Professional as always Tristan, a great reminder that being at anchor isn't always about switching off and relaxing, hope you and the crew are all well and wish you all the best with whatever you decide to do after AWOL passes to her new owner.
Thank you,TristanAs a,now retired yacht captain myself,I appreciate your professionalism.I expect,you are,an asset to the yacht,and a valued employeee too the yacht owner.I hope he appreciates,your knowledge,nd professionalism..You keep making videos,and I’ll keep watching them.
Hello Tristan, I'm about to get my boat license and just want to say thank you! Thanks to you, I took this step and I hope that will take me a lot further. Many thanks for everything!
Great video. Absolutely the best asset for safe manoeuvring a vessel is patience. I see so many skippers trying rush on to pontoons in high winds unaided instead of waiting for the wind to drop or waiting for assistance from marina staff in a rib.
YES we have what's call ( Transit moorage) at My local Marina. You know the type first time boat buyers. They get a slip for summer months. Scary to watch these people, try and get back in slips. Some have Damaged Docks and support timbers for covered moorage. When I am on my boat, I always walk to the newbees, when they come back in. Just help them with lines, hold boat hull away from dock or overhead support's I never tell them what too do. I just handle the lines. They are the Captain of there boat. Even though they think it will park just like there vehicle. Doesn't work that way on a boat, especially DOCKING in a slip. I wish everyone who buys a boat over 15 feet, go through a boat handling skill. The ( RANGER TUG) manufacturer by my house. They are excellent with first time boaters. They do on water handling on every vessel SOLD. Plus and a big plus. They installed bow and stern THRUSTERS on all NEW boats. Thrusters make everyone a pro at DOCKING. I just have a single (VOLVO) strern drive, with a (5.7) Engine. My clear plastic cover for stern of my boat, turns it into a big wind push, if you know what I mean.
Wondering if there are guests on board mate? If you did have to recover the anchor, start main engines etc, is there a protocol for guest information as to what is happening, my thought is if they are sleeping, it would be a shock to hear an anchor chain be brought in, I understand soundproofing, though noises do travel throughout, just a bit of a random question??
Total different scenario than being a guest aboard a yacht, but I used to work offshore on drilling rigs. I was on a new drill ship once and woke up to the sound of a chain banging against metal, then a clunk as the sound stopped and the ship jerked sideways a little and slowly rolled side to side. I listened for a few seconds, no alarm or announcements, went back to sleep. Hopefully the guests onboard have been properly briefed and trust the captain/crew. Btw I found out the next day the runaway chain sound was an accidental anchor drop that was stopped mid-fall. We were stationary but used dynamic positioning thrusters instead of the anchor.
Hi Tristan, we were one of the target on your radar that night! It has been great to see AWOL in the bay when we've left in the morning. Next time I'll call you on VHF to say hallo! Wish you all the best and safe navigation. Hope you are enjoying Amalfi cost. Take care, Giuseppe (S/Y Shardana)
Hello Tristan, great video. Your a Great Captain and I love watching these videos. I am sad about AWOL being sold. I would only hope that the new owners would want a Great Captain and keep you and your crew. You know AWOL. I hope you continue with your channel. 💕💕
Good Morning Tristan, Thanks for sharing this vital information. I can't emphasize enough how correct you are. We've been aboard charter when the winds were gusting 35kph plus, the Captain let myself and a buddy witness the melee as long as we didn't interrupt. It happened nearly in the same location as you are. A true professional that Captain as well as yourself for explaining this to my fellow boonies considering charter or ownership. I'd like to see the other side of how this plays out but I realize guest's safety is your number one priority and filming it could further put a risk to them. Fantastic heads up vid. Very, very interesting. Take care Captain. Warmest Regards from Arizona
I understand the worry, when I was in the US Navy my ship started dragging anchor toward the seawall just outside the port of Marseille. France in 50 plus knots of wind. We had to get underway leaving crew behind and it was 2 days before we could get back to pick them up.
I'm sure the crew left behind were simply devastated to have been left in Marseille for a couple more days - I'm sure they formed up and created a watch bill and everything ;)
RobEJC Reminds me of the barge in the shipyard that was our spare berthing for several months. I hated being E-4 & below living on that thing. Plus, you couldn’t trust the shipyard workers not to steal your shit. Didn’t matter if you had a lock on it or not, they’d just bust it open.
Good evening Tristan. Spent the last couple of weeks binge watching all your very helpful vlogs. It has inspired me to start my own journey towards My (OOW). And I know you’re videos will be very helpful on my journey. Keep up the great work 🙏
Great advice from a pro. SV Delos just put out a video showing a yacht drifting into and dragging a second yacht into a third. The captains were not happy.
tristan you should be proud as such positive person !! being such young captain 👩✈️ all your hard work paid off good for you , love you vids great job 👏 thourly enjoy that boat Awol!! what a ship!!! as ive watched nearly all vids as was very touched with couple ( the fire ) !! so glad all were safe ! but you info on boat care is impecable thank you 😊 as having a 28 crusier my self , its very inspiring what you realy do after seeing awol care !! … take care 👍🏻🤗😎
Very educational and informative! On Friday night we saw Christina Aguilera perform with the L A Phil orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl backing her up! She was stunning just like you guys on AWOL. Thanks for sharing another great video! Watching from Los Angeles, CA Steve Miller! Tristan-he rock!
Put out two anchors once with max rode up in Alaska, boat headed into 25 gusting to 30 kts on shore. Big charter vessel pulled in behind us dropped a single anchor. Bottom was terminal moraine (gravel). He didn’t set up an anchor alarm and dragged in the middle of the night. It was a narrow miss for him, anchor watch caught it just in time, with lots of shouting crew running about.
All spot on. An anchorage is only as good as the worst anchored vessel in the bay. My worst at anchor experience was sheltering in 35+ knots towards the head of a bay in Mykonos, watching events like a hawk, only to have my anchor pulled out by someone who simply did not know what they were doing. Trying to recover my 80m of cable, anchor to anchor with the other vessel, whilst drifting down through a very crowded superyacht (motor and sailing) anchorage was traumatic to say the least. 20 or so specific manoeuvres, rushing between bow and stern, managed to avoid any contact with any vessel. Pretty proud of the outcome but reinforces all Tristan's points.
In Pago Pago American Samoa, in in 1977, I had a now famous sailor drop his anchor one boat length from mine. I was anchored with all chain, and he had a rope rode. The water was deep and murky with scattered coral heads. At that time, his boat was a Columbia 50. He said, "I don't mind if you don't." I minded. His name? STEVE (Skip) DASHEW! Now he's considered a famous expert on all yachting gear, technique, and design. LOL.
Great insight video of night shift fire watch duty buddy, I know you're a bit concerne about other vessels anchored closed to you who are a sleeping with no night duty watch protocol seems a bit laxidaisy really hopefully like you said they have a system implemented in case they start dragging. I know from previous experience whilst on-board a cable laying commercial vessel there is always a night fire watch officer and a engineer on standby incase of emergency circumstances. Happy sailing Tristan and best of luck with the career transition ahead with new vessel ownership. ✌🙂✌
With smaller boats, lots of people have a somewhat oversized anchor, drop that, put out a rode of 1:5, then really set it, going backwards, then testing it by going high rpm and checking if it's holding. If you can't dislodge the anchor with full power backwards, 30 knots of wind is very unlikely to do so either. One UA-camr I follow modified his chain by adding a second anchor on the same chain before a hurricane. 60 knots of wind, zero drag.
Great video, thank you Tristan! You mentioned the chase boat being tied to the port side on whips. For those of us "amateur" owner/operators who constantly strive to act and perform on a level as close to professional Captains as possible, would you be so kind as to show us (or at least explain) how you rig the chase boat on the side with whips? We use large fenders when securing our 10m chase boat along side our 24m, but have often wondered about possibly implementing whips somehow as they could help keep the boats safe in rough anchorages. Thanks again, and keep up the excellent content!
Another great video, thanks. Why would you leave the chase boat on whips with 30 knots of wind alongside and not stream it behind the vessel, this would be kinder to the chase boat, prevent overloading the whips and if you did start dragging you could initiate anchor recovery without having to remove the chase boat first?
Thank you for talking about ANCHOR watch at night. I was Anchor at a little Island in south Puget South right next to State Prison called ( Eagle Island) state Park. Very Narrow channel between the two Islands. Heavy tidal flow ( like a River ) on the north side of (Eagle Island) The current is very strong on tidal change. My Anchor ALARM is my depth sounder. We thought we were dug in too bottom.Did a pull back with my Engine to make sure I was dug in with Anchor. Left the chain (About 20 feet of chain) on my Anchor line. In middle of night, my Depth Alarm started making noise. The anchor had dragged my (26 foot LARSON) looks just like the video you did on small craft training video, that you did with Dad&Son .Myself and wife did a two day training class called (on water Training INC.) BOB is the President of company that does the Training, just like your video. Anyway we pulled up a Kelp full of Anchor. And headed for (Day Island) marine. Made it there like at 3AM. Moored up to Fuel dock. First ones to get fuel when they opened at 7AM. The guy was real nice. Said no problem with staying at fuel dock (No charge) I learned from that experience to always have someone on Anchor WATCH. I learn so much from you for my boating skills. Thank you from bottom of my heart for your video series. You are such a great Captain. SAFTEY always first things you oversee as a Captain of super yacht's The OWNER of vessels you Captain on, must feel proud of your Professional Mariner background. The deck crew you have sound like a perfect crew. Back too my Training from Bob the President is based out of Seattle. He has a Booth at Local Boat Show We signed up with him there (2008 when we got certificate) SORRY for being so long winded, get excited watching your super yacht Training video. Just asking how much do you charge for the one on one boat handling skills training.
After anchoring 100 times all across the Pacific in the 1970s, I never dragged an anchor, and I never dragged an anchor. I had very heavy anchoring gear, 3/8" all chain rode and a 45' plow, on a 35' boat, and was very picky about where I anchored. I always dug in my anchor. I certainly never anchored in a a channel with reversing current unless becalmed. Anchor gear is better now, with G type chain and Manson / Rocna / spade type anchors.
Awesome information, Chris it would be amazing to have more of these. Appreciate it is easier to 'sell' glamour but surely there is a crowd interested in tech part too. Thansk!
Being a surfer on shore winds like a Captain is a problem with waves and current I take back comment on the calm day video departure 30 knots is sketchy at best..You have skill and experience young man.
Fascinating and informative video. I can emphasize. Ages ago I was with some friends cruising the Cyclades. A storm can up but we were lucky enough to reach a safe harbor. I don't remember the name of the island but it had tall hills all around. No wind inside. We docked stern to a concrete pathway and dropped anchor. We could hear the wind but not feeling. Gale force,we were told. The term 'Any port in a storm' really hit home that night.
Thanks for the update! Why are you anchored out? Did you get there after dark so could not make for Port? I happened to see a comment on an earlier video about the boat sale. They said it was talked about on some community thing. I couldn't find that. So I guess you are staying on? Same routine and all? Ciao
Hi, Tristan, did you say you had a max of 5 shackles out? What size cable do you have? 5 shackles seems a little short unless its really heavy cable. Many years ago, I joined a 43m sem-disp Burger which only had 4sh of 16mm stud-link on each side and minimum Class approved weight to the anchors. Immediately purchased 2 sh per side. She would swing like a biscuit tin over a 120 degree arc and drag like a bastard. Would regularly drop both picks and 4 sh each. Never scrimp on ground tackle.
Nice teaching moment....BUT. if you have to drop your ancor in a situation like that put a finder or 2 on it. Then its going to be much easier to find and retrieve it.
Question, as long as the food lasts, how long could a yacht stay roughly halve way across the ocean before having to move on to port? if the yacht owner wanted to stay out to sea in roughly the same spot, far from land, for around 2 to 4 weeks is that possible with out any concerns? would a yacht take on water that would need to be pumped out? if you had resupplies coming out to you, how long can a yacht stay out to sea?
Always been curious about this and pardon my ignorance, but is that depth showing from the KEEL or from the waterline? ALSO....IF you see the other vessels dragging towards you and they are, as you said, asleep, what's your move? Do you haul anchor and move yourself, send them a loud message, what?
The radar shows a lot of vessels anchored who are also probably waiting for the winds to subside. I foresee quite the traffic jam getting into port. How long do you anticipate the winds to be calm before they start up again?
Hey Tristan, do you sail 12m or 18m Yachts sometimes? Private or those of friends? How is that? Easy peasy? Does it feel cute? Or isn't there much difference?
Sanlorenzo motor yacht AWOL sold The 37.44 metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht AWOL, listed for sale with Kevin Bonnie at IYC, has been sold in an in-house deal.
What would you do if another vessel was dragging anchor heading towards AWOL? I imagine since you have full chain out, you cannot so easily manoeuvre AWOL to avoid collision.. or can you? Perhaps move to the side and let the other vessel drift by? But then ur anchor chains might get tangled..?
Looks pretty bright in there. Do you turn the lights down to see out better and just had them up for filming ? Or is this light level normal for night watch ?
Professional as always Tristan, a great reminder that being at anchor isn't always about switching off and relaxing, hope you and the crew are all well and wish you all the best with whatever you decide to do after AWOL passes to her new owner.
Thank you,TristanAs a,now retired yacht captain myself,I appreciate your professionalism.I expect,you are,an asset to the yacht,and a valued employeee too the yacht owner.I hope he appreciates,your knowledge,nd professionalism..You keep making videos,and I’ll keep watching them.
Finally an informative video without the distraction of all the commercials 👏 Thank you and continue like this.
Wake up and become alert , well said
Hello Tristan, I'm about to get my boat license and just want to say thank you! Thanks to you, I took this step and I hope that will take me a lot further. Many thanks for everything!
I really like the technical side, dealing with these types of issues and how to use your tools to keep ahead of the situation.
Can we get a tour of all the information screens, what are they for explain in detail pls, would make a great video
@David Search the video list. Tristan made that video pre-pandemic.
I'm impressed with your detail and professionalism. As a former US Coast Guardsman, I wish all "captains" were this competent.
anticipate, anticipate, anticipate - algorithmic commentary.
Great video. Absolutely the best asset for safe manoeuvring a vessel is patience. I see so many skippers trying rush on to pontoons in high winds unaided instead of waiting for the wind to drop or waiting for assistance from marina staff in a rib.
YES we have what's call ( Transit moorage) at My local Marina. You know the type first time boat buyers. They get a slip for summer months. Scary to watch these people, try and get back in slips. Some have Damaged Docks and support timbers for covered moorage. When I am on my boat, I always walk to the newbees, when they come back in. Just help them with lines, hold boat hull away from dock or overhead support's
I never tell them what too do. I just handle the lines. They are the Captain of there boat. Even though they think it will park just like there vehicle. Doesn't work that way on a boat, especially DOCKING in a slip. I wish everyone who buys a boat over 15 feet, go through a boat handling skill. The ( RANGER TUG) manufacturer by my house. They are excellent with first time boaters. They do on water handling on every vessel SOLD. Plus and a big plus. They installed bow and stern THRUSTERS on all NEW boats. Thrusters make everyone a pro at DOCKING. I just have a single (VOLVO) strern drive, with a (5.7) Engine. My clear plastic cover for stern of my boat, turns it into a big wind push, if you know what I mean.
Another great teaching video, Tristan - There is a lot to consider, even in a non-dynamic situation with low apparent risk - Thanks
I've learned a lot from your videos. I am ex Navy... we didn't have shit to work with. Nothing like today. Thanks again Captain.
Thank you for this clear explanation of the factors involved in strong wind situations.
Wondering if there are guests on board mate?
If you did have to recover the anchor, start main engines etc, is there a protocol for guest information as to what is happening, my thought is if they are sleeping, it would be a shock to hear an anchor chain be brought in, I understand soundproofing, though noises do travel throughout, just a bit of a random question??
Total different scenario than being a guest aboard a yacht, but I used to work offshore on drilling rigs. I was on a new drill ship once and woke up to the sound of a chain banging against metal, then a clunk as the sound stopped and the ship jerked sideways a little and slowly rolled side to side. I listened for a few seconds, no alarm or announcements, went back to sleep. Hopefully the guests onboard have been properly briefed and trust the captain/crew. Btw I found out the next day the runaway chain sound was an accidental anchor drop that was stopped mid-fall. We were stationary but used dynamic positioning thrusters instead of the anchor.
Better safe than sorry.....nice seeing you and your crew on the high seas for another year!! Be safe....
Hi Tristan,
we were one of the target on your radar that night! It has been great to see AWOL in the bay when we've left in the morning. Next time I'll call you on VHF to say hallo!
Wish you all the best and safe navigation. Hope you are enjoying Amalfi cost.
Take care,
Giuseppe (S/Y Shardana)
Thanks for keeping us informed on what a super captain does while on duty. Thanks Captain Tristan.
Nice to have crew to share the watch. Big winds at night make for a long night for the cruising captain. "Reality"
Hello Tristan, great video. Your a Great Captain and I love watching these videos. I am sad about AWOL being sold. I would only hope that the new owners would want a Great Captain and keep you and your crew. You know AWOL. I hope you continue with your channel. 💕💕
kim how find awol sold? lady with contacts😜
Wow what a great Vlog Captain Tristan. Very informative and a great watch. Thank you. Take Care.,
More great info for those of us with no experience
Running a tight ship Captain. Well Done!
Thank you for a reminder of a professional advise. We’ll be alert watching you do the port maneuver. Hoping for your guests, crew and you to be safe.
Think, you might have meant “professional addvice”,there
What’s ‘addvice’?
@@scottgibson6735 Yes, thank you. Was not really paying attention, as I'm really Spanish speaking.
Good Morning Tristan,
Thanks for sharing this vital information. I can't emphasize enough how correct you are. We've been aboard charter when the winds were gusting 35kph plus, the Captain let myself and a buddy witness the melee as long as we didn't interrupt. It happened nearly in the same location as you are. A true professional that Captain as well as yourself for explaining this to my fellow boonies considering charter or ownership. I'd like to see the other side of how this plays out but I realize guest's safety is your number one priority and filming it could further put a risk to them. Fantastic heads up vid. Very, very interesting.
Take care Captain.
Warmest Regards from Arizona
It's always unsettling in high winds. Great video as always.
I like these night videos / black uniform - it's like they are at battle stations
I understand the worry, when I was in the US Navy my ship started dragging anchor toward the seawall just outside the port of Marseille. France in 50 plus knots of wind. We had to get underway leaving crew behind and it was 2 days before we could get back to pick them up.
I'm sure the crew left behind were simply devastated to have been left in Marseille for a couple more days - I'm sure they formed up and created a watch bill and everything ;)
@@RobEJC No, they were not happy. They all were confined to one of the ships that was pier side and rode out the storm in the harbor.
@@howardwhite5131 Ugh. Nothing like getting stuffed in spare berthing while confined to a ship, wearing 2-3 day skivvies.
RobEJC Reminds me of the barge in the shipyard that was our spare berthing for several months. I hated being E-4 & below living on that thing. Plus, you couldn’t trust the shipyard workers not to steal your shit. Didn’t matter if you had a lock on it or not, they’d just bust it open.
Roger That
SYC, I agree, wind does suck. Good video, btw you look darn refreshed for 0230.
Good evening Tristan. Spent the last couple of weeks binge watching all your very helpful vlogs. It has inspired me to start my own journey towards My (OOW). And I know you’re videos will be very helpful on my journey. Keep up the great work 🙏
That's why you keep winning best captain .👌👌👌
I love your channel because your consistent with your videos but still professional with you job
Thank you! Tristan.Great video and informative as i like. Keep up with this clips. This are the best ones.👍🙏
Well done, this was very sage advice! A good very real world situation all boats of any size can / will encounter.
Great advice from a pro. SV Delos just put out a video showing a yacht drifting into and dragging a second yacht into a third. The captains were not happy.
One of the few channels I 👍 the video even before watching it!! Keep up the great content !!
Thank you Captain, loads of insight for amateurs.
Captain on duty, well done!
tristan you should be proud as such positive person !! being such young captain 👩✈️ all your hard work paid off good for you , love you vids great job 👏 thourly enjoy that boat Awol!! what a ship!!! as ive watched nearly all vids as was very touched with couple ( the fire ) !! so glad all were safe ! but you info on boat care is impecable thank you 😊 as having a 28 crusier my self , its very inspiring what you realy do after seeing awol care !! … take care 👍🏻🤗😎
Very cool video and very educational for those of us that have no idea what t’s like to Captain one of these. Cheers to you and your crew!
Very educational and informative! On Friday night we saw Christina Aguilera perform with the L A Phil orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl backing her up! She was stunning just like you guys on AWOL. Thanks for sharing another great video! Watching from Los Angeles, CA Steve Miller! Tristan-he rock!
Put out two anchors once with max rode up in Alaska, boat headed into 25 gusting to 30 kts on shore. Big charter vessel pulled in behind us dropped a single anchor. Bottom was terminal moraine (gravel). He didn’t set up an anchor alarm and dragged in the middle of the night. It was a narrow miss for him, anchor watch caught it just in time, with lots of shouting crew running about.
Just found your channel,,fantastic.
Very very professional..Liked this a lot.💯💯💯💯
Sorry have to just say…
You’re channel is brilliant,
And you are gorgeous…
Absolutely gorgeous…
End ov….
With absolute respect..
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I found this fascinating.
All spot on. An anchorage is only as good as the worst anchored vessel in the bay. My worst at anchor experience was sheltering in 35+ knots towards the head of a bay in Mykonos, watching events like a hawk, only to have my anchor pulled out by someone who simply did not know what they were doing. Trying to recover my 80m of cable, anchor to anchor with the other vessel, whilst drifting down through a very crowded superyacht (motor and sailing) anchorage was traumatic to say the least. 20 or so specific manoeuvres, rushing between bow and stern, managed to avoid any contact with any vessel. Pretty proud of the outcome but reinforces all Tristan's points.
In Pago Pago American Samoa, in in 1977, I had a now famous sailor drop his anchor one boat length from mine. I was anchored with all chain, and he had a rope rode. The water was deep and murky with scattered coral heads. At that time, his boat was a Columbia 50. He said, "I don't mind if you don't." I minded. His name? STEVE (Skip) DASHEW! Now he's considered a famous expert on all yachting gear, technique, and design. LOL.
Very good subject... be safe....
Great insight video of night shift fire watch duty buddy, I know you're a bit concerne about other vessels anchored closed to you who are a sleeping with no night duty watch protocol seems a bit laxidaisy really hopefully like you said they have a system implemented in case they start dragging. I know from previous experience whilst on-board a cable laying commercial vessel there is always a night fire watch officer and a engineer on standby incase of emergency circumstances. Happy sailing Tristan and best of luck with the career transition ahead with new vessel ownership. ✌🙂✌
With smaller boats, lots of people have a somewhat oversized anchor, drop that, put out a rode of 1:5, then really set it, going backwards, then testing it by going high rpm and checking if it's holding.
If you can't dislodge the anchor with full power backwards, 30 knots of wind is very unlikely to do so either.
One UA-camr I follow modified his chain by adding a second anchor on the same chain before a hurricane. 60 knots of wind, zero drag.
Great video, thank you Tristan! You mentioned the chase boat being tied to the port side on whips. For those of us "amateur" owner/operators who constantly strive to act and perform on a level as close to professional Captains as possible, would you be so kind as to show us (or at least explain) how you rig the chase boat on the side with whips? We use large fenders when securing our 10m chase boat along side our 24m, but have often wondered about possibly implementing whips somehow as they could help keep the boats safe in rough anchorages. Thanks again, and keep up the excellent content!
Another great video, thanks. Why would you leave the chase boat on whips with 30 knots of wind alongside and not stream it behind the vessel, this would be kinder to the chase boat, prevent overloading the whips and if you did start dragging you could initiate anchor recovery without having to remove the chase boat first?
Great video, both informative and entertaining as usual! 👍👍👍
Thank you for talking about ANCHOR watch at night. I was Anchor at a little Island in south Puget South right next to State Prison called ( Eagle Island) state Park. Very Narrow channel between the two Islands. Heavy tidal flow ( like a River ) on the north side of (Eagle Island) The current is very strong on tidal change. My Anchor ALARM is my depth sounder. We thought we were dug in too bottom.Did a pull back with my Engine to make sure I was dug in with Anchor. Left the chain (About 20 feet of chain) on my Anchor line. In middle of night, my Depth Alarm started making noise. The anchor had dragged my (26 foot LARSON) looks just like the video you did on small craft training video, that you did with Dad&Son .Myself and wife did a two day training class called (on water Training INC.) BOB is the President of company that does the Training, just like your video. Anyway we pulled up a Kelp full of Anchor. And headed for (Day Island) marine. Made it there like at 3AM. Moored up to Fuel dock. First ones to get fuel when they opened at 7AM. The guy was real nice. Said no problem with staying at fuel dock (No charge)
I learned from that experience to always have someone on Anchor WATCH. I learn so much from you for my boating skills. Thank you from bottom of my heart for your video series. You are such a great Captain. SAFTEY always first things you oversee as a Captain of super yacht's
The OWNER of vessels you Captain on, must feel proud of your Professional Mariner background. The deck crew you have sound like a perfect crew. Back too my Training from Bob the President is based out of Seattle. He has a Booth at Local Boat Show
We signed up with him there (2008 when we got certificate) SORRY for being so long winded, get excited watching your super yacht Training video. Just asking how much do you charge for the one on one boat handling skills training.
After anchoring 100 times all across the Pacific in the 1970s, I never dragged an anchor, and I never dragged an anchor. I had very heavy anchoring gear, 3/8" all chain rode and a 45' plow, on a 35' boat, and was very picky about where I anchored. I always dug in my anchor. I certainly never anchored in a a channel with reversing current unless becalmed. Anchor gear is better now, with G type chain and Manson / Rocna / spade type anchors.
Looks like a scene from the movie “Hunt for Red October”
Whats really cool is right now if you find the google maps photo of this region it has a picture of SY AWOL and tender. so awesome!
Very nice video, we had 33 kts last week in the bay of Porto Vecchio, not very nice but anchor hold pretty well ,
Hope the next video will prove that this night ended without any negative events
Best video in a while!! Well done!!
Another insightful video Tristan, great job (especially in the early hours of the morning).
Tristan I hope you continue to be a yacht captain after October
Awesome information, Chris it would be amazing to have more of these. Appreciate it is easier to 'sell' glamour but surely there is a crowd interested in tech part too. Thansk!
Well said Skipper, been there done same in RN. 🏴👏
Being a surfer on shore winds like a Captain is a problem with waves and current I take back comment on the calm day video departure 30 knots is sketchy at best..You have skill and experience young man.
Fascinating and informative video. I can emphasize. Ages ago I was with some friends cruising the Cyclades. A storm can up but we were lucky enough to reach a safe harbor. I don't remember the name of the island but it had tall hills all around. No wind inside. We docked stern to a concrete pathway and dropped anchor. We could hear the wind but not feeling. Gale force,we were told. The term 'Any port in a storm' really hit home that night.
So interesting, Trist. Love the vids! Still jonesing over the future. I sure hope the channel continues. Best of luck!
Excellent video!! 💛💯
Thank you. ☺
Great video with smart points on anchoring and respecting wind. Thanks!
Risk vs reward!
-Pilot
Another sleepless night for the captain. Been there, done that.
‘The’ anchor! ‘The anchor! ‘The’ anchor!
Thanks for the update! Why are you anchored out? Did you get there after dark so could not make for Port?
I happened to see a comment on an earlier video about the boat sale. They said it was talked about on some community thing. I couldn't find that. So I guess you are staying on? Same routine and all? Ciao
Hi, Tristan, did you say you had a max of 5 shackles out? What size cable do you have? 5 shackles seems a little short unless its really heavy cable.
Many years ago, I joined a 43m sem-disp Burger which only had 4sh of 16mm stud-link on each side and minimum Class approved weight to the anchors. Immediately purchased 2 sh per side. She would swing like a biscuit tin over a 120 degree arc and drag like a bastard. Would regularly drop both picks and 4 sh each. Never scrimp on ground tackle.
Nice teaching moment....BUT. if you have to drop your ancor in a situation like that put a finder or 2 on it. Then its going to be much easier to find and retrieve it.
Question, as long as the food lasts, how long could a yacht stay roughly halve way across the ocean before having to move on to port? if the yacht owner wanted to stay out to sea in roughly the same spot, far from land, for around 2 to 4 weeks is that possible with out any concerns? would a yacht take on water that would need to be pumped out? if you had resupplies coming out to you, how long can a yacht stay out to sea?
Good video from a professional 1st, UA-camr second.
Awesome vid, learned something new today. thx.
Great video
Always been curious about this and pardon my ignorance, but is that depth showing from the KEEL or from the waterline? ALSO....IF you see the other vessels dragging towards you and they are, as you said, asleep, what's your move? Do you haul anchor and move yourself, send them a loud message, what?
Interesting as usual, thanks.
You just mentioned that (you) sold the yacht? Will you be staying on it with the new owner or are you moving on and if so where?
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The radar shows a lot of vessels anchored who are also probably waiting for the winds to subside. I foresee quite the traffic jam getting into port. How long do you anticipate the winds to be calm before they start up again?
love your vids Tristan, can you tell this land lover what length id a chain in meters. do you go by the 5 to 8 times the depth rule or what?
You mentioned you had 5 shackles out. Exactly how much is that in length? How long is one shackle length? Thanks for the video!
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Looking forward to your further adventures as captain of the Somnio. 😂😁😉
Always interesting Tristan always interesting looking forward to your next to video any news on the maybe new boat for you
looking like your on the starship enterprise
Hey Tristan, do you sail 12m or 18m Yachts sometimes? Private or those of friends? How is that? Easy peasy? Does it feel cute? Or isn't there much difference?
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Great job and great videos, why not use your second anchor or can you drop to anchors at the same time?
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Just curoius! which mode do you set up your radar in whilst at anchor
Sanlorenzo motor yacht AWOL sold
The 37.44 metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht AWOL, listed for sale with Kevin Bonnie at IYC, has been sold in an in-house deal.
Excellent, thanks
This is cool, you just got a new sub! Cant wait for more videos
Cool video. Tristan, what are the highest winds you've been in on AWOL?
Very interesting 👌
What would you do if another vessel was dragging anchor heading towards AWOL? I imagine since you have full chain out, you cannot so easily manoeuvre AWOL to avoid collision.. or can you?
Perhaps move to the side and let the other vessel drift by? But then ur anchor chains might get tangled..?
Blow the air horn!
Looks pretty bright in there. Do you turn the lights down to see out better and just had them up for filming ? Or is this light level normal for night watch ?
Capt. Tristin I thought u set up a watch with the crew or is that because weather is acting up
you could have a deck hand prep a bitter end marker buoy, should you need to playout a fouled anchor.
Good video.