How to Open Bridges via VHF

[@coltonware5627]

Just imagine how cute it is to think about the possibility of their kids getting to watch all of these when their kids are of age, getting to see his or her parents amazing adventures when they, too where young adults. They are adorable together

[@katlewis6264]

That was probably the most helpful/informative sailing video we have ever seen (and we've been watching them for the last two years). You guys are the best! We love you!!!

[@klburkett89]

Been watching you guys since the Tula tour when I bought my Oday 23. Rewatching some of these videos because I just bought my own fixer upper sailing catamaran and I’m getting ready to bring her back home to the Keys from up above Tampa in a month or two. Just got both yanmars running again and now have to install some crispy brand new sails and running rigging. Thanks for sharing what you have learned! ~Sailing C-Cat - 1985 Catalac 10M

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Sweet!! What kinda cat did you go with??

[@klburkett89]

Tula's Endless Summer it’s a 1985 Catalac 10M. European built smaller cruiser. 34ish’ length with a 15ish’ beam. Freshwater cooled yanmars with sail-drives. 2’9” draft.

[@jimfromri]

Excellent videos but one of my favorite bits is to watch how you two are so very supportive of each other.

[@carlosspicyweiner7734]

Bro you are quick, “I have to drink Starbucks to realize just how good yours is.” You are so laid back. Sierra is so precious. Thanks for the videos.

[@fowlerflap2443]

Cruised right through our neighborhood in ol' Pompano Beach. Cool to see it on film, makes us realize how awesome it is to be able to live here. Really enjoy your videos.... keep it up!

[@agentrobtaylor]

from Polk County and lived in Europe on the Med. Now in Clearwater. You guys are smart and have it together. You're making dreams a reality. Nothing but the upmost respect for you both and J. Do well, be well...you are changing peoples' lives by your actions. Cheers !!

[@timogaleon1630]

So good to see some sunny weather boating. Today (in England) we had torrential rain (REALLY heavy), thunder and lightning, hailstones too. Hoping to get out on the water again soon, in the meantime thanks for your videos, they really do help to get through the British winter! High Five to Jetty!

[@JimFisherDIYPortableSolarPower]

So helpful and important that your cruising partner also understands VHF radio protocols and the meaning of aids to navigation. My wife and I are planning to leave our home port on the Niagara River on our Mainship Pilot 34 and head south on the ICW in a few years when we retire. I have encouraged her to watch Tula's Endless Summer for both inspiration and education! Thanks Billy and Sierra!

[@grantrichardson3742]

Nice ride. That was good info on the bridges. If I ever buy a sailboat it will come I handy. I enjoy you're updates.

[@fortunateone3]

So happy for you guys, tour channel is doing great! Have a great time in the bahamas!

[@joeljones3765]

I learned in Navy that ‘Red right returning’ meaning returning from sea.. great vid guys, stay safe

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Yes true for most other markers. Just not always icw

[@joeljones3765]

oh, ok, It's been 21 years since I was in... lol. Stay safe, God Bless

[@bahbaa]

I'm learning a lot of interesting things watching you three and I'm not even a sailor. I think I would be like Sierra. Asking that big bridge to stop traffic and open for little 'ole me would make me nervous too. And I'll have to remember that line about the coffee. That was a good one. ;-) Thank you for posting.

[@greggtilghman6349]

Billy, Sierra and Jetty, thanks for the video you showed some mad mad boats on your trek. So cool! Never seen anything like that up here in NC.

[@carleenh4946]

Hi there. Once again you three are doing a great job teaching! Well done. By the way, the vessel at 10:00 looks like the kind used as a support vessel for mega yachts. That one in your video seemed like a small one but usually they carry all of the stuff that doesn't fit on or in your big yacht such as helicopters and other toys. One hates to have too much clutter on the decks! Sometimes the support vessel can get into small ports that the big yacht can't. There is one currently in Port Everglades called Shadow for example. Fair winds!

[@rickharris5485]

I really liked this video. I don't know what made it stand out from your other great videos, but whatever it was, it worked. Two thumbs up. Congrats on a very successful trip.

[@lawrencestark346]

Thank y’all for the information . Hope y’all have a safe sailing trip

[@jimmyz688]

Wise man says...."I have to drink Starbucks once and awhile so I realize how good your coffee is"😉

[@KelrCrow]

This is exactly the kind of video I was hoping you guys would make. Day to day educational stuff is great.

[@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN]

Feeling more relaxed. I was happy to see you posted another video. It was interesting to see protocol on how to get under a bridge. I would be intimidated at first. This red triangle and blue square is like a round peg in a square hole. By God I will review this section. I will be the Masters of the sea by the end of it . LAND HO🤯

[@Jimjettrain333]

Sweet episode loved the time lapse through the bridges. We don't get much bridge opening in Australia.

[@Miguel195211]

Love your channel and your adventures. I would like to see a little history of places you go and the must see restaurants, tourist attractions, etc. Thanks and keep enjoying yourselves! ⛵️

[@jackfntwist]

Growing up there, before they raised most of the bridges on the intercoastal, it was horn signals, as I remember. And when I was really young, the bridges would open for boat traffic upon arrival. Caused crazy traffic problems. Lol.

[@jackfntwist]

When all the bridges were the same height as the Venetian - or thereabouts, going up the ICW also took forever.

[@Lifes-Adventures]

Love your videos. Thanks for the tutorial on ICW bridges.

[@davidmambrose4210]

Enjoy you videos that teach when you are underway the best.... good job

[@mattcox5540]

Great info about the ICW and bridges! It helps to see it rather than just read about how it's done.

[@BruceInFlorida]

Sierra: always keep the handitalkie antenna straight up to achieve the best distance possible when transmitting and receiving. Never BEND the rubber antenna over as it could break the actual piece of wire thats contained inside that flexible rubber "tubing". You done good 😊😊 If there is a LOT of boat traffic, you might add the description of your boat, in addition to boat name Addenalin. Makes it a lot easier for the bridge tender if you are talking, but still beyond where they can read the boat name on the pontoons. ABC BRIDGE the is the Northbound Catamaran Addrenalin requesting your next opening .... ??? You got it gurl 😁😁

[@robertaderholdt890]

Thanks for the boat tour. Lots of crazy boats at the Miami show! And I didn't need to buy a ticket. And remember 'red, right, returning!.

[@duaneb.1357]

Great video you guys. Alot of fun watching and learning some great info about the bridges.

[@JeanieHammondcatfeet]

Great info for bridge openings, I remember as a child hearing the horns from the big boats signaling the bridge to open as we were crossing the bridge but that was the 70’s in Anna Maria Fl. Happy slip streams s to you! Love the videos.

[@ss442es]

Thanks for the ride guys! As I always say, better than TV!

[@jillianlouallen9726]

I love you guys and pray for you! We may be living on a boat in a few years! Thanks for sharing!

[@roderickmchardy3650]

yes, you guys are enjoying yourselves.

[@beeamerican3767]

love the Intercoastal Waterway told you you had a good first mate one of the best looking ones too LOL looks like so much fun

[@dillonfrazier776]

Loved getting to learn some stuff in your video and little fun facts! thanks for posting!!!

[@only1pinuchi]

Great tutorial on bridge opening w vhf....you guys are the best. Hope to run into you soon ....Gary & Victoria...on the Victoria

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much. We def hope it can help some people

[@drew6116]

Great! I knew you guys would give great bridge opening instruction. Love ya!

[@pats7276]

Great video! Jetty was very busy this trip!! ❤🐾🐾🌴🌊🐬

[@VicsYard]

Nice boats passing by. Thanks for the bridge opening tips. Good job Sierra!!!! Vic

[@2299jsimon]

Used to bill-fish those waters, boat was there at West Palm for 2 years. Beautiful area. Use to fish out of Chub also... good times.

[@72097077]

thank you for the video. you have made my day. happy sailing, may the wind be at your backs!

[@oldtimergoalie1]

Great video!! Thank you for all the info on bridge opening. You both are the best!

[@nickbenfell4327]

Your videos are such fun. Who can’t spell watching (at the end)! And great reply re coffee.

[@tommo3048]

U guys one of the best channels

[@anthonyholmesoutdoors1837]

"I have to drink starbucks to realize how good your is." ... Good save Captain.

[@gogs1468]

Good entertaining and instructional video if you are in America. In Europe it works slightly different, yes you can call most bridges, but not normally required. They are controlled by traffic lights and if the bridge keeper is paying attention they open as you approach. I have only once in the past 15 years had to use the radio to call a bridge or loch, it was in Friesland when departing from Leuarden. there is a bridge keeper that controlled two bridges, he let us through the first, but the second did not open. after floundering and struggling to keep in position, I decided to radio the controlling bridge, problem I had no idea how to pronounce the dutch name of the bridge. Eventually just went for it and to my surprise I got a long garble back on the VHF in Dutch and the bridge opened .

[@jokerzwild106]

Good job Sierra!!

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

Most interesting about the draw bridge procedures. Thanks for that,

[@xivious]

Haha the coffee save ! Slicker than an oil spill

[@fishheds]

That was fun! If you guys keep coming up the ICW, let us know before you get to Coinjock, we'll buy you lunch at the marina. Missed you last time through.

[@SailingCoffeecup]

No sure how I've never come across your channel... but.. very cool! Just subscribed!

[@timothymiller9115]

Great vid! , especially loved the ending... Thanks For Wathcing!!! Priceless. You guys are awesome.

[@onyxoutdoors3674]

You guys seem to be enjoying the cat over the trawler good for you!

[@bradfordlunt1468]

Loved the content on this. Loved riding along with you guys.

[@SuperDave-vj9en]

Keep the knowledge coming for us beginners

[@mikes2294]

Another " OUTSTANDING " video , thank you.

[@donaldcirlin4216]

Thanks for another great video!

[@galegregory97]

Wow it was some long Rides this time.you guys are super. I lived in Destin Fla. Befor the jobs went away Now work at a Bank in Phoenix AZ. I MISS THE WATER THE BEACH. thanks

[@unclebob6728]

Lots of funky boats & houses today. Thanks kids!

[@ericweredyk4142]

Great video. Excellent music and I learned a lot...Thx.

[@lov2playtn]

Thanks for showing Jetty!

[@jensen7194]

Love YOUR vids!!!...Keep them coming!!!!...GOOD Educational TIPS!!!

[@captdrewcafe]

Like watching you guys, I had my eye on adrenaline glad you guys got her!! RED RIGHT RETURNING. is you channel marker saying. When returning from sea keep red markers on your right to be in channel. ICW goes from Norfolk VA to Brownsville TX. Norfolk is considered "Sea" Brownsville is "home" as far as traveling N and S it's opposite on the west coast of Florida. Cheers

[@rogerlanoie5848]

My family has a condo on the intercostal across from Merritt Boat builders near the hillsboro inlet. I fish under the causway on NE 14th ST all the time!

[@nonamechannel1414]

That 'tug' at 10 minutes in is interesting. Arcadia Yachts and it's called Sherpa. Their website refers to it as a "Pocket-mega yacht". Cruise speed is 20 knots!

[@supertruckerfly]

Another great video. Have fun y'all. Keep the videos coming.

[@stevecrombie5357]

Good video guys. Thanks for taking us along.

[@johnnyhag675]

Very nice job guys. Thanks for sharing.

[@greymarket6834]

i miss sailing i grew up going to sailing camp in the summer near oriental, nc

[@susanfielding257]

Well you three great to see you safe and sound ! I would take that weather any day over ... shhhhhhhhhhhh (SNOW ) Yup no shoveling would be great ! Did you set your clocks ahead ? TY for the lesson. Take care and hugs and a belly rub to Jetty the gypsy dog !!!

[@cindyreid6404]

Great job! Keep sailing⛵

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Thanks so much Cindy!!

[@johnmartovich6597]

Always know your air draft! And that of the bridge. The bridge I operate is 65’ at high tide. We report unnecessary openings to the CG, and have to stop all traffic including rerouting emergency traffic.

[@herson306]

Nice very informative, would love to see some big sea fishing

[@boricua78739]

Yay Lantana bridge... cool seeing it from a boats viewpoint.

[@cathym6805]

Great video ! Very informative. Thank you so much; they make our day !!

[@alexbarrett5915]

What a Life , Good for you! Living the Dream

[@thereseblass7177]

This was so interesting. I always wondered how this worked.

[@paszkors]

Jetty is "like a Boss" throughout this video.

[@64aqualife]

Thanks for the tips! You guys ever think about sailing in Maine coastal waters? If you visit your family up north you both should try it. It's gorgeous! I've met quite a few staying at the marina in the next berth from the south. Anyways great video!

[@PeteOLindstrom]

Fabulous teaching video !! Keep up the good work.

[@blackdog1234567890]

Really good informative video. Thank you

[@Darksunshine666]

Thank you for teaching me about Bridges, Now all I need is a Tall boat.

[@ryantomm2975]

Nice video! I'm inspired to become a sailboat owner one day and sail like you! I'm subscribing today! :D

[@softwarephil1709]

Nice video! Instructional and entertaining.

[@steveandpaula3541]

Great excursion. Thanks so much!

[@IanMcVitty]

Such an interesting video. Thanks for sharing.!

[@cranesafetyguy1002]

Great video! If your like 2nd or 3rd in line for a bridge does everyone have to request permission or just the first boat?

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

Yes, I believe protocol is to also contact the bridge tender to let them know you would like to pass through on this opening as well..

[@greggtilghman6349]

Billy, smooth operator dude, you didn't stumble once on the coffee comment, off the cuff and off the chain! HA!

[@davidhinson5010]

Good vid, love you guys. From mainland N.C.

[@jbrat1967]

Thank you very much. Very inspiring

[@austinmccloskey9228]

Extremely helpful, thanks so much!

[@kevinbowden7744]

My wife and I and especially the kiddo's love dubois park in Jupiter FL one day going to move there

[@jdmac62]

Thanks for the video, always some useful nuggets in there.

[@skylords2608]

Great episode guys

[@slzerdaddy]

Awesome trip up to Jupiter.

[@maxgreene2569]

Love your videos.

[@adam56usa]

Great video! Helped a lot! Thanks

[@bobt2082]

just love "wathcing" your vids guys keep e'm comin....

[@Tonyclarkthesailingspark]

We used to have to raise a bucket in the rigging to signal to open a lifting bridge here in the UK, I won’t tell you what the bucket was usually Used for, but you never stood under it when it was being raised!! 😉

[@DownTimerepair]

Awesome video guys! Keep making them