Thanks for sharing. I’ve been through a cat 5 in my house. Watching your husbands face I know exactly how he was feeling. This year I fulfilled one of my hurricane preparedness projects, I bought an RV. I live in south west Florida. If we have one coming my way I batten down the house, pack up the cats and get out of the way. Enjoyed your video. 🦋💞

The mangroves saved not only your boat but also your lives. That cyclone was nasty.

That was awesome, thanks for the ride along. Wow, what a great call to head to the mangroves.. praise the Lord - Surry Virginia USA

This is one of my all time favorite videos, thank you for sharing it. Hope y’all are still doing good .

I live on a sailboat since 8 years on the westcoast of British Columbia and been through some stuff but *wow* that cyclone you had to deal with ...! Glad you and the boat are ok! Thanks for sharing!

That lightning means intensifying tropical cyclone and intense spiral rain band

Wow. This is by far the best footage of a cyclone I've ever seen in terms of what it's like to be there. I've been in a couple on land, and once, had the eye pass directly over me, which is just like they say -- dead calm and clear, inside a circular wall of clouds, knowing that the full force is going to come again in a few minutes. WELL DONE! Well prepared, and a great video. You deserve an award. Amazing!!!

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Ha Yes, I have to say that I was the first to leap under shelter once the NE winds started to kick in after the EYE Shaggybreeks - it was brutal! I wrote an article about it which people have enjoyed. You can find it here: www.svsarean.com/single-post/Our-Extraordinary-Experience-with-Tropical-Cyclone-Debbie-in-The-Whitsundays .... Great to have you on board!

@barbaralivingstone3383

6 жыл бұрын

shaggybreeks m

You two in the lightening....PRICELESS!!!!

OMG!!! That was incredible! Glad you two survived that brutal storm and thank you for sharing such an experience. You've Lived To Sail Another Day!

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

We did indeed! So glad you enjoyed our video - I have just posted a live radio recording made during that time on our facebook page if you are interested check it out on facebook.com/sailingsvsarean

Wow! So glad all three of you were okay, and the other vessels too. So sad to see the devastation, brought tears to my eyes watching! Thanks happy travels!

Miss both of you , The month is not same , and you both ha\ve that look in the eye. Bumpy rides can be quite , ☺

I have been on the edge of my seat for days waiting for Ep. 3 and had just about given up! Thanks so much for giving us a real taste of the nasty weather a TS can deliver and how to weather it best-a bit of good seamanship and a bit of luck seems like!

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so much for checking back in on us. We don't always have reliable internet which can make uploading challenging - but we are aiming at a new vid every fortnight if that helps! Yes we felt very happy with our prep - and had luck on our side. I didn't get great footage of it, however about 200m from us there was a long strip of mangroves (say 80metres long) completely ripped out of the ground - so yes - lucky is the word :) If you subscribe and click on the 'bell' on the top right, you will receive notifications of our vids so you won't miss out. Happy days!

Such experienced yachties ... you make me proud to be an Aussie sailor in the way that there's never any drama or theatre. I know that feeling where you've done everything possible to prepare, however Mother Nature will ultimately make the call on how you and your yacht come through. Thanks for sharing the vulnerability so honestly .... I felt like I was onboard with you.

Ow boy i love storms like this but than at anchor close to shore rather than open seas !! Enjoy the Ride thank U JESUS !!!

Dingy up and sprayhood up. very courageous.. well done with the tying up in the mangroves.. incredible footage.. thanks

@SailingSVSarean

6 жыл бұрын

+Rick Meijer Cheers Rick, thanks so much for watching!

Great vid, you really showed the brutality of a cyclone. You of course made the most important decision of heading to the mangroves early enough to get a good spot. Mariners, other boats and land are the natural enemy at a time like this. I am amazed how many boat still had jibs on furlers. rule number one is remove excess windage... I guess some people have deep pockets. We are glad you survived to sail another day, cheers, Russell & Malene

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Russell. Glad you enjoyed our vid - it was pretty out there at times trying to capture the footage! Wishing you both well and hope you keep following ;)

This is a great clip to show the dangers of voyaging and the strategy to survive said storms. Kudos to the crew.

Wow! Nice move to move to the river. As a kid our family lived in Guam and I spent the night under a bed as Typhoon Karen came through, over 200mph winds. I can relate to the scary winds and damage. You have a great attitude!!

😮 you shared great seamanship and safely watch Mother Nature get crazy she can be a little feisty but got to love it incredible 👍👍

Your hubby always has his hand on his JUNK! Holding on for life.

Great video thanks for sharing glad you're ok

hahaha just another day in paradise riding out a cyclone

It brings a satisfying feelings to have to see your shelter/boat survived a storm of this magnitude and kept you safe... 👍 ***edit: feels sad for the other boats... 😢

One thing I've learned in my life is I'll never say is that all you have to a hurricane but I'm glad y'all made it through it okay.

Thanks For Taking Your Time

What a brilliant idea to seek sanctuary in the mangrove creels.

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Indeed Myles. It's been a Mariners tactic for years as that's where people went in the days before marina's. Thank you for watching - fair winds

You folks did so well to find shelter for you and your boat during Debbie! Great job!

Great video. Compelling viewing - right the way through. So glad you made it OK. Thanks for posting.

Glad you guys made it, thank you for sharing.

@SailingSVSarean

6 жыл бұрын

+Brownie VP We are too! Thank you Brownie - thanks so much for watching!

Greatest storm on a boat I've seen. Enjoyed every minute of it. Salute to u and ur family. I'm from philadelphia but love that type of life.

A very interesting Vid, a good learning experience going through that Cyclone and coming out unscathed.

Beautiful boat. Great video. Thank you. .

Wow, pretty wild. Thanks for the video!

The sound is deafening I can't have imagined what that must have been like....this is my first video . An to see how u lock eyes with each other saying so much whilst saying nothing at all !!!! I see both ur determination to see this thru in your faces.. I am so glad you made it.. But so very sorry those who didn't!!!🤘❤😊⛵🌞🌴❗

This was fun. Thank you for sharing this video! It was almost like I was there with these people. I do love a good storm. Specially when you are on a boat..

Wow, thanks for sharing.

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Jeff!

If that was me holed up in that boat,i would be !! Shitting myself!! What a hardy brave couple you are.

Wouahhh...pas peureux ces gens-là !?!?! Super courageux car c'est sûr et certain que jamais je serais rester sur un bateau lors d'un ouragan !!! Bravo à ces gens-là !!! Par contre, c'est une excellente idée de se cacher dans la mangrove !!! yes !!! ;-)

... wow indeed, brilliant vids, thank you

@SailingSVSarean

6 жыл бұрын

+charles paton It's a pleasure Charles! So many lessons in nature ;)

Great audio for a quick snooze Can’t beat the sound of rain hitting

I love the mangroves , FNQ through and through , I've been in 5 cyclones love it

Great job tying off so many lines.. you guys did good, and your boat is a strong one! Darren calling out the storm! Way more ballsy than me! Hahaha. Super cool footage.. 👍Thanks for sharing!

Thank God you are safe for another sailing adventure.

Absolutely amazing video, you guys captured mother nature at it's worst first hand... spectacular. Glad that you survived and came out unscathed.

Many thanks for the video sharing.

Don't know a thing about sailing nor interested, but I watching you two laugh in the face of kaos. You guys are amazing thank you for all the amazing video...

Sitting here in the comfort of my CapeTown home I was thrilled to share your video, Congratulations on your wise move to moor in the mangrove creek

You are brave folks. Great video. Thanks

@SailingSVSarean

6 жыл бұрын

+Terry G Thanks so much for watching Terry!

Wow you Aussies are a tough bunch !!! I've been moored on my boat and been hit with a micro burst with top winds at 80 knots It threw my little 30 footer on her side while it flew my dingy (with motor attached) like a kite on a string. The whole thing only lasted maybe 10 mins, but it scared the shit out me !!! But to be out there, in it for 3 days, thats just unimaginable. I think the footage you shot was outstanding, but I also know it can never really recreate the actual sound and fury. You both impressive people and certainly showed tremendous GUPS ( GRACE UNDER PRESSURE ). I can't adequately express my admiration for your very smart storm tactics and seamanship, but most importantly how well you managed your fear and there was a lifetime of fear in those long days and nights. God bless you and well done !!! I'm just so grateful you, and the others there with you, made it out safely. That sound will be forever in your ears and that grip on your heart, but man "like good old bricks you took the kicks". we've all heard how important a positive attitude is in the face of danger well you'll see that attitude in spades here. you saved your boat and she saved you.

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Peter for your kind words. We are a Kiwi and an Aussie - makes a good combo :) You're spot on when you say 'you saved your boat, and she saved you'... It is quite challenging when weather 'hits' you - and about the time when the trust between people and their vessel grows. You just have to know that if you've given her the love, she will come through. Your experience sounds delightful - I hope you got your dinghy back!

DAMMITALL ! ! ! Thank what ever God or Lucky Coin you believe in . That must have been not nice. Two Skippers making like you have ice in your veins . But your eyes told us. I feel so sorry for all the folks that lost so much. Their homes; wet and dry; business. and lives. BTY, I like your small clip using Mother Nature's Strobe Light. Stay safe .

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Hey Brien! That lightening storm when on for well over 12hours - amazing and humbling all at once. Glad you enjoyed it. We'll see you in the next video.

Wow,you guys handeled this beautifully,!

I'm glad you made it through that storm! And glad you documented it with your experience. Thanks for sharing.

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay - more to come :)

@marceltromp1454

Жыл бұрын

Where is this creek , I'm staying coming season ?

Glad your safe and thanks for manning the camera during such a horrific time.

@SailingSVSarean

6 жыл бұрын

+promaster185 THANK YOU!

Thanks for sharing your experience. And thank you for not adding a bunch of music. It’s much more interesting to hear the storm! Subbed!

@antonjohndell1519

4 жыл бұрын

AGREE !

@johnfoxamsterdamnl2725

2 жыл бұрын

Agree indeed. Very nice video. And how relaxed the two of you are. Such cool people. Would love to join the two of you on a sailing trip 😉😁😀

@marceltromp1454

Жыл бұрын

Which creek is this , I'm staying next season!

Glad to know that you made it through the storm safely! I can't get over the sound of the wind! Thank you for sharing your experience.

@SailingSVSarean

6 жыл бұрын

I know Brian - I can't still hear it in my mind when I think back at times. Nature truly is amazing!

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. A great decision to use 'nature' to 'defy nature'. Being in such a narrow creek you've avoided being run into and limited the destructive forces of fetch. It was a brave decision, but the right one as it turned out.

@SailingSVSarean

6 жыл бұрын

Yes we were lucky to have found that spot that's for sure. I feel for those in the Carribean who have lost so much recently. They seem much less protected over there...

I love that Ozzy ' matter of fact ' nonchalant . . ' It'll be right ' . . . . No Drama . . . .

How scary! We left North Carolina this summer and I'm glad we did! No damage to our boat, thankfully. Many sad human stories though. Happy that you came through ok

This totally crazy. Glad you guys safe!

WOW what an experience you have had, smart sailors move off moorings and find good shelter as you guys did bravo....:O)

That's the only detailed coverage I've seen of the aftermath from the cyclone. Its like there's been a media black-out on Airlie Beach to stop visitors from getting discouraged. And yes very sad to see the number of boats damaged, you folks did the right thing hiding up the creek. Its surprising anyone would leave a boat on a mooring anywhere around Airlie and Shute with heavy whether coming. Its one of my favorite places I know the area recover.. Great video!!!

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, very sad to see all the damage. Nature sure can beat you up when she gets the hankering Noel !

Amazing footage of you're survival and thanks too for the video's that showed the storm at it's worst and you two at your best. Hope you will continue to show video's of your sailing and what it entails to sail in this day and age. Good show at they used to say and maybe still do, but whatever the saying, a great, great video and hope you can make more. Thanks again and always.

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Frank - we are glad you enjoy our work. We plan to put vids out fortnightly depending on internet coverage - so please follow along!

WOW!!!!

Fair dinkum mate, hats off to both of you guys. had it have been me i would have been packen it, there is no substitute for experience. Love your video's.

Thanks. Leaned some interesting engine bits...well done.

Just found your channel, just blew on board , thanks to TC Debbie

Your a beautiful lady. Something about your expression during the event has me listening listening listening... keep up the effort.. im a fan..

AWESOME JOB

Very good job! The wreckage was heartbreaking. So glad you went into the mangroves. Fair winds to you both. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marcia. Yes it was hard to see all the wrecked yachts - also the devastation on land. Very humbling. Thank you for following along!

Love the storm!!!

Amazing footage. So wise of you to prepare and make the decisions you did.

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rich. Keep watching for more!

AWSOME PLAN ,god was on your side

What an experience!

Hard core guys! Glad to see you safe and well. Cheers!

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Henry - stay in touch!

Wow. ... Unbelievable.... Great job. .. From Brazil.

Mother nature at her finest, the boats being destroyed is not so bed if no one lost there life, boats can be replaced but loved ones can't. Sailing is a great pleasure that comes with danger.

wow that is awesome! Thank you so much for filming it but so sad to see the complete devastation. Well done for taking precautions and surviving

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed our film - please keep following!

Hats off to you guys great footage. That's as close as I need to be to a cyclone.

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

We're with you Mick! Thanks for following along.

The cat looks rock solid

Awesome video, thank you for making it 👍

That was totally insane thx for the ride""}

Great video! I literally laughed out loud at the lightening scenes! You guy are awesome:)

@SailingSVSarean

6 жыл бұрын

+Frances Holder Haha thanks Frances! We were having a bit of fun by that stage and so glad you got a giggle.

this is good experience for me

I am amazed that your dodger and bimini stayed on.

@sailingyoumeandjosapea6770

5 жыл бұрын

Mfanawemkosi Fakudze that’s what I thought

@diamondfirst9956

5 жыл бұрын

And bimini doesn't move at all despite the wind and "horizontal" rain, I don't get it...

@ralphholiman7401

5 жыл бұрын

I believe I would send a gift to whomever sewed your bimini and dodger. They did a good job!

Cheers mates! You are the best!

Definitely made the right choice ! … I guess you feel also very very lucky. Thanks or posting.

Best place to ride out a storm on a boat! Great vid, y'all take care!

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Al Martinez Thanks Al - see you in the next video!

Excellent video thank you so much for thinking to make it under such circumstances.

WOW 👍👍👍👍👍

Have to say I don't think I have seen anything quite like that .... wow wow wow.

Wow. Great footage

Wow such devastation. Glad you are both safe and your boat is in one piece. Keep safe

@SailingSVSarean

6 жыл бұрын

+ray bignell So are we Ray! Yes storms can make for tragedy thats for sure! Thanks so much for watching!

Great job filming, and looking after your lovely boat. It brought back memories of sitting through TC Winstone in Fiji . That noise and the constant buffeting of the wind - and we were in a concrete house. It must have been something else where you were. Awesome job filming the aftermath. We had no idea it was like that.

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Thankyou. I was in Fiji years ago and remember talking with a local who was describing the building as being built to flex in these storms. Great idea!

That must be heart breaking to see your place of living destroyed like that. Nice job on the video and hats off to your courageousness during the storm that had to have been quite frightening.

Good choice to hold up...stay safe guys...

That howling tropical storm to hurricane force winds is a beast wow

It was a bit of a blow for sure. I’m still amazed my old house survived the bloody thing. No way I’d have liked sitting on a boat through it. Well done guys.

New sub here too... It wasn't luck, it was great judgement! Distant Horizons did a video on their stay in a mangrove clump during a hurricane in the Caribbean. They went bow to and each shore line was webbed into 3 mated lines and each was fastened to a separate tree. Take a look, it is different from being in a creek(best protection). They had to anchor the stern but they remained secure. I believe everyone seeing your vlog will agree we would sail with you anytime and to anywhere...

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. Yes I have seen the DH footage - some great tips there and so good that we have this video avenue for sharing our experiences! Each situation is different and actually what was very different about TC Debbie was that she was so big and moving so slowly. It meant that she packed an even worse punch on the rear end than one would expect, which some of the chaps down the creek weren't prepared for, having only tied bow and stern lines. So yes, if you are watching a storm, watch how big she gets and make preparations accordingly. Actually, just tie the heck out of everything - she was originally going to be a Cat 2 or 3 - so you never know!

Nice and crazy people. Congratulations for the big adventure. Hello from Brazil.

@SailingSVSarean

6 жыл бұрын

+Fabricio Novellino Hi Fabricio! Thank you! Wishing you all the best from Australia - thanks so much for watching!

Glad to see you guys survive. Good video. A few lessons to be learned.

@SailingSVSarean

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it.