As a retired airline pilot who flew long haul international over water for many years, you could not find a better, more experienced and conpassionate speaker to share this valuable information. Coop was wonderful. His years of experience and his amazing familiaraity with all the equipment made this episode extremely valuable. My last thought would be that I hope that either this video or another specially prepared by Coop can be deseminated to a larger audience than just those watching your magnificient channel. This video ought to be required viewing for anyone taking a Captains class or whatever such a class would be called for those learning about water craft and ocean operating.
Totally agree, Coop is precise, clear, professional without arrogance, Man I could listen to him all day. Hope Sailing La Vagabonde, Zatara, Catalpa, etc are all listening.
And for everyone that charters a boat. Imagine chartering a boat in the Caribbean and finding the 2012 boat you just chartered still has the original life raft... I don't own a boat but I'm sometimes chartering. I'll be adding checking the expiry dates on all rescue devices to my checklist.
@@realulli Yeah, I thought that every time from this time on, I even get invited out to go deep sea fishing or sailing I am asking some safety questions like the expiry dates of your life raft.
@@RiverWoods111 I'm not sure if I'm going to be this anal for short term trips, my charter trips were usually two weeks. If I'm living on a boat for two weeks, especially if I'm the designated skipper, it's a different game. If I'm on a friend's boat, I'd be careful not to antagonize him, otherwise I'd probably not get invited again. I'd point it out to him, probably afterwards, but if he doesn't correct it, I'd be rather wary about joining him in the future. Who knows what else he neglected...
I Agree. But sadly it's not just that this vid will never be mandatory, there's a lot of countries out there where you don't even need certification to sail/drive a boat if it's within certain parameters. Where I live the rule is: if it's slower than 20km/H (bit over 10 knots) on engine, smaller than 15M( about 50ft) and it's not used commercially, you don't need any form of certification. Like, an average sailboat doesn't have the most powerful engine so anyone can pop on your average 14.9M (49ft-ish) long sailboat and just get going. most people will at least get 'some' education on it, or do some research, But I'm willing to bet that more in depth info on safety equipment is not top of the list for random peeps that buy a boat cause they don't need a certification for this size xS
Great information from Coop! We had an accident (fall and head injury) in rough seas crossing the Gulf of Mexico and called the Coast Guard to back up our onboard medical guide for concussion diagnosis. They had a Flight Surgeon get on the radio and he walked us through the same diagnosis protocol. We wanted to make sure we didn't need to have the person evacuated. We also found a capsized catamaran on another trip and we provided the coordinates to the Coast Guard and then provided photos when we arrived at Clearwater Beach. Never hesitate to call the Coast Guard!
I had engine trouble 35nmi offshore in the north sea recently. Managed to get her going again but diverted to the nearest port. I called up the UK coastguard to let them know about the situation and they established a check in routine every hour. Checked my welfare, the boat, my position, and an ETA at the port. I required no assistance in the end but as a solo sailor it was great to know they were on standby. I imagine the US coastguard would operate in the same manor. Absolutely great service.
That was such good information and Coop is a great communicator. I appreciate his first hand layman's version of real life SAR's situations. Your week with the USCG reps must have been so interesting. Thanks go to the crew of Curiosity!
What a boatload of great information! Thank you for your service Coop!
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This content was legit FASCINATING, and I'm not even a boater! What a great experience to have these USCG specialists along and learn from them, and vice versa. Thanks so much for this mini-education on the essential maritime services provided by our SAR folks!
This was definitely one of your best videos. So many people don't understand the things they NEED to understand. I worked in SAR squadron for 4 years in the western Pacific and saw things you won't believe.
Again great information. In the mid 1960's my dad and I were rescued in San Francisco Bay by USCG. At night the engine died just off the Alameda navel air base. At 11 years old I was able to send SOS via a hand held spot light to Treasure Island ( a CG base). Within minutes they responded and towed us to a marina. I am not a sailor but do travel in very remote locations and carry an Inreach mini just in case. the 11 year old Boy Scout says "Be Prepared".
My father-in-law was career Coast Guard. In fact he was a Captain. It provided a wonderful career for him and his family. He served in many parts of the world. Most notable was his time in the Bearing Sea. After retirement he reflected often about his time in the Coast Guard.
Thanks all. Love this episode. It was quite a scoop to get the Coop! I didn’t realise Ocean Signal had a combined PLB and AIS transmitter. I bought an AIS one a few years for my life jacket although not being sure which beacon to go for. This solves the dilemma! It does both! I had an extra AIS alarm fitted on my boat so that if one of my kids went overboard I would get the loud signal as well as the alarm on my plotter. Can’t be too safe! I read an article this week about a wife who fell overboard while being seasick and her husband didn’t notice and kept on sailing. Luckily she had her phone on her in a pouch and was close enough to the coast to get a signal. It still took 2 hours until she was recused. I suspect this would have been less if she had a combined PLB / AIS device in her life jacket.
Who would have thought that this landlocked person would find all this rescue and safety information could be so fascinating. I doubt I will ever overcome my tendency to get sea sick enough to need this but you and Coop did a great job of making this information entertaining and informative.
Fantastic. This is one of the most useful segments done. Great job guys. As a former member of the Army, and civilian pilot, the Coastguard has always had and will continue to have my respect. Honestly, this format garnered more attention than then the uasual, dry PSA's out there. I'd love to see this done with many other sites that are so extensively followed. It would get the information out to millions of people who wouldn't otherwise search for it. As was mentioned, it is easily useful internationally. Another good part of presenting it this way is that it doesn't cost anything. Nothing. But can save lives.
I have immense respect and appreciation for Coasties. I worked at a remote lodge on an island near Kodiak. During the first week and a half of my first season there....we had a guest choke on his food and subsequently die. But we worked on the guest (one of the lodge owners was a nurse) and we were on the radio with the CG right away to get a copter transport and medical assistance. This wasn't one of the many scenarios that I thought about before working remote. Sure, I considered broken bones, earthquakes and even bear attacks, but not a roast beef sandwich. Coasties did arrive and transport but it was too late. Second crazy episode, we just heard the reports on channel 16. A giant pink inflatable flamingo blew across Monaska Bay with 2 people and 2 dogs. I can't make this up....we even thought it was a vessel named Pink Flamingo, but no, an actual pool type float. Coasties had to risk themselves and their equipment to rescue them off the rocks in the surf and tide on a windy day. So, thank you Coop and Mini Coop for all your service! Please share my gratitude for all your fellow USCG!!! Much love from Alaska!
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Gone with the Wynns for mentioning Sea SAR in their video. Your support is invaluable in helping to raise awareness of our platform, a vital companion for all sailors, whether recreational or professional. Sea SAR assists with voyage preparation, provides crucial aid in case of distress, and enhances communication for quick and efficient responses. Thanks to you, more sailors will discover this life-saving solution.
Great episode. How fortunate to have a USCG vet who is also an avid ocean sports enthusiast speak to the camera on boating safety practices both useful and not.
Delivery Skipper from Australian now retired. Thank you for this important information episode. We have crossed oceans and been very conscientious about or safety kit, but I know many boats (and have been asked to deliver boats) who’s safety gear has not been checked or updated in many many years. Shocking how many cruisers view it as an unnecessary expense! I never comment usually but this one deserved it. Thanks Coop!
Jason Nikki and Kevin, this was one of the most important videos you've ever made and together with any important updates and additions you should show on a regular basis for all and sundry, especially sundry. Well done!!!
Coming from mountain search and rescue myself, the folks like Coop have my complete and utmost respect. They are an entirely different level of courage and bravery, not to mention skill. Thank you for your dedication to your craft 🙇♂️ 🙇♂️ 🙇♂️
I love how I’m a former RVer turned homesteader, with no sailing in my near future, but still felt like I could take notes on this! 😂 Super informative. Coop and his wife are very talented, captivating narrators. They need their own channel! ♥️
Absolutely beautiful! 30-yr ex-air-traffic controller here and I spent some time doing this exact stuff with flying clubs and airport meetings. The single most-feared thing for most pilots was declaring the emergency. They were always worried about the after-situation paperwork or government response when in reality, nothing could be further from the truth. Good advice for mariners and pilots both….when in doubt, shout it out and let the safety system go to work for you. The net effect is like having two or three more crew members or co-pilots dropping everything to help you out. Nice job, Coop.
Might just be your best video ever!! I learned so much here, and Coop (love his name, by the way..) is fantastic at presenting the information. If you guys ever want to expand on the safety theme that would be cool. One of my big questions is about what actually happens when a sailor who is clipped in goes overboard. If they are solo sailing or two-handed sailing and the other person is sleeping, what happens? Will the person stay head-above-water while they're being dragged by the boat? And is there any realistic way to get back in the boat before you drown? Either way - love your channel and this is an amazing video!!
Well, in the case of Nikki and Jason, that little personal beacon inside the life jacket will be triggered when the life jacket is submerged and inflates (which will help keep your head above water) and will activate an alarm from the cockpit. Hopefully the person who's sleeping will hear it. Even better though, if you're in conditions that are rough enough to require being clipped in, you should always awaken the 2nd person if you need to leave the cockpit for any reason. That's generally what Nikki and Jason do: get the other person up if you need to adjust sails or if an unusual situation comes up. Better sleep deprived than sorry! Curious Minion
When I was shopping for one in 2014 I either had to buy a PLB or an AIS unit, I think having them combined into the same unit is a recent development, and a great one!
This was great and truly informative. Here in Australia there was a very public rescue off a sail boat recently, which they were rescued and the morning programs which were broadcasting these falsehoods of not recovering boats. In this case the boat was lost and was sinking which was why they didn't recover this famous australian yacht and they explained to the interviewer we recover people not equipment. Thanks again and your first crew not only learning from you but being an amazing resource to the wider community.
This is an absolutely awesome video! Should be required watching for any boater going anywhere where they could be beyond swimming distance to shore! Thanks!!
Every sailor should have to attest to watching a video such as this each year - like a compliance check. Thank you to the people that provide these services - always with a smile.
Your professionalism and your skillset is top notch, Coop. I wish there was an equivalent resource for land / mountain SAR, rather than the patchwork of volunteer county agencies. The way the USCG responds is the way every SAR team should respond.
Once again Wynns, a hugely informative video! As a solo land traveller I have a SPOT unit. I use it to send my location to family and friends, especially when I’m in a region with no cell service. I have had one occasion to use the emergency side. Let me tell you, know how to use it properly before you really need it. Thank goodness a had some good samaritans who wouldn’t leave me. Otherwise I could have been left stranded for a long time. Lesson learned.
Wow - hope this goes viral in the sailing community. Every channel should link to it. I hope the coastguard pay for their tri[p =- did more for their PR than the whole of their marketing department. Go Coop!
They should! It did really highlight for people that there are good and interesting careers in the CG out there for young people, and also remind all of us just how much the CG does for us behind the scenes.
Coop, this was all great information. Thank you for the information and your service. I spent too much time in the US CAP as a mission coordinator sending crews out looking for EPIRBS/ELTs along and around my East Coast waters mostly due to operator error. It was frustrating sending people up and out into harms way for what usually turned out to be operator error due to insufficient inf about their device. Found an old EPIRB once, that still had a great battery installed, thrown into a dumpster, signal all over the place but also incredibly strong. Know your equipment!
As usual, your video today is of great value, not so much as a video log, but of EXTREME IMPORTANCE to all, and more so to cruisers . Kudos to you for doing this, and thank you to the coast guard gentleman for his clear message.
Awesome awesome awesome,! As a navy P3 guy out of Hawaii I’ve worked many times with the coast guard doing SAR missions and saved a few people. I only knew half of what y’all just discussed. Great job!!!!
Coop July 19 was undergoing catamaran operational training in anticipation of being aboard Curiosity. He arrived at our grounded mono five minutes after our distress call. We worked until 1:00 AM. Let Coop know that we did escape the reef at 4:00 PM and are completing repairs this month. Very grateful for the efforts of USCG and the Honolulu FD.
What an enormous learning video for all sailors, surfboarders, etc! This info is so perfect coming from coast guard professionals, and I can't thank you enough Jason, Nikki for inviting this knowledgeable team on board and sharing this video!❤❤❤❤
One of the greatest rescues I've ever witnessed was when the Aussie Navy sent a war ship and a Aussie Airforce recon plane over 2,500 miles down into the Southern Ocean to rescue solo sailor Tony Bullimore and also another solo sailor in the same round the world race on the way down to get Tony. Tony was upside down inside his yacht in a tiny air pocket for 6 days if i remember correctly. I don't think i've ever been prouder of being an Aussie when they went and did all that, it was a great win that both sailors were rescued alive. if you haven't heard of this rescue look it up on youtube it's a brilliant story
Anyone who wants to cut funding to our government agencies needs to know that they are there for all of us. They are full of really talented and dedicated people. And yes exportise matters! Coop is a great example of this. Thanks for such a great video.
WOW 🤯 I am truly grateful for this video. I gleaned so much information from Coop and Jason, the presentation was so well put together and explained so clearly I don't even have any questions 🤣😮 thank you Nicky ❤ Hi Mini Cooper
Hey Guys, That was a really good video. Probably one of your best. But best in a different way than normal for you guys. Information wise, I think it was your best. I got a lot out of it and I spent 10 years sailing on the west coast of North America. You guys always have an amazing life and you're willing to share it with the world and that is wonderful. I have really enjoyed the past years watching you do what I used to do back in the 90's. Things have changed a lot. If I ever get back on a boat, it will have a Captain that will be in charge. I'm just getting to old to handle a boat by myself. ❤
Awesome stuff and great information. Thanks to the Wynns and the awesome Coast Guard guy Coop for sharing this information. Are there any charges for having the Coast Guard respond to an emergency call?
Even though, I'm dedicated to staying on the hard ground, the ocean doesn't need ME in it. I TOTALLY respect the ocean but I'd rather be on hard ground than in the water..... SAYING ALL THAT, yes, the Coast Guard is WAAAAAY under appreciated! I've often thought this even before watching this video. This was an incredibly informative video and I too LOVE learning all about things I had NO idea that stuff even existed! Another TOP RAITED video from the Wynns with co-starring their great friend COOP!!! ... Where's Mini Coop? We love her too!!
So True , Thank You for the reminder of how important the Coast Guard is . We Must Also Remember How important it is to have at least some thing to communicate with , and at least basic survival stuff and know how to use it properly
Wow - I can't believe how useful that was! I learned a ton! I especially liked the stories at the start, all the myth busting of what 'everyone' says you should/not do vs what the Coast Guard actually wants you to do and how you can help them do their job better and keep you safer. I also never thought of old beacons going off in landfills and causing them to need to send someone out to try and find it so they know it's there and not someone out in the nearby ocean using an old beacon. Thanks for this episode - it's a keeper and one I bet gets more views over time because it is so useful.
As a retired airline pilot who flew long haul international over water for many years, you could not find a better, more experienced and conpassionate speaker to share this valuable information. Coop was wonderful. His years of experience and his amazing familiaraity with all the equipment made this episode extremely valuable. My last thought would be that I hope that either this video or another specially prepared by Coop can be deseminated to a larger audience than just those watching your magnificient channel. This video ought to be required viewing for anyone taking a Captains class or whatever such a class would be called for those learning about water craft and ocean operating.
Agreed!
Most definitely
Completely agree. As an offshore racer from Australia I was also impressed with Coop's international focus. Thank you all.
Long time airline pilot and amateur sailor. Thanks! Always quality content guys, but this is next level. Great PSA for all of us playing the game!
Totally agree, Coop is precise, clear, professional without arrogance, Man I could listen to him all day. Hope Sailing La Vagabonde, Zatara, Catalpa, etc are all listening.
Coast Guard never gets the respect they deserve, true Heros!!!
It is never peace-time for the Coast Guard. They do their mission every day.
Never? What a silly statement. They get plenty of respect.
They do hard ass risky work everyday. Total respect!
This episode should be mandatory for every one with a boat! Thanks!
And for everyone that charters a boat. Imagine chartering a boat in the Caribbean and finding the 2012 boat you just chartered still has the original life raft...
I don't own a boat but I'm sometimes chartering. I'll be adding checking the expiry dates on all rescue devices to my checklist.
@@realulli Yeah, I thought that every time from this time on, I even get invited out to go deep sea fishing or sailing I am asking some safety questions like the expiry dates of your life raft.
@@RiverWoods111 I'm not sure if I'm going to be this anal for short term trips, my charter trips were usually two weeks. If I'm living on a boat for two weeks, especially if I'm the designated skipper, it's a different game.
If I'm on a friend's boat, I'd be careful not to antagonize him, otherwise I'd probably not get invited again. I'd point it out to him, probably afterwards, but if he doesn't correct it, I'd be rather wary about joining him in the future. Who knows what else he neglected...
I Agree.
But sadly it's not just that this vid will never be mandatory, there's a lot of countries out there where you don't even need certification to sail/drive a boat if it's within certain parameters.
Where I live the rule is: if it's slower than 20km/H (bit over 10 knots) on engine, smaller than 15M( about 50ft) and it's not used commercially, you don't need any form of certification.
Like, an average sailboat doesn't have the most powerful engine so anyone can pop on your average 14.9M (49ft-ish) long sailboat and just get going.
most people will at least get 'some' education on it, or do some research, But I'm willing to bet that more in depth info on safety equipment is not top of the list for random peeps that buy a boat cause they don't need a certification for this size xS
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This episode is a MUST watch for every boater. Thank you Jason for having Coop on your video.
This guy is awesome. Makes you feel comfortable knowing there are many men and women like him watching mariners’ backs.
Great information from Coop! We had an accident (fall and head injury) in rough seas crossing the Gulf of Mexico and called the Coast Guard to back up our onboard medical guide for concussion diagnosis. They had a Flight Surgeon get on the radio and he walked us through the same diagnosis protocol. We wanted to make sure we didn't need to have the person evacuated. We also found a capsized catamaran on another trip and we provided the coordinates to the Coast Guard and then provided photos when we arrived at Clearwater Beach. Never hesitate to call the Coast Guard!
Greatest thing about Gone with the Wynns is sharing interesting and at times needful knowledge. No just two people on a boat. Another great one guys.
I had engine trouble 35nmi offshore in the north sea recently. Managed to get her going again but diverted to the nearest port. I called up the UK coastguard to let them know about the situation and they established a check in routine every hour. Checked my welfare, the boat, my position, and an ETA at the port. I required no assistance in the end but as a solo sailor it was great to know they were on standby. I imagine the US coastguard would operate in the same manor. Absolutely great service.
Great content. Coop is impressive not only with his knowledge but his ability to explain. Thx
I definitely agree. Coop's explanations in clear, concise English were extremely professional and useful.
That was such good information and Coop is a great communicator. I appreciate his first hand layman's version of real life SAR's situations. Your week with the USCG reps must have been so interesting. Thanks go to the crew of Curiosity!
this is one of the best informative videos you guys have ever had. Thank you all. See you next time
What a boatload of great information! Thank you for your service Coop!
This content was legit FASCINATING, and I'm not even a boater! What a great experience to have these USCG specialists along and learn from them, and vice versa. Thanks so much for this mini-education on the essential maritime services provided by our SAR folks!
I loved this episode!! Could listen to Coop for hours…both the knowledge and interesting stories. Tell him to start His own UA-cam channel!
This was definitely one of your best videos. So many people don't understand the things they NEED to understand. I worked in SAR squadron for 4 years in the western Pacific and saw things you won't believe.
Again great information. In the mid 1960's my dad and I were rescued in San Francisco Bay by USCG. At night the engine died just off the Alameda navel air base. At 11 years old I was able to send SOS via a hand held spot light to Treasure Island ( a CG base). Within minutes they responded and towed us to a marina. I am not a sailor but do travel in very remote locations and carry an Inreach mini just in case. the 11 year old Boy Scout says "Be Prepared".
I grew up in Ca and heard that on the news one night. Well done sir!
The Coopers have been amazing guests. As always, Thanks for sharing!
"To let you know that YOU ARE NOT alone"......... that makes me all warm and tingly inside!!
The stories Coop must have. He is a man I would love to sit down with, share a beverage or two, and talk.
My father-in-law was career Coast Guard. In fact he was a Captain. It provided a wonderful career for him and his family. He served in many parts of the world. Most notable was his time in the Bearing Sea. After retirement he reflected often about his time in the Coast Guard.
I am absolutely sure this episode will save many lives! Fantastic episode!
What a great choice of a wonderful couple to host!
This is absolutely categorically the best and most useful episode on ANY sailing channel I have ever watched .
Wow! What a great episode. Thanks Coop and Jason.
Thanks all. Love this episode. It was quite a scoop to get the Coop! I didn’t realise Ocean Signal had a combined PLB and AIS transmitter. I bought an AIS one a few years for my life jacket although not being sure which beacon to go for. This solves the dilemma! It does both! I had an extra AIS alarm fitted on my boat so that if one of my kids went overboard I would get the loud signal as well as the alarm on my plotter. Can’t be too safe! I read an article this week about a wife who fell overboard while being seasick and her husband didn’t notice and kept on sailing. Luckily she had her phone on her in a pouch and was close enough to the coast to get a signal. It still took 2 hours until she was recused. I suspect this would have been less if she had a combined PLB / AIS device in her life jacket.
Who would have thought that this landlocked person would find all this rescue and safety information could be so fascinating. I doubt I will ever overcome my tendency to get sea sick enough to need this but you and Coop did a great job of making this information entertaining and informative.
Coop seems like such a great guy! Thank you for what you do, the USCG is lucky to have you.
Fantastic. This is one of the most useful segments done. Great job guys. As a former member of the Army, and civilian pilot, the Coastguard has always had and will continue to have my respect.
Honestly, this format garnered more attention than then the uasual, dry PSA's out there. I'd love to see this done with many other sites that are so extensively followed. It would get the information out to millions of people who wouldn't otherwise search for it.
As was mentioned, it is easily useful internationally.
Another good part of presenting it this way is that it doesn't cost anything. Nothing. But can save lives.
I have immense respect and appreciation for Coasties. I worked at a remote lodge on an island near Kodiak. During the first week and a half of my first season there....we had a guest choke on his food and subsequently die. But we worked on the guest (one of the lodge owners was a nurse) and we were on the radio with the CG right away to get a copter transport and medical assistance. This wasn't one of the many scenarios that I thought about before working remote. Sure, I considered broken bones, earthquakes and even bear attacks, but not a roast beef sandwich. Coasties did arrive and transport but it was too late.
Second crazy episode, we just heard the reports on channel 16. A giant pink inflatable flamingo blew across Monaska Bay with 2 people and 2 dogs. I can't make this up....we even thought it was a vessel named Pink Flamingo, but no, an actual pool type float. Coasties had to risk themselves and their equipment to rescue them off the rocks in the surf and tide on a windy day.
So, thank you Coop and Mini Coop for all your service! Please share my gratitude for all your fellow USCG!!! Much love from Alaska!
Holy smokes!! So interesting and educational.
As a former firefighter I love all the safety info. It really does matter ! Thank you and the Coopers (thank you for your service) !!
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Gone with the Wynns for mentioning Sea SAR in their video. Your support is invaluable in helping to raise awareness of our platform, a vital companion for all sailors, whether recreational or professional. Sea SAR assists with voyage preparation, provides crucial aid in case of distress, and enhances communication for quick and efficient responses. Thanks to you, more sailors will discover this life-saving solution.
Great episode. How fortunate to have a USCG vet who is also an avid ocean sports enthusiast speak to the camera on boating safety practices both useful and not.
THE best information!!!! Thank you all sooooo much!
What a weapon of a human!! Such good and correct info ... just wow!!! Go Coop!!
Go Wynns
Cooper is such a greater instructor. Brilliant and well informed. He is also full of knowledge. Thanks cooper. Wonderful to have him on board.
Delivery Skipper from Australian now retired. Thank you for this important information episode. We have crossed oceans and been very conscientious about or safety kit, but I know many boats (and have been asked to deliver boats) who’s safety gear has not been checked or updated in many many years. Shocking how many cruisers view it as an unnecessary expense! I never comment usually but this one deserved it. Thanks Coop!
Jason Nikki and Kevin, this was one of the most important videos you've ever made and together with any important updates and additions you should show on a regular basis for all and sundry, especially sundry.
Well done!!!
Thanks for the information! And thank you again, Coop & MiniCoop for your service. Safe travels. ❤
Coming from mountain search and rescue myself, the folks like Coop have my complete and utmost respect. They are an entirely different level of courage and bravery, not to mention skill. Thank you for your dedication to your craft 🙇♂️ 🙇♂️ 🙇♂️
Mandatory class for boat registration......... period! TY Coop, Jason and Nikki.
I love how I’m a former RVer turned homesteader, with no sailing in my near future, but still felt like I could take notes on this! 😂 Super informative. Coop and his wife are very talented, captivating narrators. They need their own channel! ♥️
Super useful! Thanks Jason, Nikki, and Coop. I've shared the link to this video with my sailing friends.
Absolutely beautiful! 30-yr ex-air-traffic controller here and I spent some time doing this exact stuff with flying clubs and airport meetings. The single most-feared thing for most pilots was declaring the emergency. They were always worried about the after-situation paperwork or government response when in reality, nothing could be further from the truth. Good advice for mariners and pilots both….when in doubt, shout it out and let the safety system go to work for you. The net effect is like having two or three more crew members or co-pilots dropping everything to help you out. Nice job, Coop.
Might just be your best video ever!! I learned so much here, and Coop (love his name, by the way..) is fantastic at presenting the information. If you guys ever want to expand on the safety theme that would be cool. One of my big questions is about what actually happens when a sailor who is clipped in goes overboard. If they are solo sailing or two-handed sailing and the other person is sleeping, what happens? Will the person stay head-above-water while they're being dragged by the boat? And is there any realistic way to get back in the boat before you drown? Either way - love your channel and this is an amazing video!!
Well, in the case of Nikki and Jason, that little personal beacon inside the life jacket will be triggered when the life jacket is submerged and inflates (which will help keep your head above water) and will activate an alarm from the cockpit. Hopefully the person who's sleeping will hear it. Even better though, if you're in conditions that are rough enough to require being clipped in, you should always awaken the 2nd person if you need to leave the cockpit for any reason. That's generally what Nikki and Jason do: get the other person up if you need to adjust sails or if an unusual situation comes up. Better sleep deprived than sorry!
Curious Minion
Whoever came up with the AIS transmitting idea on a lifejacket was brilliant.
Fantastic video
When I was shopping for one in 2014 I either had to buy a PLB or an AIS unit, I think having them combined into the same unit is a recent development, and a great one!
This is one of the best vlogs I have ever seen. THANK YOU ALL for this! I hope many, many people get to see what you have to say.
Thank you very much. As a sailor of more than 15 years I found this episode very informative and educational.
This was great and truly informative. Here in Australia there was a very public rescue off a sail boat recently, which they were rescued and the morning programs which were broadcasting these falsehoods of not recovering boats. In this case the boat was lost and was sinking which was why they didn't recover this famous australian yacht and they explained to the interviewer we recover people not equipment. Thanks again and your first crew not only learning from you but being an amazing resource to the wider community.
This is an absolutely awesome video! Should be required watching for any boater going anywhere where they could be beyond swimming distance to shore! Thanks!!
Thank you for this post. One of your best of all time. ❤
Every sailor should have to attest to watching a video such as this each year - like a compliance check. Thank you to the people that provide these services - always with a smile.
Your professionalism and your skillset is top notch, Coop. I wish there was an equivalent resource for land / mountain SAR, rather than the patchwork of volunteer county agencies. The way the USCG responds is the way every SAR team should respond.
Such a great interview. Big Coop’s insights were wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Once again Wynns, a hugely informative video! As a solo land traveller I have a SPOT unit. I use it to send my location to family and friends, especially when I’m in a region with no cell service. I have had one occasion to use the emergency side. Let me tell you, know how to use it properly before you really need it. Thank goodness a had some good samaritans who wouldn’t leave me. Otherwise I could have been left stranded for a long time. Lesson learned.
Wow - hope this goes viral in the sailing community. Every channel should link to it. I hope the coastguard pay for their tri[p =- did more for their PR than the whole of their marketing department. Go Coop!
They should! It did really highlight for people that there are good and interesting careers in the CG out there for young people, and also remind all of us just how much the CG does for us behind the scenes.
Great subject great people thank you and thanks to your guests for their service
Great info Jason. Thanks for sharing. This could save someone's life.
I'm so glad you got Coop onboard. I really learned a lot. What a great guy. Thanks for the video.
Best 1/2 hour I've spent in a long time.
Im a very experienced cruiser but this is some great info. Thanks. Great episode. What a win Wynn scenario you had there!
Coop, this was all great information. Thank you for the information and your service. I spent too much time in the US CAP as a mission coordinator sending crews out looking for EPIRBS/ELTs along and around my East Coast waters mostly due to operator error. It was frustrating sending people up and out into harms way for what usually turned out to be operator error due to insufficient inf about their device. Found an old EPIRB once, that still had a great battery installed, thrown into a dumpster, signal all over the place but also incredibly strong. Know your equipment!
As usual, your video today is of great value, not so much as a video log, but of EXTREME IMPORTANCE to all, and more so to cruisers . Kudos to you for doing this, and thank you to the coast guard gentleman for his clear message.
Certainly one of the BEST Gone with the Wynns videos. It could easily save lives.😇
This was the best water safety video yet!!!!!!!! Great job and info everyone!!!!!!!
All I want to know is who salutes last when you salute each other since your both the same rank. Kudos to Coop for reaching LCDR from enlisted.
This has been Fascinating. 🧐
Well now I feel invincible with the CG out there! I love the concept of a communication schedule and geek out on safety systems. Thanks!
What a valuable interview! Thank you, Coop!
Thank you for your Service Sir!!❤️❤️
Thanks so much Coop! Great information!
Awesome awesome awesome,! As a navy P3 guy out of Hawaii I’ve worked many times with the coast guard doing SAR missions and saved a few people. I only knew half of what y’all just discussed. Great job!!!!
Very helpful video for any responsible coastal or offshore sailor. Thank you for publishing this!
Thank you for serving! I loved learning more about the coast guard.
What an important message. Well done.
Coop July 19 was undergoing catamaran operational training in anticipation of being aboard Curiosity. He arrived at our grounded mono five minutes after our distress call. We worked until 1:00 AM. Let Coop know that we did escape the reef at 4:00 PM and are completing repairs this month. Very grateful for the efforts of USCG and the Honolulu FD.
Safe travels my friends, Fair weather and following seas ⛵️
Great episode even fer a landlubber. 👍😊
Would love to hear him do a more in depth talk on how to deal with life threatening situations.
Great video!!! Really helpful! We worked with the USCG often during my 25 years with NCB.
EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT interview and advice!!! Thanks COOP
What an enormous learning video for all sailors, surfboarders, etc! This info is so perfect coming from coast guard professionals, and I can't thank you enough Jason, Nikki for inviting this knowledgeable team on board and sharing this video!❤❤❤❤
One of the greatest rescues I've ever witnessed was when the Aussie Navy sent a war ship and a Aussie Airforce recon plane over 2,500 miles down into the Southern Ocean to rescue solo sailor Tony Bullimore and also another solo sailor in the same round the world race on the way down to get Tony. Tony was upside down inside his yacht in a tiny air pocket for 6 days if i remember correctly. I don't think i've ever been prouder of being an Aussie when they went and did all that, it was a great win that both sailors were rescued alive. if you haven't heard of this rescue look it up on youtube it's a brilliant story
Anyone who wants to cut funding to our government agencies needs to know that they are there for all of us. They are full of really talented and dedicated people. And yes exportise matters! Coop is a great example of this. Thanks for such a great video.
WOW 🤯 I am truly grateful for this video. I gleaned so much information from Coop and Jason, the presentation was so well put together and explained so clearly I don't even have any questions 🤣😮 thank you Nicky ❤ Hi Mini Cooper
One of the best, most interesting videos of yours. Bravo!
Great briefing from Coop!!
(Wish I’d heard it all decades ago)
Hey Guys, That was a really good video. Probably one of your best. But best in a different way than normal for you guys. Information wise, I think it was your best. I got a lot out of it and I spent 10 years sailing on the west coast of North America.
You guys always have an amazing life and you're willing to share it with the world and that is wonderful. I have really enjoyed the past years watching you do what I used to do back in the 90's. Things have changed a lot.
If I ever get back on a boat, it will have a Captain that will be in charge. I'm just getting to old to handle a boat by myself. ❤
Awesome stuff and great information. Thanks to the Wynns and the awesome Coast Guard guy Coop for sharing this information.
Are there any charges for having the Coast Guard respond to an emergency call?
Even though, I'm dedicated to staying on the hard ground, the ocean doesn't need ME in it. I TOTALLY respect the ocean but I'd rather be on hard ground than in the water..... SAYING ALL THAT, yes, the Coast Guard is WAAAAAY under appreciated! I've often thought this even before watching this video. This was an incredibly informative video and I too LOVE learning all about things I had NO idea that stuff even existed! Another TOP RAITED video from the Wynns with co-starring their great friend COOP!!! ... Where's Mini Coop? We love her too!!
One of the best yet!!!! Thank you so much for this!!
Wow, such a good episode with so much useful and surprising information. Thanks, Coop!
Awesome! I have a PLB for scuba diving just in case I get separated from my buddy, group or boat.
That was great information that I didn't even know I should know
So True , Thank You for the reminder of how important the Coast Guard is . We Must Also Remember How important it is to have at least some thing to communicate with , and at least basic survival stuff and know how to use it properly
GREAT VIDEO! Long Live the Coast Guard! Long Live Curiosity!
Wow - I can't believe how useful that was! I learned a ton! I especially liked the stories at the start, all the myth busting of what 'everyone' says you should/not do vs what the Coast Guard actually wants you to do and how you can help them do their job better and keep you safer. I also never thought of old beacons going off in landfills and causing them to need to send someone out to try and find it so they know it's there and not someone out in the nearby ocean using an old beacon.
Thanks for this episode - it's a keeper and one I bet gets more views over time because it is so useful.
Brilliant conversation. 40 year sailor that just learned something.
Great Vid. Thank you.
So much valuable information, THANKYOU ❤ you might have just help safe my life one day