Atlantic Storm | SuperYacht Transport Ship

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[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Turn on Subtitles if you can't hear what i'm saying

[@christer.rehnstrom]

What? , lol..

[@timmeah]

A tip to improve the sound in this video and the engine room video, is to run a low-pass filter on the audio in post-production. If your software allows you to set the frequency, you can try a bit with the 120-150Hz area for cutoff.

[@AquaFonic]

It’s a hurricane Wanda kicking off KEEP SAFE NOAA will have it on radar

[@brianmartin7303]

@@AquaFonic they arrived last week

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

I would not want to be in a sailboat in those conditions! You already told us that MY AWOL has to be within 150 miles of help or rescue, so there’s no way that AWOL could’ve made that journey.

[@johngauntlett4915]

Look on the bright side Tristan, anything happens you've got a very stylish lifeboat.

[@MesaperProductions]

Nope. She's chained to the deck.

[@johngauntlett4915]

@@MesaperProductions need to recognize humor.

[@M3rVsT4H]

@@johngauntlett4915 That's true.. Losing your sense of humor is no laughing matter.

[@MesaperProductions]

@@johngauntlett4915 what @Merv said!

[@vincelardner330]

A practical demonstration of why yachts cross the Atlantic on large transporters. Especially as cameras never truly show the true magnitude of the waves.

[@jamesk5600]

This video is dedicated to everyone that asked why AWOL didn't make the trip on her own power.

[@Simon-ho6ly]

exactly, awol would quite likely not survive seas like that

[@MrAppelvink]

Awol would have avoided the bad weather and sailed around it

[@Simon-ho6ly]

@@MrAppelvink Assuming she can cruise fast enough to get out the way in time, which in most cases she likely cant, these weather systems are huge

[@marcvivori1561]

@@Simon-ho6ly Seriously? Haha. No problem with a good crew. It’s cheaper to pay $300k for a transport than paying for fuel including the engine wear. It allows the owners to position their yachts for charter. Save a week and pick up many hundreds of thousands in some cases $600k per week.

[@Simon-ho6ly]

@@marcvivori1561 a good crew does not change a boats survivability in high seas... The storm they passed through could easily have swamped her or turned her beam on and capsized... Not to mention weather that rough would cause interior damage even with everything secured . Not a risk worth taking

[@d14551]

When I was three, my family crossed the Atlantic on board a ship and we passed through a strong storm. One night my father, who had an iron stomach, as he liked to say, was the only passenger to show up in the dining room for dinner. This video has given me a good sense of how it must have been on that night so many years ago. Thanks!

[@CelestialLites]

Or crew! We were gale force 10 storm gulf Alaska. My wife and I didn't get sick, empty dining room. Saw less than 100 people on ship of 3000. Just 1 bar open, all open decks closed. We decided go room watch TV. E-ticket ride!

[@jerrybarrett6376]

A good example of why a owner or captain might want to ship his yacht, instead of going on its own bottom. Pretty rough seas. Thanks enjoyed the ride. Bear 🐻 🙏🇺🇸

[@davereid-daly2205]

I bet your boss is very grateful to have hired you, Tristan, because you certainly are extremely conscientious. Good on you !!!

[@millenniumsteve]

Hey Tristan you should have got the camera down that walkway from the engine room - would have been neat to see the structure flexing that Mischa mentioned on the last vid. Anyway lets hope the secong leg of the journey has calmer weather for you.

[@Davey-Boyd]

Yeah, I would love to see that (from here rather than actually there)!

[@manfredlemo4366]

Yes.. it would be great - but down there Tristan gets ... seasick 🤑🤢🤮 I think downstairs- in storm it is terrible! With no stabilizers. Good that Awol is very good fixed.

[@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus]

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[@millenniumsteve]

@@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus Excellent - Thank You.

[@steve5975]

I was gonna make the same comment. I’ve seen it on another KZbin clip before. It’s really eerie and freaky.

[@GrantGrove]

Tristan, now imagine being in the same conditions on a 42 foot catamaran sailboat. Been there done that.... and survived! Have a peaceful remainder of your crossing. Storms still mid Atlantic.

[@24escalade]

That shot from AWOL bridge was like Inception’s dream within a dream, but this time, ship within a ship

[@AustinBoil]

I've been in 50'-60' seas before on a much smaller vessel in a typhoon. It really makes you respect the power of the ocean. Never got seasick in heavy weather, just 15'-20' seas & the rolling is what got me. Cool stuff.

[@royordway9157]

I'm in Maine on the Atlantic coast. We have a 200 plus years of ship building history here. I can just imagine what it was like for the sailing ships in a storm. The only videos of storms on the ocean that I have seen were by production companies that were just over dramatized. This video show it for real. Good job Captain.

[@LumeriaProjects]

oh... c'mon man... finally some weather that makes you know your on the ocean... a flat calm sea is like living on land.. :)

[@CAUSELESSREBEL]

We ran into a huge storm between Piraus and Dubrovnik once. I relieved my dad at the helm. He had been fighting the wheel back and forth as the waves pushed our bow. I took over and altered course a bit to port. Captain concurred. Still had the bow pushed but I didn't have to fight the helm. Dad was a tad peeved.

[@Veritalos]

In my 10 years in the US Navy and multiple Atlantic crossings, we always had at least a day or two of weather like that. Securing well for sea was always a steep learning curve for those new to the experience. Now for some really interesting weather, head up to the north Atlantic in the fall as the weather shifts. Glad you two are having fun!

[@amye4087]

It has to be weird standing on your bridge looking out but not having any control of the situation. Thanks for taking us along. Enjoying this journey.

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi , A life on the rolling sea , I bet your glad your all passengers ? and yes I would have changed course in my Rib by now . Thank you for keeping us up to date and take care .

[@chattonlad9382]

As Atlantic storms go, that one wasn't too bad.

[@HughTFYT]

Sorry if these have been asked before on the transporter Videos, but I couldn’t see them. Tristan - are you and Chef living on AWOL or is there accommodation in the main part of the ship? And do the other boats have any of their crew travelling with them - never see anybody else about on the videos? Godspeed to Florida!

[@peterwaugh9416]

I'm sure it was mentioned that for insurance purposes someone always has to be aboard. When they were in Italy having work done while the boat was out of the water someone had to be there.

[@stuartread135]

Thanks for asking this, I was also curious about it. I know you can use their internet link (thankfully, so we can get your videos!) but does the 'mother ship' provide meals? And are there rules about using the side walks in heavy seas? Looks a bit dangerous going along those walkways, to be honest. Thanks.

[@robertdave]

They are living on AWOL and have electricity, sea water (for cooling), fresh water and gray and black water drainage included with the transport service. (It's in a previous video....... very interesting!)

[@rmk6693]

I had the exact same questions. It looks like they are living aboard AWOL. Does anyone know about the other yachts? Is it required that someone be living aboard each ship? It is super fascinating, that's for sure. I would hate to be in charge of those welds on the braces!

[@dodge33445]

This is so cool.. SO rough yet you have the comforts of your home yacht :)

[@StanOwden]

I love the ocean colour. Looks like someone added ultramarine pigment in there.

[@ArtVanAuggie]

I take it you've not been offshore in weather very often. Taking waves at 35° to 45° only works on vessels with waterlines that span two or more waves. Things get a bit rolly-poly with anything shorter.

[@mattdillion4999]

No offense but this vessel is nearly 700 ft long. No it's not 12 / 1300 feet long but this isn't no dingy .

[@rogergifford2880]

Think the question was for the Super Yacht Captain not some know it all!!!

[@JCrook1028]

This boat does span two or more waves tho...

[@mattdillion4999]

@@rogergifford2880 WELL WELL MR. KNOW IT ALL.... What was question. PLEASE SHOW ME THE QUESTION. Just love it when the smart ones are not so smart. Where I come from a statement and a question are two different things.

[@navegandomivandestadt34]

It is good that you put all the cushions away!! Good thinking 💭

[@danstovall4424]

Had the music from Victory at Sea running in my head while watching.

[@johnboller7621]

Love these crossing videos. Also love the look at all the different systems and such of the ship.

[@tweed532]

@8.13 in 'we've definitely stopped rolling now', and I've resumed my breakfast bacon butty and cup of coffee...😲 Felt more quezzy watching that than a few repositional Trans Atlantic cruises I've done at this time of year that also have had a bit of grumpy weather! 🤭👍🇬🇧

[@bobsmith103]

This is why you move AWOL across the Atlantic on Yacht Express, imagine being on AWOL in those kinds of seas, I spent quite a few years up north of 61 degrees during the 70s and 80s, plus central and southern areas, on semi submersible drill rigs, platforms, drill ships and crane barges, the Winter, and Spring, and Summer and Autumn storms were a sight to behold, spent many a night getting rocked to sleep, 🙂🙂🙂

[@Mark-pm9nh]

Hi Tristan . Amazing to see such a large ship rolling in rough seas 🌊🌊 & the wind actually shaking the superyacht radar tower . With you . Mark (Toronto)

[@bobuncle8704]

Bet you’re glad you’re on the transport in these conditions. With the way it’s throwing the big ship around, imagine what it’d be like on AWOL

[@ronniemaynard8889]

"AWOL" couldn't cross on her own bottom regardless...so it would have to be on a transporter either way you slice it.

[@bobuncle8704]

@@ronniemaynard8889 I was just making a basic comment. I am aware that AWOL is not rated for ocean crossing and it has no where near the required range, and is I believe a class/category B vessel. Didn’t really think I needed to be that particular. It was just a basic question as to sea state and the effect on the comparative different hull sizes.

[@ronniemaynard8889]

@@bobuncle8704 yes correct. My aim wasn't to 'call you out'.

[@bobuncle8704]

@@ronniemaynard8889 all good. Thank you

[@johnargus9081]

I saw another superyacht crossing on youtube, but that yacht (Arience) was twice the size of AWOL. They handled it all right, though some of the crew got seasick.

[@rodsapyta7059]

Just goes to show How Small we really are. Now. God Bless you brother.

[@cap.carlosmedeiros4238]

Welcome to the Atlantic Ocean Captain that is only a taste stay safe

[@clydem56]

Tristan, something I forgot to mention... you're a genius bringing a Chef along for the voyage!

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

😉

[@jays9211]

That cooks and also knows how to help with wash downs !

[@markshutt1476]

Had to ride out a couple typhoons (just the edge) on a 450' frigate, no stabilizers. Great fun. I found finding a corner of a couch and wedging in worked best, when you didn't need to be on watch.

[@norarivkis2513]

There's a reason the old sailing navies used hammocks. First of all, they don't take up as much space (and when each man is officially allocated eighteen inches between his hammock and the next one over, that's a big deal), but second of all, you don't fall out of them as easily as a cot when everything's rolling.

[@gsmith207]

That’s awesome! What a wild ride! You looked a little nervous at one point? Haaa! Thanks for sharing.

[@ldtenenoff]

MR. TOADS WILD RIDE LOOKS LIKE FUN

[@richardsmith2879]

A lesson to yacht designers; remember boats go to sea and furnishings need to be designed accordingly. This was certainly a big sea, but nothing exceptional. Well done.

This kind of weather make you glad you are on a big ship right?

[@williamgreene8079]

You should check-out the EEMSLIFT HENDRIKA off the Norwegian coast back in April this year, maybe not quite as big as Yacht Express, but still big enough. Some interesting footage. ATB.

[@bosgaurus1]

@2:24 when even the wind says "Jesus!!" Now I understand why everyone was always getting tossed around on the Enterprise bridge!

[@rlowrie]

I have not seen any other of the yacht crews on these crossing videos- is there someone on each yacht like AWOL?

[@JohnWick-mt5jw]

I think usually yeah, just to keep it clean and give the owner updates

[@casual9982]

Days like this it's nice to be on a transporter instead of trying to navigate that storm. Stay safe, great videos as always!

[@dospalmascb]

For people wondering about flexing, try being in a 30 or more storey building in a typhoon. They wiggle like a worm on a hook.

[@prospect8696]

Awesome video. Must feel weird being on the yacht, feeling like you are in the water. But your not.

[@dunkie976]

Wow, it's good to see that you are on high alert and it shows how much you care for AWOL. Another great vid Tris. 👍

[@peterlazuric5641]

Good video! Now I really feel at home. Lets rock and roll!. To bad you were not filming this from the bridge because you might have gotten some nice video of "white water" coming over the bow.

[@paulsaletnik9864]

When the Captain of a super yacht has that concerned look on his face...your in the shit for sure !

[@proehm]

May want to consider stepping that mast and stowing it on a lower deck for the return trip in the spring. Afraid you may find some cracked/elongated mounting holes when you get to Ft. Lauderdale.

[@jw0001]

Thanks. I’m sea sick now

[@davidhodges8478]

Welcome to the North Atlantic Captain! Swing on up to the Gulf of Maine if you are bored.

[@colinmorgan7771]

after getting clobbered on lake superior on a 730 ft laker hauling iron ore...ya can sail thru anything

[@simony2801]

On the Chanel bigwavemaster they would call this quite calm.

[@TheOUboy]

Thank for sharing hang on and hope you can rest.

[@johncollier608]

Really cool, a proper Atlantic storm. Not sure you were enjoying quite as much as I enjoyed watching it. On the plus side, at least you didn't have to decide on which course to chart to minimise the the impact. Thanks for sharing, Tristan.

[@andyfreeman7057]

Mate.. I'd be hunkered down in the life boat with snacks, a big flask of tea, my duvet, pillow and my finger ready to press that emergency button

[@paulcarlsen4088]

Less stress on the ship, less stress on the cargo, definitely less stress on the super yacht captain! 😂 Thank you for the videos!

[@FX5067]

Better aboard ship in these seas than traveling on your own bottom. Safe trip.

[@captainotto]

Yeah you might as well put everything on the floor. It'll end up there anyway. At least you get to chose where and how it lands that way.

[@MichaelWilliams-qu6yd]

Always had a good night's sleep is rough weather. Atlantic crossing always used to be my favourite, ops room closed down so I steered the ship instead much better views from the bridge and a lot more fun.

[@lesleychamberlain3508]

Loving the "car horn toots" inserted for the more sensitive ears!!!!..

[@tomn6921]

Looks like a normal winter crossing on Queen Mary 2 ;-)

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Thank God you are aboard a much larger vessel. Please stay safe my friend !

[@joerobilotta2199]

Love that weather

[@badcompany3057]

Brings back the USCG days. Always hated the side to side. Good vid

[@Kaii_679]

Stay safe Tristan the Atlantic ocean and weather let's you know that she's incharge, having a huge vessel always helps giving you reassuring protection from the elements.

[@anthonynicholas1165]

Better you than me Tristan, i was on a North sea ferry once in a force nine, Nighmeigan to Harwhich, unfortunatey i was half drunk as well, one of the worst experiences of my life, i was sick as a parrot, it's hard trying to walk (or stumble ha ha) when the deck keeps disappearing, a bit like moon walking i imagine.

[@Southfloridelphia]

This really shows why even if your boat can cross the Atlantic you may want to ship it. Even a 150 yacht would be like a toy in this relatively mild storm.

[@henrycarlson7514]

And to think that back in the 80's I spent 4 yr's fishing on a 42 ft boat sometimes in weather worse that that . We must also not forget the people on Deadliest Catch and other shows. Of course those boats and small ships are designed to operate in that crap. In all fairness I think that letting the Ship transport do the job was a good idea

[@joshem16]

well that was fun - nice weather :)

[@doctor1946]

I've really enjoyed watching this crossing its just been fantastic!! thanks so much!!

[@TheBigWWI]

Get up to the bridge as they are running into the seas and see how she handles it. That bridge forward may be a bit bouncy. Would be interesting video.

[@robertfrost1683]

You had the best place on the YT for many reasons but maybe not now. Probably a bit " rolly" in the weather tho ! The old sailors trick was for the old salts to advice the greenhorns to go aft to the fantail to ward off seasickness !! Ha Ha ! You definitely see the DYT flexing in the storm. Great Job Tristan !

[@dangoldman6636]

I am glad I am at home in Maryland just watching this . Good luck on the rest of the trip.

[@OrgKgTV]

WOW...amaazin..great info and knowledge..cheers..safe journey..

[@chrisntheboat]

Ya think Tristin is puckering, just wonder what the skipper of the transport is thinking.... :)

[@robertg5393]

cool video! And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why a yacht carrier is the way to go! Smart decision Cap.

[@chrisa4767]

Wish you could have been in the hallway during that storm to see the flex in the hull!

[@seantwomey396]

Calm seas never made a fine sailor but it was good that you were on yacht transport.

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

I experienced similar crossing the Southern Ocean from New Zealand to McMurdo Sound Antarctica on a NZ Navy ship. Constant hammering, rolling, pitching and shuddering. The spray going over the ship would freeze to everything - twice a day we had to go out and knock the ice off and sluice it over the side. Fun times.

[@haydonditchburn2194]

Yep, remember it well... And that old girl would roll on wet grass..!!

[@orlovsskibet]

Sailboats: Yay, sporty conditions today

[@YachtBuoy]

Great to see some gnarly weather and some big goffers 🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@tomandresen1853]

50 knots is an almost must to change out the air. Safe travel

[@stuartgrimble147]

Quite calm Tristram 😂😂

[@jimmyjames2022]

The mast oscillations are not good, I think the wings are contributing, the other masts without wings seem to move less. The rolling before the course change is a great demonstration of how the brace welds become crucial in keeping cargo from shifting, just a few poor welds would be catastrophic. But just in case, I think I would spend as little time on the yacht as possible, just enough to secure things, and then remain in the superstructure.

[@SupremeRuleroftheWorld]

please change the camera to 50 or 60hz depending on what it is set to now. that is why the lights are flashing. you need to match the electrical fequency to the camera shutter.

[@Dr_K545]

Glad you made it though! Great video, once again. Just really good info and interesting.

[@goldfishhhification]

What an adventure...........

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[@bearlemley]

I’ll bet you are glad you are not afloat in Awol at the moment. That radar mast might be doing something more than wiggling. Great video. Even the wind buffeting on the mic gave a sense of severity of the weather.

[@Neocharm]

I'm getting Seasick just watching that.

[@HavocStylesJoe]

Damn!!!! lol Time for a wash again...

[@Tina-ds3pp]

Captain, after years of working on yatchs I'd say that radar mast is loose at the base. We never put them on until she was just about ready for the customer. Some things are missed.

[@stuartread135]

Not sure on exactly how the radar mast is attached, or how strong it is in an Atlantic storm but in an earlier video ( and you might have seen it) where AWOL was in the shed for off-season storage and upkeep in Italy it was explained the radar mast was 'redesigned' so it was easier to remove and disconnect / reconnect the various cables that run to the equipment. So the boat can pass under some bridges which it otherwise wouldn't clear. Before that it was a much bigger job apparently. Might not have been practical to remove / reinstall for the ferry crossing, or risk considered low. Anyway I agree it looks pretty shaky.

[@Tina-ds3pp]

@@stuartread135 agreed Stuart, but that Is critical hardware on that boat and can be easily damaged and not seen until a situation occurs. Just an observation from bilge crew!

[@patriciagassor4497]

Wowee, could feel that sea spray from here, good filming and stay safe

[@Aran2323]

Question for you: you mentioned that you checked the tie downs (always a good idea), but I'd have to imagine that the Yacht Express is ultimately responsible for those, right?

[@nzcyclone]

Yes, as the Yacht Express is responsible for the safety of its cargo in this case the yachts on board. But, Tristan is also there. He is the captain of the AWOL. A captains job never sleeps. Does not matter that the boat is out of water. Tristan as that ships captain is responsible for that vessel. Sure it is the responsibility of the carrier but also Tristan has a responsibility too. He must make sure his vessel is safe at all times..... Remember the three rules of a captain. 1. Crew/passenger safety. 2. Vessel safety and 3. environment safety.... If I am wrong. I stand to be corrected but pretty sure am not.

[@tbled52]

Not just about the money but also the down time and hassle of repairs.

[@criss0077]

Welcome to the real world of being at sea in a fishing trawler.😂

[@FREESPIRITSSOARING]

that lifestyle is my dream

[@rickymherbert2899]

Or an anchor handler in the North Sea in the winter. 😅

[@CAUSELESSREBEL]

Heck of a video, Skipper. Heck of a storm. Fun. Ha!

[@mikemurel1917]

Back in 1992 we were on a Caribbean cruise and because we were late getting out of port, the Captain put the pedal to the metal into a strong headwind. The next morning about half the passengers missed breakfast. We dubbed the main party room the hurl room because if you fixated on the horizon you would hurl!! 🤮

[@Dave85262]

Yeah, good storm, I can't imagine why the company didn't install stabilizers since they cross the Atlantic regularly. Many years ago I went from England to Canada in a 26K freighter, we hit a storm off the Irish coast, the Inclinometer on the bridge was showing 30 degree roll. I kept my food down! Have a safe trip.

[@Pfsif]

Capt Woody got this.

[@divarachelenvy]

nothing like some weather to break the boredom hey...

[@richardallsop5039]

Wow, Hello there Tristan, it makes sense that the super yachts are secured before you set sail, hope all goes well. Regards, RichardA.

[@jmchez]

I'm sure that you are aware of the Disaster of El Faro. The Captain felt tremendous pressure to avoid delays and decided to "Tickle the Dragon's Tail" and sail really close to a massive hurricane. He relied on weather reports that were changing by the minute. The latest said that the hurricane had changed course and was headed straight to his ship. Although we have the black box from the bridge, I can't even imagine how bad that last night must have been. The disaster was so unusual that several books have been written about it, in the 21st Century, large container vessels are supposed to have plenty of data to keep them from heading straight into hurricanes.