Given that cats move in a completely different way to a mono when anchored, the owner of the cat was clearly a inexperienced nutter to anchor so close to you in the first place. As 99.9% sailors are friendly and thoughtful, its always such a shock to meet someone so rude. I guess you have to be grateful there was no damage to you and keep on sailing 😀
We have met so many amazing people this year, this boat is definitely in the 0.1% of sailors who aren't so nice 🙃 Yeah thankfully we and Teulu are all good!!
99.9% of the people you meet are fantastic people however every now then you meet an a$$#0le. Kept smiling keep cruising and learn from the experience. Love your videos
Thanks for watching. We think it goes without saying, that by posting this and sharing our experience, isn't to cast negativity or hate towards the French or Catamaran owners. There are bad people, everywhere. Number of hulls, or colour of flag has nothing to do with it, so we would appreciate if the comments can also reflect that! Thanks Becka and Zach
I agree with you both. BUT, I really wish I could have been on board with you both when this happened. I would have given that jerk a proper "education" so he would know without any doubt that that behavior is not tolerated!! I'm sure you both understand that a lot of us feel very connected to you both. And we feel if someone messes with either of you, they will mess with us! Take care you two😊
I keep telling you guys to get a couple of mounts you could just clip the camera to..... And yeah, it is a scary thought, but there are only 3 eventual fates for all boats and ships; the Scrapyard, or they sink, or a very few get preserved as memorials. Sorry, but there it is. On the plus side, you will be at 50k subs very soon! :D
@@TeuluTribe Aw hell! I guess if they are waterproofed they also have to be heavy enough to sink to the bottom.... =/ Damn. Well, maybe just a metal clip on the inside of the window for the cell might work?
What you said at the start of the video really resonated with me. We’ve lived in our flat for years, we love it and it’s our home. We’ve recently had awful neighbours move in, and after us very politely complaining about something we had put up with a while, they decided to retaliate by doing something absolutely awful to us. The anger I feel is similar to yours, that someone would knowingly completely ruin our sense of home and security, how dare they? We’re currently holding out as have heard they may be moving soon, and we will go on to live our happy life in our happy home and work towards our goals and dreams. This video was extremely significant in my ‘recovery’ from the anger. Thank you!
Hey Guys, I am a pleasure fisherman and love fishing the Solent and surrounding areas. When we are at anchor fishing its amazing to see how many other water users come so close, weather under sail or power forgetting that we have a lot or rope out to keep the anchor set in the strong currents and not to mention the rare but avoidable collision. I so feel for you, and really admire your restraint, I think I would have fed him a boat hook or something for his pure attitude and arrogance. As always a great video and with such feeling 10/10. Love always xx
I hope you have the name and registry of the CAT. Along with the film (video), you have a good record, just in case. Depending on where you are, dropping a report to the Port Captain or the Police can be a good idea.
If they had done anymore damage we would have contacted someone, I just didn't want to have to deal with him again. It's also a bit challenging in a place where most people don't speak english.
Enjoyed the episode and very impressed with how you handled that situation which unfortunately is becoming more common. Staying calm in stressful situations is good seamanship and an essential quality if you’re the skipper. My hat is off to the pair of you
The boat that hit you was probably an AirBnB or charter, being a very popular choice as a floating condo, personally moving before something happens, because cats swing differently than monohulls. It is a lesson you will never forget. Thanks for the informative video.
There are jerks everywhere. You can't reason with unreasonable people. Glad your boat was okay. Zach did a great job of staying cool. That's not easy to do when you are wronged and the other person puts the blame on you.
So glad that neither Teulu or you guys were hurt. As you said 99% of the people that you have come in contact with are great. It’s unfortunate that you had to have an encounter with the 1% guy. You’re very polite Zach in that situation which you should be commended for. Unfortunately I probably wouldn’t have been 😔. Try to put it behind you and continue with your epic adventure. God speed and happy trails!
Beautiful... your opening describing your home is just beautiful... moving....you really need to be a writer. I've been dreaming for 7 years to get a boat and have been living my life through watching sailing youtube channels. I'm so signing up for your guys channel. God speed. 🙏
Love the quote at the end! Thank goodness you didn't make the situation worse by going to another location after dark. Much calmer than this old man would have been. Kudos to both of you!
My first thought when you come across someone like that is "alcohol might be involved". I was with you Becka, I muttered a few profanities at him also. You have already come across so many wonderful people that you know that's extremely out of the ordinary. It's history now and Zach handled himself well. Stay safe. ❤🙏
Enough said. Lovely film work and editing. I must say the last two episodes have really brought you back to the number one spot. You both look so well. And I think you get enough of a workout just being on a boat, let alone rolling your mat out to do your gym routine Becka!!! Love Tuelu sitting on top of the small world shot. Hats off to you. Xx
Just a little tip - it's useful to have a line on both sides of your nominated roving fender. That way you can dangle it using both lines to give you a horizontal killer pointy catamaran bumper. ;-)
We spend 5 months of the year sailing in the Caribbean and anchor the whole time, we are currently in Martinique. The most stressful part of the winter is not wind, waves or repairs but incompetent or inconsiderate sailors anchoring too close when there is lots of room available. It is a strange phenomenon that even if you are the only boat in the area, someone will anchor right beside you. I recently had to move the boat after someone dropped their anchor right beside us, and then of course our boat was over their anchor when they wanted to leave. It’s usually weekenders or charters who lack experience, but most people are reasonable. Cheers.
I was there about a year ago. Stayed in Martinique for 2 months (with ocasional visits to Guadeloupe). I climbed to the top of Mont Pelee. Fabulous trekking. Your channel is fantastic. Keep the good work. Fair winds.
Hey, guys I'm so glad you are okay, and your beautiful home is safe. I felt so bad for Becka seeing her top with the strap backwards and clearly upset and needing a good calming hug. Zach you are a very good man. You handled yourselves very well. If it were me at your age. I would have boarded that boat and move it for him. As I have retired from a 30-year carrier in the prison system I don't think I would have been as nice as you. However, you guys are okay so put it behind you and carry on sailing and exploring. Thank you again for living my dream for me. Paul, Vancouver, Canada.
Hey guys glad to hear your ok after your encounter with that idiot 🤬, another great episode take care both, I’m a bit behind with episodes as I’ve been busy at work, just going to watch next episode now, happy sailing guys 👍👍⛵️⛵️
Love your video's. I will be buying my first sailboat, this year after watching sailing channels like yours. I would have gone back and cut his anchor lose. Oeps sorry, that is my "Captain Cockroach" coming out again. Well keep the wind in your sails and the knots flying. Leon (South Africa)
Hi, I have been following for a while now. Each beautiful place has it's ugly side, often sadly the people that you would prefer not to meet, this is taken from experience, even in Falmouth. The thing is, not to stop your adventure, to continue to discover and enjoy our planet and culture, these unfortunate encounters are likely to occur but seldom, for most people have a good heart, some have issues that good folk struggle to understand. Follow your good heart and be a winner, the rest are for whatever reason, sent as reminders to be on gaurd and really enjoy appreciate the better times. Take care. Paul.
Thanks for following along Paul. I'm sure this won't be the last slightly unpleasant person we will meet along our journey. However, there is no way that something like this would ever stop us from what we have planned 😊
I have been in similar situations many times. Forget who was there first. Just move. The world has no shortage of selfish morons. These days I don't even bother getting annoyed, I just move. And the earlier you move, the sooner you can relax and chill.
I am of the same mindset as you. Many times If I think it is at all likely to be a problem I just shift. Easier to do it when you are ready than at night or in wind.
It seems like you wanted to leave, and came closer to take up the anchor. They were not aware of your anchor and got pissed you came closer. Maybe an anchor buoy could have prevented this, couldn't see if you had one in the video?
When things happen you have to work as a team, whether its by rearranging your fenders, your anchor, or their features...the discord resonates (as you described) and the only thing you have control over is your reaction... certainly a good idea not to leave...
A well known rule: anchor with boats like yours…mono’s w mono’s and cat’s w cat’s. That guy had to be a bareboat charter to not care about the boat….you guys handled it very well!! Love the channel guys! Thanks for sharing your journey w us. Fair Winds from Boston!
I love watching all of your adventures they are so good. So inspiring . Learning new things all the time. I think it’s great what you have achieved so far. Well done guys Xx
Sorry to hear of your encounter with a genuine ignoramus. You did an admirable job of keeping calm and endeavoring bring sanity to the situation. Fortunately people like this are rare in the ranks of real sailors. Glad to hear you are both safe and well and your boat suffered minimally. Enjoy happier days ahead!
Sadly there are tossers out there and you met a right one. I would say it is a charter, not their boat or he would be trying to exchange insurance details. Sorry you had to go through this, I’ve had similar, but very rare instances like this and whilst it is tempting to confront people like this i think it is always best to be the better person and sail/walk away. People like that guy would never admit they were at fault. Love the quote, very apt. Hoping the month since that has been less stressful. Fair winds. Andy UK
Sorry to hear you had this problem. And yea before you mentioned that he the one in the other boat wasn't a full time cruiser most likely I was thinking the same. Doesn't matter where you are ocean, sky, land and in the future space you will always run into ignorant selfish people. Thankfully no injuries physically and none to your home. So move on end enjoy what you are doing. Safe sailing cheers
Yes, I certainly would & I have both! Some people will do what they get away with, care about no one else and therefore there is always a place for rough justice in incidents like this!🤗 That guy obviously hasn't met a crazy person yet!😡🤣Well done, put it behind you and enjoy the 99% of great people you meet while sailing around the world.
This happened to me many times. Skippers that don't care who was there first anchored, inexperienced skippers or rental boats... When it happens I just move my boat with the engine any until I can take the anchor up and re-anchor somewhere else. 🧘♀️
So sorry this has happened to you. Thank you for sharing, it got my blood boiling. Take a breath, one idiot, you have met so many lovely people. Take care both 😊🌹🤗
Well done for keeping as calm as you did. For them to blame you after them being so ignorant, I’m ashamed to say I’d have lost the plot and sparks would fly.
I think that you've got good heads on your shoulders over this, especially not jumping off into a passage however short after the incident. Know the feeling of hurt all too well having had my mast destroyed by a Marina....😢. Sailing Trilleen
Life is full of turns ant twist first off all regardless of who’s at fault I am glad that no body was injured that’s the main thing no different then car drivers on the road I love your channel and you both and I can understand your frustration but that’s just life your not hurt your boat isn’t damaged enjoy the adventure
Glad you guys are ok. Sorry you had to deal with this shitbag. Hearing Becka talk about using fenders in a situation like this, I had an idea. Could you had tied a rope to both ends of a standard cylindrical fender and held it horizontally for more surface area? Another great video and keep up the great work. Thank you
There are all kinds of arrogant people in the world . Your choice to move away a good one and it saves your sanity in the long run. Again another notch in your sailing adventure to make you grow and become better people. Pleasant journeys to you both but beware , there are cruel people everywhere trying to crush your dreams. Love, Kindness and knowledge you both have will keep you stronger. Cheers
Thank God that idiot didn't cause more damage to your boat! Was that guy intoxicated? You both deserve a reward for keeping your composer! Cheers, Brendan.
In Germany once, waiting for a ferry in car. Engine off. The car behind us in a uphill position rolled down and bashed into us from behind. The couple in the car screamed at us in German and blamed us for driving into them. They really thought we were to blame - and could defy gravity driving into them uphill without the engine being on. That took the biscuit. Deep breaths. Luckily, you avoided damage. Bastards exist.
Zach was really cool in this situation. I would not be able to hold. I would end up on their boat trashing everything, and that would lead to a bigger problem. Sea God will polish them. Great job, guys. The good thing is your boat is not damaged
Clearly he didn't care about his boat or the boats/lives of anyone else. He is a perfect example of the rude and arrogant people that are the cancer of this world. I am glad that you three(2+boat) are ok. Breathe deep. We love you and may God keep you safe. 🙏
Testosterone would prevent me from giving up my ground. “I’ll pull my anchor, and drop it on your bow”. Luckily there is a voice of reason just telling us to move somewhere else.
W0W! Miss Becka I was hopping you would have swam over & given him a few good swat's to his bottom with an Orr! or @ the very least give him a good pinch! Ha! Truth be told I don't think you guy could have handled it any better. Well done!
The Med in some places durring Holiday weeks is hell especially if the wind gets up ... So much so they tend to leave fenders out all the time at anchor.
You can always sit on anchor with your missen up if you need to sit Into the wind rather than the current. It could even have a reef in it if it's a bit noisy
Glad you guys and Teulu escaped ok! What a moron! Well done for being the adults in the situation and not losing your s***! All part of life’s experiences. Keep being yourselves and don’t waste time and energy on these types of people. Look forward to seeing your adventures to come.
Most people show respect for others and care about everyones boat regardless of who has the anchoring problem. Some have even rescued other`s boats even though it`s not their resposibility but it sure beats watching a very valuable home get wrecked.
Another FABULOUS EPISODE aboard Teulu, going ashore with the trash for disposal, eating French croissants and living in harmony off grid. Thank you both so much for sharing this lovely episode. We can't imagine your next port of call yet will be anxiously waiting for " we're bloody doing it"!
A few years ago a power boat was anchored in front of us, and started to drag. They were insisting that we were dragging into them - upwind. Now, that would be a trick! Anyway lesson learned, it's a pain but not hard to pull up and anchor again somewhere else. Your situation is a little more tricky if they are on top of your hook :(
Yes despite what people say, sailing is not for faint hearted the ignorant or unskilled. Going around the world in a yacht is hard work because boats need maintenance and sailing is hard work too. You have to know about winds, weather and circumnavigation. You visit some unforgettable places and see some amazing things but it isn’t all fun and games. I was privileged to see inside the yacht of the first Australian woman to circumnavigate around the world solo and was intrigued by how prepared she had to be to meet every possible disaster. She even carried a spare emergency mast in case hers broke and it did. Hats off to her and all brave sailors that dare to try.
I can only imagine how you felt. Trying to push through too small a gap a man rubbed our parked car with his works van. I was incandescent. His attitude of no damage done was unacceptable. This was 18 months ago. I fully subscribe to the theory that in your mind you take on the physical shape of such things as cars or boats and that such a bump/bang bruises this outer shell. That no damage is visible is irrelevant to how you feel and the invasion of your space.
Sounds like you encountered a Charter Charlie.... At least you are both ok and the big girl is largely unharmed, 10ton of Colvic tank Vs a big cat... I know which boat i would be on :)
I'm a sailor from Martinique, this guy looks just like an old alcoholic like many other. I met two. Look the same, old, alcoholic, violents. One shot at my boat in a harbor because we were "too noisy" working on some repairs. He was drunk and now in jail. I guess in other countries if you pay attention you'll find some too. Anyway, on behalf of the French sorry for this guy behavior 😅
I just move if I think there will be a problem. The one thing I do to discourage other boats anchoring too close is I have a directional speaker & I put loud classical music on & point it at the boat that is heading in to anchor too close.
Hi guys, just binge watching to get up to date. Down here in Nz, that incident would involve the MSA. The Maritime Safety Authority. They deal with incidents like that. Where you were then, I wouldn't be surprised if they have a similar Authority or are part of the International version of MSA. With the photos you have, plus evidence of the sheer stupidity and lack of concern the other vessel showed, that could well have been their last trip. The vessel could have been confiscated, plus the skipper could have been pinged (fined) big time. Generally speaking, you would be required to complete an incidence report too, stating your side of the incident. Take care folks. Atb from down here.
I've never cruised full-time, but sailed enough each year to know this won't be the last such experience you'll have like this. Just be glad that it's a rarity. I could guess the Cat's nationality, but I won't....
Seems to me that this was a Chartered Cat. The fact that he was not concerned at all about the damage to his boat says it all. Compared to you both my experience is mainly based about cruising in & around the Greek Islands. 11 years. All the problems that I had experienced similar to yours all revolved around Charterers. Enjoying following your adventures with a lot of admiration. Having the ambition to have got your boat & the way you have/are fulfilling your dreams is a credit to you both. Bon Voyages ⛵️🏄♂️🏄♀️Take Care.
I'd name and shame that boat. That's ridiculous. Plenty of people like that out there. You'll also get some boats that come from areas of the world (the med...) where anchorages are always nail-biting tight. Then they show up at a windy Bahamas anchorage and drop 3:1 scope in the middle of 3 boats who are all 5:1. We had a boat (funny enough, a Lagoon 380/410 I think!) that dropped insanely close to us. A day later, I hear a REALLY LOUD windlass pulling up behind us. Turns out it wasn't loud, their bow was right off our aft and nearly bumping into our sugar scoops! I quickly fired up the engine and motored forward. They gave me a "thank you!" before they left. I don't give a CRAP about a thank you. How about a WARNING? Or how about not anchoring so close to me in the first place?!
Not sure we want to name and shame them, I'm sure he'll learn his lesson someday soon. What a coincidence, are you sure it wasn't you 😉 Thats crazy, luck they didn't hit you!
@@TeuluTribe I think I know this boat... Lagoon 410. French couple? Not sure if you faded out the logo on the bow or if there just was no logo on the bow. If it's the one I'm thinking of, it's the same one that dropped 3:1 scope in a busy Georgetown Exuma anchorage multiple times with no regard for spacing. They didn't cause any problems or hit anyone, but they were just very rude when it came to positioning. It is definitely rude to anchor so close to another boat that you basically forced your neighbors into a higher state of alertness. You turn a relaxed anchorage into a night watch, and I'm going to be annoyed!
I'm finding it quite satisfying that his boat was damaged and Teulu wasn't, don't know about anyone else. Deep down part of me actually wanted his boat to sink too😂, is that bad?
You will soon realize you will meet people at anchorages who THINK when two boats come close to one another they will always believe their boat is static and hasn't moved an inch since they dropped their anchor and it is always others, whose boats have intruded into their sacred space. They think of themselves as being a mooring buoy and it is always someone else's fault BECAUSE they are anchored.
if someone anchors within your scope feel free to immediately visit them in your dingy and tell them to move, actual seaman wont do that so its always non sailors, if you show a bit of authority they will move.
Oh just caught up with them going over your Anchor and chain. So Beware of people on Catamarans (handled right, Catamarans themselves, are okish. ) . Bob.
Hey guys, been watching from the start of your sailing adventures, and loving it, something about a Algonquin T shirt 😉 love Algonquin Park, anyways,I’ve also been watching Sailing Uma for years, who recently had a similar incident not that many episodes ago. What a total NUT job, you guys rock, don’t let a wanker like that get to you.
We hired a cat and the anchor was under size - a 20 knot gust made us drag into another boat. It took a while to get ourselves free and there was limited damage. Spoiled our holiday a bit. The two co-skippers had a lot of sailing experience. So we don't think it was our "fault". Sorry you had issues.
Well. Guess I cant sail. Because I would not have been able to be as calm as you. I am no bully, but that would have been hands if he talked to me like that after putting my lady, my house, and my livelihood at risk. Your patience was nice to see, but he did not deserve it.
I probably would have just shot a flare off right over his bow and lowered the gun at him and said, "I won't be firing a second warning shot today." He would have learned a lesson about the expense of new undies at a minimum. You two are much more forgiving than I (and also have better judgment). Well done! 👏👏
Zachary was a real gentleman about it. I cannot fault him one iota, but I think our society is suffering from a situation where people are acting more and more like bullies because there are no consequences to their bad behaviour. As long as their bullying is below the threshold for police action, they learn that no one is going to straighten them out in this litigiousness environment. When I was young, bullies would be swiftly dealt with and most would decide to not go for seconds. Sadly, in today’s environment the ones who end up getting what they want are the bullies and the lawyers. That being said, most of what we see can be solved by good parenting, which involves teaching accountability and the consequences of bad behaviour.
I have a ex brother in law who is just as 'crazy' as the Cat Capt (?). Perhaps they are self chartered in addition to being arrogant and ignorant (description of ex). Protection of your home overrides 'being right'. You did a great job. I learned years ago when people are on vacation and renting property, they do not give a care (majority!!) for the rental or others. Perhaps the 'why' of not caring for the damage caused to the cat.
Given that cats move in a completely different way to a mono when anchored, the owner of the cat was clearly a inexperienced nutter to anchor so close to you in the first place. As 99.9% sailors are friendly and thoughtful, its always such a shock to meet someone so rude. I guess you have to be grateful there was no damage to you and keep on sailing 😀
We have met so many amazing people this year, this boat is definitely in the 0.1% of sailors who aren't so nice 🙃 Yeah thankfully we and Teulu are all good!!
99.9% of the people you meet are fantastic people however every now then you meet an a$$#0le. Kept smiling keep cruising and learn from the experience. Love your videos
Thanks for watching. We think it goes without saying, that by posting this and sharing our experience, isn't to cast negativity or hate towards the French or Catamaran owners. There are bad people, everywhere. Number of hulls, or colour of flag has nothing to do with it, so we would appreciate if the comments can also reflect that!
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Becka and Zach
I agree with you both. BUT, I really wish I could have been on board with you both when this happened. I would have given that jerk a proper "education" so he would know without any doubt that that behavior is not tolerated!! I'm sure you both understand that a lot of us feel very connected to you both. And we feel if someone messes with either of you, they will mess with us! Take care you two😊
Normally you should go to the police. On the street with cars you do as well.
He should pay for the damage.
I keep telling you guys to get a couple of mounts you could just clip the camera to.....
And yeah, it is a scary thought, but there are only 3 eventual fates for all boats and ships; the Scrapyard, or they sink, or a very few get preserved as memorials. Sorry, but there it is.
On the plus side, you will be at 50k subs very soon! :D
@@johnwolf2829 we added mounts..but the GoPro took a swim in Dominica 😫
@@TeuluTribe Aw hell!
I guess if they are waterproofed they also have to be heavy enough to sink to the bottom.... =/
Damn. Well, maybe just a metal clip on the inside of the window for the cell might work?
What you said at the start of the video really resonated with me. We’ve lived in our flat for years, we love it and it’s our home. We’ve recently had awful neighbours move in, and after us very politely complaining about something we had put up with a while, they decided to retaliate by doing something absolutely awful to us.
The anger I feel is similar to yours, that someone would knowingly completely ruin our sense of home and security, how dare they?
We’re currently holding out as have heard they may be moving soon, and we will go on to live our happy life in our happy home and work towards our goals and dreams.
This video was extremely significant in my ‘recovery’ from the anger.
Thank you!
We hope that your issue resolves itself soon and that your new neighbours aren't like the last! I'm glad it helped, cheers 😁
Hey Guys, I am a pleasure fisherman and love fishing the Solent and surrounding areas. When we are at anchor fishing its amazing to see how many other water users come so close, weather under sail or power forgetting that we have a lot or rope out to keep the anchor set in the strong currents and not to mention the rare but avoidable collision. I so feel for you, and really admire your restraint, I think I would have fed him a boat hook or something for his pure attitude and arrogance. As always a great video and with such feeling 10/10. Love always xx
Hey Steve. It happens all the time, there is just no need for other boats to get as close as they can....Thanks for your kind words! ☺️
it's not that rare in actuality. Unfortunately.
I hope you have the name and registry of the CAT. Along with the film (video), you have a good record, just in case. Depending on where you are, dropping a report to the Port Captain or the Police can be a good idea.
If they had done anymore damage we would have contacted someone, I just didn't want to have to deal with him again. It's also a bit challenging in a place where most people don't speak english.
That guy deserves a high five, in the face, with a chair.
Exactly!!!
...attached to a tow truck.
Enjoyed the episode and very impressed with how you handled that situation which unfortunately is becoming more common. Staying calm in stressful situations is good seamanship and an essential quality if you’re the skipper. My hat is off to the pair of you
The boat that hit you was probably an AirBnB or charter, being a very popular choice as a floating condo, personally moving before something happens, because cats swing differently than monohulls. It is a lesson you will never forget. Thanks for the informative video.
congratulations on being so polite....far more than they deserved
Kill them with kindness and all that 😉
@@TeuluTribe No never that.
There are jerks everywhere. You can't reason with unreasonable people. Glad your boat was okay. Zach did a great job of staying cool. That's not easy to do when you are wronged and the other person puts the blame on you.
So glad that neither Teulu or you guys were hurt. As you said 99% of the people that you have come in contact with are great. It’s unfortunate that you had to have an encounter with the 1% guy. You’re very polite Zach in that situation which you should be commended for. Unfortunately I probably wouldn’t have been 😔. Try to put it behind you and continue with your epic adventure. God speed and happy trails!
Beautiful... your opening describing your home is just beautiful... moving....you really need to be a writer. I've been dreaming for 7 years to get a boat and have been living my life through watching sailing youtube channels. I'm so signing up for your guys channel. God speed. 🙏
Love the quote at the end! Thank goodness you didn't make the situation worse by going to another location after dark. Much calmer than this old man would have been. Kudos to both of you!
My first thought when you come across someone like that is "alcohol might be involved". I was with you Becka, I muttered a few profanities at him also. You have already come across so many wonderful people that you know that's extremely out of the ordinary. It's history now and Zach handled himself well. Stay safe. ❤🙏
It could well have been involved, he was definitely the exception to everyone else we've met this year. I'm glad I kept relatively cool. Cheers Steve!
Sorry for that situation. Scary situation, and luckily not any crazy damage.
Enough said.
Lovely film work and editing. I must say the last two episodes have really brought you back to the number one spot.
You both look so well. And I think you get enough of a workout just being on a boat, let alone rolling your mat out to do your gym routine Becka!!!
Love Tuelu sitting on top of the small world shot.
Hats off to you.
Xx
Cheers David. What a lovely comment to read. It sure is pretty difficult to workout on a small rolly boat, but we do try 😊
Just a little tip - it's useful to have a line on both sides of your nominated roving fender. That way you can dangle it using both lines to give you a horizontal killer pointy catamaran bumper. ;-)
We spend 5 months of the year sailing in the Caribbean and anchor the whole time, we are currently in Martinique. The most stressful part of the winter is not wind, waves or repairs but incompetent or inconsiderate sailors anchoring too close when there is lots of room available. It is a strange phenomenon that even if you are the only boat in the area, someone will anchor right beside you. I recently had to move the boat after someone dropped their anchor right beside us, and then of course our boat was over their anchor when they wanted to leave. It’s usually weekenders or charters who lack experience, but most people are reasonable. Cheers.
It's the same phenomena as when you're the only person on the bus and someone gets on and sits next to you. Creepy. 😂
I was there about a year ago. Stayed in Martinique for 2 months (with ocasional visits to Guadeloupe). I climbed to the top of Mont Pelee. Fabulous trekking.
Your channel is fantastic. Keep the good work. Fair winds.
Hey, guys I'm so glad you are okay, and your beautiful home is safe. I felt so bad for Becka seeing her top with the strap backwards and clearly upset and needing a good calming hug. Zach you are a very good man. You handled yourselves very well. If it were me at your age. I would have boarded that boat and move it for him. As I have retired from a 30-year carrier in the prison system I don't think I would have been as nice as you. However, you guys are okay so put it behind you and carry on sailing and exploring. Thank you again for living my dream for me. Paul, Vancouver, Canada.
Bringing tears to my eyes in the first 30 seconds isnt fair.
Hey guys glad to hear your ok after your encounter with that idiot 🤬, another great episode take care both, I’m a bit behind with episodes as I’ve been busy at work, just going to watch next episode now, happy sailing guys 👍👍⛵️⛵️
Love your video's. I will be buying my first sailboat, this year after watching sailing channels like yours. I would have gone back and cut his anchor lose. Oeps sorry, that is my "Captain Cockroach" coming out again. Well keep the wind in your sails and the knots flying.
Leon (South Africa)
You delt with that brilliantly
I would have sunk the waste of space 😂
Ahah thanks 😂
Sacre le bleu to that fella! You guys keep going! We had a Colvic Victor 34, they can take a knock, that’s what we loved about it, you’ve got this!!!
So glad that you are both ok, and Teulu is undamaged. Really enjoying your videos every week. Stay safe. Best regards from bonnie Scotland 🏴
Hi, I have been following for a while now. Each beautiful place has it's ugly side, often sadly the people that you would prefer not to meet, this is taken from experience, even in Falmouth. The thing is, not to stop your adventure, to continue to discover and enjoy our planet and culture, these unfortunate encounters are likely to occur but seldom, for most people have a good heart, some have issues that good folk struggle to understand. Follow your good heart and be a winner, the rest are for whatever reason, sent as reminders to be on gaurd and really enjoy appreciate the better times. Take care. Paul.
Thanks for following along Paul. I'm sure this won't be the last slightly unpleasant person we will meet along our journey. However, there is no way that something like this would ever stop us from what we have planned 😊
That is insane, what a bully! So sorry that happened to you, hope your boat is ok!
Definitely not the nicest sailor we've ever met 😅 Thankfully Teulu is a old strong girl, so she only had minor damage.
Not a bully, just an arrogant ass who didn't know what he was doing.
Unfortunately not everyone is as nice as you two. I'm glad you stayed calm enough to avoid a physical confrontation.
I have been in similar situations many times. Forget who was there first. Just move. The world has no shortage of selfish morons. These days I don't even bother getting annoyed, I just move. And the earlier you move, the sooner you can relax and chill.
We would have moved but they were on top of our anchor 😳 in general though, we do agree, it’s best just to move on with your head held high
I am of the same mindset as you. Many times If I think it is at all likely to be a problem I just shift. Easier to do it when you are ready than at night or in wind.
It seems like you wanted to leave, and came closer to take up the anchor. They were not aware of your anchor and got pissed you came closer. Maybe an anchor buoy could have prevented this, couldn't see if you had one in the video?
When things happen you have to work as a team, whether its by rearranging your fenders, your anchor, or their features...the discord resonates (as you described) and the only thing you have control over is your reaction... certainly a good idea not to leave...
A well known rule: anchor with boats like yours…mono’s w mono’s and cat’s w cat’s. That guy had to be a bareboat charter to not care about the boat….you guys handled it very well!! Love the channel guys! Thanks for sharing your journey w us. Fair Winds from Boston!
I found that 🌈 interesting, in all my yrs of sailing I've seen many rainbows but not one that half of it below the horizon.
I love watching all of your adventures they are so good. So inspiring . Learning new things all the time. I think it’s great what you have achieved so far. Well done guys Xx
Sorry to hear of your encounter with a genuine ignoramus. You did an admirable job of keeping calm and endeavoring bring sanity to the situation. Fortunately people like this are rare in the ranks of real sailors. Glad to hear you are both safe and well and your boat suffered minimally. Enjoy happier days ahead!
Cheers Ken!
I can’t believe that Jerk. His recklessness is bizarre I wonder if it was a charter boat. So odd. Well done for staying cool
I love your maturity!! Keep up the good work & sail happy.
Sadly there are tossers out there and you met a right one. I would say it is a charter, not their boat or he would be trying to exchange insurance details. Sorry you had to go through this, I’ve had similar, but very rare instances like this and whilst it is tempting to confront people like this i think it is always best to be the better person and sail/walk away. People like that guy would never admit they were at fault. Love the quote, very apt. Hoping the month since that has been less stressful. Fair winds. Andy UK
Zach, your a lot calmer than I would have been! Glad everything turned out ok
Sorry to hear you had this problem. And yea before you mentioned that he the one in the other boat wasn't a full time cruiser most likely I was thinking the same. Doesn't matter where you are ocean, sky, land and in the future space you will always run into ignorant selfish people.
Thankfully no injuries physically and none to your home. So move on end enjoy what you are doing.
Safe sailing cheers
Scuba gear and a marlin spike. Their anchor would remain but not their cat 😊
Haha this made us laugh Steve
Yes, I certainly would & I have both! Some people will do what they get away with, care about no one else and therefore there is always a place for rough justice in incidents like this!🤗 That guy obviously hasn't met a crazy person yet!😡🤣Well done, put it behind you and enjoy the 99% of great people you meet while sailing around the world.
Exactly my thoughts
Just put a big hole in both sides. At least they will not drag sitting on the bottom.
This happened to me many times. Skippers that don't care who was there first anchored, inexperienced skippers or rental boats... When it happens I just move my boat with the engine any until I can take the anchor up and re-anchor somewhere else. 🧘♀️
Zach, how you kept your cool I'll never know! I'd have been on his boat and thrown him overboard!!
Haha thanks, I surprised myself too!
Geez. Glad the boat is OK! Keep living the dream!
So sorry this has happened to you. Thank you for sharing, it got my blood boiling. Take a breath, one idiot, you have met so many lovely people. Take care both 😊🌹🤗
Well done for keeping as calm as you did. For them to blame you after them being so ignorant, I’m ashamed to say I’d have lost the plot and sparks would fly.
Thanks Bernie, I'm suprised I managed to stay that cool.
I think that you've got good heads on your shoulders over this, especially not jumping off into a passage however short after the incident. Know the feeling of hurt all too well having had my mast destroyed by a Marina....😢. Sailing Trilleen
incredible, you should have filmed the name of the boat
Life is full of turns ant twist first off all regardless of who’s at fault I am glad that no body was injured that’s the main thing no different then car drivers on the road I love your channel and you both and I can understand your frustration but that’s just life your not hurt your boat isn’t damaged enjoy the adventure
Glad you guys are ok. Sorry you had to deal with this shitbag. Hearing Becka talk about using fenders in a situation like this, I had an idea. Could you had tied a rope to both ends of a standard cylindrical fender and held it horizontally for more surface area? Another great video and keep up the great work. Thank you
There are all kinds of arrogant people in the world . Your choice to move away a good one and it saves your sanity in the long run. Again another notch in your sailing adventure to make you grow and become better people. Pleasant journeys to you both but beware , there are cruel people everywhere trying to crush your dreams. Love, Kindness and knowledge you both have will keep you stronger. Cheers
Looking back at it I almost wish we had moved earlier as soon as we realised there was no reasoning with them. Thanks for the kind words!
Thank God that idiot didn't cause more damage to your boat! Was that guy intoxicated? You both deserve a reward for keeping your composer! Cheers, Brendan.
In Germany once, waiting for a ferry in car. Engine off. The car behind us in a uphill position rolled down and bashed into us from behind. The couple in the car screamed at us in German and blamed us for driving into them. They really thought we were to blame - and could defy gravity driving into them uphill without the engine being on. That took the biscuit. Deep breaths. Luckily, you avoided damage. Bastards exist.
Zach was really cool in this situation. I would not be able to hold. I would end up on their boat trashing everything, and that would lead to a bigger problem. Sea God will polish them. Great job, guys. The good thing is your boat is not damaged
Clearly he didn't care about his boat or the boats/lives of anyone else. He is a perfect example of the rude and arrogant people that are the cancer of this world. I am glad that you three(2+boat) are ok. Breathe deep. We love you and may God keep you safe. 🙏
Testosterone would prevent me from giving up my ground. “I’ll pull my anchor, and drop it on your bow”. Luckily there is a voice of reason just telling us to move somewhere else.
Hmm yeah, our thoughts too..
W0W! Miss Becka I was hopping you would have swam over & given him a few good swat's to his bottom with an Orr! or @ the very least give him a good pinch! Ha! Truth be told I don't think you guy could have handled it any better. Well done!
The Med in some places durring Holiday weeks is hell especially if the wind gets up ...
So much so they tend to leave fenders out all the time at anchor.
What f pair of idiots incredible there ppl out like that ..should be Criminal. Disgusting Bless you 2 got handling it as yu did❤
You can always sit on anchor with your missen up if you need to sit Into the wind rather than the current. It could even have a reef in it if it's a bit noisy
And it stops the boat rolling a bit too
Glad you guys and Teulu escaped ok! What a moron! Well done for being the adults in the situation and not losing your s***! All part of life’s experiences. Keep being yourselves and don’t waste time and energy on these types of people. Look forward to seeing your adventures to come.
Hi folks, loving your vids. Question - you call your boat TEULU which would be pronounced 'Tooloo' but you say 'tayly' ???
Such a jerk for not apologizing! You guys were so nice about it. I’m glad your boat wasn’t damaged.
Most people show respect for others and care about everyones boat regardless of who has the anchoring problem. Some have even rescued other`s boats even though it`s not their resposibility but it sure beats watching a very valuable home get wrecked.
Totally agree, normally in situations like this everyone is very calm, considerate and admits when they are in the wrong.
Another FABULOUS EPISODE aboard Teulu, going ashore with the trash for disposal, eating French croissants and living in harmony off grid. Thank you both so much for sharing this lovely episode. We can't imagine your next port of call yet will be anxiously waiting for " we're bloody doing it"!
A few years ago a power boat was anchored in front of us, and started to drag. They were insisting that we were dragging into them - upwind. Now, that would be a trick! Anyway lesson learned, it's a pain but not hard to pull up and anchor again somewhere else. Your situation is a little more tricky if they are on top of your hook :(
Its crazy how blind people can be when they think that they can't be in the wrong. For us it was definitely worth it to just move.
Yes despite what people say, sailing is not for faint hearted the ignorant or unskilled. Going around the world in a yacht is hard work because boats need maintenance and sailing is hard work too. You have to know about winds, weather and circumnavigation. You visit some unforgettable places and see some amazing things but it isn’t all fun and games. I was privileged to see inside the yacht of the first Australian woman to circumnavigate around the world solo and was intrigued by how prepared she had to be to meet every possible disaster. She even carried a spare emergency mast in case hers broke and it did. Hats off to her and all brave sailors that dare to try.
I can only imagine how you felt. Trying to push through too small a gap a man rubbed our parked car with his works van. I was incandescent. His attitude of no damage done was unacceptable. This was 18 months ago. I fully subscribe to the theory that in your mind you take on the physical shape of such things as cars or boats and that such a bump/bang bruises this outer shell. That no damage is visible is irrelevant to how you feel and the invasion of your space.
What a jerk!! You two handled that so well! We are angry for you! 🤬😂
Should have called up the Harbour Master…
On a brighter note, that rainbow you caught was like nothing ive ever seen!
You should have seen some of the ones crossing the Atlantic!
No one condones violence, but only if we could. I'm so mad for you at the moment. That guy is scum. Proud of how you handled it. Sorry for the scars.
Sounds like you encountered a Charter Charlie.... At least you are both ok and the big girl is largely unharmed, 10ton of Colvic tank Vs a big cat... I know which boat i would be on :)
I think the best thing would be to contact the Cost Guard a soon as possible
Glad you three (inc. Teulu!) are all ok :) x
Cheers 😊
just as well you were aboard and not in town , best of luck for the future its a wet day here in Swansea
We were meant to be away from the boat that day too, thankfully our plans changed! Hope the weather in Swansea improves soon 😊
Another great video.
I'm a sailor from Martinique, this guy looks just like an old alcoholic like many other. I met two. Look the same, old, alcoholic, violents. One shot at my boat in a harbor because we were "too noisy" working on some repairs. He was drunk and now in jail.
I guess in other countries if you pay attention you'll find some too.
Anyway, on behalf of the French sorry for this guy behavior 😅
Weird!! and thats ok, not your fault, just a strange situation!
I just move if I think there will be a problem. The one thing I do to discourage other boats anchoring too close is I have a directional speaker & I put loud classical music on & point it at the boat that is heading in to anchor too close.
Oh no! I'm sorry you got hurt like that. Hopefully you now have no damage due to delamination.
Thanks Robert. There doesn't appear to be any damage apart from the wood- luckily Teulu's layup is incredibly thick
Hi guys, just binge watching to get up to date. Down here in Nz, that incident would involve the MSA. The Maritime Safety Authority. They deal with incidents like that. Where you were then, I wouldn't be surprised if they have a similar Authority or are part of the International version of MSA. With the photos you have, plus evidence of the sheer stupidity and lack of concern the other vessel showed, that could well have been their last trip. The vessel could have been confiscated, plus the skipper could have been pinged (fined) big time. Generally speaking, you would be required to complete an incidence report too, stating your side of the incident. Take care folks. Atb from down here.
I've never cruised full-time, but sailed enough each year to know this won't be the last such experience you'll have like this. Just be glad that it's a rarity. I could guess the Cat's nationality, but I won't....
There is a noticable trend amongst which boats anchor too close...
A situation like that anchor situation with that meathead on that Cat on a road with cars could lead to road rage, what is road rage called at sea?
Sea rage I guess 😅
@@TeuluTribe lol yeah
Seems to me that this was a Chartered Cat. The fact that he was not concerned at all about the damage to his boat says it all. Compared to you both my experience is mainly based about cruising in & around the Greek Islands. 11 years. All the problems that I had experienced similar to yours all revolved around Charterers. Enjoying following your adventures with a lot of admiration. Having the ambition to have got your boat & the way you have/are fulfilling your dreams is a credit to you both. Bon Voyages ⛵️🏄♂️🏄♀️Take Care.
I think you ailed itt = newbies on a charter boat. Sorry that happened to you... might consider buying a small air horn.
An air horn would have been a good idea at the time!
I'd name and shame that boat. That's ridiculous.
Plenty of people like that out there. You'll also get some boats that come from areas of the world (the med...) where anchorages are always nail-biting tight. Then they show up at a windy Bahamas anchorage and drop 3:1 scope in the middle of 3 boats who are all 5:1.
We had a boat (funny enough, a Lagoon 380/410 I think!) that dropped insanely close to us. A day later, I hear a REALLY LOUD windlass pulling up behind us. Turns out it wasn't loud, their bow was right off our aft and nearly bumping into our sugar scoops! I quickly fired up the engine and motored forward. They gave me a "thank you!" before they left. I don't give a CRAP about a thank you. How about a WARNING? Or how about not anchoring so close to me in the first place?!
Not sure we want to name and shame them, I'm sure he'll learn his lesson someday soon.
What a coincidence, are you sure it wasn't you 😉 Thats crazy, luck they didn't hit you!
@@TeuluTribe I think I know this boat... Lagoon 410. French couple? Not sure if you faded out the logo on the bow or if there just was no logo on the bow. If it's the one I'm thinking of, it's the same one that dropped 3:1 scope in a busy Georgetown Exuma anchorage multiple times with no regard for spacing. They didn't cause any problems or hit anyone, but they were just very rude when it came to positioning.
It is definitely rude to anchor so close to another boat that you basically forced your neighbors into a higher state of alertness. You turn a relaxed anchorage into a night watch, and I'm going to be annoyed!
I'm finding it quite satisfying that his boat was damaged and Teulu wasn't, don't know about anyone else. Deep down part of me actually wanted his boat to sink too😂, is that bad?
There aren't many cats that would be better off after hitting Teulu, if he had known she was 13T he might have moved instead of us....😅
It's times like this I'm glad I've got a steel boat 😂😂 Teulu must be very Hardy that's never a bad thing!
You will soon realize you will meet people at anchorages who THINK when two boats come close to one another they will always believe their boat is static and hasn't moved an inch since they dropped their anchor and it is always others, whose boats have intruded into their sacred space. They think of themselves as being a mooring buoy and it is always someone else's fault BECAUSE they are anchored.
Sorry this happened! Glat that Teulu's tough enough to take it. One of the advantages of a strong monohull :-)!
Thanks Tom, we are so glad she didn't bat an eyelid!
Wow. Really sorry this happened. You handled it properly from the get-go. He sure didn't.
if someone anchors within your scope feel free to immediately visit them in your dingy and tell them to move, actual seaman wont do that so its always non sailors, if you show a bit of authority they will move.
Yeah looking back at it we should have talked to them earlier.
Oh just caught up with them going over your Anchor and chain. So Beware of people on Catamarans (handled right, Catamarans themselves, are okish. ) . Bob.
Hey guys, been watching from the start of your sailing adventures, and loving it, something about a Algonquin T shirt 😉 love Algonquin Park, anyways,I’ve also been watching Sailing Uma for years, who recently had a similar incident not that many episodes ago. What a total NUT job, you guys rock, don’t let a wanker like that get to you.
We hired a cat and the anchor was under size - a 20 knot gust made us drag into another boat. It took a while to get ourselves free and there was limited damage. Spoiled our holiday a bit. The two co-skippers had a lot of sailing experience. So we don't think it was our "fault". Sorry you had issues.
Well. Guess I cant sail. Because I would not have been able to be as calm as you. I am no bully, but that would have been hands if he talked to me like that after putting my lady, my house, and my livelihood at risk. Your patience was nice to see, but he did not deserve it.
I probably would have just shot a flare off right over his bow and lowered the gun at him and said, "I won't be firing a second warning shot today." He would have learned a lesson about the expense of new undies at a minimum. You two are much more forgiving than I (and also have better judgment). Well done! 👏👏
Great video
Zachary was a real gentleman about it. I cannot fault him one iota, but I think our society is suffering from a situation where people are acting more and more like bullies because there are no consequences to their bad behaviour. As long as their bullying is below the threshold for police action, they learn that no one is going to straighten them out in this litigiousness environment. When I was young, bullies would be swiftly dealt with and most would decide to not go for seconds.
Sadly, in today’s environment the ones who end up getting what they want are the bullies and the lawyers. That being said, most of what we see can be solved by good parenting, which involves teaching accountability and the consequences of bad behaviour.
I have a ex brother in law who is just as 'crazy' as the Cat Capt (?). Perhaps they are self chartered in addition to being arrogant and ignorant (description of ex). Protection of your home overrides 'being right'. You did a great job.
I learned years ago when people are on vacation and renting property, they do not give a care (majority!!) for the rental or others. Perhaps the 'why' of not caring for the damage caused to the cat.
I too have met the odd turd in an anchorage and it never gets any easier.