Docking a SUPERYACHT for the FIRST Time!!!

In this video, Captain Tristan teaches 1st Mate Jason how do dock alongside a Super Yacht fuel station in Montenegro. Cool, calm and very collected.
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[@baseballrockssb]

I liked how when you walked over to Slav while he was connecting the fuel line to the boat at the end of the video he instantly started explaining what he was doing, you didn’t even have to ask him haha. Tell Slav its greatly appreciated!! I love when you guys explain how stuff works all the technical stuff is one of the main appeals to the videos for me!

[@neal5186]

He did a pretty good job docking for the first time.

[@Bushmoose]

The best thing you said to Jason is "do you understand "WHY". That is so important to someone learning ship handling, it cant be over emphasized! Mimicking someone else's engine orders doesn't let the trainee get the feel of the vessel and the results of moving the throttles. It has to be felt. Great job to both of you!

[@kenlee-97]

Another excellent comment I have to praise you for your comment, I couldn't of said what you've said now better -,I know what in talking about as well, I'm in the maritime industry as well.

[@lestki]

Your comments apply to any teaching scenario. I have always, when teaching new staff, asked them if they understand why. It just makes perfect sense. Mimicking just copies and that's useless if they don't understand why. Great comment,

[@AngryFlamingo]

Fantastic instruction Tristan. Calm, productive and impactful. Well done!!

[@genericusername2177]

How on earth is this so relaxed and exiting at the same time, I forgot breathing there for a bit. Amazing... thanks for this one Tristan, thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@xs10z]

"Slow is pro" is what I constantly tell myself when I dock, and these guys are the proof. Very nice.

[@flynfishak]

Key phrase...... Momentum is your friend....... Unless ignored, then it's the enemy. Great handling instruction there.

[@TheRipster777]

Love the head cam for moments where you're performing a task or teaching. Seeing things from your point of view is awesome.

[@googlevoicer]

Especially combined with the set camera of the control station so we could watch that in real time. 👍 Maybe IF we're lucky the next video is of him or Jason backing her out again, etc. 😉

[@corvettenyc72op21]

Black Pearl in the background 🖤

[@NoGoodHandlesComingToMind]

I saw it too, gorgeous boat!

[@Mikeandlucy1]

As a Trainer myself with over 35 years experience, that was well done. Decisive, calm and coherent. But more important, you gave excellent feedback at the end. I always refer my students back to Ms Nichols my maths Teacher at school, she walked into the classroom one day, did a vulgar fraction on the board and said turn to page 58. THAT is not teaching, similarly all to many Teachers simply demonstrate that they can do it, of course you can you are the Teacher" a good Teacher uses the 4 steps, 1. This is what we do, 2, This is how we do it , 3. This is why we do it and 4. this is how you put it right when it goes wrong.

[@kenlee-97]

Great comment, no further comment from ME require ,as you've literally said it all sir.

[@johneasleyusa]

Nicely done, Jace. Good instruction, too. Some people just dole out steps without later explaining the "why" behind them. The inset camera angle showing the wing station and Jason's actual movements was a great benefit. Thanks for this one.

[@getnautical9579]

great teaching. to have someone stop to feel how boat is moving before reacting is key to feeling how she wants to come in and move about

[@kenlee-97]

I couldn't of said it better thaYOUR WORDS Sir, especially the "feel the boat come in"- and I'm in the maritime industry as well, so I know what you mean exactly

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

Great video. This takes me back a few decades. Whenever we were on the helm or engine room telegraph the operator/helmsman always repeated the verbal order back to the officer in charge. For example. Officer 'Port ten' meaning 10 degrees of port rudder. The helmsman would repeat back 'Port ten sir'. If the officer doesn't correct the helmsman (there can be all sorts of noise so helmsman can mis-hear thee command) the helmsman applies 10 degrees port rudder. When this is done the helmsman reports "Ten of port wheel on sir". When the officer wants the rudder centered, he commands "Midships" Helmsman replies "Midships" and when the wheel is centered the helmsman reports "Wheel's a midships sir" - and so on. Same for engine telegraph operator on the bridge but reply back from engine room is mechanical not verbal. The little mechanical arrow points to what the engineer thinks the order is. I enjoyed this video. Thanks.

[@jamestubebristow]

He is a lucky boy being allowed to have a go on the sticks. I was in the industry for 20 years as chief officer and during that time was given less than 10 opportunities to get some manourvering experience. I had to take my own command to feel comfortable with driving. Its piss easy really. A good captain, mentoring his chief officer and giving him the skills to be relief captain if and when required.

[@bartbrandon1]

That was a good docking job!! Also, very clear instruction Tristan. Slow and steady wins the race when docking. The best docking advice that has ever been passed to me was, "Things happen, machines fail. Don't ever approach the dock any faster than you want to hit it"

[@kenlee-97]

Great point about the mechanical failure quote, -that most of the world's ferry crashes you see on the news, engines going into shut down mode when too hot for example.

[@patrickcallan8256]

Thank you for the countdown timer on the advertisement. Also, I hope that I find someone as patient as you when I learn to pilot my own boat in close quarters. Cheers!

[@bnkwupt]

Yes! More of this, please. These maneuvering lessons are very informative.

[@stevekorsman5063]

Great teaching, can see you've got alot a patience and are willing to pass on your knowledge to other people, if only other people were like you 👏👏

[@johnpenson8801]

Excellent Video. Very informative and good to see one camera over the controls so you can see the movements clearly. More like this please.

[@spencurai]

Your coaching is magnificent! Patient, calm and concise! You are a true teacher! Love it!

[@basharb4678]

Another Great video Captain. Well done Jason. At the moment, sitting at home in Amman , watching this video, and at the same time watching live Cam of HAVR Harbor in CroatiaI while following AWOL movements on marinetraffic... hoping to see you live on Hvar Cam . Be safe and enjoy your job.

[@jaymarlin3565]

It is very pleasing to watch a classic trained and very professional ship Captain instruct an upcoming individual in seamanship. Well done, Captain. Thank you for providing the opportunity to share this moment.

[@Mr1jimmer]

Great job Jason...I have a 35 ft Scout center console, although I am very confident in docking her, forward and aft..I still get those "butterflies"... What I'm saying is, no matter what ... your confidence in yourself will always outweigh any obstacles...Thanks for another great video Capt..

[@RichardTomkins]

Really nice job Jason for docking, and Tristan for teaching.

[@manuelelizondo2778]

WOW!! Amazing content!! Just found channel, I work in the mining industry we are regulated by MSHA and always reminded about safety, I'm not sure what OSHA regulations are in ocean rigs. A little recommendation as an injury preventive action to take would be for whoever is fueling the Yacht to wear closed sealed glasses (goggles) in case fuel line busted or came undone to prevent fuel to eye injury, also to wear working gloves to protect hands.. not pointing this out as criticism, as an outsider or viewer I'm just looking in and pointing to safety as something we do and watch for every day at the mines.. cheers!!

[@iflyg4]

You’re a great instructor and he’s a good student. 😎👍

[@MrDodgegmc1]

Love Black Pearl too !!!

[@Dave-gy1hx]

It is so nice to have you guys back in the water doing what you love. Thanks for a great Vlog

[@davidlockwood9192]

Great job in teaching Jason. I know from experience that it can be hard being “hands off” when teaching someone to put your ship alongside and remain so calm (at least on the outside!)

[@googlevoicer]

I'd have to stand with my hands in my pocket to remind me to tell and not show - LoL.

[@henrycarlson7514]

Thank You , That fine example of letting the guy learn with conteroled supervision

[@Thesdr666]

I always appreciated a boss that knew not only how to do a given thing, but could actually pass on the knowledge in a calm, clear, and concise manner. And just as important, you tell him Why things need to be done in a certain way. When I found myself in a supervisory position, I tried to do the same. Jason is lucky to have a knowledgeable boss like you, Captain.

[@kenlee-97]

Good comment sir, as there is kinda nothing worse than a bad tutor/teacher, yelling/shouting and abusing you and what not ,yelling orders in your ear, -like as if that's going to help berth the vessel better/help you learn better , by halfscaring you half to death ,like you see with old-school dads abusing everyone for no reason.

[@WillN2Go1]

Great leadership. Clear instructions. Follow up after. Positive reinforcement (and I don't mean happy talk. Positive reinforcement is simply doing more of what works.) It's the joy of sailing, doing things well. Not only better for the boat and crew but pleasurable as well

[@totallypixelated]

Great overview of this tricky process! Also, kudos to you how this solid content is balanced with your commercial interests in a thoughtful way. Thanks Cap!

[@georgecarney3083]

Tristan, just a note on the rigging safety when the flag was been changed. The twin shock absorber should have been connected to two points of attachment on the mast and not both to the same point. There are two individual points on the radar mast. Good job by Jason, and Tristan good guidance and instruction.

[@MrIrrelevanT021]

Bar none... my favorite video. Capt.. you did superbly walking Jason thru the steps to perfectly guide AWOL to refuel. This video reminds all us Yankee folk tending to our 15yr old children out on their first drive with the learner's permit. Careful not to have a coronary event, but confident we have properly insured the vehicle. Your instruction was spot on and Jason did magnificently. He knew exactly what jargon you spat at him and guided AWOL perfected into port to get gas. Well done on another fantastic vlog.

[@kenlee-97]

Sir your comment makes you sound like Burt Reynolds DRIVING that Dodge charger full of moon shine in the boot , and with the confederate flag painted on the roof trying to evade the sheriff and his half-wit son sheriff over the state border lines in the t.v show "Dukes of hazards "

[@drunkengamer2453]

I've worked with for a lot of bosses doing union heavy equipment operating. You are one of those rare bosses that loves to teach and always have a cool head while teach. You explain whats going on and also tell him and explain to him why you had to tell him what he had to do. Great job. I would love to work under you any day

[@jacksonwoods4809]

So calm iver the whole process, great teacher

[@raymomdmayes7358]

Brilliant video, great docking manoeuvre. That's pressure, ours is only a 36 foot river cruiser and that's hard enough, although my only deck hand is not as quick as she used to be.

[@TheThegreenpi]

Crazy how calm they were doing this for a lesson

[@benbar2911]

Love that comment. “Momentum is your friend!” Well done and it seems a lot of this is keeping your nerve and trusting yourself.

[@EuroGuy85]

I must say, you seem like a great teacher! Well done to Jason and you for being clear and concise and informative with the instructions. I feel like I can dock that just by following your instructions.

[@wesleywinarski]

Great job Jason!! You have one of the best mentors! Thanks for sharing Tristan!

[@Tosti3]

Man! It is so joyfull to see you back in the water, keep the vids coming!

[@dphotos007]

I have grown up with boats my whole life while living at Lake Tahoe and docking a boat just takes practice. My boats were much smaller being at 20 to 24 feet. You have to know how to dock on both sides of the boat being port and starboard. Marine gas stations can be on either side and you have to know how to dock in between two other boats too plus you have to learn to dock while backing up your boat. Windy days were the hardest when I was learning. Inboards are a bit harder to learn on than inboard outboard engines. I just love the older 1950’s wooden Chris Craft boats. Now I am in my early 60’s and living in the big city starting to retire and I have to say with all my travels around the world I still think being on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe at sunset during summer time is my all time favorite place on this planet. I am sure everyone has their favorite spot too. I would love to learn how to dock that super yacht.

[@bornalovric7986]

Very good instructor 👍

[@dennis885600]

So relaxing to have aft thrusters. Makes it so much easier to dock a ship. But props to docking a ship that big for the first time like that

[@kenlee-97]

Hi Dennis, I've not seen AWOL use their stern (aft) thrusters , I'm guessing the captains doesn't use them while bething???

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Hey, AWOL is not fitted with stern thrusters. 👍

[@CAUSELESSREBEL]

Good job teaching. Its harder to teach than just DIY. I had forgotten how beautiful the Coast of Montenegro and Croatia was. I have been to Sveti Stefan a few times. Most of my time was spent in and near Dubrovnik. I'm really enjoying these and look forward to more.

[@baaa4698]

Kudos Tristan. Been watching your channel for a month or so now...just getting to this video. I’m also in a command position for high net worth individual operating quite sophisticated and expensive equipment...not in the marine industry however. This on the job training done after school in a meaningful but humble manner sets up the next generation for success as well as earns you respect as a Captain. I enjoyed this video in particular, as I can completely relate. Thx for doing your channel!

[@kenlee-97]

Hi Man ,are you a aircraft pilot or air balloon pilot?

[@nigeldewallens1115]

That was wonderful to watch and well done to the lad doing that docking! That must have been quit nerve wracking! Well done to you too for the excellent instructions! I know my dad's boat was not that size but the first time I took it out of its morning was well, I was sort of nervous! It was only 42 feet! Well done to you all!!

[@ionizer24]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your experience with us Captain!

[@wkearney99]

love the slide-out helm stations.

[@Thomas-zm1ry]

Your such a good teacher

[@christianwestling2019]

Great video! Just applied for my ICC so videos like these are gold to minimize risk of screwing up this summer. :) Montenegro looks great; I was in Croatia for the first time last summer, simply marvelous. As a swede used to the archipelago, you almost feel home among the islands, bays and coves.

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Good luck with the ICC, we’ve got The YacgtMaster series coming out in 2 weeks, you’ll find that series very valuable.

[@christianwestling2019]

@@SuperYachtCaptain Thank you. Oh great, looking forward to it!

[@mrpenn4613]

Very impressive teaching! and i love the irony of "nice big sailboat refueling there". ;-)

[@joshberry4301]

Must be a BIG air compressor!

[@u2u2productions]

This was surprisingly very interesting, despite what’s at stake, I found it to be quite therapeutic. Very clear instructions made it so much easier on the mate. Have to recognise the skill , experience is everything on boats this size, any size really. Very good video , thanks mate.

[@walterhluchyj3721]

Great show more docking, very well done.

[@paulopie165]

Seriously nice touch on the countdown timer on your sponsor it actually made me watch it fully, not seen this on KZbin yet so well done Kristen. Great mentor too

[@smurf9857]

That was great. Quite nerve racking to watch!!

[@brianmckechnie6430]

Well done Jas and Tristan for teaching him

[@Pcontracts83]

Loved the vid, outstanding training session. Good work all round!

[@armondojbisignaniIII]

Very cool calm Captain!! Wow

[@eddie125]

Fantastic docking. What a great teacher you are

[@Donald_Shaw]

Port, stern, forward, aft.... push this button and then push it again then push this button.... it's all so very, very confusing!! LOL Great job Jason and professor Tristan!!! Love these learning videos.

[@kenlee-97]

Yeah, these relatively big MOTOR yacht get more complex with their systems as the grow in size by every feet ,like you said ; pushing this button twice, I mean a 95 ft. Yacht of a similar design is SO MUCH SIMPLER, like a magnetic compass only, and obviously GPS as well, but as soon as your talking 130ft. and above ,things like GYRO compasses are onboard these size vessels, it's almost SHIP-like in equipment specs.

[@richardsheldon7473]

Hi tristram, awesome vlog,Jason did amazing job of docking awol,fantastic scenery, Keep up the great work stay safe, Cheers

[@jameslovelace8958]

Great Job docking

[@davidbayles6494]

Tristan - a thought on the lack of containment boom at your stern may have been related to the wind direction or having to wait for the yacht which docked behind you. Nice job working with Jason. To allow him to practice his skills with no risk of damage to the yacht, if there is ever time when the boat is not working, would be to drop some anchored round fender balls overboard in an open, depth-appropriate area and let the practice & learning begin! Use the tender to move the balls around to imitate docking in a variety of wind conditions such as "on the bow, stern and either beam". Safe journeys!

[@onthemove11]

Well done Jason, well done instructor.

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

Super, super video. Didn't realize how crazy it might be for a first timer to dock even in the calmest conditions.

[@neilgusthart828]

Well done Jason Nice Job.

[@vandijk1698]

Really like your teaching method; calm, relaxed and effective. Great channel, just subbed!

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Thanks for the sub!

[@vandijk1698]

@@SuperYachtCaptain No, thank you sir, for putting in the work!

[@richmcleod01]

Love the video of Jason training to dock Awol. Please post more of his training sessions.

[@maxnex7676]

He did a good job, I remember my first time, heavy heavy pressure. I see that Black Pearl is also docked there. The sailing vessel on your starboard side is amazing.

[@gjurdisviaene8314]

Nicely done for the 1st time

[@letmejustsay]

Really great and calm instructions by Tristan.

[@donavansmithsurf]

Great teacher brother man !!!!!!!

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

Donavan Smith howzit??? How’ve you been? 😎👍

[@donavansmithsurf]

Super Yacht Captain very good thanks Tristan , just taking some time hiding from this Storm. Currently moving the yacht from Leros Greece back to Lefkada. We are in a nice spot trizonia in the gulf of Corinth.The Boss is onboard with me, so just us. He is selling his beautiful sailing yacht Invictus and is just enjoying the last bit with her. Next week the wife joins and I will run the last time with them onboard,afterwards I will stay in Lefkada selling the yacht. I am really enjoying your videos, my Boss is pretty private so it’s a bit difficult to film my journey now but soon will be back at it. Send my regards to your beautiful wife. Keep up the great videos. Peace Donavan Smith

[@McTroyd]

See, on the one hand, maneuvering on the water is relatively straightforward science these days. On the other hand, AWOL is worth roughly 50 times my house. I doubt any serious damage could result from moving dead slow like that, but any damage at all would get expensive quickly. Good job keeping it cool.

[@ralphvanthoff]

Awesome content Tristan, I wish my last captain 18 years ago had been like you! I was told that wasn't part of my duties and pretty much went from senior deckhand to driving a boat 17 years ago. Please keep pushing commercial floating guests enjoyment garbage pushers to a minimum though. Otherwise this was awesome, well edited, well set up with the cams in advance. Good luck to your first mate for his future. Keep posting dude!

[@patrickdejong3213]

Compliments to trainee and trainer, both done a great job including evaluation!

[@davesandico4272]

Getting to really enjoy these videos ! Fantastic presentation skills and editing Tristan, well done.

[@connormcgregor4500]

Excelente weather

[@towelietowel4513]

Good job docking 👏🏻

[@johnmaslen]

Not sure I breathed for the whole thing. Great teaching.

[@marichrisgaborno6536]

Wow... It's good teaching...

[@craigevans6156]

Nice boat handling and mentoring

[@Ficorum]

Thanks so much for the AD timer! Awsome video!

[@Zarih67]

Good job. How nerve-racking. You did well too. Must've been hard to just talk instead of act. Good job guys!

[@anthonymiller4550]

Tony & Susan here, Wow nice sailboat

[@jgriff3218]

Absolutely wonderful docking. Any information you have about the sailing vessel docked across from AWOL. Beautiful vessel. That must be one enormous sail. Thank you for taking us alone. Post as many fueling videos as you want I will watch them all.

[@brendanhoman]

It's called M5. The largest single masted yacht ever built.

[@Dutchy1954]

Well done!

[@AlekseiDiachkov-c6s]

Cool, Jason is perfect work! ))

[@rickytoomey2430]

Great channel !! Such skills in operating the vessel!!

[@cihanbars5755]

Awesome video, please add videos like this!

[@stevenwhitehead7184]

You did such a brilliant job of instruction he maybe taking your job.😀😀😀😀.

[@justaguy6100]

Isn't it great when the conditions are JUST right and you have the momentum going exactly how you want it so you can just lean over the gunnels and watch it land perfectly. That's when you can yell to the dock hands "she just kind of docks herself."

[@chuckcorbin7304]

Maybe you can get some of those "Student Driver" yellow stickrs for cars and slap them on the boat. :-) Well Done

[@googlevoicer]

Or fly a novice/training flag - hAhA...

[@drdistorzion]

Nice job, and nice to see two iconic sailing yachts as well! The M5 just looks soo much better in its darker paint!

[@JD-pe4vg]

Awesome job docking man! I still get nervous docking my 48’ silverton after a number of years! Keep these videos coming, always a treat to watch. Especially from here in Minnesota where I’m wishing I was there with you in some pretty amazing ports

[@kitokito0.0]

Great video this is what we all want to see the proces of docking in various conditions !!

[@brokerhc]

Good docking. He just needs now to develop responses by intuition and premonition. Good observation from your part about the wind direction since the wind was on his favor.

[@kenlee-97]

Hi sir ,can you explain premonition please?

[@brokerhc]

@@kenlee-97 I will try. Premonition can be defined as "a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event; presentiment: He had a vague premonition of danger. a forewarning." For example, you are entering a channel and something in your mind tells you there is something wrong about the location of some buoys.

[@johncalvinhall]

You guys did a great job docking. I was nervous just watching!