Could this new system prevent COLLISIONS at SEA?

[@arthurleroy7658]

Erik, any attempt to prevent an incident, from being an accident, is a great course to navigate.

[@CristiNeagu]

Your boat is probably the most technologically advanced sail boat on KZbin. I certainly haven't seen anything coming even close. It would be really interesting seeing you go on a circumnavigation, or at least crossing the Atlantic. Your trip to Greenland is going to be very interesting to watch too. Because while there are quite a number of people going around the globe, the boats they're using are pretty traditional, and they're not, generally, hard core sailors like you. Hopefully one day you find yourself in the right condition to set sail for Australia.

[@chancevonfreund9145]

Eric I think you're probably the best sailor I've seen on KZbin. The things you have put your boat through are amazing. Cheers stay safe!⛵🍺.

[@antjenagel6016]

Ich kenne noch Micha mit seiner X-Trip. Er ist gerade zum 3.Mal in Grönland angekommen. 2022 war ich dabei. Gruß Antje

[@BamseChannel]

I wonder why the main chartplotters don't do this ... they typically already have all the info integrated (your course, map, depth, AIS, wind, radar, etc)

[@licencetoswill]

commercial ECDIS certified chart systems do this. but they cost insane money and are too big for small yachts

[@JaredRietdyk]

There's ways to make apps for some chart plotters, but I'm guessing it's mostly due to the alarm / audio requirements. We're not far off from the boats being able to navigate themselves in these situations via autopilot as well.

[@sedalia9356]

I guess, lliability. A dedicated company can have insurance for this or just go bankrupt if there are lawsuits. Big company has to much lose?

[@jackbarnes694]

@@JaredRietdykI installed an external alarm speaker from raymarine for AIS alarms. It would wake up anyone.

[@mskogly]

Same, it seems like a basic feature of a chart plotter

[@Outdoorswithmikey]

I’m addicted to watching great videos on youtube. This is by far my favourite channel. Great narration. Fantastic content. I’m not even a sailor.

[@shredderhater]

Same here 😊

[@moltderenou]

@@shredderhaterI used to be before I ran out of money 😊

[@Juan-ly5mn]

Same here! I like so much I am considering learning to sail!

[@Sp3ktral22]

Welcome back Eric. You made it! Freakin hero!

[@alekzander2010]

Id be interested in learning more about your past as a career sailor! It's a line of work which always fascinated me, but unfortunately being raised far inland it was never something I put much pursuit into.

[@Pindar1215]

VOC ship Batavia needed this!

[@johnbrightman282]

your anchor should be shackled for sailing underway in case the capstan releases anchor under the bow and digs in to topple your yacht bow down at speed.many boats sunk that way.

[@mdeasy]

Erik is back! Good stuff. Thanks for sharing!!

[@jeff_n1535]

Made it to Iceland! Well done, brother!

[@nikolai502]

After hearing the Siren i was waiting for "pull up, pull up"

[@erikaanderaa]

😅🙌⛵️

[@BarracudaHawk]

or Don't Sink ! Dont Sink !

[@123klaas]

Pull left pull left or pull right pull right! 😂

[@billmccaffrey1977]

Now it needs to go to the next level and use available steering and propulsion systems to avoid disasters when you don't respond. Cool stuff!

[@8347W]

Yes, why doesn't it steer left or turn off the engine to lower the force of impact if autopilot is blocked? It needs more sensors and cables!

[@treebs1423]

Definitely the best sailing channel on the net

[@rodneyallen5003]

This is a great piece of equipment! I’m curious about what parts of the world are charted ? Thanks Erik for sharing your experience and how this system could have changed what happened to you.

[@davidnichols147]

Eric, Tessi must be the most advanced technologically craft afloat. Watchit really is a game changer, more advanced than OSCAR which the IMOCA fleet has used in the past. Hope you make it to Greenland this time and best to your girlfriend.

[@bigpeteyork2162]

Great and very informative but I have a solid question......when you parked tessi on the island what would you have done if the insurance did not cover the repairs would you have got another contessa or would you have got another toy if so which one would you have got and why ?? Thanks Pete.

[@olivierorban787]

Hello Erik Nice tutorial Tessi became very very technical Cheers

[@yahyacangulec5861]

Perfect system

[@keithoftheshire2805]

Looking forward to seeing you in Greenland👍

[@agentdouble-osoul158]

Safe passage to Greenland Erik. I can’t wait to watch the videos along the way. I’m convinced you’ll get there this time.

[@jessevangans2195]

Does the speaker (magnetic) don't interfere the magnetic compass underneath?

[@delzworld2007]

Looks like a very useful piece of life saving kit Erik. Looking forward to your Greenland trip. Bon Voyage

[@johnmayer3433]

Thank you for introducing and testing a very important piece of equipment but to install the speaker (housing a magnet) above and close to the handheld compass is a bad idea. All the best wishes for your trip to Greenland !

[@Morteexx]

Nice device. And since it possible to adjust how long before it alarms, then you can make it alarm 1.30-2min before at open sea where there not as much disturbances. Have a nice trip!

[@Michael-v3z1s]

Erik your craft gets better and better. And so do you. Much success towards Greenland.

[@rick_deckard]

Did you test magnetic field strength of the speakers? Maybe they are to close to the compass?

[@erikaanderaa]

Compass is under the floorboard forward of mastfoot, far away from any electronics 🙌

[@rick_deckard]

@@erikaanderaa Sorry, I was sure that black thingy at 6:13 is some kind of compass, my bad :)

[@oscarorbara3062]

Mucha suerte Erik en este nuevo intento, muchos éxitos !!!!!!

[@jobertvangool9961]

There is already integration between AIS and Garmin Navionics to calculate routes that interfere of the ship with the software and an AIS entry at an adjustable range.. Which actually comes quite close for a moderate amount of power and money. Things will evolve on a tsunami level rate the coming next years, I’m sure.

[@monikacastellsestella7602]

Hi Erik. I am in Barcelona and I couldn't reach turkey so in August maybe I will have enough income to sail together. Hugs!!! Sorry now I am not ready for efford nothing.

[@RulgertGhostalker]

GRENLAND !!! YAY !!! .... it is very good to have that peace of mind allotted by the collision alarm system.

[@SazanovDmitry]

Erik, hi. Do you use any kind of smart watches with your so advanced Raymarine system?

[@erikaanderaa]

No software so far that I have knowledge of

[@thomas_nd]

Hej Erik. How are you. Tracking you on your app and waiting for an update on whats going on. Hälsning från Sverige

[@eriku785]

Erik, thanks for the review. It's an amazing system.

[@johnbell2722]

Good luck with Greenland trip.

[@makskk6spm275]

remains not too much space to change the course to avoid collision. the system should warn you at least 1-2 minutes before the collision

[@SqueakyPeeps]

Watchit needs to be a standard feature on all boats. Even when there are multiple people aboard, accidents still happen. I like that you are open to safety features now, Erik. You were KILLING me with stress when I would watch your other videos! I only watched because your cinematography is impeccable, my friend.

[@WATCHITsafety]

Thank you, that is certainly our mission 👍

[@danpoczynek]

Very cool… can’t wait to see your next adventure

[@egonkemp3512]

Thank you nice demonstration.

[@Sarahmada-m5n]

Amazing and cool 👍☕

[@BarracudaHawk]

great video but i'm not sure 30 seconds is enough ! Love your videos, awesome stuff

[@frfrpr]

Eric has some mean video skill! I love this show.

[@mattdoherty753]

Thank you Erik, I love your down to earth video presentations with all the necessary information imparted. go you good thing. 👍 from Australia

[@kodiak7]

Love it. But what about ship collisions?

[@WATCHITsafety]

AIS integration is next , coming very soon 🤗

[@carolelerman9686]

Pretty soon you can let your boat go out without you. NBJS ?

[@schwizelled]

That would be NEJS. No Erik, Just Sailing.

[@faelsinnes]

Looking forward to you going sailing

[@a7052848]

Hi, thanks for all your helpful info. I noticed the pin on your backstay may be working its way out? 6:48

[@erikaanderaa]

Good eye, fixed now! Thanks☺️

[@Jonathan-yr3so]

Man, my issue of getting out on the water is the same as when I go out into the mountains, forest or desert - to get the f way from people and all this technology.

[@yZstarAk1979]

I get it: but I'd try the tech when sailing Mine Fields of rock or ice: just as I wear an Avalanche Beacon when I'm crossing Avalanche chutes in Mountain

[@surfrico]

Good luck on your journey. Love your videos.

[@thomasjohannsen1997]

Well some people did circumnavigations in the 60s or 70s. How was that even possible without all of this electronic overkill equipment?

[@mic9check]

Loving your ads..

[@FinancialYaweli]

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[@Akkuwechsler]

Thanks Eric for your new Video. Only one question, why is this not part of every naviavtion system, how easy would it be to implement with software???

[@erikaanderaa]

Good question, that why they invented and patented the system and software🙌

[@t4lovers688]

Your one of the best channels on KZbin I'm last starting out in a sailing life with my comfort 30 ❤❤❤❤

[@erikaanderaa]

Thanks!

[@jeff_n1535]

Those winds, brother Erik, are definitely not in your favour yet!

[@monikacastellsestella7602]

Hi Erik I don t know how I will arrive alive till August in Catalonia rubbish hugs!!!

[@billbaxter2914]

That is amazing equipment. Should keep you safe.

[@WATCHITsafety]

Thank you, should and would.

[@waynesimon7772]

Hi Erik, nice video, do you know what the price is on this unit,tks.

[@erikaanderaa]

You have to contact them👍

[@garciadiegoalonso]

good luck Erik! I will be attentive to the news. Hug from Argentina South America!

[@windmill1965]

6:49 your black shirt has the Norwegian flag on the right arm. Isn't it upside down?

[@erikaanderaa]

Its following Norwegian army code👌😎 If youre lying on your back, the white cross is the right way, not upside down

[@yZstarAk1979]

Nice. Will definitely invest in system: need another boat first;)

[@GregaryUpton-q3b]

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[@ElizabethMargerle]

That’s awesome!! I’m sure your family will be less stressed as well.

[@ElizabethMargerle]

❤️Back atcha, can’t wait to start following you on your app! That’s so cool…

[@Kurkuma10]

SUPER !!! :)

[@pierrevanhalteren5733]

The problem is that the more your boat gets complicated the less freedom you have as things will fail, need repair, need spare parts.... I prefer to run some risk and keep my boat "plug & play" out of it's sheer simplicity. Each year I get some equipment out the previous owner installed. This year it's the radar. Perfection will be reached when all that possibly can be taken out will be taken out. I love my AIS combined with VHF though, that to me is real progress, as well as electronic charts on my reliable & cheap Samsung tablet and, to close it, a deph sounder, all the rest of the electronics OUT. AIS yet has a built in alarm for collision with boats. As for the ground, setting an alarm on your depth sounder may help. I would start with that before yet adding a layer of electronics that would coast an arm, eventually suck your time when it fails (and it will, probably sooner than later, small boats and electronics just don't mix well, specifically older ones as almost all have small deck leak(s)). all that to solve only a part of all what sleep deprivation can cause as troubles. Best is to sleep as much as possible when out at sea. This is the reason single handed sailing was all about heaving to before reaching shore (would stop the boat by heaving to, get some rest, then only reach port or anchorage).

[@swampyfox8688]

Looking forward to the real world test enroute to Greenland! Go get ‘em Erik!

[@noblesan8213]

Hallo Erik, love your videos. What is the largest sailboat you would potentially singlehand?

[@erikaanderaa]

Never thought of it! 35 is perfect, if problems, they are never to big for one to deal with

[@loribadgero1035]

Cheering you on all the way, Erik!! Greenland 2024 🎉🤗👍💯🔱🥊⛵️🌊💨😎🏅🤩

[@jamesstrom6991]

will this setup warn you of ice chunks? if so, how large? what i mean is, what sensor input types can it use, like IR camera, AIS, etc.

[@WATCHITsafety]

Charts, GPS, Echo Sounder, Engine Data, Wind Gauge, and more data can indicate the boat's situational awareness.

[@jamesstrom6991]

@@WATCHITsafety nice! you’re based in Israel ? if you need US patent help, I’m an attorney doing software patenting for 25 years. am pretty full, but always find room for interesting tech, especially nautical! good luck, it’s a promising market.

[@maverickmyrtlebeach]

Great question,

[@rykehuss3435]

I dont know but a similar system SEA AI does it. It also costs about $50k USD so there's that too. It uses high quality FLIR camera and a machine learning model to interpret the data and warns you of logs, containers, chunks of ice and icebergs etc even in dark. It also automatically detects any man over board. Its like a second crew member that never gets tired, scared or out of focus and can see in the dark

[@BruceWheeler-c9o]

Lopez Mary Garcia Kenneth Moore Barbara

[@jahmahaa]

Greenland here we come'!

[@EdnaWilliams-x3l]

Johnson Susan White Brian Gonzalez Paul

[@jeff_n1535]

Now in Klaksvik, Faroe Islands. Next stop is Iceland. Thank you for a safe journey!

[@ce4830]

Very good 👍

[@LoisPrice-k4y]

Miller Donna Jones George Davis Sharon

[@mustafakemal_75]

Thanks for sharing

[@InterAstefanMechanic]

3:45 oh DEAR that's realy like a AIRPLANE.✈️

[@WATCHITsafety]

That's the idea ;)

[@OutdoorFreedomDk]

Great video again. 💪

[@Ronald-dh1cd]

Eric, once again a great video and good luck with your trip to Greenland. The technology you were showing in this video looks great, thank you. I have a couple of questions please: What is the power consumption of the boat tech (not cameras, drone etc.)? Did you find that the alarms from the new anti collision kit better than the alarms already installed in the radar and chartplotter? Thanks. Cheers and fair winds.

[@guidouytterhaegen]

So bold viking…hat off this time! That must be ,again a remarkable trip last weak,ftom haugesund to far oe!! With those windconditions….respect.( i am patiently waiting for better weather in kirksound)

[@havardpedersen1138]

Imagine crashing into Kårstø instead 😮😁

[@nasseemmuttur778]

Nice system

[@gregsage1605]

Is it sensitive enough to pick up floating logs or shipping submerged shipping containers?

[@lisashephard2974]

Cool. Keeping you safe so it's nothing but good.

[@koa818]

Very good Episode

[@vicentearriagada4535]

such a great video

[@mymobile5014]

This looks like a great addition for safety. You have to contact them to get a price though which makes me think it is prohibitive for the casual sailor. Also I hope people use it for it's intended purpose, and not as a 'baby sitter' so they can sleep whenever they want. I wonder if they integrate it into auto pilot systems to automatically navigate you away form a sudden hazard?

[@WATCHITsafety]

The demand is high since this product is essential, but we promise to get back to emails with all the details. This is definitely for every casual sailor, and our mission is to keep everyone safe, stress-free, and away from accidents.

[@mymobile5014]

@@WATCHITsafety But without telling them the price lol

[@rickyleesamuels7273]

@6:54 on your video , there's a split pin half way out of the back stay clevis pin by the turn buckle ( stb side of the picture frame. Should definitely get it refitted before your rig gets into trouble 😢

[@Qrob214]

Great video! I'm wondering how about for ex. underwater floating debris like containers in the middle of the ocean and are there perhaps any possibility's to connect it to the autopilot?

[@erikaanderaa]

Pr regulations its not yet aloud to connect collision avoidence to autopilot🤷👍

[@nhm2896]

Hi Erik, Putting a speaker close to a compass is never a good choice as speakers have strong ferromagnets...

[@JoseGonzalez-i2n]

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[@bsurf8922]

in case you are not aware, you seem to have a cotter pin on your backstay which is not properly inserted. Noticed it as you swung camera passed as you are explaining anchorage and return test. Best regards.

[@CristiNeagu]

At 6:53. Nice catch. Hopefully he sees this, as he's already on his way to Greenland, looks like. Half way to the Shetland islands.

[@PaulHernandez-d8i]

Jackson Mary Lewis Michael Lee Margaret

[@Naturephotodude]

How does it preforme to moving obstacles? Radar/ais data? Great review on stationary objects 👍🏻 Love your Chanel! God tur til Grønland 👊🏻

[@wthaid]

That was cool! I intend to solo sail next year over some vast distances and I only asked if there was something on the market like this last week on my channel. And what do you know, Erik, to the rescue! We had an auto pilot that had an occassional glitch, and it would be great if watchit could keep an eye on the course whilst i slept too... So I have one question: Can Watchit be set to let you know when you are going off-course?

[@paulcollins4932]

Erik, I seem to remember someone running aground sounds like just the tool for you!

[@WATCHITsafety]

We completely agree :)

[@mitchmitchell515]

Nice one Eric

[@chrisnegele6875]

The Marine version of whoop whoop pull up terrain terrain. Glad to see this coming to boats. Early in my aviation career airplanes flying into terrain was all to common enhanced GPWS has almost eliminated it.

[@WATCHITsafety]

Thank you for expressing our mission so clearly. That's exactly what we're aiming for. 🤩

[@OleAndersAndreassen]

Hei Erik! Er det så lurt å montere høytaler over kompasset? I mitt hode er det det gode muligheter for at magnet i høytaler vil påvirke kompasset.

[@erikaanderaa]

Hei, det er bare et bærbart nødkompass. Hovedkompass er montert på pidestall. AP kompass nede i skutebunn. Ingen fare😇

[@HellyWelly93]

Cool system!