Disaster at Sea. Lightning strikes my boat and it is sinking. My battle to save the boat. 

The danger is over. With all of your help so far we can carry on. We thank you.

You make MacGuyver look like a girl scout. What a legend.

I sent you $300 Plukky, hoping for a quick recovery ✌😊👍

Holly sh*t!!! Lightning strike, a hole in the boat, go repair and there are sharks!!! When it rains it pours!!!! Great under pressure!!👍 Best of luck!

Plukky. Dont be so damn hard on yourself. Alone on the boat, at night, no electrical (for the most part) and you still managed to save the boat! That is absolutely incredible and shows your resolve. The community will pull through for you. resilient is your word. Good on ya mate. You might have "made mistakes" but thats all in retrospect. You saved the boat and this in it of itself is a job well done. Fair winds. You got this!

Boat sinking, all electronics toast, no lights, pitch dark water, bull sharks circling.... that's a hard no for me. You are incredibly brave. That's the point I get in that dingy with a salvaged bottle of liquor, head to the nearest shore and start updating my resume for a desk job far inland.

My heart was pounding thinking about going back in that dark water with the sharks. Amazing that you were able to continue filming anything. That shark coming out of the dark at you made me sick to my stomach. Don't be so hard on yourself. You did great!

Plukky, your courage, perseverance and good spirits are immensely inspiring.

We are all rooting for you! You saved a boat from sinking from a lighting strike in shark waters with a knife, plastic bags and hose clamps. I don’t know about you but this channel is going places!! God bless Peter.

Speechless...save a boat and film at the same time. Holy f×××

The footage underwater with the bull sharks is unlike anything I've ever seen. Your sir, are one brave man.

Hat's OFF my man... You didn't make any mistakes, you made progress and prevailed... very impressed with your abilities.. underwater, in the dark, under the gun... that little gal doesn't realize the size of the fish she released.

Go sailing, it will be fun! -lightning -taking on water -sharks

Plukky....I look forward to your vids. At my advanced age and financial situation my sailing adventures are provided by youtube. I do get out but it's an 83 Mako21 and all near shore, Florida Keys, or back in Everglades National Park...Ah, but in the 70s......A Columbia 26 and 2 beautiful earlier prototypes of "The Lovely Margarida". Did I say beautiful?...We were broke ass hippies but we managed to act like cruisers because the Bahamas were an overnight sail away. I really enjoy your act and many of your adventures mirror our own excitement/terror/peaceful sunsets/terror/etc. We share the 2 lightening strikes on an ungrounded boat experience. The difference is we had no holes blown in the hull but we were hit under sail in a narrow channel through a reef. Too long to share the details here. The Columbia is long gone but as luck would have it the 2 beautiful "Lovely Margarida" prototypes are still with me 50 yrs later. I'm going to send you some cash to pay you back for all of the great vids but mostly for helping this crusty old sailor remember...Oh shit....no, I'm not crying...just a little spray in my eyes.

very few people could have done what you did Plukky. Well done in saving Freedom.

Plukky you are unbelievable!! The only sailing channel that makes me feel good about not having a boat and a wife who hates the water...I really freaked when i saw the shark, but I guess adrenalin makes us do heroic things without thinking btu still I am not sure I would have gone back in the water.... What kind of shark was it? Man eating? Anyway it worked I did feel absolutely compelled to send you some money...20 bucks...Good luck keep the spirit up, nothing stays bad for ever. All the best!

Like you always say Plukky! Nothing but quality!!! You must admit, nobody I mean nobody has content like you guys!!!!! I love you folks. Making my first donation right now!

🙌 incredible Good job on staying cool under pressure

Well done that man, made a contribution, hope it helps out and all the best

Very glad you're OK!

Damn fine work!! In the dark, with sharks, low battery and solo no less, you managed miracles! Good on you! Now we truly know that Plukky isn't just a nickname, you really embody it! Stay safe!

Amazing!! Advanced problem solving under pressure. Brilliant!!

whowwww ! - good work, Plukky !

Awesome job and great attitude!

A lot of these sailing RU-vid channels attempt to generate false drama out of trivial leaks or mechanical failures to drive clicks. @Plukky, this was as real as it gets. Genuine emergency and genuine risk. Don't beat yourself up about the tape. You saved the ship. It's payday for me so I'll put something in your cup.

Gee my misses was upset the garden tap was leaking the other day

Such a rollercoaster of emotions.

Wow, that was crazy. Quick thinking saved you and your boat that night. I am so glad that everything turned out alright. Hopefully you can get everything repaired and be back out on the water soon.

I’m so glad you’re ok. Awesome job great thinking ✌🏻👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Well done working your way through this crisis! I can't believe you actually managed to film the ordeal. That likely makes this video a quite rare record of saving a sinking yacht.

Geez, man, them sharks! And when you have no other choice then to get into the water immediately... Brave man, Peter, and great job! Breathtaking moments there. Best of luck, friend, Godspeed!

Your chapter is terrifying and amazballs!! You are my hero. Well done Capt

Hell yea Plukky my boy. Nerves of steal!!

Dude if this doesn't shoot you through the charts. Nothing will.

You did very well sir, you should be proud! Great to see your ok. Now, for some boat work...

What bad luck Plukky. Incredible that you saved your boat though. For most people it would have sunk to the bottom. You are resourceful, knowledgeable and resilient, you both will get through this. Sending a donation, take care !

That’s amazing; you saved your home. What a crazy story 👍👍👍👍

A donation sent via PayPal. Hoping for the best for the repairs. You are a resourceful bugger, so I know that you’ll be sailing again soon!

Your a champion..!

Nothing but quality! (I will be updating my safety kit) Mart

You are a very brave man. Amazing !

I had to pop back here from April 1st 2023. This was the very first video i watched. Of course i went back and watched the previous ones too. It was lockdown after all. What else did i have to do lol ;) and now Your building your own boat in Greece. What a ride Plucky mate. Thanks for all the laughs and adventure. and of course, Hosting all those beeeeautiful crew ;) GiGi and Lisa In particular ;) Tc mate RD

Love y’a, you crazy bastard. Your luck will turn. I posted to my Facebook asking friends to follow you and help out

Plukky the ship was sinking because you have very big balls to go in the water multiple times with sharks😬in the dark. good thing you dont freeze under stress. your amazing!

hey matey, glad you're safe and healthy, shiver me timbers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The world needs more real men like you brother...wow you saved your home when most would not have.

You my friend are a legend, much respect!

That was a good fast paced drama! Thanks for the skinny!

Great effort! Good luck with it!

Nice JOB, keeping your mind focus on...

I wish I could send you something but I'm going through a rough time myself. But if you need a set of experienced hands depending on where you are I might be able to help. On a different note I've found that aluminum foil works great for stuffing into odd shaped holes in thull.

You're a hero my friend.

Hey Plukky. Been following you for years. We've enjoyed the entertainment that you've provided and now it's our turn to do something for you. We hope that you get yourself out of this unfortunate situation and that our small donation helps with any of your ongoing expenses. Stay safe.

those sharks ..... this is hectic stuff........ bloody hell.

Part 2 of 13. Keep it up plukky we love your journey

Not quite sure how you held it altogether and still managed to keep filming! Top effort. Keep going, Peter.

Simply startling but even more amazing that you coped in such an emergency. Bl**dy brill!

Great job .. good you share it. Obviously we all love to know why the destruction is so bad.

😃🍺👍 You are the best Peter 🏆 you definitely deserve some yacht ⛵️ manufacturer’s to sponsor you.take care Mate ⛵️👍😃🇦🇺🍺🍺

dang.....Wow Glad you are safe!

That shark looked hungry mate, that was sketchy af brother! Good job stopping that leak and not getting eaten. I was transiting on a dodgy banka in the Philippines and the same seal failed , I can remember them doing a similar repair with some cloth a plastic bottle and some thick monofilament fishing line, seemed to work, we didn't sink that time anyway! Nice video 👍

Ah dude, you looked so tired by the end 😔 thoughts are with you.. stay safe 🤗

You had some back ups of the backs ups. 👍🏻 you did it’s alone. Wow

Glad your alive.

Plukky is my spirit animal

Amazing plucky sending money and love sir!! My foresight tells me this will be the most famous lighting strike story, and that lighting bolt was actually a godsend. Lol. You my Fav RU-vid star broski!!!

Well you got my sub, I’m riveted, I need to watch the next episode!

And you video it all , I thought that would have been the last thing on your mind. I am going to send these 3 videos to my yacht club show they learn from this.

That was a epic save! I'll be watching. subbed!!

My gods man you are a brave dude

What, no giant rogue wave? What an ordeal! Damn good work on your part, lad. You responded to (multiple) crisis like a champ!

Good luck!

Legend..to you Sir. Cheers

We have sent though some money Plukky. You are essential to my RU-vid Sailing Apprenticeship so we have got to keep you going. Best of luck.

Man o man been watching and waiting for this video glad to see that sofar you save the boat, love video of the 🦈🇬🇧😎👍

Wow dude...! What a bloody nightmare. Sent you some money via Paypal. Good luck mate, you are a legend. Love from the Mutiny crew...!

Great thinking !

Good on ya Plukky. Murray would be proud.

You're amazing dude, subscribed!

Hey Peter. I hope all is well. Just checking in. Capt Matthew sending you and yours all the best prayers and positive vibes.

Thanks for taking us through the adventure Plukky. Massive effort, I can see how buggered you are. Get some sleep!

The world is better with you in it so don't go away yet.

Go Plucky Go !!!!!!!!!

Amazing repairs God Bless

bravo zulu / well done

Oh man lightning,a hole,sharks.sinking. youre blessed. Cause any of those could have done you in.

Christ I’d be packing shit with this one Pluckky,ya did well mate.

Proud to say i learned to sail on a boat named freedom from a legend named Plukky! Balls of steel would have rusted by now, Plukky has balls of titanium.

Great job keeping a level head throughout that whole ordeal!

Great job man. You seemed calm and you thought you're way through it. I would have shit myself! Plus going back into the water with sharks!!! My god!!! Colour me impressed.

Can't even imagine living through such a tense moment. Bolts are my main concern when at sea - and we get a lot of them in Brazil.

Damn! You swam with sharks to save your boat, your way of life. You sir, have my respect. Donations incoming...

I can truly relate, with friends Harry & Linda asking me swim in Columbia River as victim being rescued with "The Life Sling" by sailboat club members. It's storming, I'm now seeing whole trees floating down swift current, not a safe place, black thunderheads roll in, I'm in water, hooked to masthead by cable, while crews lifting me on board with cable deck wenches! My whole body is being racked by all kinds of currents, surface waves, high winds, head on a swivel looking for multiple head on dangers! But mainly looking up cable I'm hooked to to top of sail mast head, an "bang", lightening strick, huge flash of light an sparks in 360°! Down comes marine brand radio/cb radio antennas all crashing on deck an crew! Now I'm hanging out in Columbia River turbulence all forgotten, after that lightening strict! Thanks, Harry!

Everything will be alright!

Holy F***, you are batman plukky. This has got to go viral

hey - from one Aussie sailor to another, mate.. well done for saving it. I’ve also sent you a donation - at the least buy yourself a beer at some point.

I know this is way after the fact, but there is a two part underwater sealer called "splashguard." Actually works and has strength when it hardens. Beau and Brandy sailing vlog had to repair fractures in the hull while 65 miles from land. Two local fisherman nearby had a container and loaned it to them to save their boat. It worked.

Been watching you for a long time plucky old mate and love your vlogs always makes me chuckle not a patreon but happy to help out already had my moneys worth from you , sent some dosh through paypal hope it helps you to get going again...Cheers Steve..

Wow nice work.. cool under pressure, was that a mad adrenaline rush or what, singing boat and sharks underneath.. All from a lightning strike? wow.

Paypal donation done Plukky, wish it could be more. Rethinking going to sea at my age and health, nah I'm going somehow, someway. Thanks for what you do.