BOAT SUNK! Stuck on Remote Island 

Thanks for watching everyone! Just to clear a couple of thing up: 1. This is not staged or fake, we lost the boat to a huge, unexpected storm. The anchor pulled, the boat went side on, took on water, sunk and we lost most of the gear on the boat. Although I didn't see it happen, this is the most likely situation. Yes, there are things we ofcourse could have done differently. 2. The coast guard picked us up when they could 3 days later. 3. You can't see the outboard clearly, as it was trimmed up. But it has a 140hp on the back, also ruined. 4. The boat was salvaged in the weeks following, Coxy bought the boat back from the insurance company and is now getting fixed up again! 5. Fortunately, there were no spillage of fuel or oil. WE NEVER, EVER- stage any of our videos or experiences. And we NEVER WILL. Thanks to you guys with the kind words, we tried to make the absolute most of a shitty situation. As always in life. I'll see you out here! Az

The guy with the prosthetic leg climbed up that rock wall faster that I could have with my two normal legs not to mention swimming out to the boat! Amazing! Sorry for all the troubles and I know losing stuff sucks, but at the end of the day, equipment can be replaced, but people are irreplaceable!

Its weird how this happens sometimes, with no explanation. I had a Yamaha Southwind that flipped in a totally protected anchorage in Arnhem Land. Never worked out what caused it. Love Middle Percy, we were there in out Catamaran earlier this year, they gave us a couple of shoulders of goat, made some wicked goat curry. Robin & Annie are a great couple and made us very welcome at the homestead.

That guy gets around better on one leg than a lot of ppl with two.

Losing a boat that would just crush my soul because I'd never have a way to recoup the loss. Lost an entire computer hard drive full of pictures, videos and files from canoe trips that I can never replace and I mourn that loss like losing a body part. My sympathies! ;(😢😢🙁

100% voting for you guys . Hands down my favourite out of all the others I follow them all !. I think it's the purity and vibration you guys have . Cheers . Pleasure to watch

The whole world needs to pay attention to the way you and your mates hang out and enjoy what you do. And in my opinion hands down the champions.

Glad to see a 30/30 make an appearance in the film. You fella's have too much fun. Love it.

I really appreciate the honesty in this episode. Yes it's not always sunshine, rainbows and coconuts. André in Sydney

Good it all worked out with many repairs to do. In the South East US we'd call the episode ART "Advanced Redneck Training"! Watch your bare toes around those coals I learned.

ALL OF YOU AT BACK TO BASICS ARE VERY WELL TRAINED, ITS IN YOUR BLOOD, THANK YOU FOR SHARING NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, PLEASE CONTINUE TO BE YOU.

I've been waiting for this episode, glad you put it to air mate, truee godddd haha and the pirate has some good footwork

Very sorry for your misfortune, We live in Fort Myers, Florida. Hurricane Ian laid waste to our most beautiful, serene, beach communities. It was truly biblical. On the upside the community is strong, resilient. Fighters to the tenth power, like the 3rd Monkey trying to board Noah's Arch. We hope your boat can be put back in order. The hardest obstacles are put aside for his toughest and strongest warriors. These tests bring us together, to strengthen our faith and resolve. So Much Love and prayers for Y'all, God Bless.

Well done for staying positive guys ❤️🙏🤙

Hard pill to swallow! Appreciate you guys sharing the good and the bad.

Thanks for sharing, You guys are blessed and you have each other for the ultimate survival. Curry goat and rice i cant think of anything better on such unfortunate day. Good team with positive energy. Stay safe👍🏽🙏🏼❤️🇸🇽🇬🇾

Yes bro as a young fisherman myself i really feel your lost but greatest thing is that u still have life....everything else can replace.....just life bro.....bless up !!stay focus an dem island's.......one love 👍🥇💯✊watching from st.kitts/nevis 🇰🇳🇰🇳🇰🇳🇰🇳🇰🇳in the Caribbean............

To the bloke with the prosthetic leg. Absolutely Shit hot mate!! you climbed those rocks like a legend.Better than I could have. Cheers to you!!

Wow, what a pickle. Love the mindset dealing with it. I’m glad you’re safe!

I know the feeling man, I had my brand new A7riii on a tripod taking some timelapse shots at lake Tahoe and a big gust of wind came through and sent it into the water never to be seen again.

Sorry man sorry for the boat good luck getting to shore😊😊😊

There's normally 2 place to park a boat, beach it on the shore or out in the deep. In between is no man's land. What happens is as the tide goes out the waves break in the shallow water and turn into mountains. It will pull the anchor, snap the rope or flip the boat. Another tip I put two main anchors and one stern anchor to keep the boat facing the sea.

That sucks mate I know that feeling it hurts! keep the amazing Content coming fellas love them

Wow guys! Crazy bad luck but ya definitely made the best of it all, good attitude and and great people around ya! That goat looked awesome!

This was a gnarly one! One of those trips I’m happy to have skipped 😂

I'm very happy for you and your brother I watch both of ya's, maky\ak, its a lot of fun seeing in this "TIMES" you can still live old school.

Awesome episode! I have hunted with firearms for food and adventure most of my life and I really enjoyed seeing this content! Thanks B2B🇦🇺🤩

Great vid. Sorry about the boat... Good friends, good food, good vibes. Doing it all together. Great job mate

SO sorry you had to deal with this. My friend lost a boat over 30 years ago with my partner also on it. It sank FAST! They got a distress call out but it was after sunset off So. California in winter. They had to wait 45 minutes while watching patrolling craft and copters look for them. The lights on the floatation devices cracked against the deck while the boat was going down. I hope you recover more gear. I’m glad you are basically okay. Hope the shin and foot heals quickly. Be safe out there!

Sorry you are going through a tough time. Hopefully, you guys run into some good luck soon.

What an adventure! Good stuff

Was cool to see the compass bolted to the table that sailing popao put there

I would vote in a heartbeat but going through a tuff time right now but good luck and many blessings you all deserve it!!!!

Enjoying yr video from fiji 🇫🇯

im new to this channel and what a video it is to be my first video to watch!!!! i just want to say i am hooked now!! time to binge watch the channel!!!

The Topwater Invitational costs 25 AUD which converts to USD $16.78 to watch one video of all 10 creators. I know a couple of the other channels from RU-vid - Reef Addicts and Rokkit Kit. B2B is hands down the winner among those three. Good luck to you Mates - hopefully Fran's included.

I’m LOVING the serenading muso in the background. What a Fuckn legend! What always makes a tricky situation better, is a good tune…last episode, the tunes were about love lost; this episode, it was about losing your one main love: The Boat

Az, I have put this episode down to one of the best. You are an inspiration and a leader when the shit hit the fan. Keep livn the dream and remember what you lost is only white goods. Life is precious. Stay safe.

Smashes knee on rocks, Nikki one ups ya tearing skin off her foot then duct tapes it up, what a trooper!! Definitely made some lemonade out of that situation guys.

Sorry for your loss, but on the bright side it makes for a great video 😢.

Sorry for the loss of gear! I feel bad for all involved. No one got hurt though, except for a bum knee and a foot boo boo. Still in all, another great video. Thank you!

Bad deal with the boat but what an absolute paradise! That curried goat looked absolutely incredible! Thats the sort of place and trip that id have a damned hard time ever leaving.

Wow, it's awesome!

Top stuff bro. 🤙

Bummer 🌊😎

Wishing you much success with everything, losing the footage - I really feel for you. The boat - not a self draining deck was that the issue - Loaded up with rainwater and ocean waves and sank it in the big seas? Awesome episode, Old mate with the Blade - He was out goating the goats! What a champion. Good luck with the invitational. Dive safe, eat well, have fun! 👊🤿🤠🍻

…… great Sorry for the loss

That sucks the boat sinking I know the feeling I woke up to the same thing on my first video You get over it with another boat one I can sleep on yes goats taste good all the best for the future she’ll be right mate

WOW! I thought this was a catchy title. So sorry for the loss of the boat and it’s contents.

Thats really bad luck guys you took it really well best of luck all of you

turned a muck up into a tuck up 🙃🐐

Do you guys have any travel tips for how we should get out on our own adventures, maybe you could make a video on that? I see y’all saying to go out and explore but I don’t know where to start to even plan something.

Man, your handling that well. Not my boat and I'm pissed.😖 But, the adventure continues!

That is seriously F*cked up!!! Hang in there guys!!

Robin came to the rescue with his dinghy !

Thankfully this happened on a civilized island with other people and shelter on the island! 🙏🙏

Amazing positive attitude! But as they say,Sh*%#*t happens! Good luck to you and the Back to Basics crew. Nice bunch of people there on that island!

Is that middle Percy island?

Just after some advice, would you recommend a second anchor on the stern to keep the bow pointing into the swell. Was the boat fitted with auto bilge pumps.

“ boat is smashed to pieces “ 😂😂

That was a full on Fiji style cook up! Loved it!

Sorry about the boat, but you all made the best of it with the goat🙂

“Goat balls” here in Tennessee is referred to as “Mountain Oysters “. Sorry about your boat, I lost a 40 footer last year. It sucks, but yer stuff can be replaced…. Ya got yer health, that’s all that truly matters👍

Surviving a super storm cell off the central Queensland coast ,, that's livin Onwards & upwards

That one guy with one leg is a bad ass

just watching i see your at the percy group theres always someone there you will get help

It's rough days like this that make you appreciate the good days.

that shack reminds me of crocodile Creek up in yampi sound before it got washed out by a storm. it makes me sad

Yeah, I lost a Nikon Z-6 and card, with a bunch of stuff. So I know the feeling. Will check out the documentary, and obviously give you a vote.

I thought this was another survival challenge video the first couple of times I saw it on my feed. It wasn't till the Instagram post that I noticed it was the new boat...dang.

Good friends, great places, good camping, top feeds ! What else could you ask for really?. I really like how you use your firearm in a responsible manner, everyone should be able to own one even if just to shoot coconuts down. Love what you guy's do and how you do it, you are living the life millions of us aspire to. Thank you for showing us all how life should be lived.

Carelessness !

HECTIC dudes, sorry to see this. But it is salvageable.

I love old mates content pirate of strange bay.

Crazy that yo have a 30 30 there so rare in America

Oh that is so sad.......

You never mentioned how the boat actually sunk?? And what happened to the motors?

Yeewww!! 🤙

is that jayson mitchell? and is this around the percy group and stanage bay?

Oh bud so sorry you lost that gear. But hey it’s made a great part to your story. I was really waiting for the verdict on the goat stew. Was it any good?

Not good, did you turn the boat around at anchor to have the bow facing the swell. Keep safe

When see this sort of stuff it makes me wanna get a RIB.

stranded deep

Happened to our boat when I was a kid anchored off Morton Island through a storm. Shit happens, carry on.

That bloke on the prosthetic is a fucking weapon!

3030 is a good friend to have around

What a total 😞 😞😕 !!! Don't pay attention to those who criticize you. It's very easy to be in a nice safe place and hurl darts or give advice. You two are great !!!

Comes to mind. why didn't anchor the boat in the lagoon in the first place, storm's coming and you make the wrong move, been at sea on the Great Barrier Reef for 20 years, chartering for tourists, fishers and the like, never underestimate the power of Mother sea, hope this will be a lesson for the future...

Absolute ripper of vid considering the circumstances! Deleted an insane amount of footage from a great few days before, it kills ya. Only way I got over it was remembering that at least I got to live through it!

"BACK 2 THE BANK MANAGER" with your brother and into a simple and basic 300k genesis

Sorry for the loss, mate. You'll come stronger after all these shitty stuff, and that's for sure.

That blows sorry that happened to u

Explore, seek, it's the lifeblood of mankind.

I'll give ya a like, sub and comment mate. Very unfortunate 🙏 Good luck

What's the name of the song old mate was playing on the guitar so crazy guys loved the top water episodes

THE MOST IMPORTANT IS YOUR ALL ALIVE, BOATS CAN BE REPLACED LIVES CAN NOT, I'M BELIEVE, YOU LL FIGURE SOMETHING OUT, YOUR WELL TRAINED.

1:37 you can see the lid of the camp oven

Theres this great invention, called shoes!

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