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

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.

[@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. 👍🙏

[@user-sk9er8zf1b]

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!

[@rogermiller5765]

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

[@steverogers6131]

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

[@barbararobinson2201]

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

[@robertmccullough4822]

Very Nice tutorial Captain!

[@1CrazyIvan]

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

[@parrotlect]

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

[@butchweatherly7976]

Aloha From Maui!

[@Dbergson]

Pretty nice driving Cap!

[@paullavergne2477]

Sounds like a lot Of power

[@jeffemerson3839]

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

[@rogermiller5765]

Its unbelievable the weight and length you make look easy

[@TimothyCarey-nu1ml]

Emd power is the best power all grunt

[@davidmahoney3804]

I miss being a towboater every day 😪

[@user-po6mp1uf9m]

Need some relaxing music very nice

[@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.

[@user-po6mp1uf9m]

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

[@butchweatherly7976]

Been seeing many ducks and/or geese this year?

[@WEHenry]

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

[@TimothyCarey-nu1ml]

Hey cap ain't that called the Mississippi swing

[@rogermiller5765]

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

[@marktwained]

Flanking is done with flowing current going downstream

[@jamesweir2943]

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