Surviving the Chill: A Cold Day Adventure on the Water! | 22ft Bennington

This was the first really cold day this year…it was around 55F (and yes, I know most of you are much colder right now, but 2 days before it was 83F). Anyways, this was a scheduled tow that was setup the week prior, so not much I could do about that. Nothing too special about this tow other than we found a boat that looked like it had broke loose from the anchorage the night before…not sure anything will come of it, but I check it out on my way back from this tow to turtle beach.
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Hey, fellow waterway enthusiasts! Join me on the first truly cold day of the year, braving a chilly 55°F (I know, I hear you - some of you are facing much colder temperatures right now, but just two days ago, it was a toasty 83°F!). Despite the sudden drop in temperature, duty calls, and this towboat operator is ready for action.
This tow wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; it was a scheduled job set up the week prior. You know, the usual routine of a towboat operator - always ready to lend a helping hand when duty calls. Today's journey may not seem out of the ordinary, but sometimes, the river has surprises in store for us.
On this particular adventure, we stumbled upon a boat that seemed to have broken loose from the anchorage the night before. The mystery of the open waters! I'm not sure what will come of it, but being the vigilant towboat operator that I am, I decided to check it out on my way back from this tow to Turtle Beach.
So, grab a warm beverage, get cozy, and come along for the ride as we navigate the waterways, face unexpected discoveries, and ensure the safety of our fellow boaters. Who knows what tales the river will tell us today? Stick around to find out!
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to stay updated on more towboat adventures and river tales. Until next time, stay warm and float on! 🚤🌊 #TowboatLife #RiverAdventure #ColdDayOnTheWater

[@JayDanielz]

Jeeeesum Crow…listening to you guys chat, took me home (Bangor, Maine). I’ve been down here (Jacksonville) long enough to lose my accent, but I can still hear it in you, Cap! Hahahaaa…great job helping folks like us out.

[@CaptKenO]

Hahaha. Thanks JayD! I bet you don't miss the cold of the north east either! 🤣

[@dogmom4710]

Cold isn’t so bad, but wet and cold sucks for sure. Hard to imagine it’s cold in this vid. Looks so sunny and warm.

[@CaptKenO]

It's all relative...🤣

[@scott5747]

I was in LA a few years back and the weather gal talked about the bitter cold and maybe keep the kids home from school. It was going to be less than 50 degrees. The bitter cold!

[@CaptKenO]

lol 😂 Sounds about right!

[@chrisclark6212]

The drawbacks of paradise! 😂Enjoying the commentary as well. Merry Christmas

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Chris! Merry Christmas to you too 🎄

[@kennethhacker3014]

Stop complaining we are freezing our asses off up here.... hehehehe hehehe another great job brother

[@CaptKenO]

As the main character here, I reserve the right to complain about anything I want 🤣

[@lil_1443]

I have learned so much by watching your videos, if and when the manure hits the prop, I'll have a much better understanding how towing and connecting lines makes the most sense. Thx!!

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks mate! I'm glad you were able to learn something from my videos! Hopefully you never need to be towed, but if you do, it never hurts to ask the captain what he wants you to do first!

[@kolsen6330]

Buy a motorcycle heated jacket liner. Plugs into a 12 volt socket. I have used mine on the boat and inside my snow suit working in Alaska. Its something you might not use often, but its sure nice to spend a cold day nice and toasty instead of cold and miserable. Been there, done that. Another is Wiggys leg blankets. They are arctic grade insulated waterproof chaps. Machine washable and Made in USA, too. They roll up very small.

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks for the recommendation kolsen! I'll take a look at those!

[@alexanderwood4950]

Milwaukee makes a rechargeable heated jacket as well@@CaptKenO

[@vancity2349]

Thanks Cap. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Vancity! Merry Christmas to you too 🎄

[@LarsYJensen]

Merry christmas

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Lars! Merry Christmas to you too 🎄

[@daniels5408]

Merry Christmas. I hope you have today off.

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Daniel! Merry Christmas to you too 🎄 This was actually the first Christmas I've had off in 4 years so that was nice!

[@Prototheria]

I'm laughing about it being 55 down there and you're all bundled up, but I remember how cold that was when I was growing up in Bradenton.

[@CaptKenO]

Hahaha. That means you were crazy enough to leave this weather and go somewhere colder 😂

[@Prototheria]

@@CaptKenO True! But in my defense, I was 15 at the time so it's not like I really had a say in the matter. The last Christmas/New Years we were there, it snowed. No regrets, though.. I wouldn't have discovered alpine snowboarding or ice racing if I stayed down there. I will be back, though... my Florida Man instincts are pretty strong.

[@CaptKenO]

@@Prototheria lol 😂 Fair enough. I'll give ya that one then😊

[@CapeAnnImages]

56 degrees I'd be in shorts and T-shirt! It's a balmy 34 degrees now in Gloucester, Ma

[@CaptKenO]

Hahaha. Don't I know it! I'm from the Boston area, but I've been living in Florida long enough to get accustomed to the warmer weather 😂

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Much better having the lapel microphone!

[@CaptKenO]

When it works...Just another piece of equipment I have to keep charged and remember to turn on 😂

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

@@CaptKenO I hear ya! (No pun intended). The struggle is real!

[@user-gs5wf9nm7b]

Merry christmas from germany. I dream of your temperatures. Only cold rain here around.

[@CaptKenO]

Thanks Mate! I don't miss those cold rainy days at all. Merry Christmas to you too 🎄

[@karon7199]

Great videos Just don’t ever want to be in one lol😂 Where are you located?

[@CaptKenO]

Lol 😂 Thanks Karon! I don't blame you 😁 Besed out of Sarasota Florida now. If you watch some of my older videos, that's from my time working in Venice/Englewood

[@delclifton6096]

Couldn't agree more. It drops to 70 i.put on a hoodie! Love your channel. Merry Christmas!

[@CaptKenO]

Haha. Thanks Del! And if drops much more than that, the gloves and hats come out 😂 Merry Christmas to you too 🎄