Updated: May 16, 2021
Talisman finally gets some bruises. No matter how hard you try, these are the types of things that eventually happen. We’ve been cruising full time for almost a year now, and this is the first issue of the kind. Join us for some fast sailing and a close call with the “big ferry”, plus a bit of disappointment.
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Yup, boats and hard places aren't the most happy pairings. Glad you didn't sustain hull damage. You'll know next time, which is what it's all about – knowing! I enjoyed the sailing and harbour entrance. What would you have done different now that you know?
Easy fix!! No big deal….
I'm so thankful for every video that you post! I haven't sailed, but that day is coming, for now, I'm laid up working out a health issue. So… I'll just never mind the complainers, say thankyou & mean it! Valuable REAL life experience, that don't cost me a dime. You explain: everything, perfect, I like it.😁👍
Very nice
hi new to your channel…great stuff! Have you considered getting a cat for you mic. Its that furry mit you put over it so you can be heard in high wings?
still dont understand or see exactly what damage occurred to your boat
Finally. I’ve been looking for grown ass people doing the cruiser thing and not just 25 year old rich kids. Nice to find you guys.
Actually completely wrong applying the “powered” rule … in your own country inc. Washington State ferries have the right of way over all vessels … also have no idea why so many sailors think that commercial boats over 100’ are able to stop or maneuver … why should a ship with 100+ people endanger the passengers because a small boat … powered or under sail … believes they have the right of way?
Damage was self inflicted. Do it properly next time.
Sorry but you don't look like you're having fun. It really didn't look that awful. Lord knows yo9u had enough fenders out.
Great storage on your yacht. Small welder and some tools.
At 12:41 I did NOT appreciate the
ahemview.Don't sweat the arm chair admirals and the dock potatoes. I carry a home depot 2×8. Wife hates it but that thing works.
Don't stress, In Australia, we use a timber plank and hang between. Helps a lot.
You are flat out wrong!
Ships, tugboats with tows, commercial ferries and fishing vessels with nets deployed have right of way over sailing vessels. Yachts should stay well clear of these vessels. Also, any vessel in a channel that can not exit the channel is the stand-on vessel.
even the wealthy has a bad day every once in a while. We all go through it. Some not so expensive as others. Good boating sounds hollow right now.
You have bow thrusters on your boat?
"When bad things aren't actually happening, they are at risk of happening." Any cruiser will have to smile – and agree. Well said.
Are there no such things as mooring balls or anchorages in the med? You guys are always tied to a wall…good advertisement against ever travelling the med if that's the case, not about to cruise on over there anytime soon!!
The biggest boat always wins. It’s the arrogant sailor who sinks his vessel
When you are cruising and your yacht is just $$$ then you don't cruise, you stress and that is what we have here.
Could feel it from the start of this vid.
I've done many a trip with fellas like this and they teach you a lot.
How not to be when you have crew as it sends a message that you are not confident in what you are doing, thus, the crew of what ever level of competence becomes unsettled.
Good on this guy though for posting his experience up on YT.
Anchor out when possible tire fenders work on concrete . Love joy peace wealth & abundance for all .
I assume what happened is that the boat rolled but the fenders were pinched between the boat and the wall and couldn't rotate with the boat hence over stressing the upper life line and stanchion? Also, calling a 'quay wall' a 'key' what's up with that?
Suggestion, instead of apologizing for the wind noise and typing illegible type (white on a light blue background) Edit out the sound and edit in actual readable print or narration.
always moaning/whineing, always everyone elses fault. very entitled arrogant couple
Great way to loose a railing
Good on you for being honest and showing it the way it is. There are good lessons here for anyone that can learn. Allow me to state this crap never ends if you drive from dock to dock to dock. Use the anchor. Get some schooling in how to set it and stop paying for the privilege of your boat floating. Last video I watch showed a catamaran anchored on the outside all by itself while you are getting smashed by a ferry. Get out and stay out in the water.
Believe it or not. The crossing situation you had in this video with that ferry, is the one exception to the classic "powerboat gives way to sailboat" rule. It's one thing for a 60, or 80 motor yacht to give way to a 40 something foot yacht as you would typically expect, but when you have a 2 or 300 foot vessel mingling with a 40 something foot yacht, right of way by tonnage comes into play where the ferry stands on, and the sailboat gives way, (It actually is a maritime rule). The reasoning behind this is because a vessel like that ferry is assumed to be more restricted by its sheer size in its ability to maneuver than a yacht like yours would be by its limitations as a vessel under sail. Simply put, it would be easier to maneuver, or stop a 15 or so ton yacht to avoid a collision than it would be to maneuver, or stop a few hundred tons of ferry to avoid one. Large ranks of Mariners don't even know this because so many fishing, and cruising grounds are far enough from large vessels like the one in this video that many boaters don't really need to know that rule, so it often goes forgotten. I hope this helps Fair Winds.
Thanks for the candid videos of what can go wrong in crowded anchorages with rude inexperienced boaters. Same problems all over the globe. Keep up the good work and show us it's not all sunsets and pina coladas!
U guys a amazing keep up the good work love ur video lots of good information
If you put spring lines in wouldn’t that have kept you off the dock?
It was bowing a hoolie out of the harbour when we went in Frikes in July '18 too. We got a spot inside the breakwater at the other side of the harbour and had a good night. Others in the flotilla were parked where you were and suffered with the ferry wash.
beautifully shoot the video) thanks for the pleasure from Russia
love the honesty and how are you supposed to know until youvde been told by the locals.. shit happens. but more shit happens on boats
Sorry about the damage, but totherwise enjoyed that – thanks! Kioni is one of our favourite ports and waiting for my first Oyster too! Fair Winds! PS Good Yacht Club in Vliho (nr Nydri).
I don't think you did anything wrong it had been a good sail you were honest didn't try to hide it brush over it. We all damage our boats. Great video. Lovely couple I love the way there were no orders shouted just got on with docking
Great sail… poop happens.
how bout spend some of those dollars on a decent editing suite, can hardly read the graphics …..
Get other People to fix it???? Wat has he done with kevin ? Imposter
What type of yacht is it?
Sorry, seems like you are properly advertising to other sailors to stay far away from you; you obviously have not learned anything about seamanship, manoeuvring nor boatmanship. Thank you, you will not ever be allowed on or near my ship!! Sickening!!
Wonder why with such a great location the docking wouldn't be updated to safe and secure for cruisers, the amount of financial gain for local businesses would easily pay for the update cost in one season. Nothing worse than tied to a concrete wall when a huge wake is hitting. Showing this is real life and your followers appreciate it. I would be more worried about hitting bottom in these areas, I've seen rocks when no rocks are shown on the charts. Thank You for sharing your journey with your followers. STAY SAFE, SAIL SAFE, THANK YOU‼️🙏❤️ Vinny 🇺🇸
Don't be afraid to tie fenders onto the pier and for situations like that I prefer the cylinder style fenders myself.
Nice fix Captain. Good job.
Are you two retired? Work from home?