The YachtMaster | Season 01 Episode 03

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

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[@skibum415]

That water in port is such a uniquely spectacular color. Between that, a great boat, and a sweet couple who appear deeply in love and eager to grow their bond while on the water... Great selection Tristan! 👍🏽

[@skiqsr]

Your interface with everyone is awesome. Very informative in simple terms.

[@ngkful]

IPS really is a game changer. Absolutely love it

[@nigeldewallens1115]

For me it was thumbs up for the couple and of course you too Captian! the last time I handled a boat was back in the eighties in Brighton! We never had bow thrusters and whilst we could bring the boat into a pontoon, it is for me! Absolutely fascinating to see it just how it is no done with bow thrusters! wow!! Thanks for letting a person watch how it is done today! Thank you to you and the couple that own the lovely boat too! 😉😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👌

[@derjaeger3321]

Joy sticks save a lot of fiberglass repairs and permit a faster learning curve. While one should always learn how to maneuver without them, as systems do fail or glitch, they get folks on larger boats quicker. You are a natural instructor. The Skipper is a smart guy, you are always learning things. And wow - I love those Predators. I would suggest the couple purchase a set of two way headsets. They are called “marriage savers”

[@connemarahandcraftedglass4059]

Thank you Steve and Linda. Keep praising each other. Great to know you can enjoy yachting even more!

[@robertfrost1683]

I saw Aquabanas off the beach in the Florida Panhandle recently, they are really brilliant in person. I saw electrosea strainers which automatically keep the strainers and seawater cooling water clean - very excellent ideas they have. I always check Marine Traffic when you do a vessel for the vessel and this one is there. They asked really good questions. Very nice Video !

[@darthkek1953]

Love this series. The Predator EVO range (55, 60) are some of the nicest sports cruisers on the production market. Really "macho" feel to them. In particular the 60 is just sublime. Full-beam master cabin, OK that's standard. Big VIP forward, OK so far so standard. Galley down, again that's standard. What's SPECIAL about the 60 Evo is it has a 3rd cabin AND a full mess (I don't use the word "dinette"). Three cabins for six people AND galley AND mess. AND it looks gorgeous. See the Virtual Yacht Broker tours of them, James, he did a great tour of some very high-spec visually pleasing spec boatshow models.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Thanks Steve and Linda for hosting Tristan and letting us all see how things are done! be safe and keep yachting!! 👍👍👊👊

[@Kim_Jensen]

Thank you so much for this video. You might just be one of the greatest marriage savers out there on the seas😁Great series, I love it

[@shaneatkinson4359]

Hi Tristan, love your channel, AWOL was a great boat and found you clips of entering Med ports really interesting. This new direction has some really good tips for everyday boaties. Anchoring is an art and many factor have to be taken into account as you point out. Having sailed mono's for many years we now sail a cat and have experience the "cat walk' on many occasions. in this scenario all other vessels are laying fairly stationary side to the tide/wind in a wind over tide situation, whereas we continually swing in a large circle meaning boats that thought they had moored far enough away all of a sudden find themselves very close. Just something to consider as prior to owning a cat were were oblivious to this factor.

[@lousey1969]

I just love these series that you do Tristan. As a fairly new entrant to the boating world I am hungry for tips and tricks as we well as my wife and I taking part in recognised courses. Love the 5 times advice as well!!!

[@alanblasczyk1779]

This series is great. Steve and Linda are good sailors already. Good job everyone.

[@Kaii_679]

This lovely people have a nice looking boat defoe the IPS drive and docking pilot stick is magic too. Great teaching Tristan with professionalism throughout 👏 👍

[@TradeWindgng]

Just brilliant keep them coming please.

[@littleboatcaptain6962]

Big thumbs 👍 up from me .this series goes from strength to strength. Can't wait for the next one

[@markerickson4273]

Thank you Capt. Tristan, good stuff.

[@peterwolf2497]

Awesome video Tristan, this is probably what a lot of owner/ operator's need a professional Captain to come on board their vessel and do a refresher ,

[@vincelardner330]

Thanks for another great episode in the series Tristan, and a big thank you to Steve and Linda, berthing and anchoring like pros.

[@buoyohbuoy790]

Great boat! Nice looking and handling. Great docking, in the absence of wind of course, but if it gets windy you have the thruster for insurance. With anchoring, depending on the part of the med you are in, noises do not necessarily mean you drag anchor. Oftentimes you anchor on sand, but the chain may run over patches of small stones, gravel or even pebbles. When the wind shifts, the chain resets and while running over those patches, usually full of seaweed too, it makes noises and vibrations similar to those of a dragging anchor... If I have space behind me and time, I go maximum zoom on the GPS, let the boat settle, and then as it oscillates, I would put a few MOB marks. It is the best way to ensure you are not really dragging anchor. I prefer doing that before repositioning, particularly at night, because when the wind picks up, you might no longer be able to spot the sand anymore. And with delta anchor, you do not want to be any seabed feature other than sand…

[@michaelstern1954]

Nice to see you teaching on this size boat. Keep up the good work.

[@cvs8545]

Tristan, I love this instructional series. And, BTW, you are an awesome teacher! (I taught primary school and can recognise a master at work. Good on you!) Love this couple - a very nice energy between them, and they just seem like lovely people too!

[@fredericforton3733]

Moraira Marina ! Beautiful place !

[@pat_salt]

One remark: sailboats track extremely well to the current because of the keel and large rudders. at anchorages with some (even small) current, sailboats may point to a completely different direction than motorboats - my sailboat is sometimes pointing stern to the wind, motorboats don‘t do that. so, motorboats should anchor at a safe distance from sailboats (and vice versa).

[@rvineyard5770]

This was the best episode thus far! Very insightful

[@michaelschneider3446]

That Kind of coaching should be taken by all who bought a boat

[@davedavids9619]

@Michael Schneider. I fully agree with you. Someone like Tristan on board who teaches you the correct way to handle the boat gives you a lot of confidence and a good basis from which you can build your skills. If you start off the wrong way it will only get worse. Great job by Tristan.

[@Derek191d]

Really enjoy these videos learning so much just watching them thankyou for all your advice , and looking forward too more episodes !!!!

[@NearbyCactus]

Really enjoying this series, learning heaps too.

[@colbystensland2508]

Thank you

[@smurf9857]

Enjoying these!

[@lemd49]

This is Tristan at his best! Been many times to Moreira and biggest problem is people not respecting Borneo radius, although can be much worse in Palma (Cala Portals Vells) when you need to be on guard w gaffe pushing away intruders !

[@Bb-yomomfugazzi]

Awesome couple.

[@cecillee2543]

Great series. Good instructor; good students.

[@bobuncle8704]

As he was saying, you can do something for years, but not necessarily the right way. They both seemed right ready to learn. 👍

[@koomaj]

Fantastic video, and they really have the dream boat.

[@lgriestra]

Another great class.

[@clarisd]

Having the abiltiy to have such instructions and realizing you were not utilizing all systems as well as perhaps developing habits that weren't safe! Wireless bluetooth headsets for less stress in communications, marriage saving to be sure! It would be best to have the instructor return a month or so after to observe and only aid in cases of safety! Lovely vessel and couple!

[@gsmith207]

Drone shots from above was really cool. Great Series T! Looking forward for more

[@martinosborne2842]

Great series👍👍👏👏👏

[@d14551]

Very interesting, thanks.

[@safesiteiow3786]

Thanks again 👍 Loved it

[@theirishman8356]

Love these new videos on helmsman handling. Very cool. ☘️🇺🇸👍

[@elias5230]

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[@simonsolnutica9381]

Good vid im ex sunseeker ....now in costa del sol ...here to help

[@patriciagassor4497]

Good tips there Tristan, especially on chain length, we encountered this when sailing in Greece, lots of yachts around us just dropping anchor wanting to get in for a swim and their boats swinging all over the place

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Cool new episode of the YachtMaster!! 👀👀👍👍👊👊

[@mickemike2148]

One thing that has helped us tremendously is the wireless Eartec intercom system. No need for any shouting anymore.

[@Russtofer]

Great vid but need to sort the interview sound out, more mic’s buddy!

[@FLGurl]

I have learned so much, and I do not even own anything floatable. No, wait, if you include the 6' floatation device meant for the pool, then ok. You would laugh at me navigating my way around the pool using my hands as bow thrusters and my feet landing on the ledge of the pool perimeter to become stationary! Thank you.

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

Great as always.

[@yachteducation]

Great video. I really like it😁

[@simonbarnard1861]

Wish we had IPS when we had our boat - so confidence inspiring, almost looks like cheating!!!

[@marksmallman4572]

Great tuition, IPS drives, no thanks, shafts and a bow thruster , yes please...

[@npreynolds]

Dude....proper miking prevents piss poor audio performance. Please mic up guests when interviewing. I expect more from you sir.

[@paulc3625]

+1

[@normbond8888]

This is quite different Tristan from SYC but nevertheless interesting. Learning through others adds content to your videos. One suggestion would be to try to slow down your camera movements especially in confined spaces as it causes a dizzying effect to the viewer as things flash by. Sometimes the audio pickup from the owners is hard to hear due to the mic position being too far away. Just a couple of small adjustments to otherwise great instructional videos for our entertainment. 🙏🇨🇦

[@connemarahandcraftedglass4059]

Yes more microphones to get the audio balanced.....

[@cruisecrazy7066]

As a friendly suggestion, please steady your camera work, and slow down the panning. Can you take a video course?

[@philipwilson8568]

That's why u get paid the dollar u do tristan small tweets help alot

[@Aran2323]

No idea where 3x the depth came from. I worked as a sailing instructor driving little 3m RIBs around, and even for those we were taught 5x the depth to anchor.

[@phatman3573]

Stupid question but how do you retrieve bow lines…..it’s always puzzled me when I’ve seen people drop them in lol…..

[@davedavids9619]

@Phatman, there is a smaller line connected to them, which runs to the shore. So when you do the 'Med mooring' you first throw the stern lines to the guys of the marina and they will then hand you the smaller line, which you have to walk forward and then you ultimately lift up the bow line (one by one).

[@phatman3573]

@@davedavids9619 thanks for that 👍

[@johnpenson8801]

Another great video Tristan. Just wondered why the owners had not invested in a couple of Bluetooth linked headsets? Then they could communicate quietly even if the wind is blowing.

[@collieri]

I think all new boat owners should be forced to own a 10m single engine cruiser with no thrusters and drive it about the solent for a summer. That's the in at the deep end version of yachtmastering. If you survive and your boat remains in one piece you can then drive a tanker.

[@ravenmoon1165]

How much does it cost to get this kind of hands on instruction? I am planning out getting my boat. I was thinking hire a captain for a year, but maybe that's not needed. I'm in the curious stage at this point.

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

I suggest checking with your local Marina. They may have some recommendations for local skippers

[@jjdebruyne]

Not sure I like this content as much. I much preferred you as a captain and showing us your journey. You can’t beat Nick at tours and meet the owners

[@patrickmolloy6994]

you need to sort the mike out. have your owners fitted with a clip on. Right now they're hard to hear while you're too loud. I'm loving this series though.

[@petertuite3885]

Need some radio mics, please stop using the camera one.

[@sxley898]

Need a separate channel for this content. Leaving SYC for the bigger stuff...?

[@dextersxxxxlab]

buy some microphones to put on with the people you visit on the boats. That way the sound of people being further away will also be at the same level as your own.