Tug Life - Highlights of a 28 day hitch on a ocean tugboat trip to Cuba

On this episode I bring you guys along on a 28 day hitch on an ocean going tugboat. We tow a barge from Jacksonville, FL to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba. There is bad storms, amazing weather, and an afternoon off to snorkel a Cuban reef! We even get some trolling in!
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[@235buz]

Awesome video guys. I was stationed at Gitmo in 1974 for six months as a Marine tank commander.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Cool!

[@vvogt4252]

Awesome Video, Been a Long time Since I Saw Guantanamo Cuba. Last time was 1981 serving on USS Independence. Thanks for bringing Supplies to Military on the Rock.

[@davidasimkosr4641]

I was there on uss Independence in 1969 and was at GITMO.....

[@davidasimkosr4641]

Tug you need to walk the beaches with a metal locator, other than good exercise you might find some Spanish gold and silver coins that the hurricanes pushed up to the beaches!!!!

[@mtyhntr49]

Ty for your service. In the 70's I was attached to VA-34 BLUEBLASTERS A6 Intruders and was on the Jfk and then we broke in the Eisenhower CVN69 brand new. You just brought back a flood of Gitmo memories. I thank you and I thank Tug for all the good times on the water. 😊

[@shawnharriman3433]

I worked for an ambulance for 18 years doing 24and48 hour shifts same type of thing !!!crazy snow an ice one min. Calls all backed up then quite love you videos and yours and Crystal tone is very soothing !

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

It’s not easy!

[@jaimemullock9116]

That sunrise to lightening transition was great. Surprised the heck out of me!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@douglassmith1632]

Yes, I can confirm from my time in the Navy life at sea isn't always a pleasure cruise! When the sea kicks up and gets real nautical, the fun just begins!! Love the pictures of Gitmo, brings back memories. Thanks for sharing your adventures

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@kjewell91]

I don’t pray much but when I do I always say a little special bit asking for those away from their family to feel a warm sense of comfort when they lay down to sleep. I hope the homesickness stays at bay. Keep the videos up good sir.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you 🙏🏼 🇺🇸

[@davewylie654]

That's nice of you and appreciated

[@Cherry_Koolaid]

God bless you

[@josephevancho6434]

GLAD A PRAYER IS AT LEAST GIVING BY YOU SHALOM

[@frankquesnel2768]

I did that work for years...you brought back some good memories. Thanks for the video brother

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome thanks 🇺🇸

[@Freebirdz3]

As a young Navy Seabee I was stationed at GTMO in 1980-1982. This video brought back some great memories of scuba diving there. More than a few beach parties at Windmill Beach.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That’s Awesome!

[@coyterrell4464]

Nice scene swap in the into. That was awesome!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michellemorgan6295]

Thanks for bringing us along it’s so cool to see new places when you can’t visit them yourself God Bless

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you like them! 🇺🇸

[@jemimanour1686]

@@TugTrashOutdoors Does your tug tow the barge we see in the video behind ? If so what is the towing capacity of your tug ?

[@stevenstrassberg3776]

What a fun,interesting, and beautiful vlog. Thank you for showing us all that. That storm looked crazy scary to me.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🇺🇸💪🏽

[@amalfi460]

That fish dinner looks amazing

[@pedenmk]

You all eating good. Nothing better than fresh fish. Great episode thanks.

[@richardvernick4280]

Say do not be shy to show the down and dirt part of tug boat work part of that life. Thank you for the video. Take care and smooth sailing. 👍👀

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@davidcatlette9697]

The rewards bat at the end of a long working day is the best !

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir 🇺🇸

[@mtl-ss1538]

@@TugTrashOutdoors .. But can he make a Cheese Toasted Sandwich. !!!

[@raymondbradley6788]

Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing this.👍👍👍

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! 🇺🇸

[@robertlittle8672]

Really did enjoy this video, the clarity of your snorkel dive was awsome, and your Mahi made me very very hungry!! Glad to see that Atleast sometimes you get a little R&R.GREAT VID TUG.KEEP UM COMING, TIGHT LINES AS WELL BROTHER!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks a ton

[@John-yt5zr]

Another great video, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it 🇺🇸

[@aliassteve9055]

appreciate you letting me tag along. I for one seriously enjoy it! I got to believe that not many people get to see that mountain range from the view you get. You keep making them, I will keep watching them.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir! 🇺🇸

[@dilboteebaggins6147]

Just to add, I was in the Coast Guard onboard the Spencer. Your videos remind me of the great times I had at sea and mooring into Gitmo.

[@Thats_That_Dude]

My grandfather retired from Moran. It really is tough being on a tug. Hats off to you guys.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

It’s definitely not for everyone!

[@No_ReGretzky99]

​@@TugTrashOutdoorsI've watched the feel your videos and some man I'm single with no kids and would love to get into this type of trade but I want to start from the bottom because I want to learn the ropes and do physical work how does a woman find a company to get hired on with with no experience I don't want to be a copilot or pilot thank you very much

[@dilboteebaggins6147]

I love your tug boat videos. Keep up the awesome work!!!!!!

[@bass2470]

your channel has become my new favorite youtube channel. keep it up.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Wow, thanks! 🇺🇸

[@CatchingupwithCam]

A day in your life! Pretty dang cool! The snorkeling there looks awesome!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir! 🇺🇸

[@crowman6568]

Always a pleasure to watch your video. You guys are doing a great job on the tugboat and also creating such awsome entertainment with your family for us. You bring the wide ocean right to the high mountains of Switzerland ;-). Thank you for sharing and best wishes form Switzerland

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That’s awesome! I’d love to visit Switzerland some day! Thanks

[@gradybrowning3976]

Yea Boy love these Tug Videos!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽🇺🇸

[@joecomet1938]

Love seeing your trips. This is something the average person doesn’t think about.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you

[@bigtuna6463]

My grandpa was the cook on a tugboat back in the 60's The co was in Paducah KY. Those beans and rice plus fish looked A+ thanks i enjoyed the video.

[@waynecumbo8593]

That is awesome to see the process I see the boats leave out the port in Jacksonville everyday. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks bud

[@frritter8253]

So interesting, thanks for taking us along... really enjoy the cooking scenes.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fancyboatguy]

"It's on the barge" If you get in at ferry landing beach check the grass flat, then follow the cliff face towards the mouth of the bay, there are a lot of coral heads a few yards out. 6-10 ft of water but lots of spiny. If you go to windmill again once you come off that reef edge keep going. You will find a big spot reef. Big blacks, and decent hogs. Happy hunting!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Local knowledge! Thank you

[@turkeybird7679]

Thank you for sharing your life with us! Many of us are homebound and can't do a fraction of what we get to watch you do, so you don't worry about the makeup of your video....lol. I also realize your time at sea is a lot of work and responsibility and not all glamour. I respect you for all you put out there on your videos and toward your family. Keep up the good work and don't let us down!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you so much! You guys are who I’m making these videos for! 🇺🇸

[@agould53]

Very cool video man. Enjoyed it. Thanks for what y'all do to keep things moving.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks 🇺🇸

[@JR-jw3px]

like a working vaycay. thanks for the ride along 👍

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Oh I’m make it look like more fun than it really is!

[@samnorman5594]

Ian I loved these tug boat videos. It brings back memories of the days in GCS. I always loved getting on the boat with Lathan and the men and hear the stories of the seas when they would come back from Texas or Africa. I know how hard y'all work and I thank you for all you do in being a part of keeping the goods we need moving. Crystal must be a great wife to take care of everything while you are working. I look forward ,as you do I'm sure, to the day that all you do is make GREAT videos for us to enjoy. God Bless my friend. Sammy

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Well I just got home so lots of great family content coming!

[@Salty80556]

Just found your channel..... I love everything doing with the Sea. You run a great boat with a great crew. Keep up the great work. I will work to catch up with all you have posted so far.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching

[@derekdamico3858]

Glad you put that in there that it just looks like a pleasure cruise due to editing, i hate when i tell people i longline for a living and theyre like,i wish i could go fishing every day,i try to explain its one of the hardest and most dangerous jobs in the world but they dont get it

[@snug40pip]

Great video love the cooking. God bless you guys.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you! You too!

[@slevenzpartida7649]

Amazing visuals. I appreciate it

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Much appreciated!

[@robertweigandt9449]

Great looking dinner and great video.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🇺🇸

[@zzach6146]

Love the videos sir!!!! Thank you

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽🇺🇸

[@slobama]

Thanks, I enjoyed the video. Not sure why but I did.

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Tug! I can’t imagine what it’s like to be out on the water in ‘hurricane’ conditions. You guys are awesomely crazy or crazily awesome. Lol. I totally respect the work you do as someone has to do it and it’s not me. Be real. Thank you! The views you get to see from the ocean are simply amazing. I’ve seen them in the pacific off British Columbia and in Atlantic Canada, where I live many times. The raw beauty from the ocean is majestic. Your bbq and beans looks so delicious. Keep them coming. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you!!!!!

[@gunny_zky]

Thriving reef! Beautiful!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

It really is!

[@StevenCasper]

Awesome video thanks.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

You bet

[@clarencejefferyshoyer]

I injoy your vixeos keep it up. A Fan.

[@Antipodean33]

The rumble sound in the background when you were doing your intro is a glorious sound. I often watch the tugs work in my state of South Australia along the Port River where they are berthed and they move down to meet the container and car carrier ships off Outer Harbor and i've always thought that would be an great job. Excellent clip, cheers

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks buddy

[@outdoorswithtim.576]

Awesome video tug thank you for bringing me along I was watching from South Carolina. Those storms out there on the ocean are much different than the ones we see here on the mainland. You're out there in the middle of the ocean and you can't just drive over to shelter you have to make do inside that tugboat I look forward to more videos with the family y'all catching them blue crab and maybe even some shrimp later this year

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Shrimp are already starting! Probably be the next video you see if not the one after! Thanks for the support 🇺🇸

[@majr72]

Holy moly man what a video thanks for letting us in to your world. Y’all stay safe out there. Would really like to hear any crazy stories you have that y’all may have experienced while out there in the oceans.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Maybe I’ll do a video of “sea stories” 🇺🇸

[@gulfbum4]

Thank you for your service ! Gitmo is a very special piece of real estate and your job is vital to it’s smooth operation . With the move that China has apparently made recently that outpost will be even more important. Watching you and Gabe helps a land locked Tennesseean survive til the next opportunity to get to the salt . Thanks

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Well thank you! 🇺🇸

[@randallkirby8607]

Enjoyed it. Keep them coming.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks, will do! 🇺🇸

[@donzie13]

Thank you for taking me on the boat. love it! Want more!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

More to come!

[@redbirdsjunkie]

I remember requesting tug boat videos a while back and you responded letting me know they were in the pipeline. Love watching these, keep 'em comin!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you like them! 🇺🇸

[@coleparks1812]

This was so awesome to watch, and brought back so many memories! I had the blessing of visiting visit Gitmo a while back while my dad was deployed there, I've got some wild GoPro videos snorkeling at windmill (and sea glass) beach! Lots of sea urchins and incredible marine life when I was there, most incredible dive sites I've seen. I definitely recommend a jog up windmill hill if you wanna hate your life😉 probably the coolest locations a person can visit. Glad I found your channel, thanks for the great content and sharing your adventures, keep it up!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for coming! Windmill hill is breathtaking

[@WayneCory]

WOW, that looked about like tornado clouds!

[@bradhollinger2532]

Thanks for a little insight to your job

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for the support! 🇺🇸

[@danielsharp9369]

Love the tugboat videos. Keep them coming

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

More to come!

[@chef.henriques]

Tug good afternoon blessings to you and your family

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks

[@gregholmes3661]

Hats off to the people who make their living on the water, you all have my admiration and appreciation for what you do

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you

[@corollaae8645]

Thanks for the video! Fish looked great!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽

[@williamhartlove7102]

This was a great video my man. A taste of everything. Except the hard stuff involved like you said. Thanks much. I just subscribed.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@pedenmk]

Thanks for sharing. Living in western North Carolina i don't see much ocean. I would love being on the ocean like in this video.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I’d love to see the mountains more so we are even! 😁

[@JimDog794]

I just found your channel and subscribed. It is a very interesting mix of work, travel, sports and cooking in one video. Good job.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome, thank you!

[@lois2148]

Outstanding video👍 You have come a long way in 1 year. Keep em coming 🇺🇸

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks 🇺🇸

[@markthomas4083]

Viewing your video from northern Nevada, mid Jan. This video was soothing to the soul. I appreciate the humble and entertaining video.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Appreciate it!

[@kevinmahon4460]

Awesome! Thanks for the content

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you liked it! 🇺🇸

[@ericfleury2948]

I love the content when your out to sea

[@bama_buck0745]

Great video bud! Ty for sharing your experiences on the tug

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Any time!

[@blusnuby2]

Thanks for the share. First time aboard. Please show more of your tug & various duties aboard in future videos. Sail On !

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Welcome aboard! Working on more tug content now.

[@gdi24-7]

Looked like a beautiful sunrise with those orange and red hues. Red sky at night, sailors' delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning. .

[@johnnylobster2749]

Saying Hi From Rhode Island 😊 . Was on a coast guard cutter 82 footer in the late 80 s . Only 2 weeks out but a small boat boat for 10 people .great video just found it

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@ramonobligar4265]

Nice Trip Captain and Good Video, and also nice barbecue. Take Good Care..

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-fl3jr3dj5y]

Love the tugboat videos definitely keep them coming !

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks! Will do!

[@stephendegrotto9221]

Reminds me of my time at sea. I enjoy every aspect of your life at sea.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@robbieevans6536]

So cool that they have that kind of reef just ninety miles from Florida.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Well GITMO is quite a bit more than 90 miles but ya!

[@mikeemery6741]

Good stuff, Great Video! Brought back many memories... I'm retired now, but looking back, that's one of my favorite sized tugs to operate. 120 feet, a pair of 12 cylinder EMD's, she's a little "mature", but she'll complete most tasks with comfort and character! Seemed like there was still plenty of life left on the reef, lots of fan corals I noticed... Bet there is more color out a little further. But I'm jealous nonetheless. Surprised with the water temperatures that we have been having lately that there is any life left at all... Looking forward to more of your underway stuff.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks man she gets the job done.

[@fishinfool3795]

Seeing the nautical weather I am reminded of my Navy days in the 80's and 90's. Saw some very crazy stuff out there. Thanks for bringing us along man. God bless ya'. Never got to Gitmo. One of my buddies did. He told me some crazy stories about shark attack victims body parts washing up on the beach.

[@1.5acrefarmer42]

Dang. Jaws stories. What are the crazy things you saw?

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

😲😲😲

[@fjb4932]

We've caught Hammerhead shark in the bay at Gitmo. Most were sub adult, in the 3 ft range. But a 3ft shark looks double that size when you're in the water. Hammerhead are know maneater ( despite "experts" who claim attacks are accidental ). These were the young, adults are Huge. But B-B-Q'd with slushi Red Stripe beer, not much better . . . ☆

[@paulcaldwell3328]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you! 🇺🇸

[@earlalford7694]

Thank man it is tuff to be away from the one's you love best wishes for you and your family

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Hardest part of the job 🇺🇸

[@johnfeaster9472]

Great video

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@saltlifejayfishingchannel]

Keep them coming I like these videos for sure awesome view 🎣

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks buddy

[@TimBatSea]

Great video Cap! Be safe and I'll see you on the one.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks Capt

[@LaTech064]

Awesome vid, the boat life is not what the camera shows. It's tough being a hand and even tougher being a capt, bad weather or good weather you are out there with nowhere to go other than where you are supposed to end up at. Though the views are better than any corner office desk job, there is a shelf life to those who ride the big water, it ain't no pleasure cruise like you said. Great vid, reef dive was amazing and fish looked great. Keep up the good work and keep firing um up cap.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you! You understand! 🇺🇸

[@hulkhuggett]

This would be one of the coolest VR videos ever.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir

[@mccarthysoutdoorsandgunclu446]

I ALWAYS loved being on the wire. I worked a 220' AHTS supply vessel. Made 4 tows from Santa Barbara, Ca to above the pribiloff Islands, Northern Bering Sea. Loved tug life. So very few, have what it takes, to be a Mariner. I went to sea, right out of high school, on Crewboats.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Very cool! I haven’t been up to Alaska yet

[@mccarthysoutdoorsandgunclu446]

@@TugTrashOutdoors I worked out of Dutch Harbor for 2 years. I HAVE been through bad weather. 60' seas, 100-110 mph winds. That place is an adventure.

[@mccarthysoutdoorsandgunclu446]

@@TugTrashOutdoors i watched you vid of the crossing to Gitmo and spearfishing. Ifell in love. NOT IN A BUD LIGHT sort of way🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 as a TUG LOVIN Mariner. What are your tug specs. Loa and beam? She's a gorgeous tug. And you're so true. Few people realize, just how life truly is on a vessel. Wanna break a cherry. Watch em with a needle gun. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 those two words still make my hand vibrate.

[@Jesus_Saves_Believers]

This is perhaps one of the coolest videos I have seen in awhile (and I watch a shit ton of videos). God bless you. Praying for your safety!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@acla6398cell]

Great video!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it 🇺🇸

[@72wcoast]

Your video of gitmo brings back memories. I was here a couple times on a tankership back in 2006. Once to discharge cargo and the other time to drop off a very sick crew member.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Right on! Cool place

[@blondestrainger]

Awesome Video

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@gregaiello8565]

My friend just sent this and Absolutely luv it. Got a new follower! Stay safe Boys 🙏🏼😎🍻

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Tell your friend I said thank you for sharing! Also that YOU for watching 😁

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks man

[@scorsagain]

Nice trip and video. Good eats too

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tonypollard244]

I loved that video fing awesome nice job

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤘🏽🇺🇸

[@bencartrett4867]

Great video.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it 🇺🇸

[@DrivingBoatsandYachts]

Glad I bumped into your channel. I’m subscribed.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Welcome aboard! Thanks

[@reubinbishop8010]

That was such a cool transition for the intro! Very nice. Great video.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Hahaha I thought that was slick too! Thx! 🇺🇸

[@gilbertdelgado6703]

I liked this video very much, it was very interesting. Thank you!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you too!

[@honeyman71962]

I love the tugboat videos but all your videos are awesome.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks a ton!

[@SteveB-hy2ci]

Thanks I'll be watching 😊

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🇺🇸

[@stevejessup1022]

Nice work mate, enjoy the videos and seeing some of the life over there

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you! I love watching Australia videos. On my bucket list to come down there and film.

[@stevejessup1022]

@@TugTrashOutdoors I'm in New Zealand mate but honest mistake 🤣🤣🤣

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

@@stevejessup1022 ahhh 🤦🏼‍♂️ well I’m a dummy! New Zealand is on my list as well!