TOP 30 SHOCKING MOMENTS AT CAPBRETON INLET | BOAT ZONE | HAULOVER INLET

Similar to the Haulover Inlet, the Passe du Boucarot in Capbreton, France, is famous for its heavy shore breaks and some extraordinary waves.
Off the coast of Capbreton is a deep and large canyon due to the movements of large tectonic plates between France and Spain. The sea floor rises quite fast towards the coast, which explains why the waves can be so traitorous at the inlet entrance. Given specific movements of the entering and retiring tides, along with strong currents due to the canyon, and accentuated by large surf coming to shore, the inlet can become quite risky.
The original access to the harbor was only developed in the 70s with the actual inlet built as we know it now.
Regarding the port of Capbreton, it is the only fishing port in the entire Landes department.
There are three types of fishing boats in that harbor: caseyeurs, fileteurs and chalutiers.
The "caseyeurs" are boats that live cages on the bottom of the ocean, like the lobstermen would do in Maine. The "fileteurs" let long fishing strings in the wake of the boat, such as casual fishermen would do. The "chalutiers" (fishing trawler) are much more destructive to the environment. Trawling is a method of fishing that involves actively dragging or pulling a trawl through the water behind one or more trawlers.
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[@Poppa_Badger]

I've seen much better piloting of these boats as compared to Haulover. The fellow that stopped to ANALYZE his situation BEFORE proceeding into the heavy waves. EXTREMELY SMART!!! AN EXTREMELY TALENTED PILOT!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@peterkay7458]

omfg so its not just my imagination

[@haydenstarrenburg2015]

Big difference between here and haulover... these people know what they are doing

[@gfimadcat]

As a European sailor, I'd say 50% of these people know what they're doing, the other 50% gets ridiculed. (So imagine how frustrating it is to see haulover videos :D)

[@stevetipene3319]

IF they know what they are doing people should be wearing life jackets, they are dumb arses for sure

[@zetopic8679]

But this is at haulover inlet?

[@gfimadcat]

@@zetopic8679 no, it's at Cap Breton in France.

[@BoatingSwitzerland]

So many differences to Florida boating. Way less horsepower, smaller MFD, older boats, no twerking, no high end Fusion sound systems, no fancy underwater lights… but way better skills from most captains (besides no PFD). The only common thing is that so many qualified captains let people ride in the bow.

[@dustyfarmer]

I'm amazed that so far I haven't seen one person wearing a P.F.D. Your advice about timing your run & sitting on the back of a wave is correct, waves usually roll in sets of seven, seventh being the largest.

[@keithscudder7136]

Dusty, I'm a retired surfer from America, we get waves in sets of four with the fourth one being the largest, I started when I was 13 and am now 71, still the same waves.

[@dustyfarmer]

@@keithscudder7136 Interesting, I'm in southern Australia in the southern hemisphere. That's why it's important to observe several minutes of the wave sets prior to making your run comes into play. Take a look at boats crossing Narooma bar videos on KZbin & you'll see what I mean.

[@keithscudder7136]

@@dustyfarmer Being a former Coast Guardsmen, I was trained in rescues in a inlet and that info was what they told me during training. I wonder if the the Northern Hemisphere is different from the southern Hemisphere ? Have a Nice day.

[@gfimadcat]

@@keithscudder7136 depends fully on the water you're in. Mediterranean you often get 3 sets of 3, with the first set of 3 being the largest. At least in the part of the Med I sail in; each body of water is different, perhaps they meant that particular inlet gets a set of 7, or that general area. But it never hurts to sit and watch for a while to find the pattern, I spent 15 minutes sitting outside a rather nasty entrance to a port that had the swell straight on it to find the pattern, because I'd rather get through and into port for a well deserved beer than screw up and become a statistic for the local rescuers :D

[@keithscudder7136]

@@gfimadcat I agree with you 100 %. Much rather be safe than sorry. When I was in the Coast Guard I was taught about counting the waves in an Inlet before running in. They also taught me it's very important to have one hand on the wheel and the other on the throttle as you need to keep changing your speed according to the conditions.

[@garypellerin5576]

If you are new to being on a boat, the best, safest and most protected place is the steering station. Get as close as you can to the captain and hang on to something solidly connected to the boat.

[@alien_marksman]

19:03 Beautiful Sailing Yacht, expertly handled solo outbound and on the return. Many at Haulover could learn a few lessons from this Captain

[@tizme6105]

For sure. No collection of 300HP outboards across transom either, when just one small one will do the job in more impressive seas than Haulover on a bad day. 😄

[@gfimadcat]

@@tizme6105 I never did understand that (seeming...) obsession with having 3+ 300hp+ outboards on the transom, at some point does it really add anything?

[@pierrevautard6463]

Professional sailor and boater since I was 4 years old, and I am over 60, what surprises me is the lightness with which they go to sea... No lifejacket, ignorance of the wave bar and how to pass it, at the exit and at the entrance to the port ! For the exit, you have to keep a heading facing the waves, with a speed allowing you to maneuver and for the entry, you have to go faster than the waves, otherwise you will go surfing and possibly into the jetties !

[@chriswoods2263]

Stopping to check the timing of the sets is standard procedure for crossing breaking river bar mouths here in Australia & New Zealand, As is sitting on the back of a larger set wave for returning through the surf zone. You use the biggest wave to come in on as the bigger the wave the more water you have under you.

[@margotconway8605]

I loved seeing the sailboats. The sailor in the black sailboat was great

[@tomkearns7136]

Surprising to see so many people on those boats with no lifejackets or buoyancy aids. Any person falling off these crafts is in danger of being lost in turbulence.

[@ndebele100]

they are so stupid, life jackets are mandatory especially with this type of sea ...

[@flowingcolor]

Beautifully shot, the lighting/angles/panning even colors..... Just great

[@PatrickHoodDaniel]

Sailboats are meant to travel the world through very heavy conditions. The sailboats on this video were handling the waves well. Sailors need to change sails all the time in heavy weather, especially if the sailor needs to change from a genoa to a storm jib, for instance when encountering heaveier conditions. The sailor with the swinging boom needed to tighten the sheets (lines that hold the boom in place), or use a preventer. The sailor at the bow of the boat and the one hanging on the shrouds should have been clipped in with a jack line, and had life vests with those waves.

[@fishingwiththomas]

In Australia most states require life jackets to he worn by everyone when crossing coastal bars. And all kids under 18 must always wear one.

[@shitloveaduck]

Sounds like common sense to me!! I like it!! Then again, I’m retired law enforcement. 😂😂. Stay safe, Eh!

[@fishingwiththomas]

@@shitloveaduck makes sense to me after 26 years in the Navy.

[@kolgrillarn]

Old man in white boat was smart enough to turn around 👍

[@lastmanstanding2622]

Exactly, that's hoow he lived long enough to be old. Know your limits and don't be a fool.

[@weeklydivedose]

many more experienced sailors than at Haulover. the sailing dude at 19:10 with his 5 hp engine is definitely a master

[@keithpage9951]

Yes, timing the waves highs and lows is proper. The Sailboat with the loose Boom as you see is extremely dangerous and should have been secured, that thing will take your head off in fair conditions WTF?????

[@Moose6340]

I was impressed with the second boat's captain. Timed his exit well, waited for the waves, lined his course up and knew when to put the hammer down to get out of the danger zone.

[@peterkay7458]

yeah he put all the $1.5 million boat captains to shame that destroy their passengers spines and scare/scar them for life i windsurf, surf and power boat so i know we have to wait for the good big waves, he simply did the opposite

[@hayatel2557]

Cap Breton has the finest boat captains in the world. In France there is no boat competency certificate, you have to go to a marine school, undergo a written and practical exam before obtaining a boat license and only if you succeed in both exams. Boat competency certificate as in USA creates lots of stupid weekend skippers without a sea knowledge. A hauturier certificate is the equivalence of a yatch master certificate but hauturier certificate you learn more stuffs

[@ginevragali2981]

“Trimming the bow” in my family meant everyone had to sit in the back and get cold and wind blown at the very time you wanted to be up front, cozy and warm in the cabin!

[@billyangell4176]

Yes I believe this man knows what he is doing.

[@shanedoyle3444]

Yes, I was going to say how life jackets should be worn on kids too.

[@howleh]

I still CAN NOT figure out the idea that sitting on the bow is a good idea in these seas.

[@bobbressler231]

That depends on the length of the craft

[@petezaparty5965]

It’s not…

[@MADMAX353]

In general these French folks seem to know what they're doing....the power boaters look competent enough and those sailors are impressive especially that guy in the black sailboat looked pretty relaxed and at ease in the chop....and in a narrow channel....not too sure I'd like to use my legs as a shock absorber on the sea wall though.

[@Wayoutthere]

The first clip was rage inducing from the start..

[@ealbers]

18:01 Great content. The boat is a Dufour Arpege, which is a classic early polyester French Built sailing yacht. French sailors are well known for their courage.😅

[@brianmiller7934]

The main should be sheeted in tight to control the boom.

[@ealbers]

@@brianmiller7934 but where should they hoist the sails?

[@gfimadcat]

@@ealbers further out where you can turn the boat nose to wind :P

[@petermuller4779]

the mainsail boom should be fixed using the mainsheet

[@rtbinc2273]

A bit of a side note - I love the music at the end, what is it?

[@rtbinc2273]

Nope no PFDs to be seen. What this shows is a basic Anthropological truth. People everywhere are about the same - and stupid is eternal.

[@shitloveaduck]

Well said!! 😂

[@ChrisP-ni4lz]

Wow. You guys have gone global. Shocking that no life jackets on kids

[@drjimb0311]

The sharks got to eat also 😊

[@scottsluggosrule4670]

Darwin awards in the making…noone steps foot in my boat without at least an auto inflation vest. You hardly know your wearing them… no complaints

[@thomaserpingham2798]

Either these kids can swim like penguins, including jumping back on board, or their parents would rather spend the money on fishing rod holders.

[@stevetipene3319]

adults drown just as easily too without a life jacket on!

[@timeout8928]

You can’t see it but their shoes are superglued to Florida.

[@oz2strokeman394]

The French certainly have style, some of those boats were handled as delicately as one's lover.

[@Noelegamer]

The lifejacket is part of this mandatory equipment, but the model of the vest is governed for each navigation area. In France, what determines the type of vest is the distance from shelter. The lifejacket must be adapted to the morphology of the people on board and to their needs. The lifejacket must be approved and have a compliance label to meet the standard. These personal flotation devices (EIF) must be CE marked or a "wheel steering" logo on the label. For children under 30 kg: It is mandatory to wear a life jacket of at least 100 Newton regardless of the navigation area. In an area less than 2 miles from shelter: It is mandatory to wear a 50 Newton buoyancy aid, although it is often difficult to assess the distance. It can often be used for dinghy regattas. Between 2 and 6 miles from shelter: Regulations require a life jacket of at least 100 Newton, which is often found on small boats. Beyond 6 miles from shelter: It is mandatory to wear a 150 Newton life jacket. These life jackets provide turning to keep your airways and head above water. In offshore sailing: It is essential to complete your vest with a harness and a lanyard.

[@Chiingy77]

Yes but you dont have to wear it, only to have it on the boat for each person in board

[@susiepittman601]

Exciting video!

[@BoatZone]

Glad you think so!

[@almuradyh]

A recommendation is to add temperature and wind speed to the videos

[@ORCLEAM]

The lack of PFD on such an aggressive inlet is amazing. 'Well, we uzed to be a familee of seex, but after a a day on Capbreton, we are now four,. zee leetle ones? Zety did not float so well..."

[@waynekolvoord968]

I am just shocked!

[@tinasprayberry8770]

I can't believe that someone went out in that with children not wearing life jackets! Just stupid!

[@peterkay7458]

lifejackets in those conditions just help you find the body. honestly i took my kids surfing in those conditions and everyone, me included had a lifejacket. its a skill just not inhaling water. no lifejackedt i give you about 10-20 sedonds before drowing. not enough time for a man oeverboard drill even

[@brightspark4817]

a pack of tos.sers going out in that .once took my speedboat out to sea and soon turned back and it wasnt as bad as that

[@mototom9086]

Those parents who take their little kids with them without lifejackets belong in jail

[@aikonlatigid]

I see much safef when they running slow, in miami there are accident happening with stupid speeding boat

[@rosieortiz9127]

Not one has life jackets😮

[@TubikUser]

For me most shocking moments when I see boat prices

[@pierpalumbo415]

The comrade in the white coat from Bavaria 38, more capable than the old and senile man, anticipated very well the counter-flow corrections of the wave troughs... the key to success, anticipating!

[@SCVirus]

[@patrickgrogan3578]

Where are their life jackets i never saw any

[@edwardsheehan3376]

What age foes a brwin eork in France

[@Kimberly-nd2zn]

Fun to see another enthusiastic boating culture. Interesting to see how it's done across the Atlantic. I prefer the clear water and warmer climate but the crowds and chaos I could do without. Any sandbars to pull up to in France?

[@aaronjamison976]

That water looks dirty and cold don't know if I'd want to get out and go for a swim

[@philipdobson8941]

Single handed in black boat in perfect control.Its funny but when you are on board a sailing boat in those conditions you just get on with it. Sadly Eric Taberly a famous single handed French sailor lost his life on The Firth Of Clyde Scotland when whilst without a life jacket the boom on Penduick knocked him unconscious off the boat and he drowned!

[@Estabonbon]

at 12:40 .. Looks a little blown out to be diving?

[@markduncan6690]

Why are these children not wearing life preservers?

[@dandehmer5483]

No life jackets on kids wtf in waves like this

[@elikinder1506]

Some boats just don’t know what to many under these conditions mean.

[@foofighter01-carx35]

@8:30 I wonder what was on the horizon

[@keithscudder7136]

Since that Inlet leads to the North Atlantic Ocean, I would imagine is all water !

[@dustyfarmer]

What! no twerking drive-by's or flashing the fun bags. Must be a Florida thing.

[@iwanchristophelemeur8088]

0:55 Life jackets are required for kids under 30 kg or 65 lbs

[@viarnay]

Chipiron= bayby fish...😊

[@heleneperreault6314]

I don't get it how people completely overlook the need of wearing an approved floatation device in such rough waters... It is so obvious yet people seem to think nothing can possibly happen... Ridiculously unsafe.

[@jerrywatts2602]

Life jackets?? Nah don't need them!!! You'd think these people are dressed for a trip to the supermarket rather than out on the dangerous ocean. And as for that idiot putting his young family at risk I really can't comprehend his mentality.

[@aaronwalker8847]

Yes a swinging boom can be dangerous, but in this case. They are all standing clear . Id have someone tighten up the mainsheet to secure the boom, but they are safe as long as they stay clear It is unexpected jibes, when the wind suddenly swings the boom from one side to the other that is dangerous. That boom will send you flying out to sea. Im not sure what is up with these non sailing folks. They should have secured that boom. It looks like only one dude operating the boat is why. I guess? Everyone else looks neutral.

[@Stllno]

Honey - let’s go out on the boat today… looks like fun and let’s take the kids

[@arabaa100]

👌👌👌👌

[@terryp639]

Why no life jackets? Not even on the children. Are these people insane. Can you imagine trying to do a MOB in these conditions.

[@ericblok492]

The guy wearing grey, at 06:30 has a joint in his mouth😂

[@e.d.johnson8535]

All these haul over boats no one is wearing a life jacket!

[@kellkat220]

#21...yikes. at least he assessed it & turned around.

[@sbkenn1]

People should be close to the pitch centre and everyone should be wearing lifejackets. Skippers should be trained to handle those conditions.

[@projectdelta50]

Lol that one dude broke his ass for sure

[@GhostDrummer]

Capbreton does seem to be more of what I’d call “angry seas”. Even on it’s worst days, Haulover doesn’t look that menacing. I can see the dangers in each location needing a lot of skills. I’m still concerned at the lack of life preservers by the occupants, especially the younger ones.

[@fredeb67]

Haulover looks much worse.

[@keithscudder7136]

@@fredeb67 That's because Haulover has two sandbars and usually a strong current to bother with. Any new Captain needs to learn these problems at Haulover inlet.

[@fredeb67]

@@keithscudder7136 Thanks for the information

[@captiandarwin]

Go to settings said speed to 0.75

[@viarnay]

17:50 WTF, WTF?🤦🤦‍♂🤦‍♀

[@oliviermars]

@Alex.rolland , j'ai déja vu ces images quelque part, pas vous??? LOL

[@bobprentice4854]

Another inlet where there's probably dozens of smartphones lying on the bottom.

[@tano1747]

Why choose a bowrider for these conditions? They lack seaworthiness compared to a cabin boat, even a cuddy cabin. And these are conditions that demand seaworthiness in the vessel. And in the captain. Not seeing it here

[@thomaspearson1919]

A lot of people and especially children are not wearing life jackets..

[@edwardsheehan3376]

Ran out of gas?

[@DavidJohnson-pd4zl]

Fenders out on so many. You would not see this in England

[@gukelordan852]

It should be called a uhaul inlet u turn

[@ozymandias7940]

You can certainly tell the difference between skilled captains/pilots and your once a month, would be Captain Courageous! Apart from the orange pilot type vessel, couldn't believe these people taking family members, kids out in hazardous conditions without life jackets! I mean seriously, what are they thinking? Irresponsible.

[@keithscudder7136]

Where is this Inlet ? Florida doesn't have mountains.

[@cees-janmeijning5831]

Capbreton in France, just north of Biarritz

[@keithscudder7136]

@@cees-janmeijning5831 Thanks, I checked on Google Earth and I see it leads into the Ocean.

[@Transit67F2]

No life jackets illegal in my country...saves lives

[@gregorychurches5468]

Advises to## 28 Stay home.

[@richardp4189]

What's "shocking" about any of this?

[@Sickboys165]

I don't understand why ppl sit at the bow and the skipper let's ppl sit at the bow.....it's the worst place to sit, it takes first contact when going waves

[@beaglemanzzz]

The Europeans sure seem to love letting their fenders flop around while underway

[@markusschmid265]

My advice.... flooooor it and send it.... 💥💪

[@mrbill8763]

Sailboats handle that crap WAY better than a motor boat.

[@davidcasishere]

Lifejackets at every age and boating skill level......don't be stupid!!!!!!

[@SuperBonedancer]

shocking is a bit to much. Boats in waves...? Yup!

[@earthb67]

Why do people even entertain going out in some of these conditions? Not just talking about the inlets, but the general sea conditions, storm skies, etc? With no regard for passenger safety?

[@billsomebody4151]

Ride in the stern!

[@doogiehounslow1160]

My advice is to stop allowing bow riders off the trailer

[@janeyndhoven4879]

Not one shocking moment. DA

[@josem6914]

Who will want to come out of this inlet go somewhere else

[@youknowme8578]

2:16 my advice is for the lady's, the boats that the French have are not the smallest things they have.😜

[@Langevloei-NL]

nothing shocking

[@michelezipperstein6406]

Sorry, I think the dog should have a life vest, too! Any idiot that takes kids and pets out without protecting them, shouldn't be allowed to pilot a boat!

[@markduncan6690]

These ridiculous people have too much money!

[@elainelucas8097]

some of these boats look as though they were made to sail on a duck pond cause they are so small and low to allow sinking.

[@taka3640]

Stupid is stupid does, sorry couldn't help myself.

[@paulrudin5928]

Saw nothing shocking in this video

[@smitty9733]

These people would probably put face diapers on before they ever put on a vest.

[@edwardsheehan3376]

Brain