Boat Has a Close Call Crossing This Bar

[@WekaDigitalMediaNZ]

WORST Ever Attempt At Trying To Cross This Bar,!! What Was Going On In This Guy's Head??? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWmsq6ewet1-frM

[@johnprendergast1338]

Crossing a Bar is always "ify " ...Planning essential ...

[@charleshowlett1291]

!👍🏻🛶Hella good boat though

[@cafenoir02]

@@johnprendergast1338 m look

[@bourgeoisiez764]

Never let a wave catch up to you from behind.. pick one wave and follow it in

[@bigvee401]

there was no wave to start off, the bloody thing came up out of nowhere lol

[@gurnblanstein9816]

Waves don't come out of nowhere if you know what to look for

[@getl0st]

@@bigvee401 It didn't come out of nowhere plus he was going to fast....

[@LeonVerhulst]

He overtook the wave forming. Should’ve looked at the pattern longer.

[@caturlifelive]

I just know about it

[@kalemanzi]

It helps to watch these videos and learn from other's mistakes. He was definitely coming in too hot on the first wave. The waves will form over the bar in the same place every time, because the water has nowhere to go but up. If they stopped behind back line first and then observed for a while, it would be easy to spot the place where the waves break. If he kept the speed a little lower and waited for a wave to start standing up, he cold have followed that wave. It seems like the spot has two wave sets. On the second attempt, he was again supposed to be behind the wave, not in front of it, and it was just lucky that the wave did not pitch like the previous one. I am learning every day, so no judgement. We all make mistakes.

[@tylerjohn4607]

Good points. I have always hear the importance of taking the time to observe the bar before you attempt a crossing.

[@MegaWebsters]

Hard to see breaking waves when you're behind them at water level.

[@Adogsmate4267]

Dude, this should never happen. You are supposed to do some type of home work on the subject before you go to sea. It's to late once you're there. You have the responsibility of other lives. If you didn't grow up with dad teaching you, go do a coast guard course for bar crossings, ask someone you know that's experienced. You can't say she'll be right, cause it's not. You did not say that, but this dude thought it. There is very clear information on the subject, from multiple sources, there is no excuse for piloting a boat like this. I could not believe my eyes.

[@goodgame3374]

Absolutely. Entertainment aside there's a lot of benefit to be had from studying videos of dangerous activities. Kudos to the crew for wearing lifejackets on the crossing because things went pearshaped in only 5 seconds. At 00:12 the line looked a tad to port but ok, then 00:13 to 00:18 the bow turns at the same time as the wave breaks & they're in trouble in the time it takes to say it.

[@jeffsutton1674]

Can I just propose, is it's 4ft or bigger, go to the supermarket and get some fish. I see so many people button off the throttle and trying to ride the wave at which point it's in the hands off the gods. It's dumb luck they made it.

[@MarsFKA]

Got it right the second time. I've been over that bar a few times, and, another few times, after looking at it, I left the boat on the trailer and took it home. Whakatane is a bar you don't take for granted.

[@southshoreadventures]

Love the comments from non boaters. You cant hit it on a wave like this, you could stuff the bow. Then you are in a whole world of hurt. That wave came out of nowhere and turned him quick.

[@rhino2992]

You can if you have sufficient power, however as you say this isnt an option of your boat is under powered.

[@JustJokingNot]

You can clearly see he caught upto the wave.

[@kiwisurfer71]

Do they not understand the really simple method of sitting on the back of a big wave (preferably the 3rd or 4th wave in a set)???

[@ballbagasaurus]

+kiwisurfer71 They got the memo to sit in front of the wave not the back of the wave. Must have had the instructions upside down

[@kiwisurfer71]

+ballbagasaurus They must be council building inspectors

[@socal0buck]

Disagree. The wave came out of no where. Formed so fast there was no time to react.

[@timothypoole5718]

It’s like that out here in Hawaii. Following seas are no joke and it can go sideways quickly.

[@joecucch8261]

I bet his sphincter was clinging on to every dingle berry it could find...

[@koolaid7101]

I love this show! "Deadliest Catch" rocks.

[@bigkiwial]

But its not that show????

[@rbodell]

That's what happens when you get on the front side of the wave. Back side is like a Mill pond

[@philpek6341]

Correct and time with the frequency of the waves After behind the pitch not on the troff

[@lastpaceended5866]

Lay off the crack mate

[@tazblink]

When I first watched this clip I said oh he F*&ked up but when I watched it again he didn't. There was no wave to follow. The wave formed right under and behind his boat. Wow what a nightmare situation. He chose a calm time to enter and it changed in seconds. Not sure what else he could of done to prevent that one, excelled through the calm maybe, but you know what they say about hindsight. Good video thanks for sharing..

[@adambamf9365]

you are correct but attempt two was still infront of a wave but on a total different line as attempt 1

[@BandiGetOffTheRoof]

Yeah that wave when from no swell to breaking in a couple seconds. I think thats were sitting outside the waves and watching them for a few sets helps.

[@drdriftsadventures1018]

I have to disagree. He didnt sit back and watch sets and choose one. Than he was going too fast, hence that wave formed under him, if he had off gone slower he would off seen the wave form and than sit on the back off it. He does it again in the second attempt. too fast. His boat has large enough motor to slowly head in and than power at the right time to ride the back off a wave.... Second time he was just lucky that it wasnt as big as first, but his technique is wrong and clearly shows too fast both times...Never sit in front or a wave always sit on its back! Or in his case hit the power and hope u get on the back off the one in front, NEVER turn on a breaking wave!

[@camjua00]

at 0:07 he should have already noticed and slowed down to stay behind the wave

[@drdriftsadventures1018]

exactly

[@MsSam898989]

There's an issue with the boat / balance... it's always crabbing to port & wanting to bury starboard bow. Even when they get inside they are still struggling to hold a straight line.

[@arthurkolone2250]

MsSam898989 well he hit bottom thats why then a wave came through and pick them up again

[@kuruki213]

The pressure waves in that bar will send any boat sideways, when it's like that you are wrestling the steering wheel all the way into the river, doesn't matter how balanced your trailer boat is.

[@Kopie0830]

That's why I prefer a submarine over a boat. Doesn't sink :>

[@BarefeetB]

MsSam898989 it's a bar !! Not only water coming in but also going out and also effected by the tide

[@grancito2]

MsSam Yes it is laying over to starboard, which is making it steer to port because of the bottom shape. This happens by unbalanced load, incorrect trim tab setting or cross wind from starboard. A deep vee hull will yaw suddenly off course when someone moves from one side to the other.

[@beeveeh]

That Bar is more frightening than a Hells Angles Bar

[@12345fowler]

Looks like good timing is everything, probably also some good luck.

[@wattienewton5447]

Some good comments Also don't have your vessel front over loaded tends to help the boat broach on waves if need be have your crew stand at rear of cockpit this helps prevent broaching As already stated never over run wave be patient waiting for big set's to roll through Cheers Wattie Nz

[@MrSuperdoop]

You need to keep your speed up but never get too close to the wave in front of you when they level out use your power to get over them stay safe

[@jonomasonILoveU]

Hammer down, hammer up and steer real fast, there you go , and watch your following sea, always operate defensively , use your mate to watch your aft end.This can be hard at night.

[@cashkingmoneyman5052]

I bet a bit POOOO CAME OUT HAHA

[@azzanaki6368]

Is this the next progression after foiling?

[@spdwebdotnet]

Something not quite right with this boat.. Either under powered, or they were having a problem. Perhaps coupled with not quite knowing what they are doing.. not sure.

[@mrfingers4737]

Under powered for sure.

[@fjmesqme]

That's true. The boat is listing slightly to starboard throughout the video, and the list was exacerbated by his angle on the seas. It's no coincidence that he rolled in that direction.

[@johngoodell2775]

No it’s the shape of the hull combined with a following wave....it’s that simple

[@petebowling1668]

This captain handled his boat well he was pretty lucky and pretty good.

[@caonima123121]

in first attempt, he should keep driving and speed up.

[@tiagocandido]

What a boat! The captain gained a new boat

[@stdavross666]

he probably didn't mean to turn but as soon as that white water catches up with the boat the engine is going cavitate like fuck and lose power and /or control.

[@adambamf9365]

yeah i think the engine was out of the water

[@derekec]

As other's have said but rewording..it may seem intuitive to surf the front of a wave but number one, that wave in the shallows will eventually break and we've all seen what happens when a surfer gets swamped in the big wave. Your boat will be tossed like a salad, uncontrollably. Second even without a breaker, if you lose momentum you drop the bow hard into the water with the wave then overtaking you pushing the bow in harder. Do yourself a favor, find the wave ahead and ride it's back. Trade off is visibility as the wave and your bow ride high but you generally can see because you are above the trough. Troughs are stable but visibility sucks and you ride in the shallowest column of water. Last if you need to turn it's probably also best to do it off the back of that wave - gives you some room before the new oncomer will hit.

[@pdevonport7266]

He made the same mistake twice .On the second attempt as soon as that wave he was on broke he should have moved of it because at that point the wave from behind will catch up faster than you can get away from it.

[@FlatlandMando]

Yes, for sure. If they hadn't slipped to the other side of the wave..or if the water had stopped their engine, that boat would be ground fiberglass pellets before it ever came off the rocks.

[@kuruki213]

He made the mistake of getting bow down, the pressure waves in this bar can be powerful and getting your nose down is going to send you sideways on occasion. Was a bit of a hard set to read by the way it jumped up out of nowhere, you need to work the throttle to keep ahead of the wave but keep knocking it back for a second to keep the nose high.

[@johnsmith-ub7vr]

what brand of boat is that i want one how did it not tip over

[@RAPLEYMAVERICK]

Where is this at?

[@johngoodell2775]

Nevemind the fact you don’t make those attempts in those conditions....boats with a lot of dead rise are more dangerous in surf as they descend the front of a wave and the bow hooks the water and turns uncontrollably. Accounts for almost 80% of all capsizes on bar crossings. If you have to do bar crossings regularly don’t use a boat with steep deadrise forward...should have a flatter bottom with a raised forefoot

[@cliftonking5848]

Can any size motor get through barges in tiny baots

[@thestruggler3338]

I believe all the poop in the starboard side gunwales after the first crossing acted as ballast to reduce pitching to the port on the 2nd run.

[@g3no11]

if you watch carefuly.the skipper aimed the boat in the wrong direction,he thought he was going to land on the rocks and decide to turn,risky,but he was heading to the rocks as he came in the wrong way

[@megastick9324]

He could SEE those waves breaking on something. Gotta pay attention, always.

[@shauncummings2361]

Who’s the knob on the rocks with his hands on his hips hoping for drama ?

[@kingding8569]

After seeing that the boat builder should be proud god damn!!!

[@sevenrats]

Stick the bow into the back of a swell and keep it there until it crests in front of the boat and then jet over the diminishing foam. You only have to cross one swell but it matters when you do it.

[@MeMe-sb1ts]

sevenrats do you own a boat?

[@sevenrats]

@@MeMe-sb1ts Not anymore. I've owned two boats. I first had a 19 foot center console then upgraded that for a 22 foot cuddy cabin. I was into boating for 10 years or so then when the gas prices went through the roof and nobody wanted to go anymore I got out of it and bought a motorcycle.

[@mikesherwood5497]

I reckon hew was 'racing' (too fast) and donk didn't seem to be trimmed out to where it could have been popping nose up more... bloody good example of the need to be prepared regardless of how it seems on the approach where you are

[@TheAgentAssassin]

I'm guessing there is no alternate way to shore other than through the bar? Why not ride in an alternate inlet? A boat that nice I wouldn't even try that at all. The ocean is way too unpredictable as evidence here. Although in hindsight you can see the set coming.

[@craycraywhitehorse]

Is this where the Columbia river meets the Pacific

[@BillGoudy]

Man oh man.... That looks like it could have been nasty!!!

[@WekaDigitalMediaNZ]

+BillGoudy That's why timing is important when crossing the bar. There is a big build up of sand out there after heavy rain last week. :)

[@highhookfishing9135]

for sure

[@dongskiful]

You are not supposed to turn in the middle of a big wave.. they got lucky..

[@gregreed402]

Need more like that awesomeness. He learnt a lesson from that . A few more and he’ll be a professional.

[@joecucch8261]

You only need one if you survive it upright.

[@truthof7382]

River crossing? What the hell river is this?

[@bustarogers9990]

It's the Mouth of the River where it meets the Sea.

[@ryandavey9772]

How did he not flip? crazy!!!

[@baddazzgarage2953]

Once you decide to go you have to stay in between the 2 waves you started in they went over the wave in front of them then they got it trouble! They were in a RUSH thats a deadly move on a bar!! Patient is key!!!!

[@DaebakMonkey]

Honestly I was really nervous for that captain. And I have crossed the Columbia River bar in a 32 foot Weldcraft Cuddy Cabin and the CRB is the most dangerous bar in the world.

[@rhino2992]

Maybe the most dangerous in its area. But there are many bars that can be equally as bad as Columbia, very hard to put a metric in which bar is the most dangerous

[@mshahms39]

How did it not capsize? 😲

[@micko9520]

would of done ok if he was on a surfboard as aim is to catch the wave, but in a boat maybe sit on the back of one make life easier for your passenger who clearly will need a change of underpants

[@marlin123ish]

that's what happens to underpowered boats or unsure captains. pick a wave and stay on the back of it even if you have to rev the crap out of the motor. this could have been very bad.

[@sndspderbytes]

Get an old school double ender with full keel and you can safely cross in heinous conditions. Long as the boat can do 8 knots your good to go there isnt a need to go faster in rough seas

[@micahlowbe9067]

Best part is jettie fisherman’s reaction

[@fabianjrv1]

the boat was tilt to the side..thats so is important to kow how to use trim tabs

[@bobtunbridge7996]

A lot of comments about speed just throttle it.. Position is more important than speed ride the back of the wave in an just keep up with it an let it break in front of you if your in the right position how fast your engine goes got nothing to do with it.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

His great great grandfather was captain on the Titanic.

[@heatmoon]

I'm not sure you can put all the blame on the skipper. These bar crossings into rivers are bad new. Current and high surf, rocks.

[@shanegroth566]

Is that the mouth of the Columbia River

[@Bill-jt7ts]

That's why you put a bucket 30feet out on the back on bad day like this

[@UriahD85]

My dad used to swim across this river.

[@johngoodell2775]

sport boat hull made for lakes.

[@mrfingers1920]

they spilled their beer for sure.

[@jeffstryker1454]

Wow amazing stuff.

[@dirtydog288]

is that savage defender?

[@tristanmccauley2318]

Not sure but it could be a savage mako, I also thought seafarer, but did well I'd buy one lol

[@punk46664]

When you give the helm to a surfer and he tries to get tubed 😂

[@greeniesmowing2491]

he would of been alright if u kept the boat straight

[@ryandavey9772]

U can help getting cartered to the side, the waves behind u make ur motor useless and unable to controll anything

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

At least we know the boat isn’t top heavy.

[@houktanhdanhi2352]

they probably needed to go faster to outdrive that wave

[@daasboot81]

Their guy owes Lady Luck a ZJ!

[@PM-lz5gs]

Surprises me that some people have no idea how to cross a bar!!

[@nickj7824]

whys that boat seem to go right the whole time don't look well balanced

[@OverwatchSIX]

current

[@ernestmurphy3898]

Bilge pump fail?

[@laughtoohard9655]

The biggest waves I've ever seen are at Cape Disappointment.

[@newstart49]

I was almost yelling; "Kick it Kick it".............

[@HolicChan]

Surprised he didn’t go over riding parallel to the wave like that loo

[@seanfennell2457]

Yep that's the boat I'm getting..

[@gekko5166]

The reels remain dry! So lucky

[@tanenicholas4492]

I count sets of six then follow the last wave

[@mcinty12]

He had it, stay right on the ass of the wave in front of you.

[@strikerone6991]

The dude stopped fishing, looks at the camera .you could see him thinking... What the hell did I just see?😂😂😂

[@seanfennell2457]

😂😂😂

[@saifsaif5218]

Love it,, I love smashing bars I drive my tinnie like my Jetski 😆😆😆

[@FixItYerself]

wow! what a ride! haha. I'd have lost my lunch on that one

[@maddierosemusic]

Looks to me the Cap bailed on the attempt once that wave got him - he turned to port, and away from those rocks - was getting out of Dodge!. As much as I hate to admit it, he made the right move. Had he turned to starboard, he might have gotten smashed on the rock. Next go round in these winds and waves he will be 100 meters Starboard on his approach - guaranteed! Good job.

[@yahrightbih6259]

Where is the river

[@eightycubicft]

That, ether by chance or exceptional boating skills was great, with all the butt -puckering included.

[@mulletover3832]

When you look to your port side and find yourself staring at the sky, things have gone wrong.

[@JA.MMP274]

Tbf that wave looked to build up out of nowhere

[@t-dog8528]

Time for trim tabs and lift motor trim a bit get that bow another 8 inches up and count the set waves 5 mins watching can save lives not just the occupants but any prospective rescuers too

[@distrachan2671]

Not just luck....good boat design...

[@darthdaddy6983]

Reminds me of the time my steering cable seized .. fuckn nightmare

[@Sirbadone]

This same guy accelerates too slowly on the Highway on-ramp and lets only one car follow him through a left arrow instead of the eight that could have gone =/

[@perrooceaniko2005]

They panicked ... they were doing fine ... large surf but they were doing ok .. unnecesary was that turn ....

[@homefront3162]

Holy shit, the ocean really wanted to get him

[@AnnexF]

Not sure why he would turn.

[@etherform6620]

you can see that the tide is ripping out through the opening causing the waves to stand up and dump .. conditions would be way more manageable and predictable on an incoming tide... badly timed outing; writing your boat off and endangering life over a few fish aint worth it in my opinion

[@RY4NP]

he was trying to surf it in, he should have stayed behind the first wave, attempt 2 1:30 is the time to punch the gas and get out in front of the chop.

[@LeonVerhulst]

Didn’t watch to see where the waves started forming. That’s what got them.

[@AircraftMechanic-AP]

Looks like it needs more power also

[@ザ.オベスティ]

Nice boat！復元性がいいね！

[@cptpharket9701]

never overtake a wave take your time ride the back of the wave until it dies right down in the deep water

[@kiribetio123]

Stick with your wave mate, freaking way too slow the wave behind caught up with them

[@fridamurillo9146]

Por k se para si tiene la ola atrás . Debía de subirse ala ola de adelante y no dejar k la ola de atrás no lo alcanzara. Por poco se voltean