EPIC SUPER YACHT - DOCKING IN PORTOFINO!!! (Captain's Vlog 88)

We've set up 3 cameras onboard and a drone for the ultimate footage of Motor Yacht AWOL docking in Portofino (Italy). Enjoy!!!
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Captain Tristan Mortlock is an award winning Super Yacht Captain with over 15 years experience. He started his yachting career in his teens and now runs one of the most successful charter yachts in the world. Tristan is currently serving on Motor Yacht AWOL, a San Lorenzo SD122, built in 2009. AWOL is a multi award winning yacht and her crew take a lot of pride in their work.
Captain's Vlog is about educating interested parties on what happens onboard a Mega Yacht, Super Yacht and the yachting industry. To share the life of yacht crew and life at sea. The BIG shipyard refits, paint jobs and marine engineering works. To travel some of the worlds most beautiful destinations.
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[@SuperYachtCaptain]

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[@podcastjon]

Good life lesson in this video that we can all take away. “There’s always someone with a bigger boat” stay humble

[@Renegade040]

Thought the same, on my friends boat which I thought was a big vessel, but same thing happened many times, some very big vessels cruising these locations.

[@Jdalio5]

My wifes boyfriend told me the same but I don't even own a boat so the joke is on him

[@christopherpope1800]

Yea true. I've no need for a superyacht, Public Urinals keep me humble

[@gangland479]

True

[@dospalmascb]

@@christopherpope1800 😂

[@MSA_SCBA]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the one-legged dock hand riding a damn bike

[@gucciguilty5848]

Respect

[@stevepritchard9544]

He's been in Portofino for years and is a legend in the RIBS. He's almost iconic to the town i'd say.

[@b747guy9]

As a retired Boeing 747 captain I have to say that was a thing of beauty! That is an art form that few can appreciate. Well done captain and crew!!!

[@mrwobbly185]

As owner of a Rodman 38 I am in awe of your berthing skills. I get nervous with my tiny boat on the Hamble, can’t imagine the pressures of berthing AWOL! Great to see the teamwork in action. Vote submitted. Great vids. Thank you.

[@rerolley]

I have been binge watching this week and the video production quality has increased greatly since the early vlogs. As Tristan says, always learning, always improving...

[@MaryEllen_of_OBX]

This was the best docking video so far! The drone footage was a big help in showing what was going on! I also enjoyed all the explanations by Barbara. All of the different cameras and explanations made a great video.

[@yashbhargav1104]

🤣🤣

[@georgepkoutsavakis8005]

The casual cyclist that assists with the rope on the jetty , and then just cycles away is amazing , what a life !

[@user-zx6xm2jq7r]

работа профессионала всегда вызывает уважение.неважно ,он плотник,водитель,кузнец или летчик.прекрасная работа

[@100temps]

Lovely job skip. Much better with the multiple camera angles and the drone footage is spectacular, congrats all.

[@wcads623]

Thats why he is paid the big bucks 😁

[@smokeGR20]

Jealous at the beautiful places they get to see..awesome..the reward for their work, is to enjoy the beautiful places they travel to.

[@judebug329]

I do enjoy watching the teamwork as you slip in and out of those tight spaces. The camaraderie of the staff makes your videos fun to watch, and I imagine, the work more pleasant! What an enchanting city. Beautiful!

[@stephenkayll5241]

I have watched this video video several times and still amazed as to how Tristan turns AWOL like he does. Experienced captain.

[@jamesgreer1048]

A delicate operation artfully executed…great team work…

[@raydowley1038]

nice docking but what got my admiration was the guy mooring your ropes on the quayside with one leg, job done then he hops on his bike awsome.

[@user-nt9nd7xm5f]

Excellent boat skills and calm, slow and collected as it should be, Remember: always approach a dock at the speed your prepared to hit it at and there’s always someone with a bigger one! ⛵💨

[@barbaraross1751]

Very beautiful views of docking AWOL. What a professional captain and crew. Once again the drone view brought the whole sequence together. A plus video!

[@plumqik]

Wow AWOL is a huge yacht and yet she looks so small next to Wedge Too

[@williamcassells230]

Very skilful docking in a tight space .. the overhead shots were super!

[@phillo1818]

If you've a Mediterranean choice for a port in a bad storm, Marina di Portofino is magical indeed, true Old World charm.

[@anyexpat]

That was hilarious when he contacted the Marina and started speaking English with an Italian accent, reminded me of An Italian man went to Malta

[@stuartthurstan]

I am a British expat and have lived in Italy for 17 years. I find that if I pronounce English words with an Italian accent I am much more easily understood.

[@Nikkohector]

Big yacht owner: Why are they parking that canoe next to my boat? haha

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

What an absolutely stunning little port! Nice job Captain and Crew getting AWOL into her berth! Cheers Guys! 👍😎

[@somersetsqueeky4748]

Guy next door is like " that's not a super yacht, this is a super yacht!"

[@wilber19541]

I got the giggles with that one.

[@dankalisz3235]

Nope..Looks down at AWOL and goes;"Nice Little Chase Boat you got there..."

[@robertgrant1837]

Yes I would have to agree with you

[@zakiranderson722]

Yeah, like Mick Dundee😂

[@bernie9728]

I was going to say they should re-name this video "how to make a super yacht look small"

[@neilcarr6856]

I have to say that you & the crew operate like the mechanism of a fine Swiss watch. Great viewing as always.

[@jimryan8308]

You got my vote AWOL, the drone pilot also deserves credit, awesome video and team work.

[@CK61380]

Tristan you’re the man. You seem like a good dude to just chill with even.

[@richardpierce45]

What a fantastic job visting all the different places meeting people and living life on board a beautiful boat freedom of the sea fantastic video keep up the good work 👍

[@jonathanmungin3345]

Your best video yet Tristan.. fantastic footage in a beautiful setting... you are living the dream thanks for sharing your life with us 👍

[@trorth5626]

Well done captain. Yes tiny space but lack of streams and winds, so the manoeuvring is nice and easy.

[@tomwolf7055]

Really great coverage! The combination of on-board views with the overhead view gives a very clear visual explanation of exactly what is going on. Gave the feeling of being there. Hope you continue to use this technique in future projects. Well done!

[@465maltbie]

Its amazing to see the size of the ship next to you, thanks for sharing. Charles

[@MBennettS11]

If AWOL is a super yacht, what is that one!?

[@berndhaverkock6070]

@@MBennettS11 next 'level' would be mega yacht, then giga yacht... Wedge 2 would be a Mega Yacht

[@philoucatalan7667]

Beautiful Captain maneuver !! Of course I voted as each time for the "AWOL" and his super crew

[@organblower]

It only allowed me to vote once :(

[@davidmchugh2512]

I don't think it I possible to have done a better job of docking AWOL, congratulations Captain.

[@Antagraber]

There is always a Ferrari faster than your one. There is always a luxury yacht bigger than your one. There is no more beautiful and classy place that the Italian Riviera. Portofino, Santa Margherita, San Fruttuoso, Rapallo, Zoagli, Remo....... Unforgetable places. Thanks for posting !

[@marcanthony4930]

I'm adding a star for the 1 legged dock hand! I never realized how the anchor was used to both help the ship turn in spot as a drag, and to secure the bow as a counter to the stern lines. It makes sense, I just never saw that before.

[@MarcMercier1971]

That was AWESOME. The drone really added to showing the complexity (for a landlubber who has only spent time on fireworks barges) of that maneuver. Laughed when the 2nd line was tossed to shore and it landed perfectly. Guy must play horseshoes professionally. :) Every video it gets better and better. Adding in the rest of the crew has really brought your channel to new heights.

[@mkprivate7523]

The Wedge Too...65m, 17 year old Phillipe Starck designed Feadship - I love it.... Looks MASSIVE next to Awol !!

[@Toffie10]

Neatly done, Tristan. You MAY!!!!!!

[@jgentry7201]

Stunning: amazing, astonishing, astounding, blindsiding, dumbfounding, eye-opening, flabbergasting, jarring, jaw-dropping, jolting, shocking, startling, stupefying, surprising. I believe that says it all.

[@Donald_Shaw]

Spectacular... simply spectacular docking. This why I love watching this channel and the entire crew aboard AWOL.

[@ohanabennett]

Thanks very much for this one AWOL crew. I miss that beautiful port - been a long time. Interesting, I’ve always backed all the way in. I thought I heard the Capitanerie call for a port hook and I was thinking ‘no, that’s wrong, the crew have it right’. But the Portofino marineros know that bottom, yeah? Never once had to have a diver to get out. Well done guys!

[@emanuelmota7217]

Now THAT is a good use of a quad-copter.

[@MsMsmak]

Really well done. Each video gets better than the previous one. It's great to see your crew participating like they are!

[@AtLastSundancer]

Spectacular moves! Best docking video by far! Nice work captain and crew!

[@robertsantana8627]

Your style of showing what it is like to be a super yacht ships captain make me feel like I am on board. Very enjoyable watching you work as well as your magnificent crew. I enjoy the fact that you do not ask us to look through your face to see behind you. Many vlogs I watched early on the captain shoved the cameras right in his face. Keep up the excellent work

[@alsdrone6250]

That last drone shot was fantastic, well done to pilot.

[@rosstuck3927]

AWOL is a Toy compared to Wedge Too at 65m! But, hey AWOL is super nice. Great job Tristan and crew. The drone gives a great perspective of Portofino and the cramped space to dock. Love your work and always look forward to your videos.

[@pkane5472]

Fantastic job! Barbara is awesome in explaining what's going on forward. Drone ending was terrific! You must be looking directly into the windows of your neighbors - so close!

[@lenardfavell810]

Well done all of you. Great team effort for sure. Simply put...Loved this vid. Just fantastic.👍

[@baxiechannel7047]

Green with envy Tristan... :) What a great life... Thanks for sharing this one; really nice to see Portofino via drone... Well done team, great job...

[@Dbrockjohnson]

Hell of a channel man. We living thru you mate!

[@gregpaterson8520]

Another great video Captain. Loved that the crew explained what they were doing and why. Always waiting impatiently for the next one!!

[@GTIracerr]

Loving your work, Tristan. Made sure to vote for you guys as well. Could you maybe film the Caterpillar start-up one day? Maybe stick a GoPro in there? I would love to hear those beatst roaring into life. Amazing how you made your hobby into a wel-paid job. Inspirational dedication. Keep them coming!

[@kevinhilbrunner3439]

That amazing work navigating in those tight areas between othe yachts. Bravo Zulu for a job well done

[@TheRedMenaceR]

Loved this!!!! I was in Portofino in August!!! It was so cool to see it from this perspective.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Nice job captain. No rush, no fuss just professional. Andy UK

[@DrPhillGoode]

The yacht looked so huge...until they backed in.

[@kenbryant2570]

That was one of the best videos you have done. Just a beautiful place and great shots. Thank you sir for sharing that with us.

[@stephencuthbertson7695]

Superb, great to watch. Most professional

[@philgladwin6863]

Amazing, love the control you have on the boat...

[@claudiopalmbaum3448]

Excellent docking. Very organized crew. Congratulations. From Buenos Aires, Argentina (Navigator of the Río de la Plata),

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

Truly such an amazingly beautiful little marina, who's beauty caught by the drone footage.

[@dougwebb2996]

your crew make that look so easy. speaks well for your training

[@kj3rd2657]

Very good job Capt in parking your yacht!

[@theendofallthingsisuponus1575]

beautiful work with the drone......excellent.

[@organbuilder272]

Well done, Tristan.

[@williamshiels5450]

Just found this channel. I visited Portofino on an Azamara cruise. Wish I was on this yacht. Beautiful camera work Thank you Captain.

[@robertlaws4988]

Captain you make that look easy. You and your crew are very deserving of my vote, best wishes to you all.

[@davidzimmer2694]

Superior ship handling skills. Nice job Captain.

[@DevilsPleasure1]

This was by far your BEST docking video. Keep using the drone and the different prospective. It's hard to see the docking process when only you are holding the video camera . Great job on this video. A video like this one shows off your skills much better.

[@fp30e]

Spot on Captain. Well done. Very Impressive.

[@tiagodecc]

Amazing channel, really good content, stunning locations and filming from all the right angles - great job Tristan et al.

[@AdvistaVideo]

Beautiful. Great job parking the yacht and with the video.

[@joelanejo]

I hope someone notices the guy that help to cache the line on his bike and says thank you !! Great job everyone! The real Capitan hook.

[@rogerparkermedia]

Thanks for adding the other camera angles. It was good to see what's happening at the stern of the ship while you are maneuvering. The spectacular drone footage shows how beautiful the AWOL is.

[@andrewdixon6196]

Great video. Thanks Tristan.

[@whispjohn]

Imagine parking a 30,000 ton bulk carrier!(maybe you have) I picked up on your channel when you had the boat out of the water, I found it interesting and I'm still watching. Tristan, you are obviously a good skipper and you have a decent crew too, what more could a skipper want, more to the point, you actually enjoy the youtube bit, which is always good to see. I watch a lot of sailing vlogs but tend to give super yachts a wide berth but your enthusiasm and knowledge of your boat got me, so yes I shall put bock in the tix for you, where's that scotch, aaahhh, that's better where am, was I Hick!!!

[@iainhunneybell]

Very nicely done. Guess you were pleased it wasn’t a good blow while doing this! Was thinking it looked quite ‘cosy’ to be going in with a 40’ yacht much less something this size, but then bow and stern thrusters help make a difference. Mind, God knows what it’s like parking something the size of the yacht on your port hand side! And you scope look absurdly short until the drone pulled back at then end. But a lovely bit of parking 😊

[@christopherjohnson3520]

Nerves of Steel. Awesome. We’re going to spin around & back right in. No Problem. Nice. 2nd time of watched this one. Thnx, CJ

[@jamesturbyfill6281]

omg the yacht beside you makes AWOL look like a tender...

[@stevem9966]

What a wonderful video. Thank you so much for taking the time to post. I so enjoy everyone you post. What a great Captain and crew. You all work so good together.

[@Tom-eq6vo]

Love the drone footage! That’s a narrow gap, really puts Wedge Too’s size in perspective

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

😇🙏😎

[@chrisragona3945]

@@SuperYachtCaptain Who is the WEDGE TOO? Owner

[@chrisragona3945]

Found it lol It's owned by A Lebanese Billionaire Issam michael Fares.

[@aprecott]

Agree! Here I am watching a video of what I thought was a superyacht then I see that freiking ocean liner he was parking next to. WAY too much wealth out there, unreal how big they get. Too think What I saw at Newport harbor was big is nothing compared to other world destinations.

[@gittensman]

Definitely enjoyed the multi camera angles and crew explanations during the procedure. Great job guys! Looking forward to the next one.

[@renevandenbrandhorninge]

Tristan, from day 1 I am following your vlog its great to see where you and your team started from and where you are now. Happy too seeing a new vlog every time big thumbs up. Happily voted for ⚓ A W O L ⚓

[@gareth36]

Amazing footage and what a beautiful little port. Awesome docking skills. The one thing I'm learning for mooring my little tug is slow and calm wins the day. Thanks for sharing.

[@marshalldavis4455]

Very interesting. Such professionalism.

[@maryaboujaoude7190]

another great day at the office! Bravo....love Portofino quiet evening harbor. ciao

[@brianmarkie4667]

That was excellent many thanks for all your effort in making it for your audience.

[@gratefulot360]

Incredible video! I may be landlocked in Texas but your channel inspires great dreams. Thank you, Tristan!

[@AgentRafa]

As always: absolute boss boat handling Captain. Thank you so much for sharing this. What you are doing, is what I was supposed to do, if I didn't screw up my life... Love your channel my friend:-)

[@ericsarchive7718]

Dang, I thought AWOL was a good sized yacht, and then you back in next to Mr. Fares,... boom, rickshaw. 😉

[@rmacsrmaddog2192]

What a great find this channel is.. I look forward to each episode. I happily voted for you!

[@royfredsamharry]

This brought back so many great memories of arriving in Portofino albeit on a somewhat smaller 50 odd footer. We could only get a berth for a single night and moved to the marina at Rapallo where by pure chance we got to meet the owner, the legendary Carlo Riva.

[@peterlazuric5641]

I learn so much about yacht operations watching your videos thank you

[@jimcorrigan5515]

Beautiful docking. I was having lunch there at the marina last year watching another yacht back in and was amazed! Well done.

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

🙏😇

[@usatruckandtrailer]

NBC 78

[@leeluck1968]

Excellent manoeuvring, relaxed and fully in control. Everything first time right. Nice camera work and last but not least : a beautiful place. Well done!

[@malcolmalexander5246]

Well done Captain. A great crew and all done well. We know the port well and its' a beautiful place.

[@davidzimmer2694]

I've watched this video several times, and each time the beauty of Porto Fino almost makes me cry. This skipper's ability to bring a MV into this port and display the highest skills of seamanship and professionalism is exceptional and inspiring. Well done. Again..lol

[@Renegade040]

Great job, reminds me of my trip 3 years when i was on my friends boat and we stayed there as well, great location and you nearly did that docking as good our skipper.