Flanking Pride Point On Mississippi River 12/18/23 11am

[@DonReynolds-p7o]

Hey skipper you have the nicest Office and the best view. Better than a NewYork penthouse ! 👏👏👌

[@The_DuMont_Network]

Anything is better than having to look at New York. But yes, this view is magnificent!

[@thomasmatteson9284]

I really enjoy your videos of being a towboat captain on the Mississippi. I lived in Belleville, Illinois which is about 15 miles east of St. Louis. We used to go down to Ft. Kaskaskia and watch the tows go by and walk along the river. I would love to ride for a day or two on a big towboat. I was hoping you would show how they laced up the barges when you put the towboat in the lock behind the shorter string of barges. I bought a model of a towboat but have not had time to assemble it as of yet. I was a locomotive engineer in my younger days and I love to hear those EMDs hum. Thanks for the great videos. Tom

[@marktwained]

That’s neat stuff, and thank you. I have over 1500 videos on KZbin. I’m sure there are many like that. I’ll definitely go out on tow more next trip. I’ve had many “requests” for that type of stuff. I need to walk more so I don’t get too fat. 👍🏻

[@thomasmatteson9284]

Don't we all need to walk more.

[@mrsbigbug]

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.

[@marktwained]

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.. 👍🏻

[@marktwained]

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.

[@mrsbigbug]

@@marktwained 👍

[@kens.3729]

Thanks for the video, Captain Kyle. 👍🙏

[@parrotlect]

Thx, cap. Sam Clemens would be proud . . . or envious!😊

[@rogermiller5765]

One more video and I'm going to take my captain's test lol awesome video captain glad to hear ya

[@robertmccullough4822]

Very Nice tutorial Captain!

[@barbararobinson2201]

Its really pretty out!! you should have a nice trip!! you've got the best view ever!!! have a great day!!!

[@steverogers6131]

Thanks Capt, hope all is well. Happy New Year. Appreciate the river views

[@1CrazyIvan]

Love the longer format Capt!! Outstanding !! Take care of yourself. Any thought of going Live ? Thanks again!

[@paullavergne2477]

Sounds like a lot Of power

[@Dbergson]

Pretty nice driving Cap!

[@jeffemerson3839]

Very good video the way it's raining here in Southeast Missouri you'll have plenty of water in the river.

[@davidmahoney3804]

I miss being a towboater every day 😪

[@butchweatherly7976]

Aloha From Maui!

[@rogermiller5765]

Its unbelievable the weight and length you make look easy

[@VegasUndergroundcade]

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 !

[@marktwained]

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.

[@butchweatherly7976]

Been seeing many ducks and/or geese this year?

[@BaronVonPwn]

Are z drives common on tow boats yet ? I have to imagine they would help when you drive a turn .

[@marktwained]

They can help a flank. Don’t think they help steer them. But I’ve not drove one yet.

[@WEHenry]

How do you decide whether to flank the point or flank the bend? Thanks✌

[@TimothyCarey-nu1ml]

Emd power is the best power all grunt

[@rogermiller5765]

Do you have to drive it going up stream instead of flanking

[@marktwained]

Flanking is done with flowing current going downstream

[@TimothyCarey-nu1ml]

Hey cap ain't that called the Mississippi swing

[@9209-j1d]

Do a live all day just music and as the day goes

[@9209-j1d]

Need some relaxing music very nice

[@jamesweir2943]

money for nothing and your chicks for free that’s how you do it!