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

[@mikesprouse9502]

Friend, you are showing me things I would never see on my own. I'm grateful! Peace!

[@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!

[@frankquesnel2768]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome thanks 🇺🇸

[@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 🙏🏼 🇺🇸

[@FISHGEEK007]

That's nice of you and appreciated

[@Cherry_Koolaid]

God bless you

[@josephevancho6434]

GLAD A PRAYER IS AT LEAST GIVING BY YOU SHALOM

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@TugTrashOutdoors how long is each hitch that you do on the tugboat or does it depend on the trip?

[@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. 😊

[@bwalbridge]

As someone who sits at a desk all day, I envy you. While it may be a hard job, the experiences you have are amazing.

[@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

[@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!

[@terrieganna]

I truly appreciate my brother for the video It helps me to really understand the whole content of been on a vessel on sea....truly, it's very challenging & sleepless trip with whole kinds of tribulations on sea. GOD is our protector , GOD bless my brother Thank you for the video🙏

[@richardloup4508]

A lot of people think it’s a vacation man lol! Until they get on a boat lol I run one up in New Orleans area and I have done the 14-7 and absolutely the worst is being away from family!, but now I’m at a go home every night gig lol but wouldn’t trade my last 30 years for anything this industry has provided a very good life for. My family ,,,all my kids were born and raised to adults around boats!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir! You understand it!

[@JohnKane-c8x]

Thank you for this video showing free diving in Cuba. I know how much easier and enjoyable it is to free dive without a camera, so thank you for sharing.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pedenmk]

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

[@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 ?

[@hughmiller7479]

I do enjoy your videos, especially the tugboat and all the fishing, crabbing, snorkeling and all the water adventures. I 🙏 for your safety 🦺 out there and all y'all do.. keep um coming and I'll keep watching 👁️👁️💞☕.. 👍😎 GOD BLESS..

[@stevenstrassberg3776]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🇺🇸💪🏽

[@joecomet1938]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you

[@235buz]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Cool!

[@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

[@frritter8253]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CatchingupwithCam]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir! 🇺🇸

[@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

[@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

[@John-yt5zr]

Another great video, thanks for sharing it with us.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it 🇺🇸

[@kendawg833]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video, I enjoyed the glimpse into your life.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Our pleasure!

[@raymondbradley6788]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! 🇺🇸

[@aberdeenbelfry316]

Love seeing what you do for a living. It’s fascinating.

[@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! 🇺🇸

[@bass2470]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Wow, thanks! 🇺🇸

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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. !!!

[@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

[@dilboteebaggins6147]

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

[@monsterzero760]

Can’t count how many 28 day hitches I did in the running offshore supply boats in Louisiana and Texas. Worked from Venice LA. to Corpus Christi Texas. Loved my years all 20 plus years of it. Retired now. If you can get into the offshore oil industry don’t hesitate. Biggest drawback being gone from home missing holidays and time with your family. The money is great! Safe travels sir!

[@mattricci3694]

I love that you call the 3 or 4 inch cable "wire." When I hear wire, that is not what comes to mind!!! 🤣 Love the tug vids!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤣🤷🏼‍♂️

[@gradybrowning3976]

Yea Boy love these Tug Videos!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽🇺🇸

[@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! 🇺🇸

[@robertweigandt9449]

Great looking dinner and great video.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🇺🇸

[@zzach6146]

Love the videos sir!!!! Thank you

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽🇺🇸

[@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! 🇺🇸

[@randallkirby8607]

Enjoyed it. Keep them coming.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks, will do! 🇺🇸

[@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.

[@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 🇺🇸

[@reubinbishop8010]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

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

[@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!

[@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 🇺🇸

[@corollaae8645]

Thanks for the video! Fish looked great!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽

[@neanunger8518]

I really enjoy your videos no matter how old or new. ❤

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Appreciate the support!

[@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!

[@jaimemullock9116]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@Trump_y_Gore_Won]

Nice video, sir. Thank you for the tour. The thumbnail for this video is awesome - you are a thumbnail God.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I try thanks

[@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 🇺🇸

[@robingrussling7795]

Just found the channel. Love the trips on the water.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Welcome aboard!

[@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!!!!!

[@donzie13]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

More to come!

[@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!

[@jonathanparry9505]

That grilled fish looked delicious

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@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

[@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! 🇺🇸

[@BegginMegan362]

Another great video. Cuba is a paradise. I’m coming through the mouth of lake George on the way to Salt Run. Happy 4th!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Stay safe out there!

[@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!

[@451dskots88]

Im sitting at home recovering from Pneumonia in Buffalo NY enjoying your channel. So far, I love it. That mahi looks delicious.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks a lot. Feel better soon!!!!

[@SKLXXVII]

I served on a USN ocean going tug (ATF) in 1970 - we did quite a few rescues and we had a 10" steel cable for the tows. Most people thought we towed the distressed ship, but actually we towed the cable.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

10”?!?!?

[@mmcleod111]

Another great video. Really enjoy your channel

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you very much! 🇺🇸

[@slatonstyles2375]

been out of the Navy for 11 years makes me want to pack up and move to FL and hop on a boat! thanks for Video!!

[@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.

[@familyfirstmaconga.1942]

Great footage. Bring me one of those 64 Chevy Impala's back from Cuba

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤣🇺🇸

[@saenole66]

Loved the frejolies negros recipe. On one of your tugboat episodes i would like to see those big old engines and their specs.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Great suggestion! 🇺🇸

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Next hitch

[@bradhollinger2532]

Thanks for a little insight to your job

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for the support! 🇺🇸

[@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 👍

[@tonypollard244]

I loved that video fing awesome nice job

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤘🏽🇺🇸

[@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! 🇺🇸

[@ammohead73]

Great looking meal brother!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@user-tp1lp4hj8o]

I work tugs in Hawaii and California, Mexico and you name it. I’ve been a merchant marine for 45 years and yes, it’s moments of pleasure and hours of terror.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yep lol

[@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

[@geraldeklund2245]

Spent many hours partying at Windmill Beach. Thanks for the Gitmo memories!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome!

[@perrybutler5970]

I love seeing that part of the country. I was stationed in Veagus, PR for 6 months while in the Marine Corps in 1966. I learned to dive, while there and spent every free moment enjoying that crystal clear water. Great memories, thank you for sharing/ PB

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Very cool! Thanks for the support?

[@mikealguire6342]

Awesome video as always bud.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you buddy 🇺🇸

[@ChileExpatFamily]

Thanks for the video. Brings back my memories of my time in the U.S. Navy on a submarine. Rough but good times for me. Now I live in Chile. Jim

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

That’s pretty awesome! I don’t know if I could get in a sub!

[@ChileExpatFamily]

@@TugTrashOutdoors Well the problem is getting off of one. I saw your AUTEC shirt..... i spent a lot of time there playing games.... too much time. Jim

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

@@ChileExpatFamily I used to bring the Autec supply barge too. Such a amazing place

[@ChileExpatFamily]

@@TugTrashOutdoors Most of my time there was under water. I was the port master in Port Canaveral as well after I got out of the navy when I was in the Navy Reserves. That was really good work. Loved it there. You had to be sub qualified to work there. I was a Quarter Master and I navigated the submarine. So I know what you are talking about with all the plotters Gps and such. After I got out of the Navy I was a commercial pilot. I flew corporate and freight. So more navigation. Now I live in peace here in Chile. Jim

[@LanceMcCormick]

Sailor man! Wife and I both retired squids. We were in mayport naval base rving on the water last month for couple weeks. She asked if any of the tugs coming in and out were one you on! Nice grub!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I would have passed you guys a couple times. 🇺🇸

[@jamescooper7957]

I sailed with Transatlantic when they had that run. It was a good run when the weather cooperated. I definitely miss Gitmo.

[@troybing6665]

Yea I got to say I was in the USN and I know chipping and painting is an endless process because as soon as you get it done like the ships I was on you basically have to start all over 🇺🇸

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

You know!!

[@saltlifejayfishingchannel]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks buddy

[@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. .

[@snug40pip]

Great video love the cooking. God bless you guys.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you! You too!

[@SailorGerry]

The meal of BBQ fish, beans & rice looks very, very good. Perhaps you have 'another calling', beyond being a mariner on a tug! A tip when stirring the chopped garlic, onions, greens & black beans - use a wood spoon, as this will prevent scratching of the pot surface (as opposed to a metal spoon...). Another fast & easy meal to try: chicken parmesan. I am a retired mate that worked the (Canadian) side of the Great Lakes, the East Coast, high (eastern) Arctic, South America, GOM, northern Europe. Still miss it. Work safe & stay safe...

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Cool!

[@granada025]

Good video, enjoyed it.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤙🏽🇺🇸

[@PulseDocs]

We need more tug videos! Keep em coming PLEASE!!! 😊

[@honeyman71962]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks a ton!

[@ramonobligar4265]

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

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JoeyMons-m7o]

I worked on towboats & tugboats 35 years of my life. Ms river, giww, ms sound, and many other places Wish I could go back

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome

[@tomfitz1180]

Great new experience. Love tugs. Tell us more about the “wire” and how you control the barge. Keep them coming.😊

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Will do!

[@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!

[@damaincane3528]

Great video loved it …. I’m in Mount Dora area near Apopka and fish all over the state my whole life and yet FLA weather never ceases to amaze me !!! 😂

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I love to watch it! Makes ya feel small in this big world. 🇺🇸

[@NicholasStivaletta]

Love the tugboat videos definitely keep them coming !

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks! Will do!

[@boomdog5429]

Great video Tug Boat

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🙌🏽🇺🇸