiful marina however I am thinking 2 of going there again. What if I had woken up?! Our unfortunate experience continued later in the season as we where second boat to the tragic rescue of the 30 migrants. A horrific experience looking for people in the water for hours… yet only 15 survivors. It still hunts me from time to time.😢 Sadly sometimes we have to experience these not so happy moments. Memories for sure. I believe there are good people out there and not everyone or everything is bad. I go forward with happiness and can’t wait to make so many more beautiful memories this season. Like you both,we too are in a relative new relationship and enjoying the happy simple lifestyle together. Fair Winds and perhaps we’ll see you in the Caribbean this season!
Thank you for your comment and for that news. Yes you always wonder what if. I agree… many good people down there in the Caribbean. Too bad a few rotten apples spoil some of the places. You have to wonder why the police don’t do more to stop it. But we must keep smiling and seeing the positive side! Happy sailing. You may run in to Michael but probably not me as I’m gonna RV for a few years now!
@@RVLifeNOW so true. We just arrived a view hours ago in Antigua. Our home harbour is Jolly Harbour Marina. Sorry but what is your boat name? Is Michael sailing anywhere around this area ( Antigua, US virgin island, BVI’s etc? RV travelling we plan to do that too possibly next summer or thereafter. How long will you be sailing with Michael this season?
So happy to see your still at it and with your South African friend. Looks like things have changed quit alot since I have seen your last video. No comment on the INVASION. Your message was very much heard and taken in. Stay safe and happy! 🙏🙏🇺🇸⛵️🤙🍻👍🍹
Thanks for watching Mike and Gay..miss you two sailing gurus… I’m glad it wasn’t worse too,considering what we all saw go down all those years ago…life changing to say the least. But this was the worst since that.
What a great video, well done to both of you!! We went to that cave too. Loved the good advice about security and interesting facts about the little sea creatures. Keep it up!
What a change. Great to see you happy in your changed circumstances. Watched since the death of your husband and now, with time, you seem to be on a happier path. The photography and music are beautiful and the story of the unfortunate robbery of your friend is a bit dismaying. You both seem to have lived through it and and are moving on. Good on you both. Great video.
Ah Robert..such kind words..thanks for watching and commenting… I love that music in the intro..such meaning to me. I’m happy to be sailing and sharing love with Michael. It’s just about 2 years now since I lost Patrick and it’s been a long hard road for sure. But my sailing community has helped me so much.
So great to see your video and equally sad that you had to go through that bad experience. It's more common than a lot of people realize and shining a light on it like you did may help others be more prepared. Good to see you again and safe travels. ❤️
That must have been so scary. I literally designed a military grade security system for Edonismo with electronic walls and a lot of other things I don't want to announce publicly. Hopefully I'll never have to use it. Still hope to see you guys out on the water one day. Stay safe, Paul
Love to hear the We's and Ours and to see the joy...Time does seem to heal wounds. Love and care can thrive. Best wishes on your adventures and happiness.
I’m so so happy you two are continuing this journey together. Rebecca you deserve happiness. Michael seems like a really decent genuine person & they are getting harder to find. I know that you are still grieving. But the days will get better with passing time. This was an awesome video, thank you for another update. Sending you both positive vibes and fair winds. You are a fantastic looking couple!!! 🌈🕊❤️
So happy for you Rebecca, oh what a journey from the cubic mini wood stove to boat blisters what a blast it's been! and such heart ache also, as we were waiting for a post from Patrick & You only you showed up on That vlog it was so surreal & it changed my life as to live life to the fullest, Sure like how you think & work things out with major adversity! We sure appreciate you Rebecca and Michael lol still wearing my Brick House hoodie🙂 .... a beautiful shot & edited,& absolutely amazing underwater photography! Lol one day a big shark will bite Michael him going deep like that was a good one Rebecca🙂....Happy for you guy's & so glad you were not robbed or harmed prayers for you & your friend whom was robbed and put trough such a ordeal, crazy pirates! Luv&Peace friend's Cheers! Rebecca sure love your smile Ty 🤝🏼⚘
Ah your comments about our crazy sailing adventures makes me laugh. Yes so much adversity..but at least I’m still smiling and still sailing…Life is short!
As a Vincentian it is so heartbreaking to hear what you guys experienced. A few rotten eggs can do a lot of damage. I just hope the robbers get their comeuppance.
@@peterreece2340 I am a St Vincentian that doesn't lick white butt, truth is truth. BTW: re; chip - you spot it, you got it! lol takes one to know one. bless up. I finish with you . you are a waste of time. Go find a job
Hi Guys i am Soo soooo sorry to hear about your ordeal in my Country, i am a former Cop living in NC State, this makes me very angry 😡 hearing this, i hope you will not dismiss SVG in the future.thanks for sharing, Love 💗 you guys, and continue to take good care of each other.
Ah Duel…love St Vincent so very much. Hopefully the bad is behind us because we would love to go back there again when we go north. Beautiful place, beautiful people. It’s too bad that a couple of young guys have to spoil it for everyone.
Ok Rebecca (my beautiful little Irish Setter is named Becca) I subscribed. Hope it helps. I did watch some of your prior videos, but the last one i watched was after your crossing to the Caribbean and you seemed kinda negative with the whole thing and Michael. I felt kinda sorry for Michael. This video has restored my faith that that was a low and now this is a high. So, good on you guys! Good to see you loving…cheers, Scott
Thsts a good way of putting it. Ive been in a low for a few years almost now...2 years since Patricl passed this next week... but things finallt getting better.
What beautiful footage of the sea life. Also love the dingy rope step, must remember that one. I am also sleeping with one eye open, you are never 100% safe, does not matter where you are. Keep safe and sail on.
Get a full Loud horn type alarm that also lights up your deck with the spreader lights etc that can be viewed and activated from your cell and poof light outshines the dark:)
Facing the world and all its obstacles can be very challenging..inspite of Covid and losing your companion is very hard..but it's amazing to see that you are living it up..this video was awesome..I'm from St. Vincent also from Buccament Bay. Sorry for what you guys when through and had to put up with, it surely wasn't easy. Continue to sail around the world and be safe. Love from Vincy.🇻🇨🇻🇨
Ah...wish we had met....we met many of the fisherman there and such a warm people. It was sad that we also had this very bad experiebce there of the robbery to our buddy boat. But will be back to St Vincent someday soon.
So glad you are both safe, so sorry to hear about your buddy boat, but glad he didn’t get hurt, possessions are replaceable, have you thought of a go fund me, to help him? Glad you and Michael are still together, life’s better to have someone to share the experience. Stay safe. x
Your BEST video since leaving Cape Town! Good video. Good dialogue. Good storyline progression construction. Invest in a Bluetooth lapel mic. Nice job.
Thanks so much David… yes have one of those Bluetooth lapel mic, but never seem to have it when we are filming (or in the water) But thank you..it was difficult to assemble the pieces, but I’m enjoying the editing more these days!
Hi. I’m Vincentian. Truly sorry for what happened to you. My apologies. Glad that you’re ok and no one was harmed. They’ll get what’s coming to them. Bunch of crooks!
Great episode....when I was cruising we would have a night watch, just like when we were at sea, until we were comfortable..... I'm from the big city of NY and Los Angeles, I trust NO one especially if there Nice. !! It has served me well.....
Oh my gosh!!!! I am from St. Vincent and the Grenadines and I'm utterly dumbfounded and so disappointed...the tourism industry is only just starting to recover from all the restrictions of covid...I just want it to be known that the actions of those individuals by no means represent the true nature and demeanor of the vincentian people.
That is absolutely 100% true. We found people thee to be warm abnd protective of us. Its too bad tbough that the police cant get this under control. We arenr the first...wont be the last.
I am thinking of keeping my boat in Grenda - and this has a chilling effect on me. Do I need to sleep with a machette and spear by my side? Proximity alarms for sure. What are the laws for someone breaking your house? Do you have the right to self defense?
Don’t be discouraged from isolated incidents. We had a similar experience over 30 years ago in the Solomon Islands, whereby a canoe with 3 men came to our boat near sunset in an isolated location and wanted money for anchoring there. We told them we paid all the fees upon arrival and we could anchor there. We also told them we would get on the radio and contact the authorities. With that they left, and we were on the alert throughout out the evening. I feel it’s good to be firm right off the bat. We loaded up our flare guys for the evening in case they returned, but that was it. Continued our cruising for years afterwards with no other incidents, but just be aware. Glad you were ok. Try using a air horn to sound any alarms.
Air horns are a good idea. At the time they were alongside our boat we weren't sure what they were really up to...and wished to alert our buddy boat...not the whole village. But now i wish I had!!!
Feel so ashamed to be a Vincentian to hear this. My humblest apologies un behalf of my country that you had this experience. I look at your videos and appreciate you putting our lil island on the map.
Thanks Marcelle. So many good people..can’t hold it against your beautiful people. We must be more diligent… and not so trusting. Thieves are everywhere.
So lovely to see you both, sorry for the nasty men who tried to get on board, heartbreaking for your buddy , thank God he was not seriously hurt. Unfortunately there is always a danger in certain areas of anchorage. Increase your alarms 🚨 and stay safe. It’s great to see you and Michael happy together ⛵️⛵️⛵️🥰🥰
I was in same situation but with 2 small kids Met a man also in the same situation also with a small child We knew we need each other Moved in together Had a bad year or 2 We knew we cannot split because we and our kids needs each other. So we had to sat down and talk and keep on talking, communicating. I then realized that things will never be the same as in the past. So I realized this is a new normal a new future with new circumstances Swim or sink Then I decided to swim in my new fish pond. I learned to love my husband because he is good to me. always putting my needs first,I decided to be good to him to Rather than criticizing him all the time. My kids are grown and I deeply love the man I thought I will never love
Ruby. Thank you for writing this. It has such meaning to me. So many times in the past few years I’ve said to myself that I just want my old f**ing life back. Why can’t he be a little more this way… or a little less that way. But I’m finally realizing that yes…it will never be the same again…but that’s OK. It’s different… even better in some ways… and that I have come to love Michael so much..and very much so because he loves me so very much. In different ways…but so very much… It makes me happy to feel like I’m coming out of the mud…
To bad that you guy's had to go through that awful experience ... don't beat yourself up about it please . May the luck be on your side for the rest of your trip .
Oklahoma Gal here!! Just found you and listened to your videos and your precious Patrick!! I’m so sorry!!💞🙏 God always turns the bad into good… look at MICHEAL!!! WoW!! One sexy captain!! 😝💞 So glad to see your doing what makes your heart smile!! Keep on keepin on Girlfriend!!💞
Thanks Roxanne. The robbery aboard was terrible…but the bat cave and the good people of St Vincent and everything else makes St Vincent a hard island to bypass!!!
Ah…thanks for the apologies…will pass them on to our buddy boat too. It’s such a shame that St Vincent is so famous for this. It’s such a beautiful place with so many good people. I wish something could be done. But alas it seems it can’t be taken care of. There is something called island justice in many parts of the world…where police can’t be effective but locals take matters in to their own hands and hold known bad guys heads under water within seconds of their lives. But maybe it’s a more lawful country than some which has to be respected. But thank you for your apologize. It’s so incredibly sad.
It angers me to no end hearing about good people being robbed at these places.
After reading some of the commenst below I have some thoughts to share. Some will be critical, but I mean no harm by it. I'll just point out the obvious and hopefully others and yourself can learn from it.
- You actively went to a known crime on yachty location but you were not prepared.
- You had a buddy boat which is a huge plus in this circumstance but neither boat had an operational procedure for security.
- What should have been done is to have a watch established overnight, every night. 3 hour shifts, one person on one boat then another on the other boat after the first 3 hours.
- Comms should have been checked and backups like sirens or horns also checked.
- The boats should have been anchored closer together, or better still, tied together. That would have been more intimidating to the invaders.
- Weapons are your discression. Its a personal choice, I wont preach. I know what I would have. At the least, you should have a plan with something available for personal protection. The boating vlogs have plenty of legal suggestion in that space. Having nothing means you are at the mercy of other people. It ended with all lives in tact but could have been much worse.
- Do not be harsh to folks advocating weapons or tactics. Cultures vary. It just so happens that American culture places a very high value on self protection. That said, anyone advocating coming out two guns blazing, has neither the proper training or the proper tactics. This should always be a last resort if it come down to it, and in some instances should never happpen. You can never truely know in a situation like this if you are out gunned or may escalate a situtaion that could have otherwise been avoided. Its why I always say, it your own personal choice and just leave it at that.
- A boat sneaking up to your boat at 2am is to always be treated as hostile with nefarious intentions. It doesnt matter what they look like or who they are or what they are asking for. No sane normal person comes up to a boat in the middle of the night unanounced. They know this, they need to know you know this and will respond accordingly.
- Good on you for intimidating them when you did and have them leave. But you failed when you went back to sleep thinking its done. It was a test of your security and they found a hole in the second boat, nobody came forward to challenge them. What you should have done is stay up the rest of the night in a watch rotation, lights on, or night vision running. Took down your dingy and woke up the buddy boat and formed a plan to leave the area immediatly. Just motor someplace else a bit out of the way, or futher from shore. At the very least woken up the other boat. Activity on both boats in the night would have prevented their return.
- I can see why the buddy boat relationship deteriorated at that point. You had knowledge of a real security threat, and the result of not sharing it was an invasion, at gun point and choking the occupant. Why buddy boat then. Sorry, that sounds harsh, but its just my observation. He saw it as a failure to protect him when he was most vulnerable and he was one bad mistep away from loosing his life. That changes people. That changes relationships. Keep in mind he also bears some responsibility here. As a singlehanded sailor, even in a buddy boat scenario, he could have done more and he should have known that. For instance, a singlehanded sailors best defense is a dog, any dog, used as early warning. That limits your sailing to pet friendly customs sure and can be a hassle, but an honest review of his own personal safety was ignored by he himself.
Again, sorry to say these things, but it should be taken into account as experience so it never happens again. If any of these things I mentioned where done, then you would have nothing more than a great story and memories of a wonderful location. Instead, its an asterisk.
One other note. I see lots of apologists in the comments for the locals by locals. Thats not enough. Its a stain on the island, one that is well known in the yachting community. It is up to you, the locals to fix that. That also may sound harsh, but again, its the truth. If you want a good reputation in the yachting community and a future of tourism by what is undoubtetly a very vulnerable sector of tourism, then actively find these people and have a zero tolerance for any piracy. Make a difference, not a post.
Safe journeys and fair winds.
You aren’t wrong about any of this. Buddy boating is so much more then just being two boats…kind of why we have never buddy boated in 15 years circumnavigating. We barely have our own security system together,never mind coordinating with another boat.
You are right… you can’t come out blazing guns…and we felt they were there to steel stuff off the decks… not come to harm us… everyone thinks worse can’t happen to them, but it can.
Thanks for taking the time to write this all out. I’m going to pin the comment so people can see it better and heed the advice. Well written and thought out.
Seems like after a situation like this everyone is a Monday morning quarterback. Hiring site is always 2020.
All good observations and reccomendations. Use Richards comments as a base rule when doing the same.
just to re-iterate what Richard said; an island that doesn’t vigorously prosecute crime against tourists by locals doesn’t deserve to have a tourist industry. Stay away.
@@rexswindlehurst3074 Although your sentiment is indeed true, this specific comment you replied to wasn't Monday morning quarterbacking, this was extremely pragmatic and useful advice from someone who is very obviously experienced and qualified to be talking about it. His comment could absolutely help someone in the future avoid being robbed or worse.
Lovely to see you two are still together and taking the rough with the smooth.
Stay safe and enjoy life.
Thanks Adrian…doing our best…
Rebecca you have grown after all that you experienced in the past few years. So nice to see you fun side and happiness come out! Keep on enjoying
Thanks so much Sonny. We are having fun.that’s for sure!
Great to see the two of you having a good time again. I felt so sad for you both previously. Best video since leaving Cape Town. Looking forward to the next one. Blessings from Cape Town.❤🇿🇦
Ah thanks so much. We have had a tough ride for the last 18 months or so, bu there is light at the end of the tunnel!
So wonderful to hear from you two 👍. What a great video 👏. Stunningly beautiful and terrifying at the same time. My favorite part is seeing you smiling and happy Rebecca 👏🤠.
You have been through so much. I am so pleased to see you and Michael doing so well 😍.
I think it's safe to say that were all rooting for you both.
You look very healthy and happy and just enjoying your continuing travel and discovery together 🤗.
It's been 10 years since our adventure in Kwajalein.
I was out there with you and Patrick from April-July of 2012.
Been thinking about that time a lot lately.
I can't believe a decade has passed since then.
It's definitely a mad, mad world out there no matter where you are. So much negative news and crazy events 🤔.
Makes you wonder what the hell are we all doing as a species that seems intent on destroying itself and taking the planet along for the ride 😬🤯.
Seems like you are hanging out in the Caribbean area and island hoping around. Wow, what fun. Makes me ache for the tropics 😅😂👍, even with the pirates 😬.
Be careful and steer clear of the bad people because unfortunately their everywhere.
I love the videos and the further adventures of my friends, Rebecca and Michael. Even though I haven't met Michael, I am getting to know him through these videos. Please keep them coming and take care of each other. Your doing a great job!
👍👏🤗🤠 Steve Benjamin
Well done episode! Lovely to see you two working on your relationship and getting along -- it is amazing how much you both have to significantly offer to one another -- keep up the hard work and wallow in the comfort of companionship, safety and life experiences.
Susan thanks…well said… we are getting along better and better as time goes on. Just accepting nobody is perfect.
So,so, Good to see you Two together & enjoying “ Facing the Sun-Shine “ Together !
Thanks…sailing and sunshine and adventure..what it’s all about!
It is nice to see another update from Brick House. Keep on sailing Rebecca. We make our own happy endings because it isn't over until it is over.
Exactly…thanks so much…good to be sailing….
I love seeing the both of you so happy, you both deserve it!
Ah thanks so much…
Glad you are safe and still together..Happy sailing
We are so happy to be sailing together. It’s been a tough couple of years, but I see light at the end of the tunnel now…
Great video Rebecca. Sorry for your incident and for your buddy boat captain. It is so wonderful to see a smile back on your face and I'm glad that you and Michael have made peace with each other. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Yes, Michael and I are definitely more at peace with eachother. I think I’m finally through the worst of my f grieving and ready to accept him warts and all. Time will tell. But he’s a great guy that deserves way better than what we have been through the last year and more.
@@RVLifeNOW Every good thing is worth the wait. Don’t be too hard on yourself Rebecca. I’m so happy you two are together. You got a mighty good man. 😉
Glad to see you both smiling in spite of your friend's attack. The underwater photography was lovely. Your production quality has improved, too. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Catherine…it’s good to be sailing and trying to not let this onboard robbery of our buddy boat affect our moods too much!
Thanks so much for the nice comment Catherine. One day I will get it all,perfect.
Such a positive change in attitude, enjoyed watching. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Jim…yes… attitude is everything!
Wowza! What a Pleasant Surprise with Brickhouse back ENJOYING❤️…Continue to Stay Safe & Enjoy😎
Thanks Steve..indeed we are happy to be out here sailing!
Oh my Rebecca...it's nice to see you happily sailing and have joy in your life. Your demeanor now compared to your first videos with Michael is like night and day...I was one who was worried for him. You're shining brightly now! Stay safe and I wish YOU all the best.
Ah thanks so much. Yes there hasbeensome changes between us. Im definitely happier and more peaceful now
That is so sad but a good wake-up call for you. So glad you and Michael are doing well. It is unfortunate the local police do not take this as seriously as they should. Crime will continue until they do.
They took it pretty seriously..but they have little for tools and resources…
You are so lucky to still have Michael aboard. He sounds like he knows how to handle himself.
Yes..very lucky to have him onboard..a true gem…
I'm happy that you are safe and so sorry that your neighbor was robbed. You mentioned that you had so much fun and asked not to skip the Island of St. Vincent, yet the first words in the title of your video is Robbed! & Dangerous!
Yes i know....part of the lows and highs of the cruising lifestyle. I'd recommend everyone to see the USA...but its dangerous too...with so many robbings and worse...like many places in this sad world....
wonderful to see you two have figured it out and seem very happy indeed, everything looks positive, stay safe, stay happy, nice video
Thanks so much… good days and bad…mostly good…
Thanks so much… good days and bad…mostly good…
This was the best under water video I’ve seen in a long time,it was so beautiful and I watch a lot of sailing families and to see just how well you are getting on makes me so happy for you both, I must admit I was wrong in thinking it wouldn’t work out but I’m happy to be wrong and wish the best for you both 😘🇦🇺
Ah thanks for the kind comment. We have our moments, and our ups and down. I guess sailing life is just like the. Video says…Higgs and lows!
@@RVLifeNOW It was a pleasure to watch,thanks for sharing I really did enjoy your video 👏
Can't believe the past 2 years have flown past so quickly! A great video, well done to both of you ;-)
Yes…can’t believe 2 years have passed… it’s amazing. Thanks for watching Mike… hope you are well…
Enjoyable and informative video. Yes it’s nice to see you both happy and smiling.
Thanks so much. It’s nice to be sailing!
I just found out you are still doing the channel after losing Patrick. I'm so happy for you. I'm so sorry for your loss but I am excited to catch up with your new life and adventures. May Brick House sail for many years to come!
Ah thanks so much…glad you found us…and thanks for the well wishes! Still sailing…different then it used to be…but still a great lifestyle living on a boat. Close to finishing my circumnavigation.
As a Vincentian, my heart breaks to see our country portrayed in such a negative. Itssad when the minority's actions affects a whole nation. As a lawyer, I do hope that there is a thorough investigation that will lead to arrests and prosecution of these scums, who not only caused you harm but tainted the name of our beautiful island. God speed 🇻🇨🇺🇸
Scums...yes... Hope they do get prosecuted!
I'm just watching this video, I felt so happy as a Vincentian seeing you guys having fun and enjoying our beautiful island. Then these two crooks had to tarnish our name, it's very disheartening knowing that a few mangie sheep are spoiling the flock. They don't realize what they're doing to our tourism industry, I'm so mad but I'm grateful that you guys and your buddy boat gentleman is okay. Godspeed on your continued explorations. I hope they were caught. 🙏💖🇻🇨
@@reinejdasilva1457 Thanks so much. We know the majority of st Vincent people are wonderful. There are bad people everywhere. It was our turn to see the bad side. But so sad that our friend had to have such an expensive lesson.
@@amrit3213 We we’re warned? So we shouldn’t go to places that have some bad people? Where is that? It’s unfortunate that we had to meet a couple bad people but everyone else was wonderful and we are glad we went. And we will come back…it’s such a beautiful country. If ever you see a boat that loses something over the side, the captain/owner of that boat will be quite happy if you bring it back. Most sailors,like most people in St Vincent, are good honest people that care very much about the sea and land and do their best. Many are very thankful for the tourism in St Vincent which maybe you don’t need personally but many in St Vincent depend on it, just as we do in our countries. Tourists are a pain in my country but I pray not too many people find our tourists. Hopefully not many bad St Vincentians find your tourists.
@@RVLifeNOW many of these gov thugs and members of the court are orchestrating the robberies and murders. Tourism is in decline as inflation rages. These islands are not hubs of innovation, their GDP in some cases is comprised 30-70% of tourist dollars yet they spit right in your face. Good times make soft men like yourself which compounds the problem. The 2 punks at 2am should have been invited onboard and immediately incapacitated with the 50 amp insulated netting that you politely asked them to sit on while you got their water and started your genset. Fish food and bleach the deck afterwards as you cruise into daybreak on your passage away. Men called pirates once ruled the land from the sea. Now we have liberals sailing rainbow flags and obeying land based cowards with titles.
Rebecca you are awesome. Being alert is helps keep you safe. So thankful you and Michael are OK!!!
I know. Thank god I'm a light sleeper
.. saved the bacon!
Hello Rebecca & Michael! So good to see you both out adventuring again. The reef mall around the bat cave was spectacular. Christmas tree worms are some of my favorite marine life critters. Wishing you both the best
Hey David..thanks… hat wall around the bat cave was indeed so very nice…some of the best we have seen n the Caribbean! I love Christmas tree worms…so spectacular when you get up close and personal!
I have to say that my experience of St Vincent was nothing but happy memories and i found the locals friendly, helpful and honest. That said, we had such a good time there and many other places that i've stopped cruising as i lost my wife 4 years ago and life is hard to enjoy without her.
Ah.so sorry about your wife…it’s so hard to deal with life after you lose your spouse, and indeed hard to enjoy things knowing she isn’t there to enjoy them and see it too…there are certain things and experiences That are so hard to enjoy them knowing he is suppose to be here. So I know what you mean. But neither Patrick or your wife would want you to carry on your life unhappy…so I hope we will both work hard to enjoy what precious time we have left on this earth.
This episode was the most informative, beautifully photographed, and verbally documented for me. You did the right thing regarding your security, I'm sorry for the trauma involved, but glad that this incident serves as a caution for all of us! As I have said before, Michael is a gem of a man. Good judgement, diplomacy, self confidence, and experience. Kudos. - Jim
Thanks so nuch for your comment and compñiments. Michael os indeed a gem of a man.
Finally we see Rebecca happy. Lovely!
Ah thanks. Yes...Im happy ;) Glad to ne cruising...
Great to see you guys having such a great time together.
Yes…we are definitely sailing together well, and having fun!
Thanks…we are…and the sailing is great in St Vincent and the Grenadines despite this attack on our buddy boat (and almost us!)
So glad Michael is still with you! My suggestion is one of you needs to be on watch at all times on deck throughout night in sketchy anchorages. You can take turns for whatever intervals serve each of you best. Wake the other whenever a boat comes near. And please! Let Michael handle it, he seems very able to protect his woman! Sorry you lost your buddy boat. What a horrible experience for him.
Thanks…not a bad idea to keep the watch. But then what do you do during the day? Sleep all day…kind of a bummer. But still not a bad idea. Thanks for watching…and yes..very sad to have lot our buddy boat.
Rebecca, this is the BEST video my husband and I have seen since the passing of your sweet husband. Glad you both didn’t get hurt. Rebecca keep smiling😁
Ah wow..thank you Janice! Still learning!
Sorry Bex, for having to get through that.
Keep the security notch up but take comfort in that Michael looks able to handle himself.
On a brighter note. Kudos to the music selector for this video.
Glad to see you happy.
Thanks...yeah the music was pretty good hah? Yes...Micharl definitely can handle himself ;)
Hello, this is Nate, your 100th subscription. I'm happy to see you living life to the fullest... Patrick, from just beyond the horizon, smiles, and pushes another rainbow 🌈 your way! Be happy, both of you!
Ah thanks Nate…thanks for still watching! Wow!
Wow, So great to see you have moved forward, I watched your heartfelt outpouring after your partner passed, I was very moved by such, even concidered packing and arriving ! Then realised, I was not in such a great place myself, I could have offered some comfort but you needed more. Now see you have somebody that has met that requirement, great, he even looks a bit like me, I have blue eyes though. I have learned from your experience, suffered great loss since, move on though, it's the omly way to go.
Thanks Paul… ts definitely hard to have a relationship when you are not in a great place ourself.I’m learning that the hard way, that’s for sure.
Rebecca, I hope you continue to have a wonderful time! You deserve to be happy! You both do!
Thanks so much Denise. It still takes effort to have a wonderful time, but it sure beats the alternative so I put forth the effort. Hanks so much for your well wishes… we appreciate it..
Well good morning Rebecca. yes it's been awhile but so glad to hear from you.( sailing you are )
Thanks..it’s nice to be sailing..that is for sure!
I enjoyed your video. It’s weird I just stumbled upon this. As a fellow Vincentian, I must say it’s the first time I’m hearing of such violence towards tourists in SVG. But most of all I’m so sorry you had that experience. I commend you however for your positivity and love for the blessed Isle, Gem of the Antilles. I share in your joys of the good that overcame the bad. Those who have done this despicable crime will reap their just reward. Don’t you worry.
You keep on travelling, sailing the waters of the deep as you discover more beautiful islands/countries. Be safe! Enjoy. You are beautiful‼️👍🏾
Oh Grace..:reading this comment second. Thank you… you are from a beautiful place,St Vincent. There is always one bad apple…it’s a bummer we had to meet him/them. But I agree…it’s called karma.
@@RVLifeNOW ❤️
Welcome back guys :) so good to see you both living the life together and seemingly happy :) sad about your buddy boat but at least it was only money and possessions ! bad as it is ! keep the vids coming we all enjoy then once again so good to see some smiles kisses and happiness for you both :) love as always Jim from Germany :)
Jim from Germany…thanks for watching our crazy sailing video! Yeah buddy boating isn’t all it’s cracked up to be..that’s for sure! Many smiles and kisses and love between Michael Hayward and I . He is the best guy in the world!
Lovely editing on the snorkelling - loved the music, thanks Rebecca.
Ah thanks so much. The Snorkelling footage really made it I think. Michael is great at that! Thanks for watching!
What a treat to find this new video you made. :) My eyes have barely dried from watching your video from a year ago. Well done Matie I will be looking at all your videos. Miles
Ah Miles...thank you. A lot of water under the bridge now...
I appreciate your honesty on your channel telling the good and the bad and I'm very glad you're both still together but I think he needs to treat you a little more special
Ah...maybe the videos dont show it...but he DOES treat me special...
Hello just came across your site. Great videos and I love your story.
Similar to us Käpt‘n Dave and has been sailing for many many years. As for me I just started this adventure 4 /5 years ago.
We are flying down tomorrow to Antigua to splash our „Lady Nathalie“ Looking so forward to another beautiful season of sailing in the Caribbean.
With that said we too had experienced some awesome beautiful anchorage’s and made so many friends in sailing last season from Antigua to Grenada and back. Anchoring or docking at many breathtaking places and Islands along our sailing. Unfortunately also had been robbed as we both where sleeping in cockpit. I guess we were lucky and didn’t wake up as the intruders walked right by us. They climbed down the hatch and stole $$ and cellphone and off they went. All this happened at Blue Lagoon in St. Lucia. A truly beautiful spot and protected as one needs a guyed to take the sailboat in with a bigger draft. A beautiful marina however I am thinking 2 of going there again. What if I had woken up?!
Our unfortunate experience continued later in the season as we where second boat to the tragic rescue of the 30 migrants. A horrific experience looking for people in the water for hours… yet only 15 survivors. It still hunts me from time to time.😢
Sadly sometimes we have to experience these not so happy moments. Memories for sure.
I believe there are good people out there and not everyone or everything is bad. I go forward with happiness and can’t wait to make so many more beautiful memories this season.
Like you both,we too are in a relative new relationship and enjoying the happy simple lifestyle together.
Fair Winds and perhaps we’ll see you in the Caribbean this season!
Thank you for your comment and for that news. Yes you always wonder what if. I agree… many good people down there in the Caribbean. Too bad a few rotten apples spoil some of the places. You have to wonder why the police don’t do more to stop it. But we must keep smiling and seeing the positive side! Happy sailing. You may run in to Michael but probably not me as I’m gonna RV for a few years now!
@@RVLifeNOW so true. We just arrived a view hours ago in Antigua. Our home harbour is Jolly Harbour Marina.
Sorry but what is your boat name?
Is Michael sailing anywhere around this area ( Antigua, US virgin island, BVI’s etc?
RV travelling we plan to do that too possibly next summer or thereafter. How long will you be sailing with Michael this season?
One of your best episodes ever. Great content and production!
Ah thanks so much Alexander! So much is still a mystery, but I’m getting there!
So happy to see your still at it and with your South African friend. Looks like things have changed quit alot since I have seen your last video. No comment on the INVASION. Your message was very much heard and taken in. Stay safe and happy! 🙏🙏🇺🇸⛵️🤙🍻👍🍹
Thanks so much Melinda… stay safe out there!
Wonderful video again guys, great photography, pleasant music. Sorry to hear about the trouble but glad it was not worse. ❤❤
Thanks for watching Mike and Gay..miss you two sailing gurus… I’m glad it wasn’t worse too,considering what we all saw go down all those years ago…life changing to say the least. But this was the worst since that.
What a great video, well done to both of you!! We went to that cave too. Loved the good advice about security and interesting facts about the little sea creatures. Keep it up!
Thanks Philaine! Missing you, and I’m sure you were in that same cave!
Exceptionally well made and edited video! Kindness and caring for both you and Mike.
Ah thanks Gerhard for your second comment....enjoyed living this video...abd making it! So glad to still be living the cruisobg life!
What a change. Great to see you happy in your changed circumstances. Watched since the death of your husband and now, with time, you seem to be on a happier path. The photography and music are beautiful and the story of the unfortunate robbery of your friend is a bit dismaying. You both seem to have lived through it and and are moving on. Good on you both. Great video.
Ah Robert..such kind words..thanks for watching and commenting… I love that music in the intro..such meaning to me. I’m happy to be sailing and sharing love with Michael. It’s just about 2 years now since I lost Patrick and it’s been a long hard road for sure. But my sailing community has helped me so much.
One of your best videos ever! So glad no one was hurt
Oh thank you very much… I’m so glad our buddy boat wasn’t hurt, and of course that we weren’t either.
Rebcca... it is so good to see you both enjoting life and each other, lots of love Maurice
Thanks so much Maurice. We have a complicated relationship...but so much love...and we do have fun together!!
So great to see your video and equally sad that you had to go through that bad experience. It's more common than a lot of people realize and shining a light on it like you did may help others be more prepared. Good to see you again and safe travels. ❤️
Thanks Sirena. It was scary when we realized they had robbed him blind. Blinder than a bat
That must have been so scary. I literally designed a military grade security system for Edonismo with electronic walls and a lot of other things I don't want to announce publicly. Hopefully I'll never have to use it. Still hope to see you guys out on the water one day. Stay safe,
Paul
So happy you guys are still together
We are happy we are still together too ;)
So happy to see you back again!
Glad to be sailing...
Like that you are both enjoying each other's company !! AWESOME
Thanks. Its awesome to be sailing...and Michael is great too!
Sure glad to still see yaw together.. lover watching your journey.. keep it going. Love yaw
Ah thanks Tod. Its great to still be sailing and cruising
Love to hear the We's and Ours and to see the joy...Time does seem to heal wounds. Love and care can thrive. Best wishes on your adventures and happiness.
Ah thanks Kate...for noticing that...and for watching. Its great to be sailing together.
Hi guys, so glad to see the adventure continues. Stay safe and sail strong.
Regards from South Africa.
Hey thanks for watching. Miss South Africa so very much...
I’m so so happy you two are continuing this journey together. Rebecca you deserve happiness. Michael seems like a really decent genuine person & they are getting harder to find. I know that you are still grieving. But the days will get better with passing time. This was an awesome video, thank you for another update. Sending you both positive vibes and fair winds. You are a fantastic looking couple!!! 🌈🕊❤️
Ah what a kind comment..thanks for writing it. We are still sailing and things get better all the time.
It’s so awesome to hear that. I feel like Michael is such a complement to you. Thank you for these Beautiful videos they are masterpieces. ❤️
Masterpieces…oh my goodness me!
It is wonderful to see you back on the water. Please start posting more 🕊❤️🕊
Ok will try...thanks for watching...
So happy for you Rebecca, oh what a journey from the cubic mini wood stove to boat blisters what a blast it's been! and such heart ache also, as we were waiting for a post from Patrick & You only you showed up on That vlog it was so surreal & it changed my life as to live life to the fullest, Sure like how you think & work things out with major adversity! We sure appreciate you Rebecca and Michael lol still wearing my Brick House hoodie🙂 .... a beautiful shot & edited,& absolutely amazing underwater photography! Lol one day a big shark will bite Michael him going deep like that was a good one Rebecca🙂....Happy for you guy's & so glad you were not robbed or harmed prayers for you & your friend whom was robbed and put trough such a ordeal, crazy pirates! Luv&Peace friend's Cheers! Rebecca sure love your smile Ty 🤝🏼⚘
Ah your comments about our crazy sailing adventures makes me laugh. Yes so much adversity..but at least I’m still smiling and still sailing…Life is short!
As a Vincentian it is so heartbreaking to hear what you guys experienced. A few rotten eggs can do a lot of damage. I just hope the robbers get their comeuppance.
Yes i agree completely...100%
Same 😞😓😩
You Vincentians KNOW this is common…. You could STOP THIS AND YOU WILL NOT DO A DAMN THING!
@@amrit3213 "Serves them right". What type of Vincentian are you. You seem to have a big problem, a serious chip, even.
@@peterreece2340 I am a St Vincentian that doesn't lick white butt, truth is truth. BTW: re; chip - you spot it, you got it! lol takes one to know one. bless up. I finish with you . you are a waste of time. Go find a job
A riveting episode Rebeca and Michael your both having a great time its good to see fair winds maties !!
Thanks David. Fair sailing lately…let’s hope it continues…
Hi Guys i am Soo soooo sorry to hear about your ordeal in my Country, i am a former Cop living in NC State, this makes me very angry 😡 hearing this, i hope you will not dismiss SVG in the future.thanks for sharing,
Love 💗 you guys,
and continue to take good care of each other.
Ah Duel…love St Vincent so very much. Hopefully the bad is behind us because we would love to go back there again when we go north. Beautiful place, beautiful people. It’s too bad that a couple of young guys have to spoil it for everyone.
Really glad nothing happened to you both and the robbers were not able to steal anything from you two. Safe.
Thanks so much for watching.
Good adventures moving forward. Security on board with locking vents is a basic preventive, thanks for discussing it.
Thanks for watcing
Great way of entering the dinghy. ...,graceful and practical 👍 Good for you .
Thankd Robin. Works a charm using a simple rope to get in to the dinghy more easily!
Ok Rebecca (my beautiful little Irish Setter is named Becca) I subscribed. Hope it helps. I did watch some of your prior videos, but the last one i watched was after your crossing to the Caribbean and you seemed kinda negative with the whole thing and Michael. I felt kinda sorry for Michael.
This video has restored my faith that that was a low and now this is a high. So, good on you guys! Good to see you loving…cheers, Scott
Thsts a good way of putting it. Ive been in a low for a few years almost now...2 years since Patricl passed this next week... but things finallt getting better.
What beautiful footage of the sea life. Also love the dingy rope step, must remember that one. I am also sleeping with one eye open, you are never 100% safe, does not matter where you are. Keep safe and sail on.
That is so true..gotta expect and plan for the worst everywhere..but a terrible way to have to live too. I hate that about the cruising life!
Get a full Loud horn type alarm that also lights up your deck with the spreader lights etc that can be viewed and activated from your cell and poof light outshines the dark:)
Thank you for sharing the experience and your processing of it.
Thanks for watching. Every day is an experience when you are sailing in these parts!
Good to see you back on again !!
Thanks…good to be sailing again!
Facing the world and all its obstacles can be very challenging..inspite of Covid and losing your companion is very hard..but it's amazing to see that you are living it up..this video was awesome..I'm from St. Vincent also from Buccament Bay. Sorry for what you guys when through and had to put up with, it surely wasn't easy. Continue to sail around the world and be safe. Love from Vincy.🇻🇨🇻🇨
Ah...wish we had met....we met many of the fisherman there and such a warm people. It was sad that we also had this very bad experiebce there of the robbery to our buddy boat. But will be back to St Vincent someday soon.
@@RVLifeNOWmuch love ❤
So glad you are both safe, so sorry to hear about your buddy boat, but glad he didn’t get hurt, possessions are replaceable, have you thought of a go fund me, to help him?
Glad you and Michael are still together, life’s better to have someone to share the experience. Stay safe. x
luckily our buddy boat lives to tell the tale, and has recovered financially, basically.
Your BEST video since leaving Cape Town! Good video. Good dialogue. Good storyline progression construction. Invest in a Bluetooth lapel mic. Nice job.
Thanks so much David… yes have one of those Bluetooth lapel mic, but never seem to have it when we are filming (or in the water) But thank you..it was difficult to assemble the pieces, but I’m enjoying the editing more these days!
Nice to see such a beautiful video.bring back memories as a young boy growing up on that beach and swimming to that cave me and my friends
Ah glad you enjoyed the sailing video ;)
Hi. I’m Vincentian. Truly sorry for what happened to you. My apologies. Glad that you’re ok and no one was harmed. They’ll get what’s coming to them. Bunch of crooks!
Thanks for the apologies. We know there are many good people there. Yes...whst goes around cones around.
Awesome video, love the adventure! Bat cave looks pretty cool, thanks for sharing your experience with us! Stay safe and take care guys!
Thanks so much. St Vincent is great...its so sad there are a few bad people.
Great to see you happy again rebecca
Still taking effort…but giving it my best!
Great episode....when I was cruising we would have a night watch, just like when we were at sea, until we were comfortable..... I'm from the big city of NY and Los Angeles, I trust NO one especially if there Nice. !! It has served me well.....
That’s a good point :) But nobody that we met was “too nice” so I don’t think it was anyone we met that did the robbery.
You look great. So glad to see you back . love you guys.
Ah thanks so much for watching!
Nice to see you happy again.
Thanks …sailing and cruising = happiness..
Oh my gosh!!!! I am from St. Vincent and the Grenadines and I'm utterly dumbfounded and so disappointed...the tourism industry is only just starting to recover from all the restrictions of covid...I just want it to be known that the actions of those individuals by no means represent the true nature and demeanor of the vincentian people.
That is absolutely 100% true. We found people thee to be warm abnd protective of us. Its too bad tbough that the police cant get this under control. We arenr the first...wont be the last.
I am thinking of keeping my boat in Grenda - and this has a chilling effect on me. Do I need to sleep with a machette and spear by my side? Proximity alarms for sure. What are the laws for someone breaking your house? Do you have the right to self defense?
Don’t be discouraged from isolated incidents. We had a similar experience over 30 years ago in the Solomon Islands, whereby a canoe with 3 men came to our boat near sunset in an isolated location and wanted money for anchoring there. We told them we paid all the fees upon arrival and we could anchor there. We also told them we would get on the radio and contact the authorities. With that they left, and we were on the alert throughout out the evening. I feel it’s good to be firm right off the bat. We loaded up our flare guys for the evening in case they returned, but that was it.
Continued our cruising for years afterwards with no other incidents, but just be aware. Glad you were ok. Try using a air horn to sound any alarms.
Air horns are a good idea. At the time they were alongside our boat we weren't sure what they were really up to...and wished to alert our buddy boat...not the whole village. But now i wish I had!!!
Feel so ashamed to be a Vincentian to hear this. My humblest apologies un behalf of my country that you had this experience. I look at your videos and appreciate you putting our lil island on the map.
Ah thanks for the apologies....but we wouldn't have missed it for the world! You live in the most beautiful of places!
Glade to hear everyone is ok . rumors are most often based in truth ,Sadly .stay safe ,sail on
Yes ...often the rumors are the truth. But we didnt want to miss this beautiful island. And the people were so nice...
As a Vincentian, it is so sad and so embarrassing to hear your story. I’m sure it was traumatizing but happy that you are ok now. God bless.
Thanks Marcelle. So many good people..can’t hold it against your beautiful people. We must be more diligent… and not so trusting. Thieves are everywhere.
So lovely to see you both, sorry for the nasty men who tried to get on board, heartbreaking for your buddy , thank God he was not seriously hurt. Unfortunately there is always a danger in certain areas of anchorage. Increase your alarms 🚨 and stay safe. It’s great to see you and Michael happy together ⛵️⛵️⛵️🥰🥰
Thanks Kathleen..
A work in progress for sure… but so far so good. Yeah…I have the GOST security system…I should utilize it more often!
Been watching, reading your videos, blog since before you left South Africa. Welcome to the Caribbean.
Thanks Alan. You've been with us for a while...thank you for the ongoing support!
Thank you for the great video. I loved snorkeling in the past but too far away and too old now.
Never too old now!
Wow, extremes of cruising…great vid
Thanks for watching Sailing Life on Jupiter!
What you are seeing in various oceans are ctenophores. I love them too!
Ok thank you for letting me know what that little sea creature is :)
Glad you guys are ok and still going.
Thanks...yes...still sailing and living!
Glad to see you happy.
Thanks. Its good to be cruising! I lnow nothing but the sailing life at this point. Everything else is dull in comparison.
I was in same situation but with 2 small kids Met a man also in the same situation also with a small child We knew we need each other Moved in together Had a bad year or 2 We knew we cannot split because we and our kids needs each other. So we had to sat down and talk and keep on talking, communicating. I then realized that things will never be the same as in the past. So I realized this is a new normal a new future with new circumstances Swim or sink Then I decided to swim in my new fish pond. I learned to love my husband because he is good to me. always putting my needs first,I decided to be good to him to Rather than criticizing him all the time. My kids are grown and I deeply love the man I thought I will never love
Ruby. Thank you for writing this. It has such meaning to me. So many times in the past few years I’ve said to myself that I just want my old f**ing life back. Why can’t he be a little more this way… or a little less that way. But I’m finally realizing that yes…it will never be the same again…but that’s OK. It’s different… even better in some ways… and that I have come to love Michael so much..and very much so because he loves me so very much. In different ways…but so very much… It makes me happy to feel like I’m coming out of the mud…
To bad that you guy's had to go through that awful experience ... don't beat yourself up about it please . May the luck be on your side for the rest of your trip .
Thanks so much. Chins are up and we are sailing onwards.
@@RVLifeNOW so glad to hear that 🌞
Oklahoma Gal here!! Just found you and listened to your videos and your precious Patrick!! I’m so sorry!!💞🙏 God always turns the bad into good… look at MICHEAL!!! WoW!! One sexy captain!! 😝💞 So glad to see your doing what makes your heart smile!! Keep on keepin on Girlfriend!!💞
Haha you are funny! Thanks for watching!!!
Good to see you both enjoying life!
Thanks...its great to be sailing!
A really nice video, so glad you are both still cruising
Ah thanks so much!
I’m so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you both.
Thanks Roxanne. The robbery aboard was terrible…but the bat cave and the good people of St Vincent and everything else makes St Vincent a hard island to bypass!!!
Really apologize on behalf of all Vincentians...so sad...Glad you are safe.
Ah…thanks for the apologies…will pass them on to our buddy boat too. It’s such a shame that St Vincent is so famous for this. It’s such a beautiful place with so many good people. I wish something could be done. But alas it seems it can’t be taken care of. There is something called island justice in many parts of the world…where police can’t be effective but locals take matters in to their own hands and hold known bad guys heads under water within seconds of their lives. But maybe it’s a more lawful country than some which has to be respected. But thank you for your apologize. It’s so incredibly sad.
I liked the new intro.
Thanks...me too ;)