TOWING A $10MILLION LUXURY SUPER YACHT TO SEA (Captain's Vlog 152)

The 122ft Super Yacht AWOL departs Seven Stars shipyard in Pisa with 2 tug boats pulling her down the long canal. With low bridges and shallow depths, Motor Yacht AWOL must navigate herself safely to the open sea. The bridges are so low that the radar mast was removed in order to get her out to sea as she passes the vast sun flower fields and the Camp Derby military base.
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[@scabthecat]

Does AWOL have a comparable amount of visibility to other super yachts? Having watched a few of your videos I was thinking AWOL would benefit from having a stern station for docking manoeuvres. I don't know anything about boating, I just watch a little too much youtube and am interested.

[@davidzimmer2694]

I imagine it's a emotional thing to get back to sea. It always was for me. When the word is passed, "underway, making way" I almost cried. Lol. Great job Skipper, fair winds.

[@idhammuchtar6870]

I'm just an ordinary people... but always dreaming to own this kind of yacht. I'm always watch a 'boat show', 'aquaholic', and so on while lying on my bed before I sleep. I know its impossible for me to own it but, dreaming is free right... ;) And last night I found this channel and I think it a must for me to subscribe and ring the bell. Keep bringing more dream to me capt!! Kudos from Malaysia!!

[@ecan533]

"Hey Chad, have you ever been tugged?" Genuis

[@johnbyrne3831]

Has Chad ever been tugged 🤔. Oh Matron 😂😂 Another great blog T, great to see you on the blue again.

[@markoalbers5139]

The look on Chad's face!! Priceless! 😂😂😂😂😂 Caught me by surprise too!

[@valleepage2726]

I requested that you showed this return trip back to the ocean! It's so fantastic to see you in water and moving.

[@fp30e]

Captain Tristan, What an amazing Video. Very professional and so watchable. It's good to see what happens behind the scenes. Take Care

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

Good day Tristan. Don't forget what draws many viewers. It's the old adage that if you have to ask how much the gas would cost, you can't afford the boat. Well I just can't imagine tug boats, or dry docking, or any of that. WHAT THE HECK DOES THAT COST keeps racing through my mind. Keep the numbers coming. Use the 1980's Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous as your benchmark. Candidly, impress us by comparing it to our poverty (figuratively). I love your channel. Keep up the great videos!

[@petermckinnon7102]

Absolutely enjoying this series.

[@philscott7949]

Camera tip for Chad: 1mm of camera movement = 1m of image movement. In other words, make camera movements (or zoom) very slow and gentle. Fast movement ≠ dynamic content 😎

[@sukemecuke]

Was thinking the same thing, or get a gimbal to reduce the amount of camera shake/vibration as you move about.

[@Donald_Shaw]

Always interesting content and great commentary. Thanks once again, Captain Tristan.

[@Randstad007]

Love your vlogs fascinating for me...and even though I get seasick on damp grass.. I dream of spending time on AWOL in the beautiful places you visit..great videos and glad your back in the water!...good luck ..

[@alelwin]

Outstanding content again and again. I have learned so much. Please keep making these amazing entertaining and very informative videos. AWOL and your entire crew are so professional. I love your content. Stay safe out there. Cheers.!!!

[@ozsimflyer]

Awesome to see AWOL Underway once again, however tenuously. Been looking forward to this for a while. Great work. Looking forward to more great content 👍

[@adrianhobbins1230]

Great video Tristan. I know it was some time back now but you must have been so pleased to back on the water and looking forward to your trip to the Adriatic. I can’t wait to see that journey.

[@richardsheldon7473]

Hi tristram, amazing vlog,its amazing to see awol finally back on the water ready for the sea Stay safe, Cheers

[@castletransport]

I bet your happy now Tristen that your finally on your way to open sea. I'm happy for you

[@chriskeenan1]

As of 22/09/20, 99 people disliked this video. What were they thinking. I’m new to the channel and I think the videos are great. Keep them coming. 👍🏼

[@adamrootes3580]

I have only been following you for a couple of months, but i am totally hooked, i spent 7 years in the army with 3 of those competive sailing for my corp and the army, mainly out of Gosport with stints in the med and the baltic. Thank you so much for your very informative channel and i will look forward to seeing each Vlog as it notifies me, keep up the amazing work and the insight to a different life on a the amazing AWOL 👏

[@leop9021]

Who would have thought that a stint in the Army would land you sailing. And what a great job to have in the Army, competitive sailor! 😁

[@Philipk65]

Great to see you in the water again and at the dock ready to get back in the Mediterranean. you look really happy about that. Great videos Tristan.

[@macscotsman51]

Good to see you back on the water. Looking forward to more. Thanks

[@robertmcclure9674]

This was the best video yet. So fun to watch this journey and so informative. 😀

[@maxnex7676]

Finally AWOL on the move under her own power, it's been a long wait but I'm sure it will be worth it. Best wishes for a successful summer season.

[@itkovian11]

That bridge passing was so close even I got nervous!

[@kenbryant2570]

Great Video Capt. I really enjoyed seeing what was involved in getting AWOL to the sea.

[@eveningstar1]

Holy cow!! You raffled a week on AWOL!! Who won? That would have been amaaaaaazing.

[@ngreed]

So cool to see the ship back in the water and moving under her own power! Nice video.

[@ddsg1]

Finally got to the last video after binge watching for four days!!.

[@SailingMalie]

Fascinating Tristan, I followed your route on google maps and and all made good sense. Thanks for sharing.

[@basharb4678]

Great video , have a safe good enjoyable season , Captain with your lovely crew

[@deonpienaar2216]

i'm from SA. Love super yacht AWOL. Love your blog . Good luck to your season.

[@raymayes6639]

Brilliant and informative video.

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

One of your best. Your energy levels rise the closer you get to putting out to sea.

[@live4trucking]

22:32 When you said that you go to your personal favorite cruising grounds, Croatia, it was really nice to hear. I live in Zadar and it would be interesting to see you here with us. I'm also about to buy a boat, but it will be a bit smaller than the AWOL 🤣🤣🤣

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

If you get the marine radar app (it's free) you can see where just about every boat (over 20ft anyway) is on the planet. You can enter the name of boat and it shows where it is and loads of details like speed and destination etc...

[@classicraceruk1337]

Great blog again it’s good to AWOL where it is meant to be floating on the sea!!!

[@tomoliver5371]

Loving the videos! Can you do a video on your passage planning and navigation?

[@roberteellis]

Most excellent video.

[@mark568126]

Congrats good to see you underway again

[@disabledglobalchallenge290]

love the channel miss my days at sea in the med keep up the good work.

[@stevenzobel4517]

Always interesting always interesting looking forward to the footage video with future Voyages of a wall in your crew have a great day Tristan

[@williamjarrett3468]

As always great content thanks for always sharing

[@vickyb5935]

I could just imagine, being the captain, how you must be dying to get all the “getting there” stuff over with so that you can get back to the open ocean, your real love!!!!

[@MBinMA]

I think that vIdeos like this one -- and some of your others where you travel long distances -- would be improved with maps briefly showing starting point, course, and destination. Long-time subscriber here, though this is my first comment. And, yes, I did buy a raffle ticket for the week aboard AWOL! :-)

[@angelavenger332]

This one is very easy to find on GoogleMaps: Seven Stars Marina & Shipyard, Pisa, Italy (NW to the airport of Pisa) - and down the channel to Livorno :)

[@henrycarlson7514]

Thank You for sharing

[@gsmhnc12]

Happy to see AWOL back under her own power. Congrats.

[@paulwegner582]

Love the videos always look forward to seeing the next one 👍

[@chunkychinn]

20k views and they can't be bothered to signify with a 👍or a👎 pretty poor show. Come on people your want hung one of the very best Yacht Captains here! Nice to see you nearly back on the seas again Capt. Mortlock. Would love to see you one day do a trip down the amalfi coast stopping off at Portifino, Portovenere and Capri. Three of my favourite Tuscan places. Then a quick trip to Venice! Dreams eh! Keep well hope you're going to have a good Summer. Oh just one thing, can you try and put the ads further apart, driving me mental!

[@markchip1]

The crane has its "outriggers" for stability when lifting.

[@jamesferguson6583]

Not everyone speaks crane

[@MinecraftKING-se7qk]

James Ferguson lol

[@vicmoore7871]

@@jamesferguson6583 Why not?

[@Salmon4lif3]

James Ferguson think that’s why he told you!🤣

[@paulquigley6473]

Exciting times, can't wait for Croatia.

[@ArdjanVideo]

More of those time lapses like the segment in the end! And I love to hear you're also in the Adriatic Sea. If I win the week on AWOL, I will take the night train to Venecia to get on board there. No flying for me... :-)

[@tassilosteinbrenner5003]

you look very euphoric... GREAT!

[@ghl3488]

Thanks for a very interesting video Tristan. regards Gareth

[@BuddhaAfterDark]

Your content just keeps getting better and better! Love me some super yacht captain! :)

[@braedenmathieson9250]

Great video Tristan. I felt like I was there with you guys.

[@robertfrost1683]

Didn’t know you carried Guns on the AWOL ~ chad definitely has a pair of Guns 💪 ! Really looking forward to Croatia !

[@keetelemetry]

That had to have felt awesome to be back at the helm.

[@BernardBorel]

Following your location via marine Tracker. Interesting to follow you vlog’s and your location real time. Take care. Side note, interesting what the cruise ships have been doing.

[@simonesimone3511]

u guys are living my dream

[@StephanPluemer]

Nice Video, good Work! Regards from Germany ;)

[@K0tt88]

small yacht for small family. looks like good !

[@stephenkayll5241]

Just seen your location as of 17.07.2020 @ 17.05 GMT, I won't post location. Enjoying your Vlogs as usual, very informative.

[@justinsteele5822]

Tugged before 555 😂

[@rightsideupvt]

That yacht on the stands next AWOL there looked pretty sweet.

[@loriw2661]

Wow! It was a lot closer than I thought it was going to be going under that bridge.

[@rockysouthflorida1707]

Well Hot digigity Dam! AWOL is finally out of the coronavirus ship yard in Ol Italy! Congrats SYC can not wait to see the summer cruise VLOG as were are in coronavirus hell in the states and social isolating and trying to stay virus free! Keep the SYC VLOG entertainment coming! Cheers from the STATES! aka Covid hell! LOL!

[@sladejackson2764]

Love it

[@christopherjohnson3520]

Awesome 😎

[@phil251170]

Can someone please tie the front parasols in the same way. That was killing my OCD! Great video Tristan. All the best to you and your crew.

[@chunkychinn]

Me too!

[@gnufz8623]

You must be so happy to be able to produce some real content again 😜. Great video! 👍

[@rabbittoil8350]

Hey, isnt it your 152th video :D - Big fan, you seem like a cool guy. 'Keep up the good work, appreciate the videos!

[@gavintippet5279]

loved it

[@timw6596]

Free to watch except we have to watch the dozen or so ads !

[@burninsound]

Hope to see Awol in Ibiza on September

[@CarstenDittrich2014]

Hi Tristan - another informative and great video. Thank you. You mentioned a Night Vision Camera - would you perhaps in a future video show that and it's use? Thanks much in advance...

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Horseshoes and hand grenades and now curling. You had a Mile on the data domes. Great video Tristan been gone a while. Just ferried a Nordhavn 64. Got to figure out how to make a few million. Beautiful yacht.

[@Indigo4711]

I noticed that while the radar mast was being fitted, the chap in the red top was working aloft sans any harness.

[@andyshires1679]

Triston - enjoy your channel. I was curious how you go about recruiting a crew and what qualifications you require. Keep up the good work!

[@BigDThatsMe]

Those are small tugs. The tugs on the Panama Canal are massive power tugs. My close friend was a captain on a canal tug and I used to go with him frequently. You don't really realize the power until you push or pull on a large ship. That's when the tug bares down and shows its impressive power. I am sure you are familiar with the term "red on the right returning", referring to chanel buoys? The term refers to the red color buoys are on the right, and the green on the left when entering into any port or harbor. If the red buoys are on your left, that means you are leaving the port. Great video as always captain. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrTrapper28]

You have got your colours round the wrong way. When entering a port/Chanel from the sea Red bouys on your left (portside) and green on the right (starboard side to) is correct . Opposite for when leaving!

[@gideonvanmarsenille1447]

@@MrTrapper28 There are two systems in place worldwide, IALA A and IALA B. The Americas and some parts of Asia use the IALA B system whilst the rest of the world uses A. Only difference between the two are the colours of the lateral buoys. Top marks remain the same in both systems.

[@bradcollins9647]

Of course these tugs are small. You do not need real tugs for a motor boat like that. Those small vessels do the job.

[@BigDThatsMe]

@@bradcollins9647 yes I get it, I totally get it, just making small talk, and remembering the large tractor tugs I grew up around. Those tugs had a much different purpose than theese.

[@MrTrapper28]

I accept I should have added when in U.K. Waters

[@Baranoeda]

Great channel! Can I come along in your trip around Italy, to Croatia and back towards Mallorca? Cant wait to see the rest of the trip. Great filming!

[@timbolton129]

Tongue twister ,Tris...😝

[@stephenscott963]

Always appreciate your videos but always like when you have more teaching info? Why do you use tugs, depth of canal, with etc, I noticed a yacht going past you when you were tied up to take on radar and he wasn’t being towed? Also what did you mean about engineering watching for mud? Also do you use specific lines for tugs, and how are they set up exactly on which cleats etc? Just curious?!!! Thanks again!

[@markjohnson3002]

Err my bad, new to the channel so can you re do the raffle please as I would love a trip on this amazing yacht. Watched loads of syc videos and my total nosyness and curious nature is dying to know who is your boss? Super thanks for the content 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tinkwilkinson9446]

Quite interesting

[@nt7686]

I can't believe I missed your competition hope it went well and you'll be holding a competition again

[@jeffmeyers6837]

Great video. Looks like only one yacht of your size could fit through the canal at a time. Do you plan ahead so no other yachts are coming?

[@YourHostNathanBurke]

I'm less interested in the topic but very grateful as a first time vlogger for your tips. Great casual presentation style too. You have such a stable shot. Do you use a gimble or stabilise in post production?

[@richmiller2501]

Great video.. Hope you have another raffle for 2021/2022

[@WernerSchroeder]

Tristan. Thanks for the channel and sharing the AWOL journey with us. First comment/question: You mentioned in an earlier video that you were getting an external mic to help with the sound (when you are not facing at the camera directly). Is that still happening? I would be interested to see if that improves the audio in those instances. Secondly: does AWOL have some sort of ballast system that can control your draft in shallow waters? I was wondering that when you mentioned how muddy the canal bottom was. Keep the content coming. I really enjoy your video’s.

[@dankeeling1521]

Great video as always, the boat that past you in the canal was nice looking any idea what it was?

[@cing8406]

Love ur channel! Could you do a little from the chase boat and what's going on from there?

[@gratefulot360]

As always, excellent content! However, a little heavy on the ads interrupting the flow of what you were talking about.

[@heidiandersen5958]

Agreed, might want to tone it down a bit.

[@jaquigreenlees]

The channels don't have control over that, it is YT's algorithm that places ads.

[@jackterry7664]

@@jaquigreenlees Never seen so many commercials by a narrator on a U-Tube channel. It's not the YT!

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

That was around 50% blog to 50% advertising just a bit much. I make a point to never buy anything advertised on yt anyway, even if I'm looking for the product if it's on yt I make it a point not to get that product advertised. 😆

[@blewyd]

@@jaquigreenlees he chooses where to place the ads and how many ads there are.

[@fernando292]

The two tables on the bow, please make sure the one on the left is all the way down I have OCD.

[@angelthebadman5636]

I miss Barbara!

[@CAUSELESSREBEL]

Once again a very interesting and informative video. What part of Croatia do you like best? I will be following your adventures.

[@ObjectiveTrade]

The amount of advertising and general promoting in these videos is egregious.

[@lewiscowden618]

Really great to see Awol back on the water and going under her own engine its been a long time. Tristan is there a specific reason why they wouldn't let you take her down the canal yourself. You have taken her in and out of tighter berths than that. Eg Monaco 🤔☺️

[@JamesAnthony]

They don't want to run AWOL's engines and suck up the mud from the canal

[@jameson-s]

Hi Tristan, hope I spelled your name correctly, watching all these boat videos has made me think of getting a bigger boat perhaps a Sunseeker 40 metre for use in the Med. Howevere one thing that does really bother me is staffing it. Where do you reccomend we look for Yacht Crew?

[@bpaxton]

Awesome Video! Just curious why you store the yacht so far up the canal?

[@barrieforte2588]

Great vid wife fell off her perch with laughter when you said: "Have you never been tuged! Chad..." :-)

[@erichcollar9810]

Hey Tristan, why do you need tugs? We saw the other yacht (not that much smaller than AWOL) pass through on its own power. Cheers!