Flanking around Pride Point, just below Rosedale, Mississippi and about (old) mouth of Arkansas River. December 28, 2023 pilot’s watch on M/V William Strait for WRBM.
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@mrsbigbug7 ай бұрын
From this video I learned that knowing when to be patient on the river is a skill just as important as driving. Great video, flank, & explanation.
@marktwained7 ай бұрын
You nailed it. 👍🏻 Especially hard when time is money and steering is faster.. Southbound vessels behind you, and possibly having to adjust their speed as to not impede you, but you know they are there…. northbound vessels waiting… and… It’s a unique situation where everyone has to wait while we take our time and float. As a younger pilot, it would force me into less than ideal situations. With experience I’ve learned to embrace the chill time and video it.. 👍🏻
@marktwained7 ай бұрын
I’ve noticed my flanks are better overall when I video them. I don’t post them all, but I do go back and critique myself of see how I could have done better.. videoing or flanking.
@mrsbigbug7 ай бұрын
@@marktwained 👍
@kens.37297 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, Captain Kyle. 👍🙏
@user-sk9er8zf1b7 ай бұрын
Hey skipper you have the nicest Office and the best view. Better than a NewYork penthouse ! 👏👏👌
@The_DuMont_Network5 ай бұрын
Anything is better than having to look at New York. But yes, this view is magnificent!
@rogermiller57657 ай бұрын
One more video and I'm going to take my captain's test lol awesome video captain glad to hear ya
@steverogers61317 ай бұрын
Thanks Capt, hope all is well. Happy New Year. Appreciate the river views
@barbararobinson22016 ай бұрын
Its really pretty out!! you should have a nice trip!! you've got the best view ever!!! have a great day!!!
@robertmccullough48227 ай бұрын
Very Nice tutorial Captain!
@1CrazyIvan7 ай бұрын
Love the longer format Capt!! Outstanding !! Take care of yourself. Any thought of going Live ? Thanks again!
@parrotlect7 ай бұрын
Thx, cap. Sam Clemens would be proud . . . or envious!😊
@butchweatherly79767 ай бұрын
Aloha From Maui!
@Dbergson7 ай бұрын
Pretty nice driving Cap!
@paullavergne24775 ай бұрын
Sounds like a lot Of power
@jeffemerson38397 ай бұрын
Very good video the way it's raining here in Southeast Missouri you'll have plenty of water in the river.
@rogermiller57657 ай бұрын
Its unbelievable the weight and length you make look easy
@TimothyCarey-nu1ml3 ай бұрын
Emd power is the best power all grunt
@davidmahoney38047 ай бұрын
I miss being a towboater every day 😪
@user-po6mp1uf9m7 ай бұрын
Need some relaxing music very nice
@VegasUndergroundcade7 ай бұрын
In all your years have you ever run aground or stuffed a bend ?? Damn sure wouldn’t be hard that long and heavy !! Great videos !
@marktwained7 ай бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoy. Yes.. I’ve had my share of both… and bridge piers. Any pilot that hasn’t is either inexperienced or lies.
@user-po6mp1uf9m7 ай бұрын
Do a live all day just music and as the day goes
@butchweatherly79767 ай бұрын
Been seeing many ducks and/or geese this year?
@WEHenry7 ай бұрын
How do you decide whether to flank the point or flank the bend? Thanks✌
@TimothyCarey-nu1ml3 ай бұрын
Hey cap ain't that called the Mississippi swing
@rogermiller57657 ай бұрын
Do you have to drive it going up stream instead of flanking
@marktwained7 ай бұрын
Flanking is done with flowing current going downstream
@jamesweir29437 ай бұрын
money for nothing and your chicks for free that’s how you do it!