We Spent a Week at Anchor in Beaulieu-sur-Mer

In this week's video, we dive behind the scenes with the Loon crew as they spend a week at anchor just after the Monaco GP while preparing for the remainder of their busy summer charter season.
Come along as the crew experience a brand-new Golf simulator called Off the Deck for the first time.
Chief Stewardess Courtney will take you shopping to stock Loon for the next few weeks.
Captain Paul faces extreme conditions and needs to act fast after some unpredicted weather hits fast. This forces Captain Paul to wake up the entire deck crew and get the tenders off the side of Loon in a hurry, which results in the loss of an anchor.
For anyone wondering, all the golf balls used in this video are environmentally friendly biodegradable balls that dissolve into fish food once submerged. We love the ocean that we sail on and would never put plastic balls into the water.
Find out more about the Off the Deck system by visiting offthedeck.com
We are excited to announce the launch of our Loon Crew Patreon account. Members will get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the crew and even have the opportunity to join the crew onboard for a member lunch.
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[@FLGurl]

A very humble Captain who is totally human admitting a slight mistake. 🤗 Enjoyed the entirety of the video. Many thanks! 🍷

[@Skyfire-x]

That he has a plan to correct the mistake is why he's the captain! 👍

[@susanhighfield8284]

People worry too much about admitting mistakes. This world would be a much better place if people simply communicated more openly without silly fears about what someone else thinks of them.

[@Lintary]

One thing I always teach people is that it is perfectly fine to make most mistakes, as long as you learn from them and fix them. One the reasons I can personally work so fast is because I am not afraid of making a mistake, it takes me less time to fix up an occasional error than if I would to triple check everything.

[@nixer8984]

Nah, it was just good training for the crew.

[@pmj059]

Would love to know what adjectives were used as the end of the chain went into the water! :)

[@ally1827]

Damn a two hour meeting - they deserve a treat 😂

[@Aron-79]

Respect ⚓️

[@doncarter3960]

Capt Paul - how wonderful of you to create an anchor recovery training vid. Outstanding once again!!!

[@motoryachtloon]

Haha yep that was definitely my intention 😎

[@davidr6338]

It's not easy to be fully alert when awoken out of a sound sleep and in a panic. Takes a strong leader to admit when they made a mistake. But nice to see that the anchor was recovered. May you have calm water and following seas.

[@bwillan]

Is the Captain losing an anchor equivalent to the social media person sinking a drone? 😁 Good job in recovering the anchor and keeping all the boats safe.

[@nottheone582]

that anchor is totally custom so they probably cost around the same as a high end DGI!

[@amyfaith2350]

Oh, must worse!

[@jonathanevans9257]

So pleased I am not the only one who didn't attach the 'bitter end' . I did the same thing last summer but I didn't have a dive crew to retrieve mine! A sick feeling as the last of the chain disappears off the boat.

[@CourtsDalziel]

Feels sooo good to see her sparkling again ✨ laundry has never looked like so much fun 😆

[@TheBiggs1983]

Your girls have done an amazing job of the laundry xx

[@randyjude8346]

Ooopsies on the bitter end.... Ah the joy of a new season!... Certainly appreciate the humblest of humble captains 😊.. thanks again for sharing this fellas and fellettes always love the incredible Loon!

[@motoryachtloon]

Haha yep whoops. Thank you for all the support Randy

[@MrOshirinoana]

I just learned recently from a different boating video about "the bitter end" I'm glad they recovered their anchor.

[@GrizzTim90]

It's great that you show the work in the yacht in this video. I would find it very interesting to see the yacht from the inside more often and the work that the ladies do in the cabins and salons. From polishing to making the beds to cleaning the windows. So far we've seen a lot of the work outside and in the kitchen. But all three areas are very interesting.

[@TheBiggs1983]

Yet again, another amazing Loon video. Well Done CPC for admitting a mistake, it’s a sign of strength. Great Drone shots. Awesome video once again.. x

[@studiosoftmorecambe6879]

There is a strong moral to this tale, if you mess up, admit it, as very few situations cannot be fixed.

[@deanflet973]

Hello From Sunny Lake Tahoe California M/Y Loon. And to captain Paul, you did great, especially owning up to your mistakes and not blaming someone else. That's why your crew loves you.💞🚢🫰😎

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Where we got married 30 years ago. 💯❤️❤️ I bet it's still just as beautiful as it was in'94. 💯💯❤️

[@alexrifken4535]

Another Loon video to watch while drinking the morning cup of coffee!! Perfection!

[@vikimoody8783]

Always a great video. Loon is spectacular. Crew deserve all the love for their hard work! Glad you were able to rescue the anchor and chain.

[@CaptainPaulClarke]

We had a great week at anchor in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Chris and Dylan did a great job recovering the anchor after my little mistake 🤦‍♂️ Now we got to get down to Naples to pick up our next charter. 🛥️😎

[@luket9862]

If it's a beer fine for a drone ... What's it for an anchor ? Love the videos Captain

[@delgadomd1]

Thanks @CaptainPaulClarke for showing us you're human because, I've never known one that hasn't. Thanks for not being that guy who would have edited lt out. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the trip to Naples.

[@giovannagallottini]

Renaissance looks like a wedding cake. Loon is very elegant.

[@Bubby869]

Courtney made it sound like she was popping in for a few odds and ends 🤣🤣🤣

[@Qfeys]

Just 4 trollies. Basically nothing really. 🤣🤣

[@julesforsyth2996]

Yet again, another brilliant video. Every week now I am learning something new so when I have a superyacht in my dreams, I know exactly what to expect 🤣😂🤣😂. As always, take care everyone.

[@adamjohansson6920]

Fun to see the interior more in this episode. I have missed that. Probably easier to be with the boys on charter (for guest privacy), but appreciate to see the interior this time!

[@sarahogawa5408]

Really appreciate that you share the good with the bad. Everyone messes up once in a while! Nice teamwork! Sending you all love from Kyoto!

[@missVmilne]

Shout out to Courtenay for her super insights BTS. So interesting to see the efforts of stewards/detailers and efforts creating the onborad hospitality vibe. She is a natural communicator in front of the camera. Well done to her and the superb Loon Team. Thanks to Captain Paul for allowing us on board : - )

[@darrenknowles842]

Met some friends from South Africa yesterday here in Southern California and I IMMIDIATELY recognized their accent. They were surprised when I pinpointed where they were from!! lol. They sounded like my friends from Loon!!

[@dennispatrick4999]

Such a gorgeous yacht. Great group you have, Captain.

[@panpiper]

Loved seeing the anchor retrieval. Somehow when it was first revealed an anchor had been lost, it did not occur to me that you would retrieve it. Divers doing real work.

[@peterthermocline]

What happens to the Golf balls? Are they retrievable, or bio-degradeable after they are swallowed by sea-animals🤔🙄

[@ithunderstroke4355]

@peterthemocline For anyone wondering, all the golf balls used in this video are environmentally friendly biodegradable balls that dissolve into fish food once submerged. We love the ocean that we sail on and would never put plastic balls into the water.

[@cainechance1776]

@@ithunderstroke4355That is awesome, I always wondered about that.

[@scottyandell3784]

Great video. Love the behind the scenes details. It is a good mix of inside and outside operations. Usually the videos are over-weighted towards the outside operations.

[@user-bo6mz5rh2k]

Hi guys I’ve once criticised you about mooring to trees , I’ve not YET lost an anchor but come very very close , great video , everything at sea is about how you respond to problems .s..t just happens. Your team are great .

[@markwaller2889]

Interesting video. Everybody looked great at dinner. If I had it to do all over again I would go into yachting. Looks like a great life.

[@jondonron]

What I think Paul does really great is switching mode from serious mode to fun mode and vice versa

[@Yahooice]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

[@380Scania]

Phew thought Loon had lost one of her anchors. Nice recovery of it and good skills marking the gos location and for leading by example and taking responsibility. We arrive in Italy this Sunday and thanks for messaging back that Loon wont be down in Italy while we are there. Greg 🇬🇧

[@motoryachtloon]

That would be a bigger problem!! Sorry for the click baity title.. got you going though 🙂

[@380Scania]

@@motoryachtloon don’t worry I will still be watching 😂

[@luiscaro8706]

Sounds like Cap'n owes the boys a round of beers for saving his butt.

[@markspann]

Yah, for sure, and maybe a second round as well. And hat's off to the media jock's efforts, having video documentation of the entire escapade. Priceless footage !!

[@FrankGoodmanIII]

Always attach the bitter end. First lesson learned before releasing the anchor.

[@scottmcclean2566]

26 ft?..... 😬 good job!?! Damn, the crew cleans up really well for dinner.... who knew? 😁 Nice snag of the anchor-chain! ✌

[@SonjaIngram1]

What a week, that was so much fun

[@claudiobaer9039]

best superyacht channel

[@angelaway9960]

My chum (now sadly deceased ) was captain of a new and then the largest super tanker in the world owned by Exxon when on first anchor drop after build the anchor and chain went over the side and was lost. It was recovered and refitted of course but he simply remarked that you aint a skipper if you aint lost an anchor.

[@motoryachtloon]

Haha thank you. Now I don’t feel so bad. 😎

[@matheriault1]

great video i like behind the scene, maintenance, little problems. no need for crazy action all the time! keep it up

[@Jaquaivismacintosh]

Love watching you guys 🇦🇺😎🇦🇺

[@carypowell7266]

Great work guys, glad you brought it up!

[@MikeRay-n6y]

Great Job Men! Loosing a anchor oh my. But a Great recovery by the Crew! "Cheers To All" Safe Travels.

[@delgadomd1]

Great job. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinsimm2063]

Another fascinating vlog , what it takes to manage a team , great behind the scenes, if i could afford a week on loon , i would spend all week with the crew !

[@oddjobkia]

glad (or not glad ) to see it didn't come to a bitter end .;-)

[@motoryachtloon]

Haha I see what you did there 😉

[@iterationomega]

How happy i was, when i realized that you bought your provisions in Antibes. I really like the Carrefour there.

[@flavia230]

Nice you also share stuff like this. Makes you guys and girls very sympathic:)

[@kenwood9401]

good save on the anchor see u guys on next video have from from New Brunswick Canada 😀😀👍👍💯

[@45searay]

Such a beautiful boat

[@paulkersey2179]

Echoing other, great leadership taking the rap for the bitter end. In my hurry to get in the water off the Coronado Island off Mexico I was by myself and didn't correctly tie off my anchor line, when I surface Id saw the boat floating towards the windward side of the island and had it not been for my swim fins, it would have ended differently for me and the boat, but I relearned the correct line turns on the cleat.

[@markspann]

Absolutely the Captain is responsible no matter how or why the chain wasn't secured. A captain should never shift blame away even to a crew member that made a mistake, though a private dressing down later would be in order. In the haste of securing the watercraft any number of things could have gone wrong as it happened in pressing, stressful, and less than ideal conditions, and it's not a perfect world, now is it? Frankly, it was worth the look on Paul's face was priceless when he fessed up to how it happened, and worth the mishap since property was recovered and all crew safe.

[@andreaspoppe3124]

When the captain drops the anchor by himself... ;-)

[@davidgrandy4681]

The recurring refrain in almost every episode of the Downton Abbey TV show was that the time of many many servants in big houses would soon come to an end. Now it seems that those rolls have survived as staff and crews of superyachts. Obviously the crews are very well paid, and I suspect have as much fun as the charter guests.

[@motor2of7]

When you spend $600k/wk on a charter, I know I’d expect the crew to guest ratio to be pretty high.

[@davidstufflebean3285]

Good work all!

[@ChrisEpler]

Nice to see you worked in some dive lift training. Kudos! ;)

[@Heinrich_Von_Schnellfahrer]

So we need a lost anchor chart next to the lost drones now?😅 Captain is a good sport for sharing👍

[@robertmcleod2337]

He in an exclusive club now, he won’t have much competition though

[@JaXoNPL]

Have You just managed to hit MOB button when losing the anchor ? That would be very smart and sharp decision! Cheers!

[@rayb3117]

The boys looked pretty proud of themselves Paul. BUTTTTTT i think you owe them a nice dinner for that save...lol

[@motoryachtloon]

I definitely brought them a few beers after this 🛥🍻

[@justwayne4785]

Great video guys 👍🏻

[@nomigondal3590]

Supperb 😍

[@marvona3531]

Thanks for sharing👍🌺👍🌺👍🌺

[@tonysmith9061]

Loved the video as always!

[@mxdads1522]

Awesome-

[@klasandersson7522]

Lucky you only have a short chain for shallow waters, made the retrieval a lot easier! And you are not the first, or the last to have droped the anchor and chain that way!! 😉

[@bobcatman3844]

Nice work

[@T.C.216]

Another great video!!!

[@morrispearl9981]

Cool. The underwater scenes of recovering the anchor look beautiful. I love scuba diving. Question: Are you allowed to all go ashore for dinner, and leave the yacht anchored with no one on watch??

[@motoryachtloon]

Thanks! The boys crew always get excited to jump in the water for a dive. No, there were 3 crew on watch. We never leave the boat unmanned.

[@klaraholubova5399]

Stevie, a good one 👏

[@aestheticvibes1517]

❤❤

[@michaelrautio2388]

Congrats on finding the anchor. Would love some insight to the Standing Orders...

[@jorneverbrugghe9427]

oops, those waves were kinda scary to see how much the tenders were rocking by the boat. Luckily they dit find that ankerchain :D

[@puirYorick]

Fair winds and following seas until next time.

[@Thrilla4romManila]

Is that Captain Paul watching himself on the massive projector screen? @8:03 🤣

[@tristanwelby-cooke7430]

Such a goodie

[@ZE_Real_Spacepadrille]

Proud golf balls submarine pollution, well done, happy few

[@richardtravers8772]

Nice to see it's not just we mortals who make mistakes 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marvindebot3264]

Imagine being a cleaner for most of your life and proud of it then doing some day work on a superyacht and realising you didn't know the true meaning of "clean". I know it wouldn't be appropriate to show but I'd be very interested to see that meeting in its entirety. Hell, I would have watched 2 hours of battening down the ship for the wind. One thing Paul, no Diver Below flag on the maker buoy? My dive instructor would have had 20 kinds of fit over that.

[@omarjohnson3411]

Cap's new nickname - Lost Anchor!

[@wendyholmes4728]

I love watching Motor Yayght Loon videos, great boat, great crew - but, very disappointed to see you hitting golf balls (tradh) into the ocean 😢

[@dmmness]

Second.... Good Morning from Cali!!

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

Im shocked no stainless chain on the tender…lol

[@Stormysurfer2]

I was wondering when you take the crew out for dinner, someone Will have to be left on Loon for watch? How do you decide who stays? Great video with a detailed behind the scenes what goed into keeping the vessel up to super yacht standard

[@motoryachtloon]

Yes there is at a minimum always 3 people onboard. One from each department and it shared on a rotating roster.

[@ianhamilton396]

Team Sonja here - she's a true 1000 Islands River Rat !!

[@stevebeeson4297]

I don't know about y'all but I kinda wanted to hear that meeting

[@Bubby869]

Smooth job recovering the anchor! If that happened with Loon’s anchor, could you get it back?

[@ralgor100]

Good video Paul, and glad to hear the golf balls are biodegradable. You should make a musical parody, and call it Looney tunes🤣

[@tomsawyer2923]

I figured out the Hiring requirement: "great smiles"!

[@rb2530]

👍👍

[@davidcollins2092]

Haven’t seen Max for some time, is she still on the crew? Hope I haven’t asked a difficult question. Great update BTW, loved it, and we have all lost an anchor at some stage! 😬

[@lamarb2513]

Awesome video thank you for the upload. How deep is the pool on board Loon?

[@ronstacy6054]

What are the golf balls made of? Are the biodegradable?

[@ithunderstroke4355]

@ronstacy6054 For anyone wondering, all the golf balls used in this video are environmentally friendly biodegradable balls that dissolve into fish food once submerged. We love the ocean that we sail on and would never put plastic balls into the water.

[@gudfaderncc]

What happened with the golf balls in the water?😅

[@nimrodcap]

Another great video…. When you put the drone over another super yacht do you call them first to get permission just in case they have guests?

[@Wilso94]

what recovery system do you guys use on your drowns? Loving the content! keep it up. Cheers

[@motoryachtloon]

We have an inflatable life jacket that inflates when it gets wet called a drone retriever

[@Wilso94]

@@motoryachtloon thanks heaps guys! Keep up the good content. Cheers

[@inwardenergy4204]

Question: when you went for dinner, did you take everyone or did someone (or multiple people) have to stay back on the yacht? I figured there would be some people still there but still wondered. I loved the video and I’m stoked the med charter season is back

[@cdemosshouston]

Do you use the dissolvable golf balls that have fish food cores?

[@ithunderstroke4355]

@cdmosshouston For anyone wondering, all the golf balls used in this video are environmentally friendly biodegradable balls that dissolve into fish food once submerged. We love the ocean that we sail on and would never put plastic balls into the water.

[@curoc32]

Hucking golf balls into the ocean... great.

[@motoryachtloon]

Did you read the caption?

[@curoc32]

@@motoryachtloon You have my apologies sir.

[@toniospam5114]

Hey, thanks for throwing all your plastic golf balls in our Mediterranean sea ! Can see you've got a great ethic there, keep it up !

[@motoryachtloon]

We can see that you’re really good at reading captions. Do you really think we would do that?

[@toniospam5114]

@@motoryachtloon Sure, my bad for the golf balls. But well, what to expect from people who pollute the waters no matter what with their diesel engines running all day and night, for the pure benefit of a happy few rich "VIPs" claiming they want air-condition while leaving their windows open, probably would never expect anything such !

[@filmcrew3531]

Just curious are they using biodegrable golf balls? Cheers Loonatics!!! Oops Cap! Things happen. Great recover!

[@NM-yu3fc]

Haha if I lose an anchor in 8 feet of water in Galveston bay, I would just go buy another one. Yall are like nah man put your gear on and find that right now 😂

[@ingejohansson4138]

💯💯💯💯💯❤❤❤❤❤