$70M Superyacht vs. World's Most Dangerous Bridge

We will show you the world-famous Simpson Bay Bridge and why it is so dangerous. Located on the island of St Maarten, this bridge has fouled some of the most experienced captains. Watch us sail through the narrow opening as we drop off our season's first charter! Does Paul hit it? Watch the video to find out! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's video!
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Filmed by onboard content creator @Blair_vb
Editted by Shaun Silver & @Blair_vb
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[@CaptPaulClarke]

Thanks for watching hope everyone found this video to be entertaining and informative. Blair and the whole crew did a great job putting this video together. We appreciate everyone’s support of our channel please let us know in the comments below if you have any questions you’d like answered. See you next week 🤙

[@_nopestr]

Oh, Captain Paul. You made it look easy 😁. I do have a few questions, but they're not regarding this video, so I'm not sure if I should throw them in here.

[@billymoore7426]

caotain paul how long have you been a captain..great content

[@adrianr5442]

Great editing. It was like being there

[@stevebaker1247]

Captain Paul has been through that bridge "50-60 times", so I'd say he's been doing this for awhile. Good job, Captain! Love these videos (Blair)! Great footage!

[@seanmapley7417]

Nice driving dude!

[@Blair_vb]

2 Drones , 5 Gopro's , 1 360 camera and 1 Mirrorless camera to create this rad little video ! Hope everyone enjoys it !

[@bwillan]

Good job on the video production, Blair.

[@CaptPaulClarke]

Crushed this one Blair as you only had 1 take to get all the footage. 🔥

[@PrvtChurch]

2 Drones because one went in the sea? 🤣 Great work on another amazing video!

[@denisearens3347]

It was excellent!

[@AndyCutright]

Great work.

[@cerealport2726]

The days where the Captain really earns his pay! I doubt I will ever step foot on a superyacht, either as crew or passenger, but at least I can live vicariously through this channel!

[@jandyg]

Well said.

[@carlmorgan8452]

I ,I sailor 😊

[@jamesmorss9940]

So many friendly captains and crew in Simpson Bay, just hang out in the yacht club and you'll get to sneak around onboard.

[@dieterhell815]

Such a great and calm job you've done. I remember stepping up on a bigger boat 30 !!!😢 years ago in Italy and we bought it in Porto St. Magherita at first it was soo scary going in and out the marina through the bridge and we had as well just a bit below 1m each side. Scary, until you get used to it, but the scariest were other boaters on smaller crafts need to rush in front of you just before the bridge. Again, great job from you and youre crew on such a big yacht, my pants would be full

[@coachbronco]

If you may increase your odds a bit more ...cuz if you can imagine that I got aboard twice as a deaf standby stranger, you can speak with anyone, but I don't! I was lucky twice.

[@raymondhudson1288]

why dont these billionaires get together and pay to make the bridge wider easy fix

[@rhiahlMT]

You have to get what looks like the Hilton Hotel to give up that piece of real estate, even if they can still be open. And those folks at Hilton, are no pushovers.

[@erik3371]

Easier to collect fees to the muncipality and work opportunities whenever the crash into it.

[@madmaxd1]

It's called greed

[@eliagoldblum2765]

You're obviously not a billionaire, silly question

[@krismiller8322]

Bezos took out the child tax credit… pay for a bridge? 🤣

[@hansh8071]

Shout out to you capt. Paul for showing how you feel about a situation on camera, staying professional and human, hat off to you.

[@markymark5640]

In case someone wants to know the accidents in the video: Ecstasea 280ft - Dec 15, 2019 BACA 142ft - Jan 8, 2023 Go 253ft- Feb 24, 2021

[@AdvancedUSA]

It’s a pleasure watching someone doing something that is very difficult and make it look easy - no drama!

[@suunto61]

Thats the best hurricane protection I have ever heard of.... 365° you say? That 5° more than I have ever seen in my life!!!😁 As far as the ship handling. Well Done.

[@GeroldH]

Had to check the comments section as soon as I heard that one. If it can happen even to a superyacht captain I'll feel better if I ever make such a mistake myself :P

[@randomnessslayer]

It's hurricane protection that's good for 360 days a year! 😜

[@yabbadabbadoo8225]

Money cannot buy true happiness but it can buy a 300 foot yacht and you can sail up right next to it. excellent work crew

[@denisearens3347]

That was crazy! I thought we might see applause from the onlookers onshore! Great job, I'm impressed

[@motoryachtloon]

We went through the early morning bridge to avoid the 5pm opening crowds. Just incase. The few people at the Yacht Club gave us an applause. 🛥🥂

[@cindyreid6404]

Was thinking the same.

[@johannesfranck1770]

Imagine having commute to your work or an emergency and you had to wait till this rich kid get his toy moved around…there was a big traffic jam…

[@erikgriswold5273]

@@johannesfranck1770 I didn't see a single vehicle waiting at the bridge. Also, having lived near a draw bridge before, it's just something that happens occasionally and isn't a big deal. You turn your car off for maybe 6 minutes and then you go.

[@nikolajdehaan9815]

​@@erikgriswold5273that bridge makes for huge traffic jams you ever been there? They actually built a 2nd big bridge for this purpose. I enjoyed the vid but I grew up there and imho these boats ruined the island. That "great harbour" was actually a pristine lagoon.

[@pattydicks8256]

That was crazy! I was holding my breath the whole way. Kudos to Capt. Paul and the crew for such an amazing job!!! Thanks for sharing that with us!!

[@MrAnderson321]

One of the best episodes I’ve seen. And that’s why the owners of these superyachts source super experienced captains, respect.👊 Great footage and editing and loving Captain Paul’s ‘Costas’!😎

[@bradleycadii8938]

I’m from St. Maarten and own a Vip transport company and I will have to honestly say I appreciate my work a lot more and everyone in the season just seeing this from a different angle is incredible.... my hat off to you and the crew 👑🦍🙏🏾

[@MaxineRobertMYLoon-jm9nt]

Killer footage Blairy! 👏 And well done Paulo - drove Loon like a boss through that bridge!

[@korylp6219]

The first time I have ever heard nerves in Paul’s voice! I can only imagine how nerve wracking this is even if you’ve been through 50+ times on smaller vessels. The moment you don’t show of respect is when you bin it. Great job!!!!!

[@the5kdude]

Wow. What a great video. Accurately captured the drama of that tight squeeze. Made me grin when Capt. Paul referred to the stern of the ship as the 'bum'.

[@esiebert7625]

This is the video that got recommended to me by YT that made me discover your channel. So glad I found it as I had to binge watch all your older videos. Thanks for the great content.

[@CraigBeere]

I am really enjoying this series, especially seeing all the crew, including the captain. I like seeing the captain talking to the camera about decisions, then briefing the staff, then those staff going and doing the actual jobs. I feel like I'm seeing the whole process of crewing the big boat, not just one person or role.

[@jandyg]

I realized as you cleared the bridge, I had a huge smile on my face. Well done Capt. That’s not an easy passage, lots of opportunities for failure. Now you still need to get out of the harbor. Good luck and Stay safe Loon.

[@paulkersey2179]

Thanks for sharing, look forward to seeing more of your travels and adventures.

[@MrDLYouTube]

Very interesting and tense video! I love these "working" videos where we get to witness things like this. I hope you guys can also give us a run-through on how you prepare for charters, like previsioning, requests etc.

[@kellymeredithdc7436]

Great Job Capt Paul. Wow. That was crazy. Nail biter 😮

[@funnydart]

Thank you Loon. Thank you Paul and the entire loon crew. My wife and I have been watching your videos with interest since you began your channel. This last year has been very challenging for my wife who has been undergoing the severe ups and downs of chemotherapy and watching the activities of Loon and her crew has been a delight. It has brought us both a great deal of joy. Thank you. Merry Christmas. Hope 2024 is your best year yet to everyone.

[@motoryachtloon]

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad that our videos have brought you and your wife joy during this challenging time. We appreciate your support and wish you both a Merry Christmas and a fantastic 2024! 🛥🥂

[@jim242]

Had my 6 pack then 100 ton then masters having confidence in your captain and the captain in his crew makes all the difference love❤The Loon lets me relive my youth

[@wwaxwork]

Good job everyone. Loved how all the crew where on deck helping. Having the drone to see what was happening was amazing.

[@RichardBaran]

What do you think the crews job is? Lol

[@jonathanscott550]

Blair fabulous video filming. Capt Paul awesome boating skills. Looney crew did a great job standing by waiting for the buoys to be needed. Yes beautiful, protected marina! Looking forward to next video

[@rp1645]

Thank you so so much for watching REAL super size vessel operation 😊😊😊 I love how you have REDUNDANCY with second portable VHF. You my super size vessel captain are perfect. You prior brief with 1st mate, then him briefing crew, NO extra VHF radio talking. The 1st mate moving side to side. Just like a PRO 😊😊

[@michaelmedley7527]

Nice work, Captain....certainly had my heart rate elevated!

[@janieb4714]

Wow! Just wow! Great job and very fun to watch, as always. Love to everyone on Loon❤

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

You guys nailed this video!!! Won’t surprise me if it becomes the most watched on the channel. Great job Paul & Team. Blair - Great editing and music selection for the intensity, you got me anxious. Well done.

[@motoryachtloon]

Thanks, Tristan. It means a lot. Are we going to see you in Antigua?

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

@@motoryachtloon We will be in SA during the Antigua show, so unfortunately won't see you guys. Keep up the great work

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

See.. Already the most watched video on your channel. Well done.

[@doncarlosarndell9728]

Wonderful video, I'm from Sint Maarten and also been in and out that bridge more times that I count but never had such a beautiful view as this video. Awesome job captain Paul and crew.

[@LinusHaferkemper]

Captain Clarke, holy moly!! You have all my respect!! Great driving, great crew briefing, very well done!

[@RichardBaran]

For doing his job? For a job that shouldn't exist.

[@neilwharton720]

Good clear communication is crucial, very professional of the crew👍

[@skatebalder6436]

Really look forward to these videos - entertaining and educational - huge respect for you all on board

[@motoryachtloon]

Thank you for watching and for your amazing comment. 🛥🥂

[@pietrobiasi8776]

WOW! Been waiting for a proper video about this passage for ever! Beautiful!!!

[@motoryachtloon]

Thank you for the great comment 🛥️🥂

[@WillN2Go1]

Terrific video. Really captured every aspect. Appreciate you sharing it. Thank you

[@porterandmjyoung4599]

can tell the bridge operation has gotten more professional since my last four passages thru some time ago. awesome job, a joy to watch your level of expertise at work.

[@randymoore6063]

Great job! Great crew! Kudos

[@marktaylor8263]

Well done, Capt and crew. Loves watching expertise in action.

[@my09ultra]

Did a couple screen shots from the Drone in the passage - you guys rock! Loon crew - setting a benchmark for excellence!

[@weebax1]

Good job Captain Paul, that was class!

[@nicolaharvey6364]

Wow all those obstacles and Blair didn't loose a drone. Thanks for showing us the difficulties in manoeuvring such a big boat through a tight space.

[@motoryachtloon]

Blair hasn't lost a drone yet! he's on a record run 🛥🥂

[@ChristopherKnN]

He doesn't lose the drones. He just tries to operate them as submersibles.

[@luxcmaryachtservices5406]

Still fascinating seeing vessels like M/Y Loon go through the bridge each time.. Way to go Captain and Crew !

[@mattipollari8905]

Excellent process and crew coordination! ( brings back memories of my bareboat days - and I did spend a couple of days in Simpson Bay. I did not realize it was so tight. When I was on board the old Man Of Steel, the Captain gave myself and the Gulfstream Crew a great tour after our Boss left. ( I arranged a charter for him as a lawnmower damaged a flap on our G500) You guys have a real nice vessel!

[@bnkwupt]

Really great video - good pace, nice shots, great editing. Thanks for sharing the operational side of super yachting with us.

[@user-kn5yc9yp3e]

Congratulations Blair this is such amazing work

[@egeegee7146]

What a fabulous crew you have developed around you. Great leadership creates great crew and they in turn go on to create future great crew. Great to watch.

[@kencolson]

Enjoyed watching you all work. What an amazing crew to work with. Thanks for sharing.

[@HoJSimpson]

Talking about threading the needle. That was really suspenseful lol

[@GarbagePlateROC]

You’d think they’d widen the entrance if it’s such a great destination!

[@TrimaranSpirit]

They did we used to go through there with a 30ft beam and 36ft wide bridge entrance back in the early 2000’s

[@Crusader1815]

@@TrimaranSpirit They really didn't widen it enough, but consider the panamax ships that barely fit through the locks in the Panama Canal.. probably much more difficult and with much more at stake.

[@bretthashey1040]

That was awesome. And Captain Paul still has the tight wave and smile in the middle.

[@stephenmajor5498]

Absolutely excellent video! Content, video quality and clear explanation of what you were trying to accomplish with the results visible to those who aren't familiar with the terminology. Nice job to you, your crew and definitely your videographer!

[@GarethStringer]

This is amazing but.....why don't they just widen the bridge?!

[@rogerward9492]

Many of captains have lost the career at this marina 💀

[@richardjoyce1]

Well done to you, skipper, and your crew. You made it look easy!

[@LeonardCooperman]

So cool. Sat at that restaurant a lot and watched many a boat squeeze through. Great job Captain.

[@Chardy3800]

I love watching someone that is on their game. Nice work Cap.

[@terrykeever9422]

I love it when a plan comes together. That has to a daunting pass thru for the first time. Looked stressfull after 50+. Great job.

[@motoryachtloon]

Thank you 😊 Got to show the bridge respect every time you go through it. The time you get complacent is the time you hit it. Thanks for watching 🛥🥂

[@MarkSnop]

glad you know what you’re doing Captain! That was an excellent job very well done. I went in there with my 25 m boat and that was feeling pretty tight already and you are a lot bigger. Good job to everybody and also great videos too.

[@michaelboso9355]

Awesome from the first minute! Watching while sending this. Cheers and thanks!

[@JaiPritchett]

I have always wanted to a ship captain since a kid. I grew up and live on the water.... This is the 1st vid I seen of the channel! Cant wait to see all the content!

[@caballero3whizkids697]

A steady hand and a positive attitude and this man is amazing!!

[@AlbertBellgardt]

Definitely a tight spot! I know the pucker factor and the adrenaline that gets going when coming into a tight spot. As a Scallop boat captain, coming into Cape May and going through the Two Mile bridge with a 120 foot boat it gets the heart beating! Great job bringing her in! I’ve seen that bridge from the road, you guys earned your pay!

[@londonchevy]

Very nicely done, a pure example of teamwork with great comunication makes for a safe superyacht. Have a wonderful season, looking forward to more content.

[@motoryachtloon]

Thank you. The crew did everything perfectly, and it all went according to plan. 🛥🏝️🥂

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Good job! It is a bit nerve wracking even on a 34-foot sailboat with an outboard motor. The current through that tight channel, wind, and slow speed (plus having to adjust for boats in front and behind) all add up. Always glad when we've finished passing through. Happy holidays, everyone!

[@pierredevilliers7588]

Geez Paul, i was getting nervous for you! Well done mate, perfectly executed!

[@khristopherhinds5820]

Proud to call this island my birthplace ❤️🇸🇽 shoutout to all the captains out there and especially you Capt. Did a crazy job getting through there. As a captain for much much smaller vessels I can agree that it’s not an easy channel to get in and out of. Some days it can be a cake walk due to low wind and no current, and some days it’s a shxxt show. I muss say even for the 35-45ft that has to pass on the far left next to the rocks is no easy task. Major thanks for not destroying our bridge 😂😂🤘🏽🤙🏽

[@user-yo8hb6by9j]

Brilliant. Very fun to watch too for some reason. Love the professionalism and the humility. As a yacht owner I appreciate everything I saw. Truly impressive.

[@motoryachtloon]

but not to the rest of the crew? 😩

[@philhardy6470]

Well done Capt, great Crew, very clear communication, by the young man, yes I’ve seen videos, of boats, hitting a bridge, didn’t know which one, until now. Like others have said, I will never be able to be on a Super yacht, but watching your video, makes my dream even closer. Great job to all the Crew.

[@CHWBAKA450]

One word needed… “Professionals” Well done Loon crew!

[@clintterrill6886]

Well done Captain and Crew. Keep em coming Blair!

[@snug40pip]

Again, you did not disappoint. Great video, great teamwork Love from Colorado.

[@IainThomson-km3hk]

An amazing video, I was stressed out just watching! First class communication and calls from the crew.

[@NWSanta]

Wow what a crew! That is one harrowing entrance wow! You guys did amazing, I could not imagine that crossing on a windy day!

[@angeladacunha6360]

Awesome, my nephew Tony of Tony's AirCon, lives on the Island and I've watched the yachts and the bridge in amazement.....Cheers Sint Maarten 🎉

[@DukeofHesse-he7bu]

I've watched lots of huge yachts go through the Simpson Bay Bridge and it's always a treat. Not to minimize the knowledge and experience required to squeeze through that opening, but with all the toys that these yachts have, in some ways it's easier to do so than with a small boat without all the electronics. My little 24 footer can get me in trouble with some wind and a tide run because all I have is my 250 hp Yamaha to maneuver with.

[@josephtaylor3857]

Textbook...you and your team put on a clinic. Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@havenyachtdelivery58]

Respect, Captain! Nice and easy, showing us how it's done. Great capturing it with the camera angles as well.

[@michaelmurray9643]

Paul and crew, absolutely EPIC job on threading the needle through that Bridge in St. Martin. Each Crew Member demonstrated a level of professional that smokes the competition. Stellar job to all. Can't wait to join you on a future cruise. Are there any favorites you can pass on ? Safe and enjoyable sailing to all.

[@scotttheodore9732]

Fantastic video . Scott from Texas . The Crew is amazing .

[@StuartHep]

Brilliant manoeuvre Paul, you looked calm and collected like a professional that you are 👍

[@BoatersMarineSpply]

Nice job Capt. You nailed it.

[@atschris]

Wow, that is right! Son is an engineer on Amaryllis who were there recently, he said it was tight, didn’t realise quite how tight. Nicely done.

[@rexcovington3467]

Great job and fantastic video. Appreciate seeing something that i would otherwise never see or experience.

[@debbiestaneland231]

Great choice of soundtrack Blair! Wow, expert steering!

[@Amelka2016]

I have been a second mate on the various Anchor handlers for the last 10 years and I must say hats off Captain. Incredible driving skills.

[@sandykim5109]

You made that look easy..you were so calm...how do you get that much confidence...you have alot of experience for being so young. You are the task man!

[@motoryachtloon]

Haha, thank you! I guess we've just mastered the art of looking calm on camera. But trust me, there's a lot of chaos happening behind the scenes! 🛥🥂

[@larsrons7937]

Very informative. Nice to see someone navigate that entrance well.

[@daniellechapman1788]

Wow Paul, that was some skilful handling and I tip my hat to you sir. Job well done to the whole crew on that one 👏🏻

[@user-iq2yp1dn1q]

Thanks for capturing this on video the way you did.

[@klaraholubova5399]

Amazing video Blair 👏 Captain Paul that was insane tight. Good job going thru the bridge with Loon 🤩

[@fw1421]

You made it look easy Paul! Nice job.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@user-bl2su6ez9j]

Cool, Calm & Collected always a pleasure to watch consumate professionals at work ,,,you make it look so easy even when it is a challenge.

[@papa.mike01]

Nerves of steel Captain. Nice piloting and admirable professionalism. You have your team working so well together. I know some videos show a bit of fun going onboard but when it’s time to be professionals you guys have my respect. 👍

[@motoryachtloon]

There is time for fun and time to be serious. This one we had our game faces on and it all went perfectly to plan. Thanks for watching 🛥🏝️🥂

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

Excellent job,Captain.Thanks for the video.

[@julesforsyth2996]

I never doubted you for a second, brilliant job. I don't use instagram at the moment, maybe soon, would be great to watch a little something everyday. Take care guys and again, great job.

[@jaypeegolf]

Man 😮 I was sweaty watching from my sofa! Chapeau sir 👏

[@majdyammari1884]

Wow! you guys did a wonderful job and made it looks so easy. Cheers.

[@cdr92663]

Yikes! Massive crazy, great job!

[@forexcollege5971]

WOW WOW WOW!!! well done. awesome video. Thank you for sharing.