HOW WE DOCK A SUPER YACHT TO A ROCK (Captain's Vlog 159)

The Great thing about cruising the beautiful waters of Croatia is that you can drop your anchor and tie to the islands on the aft. In this video we show you how we dock to the rocks on Motor Yacht AWOL.
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[@SuperYachtCaptain]

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[@gangland479]

Audio has always been good Captain

[@gangland479]

Get yourself on another yacht imma miss watching your channel it was fuego

[@snoopstp4189]

but how did your guys get from chase boat to the main ship when you had it tied at stand off? they swim it?

[@oven2066]

My main takeaway from this, as a non-nautical person, is how surprisingly far away the anchor was dropped! And also how incredibly difficult this must be on an owner-operator yacht, albeit clearly a much smaller one than this

[@matt_waddy]

So refreshing to have a video without the 10-minute ad in the middle. Just like the old days. Wonderful content!

[@TradeWindgng]

What a brilliant maneuver and excellent seamanship and boat handling. Great job Captain and crew excellent team work no fuss all know their part what to do. lovely video Keep them coming please.

[@wwrite]

Since you asked 🤣 almost everyone who doesn’t use a lapel mic with wind sock has issues. Intros and outros are always too loud and not equalized to the rest of the audio and volumes fluctuate sporadically based on distance away from the mic, but this critique was only because you asked.

[@rwedel738]

I absoulty, would never have the opportunity to be aboard such a remarkable ship. With that being said, it is an eye opener to see how the other half lives. Your videos are remarkable and thank you for the time it requires.

[@gangland479]

Your a very humble and respectful responsible captain I imagine some captains let it get to there head but you are the complete opposite..!! Good Content u wish you the best in life sir many blessings good spirits

[@Guido_Sarducci007]

So very relaxing to watch.

[@johnlymn861]

Learning so much about what it takes to captain a super yacht and all the work involved. Love the clarity and cool approach you have in commanding the crew. It seems to be a very efficient and happy crew who are being taught a load of stuff too. Thank you.

[@tonciculic5590]

This is bay where i grew up , 😃 Kanica , Ražanj . 👍

[@davidrobertson606]

Well done shore tie. I have never seen a boat your size shore tie. We have boat on west coat and go north from Washington to Alaska. We shore tie in some areas once north of Vancouver Island as anchor water depth is 100 or so feet . If we did not shore tie we would swing too much. Current in bay we anchor is strong as tide can be 15 feet. Your chase boat driver is very good not to have damaged it on the rocks. I like the idea of a light on the shore tie lines. We have 500 feet of 3/8" poly line. We are normally 100 to 150 feet from shore.

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

KZbin brought me here! Why? Interesting video. I liked it!

[@stevenzobel4517]

That spot looks like a beautiful spot to Anchor up I can only imagine what the sunset would be like from there enjoy Tristan

[@robwigmore]

Great videos Tristan. I just came across your channel today on youtube. I have 65 yacht which I use for pleasure on the west coast of Canada. We also employ stern tying to shore in an area called Desolation Sound, BC. I also have to agree with you completely in regards to sailboats, many do not know the the collision rules at sea. I don't how many times they try to be the right of way vessel when under power or sail with power or when you give way they decide to tack back in front of you, very frustrating. In one of your videos you were hauling your anchor after letting go of your shore stern lines in a bay when a sailboat crossed between your bow and the approaching shoreline instead of going around your stern, I said to myself what an idiot as that has happened to me. I was glad you that you were not impressed with that also. I would love to explore Coatia by sea, it looks absolutely beautiful.

[@Donald_Shaw]

Beautiful location, beautiful blue water... Thanks, Tristan for the wonderful camera work.

[@nunoalexandreabrantes5440]

Great video!

[@phillougher146]

Tristan - I think you’re missing a few tricks here IMHO. The secret of this manoeuvre is to drop the anchors at exactly the same distance out from the shore every time you do this. I’ve done this several hundred times and this is my advice/opinion. The best way to drop the anchors in the exact spot every time is with the radar. We set the radar on 0.25NM, line up parallel with the shore & set a VRM on the distance, then drop both. So, to achieve 4 shackles down + 40m boat + 50m off the rocks = 110 + 40 + 50 = 200m = 1.07 cables on the VRM. 4 shackles down in 20-40m depth should have you rock solid in 20+ kts of cross wind. Secondly, if you know you have the anchors set in exactly the right position every time you can back down and stay in astern propulsion whilst hooking up the lines and by kicking back on Port or Stb engines you can swing either way & tension up the anchors to long stay, ensure they’re set solid and keep control during the manoeuvre, in up to a 15kt crosswind. Thirdly, keep the (Buoyant - that's crucial!) lines onboard, laid out down the side decks - fix the strop to the rock, then get the tender to run the line to the strop - that way you know the line is free to run. Keeping the line in the tender often results in tangled line. That’s my advice on how sleep well for the night tied, whilst to the rocks.

[@marsmellow1589]

By using fancy abbreviations like VRM, Port, KTS makes you sound like someone who doesnt know anything at all. Pretentios little kid. Tristan is a real captain and knows what he is talking about. Fake news spreader.

[@sdtok527]

@@marsmellow1589 If you think "port" or kts are fancy, you are not familiar with anything water related.

[@partylee007]

Thanks for the videos. These are a great reality check for people thinking of getting a big boat or a yacht as to what all is involved in it. 👍

[@davecummings6170]

I would like to see how the straps, or strops, were secured to an appropriate rock.

[@richardharrison6993]

Yes, so would I.

[@neilanderson190]

Likewise, maybe something i would like to try in the future although my cruising grounds are around the UK, nothing quite as exotic.

[@dafrasier1]

White Water rafting and Safety , rescue . Tie off to trees, rocks, whatever will hold, even several bushes. Straps and ropes. Rocky areas usually rough surface, straps do not slide, use safety rated carabiners to attach ropes, or rope on straps. White Water raft on river, at night, tie to tree or rocks.

[@martialme84]

Wait, what? They don´t show that in this video? *leaves

[@bennetttravers9535]

Audio sounds great! Another interesting video. Every time I watch I am tempted to hop on a boat again!

[@mattilandgraf]

Great video again! Can you explain why you were not quite satisfied with crew stern work? Matti

[@Bizness10]

Awesome video. Love learning how you guys do the day to day operations!!!!

[@CAUSELESSREBEL]

What gorgeous scenery. I remember much from when I was there and it was a long time ago. I absolutely loved the food. The weather. The scenery. The women. The people. The food. The women. Did I mention those? We brought my dads Fairmile up from Parius and managed to cruise a bit. I envy you. Great video. Great scenery. Great info. Thank you much.

[@randolphbalfour1955]

The bay looks so gorgeous , can't get much better!

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

absolutely wonderfully produced video. Content, music, editing.

[@Lugare2011]

Wow. The color of that water is incredible and it looks so clean lol.

[@markdudding1169]

The straps/strops are actually webbing slings, purple have a safe working load of 1 metric ton, I would seriously think about using slings with a greater capacity or use dyneema rope which floats and has a greater capacity for securing the vessel.

[@wjhann4836]

Ok, bigger load might be good. IMHO dyneema is not the right material if it comes to eventually sharp rocks (or even sharp edges). On top I would not expect a dyneema rope to show any stretch.

[@markdudding1169]

wjha NN I would use fibre material with protection on sharp objects as a last resort, look for an anchor point without sharp edges,Its not practical to use wire slings or chains on an anchor point to eliminate the concern of sharp edges. There is different lengths and working load limits available of Dyneema Rope and it has elasticity (spring) in it, which helps keep constant tension on the mooring line when the vessel moves(Rolls) because of other vessels passing or the tide changing.

[@daniellauper8115]

Your videos are just great. The place your in reminds me of a great spot we have taken shelter some years ago. 👍👍👍

[@gudfarfar]

Croatia is one of my favourite holiday countries, for sure. We spent a summer holiday there, and we were super happy with our vacation, the kind people there and all the gorgous places we found was really nice. The whole coast is just filled with bathing resorts, nice appartements for rent and good restaurants. The prices was'nt to bad, lots cheaper than Italy, that we had visited the year before. I am a big fan of Italy, don't get me wrong, but it was a bit more expencive.

[@raymomdmayes7358]

Great to see a natural anchorage, you find some amazing spots. Would love to be there.

[@TimmyMoza]

Nicely done. Always cool to watch how to moor up in different conditions with a good crew and chase boat... good job.

[@angus_m]

This went better than the clip of below deck med you reviewed haha

[@johneasleyusa]

Beautiful cove. Agree with the suggestion to have bright orange flags hanging on the stern lines. Good video.

[@angeladonovan7480]

Beautiful Croatia. I thought the chase boat just tied up alongside , those whips are cool. Take care guys&gals . X

[@lknanml]

Croatia seems to be the place to go when you want to float around and relax. Everyone loves it. I have got to get there one of these days.

[@jugaloking69dope58]

lovin the live action shots especially when you were talking true.

[@trentonpaul598]

Chuckle.... my question a few vids ago... thanks Capt. Tristian.

[@bigglingg]

You are almost ready for Pendrell Sound, BC. Fun channel, thanks for posting.

[@randybourdon2791]

Great video Tristan, well done.

[@dougvarvil6435]

Really enjoy this one.

[@markkolenc4833]

Interesting video. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful location.

[@phillo1818]

Beautiful spot for a swim indeed and well executed anchorage.

[@charley8699]

Carefree one moment, highly professional/technical the next. Amazing life style, enjoy the channel

[@thomasthomas001]

Bullet looked great, getting some sun!!

[@alrush1234]

Beautiful place. Wish I was there. Enjoy the incredible location.

[@briansanderson1368]

Enjoy the Channel! We cruised into fjords of the Med to Kotor. I instantly fell in love with this area. I see why it is your favorite.

[@briandurant2145]

Beautiful area to anchor!

[@TheOUboy]

Great Vid Captain. Beautiful anchor.

[@grahambrown8123]

Can see why you like Croatia

[@davidmoore9449]

Great video....as always. Thanks

[@stuartvarvel27]

Great video and enjoyable to watch 🇬🇧

[@mk1gr4]

Really cool to see how you did that, I will try that myself on my sailboat :-)

[@secretmoments9001]

Great, in 2019 we ankered in exact the same bay :-)

[@HavocStylesJoe]

8:22 whoa! the color of the water! It's so cobalt blue!

[@eatfetus]

Hahahahha, small world. Saw your boat few times this summer. NIce to hear you also enjoy Adriatic sea. Wish you calm seas and good weather. Also you create interesting and educational content, will follow you for more.

[@shaneknipp926]

The Audio is much better. You’re doing a great job keep it up. Stop reading the bad comments love your channel

[@vartzel]

Visit the Greek islands and then tell me about Croatia!!! Excellent Cpt and your channel is amazing for us boat lovers!! Thanks

[@robertfrost1683]

Really pretty place !

[@mikeraphone785]

Hi, I see AWOL is for sale, what happens when it's sold? do you stay with the boat or go to the owners new boat ?( I assume he's getting a new one?). Will the channel continue ?

[@lenger1234]

I love the idea of the raffle as I could never afford such a thing, but I couldn't even afford the tips! I wish the rest of you good fortune though!

[@tedgreaves5428]

Looks Beautiful

[@BxCortez2050]

Awesome scenery

[@flynfishak]

Looks like the crew has some communication issues to work out. The light chewing was necessary. Glad you didn't delete that, brings back memories.... :-D

[@nomadman123]

That was fun to watch.

[@SylvieLaflamme]

Thank you for this video. I've really loved it! Please give my congratulations to the new Captain. Is he who will replace you when this wonderful superyacht will be sold? Have a great day. God bless you all.

[@bufordbaberiii2398]

Beautiful!

[@petermckinnon7102]

Funny the name of the chase boat captain changes regularly. Ha ha ha

[@MrJking065]

I have a great friend that lives in Croatia. Captain Marek Slaby. And he said yes it is a awesome place to live.

[@donavansmithsurf]

Nice one Captian!

[@Beemer5]

I was just about to type what measures you take to avoid other boats fouling your stern lines but you’ve answered that in the video, great work.👍

[@jetta8037]

@MrAbletospeak I thought he said 2 lights per.. I could be mistaken..

[@wjhann4836]

@MrAbletospeak Anyway - any dude going between Awol and shore is braindamaged. But I think it's nice to attach the lights.

[@belarusss13]

What a stunning location

[@brian-wp3ff]

Your channel makes me wish I was a yacht captain instead of an airline captain. Keep up the awesome video. Cheers.

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

brian G Thanks Brian, Airline Pilot is still a cool job 😎👍

[@ArthurHenriqueFerreira]

Gostei muito de suas explicações, p trabalha em equipe é perfeito, parabéns.

[@YdnarLah37]

Didn't appreciate just how lovely a boat Chasing AWOL is until I saw it in the water of that cove.

[@jameslawrence1478]

I know Right? I'm sure someone can correct me if I'm wrong but it looks like an Axopar 37 T top.

[@OldManGibb]

Very beautiful location.

[@patrickdejong3213]

Great video Tristan 👍. Really liked this one. Interesting to see how you guys perform these operations and gives a good insight into the team work. Great spot, can we go there when I win the raffle 😀😀😀

[@toolbox-gua]

I’m new to ypur channel and enjoy every bit of it. If I get to win the “week on AWOL” this is the place we shoul go, again, and I wish you would let me participate as helping hand (deck hand).

[@bradrossouw7346]

Beautiful 💕 bay

[@joshlhsstage]

looks like a great spot

[@neilgusthart828]

Beautifully spot

[@oscarlundberg3458]

19:09 Please don’t lay the line over your legs like that, if that thing gets tension it will crush your legs. Have seen this before fortunately:(

[@ralphvanthoff]

Nice one, I love those Eastern Med rock moorings. The only thing I don't like is you need two crew to fix them, and the added risk of damage to the tender FRP or tubes if wind or swell are present.

[@jkl3448]

Love that 'Ferrari' Daytona Captain chair.

[@googlevoicer]

He's talked about it once. The owner brought it on. 😀

[@marcocasati6953]

16:32 its the first time I see Tristan getting pissed and snapping at crews

[@lenger1234]

Time for a good flogging or keel hauling!

[@spky538]

I saw you today at kefalonia greece from a near beach..I am very happy to see you after all this time of watching your videos..😁😁😁

[@tomhunter7536]

Saw you moored in Split harbour a few days ago on my Marine Radar app. However I know that the videos are shot and there is a delay of maybe a week or more before it reaches KZbin. Amazed at how many yachts are all around that area. Good to see you back on charter.

[@miroslavjaros558]

I think he uploaded video today. If you go to marine traffic you can see this place and also other yachts on same positions

[@36thstreethero]

As a pilot Ive worked with alot of dudes like this, they are very charismatic and charming-however they have mood swings and short fuses. It was evident that the little small things really get under this dudes’ skin after the stern coupling.

[@jacobkwda8011]

And as a deckie, I can say this is typical with m/y captains.

[@kenlee-97]

@@jacobkwda8011 I'm a deckie in Syd harbour (Australia), -captains get pissed off easily over ONE little mistake easily, and you kinda wonder who they really are ,also I think tug boat captains are even worse, cause they're got a very short fuse in general. Cheers.

[@kenlee-97]

Hi sir , silly question, are you've marine pilot I'm guessing, not an aviation pilot I'm guessing, sorry to ask this question, but I must know?.

[@eatfetus]

you got v.good mic. rode is standard. audio is 10/10

[@christopherjohnson3520]

Hello 👋 Commander! I don’t know if you ever watch my favorite TV 📺 Show, “Seinfeld”? They had a really funny Episode about the Mentour/Protege Concept. That’s Great 😃 how your helping others to be successful. Cool to Watch. You Don’t See much of that on “Below Deck” TrainWreck. This season is everyone about jump overboard. Ehhh ehh eh. Great Job Captain Sandy. Your Cinematography is Getting Awesome.👍🙏😃! The Calm, Soothing Voice of A Really Talented Captain. Nice! 👍 You’re Owner, who ever he is, Must Be Proud of You!!! I Watched the British Grand Prix Last Weekend. Lewis Hamilton Won Again on a Blown Left Front Tire. #7. That’s how far ahead he was. I wonder if your Owner might have been there to see that??? Or is He On Board?? Who’s Your Favorite Driver??? F1 Is Awesome. Maybe Someone will let you drive one next time in your 🇲🇨 Monaco. How Cool Would That Be! Even if you could just sit in one. Thnx! See Ya Next Time! CJ

[@willbusby8057]

nice vid good job

[@flashash64]

Another great and very informative Vlog, Gorgeous place too moor for the night.Out of Interest, just how many metres of Anchor Chain do you hold, I wouldn't want to be pulling that lot up if your windlass fails !!

[@bbg-jahseh1889]

And keep up the good work

[@coky437]

Hope to see you in Šibenik archipelago 😁

[@Kaii_679]

The AWOL is a stunning vessel indeed she sail with such ease to each destination. Just a quick question about her power plant output and she shaft driven with pitch props? And lastly being someone who observe comms, I must say the communication between crew on shore in the tender and aboard is spot on which makes it nice to observe and makes it look easy but I'm sure it's not, just like you said having confidence in your crew and captain and taking everything with a slow calculated pace makes it safe without any further compromises. And yes the anchorage spot is tranquil and clean well done guy's and stay safe.

[@StephanPluemer]

Nice Manöver ;)

[@toddoframsgate1393]

I saw flags, briefly but I saw them. I love a bit of Vexiology, can you go through those flags for us, also the use of flags, what, when where etc? Thanks Skip.

[@BradKnowsAll]

The water seems a richer blue than France or Italy. Gorgeous !!! Why no gloves when rope handling??

[@fp30e]

Another great Vlog Captain Tristan. Re: The Chase boat, is she in tow, or is she winched into the water at every destination. Such a professional working relationship you have with your team. Love your Vlogs. Thank you. Take Care.

[@edwardfoley6404]

In Naval Aviation we would call that a three point tiedown.

[@jacobblanco4967]

Awesome