We Pull The Pin (on our Tow)

In this video we "Break Tow" in a different way then we've shown before and deal wire "Wire Management" in a ground sell.
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[@thomastaylor6991]

Aah,the old into the chop,following swell,changing tide,don't let the barge hit the bouys, shorten the wire dance. Tim,the Fred Astaire of barge handling.

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂 Thank you very much for watching Thomas. CUOTO

[@robg9236]

Once heard a call on channel 16...boat called seat, said he was around and needed a tow. Seatow asked for a position and he answered 'off sandy hook, just past the nude beach'.

[@TimBatSea]

What? And I have to happen to go by in February? 😂 Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@Cheers_Warren]

@@TimBatSea you would be surprised what going on in February too!

[@user-wq2tj6qc7q]

The best mayday I ever heard was this chick was overdoing at a setnet sight. Coast guard was trying to get information and the setnet owner said on ch 16 we were shooting speed balls. This was the late 80’s early 90’s

[@DeanNusbaum]

Great video Captain Tim and crew! We are SOOOO lucky to have any video of what you do and I appreciate it very much! Stay safe as always!! CUOTO...

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Dean. That means a lot to me. CUOTO

[@Rusty_Nickle]

​@@TimBatSea I guess I didn't think I should have looked first. Your video just happened to pop up on my feed and me being from land locked North Dakota my whole life it never occurred to me that anyone lived on a barge😂

[@laurenglass4514]

Interesting first watch, Sal was talking about your channel!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Lauren! Dr Sal is the man! CUOTO

[@cjstrasser]

Nice watching the entire change and how you explained it Captain Tim. Good work with your crew. Thanks!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@THEFORBIDDENMAN-lk7of]

🔴THANKS TIM POSTING YOUR 25 YEARS OF TUG BOAT BOY TO CAPTAIN 🔴 AND TELLING US HOW YOU JUDGE IN GETTING THE JOB DONE 👍⚓

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@stevewilkerson8072]

My favorite Uncle who was in the US Coast Guard during WWll had great story about how he was assigned to a large Army Tug and made a voyage from San Francisco Bay to Manila Bay towing very large concrete barge. I like your video very much!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@orchidhouse297]

Thanks, Tim, that was a manoeuvre I've never seen before. Fascinating watching the crew working together,

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@BjerkeRobin]

love to see it. Gotta be honest though, the safety officer in me was a-twitching watching your guys under the wire with no hard hats ;)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. Luckily the Texas Bar is higher then they are tall. CUOTO

[@BjerkeRobin]

​@@TimBatSea long live the short kings 😂

[@sinkiam]

another great video absolutely loved it Tim happy and safe sailing!!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@danielcarroll5667]

Spent a lot of time out on Chesapeake Bay and when I saw tows like this I always wondered how y'all accomplished all that needed to be done in such an operation , thanks for showing me , what a work of art ! My hat is off to Captain and Crew !

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel Daniel. CUOTO

[@bitedawg]

great job gentelmen....35 yrs at sea,4 yrs. navy.31yrs. merchant marine...last 15 yrs as lead AB/TANKERMAN!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@georgewootton2644]

A synopsis of many commenters ... great video ... educational content ... great crew / teamwork etc. Tim thanks for showcasing your part of the maritime industry. Well done!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel George. CUOTO

[@user_fartcastle]

You're a good captain because you're a good teacher. Nothing keeps people in-line as well as the opportunity to learn something from someone they want to learn from. We'll just have to forgive you for your looks. You have quite-striking features... I teach people how to put Tina Fey in her place. They love me.

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂 Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@rosemariepratt4077]

I really enjoy your videos, TimBatSea. I have always seen tugs on the water but took their function for granted. I'm learning alot from watching these. Thank you for sharing.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel Rose Marie. CUOTO

[@lenwhatever4187]

When I've watched the tugs in Coal Harbour Vancouver, I never think about how much they displace as they appear to "zip" around. Good to be reminded.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@smaarch1]

Awesome vid. I live on the Hudson and have often watched the tugs go from pull to push. I have always thought it was because of the tidal/current shifts on the river. I'm also 95 percent sure we communicated some years ago while I was rounding North Brother Island on my bound for Hell Gate on my rag tag sailboat, while you were bound for LIS. You were on VHF advising the commercial vessel behind you of my existence and you thought I knew what I was doing. I was holding the most possible north, and then westerly course around the bend. Man I need to upgrade my radar - incredible image. Regards from SV Voyager - we always scan 13

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. Yes, that was probably me. Glad to hear you listen on 13. CUOTO

[@davidsheffield3551]

thank you for what you do ,tim. be well be safe!!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much David. I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@robertsmith-fj2rx]

Super interesting watching how you do that. I really enjoy these in depth looks at wire work. Keep them coming Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Robert. CUOTO

[@jaydebbiefrye5420]

Thanks Capt. for all the detail.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@rickrogers2649]

Great stuff Captain Tim !!! Huge respect for you, your crew and all professional mariners. Somehow you guys make this look easy. Stay safe, stay well.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel Rick. CUOTO

[@harrymock3445]

Another great video. Thank you for doing them. I look forward to Tuesdays now.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Harry. CUOTO

[@dickdaley9059]

Great crew, great teamwork and all accomplished with amazing grace. CUOTO 🇺🇸⚓️

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Dick. CUOTO

[@BlueRidgeMarine]

Thumbing up 👍 Great educational content. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@ralphaverill2001]

A most instructive, interresting video. There was a lot in this one. Thank you.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ralph. CUOTO

[@eastbear2]

Very cool! It takes me back to 1970, San Pedro departure to Olongapo. My Z card, which I still have, says, "ABLE SEAMAN, ANY WATERS. Carry on.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@FrogandFlangeVideo]

Wonderfully interesting and informative, Tim. Thanks a lot. James.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching James. CUOTO

[@milantoombs6696]

Great job Tim and your crew 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Milan. CUOTO

[@frfrpr]

Mighty technical work. Thanks for sharing

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@Warped65er]

Great vid., very interesting "pulling the pin". Thx.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@terrym5889]

That was very interesting Tim, you had my complete attention the whole time, thanks!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Terry. I appreciate that. CUOTO

[@ranger2316]

Hey from Tampa-St. Pete. Thanks for showing us this evolution. Nice job. Hang in there, Spring is coming!

[@TimBatSea]

I hope so! I'm freezing. (Wait for next week's video) 😂. Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@frankmartin8471]

That was interesting, and it answered some questions I've always had. Thanks for the video.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Frank. CUOTO

[@richm9157]

You are taking me back. As a kid, I remember when Ambrose & Scotland were lightships. We would fish around them on my dad's boat. Thanks for the journey :-)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Rich. CUOTO

[@robertbeaty4909]

I just discovered your channel and I like it. I'm an old Navy Deck Ape turned Quartermaster and I miss the sea big time. Liked and subscribed!

[@TimBatSea]

Welcome aboard! Thank you very much for watching and subscribing Robert! CUOTO

[@user-te9sb6xj9v]

thanks for the great shot of the hook.. spent many days fishing that with family and friends.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@user-ph8zz7zm5f]

Excellent video today, keep them coming.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@Blackswan19874]

Thanks for the great video ! Grew up fishing with my Dad in the Sandy Hook Bay and all the areas you passed thru! Weakfish , Fluke, and monster Bluefish, and fall Stripers , made me homesick in a good way !

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Terry. CUOTO

[@michaelorton6808]

brilliant team work.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Michael. CUOTO

[@markfrye9178]

Fascinating! I've never seen this before. I appreciate that you told your audience the moves and procedures that needed to be done. Nice work!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Mark. CUOTO

[@edconway9072]

Way to Go Capt. Thanks for the video. CUOTO, Ed.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ed! CUOTO

[@nsylvester]

I’ve always been curious about going from the wire to push gear. Thanks for sharing Captain Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Sylvester. CUOTO

[@James-seafan]

Excellent video nice views thank you Tim

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching James. CUOTO

[@James-seafan]

your welcome Tim

[@Steve-qo4hi]

Great video Tim. I really enjoyed it. You and the crew make it look easy. well done!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel Steve. CUOTO

[@seansquirrell]

You and the crew made that look easy, smooth bunches pros.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Sean. CUOTO

[@dougbourdo2589]

As always, another very interesting, well described video covering all of the varied aspects of Tug & Barge work. Thank you Sir.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Doug. CUOTO

[@FloridaJack]

Great video, Love this stuff.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching all these years Jack! CUOTO

[@DagonNaxos]

Ahhh my old stomping grounds. Looks like a nice day none the less

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@jamesbooth6969]

Great job guys so interesting on the process and steps for towing a barge.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching James. CUOTO

[@normanmcgill6917]

Good show. Never have seen that before. Thanks for the great video. Pete

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel Pete. CUOTO

[@normanmcgill6917]

Nice tug you have there. Interesting to see how you tie the tow lines and then the push lines. Have a great day. Pete@@TimBatSea

[@LoganPEade]

Very interesting, I've never seen much of this type of work going on only read about it over several decades, I'll definitely be watching more of your videos!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@NinaLouise-kv8oo]

Awesome loved watching

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@ironhead5263]

Great video, really enjoyed watching, very interesting 👍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@fprintf]

One of your best videos yet. Great teamwork, and great filming (and audio!)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@mwechtal]

Thanks for showing this. We see tugs in push gear all the time on the St. Lawrence, but never changing from on the wire to push gear. We really can't get our motorhome to the point to watch ships out in Lake Ontario where we might see something, but we would probably need a telescope!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@jamesterrill1938]

You earn your keep Captain, very interesting. Thank you for bringing us along..CUOTO.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching James. CUOTO

[@citrusbloom7504]

Fascinating channel Captain Tim! I enjoy the way you explain things/the processes. Very interesting and informative! Thank you, so glad I found your channel. Be safe out there ⚓️🌊

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@joedennison2972]

Outstanding! Always wondered how that operation goes down. Well done!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Joe. CUOTO

[@magnusmyhre8540]

Loved it👌🏻😃

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channels Magnus. CUOTO

[@mustralineabsorbine5082]

this was a great video. So interesting. Thanks, CUOTO!! :)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@ThamesShips]

Great video. 👍Very informative and excellent commentary as always.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@paratyshow]

✅👍 Great job, having a barge loose must get the heart pumping even after hundreds of times. Tks Tim

[@TimBatSea]

Very True. It still does! Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@johnland5042]

very nice job

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching John. CUOTO

[@kyletaylor7778]

Thanks for the content, I am a new AB working on the West Coast. These videos help me to understand the bigger picture. cheers.

[@TimBatSea]

That's fantastic! Welcome aboard, and welcome to the channel Kyle. CUOTO

[@alanrichtmyer2309]

Hi Tim! Glad to ee you back in NYC & environs. I'm an aviator by trade ,but totally fascinated by seamanship too.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Alan. CUOTO

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Tim, just got back from a week in Jacksonville. Our hotel was on the beach and I always have my binoculars to watch the marine activities. All sorts of fun. It's also interesting to follow along on the shipping location sites to get a little more info on the various vessels. Thanks, always interesting 😊

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel John. CUOTO

[@waltereskridge5055]

This was a really interesting one!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Walter. CUOTO

[@tom2698]

Again the master class. Always informative. With today's technology, all barges or waterborne craft of a certain size should have AIS.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Tom. I appreciate your kind words. CUOTO

[@ramdynebix]

That beach looks familiar. Visited Staten Island once and rode the subway all the way to the end and ended up at that beach. Nice views, now I know what the barges were for

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Randy. That was actually Sandy Hook New Jersey. Starn Island is on the other side. CUOTO

[@roberthaynie7852]

Good job Tim, Jack is top shelf guy, I worked with him most of my Tankerman career, tell him I said hello, we still talk couple times a month, I tell him where you guys have been what your doing, he is like how do you know what I’m doing, told him I have super powers , got a watchful eye on him every Tuesday lol, thanks Tim , glad got chance see him 👍🏼

[@TimBatSea]

😂😂😂😂 That is fantastic Robert. Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@troyreid8912]

Thanks!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very very much Troy! Cheers 🍻 CUOTO

[@RichardThompson-gc1cf]

Great job Great crew keep up the great videos and keep up the good work 😅😊

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Richard and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@allenanthony9798]

Nice job guys

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Allen. CUOTO

[@eddiewolf_]

Good to sea you TimB 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Eddie. CUOTO

[@larrypatty8333]

So many things could wrong and you only have to be wrong once. Keeping up with the traffic, the tide, the wind and the wave movements as well as keeping in the channel. Most of us never have to worry about bad consequences if we make a mistake. Good job.

[@Pocketfarmer1]

You don’t do those moves in the main channel of a major port. You stay in safe water and out of the way while doing the evolutions. Being aware of the disposition of the tow and traffic are paramount. Getting off the wire is extremely hazardous and not to be taken lightly. Professional boat men do it with the fewest moves possible in a very specific order of operations. We go on and off the wire all times of day and many types of weather. Well practiced team work is what makes for success. These fellows know their work. I have done the way this crew does it many times. I prefer pulling the pennant up shorter and putting a stopper on it. The slacking the wire . Keeping the shackle down near the deck. Remove the shackle , then loose the stopper . Much more control. This system has tension in three directions at once . I have seen the pin jam too many times. My bonafides 26years towing off shore.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching Larry. CUOTO

[@gerardrusso9642]

nice to see those channels are my old stomplng grounds

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@scomo532]

Texas bah, always wondered what that was called. Cool, thanks Cap

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@edswider9309]

Tim this is a good time to goin there when fishing starts all you do is dodge small boss as ya the party boats are respectful

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ed. CUOTO

[@robertjeffery6100]

Just wandered into this video… as a boater this is great….i always was interested in how this all worked…

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel Robert. CUOTO

[@samsien9105]

I'm very thank you for explain, I am not a pilot just regular people , but very interesting to watch👍👍.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@toolbox-gua]

Pretty nice . Thank you for sharing and stay safe.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@felixpagan4682]

great video,fished the tip of sandy hook many times,always wave to the ships.its a long walk to get out there.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Felix. CUOTO

[@LNM0000]

Really great vid mate. V interesting.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. I appreciate your kind words. CUOTO

[@MrCrabbing]

That was very interesting to see the change over, I imagine they is a fair strain on the towing wire if it dose come up tight. I see when we haul our trawl in and the swells roll up behind us the pressure gauge on the winch goes right up as were we are still going ahead well on the gear to keep the net all square and the fish in it.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@dannyvandenbranden4845]

💪👍🙏🌅❤ grtz from Belgium

[@TimBatSea]

Greetings Danny! Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@Zekespeaks]

I recognize that paint scheme and the big "V" on the boat. I've done some work on the pilot house electronics for your boats in the Seattle area, and it's nice to see how they operate under way!

[@TimBatSea]

Oh that's cool. We have one guy that comes to us from Louisiana whether we are in Puerto Rico, Texas or New York. We love him, some I'm sure the west coast guys love you. Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. CUOTO

[@brucespero1502]

I live in Chicago and I was in NYC for the weekend and went to the Statue of Liberty on the 10am ferry yesterday. Did you see me wave? I love your videos and it was really cool to be on the same body of water as you. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@TimBatSea]

That was me waving back Bruce! 😂 Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@LOGANDOUGLAS-kf7ly]

Amazing man!!! I absolutely love your videos so much!!❤ I just got my MMC and that stuff and am going to get on with Vane bros! Super excited 🎉😊

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and congratulations. But "Directly" naming tugs, companies or customers on here gets me in trouble with my employer. CUOTO

[@LOGANDOUGLAS-kf7ly]

@@TimBatSea opps my bad! Super sorry

[@dmonat]

That was cool.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. CUOTO

[@eddieweigel9490]

Hey Captain Tim how are you good to have you back sailing the NY/NJ waters again my favorite fishing spots we go to the Chapel hill channel right off of Naval weapons station Earle to the TC Bouy on the NY side then I believe it runs right into the Ambrose channel the Swash channel lighthouse rocks roamer shoals very familiar with the area striped bass and the absolute best channels for fluke fishing just outside the Ambrose channel how long are you back for stay safe COUTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Ed. I have seen many boats fishing in the chapel hill channel. Good to know the hit spot. Thank you. I believe we are scheduled to go in the shipyard in Norfolk soon. So I'm not sure where I'll end up. CUOTO

[@billwilliams9527]

Good one Cap't.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Bill. CUOTO

[@rgr3427]

I have, (now had) always wondered how you setup for release of the tow, now I know, thank you sir ! Be Safe Out There

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching. We usually do a different maneuver called rounding up where we turn the tug 180 degrees and land alongside the barge and "break the tow" there. But this time, pulling the pin made more sense. CUOTO

[@jamesburns8247]

Very interesting watching your winch and wire operate. I was on two ocean going tugs in the 60/70 , the ATF 101 Cocopa and the ATF 105 Moctobi which used a 6 inch main cable. Since I ran the Main Control powering the entire ship I Paid careful attention to the propulsion amperage and main winch loads. You never want to see that cable snap in and out of the water.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel James. CUOTO

[@ph11p3540]

Beautiful perfect ocean conditions. I always thought bed weather was the norm not the exception

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. We were a few miles inland by then. CUOTO

[@Cheers_Warren]

I was surprised to hear you say tow wire might hit the ‘sea bottom’! I was not thinking that was something to worry about! Cheers Warren

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. Oh yes. A shiny wire looks nice, but it's a dead giveaway that you dragged in on the bottom. CUOTO

[@Cheers_Warren]

@@TimBatSea good to know ‘how you know’😀

[@johnfitzpatrick3416]

Great video Tim, educational. It’s just a crying shame I wasn’t pro-active enough to get my papers in 79-80. Thanks for the lesson.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel John. CUOTO

[@TrevorDennis100]

Tim, you've done a great job getting on top of audio problems. A professional sound person would shake in their boots if asked to record voice on that barge. You have various loud engine noise sources, and when outside, a ton of wind. All you can do is close mic to make your voice much louder than the background sound, and you are doing that nicely. The most important thing is that you listen and heed what your viewers tell you. I would say you are a minority regards doing that. My goodness. The size of that shackle, after the lads pulled the pin, surprised me. When your man grabbed the shackle @23:37 and gave us something to scale it against! And what was the size of the bolt/pin? The nut completely filled his hand @22:43 Can you read the tension on the winch line from the wheelhouse, or is that years of experience watching how much the wire dips, and equating that with distance to the barge and sea conditions. The more I follow your exploits Tim, the more complex I think your job is. All very impressive.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very very much Trevor. I really appreciate your kind words. Almost 25 years ago I worked on a tug that had a gauge that would show the tension on the wire. But I've never seen that on a boat since then. We watch the wire and see how far it goes out before going underwater. It takes a bit of time, but you get a handle on it. CUOTO

[@Dinoxt12]

Well Done, interesting...ever do a tour of building of a Tug under construction and a Barge also ?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I have never had the opportunity. But if I get a chance, I sure will! CUOTO

[@mellissadalby1402]

Hi Captain Tim! CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel Mellissa. CUOTO

[@user-nx6qr1mt6f]

Cool vid! I picked up my 6pak and later the towing endorsement. People laugh when I tell them I got the time required on my 10’ jetski. USCG classifies it as a “power vessel”, so it’s good!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel. I believe you have an "assistance towing endorsement". A towing endorsement is a bit more involved. CUOTO

[@user-nx6qr1mt6f]

@@TimBatSea I’m sure you’re correct, especially since it was only a 10 question test. I learned a lot though and found it interesting (bridles, bits, keeping in step, composites, etc). Another thing I learned regarding the pecking order on who to yield to: seaplanes are at the bottom! They’re below power vessels and must yield to everyone else: (Not under command, Restricted in ability to maneuver, constrained by draft, fishing, sailing, power vessels, seaplane). Thanks for the vid!

[@TimBatSea]

@@user-nx6qr1mt6f We used to say "New Reels catch fish, so purchase some" Not under command Restricted in ability to maneuver Constrained by draft Engaged in fishing Sailing Powerboats Seaplane

[@user-nx6qr1mt6f]

@@TimBatSea clever mnemonic! My Capt license study guide never had seaplanes in the pecking order list