11/15/2023-today we sailed with Jameson, his son Sully on Kekoa for the 5th time. This is a MUST DO when you go to St. John! Unbelievable story…to perfect day sailing around the island. Each trip has been its own adventure.
This film evoked a lot of emotion. I did some communications work for the relief effort after Irma and Maria in St. John. The first time I came down, all I can remember was looking at the hillsides and it looking like broken match sticks. I remember driving past donkeys stranded on the side of the road looking completely lost but content that they had weathered the storm. I vividly remember all of the boats that were pushed ashore; having to have a security team just to go out in town because of the threat of looting; the ferry ride from St. Thomas and surveying the damage from a distance. Truly an incredible story of perseverance through hardship, on many levels, all throughout life. If I ever make it back down, I will be sure to book a charter with you gentlemen in hopes I can get a deeper look into the story than what you have graciously provided here.
Proud to be the second to ever complete the race solo on a paddleboard in 2022. I have plans to race again in 2025 to try to be the fastest to ever finish the race on a paddleboard. Great video guys great accomplishment. 🙌🏼👊🏼
Wow, this was amazing! Thank you to everyone who worked on this film, and thank you to the brothers and their families for being an inspiration of determination and commitment!
We just sailed on the beautiful Kekoa today and then we watched this video when we returned to the condo we're renting. What an amazing story of courage, perseverance, and strong family bonds. So impressive!
We had another amazing day on Kekoa with Jamison and crew that was the culmination of a fantastic 10 days on St. John. This feature emphasizes the passion, spirit and soul of the family. Kekoa is a beautiful boat with an epic origin story! If you get the chance to spend a day on Kekoa, please do. You’ll have time you’ll not soon forget.
I actually went on this boat while on a visit to St. John. This boat is absolutely incredible and I am so glad I was able to go on it. I was surprised to hear they made a film when they told us on the boat, but when I watched it, it was amazing! Can’t wait to go again this year!! Great work!
everything great in life, the only really phenomenal accomplishments worth celebrating come by serious struggle and overcoming adversity in this life! Great story!
These videos are amazing - as are your thermos mugs. Thanks! I saw a vid about Jamison’s story a few years back and he was the inspiration for us finally sailing to St John this year. What a tale😂
Spectacular story telling yeti . These are my kind of people and places , not just a company add . A life of real life people and places . Thanks again for sharing your wonderful story’s . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. 🌍🌏🌎🍻🤩👍🏼
Love the romance of the 60 decibel table saw. I think mine is about 140 decibels and would totally ruin the script. lol Yeti can defiantly capture the raw energy of the human spirit.
What a great story, thank you for sharing....I bet they were building this boat by my old work building at 10 Storehouse Row in North Charleston, SC. Glad to see Kekoa is back in Action!!!
A friend recommended me this video. I am not such a boat addict but I do want to go sailing now. Just need to find such a crew to go with and share there love for it ! Awesome documentary !
Yeti you guys out done it again. well put together video making look easy and yet doing the marketing better and better each years, and for the legends on the film nothing but well done it gave me a little motive to finish my land cruiser one day maybe one day..
Congrats and to do as brothers and to smile and laugh afterwards and even during even probably at times disagreeing y’all are pure inspiration family and me and my brother strive to be like y’all
The company that had hired the captain to deliver the boat to St. John hadn't purchased the boat due to the market crash in 2008. They ended up folding and the boys got the boat back. It was never salvaged as it was floating high in the water and needed to be repaired, which was covered by insurance.
@@COgirl16 So, once the boat was delivered, the brothers would have gotten paid? Since it wasn't delivered, no money changed hands. It was still owned by the brothers when they retrieved it from the sea?
@@latentsea ya, I do know vessels abandoned at sea can be claimed by anyone according to maritime law. There was a cat in the Caribbean that was salvaged by a fisherman and hauled it out, flipped it right side up and sold it.
Fantastic story! Question: is there a maritime law or unwritten rule/code that says once you abandon ship whoever discovers that boat gets to keep it? I wonder if the buyer of that boat who lost Kekoa in those rough seas ever asked for it back.
Wow.. your documentaries are top notch. Exiting, beautiful authentic people and great stories!
11/15/2023-today we sailed with Jameson, his son Sully on Kekoa for the 5th time. This is a MUST DO when you go to St. John! Unbelievable story…to perfect day sailing around the island. Each trip has been its own adventure.
This film evoked a lot of emotion. I did some communications work for the relief effort after Irma and Maria in St. John. The first time I came down, all I can remember was looking at the hillsides and it looking like broken match sticks. I remember driving past donkeys stranded on the side of the road looking completely lost but content that they had weathered the storm. I vividly remember all of the boats that were pushed ashore; having to have a security team just to go out in town because of the threat of looting; the ferry ride from St. Thomas and surveying the damage from a distance. Truly an incredible story of perseverance through hardship, on many levels, all throughout life. If I ever make it back down, I will be sure to book a charter with you gentlemen in hopes I can get a deeper look into the story than what you have graciously provided here.
Just got to kick it with Jameson on a day charter to bvi, so nice getting to chat with him about the build, the islands, and what he’s learned.
Proud to say I’ve sailed with captain Ryan, couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Going back soon, I hope to do it again!
Proud to be the second to ever complete the race solo on a paddleboard in 2022. I have plans to race again in 2025 to try to be the fastest to ever finish the race on a paddleboard.
Great video guys great accomplishment. 🙌🏼👊🏼
This touched me. It gives me hope for the race of animals we call humans.
Wow, this was amazing! Thank you to everyone who worked on this film, and thank you to the brothers and their families for being an inspiration of determination and commitment!
We just sailed on the beautiful Kekoa today and then we watched this video when we returned to the condo we're renting. What an amazing story of courage, perseverance, and strong family bonds. So impressive!
Lived and love the island life and saltwater adventure. Family is everything. Thanks guys.
We had another amazing day on Kekoa with Jamison and crew that was the culmination of a fantastic 10 days on St. John. This feature emphasizes the passion, spirit and soul of the family. Kekoa is a beautiful boat with an epic origin story! If you get the chance to spend a day on Kekoa, please do. You’ll have time you’ll not soon forget.
What a beautiful story of family, love, grace and determination. Two amazing men!
Beautiful story about commitment, passion and connection.
Made me want to quit my job and turn a similar dream into reality.
Inspirational, thank you.
I actually went on this boat while on a visit to St. John. This boat is absolutely incredible and I am so glad I was able to go on it. I was surprised to hear they made a film when they told us on the boat, but when I watched it, it was amazing! Can’t wait to go again this year!! Great work!
Love the spirit and the determination.. Most people would have given up.. For sure will look them up if our paths cross
Absolute LEGENDS. I’m speechless........ +story-telling and cinematography is amazing
I went out today sailing with you and your incredible baby.
Thanks for sharing.
Wanda 🇵🇷
everything great in life, the only really phenomenal accomplishments worth celebrating come by serious struggle and overcoming adversity in this life! Great story!
an amazing story. nothing better to have your brother by you, SALT LIFE BROTHERS!!!
These guys are incredibly inspiring. It makes me wish I had a brother or another sibling to have the bond that they do. Congratulations!
I truly needed to hear and see this story today thank you. You have become my favorite channel. 🤙🙏
I remember first discovering the story of these brothers and Kekoa 10 or so years ago from Savannah Jane Buffett. Great storyline
A fantastic story and the production quality is unreal. Pretty inspiring stuff!
Well done to the directors and their team.
What a story, bond, talent. The cinematography incredible.
Thank you.
We Sailed on her last night ~ she is alive and well. Well done.
I was born on that base. Lived in Vermont, love wooden boats and wanted to be a boat builder like my Gullah geechee grandpa over in mt pleasant.
These videos are amazing - as are your thermos mugs. Thanks!
I saw a vid about Jamison’s story a few years back and he was the inspiration for us finally sailing to St John this year. What a tale😂
Wow, great story and a beautifully done video Yeti, once again!! thankyou
What an awesome story of desire, commitment, heartache and a brothers love. Thank you for sharing
I am so moved by the brotherhood, love of a craft, and tenacity with these people. I feel it in my heart. That is the telling of a story worth told.
Spectacular story telling yeti . These are my kind of people and places , not just a company add . A life of real life people and places . Thanks again for sharing your wonderful story’s . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. 🌍🌏🌎🍻🤩👍🏼
Beautiful, poignant storytelling. Amazing work by everyone involved in this production.
Wow, what an amazing story. I have been looking for a sailing charter for our upcoming trip. I'm looking not looking anymore! This is it!
THANK YOU guys for bringing the tears of joy to my eyes. Beautifully told and shot. May your Island recover the way your Kekoa did!
Incredible story. Incredible boat. Great crew! You definitely need to go on it when visit St.John USVI.
Love the romance of the 60 decibel table saw. I think mine is about 140 decibels and would totally ruin the script. lol Yeti can defiantly capture the raw energy of the human spirit.
I cry at the end each time I watch it.
What an amazing story. Thanks for sharing
Great video. Y'all are so fortunate to have each other...
Awesome stuff. And the moral is - be in nature, and keep on going!
What an amazing story and film.
Talk about an underrated channel on UA-cam.... ishh!
Incredible short film!!! 🙏🙌⛵️
Next time we’re there, we’ll be sure to sail with ya! Great story 👍🏼
I've been on the "Before." Can't wait to return to the "After." Jameson, Ryan, Kekoa: indomitable!!!
Awesome, thank you fur sharing this story with the world!
What a great story, thank you for sharing....I bet they were building this boat by my old work building at 10 Storehouse Row in North Charleston, SC. Glad to see Kekoa is back in Action!!!
I love this story so much. Such resilience.
My favorite Island and a fantastic story!
What a gnarly and beautiful story!
Wow, a truly inspirational story. And yet another stunning video from YETI, beautifully shot and put together. Amazing work, please keep making them!
We were on the Kekoa last week wonderful experience. thank you for this amazing story!
A friend recommended me this video. I am not such a boat addict but I do want to go sailing now. Just need to find such a crew to go with and share there love for it ! Awesome documentary !
Yeti you guys out done it again. well put together video making look easy and yet doing the marketing better and better each years, and for the legends on the film nothing but well done it gave me a little motive to finish my land cruiser one day maybe one day..
Wonderful story! Amazing boat, and truly awesome Brotherhood. Jamison and Ryan, you guys are inspirational. Thank you!
Absolutely incredible film!!
Incredible story and some of the most beautiful shots I've ever seen!!
Truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing this story!
Awe-Inspiring......just too much for words!!!
True story of inspiration. Respect.
What a great story.
Amazing story! Well done fellas! Keep going.
There is so much goodness in this well told story ❤️
Simply excellent in all respects...
I love this. Keeps me sane in a way. Refreshing.
epic boys!!!! ill be in St. John fly fishing in 11 days. Hope to run into you!
Epic storytelling! How could you not want to be a part of Yeti Tribe? I'm all in! #Yeti_TheWayOfLife
I have been loving the Yeti video series this one was amazing great work everyone!
👏👏👏👏
Well now I want to come visit
Incredibly inspirational story
The soundtrack is on point
Truly incredible thank you
What a great story!! Thank you for sharing
What an amazing story
When your on the path the path appears
Nice work guys.
Congrats and to do as brothers and to smile and laugh afterwards and even during even probably at times disagreeing y’all are pure inspiration family and me and my brother strive to be like y’all
Love makes all things whole.
Excellent... Absolutely Excellent!!
That was really cool. Thanks for sharing
Wow!
Just wow!
you guys are ledgends
Excellent!
Well done
Love. This.
When the Vessel was lost at sea. Did the brothers get to keep the money from the initial sale and the salvaged Vessel?
I wonder the same.... a vessel abandoned at sea is available to be claimed free.
The company that had hired the captain to deliver the boat to St. John hadn't purchased the boat due to the market crash in 2008. They ended up folding and the boys got the boat back. It was never salvaged as it was floating high in the water and needed to be repaired, which was covered by insurance.
@@COgirl16 So, once the boat was delivered, the brothers would have gotten paid? Since it wasn't delivered, no money changed hands. It was still owned by the brothers when they retrieved it from the sea?
Doesn’t make sense, more to the story here...?
@@latentsea ya, I do know vessels abandoned at sea can be claimed by anyone according to maritime law. There was a cat in the Caribbean that was salvaged by a fisherman and hauled it out, flipped it right side up and sold it.
Amazing story!!!
Amazing! ❤️
Amazing
Fantastic story! Question: is there a maritime law or unwritten rule/code that says once you abandon ship whoever discovers that boat gets to keep it? I wonder if the buyer of that boat who lost Kekoa in those rough seas ever asked for it back.
WoW just WoWWWWW
amazing story
I love it all my jaw has dropped
Thank you everyone who purchased these overpriced products cause these films are really great
That was pretty cool
I road the that boat that’s so cool
Yetis are in the engine room. I see what ya did there ;)
Nice JM family from the bvi
Cool story
What were the bananas under the boat for?
Thought that was a joke at first but it looks like they were actually using them to help the boat slide down the track and into the water. Hilarious!!