Sailing Nahoa

June 13, 2012 Sailing YouTubers

Sailing Nahoa
  • Joined: June 13, 2012
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  • Victoria, BC, CA
  • Language: EN

Ben, Ashley, Willa & Bodhi, a Canadian family sailing around the world on SV NAHOA. Sailors. Explorers. World citizens.

The Crew

Ben, Ashley, Willa & Bodhi, a Canadian family from Victoria, BC sailing around the world. In 5 years they visited 35 countries and have more than 40000 nautical miles behind. Their goal here is to show you the World as they encounter it. How it exists. Without judgement but with understanding and openness to other ideas. 

Ben and Ashley were raised in middle-class families where their parents taught them the value of hard work humbleness and being grateful for what they have and the values they stick to these days.

After university, their lives were typical and pretty predictable - mortgage to get their first townhome, overseas trips to keep money flowing,  moving up the corporate and building up the software consulting agency to own the house and a few toys.

“What causes someone to sell everything and embark on an expedition to sail around the world? Be at the risk of storms, pirates and financial uncertainty.”

After 10 years of sacrifices, hustles, and saving every penny Ben and Ashley sold the house, car, and possessions to buy a sailboat. Ben and Ashley quit their jobs and bought the boat - an offshore sailing vessel. They sailed off into the sunset to live the dream.... and ran out of money in their second year of sailing... it's where the videos start... an amazing story of Ben, Ashley, Willa & Bodhi, and their sailboat Nahoa..

Ashley

Besides being a logistics coordinator, Ashley is also a yogi, a mother, and a cheerleader. Whether it's researching the next destination, or taking the helm, while ensuring that the meals keep flowing and the activities remain on schedule - there's always something to do for Ashley and she can be found almost anywhere you look, most often in a bikini. Crew states that Ashley filling the bilges with seashells :)

“We've been acting on our dream to sail around the world for well over a decade. We're half way and have our eye on the prize but before we get there we have some incredible stories to experience and tell.”

Ben

In addition to being a self-taught mechanic, Ben is also a plumber, electrician, videographer, ecologist, and many more. Ben enjoys a good romantic comedy and is also passionate about fishing and it is not uncommon for him to have sleepless nights when he visualizes fighting massive tuna. In fact, in their videos, you will find giant tuna fishing. Successful one. On many occasions, you will hear Ben shouting, “I AM NOT AN EXPERT!” when he is fixing the boat. Crew states that Ben prefers a sledge over a normal hammer :).

“We're not much different than you. We fight. We laugh. We worry about our futures. And we have dreams. Dreams are a funny thing. They’re exactly that. Just a dream. Until you act.”

Willa

Learned to climb the ranks in her 2nd year of life, Willa helps her parents and holds the camera when mom & dad are wrestling a big fish & ensuring her little brother stays in the cockpit when the seas are too big. Willa prefers all foods with mango, hates cold water, and sleeps like a log when it's rough out as a true sailor.

Bodhi

Bodhi spent most of his lifetime at sea. Actually, at 1 year old, he's spent more time at sea than on land. Bodhi is a quick learner and mastering his sailor skills in learning the ropes & acquiring new skills such as falling asleep in a gale while getting airborne in his front berth. Bodhi enjoys the water, has sea legs like the oldest of seafarers, and his parents have a hard time keeping him out of the water.

The Boat

SV NAHOA is a production Lagoon 410 catamaran built in 2005. She’s not the newest cat out there, but Ben and Ashley strongly believe she is the perfect blend between comfort, performance, and cost.

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Latest from Sailing Nahoa

Videos

BOAT TOUR: 18 YEAR OLD Boat Renovation
BOAT TOUR: 18 YEAR OLD Boat Renovation

BOAT TOUR: 18 YEAR OLD Boat Renovation.

We Ripped our Boat Apart
We Ripped our Boat Apart

We Ripped our Boat Apart

The Ultimate OFF-ROAD Trailer
The Ultimate OFF-ROAD Trailer

Don't Ever Grow Up, Ben. Ashley. Willa. Bodhi.

4X4 Trip of a Lifetime
4X4 Trip of a Lifetime

4X4 Trip of a Lifetime

Why Do We Do SO MUCH Boat Work?
Why Do We Do SO MUCH Boat Work?

Why Do We Do SO MUCH Boat Work?

Hauling Our Boat in Africa...
Hauling Our Boat in Africa...

Hauling Our Boat in Africa...

What Else Could Go WRONG?
What Else Could Go WRONG?

What Else Could Go WRONG?

6,000 miles Across the Indian Ocean
6,000 miles Across the Indian Ocean

With every mile you sail, you'll discover a new level of strength and resilience within yourself, and you'll come to realize that anything is possible.

a little Message from Cape Town
a little Message from Cape Town

Your dreams can become a reality, but only if you're willing to put in the hard work and make the necessary sacrifices along the way.

Sailing around the CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
Sailing around the CAPE OF GOOD HOPE

It's hard to believe that 10 months have passed since we set off from Thailand. Our journey has been full of twists and turns, and it feels like a lifetime ago.

Worlds Most Dangerous Harbour Entrance
Worlds Most Dangerous Harbour Entrance

The Knysna Heads. Once declared by the British Navy as the most dangerous harbor entrances in the world, with treacherous reefs, strong currents, changing tides

This Decision could have SERIOUS Consequences
This Decision could have SERIOUS Consequences

The east coast of Africa has some of the best sailing in the world! But with the best sailing comes also the potential for some of the worst sailing..

A little too Close for Comfort!
A little too Close for Comfort!

It's a little unreal to realize we are in Africa. It seemed so far away when we started 8 years ago. A far off land that we may reach in our very distant dreams

this is NOT Going to End Well
this is NOT Going to End Well

this is NOT Going to End Well

This is How We’re Funding our Next Boat
This is How We’re Funding our Next Boat

This is How We’re Funding our Next Boat

We’re Off to AFRICA!
We’re Off to AFRICA!

We’re Off to AFRICA!

That Did NOT Go to Plan!
That Did NOT Go to Plan!

That Did NOT Go to Plan!

the Remote VEZO Tribe
the Remote VEZO Tribe

the Remote VEZO Tribe.

SAILING one of the POOREST COUNTRIES
SAILING one of the POOREST COUNTRIES

SAILING one of the POOREST COUNTRIES.

Abandoned Places in MADAGASCAR
Abandoned Places in MADAGASCAR

Abandoned Places in MADAGASCAR.

Sailing to MADAGASCAR!
Sailing to MADAGASCAR!

Sailing to MADAGASCAR!

Important Channel Update - MADAGASCAR!
Important Channel Update - MADAGASCAR!

Important Channel Update - MADAGASCAR!

Worst Sail on our Circumnavigation
Worst Sail on our Circumnavigation

Worst Sail on our Circumnavigation.

Sailing into a Compression ZONE
Sailing into a Compression ZONE

Sailing into a Compression ZONE.

Medical Emergency Onboard
Medical Emergency Onboard

Medical Emergency Onboard.

Our Boat is BREAKING APART.  SHOCKING DISCOVERY!
Our Boat is BREAKING APART. SHOCKING DISCOVERY!

We will likely be forced to make repairs in the Seychelles before we continue on. The uncertainty in our lives right now is great..

Sailing the San Blas Islands. Off the Beaten Path- Adventure 10  of Sailing Around the World
Sailing the San Blas Islands. Off the Beaten Path- Adventure 10 of Sailing Around the World

Sailing our home through the San Blas for the past weeks and months has been an absolutely amazing cultural and breathtaking experience.

SHENANIGANS in CARTAGENA -  Adventure 09 (Sailing Around the World)
SHENANIGANS in CARTAGENA - Adventure 09 (Sailing Around the World)

In this episode we go back a ways. We explore the back alleys of Cartagena at night. This place is a beautiful little gem.

Big Seas & Gale Winds to Colombia - Adventure 08 (Sailing Around the World)
Big Seas & Gale Winds to Colombia - Adventure 08 (Sailing Around the World)

We're here in Cartagena now and loving it. It has everything you could ever want from an old world city. A great atmosphere and cheap food.

We SWAM with DOLPHINS! Sailing the Spanish Virgin Islands - Adventure 07 (Sailing Around the World)
We SWAM with DOLPHINS! Sailing the Spanish Virgin Islands - Adventure 07 (Sailing Around the World)

We continue to cruise the Spanish Virgin Islands and explore a rickety Light House from the 1800's. Who knew waiting on batteries could be this much fun!

KITEBOARDING the Grenadines in the Caribbean - Adventure 06 (Sailing Around the World)
KITEBOARDING the Grenadines in the Caribbean - Adventure 06 (Sailing Around the World)

We Kiteboard Salt Whistle Bay as well as the Tobago Keys. Hands down some of the best locations to kiteboard in the eastern Caribbean!

Fair Trade? One Dinghy for one Lobster - Adventure 05 (Sailing Around the World)
Fair Trade? One Dinghy for one Lobster - Adventure 05 (Sailing Around the World)

We do a little crazy driving in Grenada, catch a very nice size Wahoo (that's a fish). We have fun trading with the local fishermen on Petit Martinique...

Yep, She Floats! - Adventure 04 (Sailing Around the World)
Yep, She Floats! - Adventure 04 (Sailing Around the World)

We splash our Catamaran and explore some of what Grenada has to offer. This place has some absolutely incredible hiking with magnificent views. The best part?

Why Boatyards Suck: Cruising vs Reality - Adventure 03 (Sailing Around the World)
Why Boatyards Suck: Cruising vs Reality - Adventure 03 (Sailing Around the World)

We spend two deplorable weeks in the boatyard getting our Lagoon 410 catamaran ready for the upcoming season. The behind-the-scenes of what it's really like...

5 Flights to Paradise - Adventure 02 (Sailing Around the World)
5 Flights to Paradise - Adventure 02 (Sailing Around the World)

5 Flights to Paradise - Adventure 02 (Sailing Around the World).

101 Farewells - Adventure 01 (Sailing Around the World)
101 Farewells - Adventure 01 (Sailing Around the World)

101 Farewells - Adventure 01 (Sailing Around the World).

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