Love your videos. One lesson I learned as a sailor. If you're under full sail, and not motoring. Someone goes overboard, as skipper you should A) start your engine B) do NOT worry about the sail C) "Drive the boat under power" and D) circle back to MOB person into the wind. Do not get all caught up with dropping sails etc. The motor is more powerful then then sail.
WoW, thank you so much for sharing - I have zero experience on sailboats, so I truly appreciate this advice. I rescued a woman who fell off a racing sailboat that was going too fast to turn around. All she had on was her swimsuit and a ball cap and she tread water for about 40 minutes. Hack'n Stud! Happy ending - she was fine!
A boater for over 40 years. Of all the Boat tutorials, these cover important subjects missed by others. These are the most practical, straightforward, understandable videos I have found. Please keep them coming! As a pilot, totally understand and appreciate the value of the “What if’s”!
Dear Captain Ron, Please accept my gratitude for the exceptional content you share on your UA-cam channel. Your dedication to promoting safety and skill development among boaters has made a remarkable impact on my boating endeavors and that of my crew. I too live in New England and have been boating it’s often unforgiving waters for many years. Your ability to present information in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner sets you apart. The practical skills you impart through your videos not only enhance safety on the water but also make us better boaters with new skills and a better understanding of old. I am especially grateful for the subtle insights you provide, which have frequently helped me connect the dots on things I’ve learned myself over the years. Furthermore, I must mention that my wife, who is an essential part of my crew, finds your videos equally interesting and easy to comprehend. Your well-defined, succinct messages always hit the mark without unnecessary frills or lengthy explanations. Your videos are, without a doubt, the pinnacle of safety and competency in boating. I want to express my deep appreciation for your efforts and encourage you to continue sharing your knowledge and experience for many years to come. I firmly believe that your video links should be a direct reference on any safe boating course or resource, as they provide invaluable insights that can save lives and enhances the overall boating experience. Once again, thank you, Captain Ron, for your dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment to boating safety. Your contributions to the boating community are immeasurable and as your content grows what a fantastic training resource you will become. Wishing you fair winds, calm seas, and continued success in all your endeavors. Sincerely, Jim
Thank you so much for your comment Jim, although it's a little hard to see my screen through these tears of gratitude. Your comment touches my heart and is exactly why I started this channel. I truly hoped that it would resonate with someone. I also appreciate you mentioning your wife, it's extremely important to me that the whole family buy into the safety thing - especially "Moms"! I've got about 100 videos trapped in my mind, so more to follow. I hope our paths cross one day, I'd love to shake hands and maybe share a cup of coffee. You've made my day, I appreciate you.
Very important information. Coast Guard Auxiliary should develop it into an advanced Boaters Safety Course. Most of this information is not new to me but it reinforces the training that I got in Crew and Coxwain training in the Coast Guard Auxilliary. It helps to have it presented again in such a clear and succinct manner. Like the stories also. Caught the reference to possibly moving to Down East Maine. Moved to Lubec 9 years ago and loving it. Belfast would probably be the best spot for you if you are looking to work in the Marine sector as there is a lot happening in that area. But if you move Away Down East check out Jonesport, Machiasport, and Cutler. Or like us, when you run out of coast line settle in Lubec. Eastport might be a good spot to check out as well. Not sure if these comment sections facilitate two way communications but would be happy to talk to you about the area. Maybe stop by for coffee or a drink sometime when you are in the area.
Thank you so much for your comment! My cell phone is 508-509-3146 and I guarantee two-way communication on that thing:) I would love to have a cup of coffee with you and I definitely need advice in those areas.
Brand new to your channel, not a sailor but have been a professional pilot for 56yrs. It pays to remember that sailors and pilots are exposed to 3 major threats when under way. 1. Loss of human life. 2. Damage to expensive equipment. 3. Loss of reputation. I believe that if we are mindful of these threats and take preventative measures private flying and boating safety would be vastly improved.
Thanks for this great video. I am a USCG Master 50Tons, USCG Auxiliary Instructor and recently got certified by the National Safe Boating Council as instructor to teach on the water training. Teaching recreational boating safety to new and experienced boaters in my hometown in Tampa Bay, FL is my passion. Just found your channel and your videos are the best I have found. Very well explained and easy to visualize. Really liked this one as recently I was on the water doing man over board training with other instructors and the way how you explained the exercise on the white board is exactly the same as we did on the water. We where 4 student in the class and all missed to push the GPS to mark the MOB position during our first practice. That is why it is so important to practice, practice and practice. Thanks again and keep making these videos.
Great topic! Last year, my 14 year old grandson accidentally dropped a square white vinyl seat cushion overboard while we were sailing through 2’ waves. It was amazing how difficult it was to keep an eye on it, bobbing up and down in the waves; imagine a much smaller person’s head. For MOB practice, perhaps use a red TIDE bottle. Much less expensive than losing a fender!
Thanks again for your comments!!! I love that you keep sharing your boating experiences for others to learn from too. You also make a good point with the cost of fenders - I also love that you have your son engaged in boating! Thanks again.
With a sailboat sailing and the PIW is drifting with the wind, not current, jibe to come to the PIW, luff up to pick up the PIW on the leeward side if possible.
This is one of my favorite comments to date! I have absolutely no experience on a sailboat but I've watched some awesome videos and I think I'm following you. Thank you so much for sharing!
Awesome necessary content 🙏 Only thing I notice amiss is a sound quality issue, lots of 'hiss/noise' remedy with a better microphone, otherwise great content, to the point no excess fluff or clickbait annoyance. Thank you for the lessons. Happy safe boating to you and the community here. Very grateful for what you are doing.
I am loving your videos. I have been boating out of Chatham for more than 50 years but your videos offer some more formal style training than my old man, seat of the pants seamanship. Within a couple years I will have finished my Bertram 25 restoration project and I will be making more extensive trips in the region. Your lessons will come in handy to keep me and my family safe. Maybe we'll hook up and I'll give you a ride in my Bertram! Subscribed.
Thank you so much for your comments and my humble apologies for my tarty reply. I appreciate your kind words and I truly love Chatham. I never got the pleasure of serving at the small boat station there but I have several friends who did tours there. I also love Bertrams! One of my buddies at Mashpee PD has one and another friend on one of the Elizabeth Islands has one too. I would definitely like a ride in your Bertram!
Thank you so much for your comment Matt! By the way, I checked out your UA-cam channel and enjoyed your shooting videos - I'm a shooter myself. Great video idea on "What if" content. If you are marginally close to me, we should do it together. I'd enjoy shooting with you as well.
Excellent information from someone that knows what they are talking about. Thanks for the refresher and for the info I forgot and the info I did not know!
Well I disagree with this circling method of retrieving a man overboard. A Williamson turn is the best option in my opinion. It puts you on a reciprocal course without having to think about it and does so in the quickest time possible. Seems like this circling maneuver would overshoot the MOB by a significant distance making retrieval impossible.
A Williamson turn is old school - best way to get on your reciprocal course when you have a man overboard, but you didn't know when they fell overboard. Now, with chart plotters which drop a very accurate trail behind you, the Williamson turn isn't necessary. The circle is used when someone see the individual go overboard, keeps their eyes on them and reports to the operator. The circle is merely used to position your boat downwind/current to make the best approach to pick up the MOB according to how your boat operates. Thank you so much for sharing and for commenting.
@@boattrainingonline6561 I am about to purchase a Super Yacht and I saw the UA-cam video regarding “man overboard”. I am not a captain but I would like to participate in the ownership as much as possible. You have put forward some valuable information and I was asking if it applied to large vessels as well. (180’) I was watching some “man overboard” training and they were pointing to the “victim” with their back at the helm. You said, and it makes sense to turn towards the helm so the operator can see the direction of the pointing. This is in a short sentence that I meant. Thanks for answering.
Love your videos. One lesson I learned as a sailor. If you're under full sail, and not motoring. Someone goes overboard, as skipper you should A) start your engine B) do NOT worry about the sail C) "Drive the boat under power" and D) circle back to MOB person into the wind. Do not get all caught up with dropping sails etc. The motor is more powerful then then sail.
WoW, thank you so much for sharing - I have zero experience on sailboats, so I truly appreciate this advice. I rescued a woman who fell off a racing sailboat that was going too fast to turn around. All she had on was her swimsuit and a ball cap and she tread water for about 40 minutes. Hack'n Stud! Happy ending - she was fine!
A boater for over 40 years. Of all the Boat tutorials, these cover important subjects missed by others. These are the most practical, straightforward, understandable videos I have found. Please keep them coming! As a pilot, totally understand and appreciate the value of the “What if’s”!
Dear Captain Ron,
Please accept my gratitude for the exceptional content you share on your UA-cam channel. Your dedication to promoting safety and skill development among boaters has made a remarkable impact on my boating endeavors and that of my crew. I too live in New England and have been boating it’s often unforgiving waters for many years.
Your ability to present information in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner sets you apart. The practical skills you impart through your videos not only enhance safety on the water but also make us better boaters with new skills and a better understanding of old. I am especially grateful for the subtle insights you provide, which have frequently helped me connect the dots on things I’ve learned myself over the years.
Furthermore, I must mention that my wife, who is an essential part of my crew, finds your videos equally interesting and easy to comprehend. Your well-defined, succinct messages always hit the mark without unnecessary frills or lengthy explanations.
Your videos are, without a doubt, the pinnacle of safety and competency in boating.
I want to express my deep appreciation for your efforts and encourage you to continue sharing your knowledge and experience for many years to come. I firmly believe that your video links should be a direct reference on any safe boating course or resource, as they provide invaluable insights that can save lives and enhances the overall boating experience.
Once again, thank you, Captain Ron, for your dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment to boating safety.
Your contributions to the boating community are immeasurable and as your content grows what a fantastic training resource you will become.
Wishing you fair winds, calm seas, and continued success in all your endeavors.
Sincerely,
Jim
Thank you so much for your comment Jim, although it's a little hard to see my screen through these tears of gratitude. Your comment touches my heart and is exactly why I started this channel. I truly hoped that it would resonate with someone. I also appreciate you mentioning your wife, it's extremely important to me that the whole family buy into the safety thing - especially "Moms"!
I've got about 100 videos trapped in my mind, so more to follow. I hope our paths cross one day, I'd love to shake hands and maybe share a cup of coffee. You've made my day, I appreciate you.
The coffee is on me.
Great information Skipper, THANK YOU for the guidance. This old dog is learning valuable lessons from you.
Thank you for your comment Tim and thank you for your support, I truly appreciate you!
Very important information. Coast Guard Auxiliary should develop it into an advanced Boaters Safety Course. Most of this information is not new to me but it reinforces the training that I got in Crew and Coxwain training in the Coast Guard Auxilliary. It helps to have it presented again in such a clear and succinct manner. Like the stories also. Caught the reference to possibly moving to Down East Maine. Moved to Lubec 9 years ago and loving it. Belfast would probably be the best spot for you if you are looking to work in the Marine sector as there is a lot happening in that area. But if you move Away Down East check out Jonesport, Machiasport, and Cutler. Or like us, when you run out of coast line settle in Lubec. Eastport might be a good spot to check out as well. Not sure if these comment sections facilitate two way communications but would be happy to talk to you about the area. Maybe stop by for coffee or a drink sometime when you are in the area.
Thank you so much for your comment! My cell phone is 508-509-3146 and I guarantee two-way communication on that thing:) I would love to have a cup of coffee with you and I definitely need advice in those areas.
Brand new to your channel, not a sailor but have been a professional pilot for 56yrs. It pays to remember that sailors and pilots are exposed to 3 major threats when under way. 1. Loss of human life. 2. Damage to expensive equipment. 3. Loss of reputation. I believe that if we are mindful of these threats and take preventative measures private flying and boating safety would be vastly improved.
I completely agree - thank you so much for commenting.
Thanks for this great video. I am a USCG Master 50Tons, USCG Auxiliary Instructor and recently got certified by the National Safe Boating Council as instructor to teach on the water training. Teaching recreational boating safety to new and experienced boaters in my hometown in Tampa Bay, FL is my passion. Just found your channel and your videos are the best I have found. Very well explained and easy to visualize.
Really liked this one as recently I was on the water doing man over board training with other instructors and the way how you explained the exercise on the white board is exactly the same as we did on the water. We where 4 student in the class and all missed to push the GPS to mark the MOB position during our first practice. That is why it is so important to practice, practice and practice.
Thanks again and keep making these videos.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for commenting! I share your passion which makes it easy to make these videos.
Great video! I would add. Use a buddy system on your boat. Someone must be watching you to know you are overboard.
Very true! Thank you for commenting.
Great topic!
Last year, my 14 year old grandson accidentally dropped a square white vinyl seat cushion overboard while we were sailing through 2’ waves. It was amazing how difficult it was to keep an eye on it, bobbing up and down in the waves; imagine a much smaller person’s head.
For MOB practice, perhaps use a red TIDE bottle. Much less expensive than losing a fender!
Thanks again for your comments!!! I love that you keep sharing your boating experiences for others to learn from too. You also make a good point with the cost of fenders - I also love that you have your son engaged in boating! Thanks again.
Yet another fact filled watch! So glad you enjoy this almost as much as all your subscribers! Thank you
With a sailboat sailing and the PIW is drifting with the wind, not current, jibe to come to the PIW, luff up to pick up the PIW on the leeward side if possible.
This is one of my favorite comments to date! I have absolutely no experience on a sailboat but I've watched some awesome videos and I think I'm following you. Thank you so much for sharing!
Awesome necessary content 🙏
Only thing I notice amiss is a sound quality issue, lots of 'hiss/noise' remedy with a better microphone, otherwise great content, to the point no excess fluff or clickbait annoyance.
Thank you for the lessons.
Happy safe boating to you and the community here.
Very grateful for what you are doing.
LMAO - You sound like my old partner on the Sheriff's boat, and I love you for it. He made me go buy a mic:) Thank you so much for your comment!
@@boattrainingonline6561 Ha! Aloha sailor🤙
We thank you!!
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Helpful stuff. Thanks
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Brilliant content...
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excellent video, many thanks
Thank you so much for your comment Miguel!
I am loving your videos. I have been boating out of Chatham for more than 50 years but your videos offer some more formal style training than my old man, seat of the pants seamanship. Within a couple years I will have finished my Bertram 25 restoration project and I will be making more extensive trips in the region. Your lessons will come in handy to keep me and my family safe. Maybe we'll hook up and I'll give you a ride in my Bertram! Subscribed.
Thank you so much for your comments and my humble apologies for my tarty reply. I appreciate your kind words and I truly love Chatham. I never got the pleasure of serving at the small boat station there but I have several friends who did tours there. I also love Bertrams! One of my buddies at Mashpee PD has one and another friend on one of the Elizabeth Islands has one too. I would definitely like a ride in your Bertram!
Excellent video, very informative! Can you make a "What if...?" video?
Thank you so much for your comment Matt! By the way, I checked out your UA-cam channel and enjoyed your shooting videos - I'm a shooter myself. Great video idea on "What if" content. If you are marginally close to me, we should do it together. I'd enjoy shooting with you as well.
“What if” videos? That’s a fantastic idea?
Excellent information from someone that knows what they are talking about. Thanks for the refresher and for the info I forgot and the info I did not know!
Thank you so much for your comment, Wayne!
Thanks very informative video and I learned some new tips too
Thank you for your comment Paul, I appreciate you!
Good job thank you
Thank you so much for your comment, I appreciate you!
Well I disagree with this circling method of retrieving a man overboard. A Williamson turn is the best option in my opinion. It puts you on a reciprocal course without having to think about it and does so in the quickest time possible. Seems like this circling maneuver would overshoot the MOB by a significant distance making retrieval impossible.
A Williamson turn is old school - best way to get on your reciprocal course when you have a man overboard, but you didn't know when they fell overboard. Now, with chart plotters which drop a very accurate trail behind you, the Williamson turn isn't necessary.
The circle is used when someone see the individual go overboard, keeps their eyes on them and reports to the operator. The circle is merely used to position your boat downwind/current to make the best approach to pick up the MOB according to how your boat operates. Thank you so much for sharing and for commenting.
Are these rules apply to Super Yachts?
Thank you for commenting! Can you give me a little bit more, I’m not sure how to answer your question.
@@boattrainingonline6561 I am about to purchase a Super Yacht and I saw the UA-cam video regarding “man overboard”. I am not a captain but I would like to participate in the ownership as much as possible. You have put forward some valuable information and I was asking if it applied to large vessels as well. (180’) I was watching some “man overboard” training and they were pointing to the “victim” with their back at the helm. You said, and it makes sense to turn towards the helm so the operator can see the direction of the pointing. This is in a short sentence that I meant. Thanks for answering.
Very good video, 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you so much for your comment, I appreciate you!