What Happened & What's The Future? LIVE

[@buoyohbuoy790]

Best of luck with your new endeavors Tristan. The future is bright! As an owner - operator, I can tell you it is not just new motor yacht owners who struggle with docking or even anchoring. I have been an owner of sizable vessels for over 20 years. In 2010, I was truly shocked when I transitioned from a 1990 52 ft flybridge to a modern 55 ft flybridge boat. I felt very insecure docking this new boat, despite joysticks, bow and stern thrusters and a cockpit docking station. The reason soon became obvious. Modern boats are 50% lighter compared to old solid GRP boats of similar size, for the same, or even higher windage. The cored hulls are lighter and stronger, which is safer and saves fuel, but those light planning hulls have no inertia at all and a very shallow keel, which make docking and close quarters maneuvering a whole different challenge, even for seasoned helmsmen. And this is an even bigger problem in southern France, west of Marseille, in Croatia, the Aegean, or any other windy area in the Med and beyond. Perhaps you need to make a vlog to explain these dynamics in detail, so people who transition to new boats are at least aware of what is coming, and receptive to the idea of getting some initial training on how to handle this new and different animal.

[@darthkek1953]

The upside is Mercury Skyhook, Volva Docking, etc., are all coming into play including auto-adjustment (including of elements) to keep stationary and not be bounced all over the place, and proportional thrusters are a godsend when you're trying to single-handed dock a 60 foot flybridge in poor conditions.

[@LifeAtSea]

Good luck Tristan !

[@hidusb]

Good luck to all the AWOL crew in their future endeavours.

[@jond1536]

That vlog to document the building of the vessel, hope for the best and you acquire that. what a great thing. Thank you for the updates, missed you on the vlog and really looking forward to this opportunity for you. GREAT STUFF, Thanks

[@jeremyfowler8530]

Tristan, I appreciate your professionalism and attention to details and good seamanship. Best of luck Navigating this "sea change" in your life! Acting as a consulting Captain for those trying to make their way commercially should be a great benefit to those that can get past their egos and honestly allow for a circumspect look at what they have done in the past. Here's hoping that the contract on the new build works out- that would be a fascinating look inside!

[@christopherbarber9351]

Best of good fortune to you, Tristan! You're highly qualified and your emphasis on safety and crew are very much needed!

[@trentonpaul598]

I had a hardwood flooring company for 34 years and one of my employees was a boat builder employee before. he had serious skills and I will be looking forward to seeing one built. Hope you score the contract. all the best Tristian.

[@andrewpease3688]

Nothing sadder than watching a boat builder trying to build a house, never finished

[@cdhilton7124]

@@andrewpease3688 😂😂😂

[@billknudson6620]

CONGRATULATIONS! I'm excited for you in your new adventure! My God bless you in this new chapter in your life!

[@patrickcooper9641]

Hello there Tristan, I really wish you the very best of luck whatever you decide to do. I would love to see the built of a superyacht/megayacht step by step! One way to make money would definitely to stay in the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area and teach these owners of vessels between 30 and 60ft how to navigate! These boats are pretty much available to everyone with $ and many people in Florida have disposable monies! But they should not be on the water! Cheers

[@DriveSafeDon]

The best thing you can do here in Florida when teaching people how to use their small yacht or up to 100 feet is common sense teach them common sense something you don’t see my of out on the water. Looking forward to seeing a super yacht be built 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dmorga1]

Good for you, Tristan! If I had millions of dollars to invest in a boat, being able to consult with someone I could trust to advise me properly would be a huge value. Sounds like you might have really hit a great niche.

[@charliewallace7197]

your accident report breakdowns are my favourite videos! don't be dissuaded from them! life is both darkness and light, neither should be ignored. and congratulations, sounds like you've got a host of really interesting projects on the go, i look forward to watching the results.

[@Moftoo]

Sounds like exciting things ahead, glad to hear everything is going well.

[@LetsGoOutdoors]

As an owner operator of a 48' boat here in the PNW I think your approach to share the decades of experience you have built up with other boat owners is fantastic. If you ever make your way to Vancouver Island I would love to have you on board for a day! All the best with the new business ventures.

[@SeanLXIV]

Great to hear of what you're doing now, a logical progression for your career, albeit very different from being at sea. Hope you also get the job sorted on the newbuild, that sounds very exciting.

[@paulinebutler5186]

Brilliant to hear all your exciting ideas. Good luck .

[@wizardmix]

This is really smart, I especially like when you're working with owner/operators. This is a win/win because you'll learn more and so will they.

[@Banzaj33]

Thank you for taking the time to explain all of this, Captain Mortlock! I'm glad you are taking the plung into new and exciting things!

[@johnpenson8801]

Hope it all works out well for you Tristan. You are a talented guy and I am sure you will succeed in whatever you set out to do. However on a personal note it is sad that your Channel will change. I will miss your ship handling skills and explanations. Plus your interaction with the crew and life aboard challenges. These made your videos so unique as you were a real super yacht captain. Actually doing the job of your channel title. Not just showing you around miscellaneous yachts like many other channels. I will miss that.

[@craighope-johnstone5639]

Love your work and your open and honest reports on incidents, good luck with ll that you have on!

[@tomchristensen8619]

Wishing you the very best of luck! You are clearly a highly organized person, so success will come your way with your endeavors!

[@almVancouver]

It all sounds exciting. Can't wait to see how things progress channel wise.

[@davidleadford6511]

The future definitely looks bright for you. I'm looking forward to following you as your new voyage begins.

[@richardharrison6993]

Thanks for the update. Great to hear things are going well for you. Good luck with the next chapter of your life. 👍👍

[@nauticusyachting]

Good luck navigating these new waters, Cpt. Tristan.

[@DriveSafeDon]

Tristan. Good luck to you I enjoyed every one of your videos I am looking forward to your new videos. God bless you and your wife. WELL DONE 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@stewtube1240]

All the Best to you Tristan ! I know you will do well in any endeavor you get involved in !

[@misryluvsco8169]

Change is always hard, but usually works out better in the end. You are so personable. People like you. We are all pulling for you. 👍😊

[@dannyhorne9448]

Thanks for the insight Tristan, good luck with your new ventures and really hope the yacht build series comes to fruition

[@paulmerritt418]

Good things happen to good people! Great success for the future.

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Wish you all the best mate, hope your dreams come to fruition. It’s been fun watching and hopefully continue to watch.

[@jameshampton8730]

Sounds exciting Tristan. Love your channel as its full of pertinent and interesting info. Looking forward to your plans realizing and hopefully I'll be in touch soon for training purposes.

[@brianmichaels5112]

With all of the Yatch accidents happening lately which seem to be more than the usual or just more published. That said watching Captain Tristan over the years which ever super Yatch owner snatches him up to take charge of their vessel is not only very wise but extremely lucky. He is so passionate, smart and his stance towards safety , guidelines and rules is just above and beyond. Best of luck Tristan, I hope Jeff Bezos and other titans know who you are and offer you a beautiful vessel and the whopping salary your deserving of.

[@telesilla]

I love the idea of seeing a super yacht build from the beginning; that sounds like an amazing opportunity for both you and the builder. And us too lol. I hope the contract comes through! Regardless, good luck on your new endeavors!

[@johnsnoek9112]

All power to you young man. Hope the build series pans out.

[@grahamwallace7933]

Now, that is one great plan, al the success to you. I was a fan before this change and with this announcement I’m more of a fan. Impressive move, very happy for you!

[@tonydykes9019]

Good luck for all your future ventures, I will look forward to watching the blog to see what's going on 👍

[@paulbuckberry7683]

Thank you for the explanation Tristan. The build project sounds really interesting and would be a definite watch for me if it goes ahead. All the best for the future.

[@russellpugh617]

New Project- Hopefully with Lürssen although a 2 year build for them would be rather exceptional and extremely exciting and needless to say a privilege to follow. If I was ever in the position as a future owner, I would take as many folks on such a journey. Follow how a dream becomes eventually reality. Good luck!

[@rlsearch1]

Tristan, here's wishing you all the very best with the next exciting chapter, whatever direction/s they may take.

[@marksapollo]

Oh cool! I love documentaries that follow building and engineering stuff. It's fascinating. Would be great to see a complete build of a mega yacht. And it would be invaluable to have a teacher like you to train owners how to control their yachts.

[@kennethalpvik7255]

Thank you for your videos, really appreciate your work. I love how you include many interesting aspects of yachting. Wish you all the best and look forward to continue following your journey! 😃

[@fredrikmeier8168]

Sounds great! Thanks for taking us on the journey!

[@bryanhowland8772]

This is all wonderful news! I'm glad to see you have several possibilities on the horizon. I especially enjoy your straight forward, common sense approach and attention to detail. Hopefully the 24 month build contract will come to fruition. Best of luck in your new endeavors. I look forward to watching some of these opportunities unfold.

[@potterkelly487]

Thank you! Sounds like a plan, change is good. I will continue to watch as you are good at what you do and I know it will be interesting!🇨🇦❤️

[@stephen_101]

Have you spoken with Sunreef? Their big 60 to 80 ft power catamarans are selling like hotcakes, they recently put a 100ft boat on the water, and have plans for a 140. So I'm guessing a majority of these will be crewed, but even then would it not be prudent to give the owners handling and at the helm experience in case of unforseen emergency, or if they simply fancy driving themselves. I think this could be a nice little niche - basic training and mentorship for the owners. Good to see you are keeping well and planning ahead - looking forward to your future adventures.

[@ctopholt]

Sounds like a bright future ahead. Fingers crossed on the shipyard deal going through, that would be incredibly interesting to follow!

[@skipallen3309]

Tristan; this seems to be a great business 'model' and I think you'll do well! All the best to you mate!

[@charleyrowland8982]

Tristan, we understand your passion for your team made brand. I’ve still got many shirts and hats from mine that I wear proudly everyday. Come to the Pacific Coast!

[@fateshippping8370]

this sounds so awesome, im a ship owner of a inland cargo ship. and look for inspiration of my own ship build. so the sound of vlogging this proces of a superyacht sound incredible. good luck with the exciting times

[@andyvankerkhove6902]

God speed, cant wait for what is coming... from Spain

[@PTE399]

Good luck on your next adventures! ❤️🕊🙏🏻🕉

[@ChristianCohn]

Its about that time to go bigger. AWOL was more or less "small". Depends on how you look at it. 45m Yacht next and then larger ^^ Good luck

[@Donald_Shaw]

I'm so glad I don't have to worry about you. You answered a lot of question and happy to hear you have a career plan in place. Now, I'm wondering when you and the Givinator will have some little sailors running around? As being a longtime follower, I love your channel and will continue to follow you on your ventures. As always, the best of everything to you, Captain Tristan.

[@1555mrsmith]

Hello... thank you for giving us the update.

[@gmeck100]

Tristan, really love the proposed direction of the channel. Best wishes and good luck!

[@niranthbanks3595]

Congratulations both on your past and future adventures/endeavors! It is exciting to know the possibilities for this channel. Although I suspected as much seeing how much you hustle.

[@larrykaufman8100]

Glad things are going well for you….many blessings forward!

[@brissiAU]

I always say the best engineer are are ones which have done a trade first,as such the fact you come from a background of coming through the ranks to get to captain. It is a no brainer that any potential buyer would jump at the knowledge you have to guide them, good luck and if this goes ahead then we are in for a great ride.

[@grahamthompson3318]

Good luck Tristan, All the very best for your future

[@davidaxe7635]

Thanks for the update Tristan. Your ideas sound great. Watching the building process of a super yacht could be very interesting, particularly if you can capture the tension and interplay between the different factions: architect, designer, interior designer, engineers, accountants, owner, Mrs owner, etc etc and the compromises reached. The training of more inexperienced owners of smaller craft could be equally if differently fascinating. It’s great to hear your plans and to see you looking well and fit. Wishing you all the best - onward and upward!

[@craigroosa9321]

Best of luck ! Love watching your channel and all you put into it ! Looks like you have it all together for sure and I think we all knew that !

[@susiew6851]

Great video, thank you for the update. Look forward to continuing to watch your journey.

[@paulkersey2179]

You are a go getter SYC, good luck with all your new adventures. I look forward to coming along when possible.

[@380Scania]

Good luck to you on the new adventure! Hope we will still see you in the blue from time to time. miss Awol!!

[@robertlalor8090]

Best of luck, Tristian. Sounds very exciting.

[@davidmchugh2512]

Tristan, I am very pleased to hear that you will continue to work in the industry that you clearly love. Good luck to you in your new company, "Mortlock Yachts Limited". I have my fingers crossed in the hope that the filming of a new build project goes ahead, I can understand your enthusiasm about this opportunity, amplified by the fact that it will be a first, it will be fantastic if your previous videos are anything to go by,. I can tell that you are really excited about it and if all goes well, I will look forward to seeing it in the future. Exciting times ahead, I wish you all the luck in the world.

[@eveningstar1]

fantastic! best of luck. And get a website up. Doesn't matter how small you are - get a website.

[@jimkreiling9166]

What exciting news and opportunities for you. Still hoping to be able to follow you in the future. Wishing you the best of luck in the future.

[@LesProdsDF]

Tristan, its sounds like you are opening a wonderfull new chapter of your career. Looking forward to watch your future work, hope the construction vlog works out. Being an engineer, im really interested. Best of luck!!

[@bryanputt2640]

Wow that’s fantastic and my best wishes. You’re Such a professional so enjoy the next adventure and keep at the videos if you can

[@happynogod1646]

Best wishes for your future adventures Tristan always thought you brought integrity and quality to your vids.

[@shanedavis9166]

Good luck Tristan. There's certainly no substitute for personal experience. 👍👍

[@kokewakiwi3471]

Hi Tristan, as an ex super yacht crew that went around the world through the Northwest Passage on the MY Itasca can I ask you keep up with the accident reports as I have watched your videos with my 20yo daughter who wanted to follow in my footsteps after seeing all the fabulous KZbin videos of the great lifestyle but they were missing the reality of normal yacht life. She now has a more realistic understanding of yachting. If you ever get to New Zealand we would be more than happy to take you out boating. Keep up the great work.

[@gabrielecox365]

Hi Tristan, all that sounds very interesting. I specially like your idea of instructing owners how to handle their boats. Did something like that years ago: one week of intensive maneuver training, but with several people on board. Acquired quite a few grey hairs .... 🤣🤣

[@janereynolds7555]

Tristan wishing you every success with your new venture and prospective venture. Great channel you deserve all the success.

[@richardgooding498]

Vlogging the yacht build will make you and your crew the most qualified crew for the yacht and the owner. That would be totally awesome to watch the build. 👍👍

[@josephmalone6110]

I just watched your recent KZbin video. Glad to hear you and crew are all well. I am between jobs your videos give me hope that all will be well .

[@jimdepereira985]

Great to hear Captain. Best of luck.

[@justincooper1927]

Thanks for the update. I moved to Florida in 2010, bought a yacht (just 55 ft) and sail to our place in the Bahamas each year. Having grown up in South Africa and then made my money in London I think you missed a massive opportunity to move with AWOL (or another yacht) to Florida. It's never too late if you ever want to find out more about living here in Florida let me know. We love Florida it has better weather than South Africa, it's so easy to live like a king, to replicate our lifestyle in Europe I would have to be a billionaire. Good luck hope it goes well.

[@maxborgen5131]

Tristan, I have enjoyed your previous shows on AWOL. Will miss those future updates. Wishing you all the best with your future endevours, and the old crew who featured on your shows.

[@matthewlawson884]

Always enjoy your videos. All the best for the future.

[@josephmontanaro8824]

Good luck you deserve every thing available like you. Your video's are great

[@rexstiger6090]

I hope the new project you mentioned goes forward for you. It is always a pleasure to watch and learn from your videos no matter the topic. Your professionalism and sound standards are so refreshing to see, and I know you are a genuine good fellow. All the best and I look forward to seeing what comes next.

[@jjansen987]

Yes vlog the build would be so epic! Can only think of a couple of small videos showing mega yachts being built. Either way congrats on your next endeavor!

[@svcarpathia7850]

Good day Captain, sure whatever you decide to do will be well and professionally done. Will keep viewing your vlog. All the best☺️

[@donalquirke6682]

Have loved watching your channel from the beginning . I will miss AWOL and you and your terrific crew . Best of luck on your next adventures.

[@TARPD]

Capt i wish good luck,fare winds and following seas!

[@joshuabrewster217]

This is all very exciting Tristan best wishes!!!

[@johnhendren1794]

God bless you on your future, from Kentucky

[@ravenmoon1165]

I recently found your channel. You are very informative. Ty for sharing your experience. One day, I'll have my yacht, until then, I will learn vicariously.

[@SuperYachtCaptain]

😎👍

[@TheGamer-ux2lr]

Best of luck on your new business venture. Thanks for all your videos.

[@danielfarren7267]

Hello Tristan, wish you all the best in all you do, looking to all your new videos, good luck sir.

[@leestephens1]

Tristan...loved your recent live broadcast. I watch a handful of sailing vlogs...cause I'm a sailor but you are the only powerboat vlog that I watch. I've been watching for a couple of years. Have learned much from you and am enjoying staying connected to your journey. Will continue to watch as you navigate the next part of your journey.

[@seantwomey396]

Stay well and work on creating the next generation with Giv. You’d be a good dad. Every success.

[@charleshannant252]

Congrats Tristan and all the best!

[@captneilmurray6055]

Thanks for your updates, much appreciated. Cheers Neil

[@bryanchesley9435]

I am supper excited for you. I really hope that contract works. I would love to see you narrate the construction of a Ship.

[@brendanhayes2752]

That would be great having you follow a build from start to finish.

[@seanprzybyla2157]

It would be interesting to see some of your customers experiences, maybe some videos of the journey from greeting to advice given and the customer feedback afterwards.

[@VW5767]

Lots of luck Tristan! Cant wait to see what comes next!