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Old sailor I know made a potatoe gun which he’d break into couple peices and looks like random parts but he’d put screws in it…. He only used it once and 1 shot was all it took!! Lol That’s what I would do because it’s not a gun and when disassembled just random parts
Has anyone thought of putting a very high voltage electric fence around the boat as part of the safety fence, and turn on when sleeping inside ? Special LED Safety indicators will tell you that it is turned on.
When unknown boats were moving around nearby. I used to talk back and forth to myself with my VHF on board and my handheld. It sounds like two different boats, so people listening in thought there was another friendly boat nearby.
This episode was to me, was one of your best videos, the good, bad and ugly, a realistic view from your experiences and how you weigh the risks and not let them overwhelm your decision where to sail and depriving yourselves of some of the most interesting and exotic places in the world.
Pirates are an age old problem. Remember how Joshua Slocum famously put sharp metal tacks all over his deck at sunset. He then picked them up in the morning. Any bare footed local criminals boarding his boat at night ended up jumping overboard after stepping on the tacks. This was in the pre GPS era of early cruising. Low tech.
@@GettingGood could just make a few boards that the nails nest into the real deck. that way you flip a flip over each night with the nails sticking up and then just flip back over in the morning
I am saying a little prayer… 🙏 “Dear Lord, please continue to shield Nahoa and the beautiful family that travels aboard her from shady behavior on the seas. 🌊 Let their light shine ✨ through all of the great adventures to come.” 🕯️ Being aware and prepared are the most important things and the both of you have those covered. ✅ I have total faith that you have this! 🙂 Thank you for bringing us along. It’s been an awesome window in to a thrilling adventure. 🤙✨
Great video. Situational awareness is key, I recently dissuades a cruiser from going through the Red Sea. There are full combat operations going on in the Red Sea and it should be a NO GO place for cruisers... Keeping abreast of no going conflict is also a key to staying safe and not becoming of victim of circumstances.
Complicated. Having the experience of alarm awakening at 3:00 am to pursue unknown thieves. I recommend the following. Have a main kit and a backup kit. I am not international and guns are ok. So my kit is a shoulder fanny pack type sling that I throw over my head with EVERYTHING I need. It is very small and made for guns. But has high lumens flashlight with strobe, pepper spray, a knife and yes, last ditch a concealed handgun with a red dot. Practice, practice, practice and run drills so you know where everything is. Alarm goes off, you grab one thing with all you need. Backup is for your wife. Run periodic drills since speed may be your savior. Make sure everyone understands what to do if evil targets you.
Hi guys! You probably don’t remember me but I commented on your vids a bunch of times, I’m a big fan. My husband and I finally bought and moved aboard , we are currently moored in between raven point and ladysmith bc, we are pushing 50, and excited to learn and start sailing all over the world as well. This was great advice as I am concerned about this and at our ages I want to be prepare as possible. Also thanks for the channel I am learning so much. Be safe 😊
That sounds pretty dangerous, especially in a high crime area like "your's" 🤣 Disclaimer: As i have no idea where you live I also have no idea if you are in a high crime area 🤣
get a few pocket escape smoke mask to wear when using mace defense. Also a good safety item for onboard fires. It would allow you minutes more to rescue those below deck during smoke and fire danger
How about a couple or more jars full of gas. (Jars break easier than bottles.) If they get too close you can smash the jars on their boat and toss in a road flare. Burgers are optional. Other products that you can get in Canada are Bear Bangers that you launch from a pen sized launcher. There are three types of projectiles. A while back I watched a sailing channel. The owners stopped at South Africa and went to a store that sold (Air Soft type products) The ammo came in solid hard balls that caused quite a lot of pain as well as pepper filled ammo and paint. They had hand gun style as well as rapid fire like machinegun from a large bottle mag. You can reload the air with your air compressor. there are some powerful crossbows on the market.
@ you aren’t going to beat off determined pirates with anything on a private boat - be realistic about your abilities, the thickness of your hull and crew numbers.
I have another idea for you: Place a light switch near you bedside - easily reached when needed that lights up EVERY light on the boat - especially all deck, mast lights possible. Lights almost always dispels darkness and assailants - evil is most active in the darkness where it can hide its activities. Same thing for a home on land. GREAT deterrent is outside lighting always on (No dark spots to approach into) and when a switch is thrown "on" - the WHOLE house inside lights up! Darkness and the Light cannot co-exist. The crawly creatures of darkness run from being seen/noticed/identified/defended against. They want surprise! Could save lives easily with no gun issues (MY personal favorite) and could even be motion initiated.
There is also a siren driver used in the alarm industry, that can be digitally pre-programmed with ANY SOUND! This can then be wired into a relay to go off at same time as lights deploy! Instead of siren sound it's your audio... like: A really big dog growling and barking with his chain dragging! Or The sound of 10 guns being cocked and loaded and voice warning we can see you. Or any voice message you wish prerecorded.: This is sv "blank" we feel threatened and need help, any neighbour's awake please lend assistance!! Etc. Etc. With this siren driver deployed with lights this would already be working before you even had fully awakened. And it's very cost effective. Driver, siren, relay and wire between. Works off 12 to 24 volts. Probably less than $60.00 today
You don't want to light up the boat/yacht. You want to light up the area around the boat. Another thing you can do is to set up a house alarm that is activated with a switch. They are very loud and will wake up anybody on a boat near you.
One of the best deterrents is having the right type of dog on board as the 'ships dog' (not a lap dog). nobody can even get close to the boat without me knowing about it, and learning to distinguish her barks and growls tells me how far away or how urgent the object is. It is surprising how many people are absolutely afraid of a dog...big or small, it doesn't matter. And How many people who are forbidden to be touched by a dog. How local fishermen simply stay away from your boat while they fish (and possibly study you). And they make the best companions and add a lot of fun for just a few trade offs. Schipperke's are natural boat dogs.
A salty old sea dog once told me to keep several beer bottles full of fuel on board. If approached by the enemy you take them on deck and act drunk and welcome them by throwing the open bottles to them in their boat. More often then not you wouldn’t need an ignition source as some would be smoking, however if you do a few extra bottles made as Molotov cocktails would do the trick
That assumes you know you’re being approached by an ‘enemy’. Most of the time you don’t until it’s too late. You don’t wanna kill a bunch of fishermen because you don’t understand them.
Using a device to electrify livestock fences and discreetly placing a barrier around the vessel, enabling it to be activated as needed, would stun intruders without causing significant harm.
That can be done very easily. An electric fence charger, insulators and wire run all the way around the yacht. Battery powered fence chargers are available.
Not a fan of this idea. Electric fences for cattle are decidedly non-harmful, as a kid I would re-string them on the farm while they were live. At worst some one on the boat gets knocked overboard and it complicates the rescue. But floating buoys with weighted bottoms and poles could hold a fence with a much higher power strobing electric fence. It should have warning signs. But this wouldn’t work either as it would be dangerous to your neighbours anchoring along side, what happens when the wind changes?
Great video and full of really valuable insights that are applicable not just in the sketchy parts of the world, but everywhere really. Boat stuff is generally really expensive, dinghy, outboards, even paddleboards and kayaks, fuel cans, ropes. All of this gear that is expensive to replace is also desirable for those living on the sea shore and as times get tougher people tend to make more desperate decisions. Love the driveway sensors. They go right on the list for the next trip to a hardware store. Likewise a big laser. Great idea. Ball bearings and an old fashion leather sling would be a fun security tool to master, great range, and easy to get in and out of jurisdictions.
Not if you get it over yourself, your family or boat. And your insurance won't be happy or help either. The locals are likely to view it as at a minimum excessive force... and you are then the premeditated crazy killer that may face their justice.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 no one cares how they will be judged when their life is in danger...... they care even less about what insurance will think.... seriously
Love the video very informative. It would be nice if other people would share their security measures as well for the sailing community. Would love to see more videos like this for sure stay safe out there God bless
it seems to me that Ben's action on that night was perfect. Same as it would be if you were in a camper. Nothing is certain but hard to beat a big canuck screaming at you fearlessly.
He just makes a bigger target for someone with a firearm. That's why firearms are considered the great equalizer. A small woman with a handgun can dispatch a "strong 6'4" man."
That "guy shooting a flaregun" looked like Paul Harrell, who has had a long and distinguished military career long before his yt channel. Sadly, he's fighting stage 4 cancer now.
Hey - I've been watching a few of your videos lately, and I have to say that this video about safety and possible piracy is the BEST of anyone I've come across. You share real-world news stories about piracy and theft related to sailboats around the world, you talk about the measures you take to be safe (very cool!!) and above all else - you stress that it's not all gloom and doom - that you have a 99.9% change of having an amazing journey. Many thanks for this realistic and balanced perspective. Safe sailing!!
Have you considered a tractor-trailer or cargo ship horn to alert your neighbors? They have pepper balls for paintball guns. If you keep a high-pressure washer on board, that amount of pressure can cut the skin at a closer range.
Thank you for doing this video. I feel like nobody talks about this. We are planning our sailing adventure to start next year and the nervous nelly in me needs to be prepared.
With the mace, you can get masks for the crew and spray as much as you want also there is a glove that is a taser its called a talon great for a woman to wear a female police officer wearing one quelled a bar fight single handed taking down 8 male patrons
Search exactly how to use hornet spray with a lighter, like a flame thrower. Also a few nasty 16 penny nails (xtra long nail) hammered in a board to use as a wicked club. You can cleverly blend it into your decor & keep it safely available. I have so much respect for you & your precious family
You need some night vision goggles. I would make sure I had several spearguns. Also, a couple of bows for bow fishing. Even a crossbow for fishing. I would put a flare on a long telescopic pole that could be launched with the pull of a string. Also, a shark bang stick works really good.
Ben, Ashley: Hi from Calgary 🤠Calgary Stampede time here, hope you are enjoying life safe from the hurricane zone. That quite simply was the BEST cruising boat security against piracy segment I have seen, and I follow 26 other cruising boat channels. I personally believe it shows common sense without violence as the first choice. Guns on board just increases the likelihood of serious injury or death. Well done safe cruising we love Sailing Nahoa.
It’s no different from major city’s people travel in every day, some areas are unsafe you just weigh the risks and move around accordingly. Keep putting out great videos
Situational awareness. Always learn as much as you can, but not from paranoid sources. What are the actual risks? And what actually happens? You don't want to go full War Mode on pushy panhandlers. Don't brandish weapons -- that's usually a crime. Carry things that in an emergency can be used for defense. Connect with other boats and especially the locals as often as you can. They'll tell you what's up. Make friends. Be generous, but not flashy. Have some stuff to share. Put it in bags that float. Fishermen acting a bit too....? Toss them some gift bags but behind them, way over to that side.. I learned from you guys that fishermen are sick to death of fish, rice, tea. Sodas, cookies. If you're going to try the Tom Hanks radio trick -- have a loud hailer set up so your call and responses can be heard by the approaching people and everyone in hearing range. Maybe broadcast a few phone conversations you're having over Starlink. Let the world know you're better connected than CNN. Lights. Super bright flash lights. Always great. "I see you... you can't see anything..." Really helpful coming into a harbor or anchorage at night. But if you get the 'feeling' you're in a dodgy place. Leave. Later as you gain experience and situational awareness you might be a bit embarrassed that you over reacted. You'll quickly tune into what's safe and what might not be. Time equals distance. If you leave now, you can probably be too far away and too difficult to find even by people in a boat four times the speed of your boat. If you have a good head start. Head out one way, get out of sight and then change direction. Turn off AIS. The flare gun video showed what everyone who's thought about it figured out. During the L.A. Riots four shots into the air from a shotgun ended the local looting. (I was taking photos. There's a sequence from flat on the ground. I didn't know where the shots were coming from until the next day.) People who've been around fireworks and/or guns can tell the difference. Blanks are also distinctive but rarer -- so they'd clear the area. The sound of a shotgun racking in a shell is distinctive. Doesn't have to be a shot gun. Make it difficult to get on board. I like the HH catamarans which have completely closed off sugar scoops. Not sure how you'd do this, but it would be a terrific deterrent. Also if you're sailing away, under power of course, and you're being approached, head into the wind and waves making your boat rock and roll. Good luck getting on board. I've sailed the Bahamas, Philippines, Japan, Canada, US. The dodgiest people I saw anywhere around boats were here in the states, hanging out between the locked dock gate and the locked bathrooms, or on powerboats, drunk, stupid or both. I've traveled all over the world, a lot of it solo. Don't drink too much, don't gamble, buy/take drugs, hire prostitutes, buy 'dodgy' anything. Get a wrong vibe? Leave. People are amazing. Friendly, helpful.
well i have to say that the two of you are the first youtubers that even talked about pirates in yoru videos at all i had even posted in this one couples of youtubers about how they dealing with pirates and they refused to even talk about this subject at all so much so they would not even answer my question and gone as far to remove my question from all there videos that i kept asking on just there three videos i have posted for i really like to hear some one that is sailing there boat round the world too. so thanks for making this video.
23:11 Malaysia doesnt have the death penalty for gun possession on a visiting sailboat for example. For Malaysia guns on board should be declared & will be kept by customs or sealed on board.
I loved the video as we are almost ready to getting our yacht and setting sail so I love your doing this video as now I know a few things to have aboard for protection and intimidation and just being as best prepared as possible so yes please continue to do all kinds of things like this and thanks for the great content….
Very well presented with a number of good and interesting ideas. I have considered the following Ideas some I have on board but till now I have not had to tried any as I never sailed yet to iffy places. However, you can buy carbon wire for setting up an electrical fence at night around your safety lines they use them in Australia as deterrent for cattle they are run on solar charged battery unlike miles for fencing farmers need, cost is inexpensive to and easy to setup turn on and off. Also plan as well as red smoke bombs. I purchased anti-bear spray as well as old light weight netting with floats if followed at night may jam the props for the felons drop it after smoke bombing. These are ideas and I will sentup an electric fence if moored at night in a risky place. Keep up the good work and great advise. Thanks SV Skoiern IV
Hi Ben and Ashley, thanks for the video, one thing I would like to add, is one or two LED Spotlights, Soler battery-powered lights on the top of the Mast to light up the yacht from above and the surroundings. For security purposes, it's crucial that when you want to look out you don't need to use a flashlight in an emergency you need to hide yourselves by switch off the lights inside the yacht. The LED Spotlight should have a remote control for settings but one should take the operating distance into account and also point down in such a way that you aren't disturbing your neighbours, thus the reason I mentioned the spotlight and not a floodlight. What do you think?
I love 'this format', especially if it's easier. Great update, solid information. Thank you and stay safe. (Years ago, 'pressure sensitive' sensors were availalbe for specialty applications. Anything decent around now?
This is going to sound really silly, but slingshots are amazingly effective, and accurate. You can do a lot of damage with a .50 caliber lead round ball.
Thanks for the video! Visibility usually is an advantage criminals have especially at night. Strong stroboscopic lights can mitigate that and give extra time for the crew to act. Since you have 2 young kids onboard, that might make you more of a target and also requires even more thought about what/how to protect yourselves. The best option is always staying alert and extra defensive even if it means staying away from some areas and choosing a longer route. I wish you'll never have to deal with anything more serious than a big loaded dipper. Stay safe!
Something my mom taught me was that you can have sounds on your phone of loading a gun. If you had someone creeping onboard within close proximity to hear these sounds it might freak them out enough to run off. Plus that lazer trick after? You might not know if they've got a gun outside but they might not want to risk it if it sounds like youre armed as well.
Truly inspirational family. You really do good in the world by showing your adventurous spirit and your approach this short life and inspiring others.My family and I hope one day to cross paths. Thanks for keeping these videos going and sharing 🙏 Ps u guys need to pump up the kites more often, just saying 😉
Can you get a 360 camera for the mast that is infrared at night so you can surveil the whole boat surrounding area at once? Do they have them with alarms? I know some cars have them now where you can see everything around all at once.
Can be applied to land or sea remote travel. We caravan in Australia and you stimulated a conversation with my husband that we should revisit our safety. With day to day options. Of course without guns. Thanks guys
@@WaveformV1.0 Being a registered pistol shooter and long barrel owner its difficult to get permits for either these days and unlike the old days you cannot just rack them up in your ute or 4WD loaded when you travel here in Australia. When I travel to comp shoot I have two floor mounted gun safes in the rear seat floor ,one for my pistols and a separate one for ammunition, the laws are a lot stricter here down under. May I add if pulled over by a police officer my class of shooters licenses comes up flagged immediately even if my vehicle has two empty safes which I always leave open letting the approaching officer know they are clear and where they are , has made for some interesting interactions with trainee officers I might add. With the level of licenses I have I am reviewed ever two sometimes ever one year , fair enough I guess. Also here in Australia the police can knock on my door at any time of day or night to check my gun safes for safe storage its only ever happened once and that was from memory 2am , was interesting 2 be sure.
In Australia it’s way too much hassle especially going over state borders, cross bows and personal protection sprays are illegal in most places so are knives in many circumstances - also you are more likely to get yourself injured - a recent double murder of campers was possibly caused by them and their adversary having firearms…
@@pauls8456 Its about situational awareness as in any other country in the world I live remote rural NSW and travel off road extensively never had a problem nor the issues you are attempting to portray.
Great video guys, much appreciated :) best is to never get into close combat, as it will simply hurt in most cases, but well if one must, then being prepared (equipment, physical and mentally if possible) is key. Safe Sailing & Enjoy the Adventure. ☯
Just a suggestion for you guys with using mace it definitely can be a great way to defend yourself. I recommend you both expose yourself to it so you know what to expect and how to control yourself in that situation when you’re exposed. That’s why all law enforcement, military and security will all get sprayed during training. It’s no fun but it can definitely save your life by knowing exactly what to expect. Even with no wind you still can get exposed to the effects of it. Best of luck to you all with happy, healthy and safe travels!
Much admiration to you both, even more so having the tiny crew members. Is it possible to use electric mesh used to keep chickens, goats, steers controlled, the jolt stops anything boarding. Also I would have orange or red steering house lights on to give the eyes better sight. In danger zones I would wear thermal head set.
Hey guys I just started watching you two weeks ago and I love your videos I watch them over and over and I feel like part of the family.very awesome and entertaining do you think you will ever sail to japan.
Thankyou, been thinking about sailing with my wife and kid at some point, and have given this topic some thought... or at least i thought i had thankyou for the tips and tricks :) sail safe have fun :)
What if you could use something that could shoot high-pressure water at an incoming ship? You could deter them or wash them out to the sea. After that I would suggest moving the boat somewhere in case they decide to come back for more.
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I highly recommend a decent set of night vision goggles or at least a monocular. Something like a PVS14 along with thermal would tell you a lot about potential danger well in advance without letting them know you’ve spotted them. A good setup would cost as much as a dinghy, but even if it never saves your life, the view of the night sky through night vision would be well worth it! You only think you’ve seen the stars. . . As far as firearms, I believe I would just have to keep a 3D printer onboard and print firearms as needed. I’d have to look into the laws around guns vs gun parts/ammunition, but a barrel is easily lost in a tool box and is the only “non-printable” part required for the most basic firearm. When in danger of an “inspection” just toss the plastic overboard, throw the barrel in a tool box, and print a new one when you are in the clear. The other option would be flaregun barrel inserts (turns a basic flaregun into a small caliber pistol). It would offer the same advantage as the 3D printed option, but you wouldn’t have to throw it overboard, just remove the insert and conceal it. Downside is it is a single shot and reloading sucks. Fighting pirates with road flares and mace, just doesn’t cut it for me. I have zero experience with international port inspections, but I can’t believe they are thorough enough to overcome creative customized concealment. Maybe I’m wrong, but I would welcome the challenge. “Gun free” zones just seem like the ideal place for pirates to pirate and I couldn’t stand the idea of intentionally being disadvantaged in a fight that involved my loved ones. If there is going to be a fight for life or freedom, I will take every possible advantage and then cheat any way I can.
NV is not really good option, this is not military. You want to let people know they have been seen to deter them. And ultimately, you have to weight if having gun is more of an risk than not having it. After all, you can probably deter 99% of thieves just by scaring them away. And from that 1% most can probably be fought off with minor force with what they have. But honestly, you might as well stay at home if you are not comfortable with the risk.
@@mukkaar I didn’t say throw away your flashlights and pepper spray. . . You can’t “weigh your options” and choose the correct tools in advance, because you have no idea as to what you will have to face until you are smack dab in the middle of a predicament. Weighing your options would be deciding which tool you pick up while stepping out onto the deck. Completely abandoning the idea of using a tool before you know what challenge you face is not “weighing the options”. That is guessing and hoping for the best. I can only assume that you have zero experience with nightvision if you don’t understand how it would be very useful out on the water. Just laying on the deck looking at the stars makes it worth the cost. Everything else is a bonus.
@@athhud Lol, I have been trough service and used nv. It's very useful for seeing in dark. But if you want to deter someone, and also see. Flashlight is much cheaper and useful option. And by weighing the risk I mean that is having gun going to posses so much of an inconvenience and risk, as in being caught with it if you try to hide it. Going to be more of an inconvenience and risk than small chance of something really bad happening. Honestly you are much more likely to die off some kind of other accident, disease, storm or whatnot so you might as well use your resources and effort minimizing those instead. I mean if you have NV or really want one and have extra cash for it, it's a cool thing to have. But I wouldn't advice someone getting one since flashlight works just as well and is cheaper. What I would advice getting is security cameras, and have ones that can see in dark. That's actually really useful.
Fuck that shit, Benelli m4 super 90 semi auto, Glock 17 gen 5 and a Sig m400 tread AR 55.6 with Romeo Juliet red dot magnifier combo. I am not going anywhere without those three things.
Well done video. Some good ideas here worth considering. The people who suggest a gun is the answer clearly are not experienced cruisers. Not declaring a weapon makes you the criminal, with very serious consequences when caught. Good on you for your sage advice.
💯. Experienced this as a crew member on a small cruising yacht Greece-Thailand via Red Sea. Unknown to me the skipper had firearms on board and did not declare them during an emergency stop into Israel! FUN TIMES !!!
I believe there are ways to cleverly blend in a weapon for protection. One that a metal detector wouldn't pick up on. In other waters I guess the ol saying I'd rather be judged by a jury of 12 than carried by 6, doesn't apply. The governments should enforce strict penalties for piracy offenses, imo
@@danielcallinan5629Which shouldn’t be an indictment of the gun or the gun ownership but one of governments not allowing people the ability to adequately defend themselves while visiting.
@adamnolin704 as a gun owner and one who carried guns aboard in Alaska and British Columbia for brown bear protection, I'm simply stating the fact that US gun laws are unique in the world and one should not assume other countries care one iota about American gun rights or views on the way Americans view gun possession. My original statement was intended for those who are considering taking their gun aboard while sailing abroad. Those who do should know that you will have your gun quarantined once declared. Failing to declare is treated very harshly. You will likely lose your boat. The Bahamas took my speargun. Told me I could get it back when I return to that same port to check out. What's the point if you cannot have it when in their waters? Same with every island down the line all the way to Trinidad (you can't even have camouflage items in their country, not even a pink camo hat). We live by their laws as a visitor. USA rights and legal system do not follow you.
Great video, as always! You guys are such an inspiration. My gramps once threw an old bundle of rope in the water to foul the prop of an approaching pirate boat in S. Philippines. Could use some old fishing net washed ashore as well.
Chandlers were in sight of an RFA vessel with marines on board at the time of their abduction! I had, in a 12 year circumnavigation, a 9mm pistol and a Mossberg 12G pump. Two incidents in that time justified the hassle. Random squeeze bottles of pool acid around the boat (in winch handle pockets) are handy for those unexpected unwanted visitors.
Hi Ben liked you vid on Pirates and what weapons to use againest them. Another item you might consider is wasp and horenet spray. It had a good range of around 30 feet and if things really get bad hold a lit lighter in front and now you have a flame thrower and that will really get their attention. If you get a chance check it out. Safe traveles ! JR
Awesome guys I learned a lot. There is a lot of stuff out there but its like you said what countries will allow certain none - lethal weapons. The spear gun or spear pistol looked like a great idea but it looks like you have already been through that. Hope you never need any of it. Cheers🍻
There are RUclipsrs that have built 500 watt lasers. While it's not deadly, it can do some serious damage and set a pirate boat on fire. There are laser torches for $100 that can set paper on fire.
You will most likely just permanently blind the possible pirates and yourself, unless their boat is drenched in gasoline, it will not ignite a moving target
@@bluemamba5317 You're only going to blind yourself if you aim at your own eyes. Under 1 to 10 watts, you can't easily set things on fire. Blinding a pirate is not a bad outcome. There are some diffused lasers that temporarily blind that can be used as a warning to not mess with you. If they persist, switch to higher power lasers.
They cost a bit of money , but a thermal monocular is a very handy bit of kit at night , can get a decent one for around $1500 , night vision monoculars will do the job also the infrared illuminators on them have a fair range , moonlit nights they are great .
Bear spray in gel form is a great option in windy situations. Extra large ultra high powered led beam light might be some good night time intimidation as well. I wonder about air rifles??? There are some seriously powerful .50 cal air rifles these days.
I read about a guy who had the frame of a Thompson carbine machined but solid inside, he then used a real barrel, drum mag and Furniture so it looked exactly like a real Thompson but absolutely not real. Said sailing through the Malaysia Islands all it took was for him to walk around with the fake gun holding it up so it was easily identifiable which scared pirates off 3 different times.
Blue (beam) laser pointers can be effective. The cheap chinese ones off ebay, blue laser pointers, are more powerful than the label suggests. Thry can burn grass. More to the point, they will easily burn up someones eyeball and blind them. As a last resort, this would injure and permanently blind an attacker. But be so so careful about the beam reflecting back at you. But it does work and could be a useful addition to your defence strategy.
`This might be crazy, what about this. take a bunch of carolina reaper peppers or ghost peppers grind them up into a fine powder and when needed mix with water and put in a super soaker. I bet getting that in your eyes/nose /mouth would stop anybody trying to board your boat. I could be wrong because I have never run this by anybody, but I alwasy think of that when I hear about pirate defense options.
@@bdmenne I believe those are the hottest peppers in the world or close to it. Also, you can adjust the concentration of pepper to water. I guess the tricky part is finding volunteers/victims to get the mix just right :)
@@timmcmullen5 and some people have zero response to peppers. its rare, but ive seen police academy videos of people treating the police mace like water to the face!
Safe Room? Electrify the exterior companionway with copper strips/wire? Paintball gun attached to a compressor? Frozen Paint Balls? Auto feed pellet gun? Much Love and Respect to you from the PNW!
Fish with handlines, use 165kg line, have 2 of 50m length leave them out at night, any skiff crossing or approching from the stern will wrap their props up pretty quickly
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Old sailor I know made a potatoe gun which he’d break into couple peices and looks like random parts but he’d put screws in it…. He only used it once and 1 shot was all it took!! Lol
That’s what I would do because it’s not a gun and when disassembled just random parts
Has anyone thought of putting a very high voltage electric fence around the boat as part of the safety fence, and turn on when sleeping inside ? Special LED Safety indicators will tell you that it is turned on.
When unknown boats were moving around nearby. I used to talk back and forth to myself with my VHF on board and my handheld. It sounds like two different boats, so people listening in thought there was another friendly boat nearby.
This episode was to me, was one of your best videos, the good, bad and ugly, a realistic view from your experiences and how you weigh the risks and not let them overwhelm your decision where to sail and depriving yourselves of some of the most interesting and exotic places in the world.
Pirates are an age old problem. Remember how Joshua Slocum famously put sharp metal tacks all over his deck at sunset. He then picked them up in the morning. Any bare footed local criminals boarding his boat at night ended up jumping overboard after stepping on the tacks. This was in the pre GPS era of early cruising. Low tech.
Great idea
Have some strips of wood painted to the deck color with nails sticking up, stow away at day set up at night, cleaver idea for sure
@@GettingGood could just make a few boards that the nails nest into the real deck. that way you flip a flip over each night with the nails sticking up and then just flip back over in the morning
Pray you don't have to reset the anchor at 3AM, if you put tacks out.
I am saying a little prayer… 🙏
“Dear Lord, please continue to shield Nahoa and the beautiful family that travels aboard her from shady behavior on the seas. 🌊 Let their light shine ✨ through all of the great adventures to come.” 🕯️
Being aware and prepared are the most important things and the both of you have those covered. ✅
I have total faith that you have this! 🙂
Thank you for bringing us along.
It’s been an awesome window in to a thrilling adventure.
🤙✨
Guns are guns people are complicated 🥳👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🍾🥂💪🏾👌🏽❤️
Great video. Situational awareness is key, I recently dissuades a cruiser from going through the Red Sea. There are full combat operations going on in the Red Sea and it should be a NO GO place for cruisers... Keeping abreast of no going conflict is also a key to staying safe and not becoming of victim of circumstances.
Complicated. Having the experience of alarm awakening at 3:00 am to pursue unknown thieves. I recommend the following. Have a main kit and a backup kit. I am not international and guns are ok. So my kit is a shoulder fanny pack type sling that I throw over my head with EVERYTHING I need. It is very small and made for guns. But has high lumens flashlight with strobe, pepper spray, a knife and yes, last ditch a concealed handgun with a red dot. Practice, practice, practice and run drills so you know where everything is. Alarm goes off, you grab one thing with all you need. Backup is for your wife. Run periodic drills since speed may be your savior. Make sure everyone understands what to do if evil targets you.
Good, keep the guns in America.
Hi guys! You probably don’t remember me but I commented on your vids a bunch of times, I’m a big fan. My husband and I finally bought and moved aboard , we are currently moored in between raven point and ladysmith bc, we are pushing 50, and excited to learn and start sailing all over the world as well. This was great advice as I am concerned about this and at our ages I want to be prepare as possible. Also thanks for the channel I am learning so much. Be safe 😊
good luck!
THAT'S WHY I ALWAYS SAIL ONLY FROM MY COMPUTER ROOM !!! 🇨🇦
That sounds pretty dangerous, especially in a high crime area like "your's" 🤣
Disclaimer: As i have no idea where you live I also have no idea if you are in a high crime area 🤣
But you may have to fend from troll attacks! Lol....... but
Like the old adage.
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But words will never harm me!😂
@@daisypooch4034 Not nowadays. A harsh word causes people to curl of and die. 😋
get a few pocket escape smoke mask to wear when using mace defense. Also a good safety item for onboard fires. It would allow you minutes more to rescue those below deck during smoke and fire danger
How about a couple or more jars full of gas. (Jars break easier than bottles.) If they get too close you can smash the jars on their boat and toss in a road flare. Burgers are optional. Other products that you can get in Canada are Bear Bangers that you launch from a pen sized launcher. There are three types of projectiles. A while back I watched a sailing channel. The owners stopped at South Africa and went to a store that sold (Air Soft type products) The ammo came in solid hard balls that caused quite a lot of pain as well as pepper filled ammo and paint. They had hand gun style as well as rapid fire like machinegun from a large bottle mag. You can reload the air with your air compressor. there are some powerful crossbows on the market.
Make sure you get rid of all of that before you get close to many western countries…….
You're going to fight back a boatload of AK-wielding pirates, with a few RPGs thrown in, with Airsoft guns? Are you serious?
@ you aren’t going to beat off determined pirates with anything on a private boat - be realistic about your abilities, the thickness of your hull and crew numbers.
I have another idea for you: Place a light switch near you bedside - easily reached when needed that lights up EVERY light on the boat - especially all deck, mast lights possible. Lights almost always dispels darkness and assailants - evil is most active in the darkness where it can hide its activities. Same thing for a home on land. GREAT deterrent is outside lighting always on (No dark spots to approach into) and when a switch is thrown "on" - the WHOLE house inside lights up! Darkness and the Light cannot co-exist. The crawly creatures of darkness run from being seen/noticed/identified/defended against. They want surprise! Could save lives easily with no gun issues (MY personal favorite) and could even be motion initiated.
great idea, on your new boat copy Live Frees LED mast light extravaganza
Lol imagine breaking into someone's house being deterred light. GTFO here with that 😂
There is also a siren driver used in the alarm industry, that can be digitally pre-programmed with ANY SOUND! This can then be wired into a relay to go off at same time as lights deploy! Instead of siren sound it's your audio... like: A really big dog growling and barking with his chain dragging!
Or
The sound of 10 guns being cocked and loaded and voice warning we can see you.
Or
any voice message you wish prerecorded.: This is sv "blank" we feel threatened and need help, any neighbour's awake please lend assistance!!
Etc. Etc.
With this siren driver deployed with lights this would already be working before you even had fully awakened. And it's very cost effective. Driver, siren, relay and wire between. Works off 12 to 24 volts. Probably less than $60.00 today
You don't want to light up the boat/yacht. You want to light up the area around the boat. Another thing you can do is to set up a house alarm that is activated with a switch. They are very loud and will wake up anybody on a boat near you.
Yep light is the best deterrent , I agree the crawly creatures use darkness and when deprived of it scatter and run.
Sounds like some night vision cameras would be good for you guys.
One of the best deterrents is having the right type of dog on board as the 'ships dog' (not a lap dog). nobody can even get close to the boat without me knowing about it, and learning to distinguish her barks and growls tells me how far away or how urgent the object is. It is surprising how many people are absolutely afraid of a dog...big or small, it doesn't matter. And How many people who are forbidden to be touched by a dog. How local fishermen simply stay away from your boat while they fish (and possibly study you). And they make the best companions and add a lot of fun for just a few trade offs. Schipperke's are natural boat dogs.
Schipperke are truly natural noise makers!! 🙉🙉
@@OmmerSyssel Yes. Its in their DNA. :-)
VERY SMART!!!
A salty old sea dog once told me to keep several beer bottles full of fuel on board. If approached by the enemy you take them on deck and act drunk and welcome them by throwing the open bottles to them in their boat. More often then not you wouldn’t need an ignition source as some would be smoking, however if you do a few extra bottles made as Molotov cocktails would do the trick
Yeah, a couple of gasket topped bottles full of Everclear might come in handy, and you could raise it to your lips to keep the performance convincing.
That assumes you know you’re being approached by an ‘enemy’. Most of the time you don’t until it’s too late. You don’t wanna kill a bunch of fishermen because you don’t understand them.
@@donaldvanvliet9039 if they’ve got machine guns you could assume they’re the enemy
@@audi3318you think a couple of monatoff cocktails would work against guns, you really need to go back to school
Just don’t spill the gasoline filled bottles on your own boat 😂
Using a device to electrify livestock fences and discreetly placing a barrier around the vessel, enabling it to be activated as needed, would stun intruders without causing significant harm.
That can be done very easily. An electric fence charger, insulators and wire run all the way around the yacht. Battery powered fence chargers are available.
Not a fan of this idea. Electric fences for cattle are decidedly non-harmful, as a kid I would re-string them on the farm while they were live. At worst some one on the boat gets knocked overboard and it complicates the rescue. But floating buoys with weighted bottoms and poles could hold a fence with a much higher power strobing electric fence. It should have warning signs. But this wouldn’t work either as it would be dangerous to your neighbours anchoring along side, what happens when the wind changes?
@@davidloewen5528 you won’t re string with the new high power ones 10x voltage grew up on a farm 30odd years ago they’re totally different now
I love these types of chats.. I learn so much, thank you..
Great video and full of really valuable insights that are applicable not just in the sketchy parts of the world, but everywhere really. Boat stuff is generally really expensive, dinghy, outboards, even paddleboards and kayaks, fuel cans, ropes. All of this gear that is expensive to replace is also desirable for those living on the sea shore and as times get tougher people tend to make more desperate decisions. Love the driveway sensors. They go right on the list for the next trip to a hardware store. Likewise a big laser. Great idea. Ball bearings and an old fashion leather sling would be a fun security tool to master, great range, and easy to get in and out of jurisdictions.
Cross bows and harpoons are nice when catching a fish, heck gasoline in a glass bottles are colorful too
Not if you get it over yourself, your family or boat. And your insurance won't be happy or help either.
The locals are likely to view it as at a minimum excessive force... and you are then the premeditated crazy killer that may face their justice.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 they are talking about pirates and life threatening situations
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 no one cares how they will be judged when their life is in danger...... they care even less about what insurance will think.... seriously
Love the video very informative. It would be nice if other people would share their security measures as well for the sailing community. Would love to see more videos like this for sure stay safe out there God bless
Hornet/wasp spray and aim for the eyes. May cause blindness but is non lethal. It’s very direct and keeps you out of trouble
Having a strong 6'4" man aboard helps. 😊
Thanks for sharing.
it seems to me that Ben's action on that night was perfect. Same as it would be if you were in a camper. Nothing is certain but hard to beat a big canuck screaming at you fearlessly.
He just makes a bigger target for someone with a firearm. That's why firearms are considered the great equalizer. A small woman with a handgun can dispatch a "strong 6'4" man."
What I really really like is that you always think of the needs of local people. You are awesome guys !!!!!
Hey guys! GREAT video! Was so much fun to meet you and see the burning pirate scene!❤
That "guy shooting a flaregun" looked like Paul Harrell, who has had a long and distinguished military career long before his yt channel. Sadly, he's fighting stage 4 cancer now.
Rest in Peace Paul
Hey - I've been watching a few of your videos lately, and I have to say that this video about safety and possible piracy is the BEST of anyone I've come across. You share real-world news stories about piracy and theft related to sailboats around the world, you talk about the measures you take to be safe (very cool!!) and above all else - you stress that it's not all gloom and doom - that you have a 99.9% change of having an amazing journey. Many thanks for this realistic and balanced perspective. Safe sailing!!
Have you considered a tractor-trailer or cargo ship horn to alert your neighbors? They have pepper balls for paintball guns. If you keep a high-pressure washer on board, that amount of pressure can cut the skin at a closer range.
Thank you for doing this video. I feel like nobody talks about this. We are planning our sailing adventure to start next year and the nervous nelly in me needs to be prepared.
With the mace, you can get masks for the crew and spray as much as you want also there is a glove that is a taser its called a talon great for a woman to wear a female police officer wearing one quelled a bar fight single handed taking down 8 male patrons
There is gel mace , it’s hard to get off and it doesn’t spray it squirts a stream
Search exactly how to use hornet spray with a lighter, like a flame thrower. Also a few nasty 16 penny nails (xtra long nail) hammered in a board to use as a wicked club. You can cleverly blend it into your decor & keep it safely available. I have so much respect for you & your precious family
You need some night vision goggles. I would make sure I had several spearguns. Also, a couple of bows for bow fishing. Even a crossbow for fishing. I would put a flare on a long telescopic pole that could be launched with the pull of a string. Also, a shark bang stick works really good.
Excellent ideas!
Ben, Ashley: Hi from Calgary 🤠Calgary Stampede time here, hope you are enjoying life safe from the hurricane zone.
That quite simply was the BEST cruising boat security against piracy segment I have seen, and I follow 26 other cruising boat channels. I personally believe it shows common sense without violence as the first choice. Guns on board just increases the likelihood of serious injury or death.
Well done safe cruising we love Sailing Nahoa.
It’s no different from major city’s people travel in every day, some areas are unsafe you just weigh the risks and move around accordingly. Keep putting out great videos
"It's something you don't quickly forget!" Congratulations, you have mastered Expert level understatement 😂 ❤
Situational awareness. Always learn as much as you can, but not from paranoid sources. What are the actual risks? And what actually happens? You don't want to go full War Mode on pushy panhandlers. Don't brandish weapons -- that's usually a crime. Carry things that in an emergency can be used for defense. Connect with other boats and especially the locals as often as you can. They'll tell you what's up. Make friends. Be generous, but not flashy.
Have some stuff to share. Put it in bags that float. Fishermen acting a bit too....? Toss them some gift bags but behind them, way over to that side.. I learned from you guys that fishermen are sick to death of fish, rice, tea. Sodas, cookies.
If you're going to try the Tom Hanks radio trick -- have a loud hailer set up so your call and responses can be heard by the approaching people and everyone in hearing range. Maybe broadcast a few phone conversations you're having over Starlink. Let the world know you're better connected than CNN.
Lights. Super bright flash lights. Always great. "I see you... you can't see anything..." Really helpful coming into a harbor or anchorage at night.
But if you get the 'feeling' you're in a dodgy place. Leave. Later as you gain experience and situational awareness you might be a bit embarrassed that you over reacted. You'll quickly tune into what's safe and what might not be.
Time equals distance. If you leave now, you can probably be too far away and too difficult to find even by people in a boat four times the speed of your boat. If you have a good head start. Head out one way, get out of sight and then change direction. Turn off AIS.
The flare gun video showed what everyone who's thought about it figured out. During the L.A. Riots four shots into the air from a shotgun ended the local looting. (I was taking photos. There's a sequence from flat on the ground. I didn't know where the shots were coming from until the next day.) People who've been around fireworks and/or guns can tell the difference. Blanks are also distinctive but rarer -- so they'd clear the area. The sound of a shotgun racking in a shell is distinctive. Doesn't have to be a shot gun.
Make it difficult to get on board. I like the HH catamarans which have completely closed off sugar scoops. Not sure how you'd do this, but it would be a terrific deterrent. Also if you're sailing away, under power of course, and you're being approached, head into the wind and waves making your boat rock and roll. Good luck getting on board.
I've sailed the Bahamas, Philippines, Japan, Canada, US. The dodgiest people I saw anywhere around boats were here in the states, hanging out between the locked dock gate and the locked bathrooms, or on powerboats, drunk, stupid or both. I've traveled all over the world, a lot of it solo. Don't drink too much, don't gamble, buy/take drugs, hire prostitutes, buy 'dodgy' anything. Get a wrong vibe? Leave. People are amazing. Friendly, helpful.
well i have to say that the two of you are the first youtubers that even talked about pirates in yoru videos at all i had even posted in this one couples of youtubers about how they dealing with pirates and they refused to even talk about this subject at all so much so they would not even answer my question and gone as far to remove my question from all there videos that i kept asking on just there three videos i have posted for i really like to hear some one that is sailing there boat round the world too. so thanks for making this video.
Love you guys! Thanks for sharing this information. Safe travels. ❤
The first video I ever saw of yours was discussing this topic years ago. It’s what hooked me to watch everything that you share.
23:11 Malaysia doesnt have the death penalty for gun possession on a visiting sailboat for example. For Malaysia guns on board should be declared & will be kept by customs or sealed on board.
Sorry to hear about your experience in the Seychelles, we mostly have petty crime
It's safer where you guys are than where i live ..
common sense
Great Video
love you guys
I loved the video as we are almost ready to getting our yacht and setting sail so I love your doing this video as now I know a few things to have aboard for protection and intimidation and just being as best prepared as possible so yes please continue to do all kinds of things like this and thanks for the great content….
Please stay safe out there guys. Awesome information. Thanks for the awareness.
The music at 31 min was hilarious. It was like a heavy metal video!
Very well presented with a number of good and interesting ideas. I have considered the following Ideas some I have on board but till now I have not had to tried any as I never sailed yet to iffy places.
However, you can buy carbon wire for setting up an electrical fence at night around your safety lines they use them in Australia as deterrent for cattle they are run on solar charged battery unlike miles for fencing farmers need, cost is inexpensive to and easy to setup turn on and off. Also plan as well as red smoke bombs. I purchased anti-bear spray as well as old light weight netting with floats if followed at night may jam the props for the felons drop it after smoke bombing. These are ideas and I will sentup an electric fence if moored at night in a risky place. Keep up the good work and great advise. Thanks SV Skoiern IV
Hi Ben and Ashley, thanks for the video, one thing I would like to add, is one or two LED Spotlights, Soler battery-powered lights on the top of the Mast to light up the yacht from above and the surroundings. For security purposes, it's crucial that when you want to look out you don't need to use a flashlight in an emergency you need to hide yourselves by switch off the lights inside the yacht. The LED Spotlight should have a remote control for settings but one should take the operating distance into account and also point down in such a way that you aren't disturbing your neighbours, thus the reason I mentioned the spotlight and not a floodlight. What do you think?
Really interesting and informative video. Thanks and happy sailing to you all. ❤
Id love to see a video on your nav equipment, apps, etc. It'd also be cool to see a how to on when to deploy a drogue and how much line to let out etc
Great video guys!
How about sailing in no risk areas. There's many beautiful safe places around the globe.
I love 'this format', especially if it's easier.
Great update, solid information. Thank you and stay safe.
(Years ago, 'pressure sensitive' sensors were availalbe for specialty applications. Anything decent around now?
This is going to sound really silly, but slingshots are amazingly effective, and accurate. You can do a lot of damage with a .50 caliber lead round ball.
especially those with a brace for your forearm.
LOVE this type film nahoa!! ❤❤❤❤ yes more please!! Ty
Thanks for the video! Visibility usually is an advantage criminals have especially at night. Strong stroboscopic lights can mitigate that and give extra time for the crew to act. Since you have 2 young kids onboard, that might make you more of a target and also requires even more thought about what/how to protect yourselves. The best option is always staying alert and extra defensive even if it means staying away from some areas and choosing a longer route. I wish you'll never have to deal with anything more serious than a big loaded dipper. Stay safe!
Above and beyond, thanks for letting everyone know, great video y'all 🇺🇸👍
A small canon on the bow to fire warning shots
Love the name for the pyropirate Snaggletooth.❤ Ya'll made me smile.
Something my mom taught me was that you can have sounds on your phone of loading a gun. If you had someone creeping onboard within close proximity to hear these sounds it might freak them out enough to run off. Plus that lazer trick after? You might not know if they've got a gun outside but they might not want to risk it if it sounds like youre armed as well.
Truly inspirational family. You really do good in the world by showing your adventurous spirit and your approach this short life and inspiring others.My family and I hope one day to cross paths. Thanks for keeping these videos going and sharing 🙏
Ps u guys need to pump up the kites more often, just saying 😉
Can you get a 360 camera for the mast that is infrared at night so you can surveil the whole boat surrounding area at once? Do they have them with alarms? I know some cars have them now where you can see everything around all at once.
Can be applied to land or sea remote travel. We caravan in Australia and you stimulated a conversation with my husband that we should revisit our safety. With day to day options. Of course without guns. Thanks guys
Why what’s wrong with guns? Can’t trust yourself with them?
@@WaveformV1.0 Being a registered pistol shooter and long barrel owner its difficult to get permits for either these days and unlike the old days you cannot just rack them up in your ute or 4WD loaded when you travel here in Australia. When I travel to comp shoot I have two floor mounted gun safes in the rear seat floor ,one for my pistols and a separate one for ammunition, the laws are a lot stricter here down under. May I add if pulled over by a police officer my class of shooters licenses comes up flagged immediately even if my vehicle has two empty safes which I always leave open letting the approaching officer know they are clear and where they are , has made for some interesting interactions with trainee officers I might add. With the level of licenses I have I am reviewed ever two sometimes ever one year , fair enough I guess. Also here in Australia the police can knock on my door at any time of day or night to check my gun safes for safe storage its only ever happened once and that was from memory 2am , was interesting 2 be sure.
In Australia it’s way too much hassle especially going over state borders, cross bows and personal protection sprays are illegal in most places so are knives in many circumstances - also you are more likely to get yourself injured - a recent double murder of campers was possibly caused by them and their adversary having firearms…
@@pauls8456 Its about situational awareness as in any other country in the world I live remote rural NSW and travel off road extensively never had a problem nor the issues you are attempting to portray.
Great video guys, much appreciated :) best is to never get into close combat, as it will simply hurt in most cases, but well if one must, then being prepared (equipment, physical and mentally if possible) is key. Safe Sailing & Enjoy the Adventure. ☯
Just a suggestion for you guys with using mace it definitely can be a great way to defend yourself. I recommend you both expose yourself to it so you know what to expect and how to control yourself in that situation when you’re exposed. That’s why all law enforcement, military and security will all get sprayed during training. It’s no fun but it can definitely save your life by knowing exactly what to expect. Even with no wind you still can get exposed to the effects of it. Best of luck to you all with happy, healthy and safe travels!
Much admiration to you both, even more so having the tiny crew members. Is it possible to use electric mesh used to keep chickens, goats, steers controlled, the jolt stops anything boarding. Also I would have orange or red steering house lights on to give the eyes better sight. In danger zones I would wear thermal head set.
Amazing! Thank you for sharing this video. Greetings from Hansa Bay & from Madang, Papua New Guinea!
Hey guys I just started watching you two weeks ago and I love your videos I watch them over and over and I feel like part of the family.very awesome and entertaining do you think you will ever sail to japan.
Thankyou, been thinking about sailing with my wife and kid at some point, and have given this topic some thought... or at least i thought i had thankyou for the tips and tricks :) sail safe have fun :)
I like that you are security conscious. I am too. And the video was great. And I like Table Talk with Ben and Ashley!
Smooth sailing and stay safe.🙏☀️🇦🇺
The best video EVER!!! Stay safe, Stay blessed!!!
What if you could use something that could shoot high-pressure water at an incoming ship? You could deter them or wash them out to the sea. After that I would suggest moving the boat somewhere in case they decide to come back for more.
Another Awsm episode thanks guys! Ben what Sunny’s have you got they look really good.
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I highly recommend a decent set of night vision goggles or at least a monocular. Something like a PVS14 along with thermal would tell you a lot about potential danger well in advance without letting them know you’ve spotted them. A good setup would cost as much as a dinghy, but even if it never saves your life, the view of the night sky through night vision would be well worth it! You only think you’ve seen the stars. . .
As far as firearms, I believe I would just have to keep a 3D printer onboard and print firearms as needed. I’d have to look into the laws around guns vs gun parts/ammunition, but a barrel is easily lost in a tool box and is the only “non-printable” part required for the most basic firearm. When in danger of an “inspection” just toss the plastic overboard, throw the barrel in a tool box, and print a new one when you are in the clear. The other option would be flaregun barrel inserts (turns a basic flaregun into a small caliber pistol). It would offer the same advantage as the 3D printed option, but you wouldn’t have to throw it overboard, just remove the insert and conceal it. Downside is it is a single shot and reloading sucks. Fighting pirates with road flares and mace, just doesn’t cut it for me.
I have zero experience with international port inspections, but I can’t believe they are thorough enough to overcome creative customized concealment. Maybe I’m wrong, but I would welcome the challenge. “Gun free” zones just seem like the ideal place for pirates to pirate and I couldn’t stand the idea of intentionally being disadvantaged in a fight that involved my loved ones. If there is going to be a fight for life or freedom, I will take every possible advantage and then cheat any way I can.
NV is not really good option, this is not military. You want to let people know they have been seen to deter them. And ultimately, you have to weight if having gun is more of an risk than not having it. After all, you can probably deter 99% of thieves just by scaring them away. And from that 1% most can probably be fought off with minor force with what they have.
But honestly, you might as well stay at home if you are not comfortable with the risk.
@@mukkaar I didn’t say throw away your flashlights and pepper spray. . . You can’t “weigh your options” and choose the correct tools in advance, because you have no idea as to what you will have to face until you are smack dab in the middle of a predicament. Weighing your options would be deciding which tool you pick up while stepping out onto the deck. Completely abandoning the idea of using a tool before you know what challenge you face is not “weighing the options”. That is guessing and hoping for the best. I can only assume that you have zero experience with nightvision if you don’t understand how it would be very useful out on the water. Just laying on the deck looking at the stars makes it worth the cost. Everything else is a bonus.
@@athhud Lol, I have been trough service and used nv. It's very useful for seeing in dark.
But if you want to deter someone, and also see. Flashlight is much cheaper and useful option.
And by weighing the risk I mean that is having gun going to posses so much of an inconvenience and risk, as in being caught with it if you try to hide it. Going to be more of an inconvenience and risk than small chance of something really bad happening. Honestly you are much more likely to die off some kind of other accident, disease, storm or whatnot so you might as well use your resources and effort minimizing those instead.
I mean if you have NV or really want one and have extra cash for it, it's a cool thing to have. But I wouldn't advice someone getting one since flashlight works just as well and is cheaper. What I would advice getting is security cameras, and have ones that can see in dark. That's actually really useful.
@@mukkaar lol a flash light
Fuck that shit, Benelli m4 super 90 semi auto, Glock 17 gen 5 and a Sig m400 tread AR 55.6 with Romeo Juliet red dot magnifier combo. I am not going anywhere without those three things.
Are you ok?
...except to prison.
@@joelmartin6726 ocean prison?
Love your channel. Great defense options. I would not want to mess with Ben when he's defending his family! Marilyn C
Loved the episode. More like this would be great!
I love the intro!! You two are Amaaaazing Humans :)
Loving Grammar Angel checking in: It's "Disorienting" (not disorientating). Xoxoxo
half right, a simple google would show you that.
Well done video. Some good ideas here worth considering. The people who suggest a gun is the answer clearly are not experienced cruisers. Not declaring a weapon makes you the criminal, with very serious consequences when caught. Good on you for your sage advice.
💯. Experienced this as a crew member on a small cruising yacht Greece-Thailand via Red Sea. Unknown to me the skipper had firearms on board and did not declare them during an emergency stop into Israel! FUN TIMES !!!
I believe there are ways to cleverly blend in a weapon for protection. One that a metal detector wouldn't pick up on. In other waters I guess the ol saying I'd rather be judged by a jury of 12 than carried by 6, doesn't apply. The governments should enforce strict penalties for piracy offenses, imo
@Sassygagirl your clever gun is far more likely to put you and your boat in a foreign jail than save you.
@@danielcallinan5629Which shouldn’t be an indictment of the gun or the gun ownership but one of governments not allowing people the ability to adequately defend themselves while visiting.
@adamnolin704 as a gun owner and one who carried guns aboard in Alaska and British Columbia for brown bear protection, I'm simply stating the fact that US gun laws are unique in the world and one should not assume other countries care one iota about American gun rights or views on the way Americans view gun possession. My original statement was intended for those who are considering taking their gun aboard while sailing abroad. Those who do should know that you will have your gun quarantined once declared. Failing to declare is treated very harshly. You will likely lose your boat. The Bahamas took my speargun. Told me I could get it back when I return to that same port to check out. What's the point if you cannot have it when in their waters? Same with every island down the line all the way to Trinidad (you can't even have camouflage items in their country, not even a pink camo hat). We live by their laws as a visitor. USA rights and legal system do not follow you.
Thank you, great video with good information. 😊
Yes that flashing flash light is cute but my pistols flash to which is extremely disorienting when flashes are followed by bangs.
Great video, as always! You guys are such an inspiration. My gramps once threw an old bundle of rope in the water to foul the prop of an approaching pirate boat in S. Philippines. Could use some old fishing net washed ashore as well.
Chandlers were in sight of an RFA vessel with marines on board at the time of their abduction!
I had, in a 12 year circumnavigation, a 9mm pistol and a Mossberg 12G pump. Two incidents in that time justified the hassle.
Random squeeze bottles of pool acid around the boat (in winch handle pockets) are handy for those unexpected unwanted visitors.
NICE!
Continue to stay safe. Take some BJJ, learn some close quarters chokes.
Hi Ben liked you vid on Pirates and what weapons to use againest them. Another item you might consider is wasp and horenet spray. It had a good range of around 30 feet and if things really get bad hold a lit lighter in front and now you have a flame thrower and that will really get their attention. If you get a chance check it out.
Safe traveles !
JR
So where do you get your information regarding what areas are a potential problem? Some internet links would be helpful. TIA
Description updated. Caribbean; safetyandsecuritynet.org/ IMB also a good source: www.icc-ccs.org/piracy-reporting-centre/live-piracy-map
We carried wasp spray. Never had to use it while cruising Mexico. Love Mexico.
I have a sailboat invention for pirate activity that has a 100% stop and cruise on with out issues
Awesome guys I learned a lot. There is a lot of stuff out there but its like you said what countries will allow certain none - lethal weapons. The spear gun or spear pistol looked like a great idea but it looks like you have already been through that. Hope you never need any of it. Cheers🍻
Hand flares are actually used as bear defense in Alaska.
There are RUclipsrs that have built 500 watt lasers. While it's not deadly, it can do some serious damage and set a pirate boat on fire. There are laser torches for $100 that can set paper on fire.
You will most likely just permanently blind the possible pirates and yourself, unless their boat is drenched in gasoline, it will not ignite a moving target
@@bluemamba5317 You're only going to blind yourself if you aim at your own eyes. Under 1 to 10 watts, you can't easily set things on fire. Blinding a pirate is not a bad outcome. There are some diffused lasers that temporarily blind that can be used as a warning to not mess with you. If they persist, switch to higher power lasers.
They cost a bit of money , but a thermal monocular is a very handy bit of kit at night , can get a decent one for around $1500 , night vision monoculars will do the job also the infrared illuminators on them have a fair range , moonlit nights they are great .
Bear spray in gel form is a great option in windy situations. Extra large ultra high powered led beam light might be some good night time intimidation as well. I wonder about air rifles??? There are some seriously powerful .50 cal air rifles these days.
I read about a guy who had the frame of a Thompson carbine machined but solid inside, he then used a real barrel, drum mag and Furniture so it looked exactly like a real Thompson but absolutely not real. Said sailing through the Malaysia Islands all it took was for him to walk around with the fake gun holding it up so it was easily identifiable which scared pirates off 3 different times.
and then he woke up …
Airsoft makes very realistic looking ARs
@@Kathikas1 At least he woke up.
Blue (beam) laser pointers can be effective. The cheap chinese ones off ebay, blue laser pointers, are more powerful than the label suggests.
Thry can burn grass. More to the point, they will easily burn up someones eyeball and blind them.
As a last resort, this would injure and permanently blind an attacker.
But be so so careful about the beam reflecting back at you. But it does work and could be a useful addition to your defence strategy.
`This might be crazy, what about this. take a bunch of carolina reaper peppers or ghost peppers grind them up into a fine powder and when needed mix with water and put in a super soaker. I bet getting that in your eyes/nose /mouth would stop anybody trying to board your boat. I could be wrong because I have never run this by anybody, but I alwasy think of that when I hear about pirate defense options.
I heard a guy did that for his car, but it was diluted Sriracha.
@@bdmenne I believe those are the hottest peppers in the world or close to it. Also, you can adjust the concentration of pepper to water. I guess the tricky part is finding volunteers/victims to get the mix just right :)
@@timmcmullen5 and some people have zero response to peppers. its rare, but ive seen police academy videos of people treating the police mace like water to the face!
Safe Room? Electrify the exterior companionway with copper strips/wire? Paintball gun attached to a compressor? Frozen Paint Balls? Auto feed pellet gun?
Much Love and Respect to you from the PNW!
I like your info. Canuck it up! Thanks.
Fish with handlines, use 165kg line, have 2 of 50m length leave them out at night, any skiff crossing or approching from the stern will wrap their props up pretty quickly