SV Pantera vs Orca attack on the Gibraltar Strait!!!! 😵🌊⛵🌊

[@BuzzLightyear9999]

For people who don’t know; this is not an isolated incident. This particular pod has attacked many boats near the coast of Spain, Portugal and in to the straights. They are a particularly aggressive pod with zero fear of man (and an increasingly scarce preferred food source of tuna…🤷‍♂️)

[@SailingPantera]

Thanks buzz it takes buzz lightyear to educate the masses. 👍🏿😁

[@BuzzLightyear9999]

@@SailingPantera …to infinity and beyond…😉

[@mazdarxvin1]

Yeah and they hate the noise from the boats it interferes with their hunting. Unfortunately.

[@GraemeRatten]

@@BuzzLightyear9999 falling with style! 😁

[@GraemeRatten]

@@mazdarxvin1 although they are maily attacking yachts under sail without engines running

[@dansegelov305]

From what I have heard, this orca pod has discovered that if they harass fishing boats in this way, the crew will often throw some of their catch into the water to distract the orcas and get away. To them, if they do this action, they get free fish. Obviously, they don't know that your boat doesn't have crate-loads of fish for them to eat. They're just trying their luck with any boat they come across.

[@hv7978]

40+ attacks in the last two years. TIP: I have read the following in the cruisers forum: a) either have a wide berth around the coast (like 20 Nm) or b) drop all sails and put the engine on and start reversing at 2-3 knots. In that way the propellor should protect your rudder. Also: there are several yachts which have very solid rudders (either from steel/aluminium or from a steel construct in them like HR). Like, try to chew on that ONE Orca's hahahaha If I had a full aluminium boat I would probably sail on. I also read in some other forums that in the old days skippers would start to through diesel in the water from the bow to chase away any whales .... Not advocating that of course.

[@peterembranch5797]

"throw".

[@lisalove272]

;P 111q+Zzz AAA@AAA

[@samaahammam3126]

Orca's are very intelligent, with their food source becoming more scarce, I'm sure they recognize the culprits, man is on their territory

[@tgdb4968]

Yeah man I agree.

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

Keep mastering your journey. Hope you continue to share it. You are living life others dream of what your living....

[@goffredoify]

This needs to be shared: in case of encounter with orcas engine off electronics off sails down, rudder free. Then wait for them to get bored. No food, no shouting, just let them be

[@consultingstreams1602]

Orcas eat whales. When they hunt them down the start by biting off the dorsal fin. Interestingly when they attack a boat the go for the rudder.

[@JohnJohn-cu7nk]

Is their not a stun pole that you can electric shock them with, like they use in fresh water rivers to capture fish.

[@velocita8842]

Quite frightening and sad on so many levels.

[@jaws2858]

Scary stuff. Turf wars.

[@loyalistu.y.m]

I must have seen at least ten videos of orcas attacking boats is this same area probably the same pod

[@giannithestud1]

I would be terrified!! You guys where unbelievable ! Way to stay calm.

[@serinadelmar6012]

definitely.

[@dunruden9720]

were

[@Prone2Thrill]

Was a hard listen with that mic noise but it along with similar incidents gives that old ORCA movie a new perspective indeed. Seems they attack the rudder and hulls, wonder if this dates back to Vikings etc - don't see why not. Motors perhaps? I've seen others shut off engines. No telling at this point.

[@jeffnpatricia]

Another reason the " no guns on board " rule dont fly with me.

[@SailingPantera]

Exactly we need the right to defence in all waters as its crazy out here and the deeper you go the more crazy.

[@jeffnpatricia]

The rule is Rediculous , because just like on land, criminals dont fallow rules. Even orca criminals

[@ferociousfil5747]

1st orcas are a protected species so killing one will get you in trouble. As for guns, you can have firearms on board but it’s not worth the trouble as many cou tries have very strict restrictions on firearms, not the Wild West every where like in the states

[@SailingPantera]

@@ferociousfil5747 All true for the law abiding citizens. However I always do what I want generally. 👍🏿

[@jeffnpatricia]

If im about to be eatn i tend to bock mans law and go with self preservation

[@Drumsticksmcgee]

If it ain't the pirates it's the orcas

[@SailingPantera]

Or orcas riding pirates!!!

[@chilesauce7248]

Orca's a friendlier than pirates. The only times man has been eaten by an Orca is in captivity. Here a lady swims as they sniff her feet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIWslISDrL52Z9E amazing!

[@chilesauce7248]

@@SailingPantera A new attraction for Miami sea world. LOL

[@tomriley5790]

@@chilesauce7248 wasn't eaten.

[@Gonzalo47958]

I have seen a KZbin vídeo where a cuplé has been an encounter with killer wales in this área.....they had a dingy in the water so the wales attacked the dingy instead the rudler's boat.

[@dunruden9720]

whales, dinghy, couple

[@MaisWay]

Any word on why they are attacking boats? New hunting technique? I wouldn't be surprised. I always thought there was only a matter of time before they test humans out 😳😳

[@SailingPantera]

According to the professional youtubers here its a nazi uprising that's totally orcastrated.

[@tgdb4968]

If these attacks are becoming more frequent it's only a matter of time before someone goes overboard, do you think they would kill anyone that fell into the water? I've just seen another video that says maybe the Orca are practicing hunting techniques and chase boats to build stamina.

[@SailingPantera]

Yes to that. They are sadistic creatures this is why I never stepped up on the stern to lift my motor whilst they attacked as I know they are constantly watching for a mistake then they will have you. Drown you slowly I doubt they will eat you but they will definately chew you up imagine your any creature like a fly, fish, mouse etc and the whale is a cat. This orca problem has already got out of hand due to poor investigation work and no interest in actually fixing the problem. I've got PTSD from this experience but it hasn't stopped me from sailing the boat through uncharted territories and yes I've met bigger orcas since which triggers the events all over again so I arm myself ready to execute them and analyse the situation before commitment so I don't just kill a curious creature as its not their fault at the end of the day. All orcas are hostile in my opinion as I live offshore and pass these things just like someone passes the park or bus stop on their way to work or whatever.

[@tgdb4968]

@@SailingPantera Wow, them fuckers are really trying to get humans then, maybe the lack of fish in the ocean is making them turn on us, who knows man. Dude you are far braver than me and fair play to you for still doing what you love to do despite these sadistic devil whales trying to fuck you up, respect man.

[@fastusbombastus2085]

@@SailingPantera next time try Justin Timberlake music, it will cause PTSD in orcas for sure!

[@youareallfeckinboring]

Bold of you to claim they are sadistic devil whales when humans sadistically capture their kinds. Have you considered the thought that maybe other boats have hurt them causing this aggressive reaction? This odd behavior of them happens only in this area.

[@SailingPantera]

@@youareallfeckinboring not bold I'm just observant of their behaviour and no orcas are known for this behaviour long ago in the past nothings changed apart from the Internet and people who share the experience like myself. They damaged themselves on the boats due to following their mother I've already explained all this in the comments a longtime ago. People need to read what I've written before posting seriously as it's all been covered already.

[@FlavioSalvaje]

guuuyss amazing to see you still sailing. and crazy story with the orcas i remember you mentioned it. warm hugs captain

[@mnrobards]

Thanks for sharing. Video may save life. Understand your comment on closing channel. People do not understand the problem these animals are creating. My guess is it’s a all male pod indicating they were forced out of family pods.

[@clifbradley]

These are transient orcas and 2 were female.

[@SailingPantera]

@cliff Bradley these are actually resident orcas and they were all male.

[@clifbradley]

@@SailingPantera in the immortal words of Darth Vader "All too easy".

[@ebperformance8436]

I’d start carrying huge Tuna’ as a piece offering’ give them that and hope they accept it and go. Orcas might start building toll enforcement booths.

[@UCs6ktlulE5BEeb3vBBOu6DQ]

There is a significant increase or orca attacks on ships since, funny enough, the covid period. Its unrelated for sure but here we are it started 24 months ago. Also it seems to be on a fairly large scale. They are intelligent are maybe they have an issue with us now. Now, because of covid we have more cargo ships stopped or something. I'm the wort person to find out why but I would bet they are not doing this for nothing.

[@rustybuckets9580]

Dive in and play with them, they are just saying hi.

[@SailingPantera]

I can arrange this for you if you like. I will document it 😵😅

[@hv7978]

FBI, means in your case: Full Blown Idiot

[@sailingyachtsaga6751]

Scientists say: Stop the boat, switch engine off, take sail down. Leave the rudder alone. Don't look overboard. So they get bored about it.... Don't make yourself interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@SailingPantera]

I have my own way and it worked. I'm never interested in what scientists have to say as if I did exactly this we would be dead. But thanks anyway.

[@4RestJay]

@@SailingPantera Oh no... you're one of those types of people

[@SailingPantera]

Oh no.... I think for myself and I work things out on my own with little to no assistance, through my own methods which are proven to work as you can see?!? We can't have that can we?

[@4RestJay]

@@SailingPantera I’m sure you think you do.

[@SailingPantera]

@@4RestJay survived with minimal damage with a Hull that's 5mm thick. When everyone else that has a new model boat with 1 inch sometimes 2 inch hulls gets wrecked when they encountered these guys whilst following orders from the lifeboat and so called orca experts. There has been 100s of boats wrecked just this year alone and I have been watching these specific orcas for 3 years now. So yeah I know absolutely nothing you troll.

[@dudedude4034]

They 're just curios… I didn’t hear a single bump against the boat..?

[@SailingPantera]

It's OK if you can't hear anything it's normal because the sound is completely muffled.

[@heidikickhouse-]

@@SailingPantera Thank you for explaining. The photography in your video is the most terrifying I have seen, perhaps because of your overview angle, you can see how huge and close they are, but I didn't realize they were making contact with the boat until you explained it.

[@emiljavier6163]

Dip a manequin in the water, test if they will attack it.

[@SailingPantera]

I would prefer a live specimen I can think of a few people who need recycling. ♻️👍🏿😂

[@amitojvirk7026]

Hunting practice only to make young ones make learn warm hug to Captain

[@GraemeRatten]

Hey SV Pantera, I'm heading (solo) through the straights tomorrow 11 July 0600 from Alcaidesa to Rota (12 mtr monohull) - my plan is to stay well inshore - I'm very interested in your techniques if the orcas show up (I know what the expert advice is) - Andiamo

[@SailingPantera]

Hello Graeme yes the only advice I can give you is be vigilante always be ready to cut off your engines/sonar/depth sounder, reduce sails as they can spin the boat into excessive jibes which is what happened to us. Minimalise noise (radio) etc. You don't want too make them too curious as they love attention. You could throw white paper overboard as we did which added a distraction for them. You could use an old white fender to throw in. Also if they get too close or do things your extremely uncomfortable with you can attach a flare on a long stick and light it then stick it in the water near their faces. This works well I know or if you have a gun or compound bow like me you can shoot them as its either you or them. I also counter acted the steering carefully as they were always watching me and what I was doing like a game. If I hadn't done this they would have broken my steering and shattered both my pontoons and we would of been lunch. I hope this helps and the orcas have from Morocco to the bay of biscay as a playground and they seem to enjoy the shallows more. They are territorial so do as I did keep the vessel moving on either slow or moderate speeds (2kts, 3kts) and no matter what they are doing to you eventually they will leave to go back to their turf. Happy sailing fair winds🤙🏿🌊⛵🏝️

[@GraemeRatten]

@@SailingPantera thank you and happy sailing...anchor up now. Cheers G

[@driftlesshermit]

@@SailingPantera Pretty poor advice to tell him to shoot them. I think I'm on the orcas side now.

[@SailingPantera]

@@driftlesshermit if "shoot them" is the only thing you got from my advice to someone else who sails like me then I have no comment, as I've covered everything up to detail depending on the situation you might be in. Don't pick and choose words and make me sound like an idiot as it will just back fire my friend. So I actually think it's probably the best advice as it works. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@GraemeRatten]

@@SailingPantera so far so good for me - just passed Cabo Trafalar - however a French yacht got attacked 2nm behind me as we crossed Barbate bay - orcas broke his rudder, rescue underway as I type. We had been sailing within 2 nm of each other since 0630 this morning. I'm now running in 8 mtrs of water just off the beach passing El Palmar

[@davidhakes3884]

GoPro: Orca Rescue in 4K - KZbin This may be a good clue as to why Orcas are following Boats as Dr. Visser the Orca rescue lady stated that they take captive orcas and get them "To Follow Boats" as part of their introduction to being set free in the ocean? As smart as Orcas are I think that behavior may get transferred to other pods?

[@SailingPantera]

David hakes sounds interesting I will research this need dates times etc see how likely this is as the ones we encountered are from a different stock. But orcas has been sinking (attacking) boats for many years before you or I was born so these attacks are only noticed now due to social media now and brave or unfortunate adventurers. Thanks for the information it will help figure this out.

[@rafao.y1654]

When was this vid recorded?

[@SailingPantera]

16/4/2021👍🏿

[@chatrinekvinge813]

With these powerful fish i would be in total panic🐋🐋🐋

[@hans-peterschmid7749]

After 2 minutes I was seasick about that camarawork.

[@SailingPantera]

Avoid the ocean is my only advice for you as you need to be strong to cope with that. I suggest that you have motion sickness not sea sickness.

[@mrdjangofreeman5560]

There is another interesting video of a sailor, next to the cap finistere. The guys did just let the ship drifting, cutting all electronics ans sails down . The orcas went elsewhere 2 min after that. No more curiosity nor point of interest. This does not look like as an attack, but curiosity.

[@user-Adam72]

I wonder if something like bear spray or pepper spray either just sprayed in the water or possibly aimed at the airholes as they breathe might act as a non-lethal deterrent? It seems that one or more pods in that region have evolved a specific new technique that they use on smaller vessels.

[@Cola64]

Pay the Toll ,hit the local fish market purchase a few whole Tuna and toss them over board on your way out

[@rms2365]

It’s payback time ........ whales are extremely intelligent and they know who’s responsible for polluting their habitat. Just the beginning people...swimmers beware.

[@jimbradshaw]

Just to add to my previous comment. Having found your channel thanks to this video I've trolled back to watch all that you've posted. I truly think you guys are just brilliant and I cannot understand why arseholes feel the need to come on here and criticise you or second guess you when they weren't there. What you're doing is one of the things that I'd have loved to tackle when I was younger but other adventures took over my life direction after leaving work with the FAA. No regrets there but it's so cool to be able to see what could have been, maybe. Any idea when you'll be able to release a new video? It'd be great to have an update. Hope all is well - safe sailing to you guys!

[@SailingPantera]

Thanks I'm glad my videos are affecting you & people in a positive way and I agree some people are annoying trolls I see them everyday, they are just energy vampires. We will try and upload something soon as I have lots of footage. At the moment we've been going through hell but I'm sure we will be up and running soon. 👍🏿😎🌊⛵

[@serinadelmar6012]

@@SailingPantera ♥️

[@nodesenvainessinrazon]

There have been attacks on boats for a few months, cases are known in the north of the Galician coast and in the Strait of Gibraltar in Spain. They always attack the rudder. The reason for this behavior is still not very clear, games, attacks, training for hunting, it is not known. The crew of a Dutch sailboat, says that they avoided the attack, stopping the engine, and all the electronic instruments, lowering the candles and waiting until the group of killer whales left. It seems that if there is no persecution, they lose interest.

[@SailingPantera]

What did I do to persecute the Jews oh I mean Orcas from your prospective?🤔

[@nodesenvainessinrazon]

@@SailingPantera I don´t understand the meaning of your answer. I only try to provide information about this topic.

[@SailingPantera]

@@nodesenvainessinrazon OK fair enough mate I was a bit sarcastic with you. I'm the guy in the video mate we did nothing to antagonise them it's all in the description of the video and comments if you look. 👍🏿😁

[@nodesenvainessinrazon]

@@SailingPantera Oh I understand. Thanks for your comment. You have lived some unique moments and they were surely impressive. What a story to tell! thanks for sharing. Greetings.

[@SailingPantera]

Thanks for the nice words best thing I've heard all day👍🏿😁 or for a long time for that matter. Have a good evening.

[@alexisrangheard3757]

Wouahhh!! Incroyable!.. J'en ai vu moi aussi en quittant les Canaries, mais elles n'ont jamais touché le bateau. J'espère que vous allez bien depuis notre rencontre à la Linéa :-)

[@garymor5429]

So, man has taken the food source away from these animals and they are intelligent enough to understand that? How have they determined that destroying the rudder will disable the yacht? I don't understand this. Not just your video, but the dozen or so videos that I have watched lately. Maybe the Orcas are pissed at us for putting them in shows at SeaWorld. It's gotta be pretty frightening watching a pod of them attack your ship.

[@smartviewer7346]

I have never heard of Orcas being hostile to humans. Do you think they would have eaten you?

[@SailingPantera]

They are sadists to be blunt so if you fell in they would "play" with you for hours drowning and biting you constantly knowing exactly how your body functions. Eventually you will die after being tortured for so long, it's normally like this. They are so intelligent but in my opinion they are no different to a human really, we have sadists, phychopaths and cults. They are more or less the same that's why I'm scared of both. Hope my observational opinion helped. If you see them get out the water ASAP don't think Free willy 🐳😅👍🏿

[@traceyhateley3925]

@@SailingPantera there has never been a documented attack on a human , outside captivity...APPARENTLY) but as you say. they would / will play with you like a toy .

[@MX-vf7yu]

@@traceyhateley3925 documented is the key word here. Orca's are mean and can mess you up good.

[@traceyhateley3925]

@@MX-vf7yu ive no doubt . menaces !!!

[@SailingPantera]

I agree that this is just part of it as its not all marine life on the defensive. These specific orcas I believe to be mentally ill and traumatised. I believe many animals and plants suffer from mental illness and in return we lack even more of an understanding about how nature works.

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

Did a great job of holding it together and not making a emotionally stupid decision. Be safe hope you don't have to experience that again

[@SailingPantera]

Yeah it's tough out here, the longer you stay out the tougher it is really and it messes with your head. I'm always drained 100% before I leave on a passage which is never a good idea but I have my reasons for doing this. 👍🏿

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

Yes as my business is similar but it's oh the hard. Being away I may have better cell service but the isolation is hard it just you. We understand the trails be blessed. God never said it easy but what will never be to hard also.

[@remb9614]

They have been known to destroy rudders . They bite chunks off and tear them off

[@SailingPantera]

Yeah they made a few attempts but mine are made of steel so I knew before hand they would have a dislike to them.

[@GraemeRatten]

@@SailingPantera Hey SVP hope you guys are OK and got fixed up, and having fun! Re the orcas, the Spanish just imposed a navigational limit 2-9 miles south of Trafalgar point and Barbate for boats under 15 mtrs. The orcas are busy attacking 3 yachts per day. The official count is 56 attacks since March 2021, with 25 being towed in after steering gear damaged. A mate of mine got attacked yesterday 5 miles south of Trafalgar - 3 orcas for 2 hours, and so violent that it was too risky to take any video. They lost 25% of the rudder, and got prop shaft damage and limped into Barbate. In the same piece of water a cat was being attacked when the rescue boat turned up - it did some high power turns to scare the orcas away, however they became more aggressive and violent towards the boats. Stay safe - cheers G

[@SailingPantera]

Hey graeme I wish I could say we're doing alright but we have not been since arriving to this marina. Its not a nice place at all so I've been fighting to leave since I've arrived to be honest. We still need to do repairs but it's impossible working with these people here and the mainland. We'll it sounds like the south coast of Spain can keep there scams up on the poor yacht owners like myself as the boat yards will be making millions. Also they have added the restriction again to the area, well I'm glad I escaped when I did. Unfortunately they need to kill the orcas I've not changed my mind on this from the start as they won't stop now. I'm just waiting for my crew then we are bugging out of the Spanish territories for good. Take care mate and fair winds thanks for the update to your status and I hope everyone is OK.

[@GraemeRatten]

@@SailingPantera i can guess where you are - been there too - definitely shyte!

[@SailingPantera]

Yeah prisoner on my own boat abused from every angle can't wait to leave Europe has done £100,000+ damage to me in just a year and I'm still smiling so far and no one is dead yet. Its a miracle 😂 never come to the canaries it's always been a disaster just like the mainland.

[@ianofliverpool7701]

Here`s a possible way to distract them, throw a couple of footballs over the side and see if that distracts them. They love to play. My advice is to buy 3 or 4 footballs if you`re going along the coast of Gibraltar. Better still buy water melon's or drop a buoy overboard attacked to some string and the back of the boat and drag it along.

[@TT3TT3]

I heard they hate the sonar.

[@SailingPantera]

Yes they hate any noise that enters the water which is not a surprise as humans have been creating an insane amount of noise pollution which only increases each year dramatically. From land to water. This is why sail boats are the best option when it comes to ecological travel.

[@00708046]

There have been similar attacks in arround Portugal and Spain . The Orcas are ramming and biting the rudder and literally steering the boat into 180° turn . It's like they are experimenting wirh the boat in order to learn how to over power it . It is their intention to be the dominant species in the ocean.

[@oceanecastelnau9821]

That's your projection. You have no idea of their motive and cannot speak for them. These attacks started when fishermen started dropping dynamite on orcas to keep all the fish for humans. Why are you so self centered?

[@darkknight3769]

@@oceanecastelnau9821 they never tell the whole story!! From what i hear they are compiling drone footage, and satellite imagery of the dynamite detonations on the Orcas! I hope so, then people can see who is really at fault. It definitely isn't the Orcas!

[@oceanecastelnau9821]

@@darkknight3769 It is unimaginable what pain an apex cetacean must endure when dynamite is exploded right next to someone that lives by sonar and echolocation with a physiological neurosensitivity that produces dialogue among each other at ten different levels at the same time. We cannot even decode full dolphin conversation. Every pod of orca dolphins has its own dialect of the orca language and every single orca has a given name. For starters. There is nothing on this planet as deliberately immensely cruel and self-absorbed as the furless primate with self-reflective consciousness. Bumping a boat is the least I would be doing if I lacked opposing thumbs

[@darkknight3769]

@@oceanecastelnau9821 Absolutely, Spot on!! I agree!!

[@tomriley5790]

They are the apex predator of the ocean, but they don't eat humans. Probably they're just playing with the boat and it's impressive when you bash its rudder.

[@BlaBla-jl2lw]

Hey aaaron and romy! How are you? You don’t have whatsup anymore? We wanna call you :-)

[@dunruden9720]

Strait, Mediterranean, jib, breaking

[@SailingPantera]

If your going to be a grammar nazi then why did you have to edit your spellings. Makes no sense dumbass

[@miath]

It true they just damage sailboats,,,

[@walkerig1]

I wonder if they are starving Orca that have been scavenging off the bodies of refugees in those not very well built and seriously overloaded and often capsized refugee boats. It would not be a long reach for the already starving Orca to start deliberately knocking over boats once the behaviour was learned it would begin to spread from pod to pod as Orca switch pods to mate. It all seems to have originated in the area where the Refugee boats are traveling.

[@haseeb4eva]

Think that idea is not too far fetched. Scarcity of food may drive some of the orca to feed on human corpses although these intelligent creatures are not known to do so

[@SailingPantera]

It's definitely something that already crossed my mind think I mentioned something about this a few months ago. 👍🏿

[@WildlifeObsessed]

Never too early to get a little racism going, eh.

[@walkerig1]

@@WildlifeObsessed is that because you hate refugees? They have a range of threats to their lives and are desperate and take terrible risks to escape and you want to make racist comments about them! You are disgusting.

[@smartcatcollarproject5699]

No they only attack sailboats for now. Migrants don't use sailboats.

[@The_Handsom_Italian]

It's only fair. Soon they'll learn to cap size the intruders who they blame for robbing There food.

[@SailingPantera]

🍆 Head! I don't eat fish so who's robbing the food the lazy land dwellers who don't know anything who consume everything and don't even know where any of it comes from and don't even care where it comes from. I love listening and reading dumb people's opinions like it matters what they think. 😂

[@jimbradshaw]

Thanks for the upload. I hadn't heard of this behaviour up to now but I see it's not an isolated event. Seems you tackled this the right way and, despite the armchair experts dissing you or telling you what the orcas are thinking, managed okay. Have you had further thoughts as to why they are apparently aggressive ?

[@SailingPantera]

It's to do with the mother something happened to her to make her aggressive. I didn't see her and I was hoping to see her. I assume she got taken out by a bigger prop and turned into spaghetti as she was the one with all the scars cuts etc and she taught the young, so now that she's gone they are half trained in taking out boat rudders, props and keels. Plus they are mentally ill obviously due to them smashing their heads and bodies on rudders and props, I had quite a few hours with them and I like to analyse everything if I can. Near to the end of the video I was close to shooting them due to the damage they were doing. I feel sorry for them as humans are the problem and need to go unfortunately. There were 4 Orcas all male it was incredible watching their hunting tactics really fascinating but I have to be responsible for my boat and crew at all times. I hope this information helps. 👍🏿🌊⛵🐳

[@WildlifeObsessed]

This has been occurring for months. It is not new. The frequency of attacks is increasing. Spanish (not exclusively, of course) fishing fleets have hoovered-up all available Fish from in-shore grounds leaving nothing for Orcas to eat. Result is Orcas attempting to chase away all Boats in their seas - they have not figured-out the difference between a fishing boat and a Sail boat, yet seem to realise that Ferries, Cruises Liners, Oil Tankers & Container Ships are not the problem. They are focused on the rudder, just as they would on the tail of a Whale, Dolphin or other prey species, as it will disable the boat. Smart creatures.

[@serinadelmar6012]

@@SailingPantera fascinating. I think you handled it exactly right, so glad you are all safe and just wow what a story. Where do you normally keep your boat? Subbed and wish you well. 🌊 ⛵️♥️

[@es_fernyy]

@@SailingPantera What happened to you and your crew is unfortunate but if they are aggravated perhaps more violence will escalate it. Especially if you theorize that they may be upset about what happened to their mother. Perhaps consider quieter motors? Or wait for the scientists to respond. Killing them will cause them to go extinct faster. I do agree that they are clearly suffering from distress and mental health issues. That behavior is witnessed only in captivity when theyre under extreme pressure.

[@chrisphillip253]

@@SailingPantera You handled it very well in my opinion. Yea can handle issues on land quite well but in the middle of the sea I would have just shot them in fear to be honest. I know orca’s move with a purpose and would not have wanted to endanger my loved ones or myself. Good job man!

[@taytayb1231]

Wow this is crazy! What ocean were you in? You are lucky this could have been bad.

[@SailingPantera]

Yeah it was pretty narly. 😵 I'm not sure what was worse the orcas or the engine fire we had the next day. We were just leaving the Gibraltar straight (Towards the Atlantic) when 4 orcas came to play (let's sink the boat). 👍🏿😩 I just think about all the migrants who must of been fast food for these guys and no one is talking about that yet. I guess we will need a survivor but I doubt there will be one. 😔

[@taytayb1231]

@@SailingPantera I don’t think humans are on their menu but with lack of fish in the area that might change. I think this particular pod is coming for revenge for some reason and targeting boats. It could be the sound of the engine or possibly that another sailor on a boat harmed them and they remember it or even that they blame boats for lack of fish. I’ve heard orca experts saying that they have seen orcas studying the boats and watching them take their food supply so maybe that is it. But yes if they have killed someone it’s most likely by drowning since they don’t like our meat but we will never know because we would have to have a survivor tell their tale. Anyways I’m so glad you guys are okay. I was scared for you watching it but you all stayed very calm and handled it like pro’s.

[@traceyhateley3925]

@@TubeOrNotTube our liver ( orcas delicacy) wouldnt fill a gap in their teeth. .....

[@dirkroadking3587]

may be it's time for us to start eating orca's instead of tuna, i know it's a mammal but we eat pork and beef , also mammal

[@SailingPantera]

Too much mercury unfortunately.

[@dirkroadking3587]

@@SailingPantera there goes my plan😕

[@evangelostzonis6383]

Yahhhh.... it's better to eat YOUR momy.... IDIOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!GO TO GET YOUR MEDS,BEFORE SLEEP!!!!!!!

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

Maybe you should catch Throw bait fish overboard like distracting a guard dog with food

[@tastetherainbow9643]

These orcas are getting famous - seen a few videos of these orcas - someone call National Geographic or David Attenborough - get a team out these to find out what’s going on.

[@SailingPantera]

Haha yeah someone would have to pay him an incredible amount for him (David Attenborough) to move his ass for this. I'm serious we need whale trainers and actual conservationists and real whale experts to make a decision on this. I'm already working on this with a few people from these backgrounds and we have all learned alot from these Orcas specifically. 👍🏿😁

[@tastetherainbow9643]

Let us know when we can see the results on the Discovery or Nat Geo channel :)

[@SailingPantera]

I'm afraid I'm off grid my life so I never get access to these things but I will do my best when I can if it arises. I'm sure you know already that Nat geo, History and discovery are terrible platforms to learn from but I guess it's the best for people on land etc. I would do my own research and gather other intelligences like conservationists, marine biologists, whale experts to look at this as Nat geo will have information on this in about 20, 30yrs time. I was amazed it took them 20 years or something to discover that fish talk to each other whereas I was already in the water as a free diver knowing this information. Just an example. To be fair I don't even like to use KZbin either as it's mostly shit information on here 😅👍🏿

[@chilesauce7248]

I dubbed them "The Rudder Buster Pod" really screwed up a guys rudder, check it out... kzbin.info/www/bejne/j16mip18rsR0osk I gather the pod is consists of young males, teenagers being rebels LOL.

[@reinesj111]

Needs to stop that pronto.

[@seandelaney1700]

Well this is a cheery sailing channel, a nice distraction from that messy Afghanistan affair. I hope to check back in when you are off Africa, I just know you are going to attract some malo hombres.

[@SailingPantera]

Thanks glad you like it. Hopefully I leave this place soon as its the worst. Il upload my latest when I get a spare day to do it. Then I'm not sure what content I do next if any.

[@mkanesy]

holy shit my dude, did they do any damage? Glad youre both ok, stay safe dude

[@SailingPantera]

Yeah they damaged the steering, rudders and Hull. I need to still dive the boat to see what further damage was done. Put it this way I still sailed 800 odd Nautical miles so it didn't stop us from continuing. Not even the engine fire we had in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. Plus dodging pirates off the coast of morocco🇲🇦🌊⛵😵👍🏿

[@rafao.y1654]

@@SailingPantera pirates? How come?

[@SailingPantera]

There off the coast of morocco spotted at least 2 boats when we were offshore in doldrums plus we had an engine electrical fire just after this incident.

[@CBrown9758]

@@SailingPantera wow! Do u believe the Orcas we're really trying to harm u?

[@SailingPantera]

Definitely yes

[@TH-uu3xp]

Wauw

[@williamgrimberg2510]

Too many people here on this planet which is stressing its resources and it’s other life forms. Go and tell you religious leaders that yes,the Bible says in the beginning to what, go out and populate the earth . I haven’t read the word “over” in there . I guess god thought we all would know arithmetic and maybe even care about his creation.

[@WildlifeObsessed]

And God did Fuck All about it, as usual.

[@andreleers9457]

Mayday?

[@SailingPantera]

@Andre leers. Yes "Mayday" follow the conversations & information then look again please. Its obvious why.

[@andreleers9457]

@@SailingPantera Just reading the German newsletter of ALLIANZ insurance in Munich and indeed, the attacks are serious and frequently. You're right, I was not aware of this.

[@SailingPantera]

Yeah it's got right out of hand now needs someone to step in and fix the situation before it gets much worse.

[@shanestewart9197]

Orcas have been attacking boats alit lately.

[@oceanecastelnau9821]

Fishermen have started dropping dynamite on them. It must be that they are just evil creatures that need to be dominated, right?

[@dunruden9720]

alit?

[@dizzyju]

Heartbreaking really we have so much to answer for . Xxx,

[@Folkperson]

Cant carry a firearm, ,,, but a bow, or better yet a crossbow would do it.

[@ShinLeeChan]

Unless I'm blind, I didn't see any attack. Or better, I can't be defined attack. Still strange that these animals are doing that, but something must have happened to them. I'm not saying that every orca it's like Free Willy, but not even the assassin sadists... Ofc must be quite experience being chased for so long without knowing what to expect from them. Until everyone is fine then it's great.

[@SailingPantera]

They broke my steering and rammed the boat and I counter steered so I think your blind with your assessment. As I was there you were not and most likely will never be.

[@ShinLeeChan]

@@SailingPantera Being polite for you isn't an option even when people didn't attack you?

[@SailingPantera]

@Stefano sorry for my angry typing I will explain. It was you who was rude as you stated that my video was click bait which is horse shit. Don't twist this crap on me.

[@ShinLeeChan]

@@SailingPantera Didn't say It was click bait, I said that for what I could see they chased you guys and that didn't seem an attack. Since even marine biologists can't really define this behavior it's quite hard for everyone to tell what is it for them. Ofc for us and our boats its frustrating and kinda dangerous, if not scary. Long short story, for them could be a fun game but for us it's quite different. And I mean that if they really want to get rid of a boat, they could sink it anytime. That's what I was trying to say last time. Safe Wind!

[@SailingPantera]

Yeah they are young and the mother didn't perfect her lessons for the calfs so they are quite shit at breaking boats but still extremely affective like I said before. Right protocols then it's relatively easy to minimalise the damage done to both the boat and the marine animals. Apologies for before as I'm attacked 24hrs a day by idiots and its rather overwhelming at times. I obviously misread what you wrote. 👍🏿

[@sabretom7594]

LMAO

[@Gawonii1Austencao]

Seems to me that these attacks happen in the same areas, but no where else in the world... What if these whales were trained to attack vessels? To try and render them helpless. Who stands to profit from this action? There is a dry dock in the area ranked #1 among sailers for rudder repair and other sail boat needs, and they may even a a tow boat to bring in those rendered incapiable of returning to port. Just seems weird to me, that this behavior with this pod of Orcas is an ungoing issue.

[@outoftime7740]

You people need to stop using the word “attacked” because that’s a false accusation. Your boat happened to be a plaything to these orcas, who happened to damage your boat. Was not an attack.

[@SailingPantera]

@outoftime. Grow a brain I'm sick of YOU PEOPLE not growing one.

[@yahatinda]

THEY ARE JUST FOLLOWING YOUR BOAT

[@SailingPantera]

SMFH

[@andygreggs]

Sack Sack camera woman.

[@SailingPantera]

@Andy Greggs. Nope she's the best crew and friend I've had and I trust her with my life. I'd Like to see you do better as you wouldn't because you will never get this opportunity to do anything like this. So stay at home behind your plastic keyboard and be safe as houses buddy. 👍🏿

[@andygreggs]

@@SailingPantera not knocking your better half in that respect . biscay force 10.. 35 ft no engine 3 days no telly wouldnt own one

[@SailingPantera]

Good luck, fair winds

[@SailingPantera]

Seems to me no one is qualified to talk about these attacks or anything for that matter, which is sad that the whole Internet community is completely stupid to the majority of information hense why I'm closing my account due to dumbass comments and opinions from mothers basement belief systems and general fat people who can't even leave the house let alone go on an adventure. My information and knowledge has always been wasted on the lot of you. Mic drop

[@nikkifoxx100]

No one except you 😂 go back to your crazy country if you want to shoot all that is moving around you, orcas are surely dangerous for us but we are in their zone so don't act like a f*cking settler, no one is dead yet and no one had to shoot them to survive so keep your crazy idea on your mind

[@nikkifoxx100]

@MethHead GeorgeFloyd do you talk about humans?

[@es_fernyy]

@MethHead GeorgeFloyd you also seem to unconditionally care for creatures that destroy ecosystems lol

[@SailingPantera]

@@nikkifoxx100 I rest my case 🙄

[@heidikickhouse-]

Please don't do this. You know the ignoramous mouthy are the 1%, they mean nothing. They are on every channel. Most of we 99% have stopped arguing, because we learned that that is what they live for. We ignore, which I know is harder when it is your content, your life and feels personal. If you can't continue, please at least, don't delete? You are supported. They shouldn't win.

[@pamtnman1515]

They aren’t attacking you. They’re Democrats demanding a free handout