Three-day voyage on a 221' SUPERYACHT

[@CaptainPaulClarke]

Thank you all for watching. This was a fun passage. The weather gods were in our favor on this one, allowing the crew to get lots of work done before we arrived in Imperia and allowing me to give them a few days off after we safely tied up. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs-up, and if you haven't already, please subscribe. Also, we just soft-launched our merch store, so head over there to grab your official Loon Crew Shirt and Cap: yachtloon.com/merchandise/ Thank you, and see you next week as we start our SOF charter season

[@deniskulasevic4390]

Hello captain, I have been a big fan of yours since the beginning when you started the channel and I can say that you are the best channel with such a topic and beyond. I'm just curious, where did the videos from Croatia disappear this summer?😟

[@pomorackotor]

Hello captain. Do you need engineer from cruise ships? Thank you in advance

[@Cr4z33_YT]

@CaptainPaulClarke is there any way where we can know where you are in real-time? You passed by Otranto and I missed the chance to see your beautiful boat. 🥲

[@christianebersold829]

Sir, what do you do in case of piracy? Do you have weapons on board?

[@SonjaIngram1]

The galley queens making me soup so I would feel better was my highlight for sure 🙏🏻❤️ you guys are rockstars

[@christinegivens9048]

Awe. Love you guys. ❤❤❤

[@charliebanks8419]

A free t-shirt is well worth it to keep the Pilots happy. It would be a shock for the Pilots in the port hopping on other mega-yachts wearing Loon t-shirts

[@erickagochimwaura230]

Exactly 💯

[@MrMinnesotaMac]

We used to give out cartoons of Marlboro's to keep the Pilots happy. Then we got a Captain who was a company guy, and he tried to save the company some money by giving the pilots half a carton. Next thing you know, we had a 12 hour wait before we could proceed. We were back to a carton on the next trip.

[@DaliTaliani-wz4ti]

Taking trips like this really made retirement fun. It’s been six years since I retired, and while inflation has made it harder to maintain the same lifestyle, I occasionally worry about outliving my savings due to sequence of returns risk. I've noticed my withdrawals are making it harder to recover, and it’s not something I can easily ignore. These days, I mostly stick to the boring stuff just to stretch things out a bit longer.

[@ZaheerGandobarwa]

I’m nearing retirement myself, and I had similar concerns. I started investing later than most, and just relying on ETF compounding wasn’t cutting it for me either. After working with a financial advisor, I managed to restructure my investments and am now on track to retire with around $5 million. If I hadn’t sought advice, I doubt I’d be as confident in my plan right now

[@DaliTaliani-wz4ti]

I’m trying to figure out the best approach for my portfolio. How did you find your advisor? I feel like I need that kind of guidance too

[@ZaheerGandobarwa]

I usually steer clear of recommending specific people because financial needs are so personal. But I can say that working with Emily Ava Milligan has made a world of difference for me. I noticed her strategies are tailored to fit personal goals and make sense for different needs. It might be worth exploring to see if her approach resonates with you.

[@DaliTaliani-wz4ti]

Thanks for that. I did a quick search and found her page. I was able to email so I sent over a few questions to get more info. Appreciate you sharing

[@leetemple19]

Wow how scammy does this sound lol

[@scottfulcher6330]

I love how you show all aspects of super yachting! It’s not all all beautiful scenery, it’s inspecting the boat, making soup for sick crew, training, and maintaining. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@World-through-my-camera]

I cycled across South of France this week - Coming round Cap D´Antibes, I spotted an achored yacht that looked like Loon. I assumed it wasn`t. Later that evening I saw the crew having a beer at The Hop Store in Antibes. They all looked very happy to be together and they were very polite, great to see. Cycled round the cape again the next morning and the yacht was still there and looked amazing in the morning sun. 👍

[@motoryachtloon]

Amazing! We love meeting our fans. The crew got a few days rest in Antibes last week 🛥️😎

[@MollyR123]

I love quiet Sunday mornings drinking my coffee and enjoying a great Loon video. The detailed descriptions of the maintenance required for the boat are awesome. Thanks Loon crew!

[@stephenstange4194]

I love that even though everyone is quite busy, Nina took time to make a special meal (chicken soup) for a crew mate who was sick. I also am always amazed at how much maintenance is required to keep the ship looking so awesome!

[@mjay4700]

Thank you for bringing back the map/travel/route view where it shows the little cartoon ship bouncing around. Thats my favorite!

[@JeffGarner-d6g]

Love your content. Especially enjoy you don’t show internal drama, just what it takes to keep a beautiful vessel like the 221 running. Please keep the vids coming;

[@Dankgamer97]

Discovered this channel like 1-2 weeks ago, i'v binged hours and hours watching the videos! love it !

[@motoryachtloon]

Amazing! Welcome to our channel 🛥️😎

[@amiliogarcia]

Always love watching you guys give it your full on best motor sailing trips around the med. I missed the summer season this year, but managed Turkey late October and flying back home to Scotland in the next week or so. Turkey has some awesome sailing and it's a hop and skip from the Greek Islands. Mb see you guys at the rugby in Scotland next year. ❤

[@Constabruity]

A 40-minute video on Sunday? What a treat.

[@motoryachtloon]

🛥️🍻

[@mikew3922]

So interesting to watch these videos. I used to be in the US Navy on surface combatants, so I am very familiar with life onboard a surface ship. What I found so fascinating to watch the crew do their jobs and how they did those jobs compared to my experiences in the Navy. My job was to drive the ship as OOD (Officer of the Deck), was very amazed at the level of technology now available on the bridge...sure wish we had that stuff back then! Keep up the great videos!!

[@filmcrew3531]

Dolphins in the wild, that is where they should only be seen! Cheers M/Y Loon! Great video as always! Cheers Loonatics!

[@motoryachtloon]

Natures original Pilots. It’s always amazing to have dolphins on the bow The crew always come running when announced on the radio 🛥️🐬😎

[@davidprins5504]

​@@motoryachtloon and porpoise in the north sea love them!!!

[@Mox3d]

Hello team, Just like to say what a privilege it is to see some of what goes on. Love every one of you, know each and every individual works hard, thank you and keep well.

[@foepoll2024]

I love the way crew get to step up, learn, get trained, and build their personal capability. 👍

[@libertybelle371]

Thanks Captain Paul and crew. Love to see more footage of the food prepped and served by Chef, and the interiors - ie girl stuff! :)

[@keithrogers1382]

Thumbs up to the crew. Looking so professional and happy

[@MarcusSHere23]

Love the behind the scenes, takes an army! What a great crew, one day I will be on this ship.

[@stevea9604]

Wow…Sunday dinner looked like an amazing treat…Hoping the soup hit the spot and got her better 👍🏻😁🌊👌🏻

[@philgardiner445]

Love these vlogs. Videography has come on leaps and bounds and the crew are now so much more relaxed and natural in front of the camera. Keep it up!

[@paulkersey2179]

What a nice passage, thanks for taking us along.

[@calpearson3724]

Makes my Sundays to see the action and routine. Excellence in the mundane is how mastery is demonstrated!

[@bruceroaf]

loon, Aquholics,super yacht captain what more could I want for on a Sunday. Had a few hours out on my 6.5 Rib yesterday but a bit choppy and windy . Love the Loon videos top rate editing, I will never step foot on a super yacht due to total lack money lol. But watching the loon crew at work is a delight.

[@squirrelwood8008]

Technically you could set foot on one if you go to one of those boat shows. It is even quite affordable :) No staying over night though.

[@Katy_Jones]

@@squirrelwood8008 We used to have a bit of a game where we would try to exude the air of lotsofmoney at shows and see who could get a tour of the most expensive boat.

[@LyndaBullivant]

So impressive, ship shape and Bristol fashion. Bon voyages always.

[@jeffharper6259]

Thank you for another amazing video. The crew, the boat and the captain on point again! Great job Steve for capturing everything so well. Hello everyone from Ontario, Canada.

[@DAB3258]

Also I very mich enjoyed the "repair parys. Nicely done, the repair and the editing.Got to keep that big 'ole girll "night on the town" ready!!

[@TheBiggs1983]

Awesome video.. guys, really enjoyed it. Lots of awesome facts. Lovely to Maxine. Alex is an outstanding engineer. Bjorn is excelling with his training for chief officer. Food in the galley looks brilliant… really lovely stuff.

[@jessieowenwillis5755]

Brought here because of Nina’s channel!

[@macfanguy]

Always a good time seeing what Loon is up to.

[@randyjude3046]

As always... FANTASTIC voyage!! Thanks all for a great view and spectacular crew sharing!

[@JBE158]

Really cool video to see the day-to-day on the boat. Thanks for this video, crew!

[@dailyp1]

Steve, or whoever is tasked with the music selection throughout the episodes is playing some great choices. The music is perfect for each segment. Excellent job. As for the skipper, he needs to pick up the pace a little. He's starting to slack off a bit. Just kidding Paul. You run a tight ship Mate. Love each and every episode and look forward to sailing with all of you in the near future. God Bless and safe sailing, ALWAYS ! ! ! !

[@donready1995]

Great video to Paul Steve and the rest of the crew! Always enjoy watching your day to day activity. Well done, Don R. Baltimore, Maryland

[@journeyofjerry820]

Looks to be a wonderful life working aboard The Loon with such fantastic people around you. If I only knew about this when I was a young man. Love ya LOON !!

[@DAB3258]

Time stamp...approx 22min the Chef's are "Chefing"!!! Love that!!! Go Loon!!

[@motoryachtloon]

Haha what else can we say? Generators and generating Keep it going…

[@mark82421]

Love seeing the checks you are doing to make sure all is OK, nice to see the drone with the camera on top !

[@kevinsimm2063]

Great news update, captain , when do you empty blackwater tanks , not the best subject but ,someone's got to do it ! 😮

[@delgadomd1]

Great job. Thanks for continuing to bring us great content. Continued professionalism at its best. Thanks for sharing

[@motoryachtloon]

Thank you 🛥️😎

[@olayinkaoyo]

Very interesting. Such lovely weather. Thanks for sharing.

[@stanwalls6434]

Thank you I appreciate you sharing I really enjoy keeping up with you guys!⚓️❤️⚓️❤️

[@sailingxtremeadventures542]

Nina, shock horror Bisto gravy granules Nooooo! Great video again Steve.

[@roygrillo2984]

A gorgeous yacht and beautiful drone footage as always. Fun to watch.

[@trajkovski5890]

I'm actually a sailor, but I really enjoy watching your videos. Above all, I always find it funny how you are happy about 1kt of wind because that would be boring time on a sailing boat

[@stevea9604]

Great seeing everyone doing what they do and do so well 👍🏻😁🌊🤪😎

[@cerealport2726]

the Pilot asking about Tshirts gives me flashbacks to customs and immigration in various countries where the most common question by the staff was "what have you got for me....?". If you didn't have anything that they wanted, then life got difficult, not terrible, but just difficult...

[@tonydownunder5703]

Great video, Really really enjoyed it. A bit of everything. Well done guys 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jaysmith8199]

Alex and Steve are v funny - British sense of humour 😁 Nina knows chicken soup is a panacea for all ills... . But...... no yorkshire puds with roast beef is sacrilege 😯😊

[@johncozad7834]

Today's video gave me flash backs. I was in the Navy and the fire drills were always understandably needed but definitely sucked. Love the videos, keep up the good work.

[@motoryachtloon]

Yea there not much fun. I would assume they’re more serious and important on Navy ships. 🛥️🧑‍🚒👨🏻‍🚒

[@ctsheehan]

this type of intro is best!

[@dominikscholz4880]

Lot of our SAILWEEK boats in the intro. I like. So sad I wasn't skippering that week. Would have loved to meet you guys!

[@motoryachtloon]

Next time for sure! Make sure to come by and say hi

[@dominikscholz4880]

@@motoryachtloon we always miss us by a few days, no matter if in SOF or Croatia 😄 but sometime we will manage to meet up 😀👍

[@guymanheim]

Steve, the graphic overlays are fly!! Nice production.

[@tylerviljoen5124]

This was such a good passage! Clear seas and lots of work getting done 🤙🏻

[@jerrybarrett6376]

Great video and a special hi to Nina, she is one super chef.

[@motoryachtloon]

Yes she is!! 🛥️👩‍🍳

[@julesforsyth2996]

Another great trip, didn't see the final part of the crack being fixed but maybe its not finished yet. Cant wait for the next one.

[@timjorden8329]

Yay. I was waiting patiently

[@maryholder3795]

Sunday is here, so that means a Loon video . Oh yum Chicken and Broccoli soup 🍲 where we're you ladies in the galley when I was poorly 😢 recently. Great video of life on Loon, with great filming of the crew outside, very busy guy's. As I'm sure all the girls, engineers and galley are busy for yhr next oh my - 3 back to back charters WOW 😳. I'm sure you'll all be fine ss you cope. Take care.😮

[@DanielBengtsson]

Really nice video, Steve. You rock!!!

[@motoryachtloon]

Thank you @Daniel 🛥️😎

[@timjorden8329]

@@DanielBengtsson we all know this is Steve’s fake account 😝

[@motoryachtloon]

😂

[@kristinb5121]

A special Loon Pilot tee would go down a treat. Probably become a collectors item among the port pilots. Make sure this pilot's name goes down as the inspiration.

[@sharonwhite1985]

Love Croatia - we were there on Marella Explorer 2 in May for a two week Adriatic/Eastern Mediterranean cruise - nice to see her in the background of some of your shots! Recognised the Franjo Tubman bridge.

[@YachtsandtheSea]

Cool!!! Vivement la prochaine vidéo.

[@melissalambert7615]

Love all, esp. kitchen crew. Have to say having worked with engineers, love the "you touch, you die" type note. Do you have a desalination system? Could you show it/mention how it works. Love the maps!

[@erickagochimwaura230]

Watching and following from Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪, Pilot just wanted a souvenir no need to judge him and be hard on him and again it would be good PR for the company.

[@nieldks]

I love more about the food preparation

[@tonysmith9061]

That was a really fun video!

[@coyote2007pl]

Greetings from Poland to all the crew and a special one for Natalia 😀

[@motoryachtloon]

Hello and welcome 🛥️🇵🇱

[@grumblewoof4721]

With the sudden tragic sinking of sailing vessel Bayesian it has been highlighted that Super Yacht passengers are not required to do a safety drill and life preserver training, unlike cruise ship passengers. Do you see a change to the rules or a voluntary safety drill being introduced on Super Yachts and Loon in the near future ? Do you already do one when the guests board ?

[@willexart]

When I’ve watched loon’s videos of their safety drills I’ve always wondered what they would be doing differently if they had passengers on board. Abandon ship during a fire and wearing the submersion suits for example, what do passengers do? Or man over board, I bet the passengers would love to get in the way and “help”?

[@grumblewoof4721]

@willexart Indeed, what happens to the passengers ? I think the idea might be that as there are only 12 passengers, then the 20 crew can help them get off but, as happened on Bayesian, all but one of the crew got off but 5 passengers got trapped in a cabin and drowned. With some irony, I think, Bayesian statistics is a statistical theory and method of data analysis that uses Bayes' theorem to update prior knowledge with observed data... I.e. learn from your mistakes and successes, and predict the future.

[@willexart]

@@grumblewoof4721I was watching a programme about the yacht and the ultimate stability angle amongst other things. I wonder what will come from this and MAIB’s findings.

[@grumblewoof4721]

@willexart a youtuber - esysman (name if chanel is changing), has done several in-depth analysis of the sinking, and it seems that nothing can be ruled out at this stage... bad sudden weather event is major contributor, but also, crew errors and design flaws may be significant. The keel being raised, but that is normal when not under sail, the doors to the saloon area would slide open when the ship tilted as they were heavy... this could have let in water, there are side entrances for the helm that are below main deck level and then there are side and rear drop down platforms that could have been open during the storm as the weather was calm before it hit. It was 4am so most crew asleep as well as passengers. We will see what is discovered when they raise it. I expect it will take years and perhaps prosecutions before any new rules are introduced.

[@willexart]

@@grumblewoof4721I think it’ll take a while for prosecutions but maib work quite quickly, I’d be surprised if that report isnt completed before the end of the year.

[@stanwalls6434]

Man I was just going to ask where is Max?? Thanks for that, she’s a keeper!⚓️❤️19:00

[@davebarksdale]

Ha, I have that same Wera kit, as well as a bunch more different sets. They are not cheap. 😁😁

[@Hyakman5408]

Definitely a "DON'T touch my tools!" expression happening there 😀

[@AaronSMcC]

Excellent video.

[@rayb3117]

Great passage. I hope that one area is all repaired and looking spiffy.

[@MarkWhitcombe]

I am so hooked on watching you and the crew's trips through the Med and the Caribbean. Guess you could call me a motor yacht Loon groupie 😂. With your SOP's regarding drills, if you have anyone on board who misbehaves whether it be crew or guest's, do you have a brig on board or do you just make arrangements for them to be put off the boat.

[@SteveLaston-ji7gv]

To Grumblewoof Thank you thank you so much for that informed response to my comment 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Ur the best

[@ally1827]

One of my favourite places in the world ❤

[@mhj173]

Love love all your videos! I look forward to them every week! I saw that Loon is for sale though - what does that mean for you guys? I hope we will keep being able to enjoy following your journey on Loon!

[@thomasmoeller3446]

With the recent tragedy of the yacht sinking and loss of life, it's really good to see your team is actively working drills for various emergencies. Will you be extending a program to guests or do you already have one in place? It is like a cruise ship with a video you can watch before you board?

[@willexart]

I had to rewind because I thought I saw chef Nina helping tie the boat to the dock. You’ll want to watch her captain Paul or she’ll be throwing you overboard and driving the boat soon!

[@motoryachtloon]

Hahaha noted 🛥️👩‍✈️

[@dgmaffi]

Another awesome video! The FOMO is real! Thank you for sharing, Capt. Paul & Crew! I realize these videos are well behind the current date but, I wanted to ask a random question: Capt, Paul, was Loon anywhere near Sicily when Bayesian sank? I am just wondering if you guys had to reroute due to the weather. Did you guys see any crazy weather patterns on the radar? Stay safe out there!!

[@OctaneExpress]

When towing the tender at night do you use running lights on the tender? Red/green

[@auldmart]

Does Loon have a desalination plant to produce fresh water for rinsing down the boat each day

[@СашаС-е9о]

Good job, Hello from the Russia ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@darrynruzicka2883]

Love this channel!!! So makes me want to be there!

[@wethenorth6437]

Given the recent tragedy with the Bayesian yacht sinking do you do a safety drill with guests? Are they shown where life jackets and escape hatches are? If not will this be something you might add? Thanks and love watching you guys.

[@motoryachtloon]

Yes, we did this even before this tragedy. We haven’t had to change much as we already do an in depth walk through with the guests on emergency procedures. Not saying Bayesian didn’t they were a professional crew that got caught in a freak storm.

[@wethenorth6437]

@@motoryachtloon Thanks so much for replying and I'm glad to hear you and the guests are well prepared. I can't imagine being caught in such disastrous weather and my heart goes out to the guests and crew member who lost their lives as well as the guests and crew who survived. It's a wake up call as to how quickly you can be thrown under the bus by a boat builder and the media at large. Outrageous statements and accusations before all the facts are in. Anyway have a great day and fair winds to you all.

[@motoryachtloon]

We 100% agree, and the industry as a whole is disgusted by Giovanni Costantino's, Italian Sea Group CEO's, comments without any supporting facts. We and many other crew members will never recommend any ISG boats to our guests and clients.

[@flua1508]

​@motoryachtloon So interesting to read this. I have been following this tragedy closely together with my family, as we had several small yachts over time. We felt so bad about the immediate accusations of the crew by a CEO who should be a professional in his role. I hope this case will be looked at from all angels, and the crew will be treated to a fair case. I really enjoy your videos, which the algorithm showed me precisely because I was researching so much on the Bayesian... Wishing you safe travels and good weather wherever you go! Love all videos from Croatia especially, as we had our boat there most of the time - sweet memories.... Thank you for sharing!!

[@gavinhay6627]

Pretty convenient having a supermarket right there where you docked.

[@dwightyoung8878]

It seems you are constantly washing the boat. I know you generate your own fresh water, do can you estimate how much water you use daily?

[@felixrojas5063]

Loved the video Again as always however was shocked for the first time crew member Courtney spoke ugly to another Latin crew member about ability to venture getting off vessel and venturing like others offshore just saw it very rude if it would’ve been me, I think I would’ve gave her a piece of my mind, but there was no reason for her to speak to someone like that point blank. Other than that I love your videos motoryacht I have to see every day I have seen all the videos every last one most of them two or three times, I love the loon and all the crewmembers. You do a great job absolutely wonderful.

[@forthrightnight]

Good stuff.

[@SofianaKusuma]

Nice video this one. Enjoyed so much watching it🫰🏼

[@motoryachtloon]

Thank you Sofiana 🛥️🥂

[@Lazz2112]

Another great episode!

[@motoryachtloon]

Thank you 🛥️😎

[@NorCalPhil]

You guys just snuck that link to the merch store right in there! Can’t wait to get my shirt.

[@windwardhaven]

Pilot liked Capt Paul's shirt..."where's mine?"

[@bulderdoos]

Pretty shameless if you ask me, but hey, fortune favors the bold

[@motoryachtloon]

We gave him a link to our merch store

[@jaskobut9335]

@@bulderdoos I'm from Croatia and to me that was just embarassing and unproffesional even if it may have been a joke. Welcome to the Balkans.

[@darrenknowles842]

Love Sunday morning drops. (Here in Cali, USA)

[@motoryachtloon]

Wow! Thank you! It’s 5pm here in Europe when we release them. 🛥️😎

[@christianjensen6425]

Love your new deck/cook position, just make sure she doesnt start to hose down her pots and pants 😀

[@unnintube]

Hi, newby follower here 🎉can you tell me since everyone talked about selling Loom - what happens to crew, usually does new owner switch new staff or? Thank you so much for your videos, you have already so much to do even without extra work filming 😯😁👍

[@stevea9604]

Seeing the live stream not as a live stream was cool 👍🏻😁👌🏻

[@christinegivens9048]

Rock star parking! 🎉

[@garycassady746]

I am a great fan of tour channel - love the crew stories and all. Question though, what is the extending and retracting pole on the bow of Loon? Thanks, Gary

[@ajrugp]

Please show more of projects like the one Dylan is doing!

[@motoryachtloon]

Will do 😎