Kathy Ireland is sharing her immense relief after her longtime husband, Greg Olsen, escaped a terrifying boat explosion without injuries. The supermodel posted dramatic footage showing the vessel engulfed in flames as thick clouds of black smoke rose above the water, as reported by Page Six.

“Engine exploded, and a fire quickly melted all navigation equipment and survival raft!” Ireland, 63, captioned an Instagram Reel shared Friday. The video captured the severity of the blaze that destroyed the boat while Olsen was alone at sea.

Ireland explained that she was “on the road for business and grandchildren,” leaving Olsen “out alone” aboard the vessel. Her message balanced the horror of what happened with gratitude that her husband survived the ordeal unharmed.

“Life is really hard and really beautiful,” Ireland wrote while reflecting on his escape. She added, “God is great.”

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The California Post exclusively reported Friday that Olsen jumped into the Pacific Ocean before his rescue. The incident occurred Tuesday roughly three miles offshore from El Capitan State Beach near Santa Barbara, California.

A good Samaritan in a kayak rescued Olsen from the water, according to the report. Despite the explosion, flames, and emergency leap into the ocean, Olsen suffered no injuries.

Ireland also shared a deeply emotional note that she sent Olsen following the disaster. In it, she addressed both his survival and the loss of his beloved boat, the 4th Watch.

“My heart is both heavy and full. Heavy because I know the love, sweat and life you poured into this vessel,” her message began. Ireland recognized the enormous personal meaning that the boat carried for Olsen and their family.

“This vessel brought so much joy and so many blessings to our family and countless others. My heart is heavy with yours,” she continued. Ireland called the 4th Watch “more than a boat” as she mourned its destruction alongside her husband.

At the same time, Ireland said her heart was “full because of the outpouring of love and support” that the family received. She expressed gratitude toward everyone who offered prayers or helped with Olsen’s rescue.

“I’m so thankful to all who rushed to pray and come to your rescue,” Ireland wrote. Her note also praised Olsen’s response to the frightening emergency unfolding around him.

“I’m so thankful God gifted you with a brilliant mind to navigate this disaster so seamlessly. I’m eternally thankful to Him for loving and rescuing you,” Ireland continued.

The actress and businesswoman said the vessel’s physical destruction would not erase its importance. She connected its enduring meaning to the name Olsen had chosen for it.

“Though the vessel is no more, the 4th Watch is forever. You named that boat so profoundly. He has so much ahead for you! I’m so proud of you,” Ireland concluded in her message.

Olsen shared his own tribute alongside a photograph of the boat from happier times. His words conveyed the depth of his grief over losing the vessel despite his safe escape.

“I loved her. This is how she deserves to be remembered. I’m so so sad,” Olsen wrote. Page Six reached out to Ireland’s representative for additional comment following the incident.

 

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Ireland married Olsen, a physician, in 1988, and their marriage has lasted nearly four decades. They share three children, son Erik, 32, and daughters Lily, 28, and Chloe, 23.

Ireland has appeared in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues and has been dubbed the world’s richest supermodel. She largely built her wealth by licensing her name to scores of products through her company, Kathy Ireland Worldwide.

Earlier this year, Ireland sued her business managers for allegedly fumbling her massive fortune. She accused her former team of betraying her trust “on a staggering and unconscionable scale.”

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