Why do they call it the “East River”🤔 Also, just a suggestion a video on Nav lights on vessel for those with no marine experience might be a hit? I actually need an up to date brush up on tug in tow, pushing etc. Enjoy videos 👍
@@johnfitzpatrick3416 Ooops. I forgot to say; The Hudson has long been called the North River by local Mariners and the East river just kind of makes sense after that. LOL
Thank you for an awesome video!👍👍 This was by no means a failure, and I would love to see more videos like this! And for some reason the setup you had this time really catched the lovely engine sound👌 Thank you also for your lecture on pecking order, that was a great way of learning it😊
Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channel Magnus! I am so happy to hear that you liked it. When it goes out to the public tomorrow I am sure to get the usual trolls commenting that it was to dark and they couldn't see anything. Both of which are true, but I kind of acknowledged that already. LOL. Stay healthy and safe and I'll CUOTO
Don't apologize for anything, Tim! We enjoy your work or we wouldn't be here! As for the night video... I really enjoyed this trip. The first time I made this run in a sailboat, Eldridge in hand, (timing it for slack at the Gate) was maybe 40 years ago. We did not expect to see the Statue of Liberty pop into view on that final turn to starboard and both of us Veterans were quite taken by the view, and speechless for a few minutes. Unforgettable. We were under power and mainsail and passing cars on the FDR. Your video brought back that memory, and I appreciate it more than you can possibly know. (RIP Hank Voelker). Thanks! Keep 'em coming and apologize not!
Tim you are an ambassador of the sea anyone who knows you or works with you is blessed for sure what a great pleasure listening to you so relaxing Andy.
There is good reason to feel anxiety going through Hell Gate. I recall many years ago a tugboat capsizing there, with loss of crew members. I believe the barge they were moving was impacted by the significant currents that happen during the tide cycle and dragged the tugboat over. i know there were other incidents there over the years. I enjoyed your night trip down the East River, as a native New Yorker raised in Manhattan. I have seen these sights northbound on the Circle Line cruises, but not at night. Mentioning night cruises, nothing beats taking the Staten Island ferry northbound to Manhattan. The buildings are all lit up and from a distance seem to be coming out of the water. Beautiful sight.
In America, if on one complains, not enough are watching. You are doing quite well and anything you want to try to get better, you have my support. Keep coming coming, Captain.
No apologies necessary as far as I'm concerned, Tim. I'm enjoying all your videos and i appreciate your efforts. It's amazing how much industry is built along all these waterways. Very interesting!
I appreciate and respect your effort. You are first and foremost a tugboat captain, not a professional videographer. Your videos are always quality and interresting for the nerdy bunch of us. This video makes sense to me since I have experienced nighttime navigation in waters like this - many times. It catches the atmosphere!
Don't let the haters get you down TimB. You put out better than average videos, on subjects not covered by many. Thank you. I like the night videos. Night boating can be tricky, with all the lights in the background, makes things all look alike, and picking out nav markers hard to locate. You make it look so easy. Modern tech sure is nice.
Captain The multi colored light building is still called Pier 17, part of South Street Seaport. The previous building resembled an historic dock and had a large Pier 17 sign, the new modern version boxy with those crazy lights. New building currently has an rooftop ice skating rink & summer has open deck with concert stage. Some big name concerts we’re held in 2019 season.
I was brought up on small power boats on the Chesapeake Bay; never could understand, when I was young, how sailboats got anywhere. Then I took some sailing courses, taught sailing for a bit, and got a very small sailboat. Sailing opened up a new world to me of wind, current, tide, etc. I love just being on a boat - sail or power or otherwise. But I believe, as you seemed to indicate, that you need a little more awareness under sail. But there are very accomplished boaters in either form, and "knuckleheads" as well. Love your videos, including this one which was beautiful to watch as you pointed out landmarks and other interesting facts.
Hi Tim great vid as always. As a boater I always give the other vessel right of way. You never know if there is a nucklehead at the helm. As a pilot ...we are taught to believe EVERY boat probably does have a knucklehead at the helm.
Don't worry too much about what everyone says. I love the videos as they are. The fixed camera positions make this all very relaxing to watch. Also, tug boats are really cool, you don't need much in the way of fancy editing. The tug speaks for itself
Capt. Tim, You do more good with this YT channel while teaching us your expertise, than ANYTHING else some silly soul can criticize you for!! I am subscribed and eagerly await your dropping information and skills to us landlubbers As I always say Keep on keepin on and don't let the naysayers get you down!! Pretty awesome night time trip to boot!
Captain, I related earlier that my Dad, myself and 3-4 other guys brought a 34' Alberg designed Pierson sloop down from Old Lyme through the Sound, overnighted at City Island then made our way through Hell Gate at slack tide, many years ago. Your discussion re powerboaters and sailors was very nicely done! A somewhat sensitive and "unspoken" (except for the obvious humor possibilities) opposition of thoughts as to "stinkpots" vs. sailboats! Now that I realize you are "looking" or have an interest in sailing, I have even greater respect for you! if that was possible... Thanks for a great video! #CUOTO
Tim B I am privileged to enjoy your videos daytime or dark! So glad your eyes are much better the. Mine! Heck I’m 75 and can’t even figure the camera on my phone much less your camera, you are doing a very good job! As you were Sir!
As an owner of multiple sailing vessels during the last 45 years, I can tell you that when you are the responsible person in charge of a vessel under sail, there is an overwhelming sense of being vulnerable to changes in wind speed and direction as well as the effects of currents. If you have any sense of responsibility at all, you know you must remain vigilant at all times, resisting distractions. And when you add the complications of sailing near busy shipping channels like Puget Sound, you become extra aware of all the potential collision threats from any powered vessel or craft.
Great video! Nice way to start the day with a relaxing (at least for me) cruise down through the city. I had the opportunity to fly out of Cuttyhunk harbor as a passenger in the late 70’s with Norman Gengras via float plane. You have not flown by the seat of your pants until you have taken off in a crowded harbor with a float plane. Those sailboat masts seem awfully close. Quite a ride with a true legend of a pilot. Norman had nuts errrrr nerves of steel. 😊
I absolutely loved to see New York by night ! And from the water is so much better than from land. I saw the video in a bright lit room, on my phone, was still great. Could even see a train passing over one of the bridges. Cuoto!
Capn Tim, don't apologize, this was a great video and I was fascinated . I am a hardcore powerboater {as Toby Keith says "never buy a boat that doesn't have a throttle} but I agree completely with your assessment of sailing vessel operators having generally greater skills than powerboaters. I pride myself on on my ability to safely operate a boat, but I have seen far too many knuckleheads in their speedboats who should not be on the water. Keep up the great work, I enjoy your videos more than anyone else out there. #CUOTO
TIm, keep on doing what you do. Your story telling has its own unique style. We come back because we enjoy watching you. We learn something new with each story you present. I think, we don't expect polished videos with all of the fanfare. We come to your videos because of the honesty, humbleness of your storyline. No need to apologize. If you truly enjoy making your videos, keep on filming, we will watch. Thanks Tim, Ken V sailing the north coast of Ohio, lake Erie
Thank you very much Kenneth. My brother and i were traveling together and had many hours to kill driving access the island the night we landed in Puerto Rico. I was telling him (he's my big brother) that i feel like my videos may be the least polished on YT. He basically said or alluded to what you wrote here a few days later. Thank you very much for the kind words. (FYI, I am getting close to launching a second channel and your comment and my brother's encouragement are exactly what I needed to feel comfortable about starting a new channel in a different direction) CUOTO
After writing this, i feel that you do not deserve a cliff hanger. So; my future sister channel will be different kind of sailing channel. (Believe me, I know. RUclips doesn't need any more sailing channels) lol My hope is that i am not alone in having a life long dream of sailing around the world. But unlike the YT channels out there, I am neither young or beautiful or incredibly financially fortunate. As you know, I'm just a regular middle age, middle class, blue color guy. And although I have spent half my life at Sea, i am by no means a sailor. So i hope that when the time is right, some of you from this channel will come over to see what is going on in the sailing channel. Until then , know that i am extremely grateful for the support you have given and the kind words you have written. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea I'm 100% in agreement with the other commenters and your brother! The wheelhouse video isn't great because of the view, it's sharing that space with the man making all the calls, and explaining (awesomely) the steps and considerations involved. This, my friend, makes the time spent valuable no matter where or what the conditions are. This channel is honest, real, and will forever be an example to good seamanship and even inspires others to join the crew in future! This signpost may show the way to untold future visitors for a long time! Keep up the effort and don't mind the bollocks! On a technical note, the like/view ratio is higher on this video than on average (around 12% is average lately).
I'm amazed at how apologetic you are about the quality of your videos. Your videos are fantastic. Several years ago, I began watching some RUclips videos of sailors like me. I'm a tech guy so I figured I can do this! I do things on my boat that are worth filming but boy was I wrong about how easy this would be. My videos were pathetic. It takes so, so much time and attention. So, I pretty much gave up. But that experience sort of qualifies me to give my opinion on the (great) quality of your videos. Thanks for all the work you do. Captain Ron - S/V True Blue.
Wow. You don't have to watch to much of my content to know I'm a huge "Captain Ron" fan. Lol. Thank you very much for putting me at ease. I am so happy you shared that story with me because since my channel has found it legs, many friends from many different backgrounds all tell me that they bought a camera abd are going to join the YT Content Contributer's community. But even after I tell them, they don't believe that it is a full-time hobby and the success you have is usually equal to the hours of labor you put in. Thank you again. CUOTO
I am rambling on with my comments, but we are talking about "my city"!!! More information. The Brooklyn Navy Yard has a rich history of ship naval construction. The Monitor from the Civil War was built there, as were the battleships Arizona and Missouri. The aircraft carrier Constellation was also built there using the facilities you described in your video. I recall that they had to lower the mast on the carrier, so that it could slide under the Brooklyn Bridge.
I thought the photography was great. The images were clear and stable. I watched it in dimmed room-light on my i-mac with a 21" screen with fantastic 4K graphics, so that helped the situation. It was a great Circle Line tour at a great price!!! Keep up the good work.
I may be wrong but that area below the Brooklyn Bridge you were asking about was the Fulton Fish Market. Where all the fresh fish came into Manhattan. I haven't been in the city ( Manhattan) for about 20- 25 yrs..
Thank you for watching Bob. I think the Pier changed a few years ago and now I think it is a maritime center. If so, you would think I probably should know about that) lol. CUOTO
Love the Video. Don't worry about it being a dark video. I happened to have Google Earth running at the same time. Paused the video, found your location and followed you. Thanks for the history along the way.
Tim great video as usual. You are showing about what you really see when driving a boat at night which illustrates the skill required to safely navigate. That is what your channel is all about and why we watch you! Regarding sail vc power I agree with you, started young on both speedboats and sunfish sailboat and moved up to comercial vessels as well as large, fast cruising and racing sailboats. In general sail requires more attention, planning and knowledge and I recommend that every mariner get some time just with wind power to appreciate the constraints and the pure joy of it. Hope you can achieve your dream real soon so we will also have the new channel "TimBSailing" !
Thank you very much!!! (Inside secret update.... I'm in contract, survey on the 19th and hoping to close on the 11th of March! Wish me luck. Oh wait... You did already. Thank you! ) CUOTO
Your trips never fail to intrigue me! Even in low light conditions, hearing everything that goes on, along with your commentary, brings the trip to life! Thanks for the cruise, Capt.! I would much rather cruise along with you then on the Starlight, whether it is a dinner cruise or a ferry!
Good afternoon Wayne my friend. The sun is setting here in Puerto Rico and the lights of NYC seem like a word away. But I'll get back all to soon. CUOTO
Love your videos from the wheelhouse. Particularly interested in maneuvering with barges. I learn much from you. I am a sailor on SF Bay. I do know the Rules of the Road but enjoyed your memory aid regarding the pecking order. So clever and useful that I’ve sent it out on social media. BTW I often watch you with a NOAA chart on my computer so I can follow the ATONs, etc. Thanks for your unique videos.
I wasn't too sure I would like the night voyage but your narrative made it very interesting as usual. Never spent much time as sea that wasn't open ocean where traffic was not much of a problem. You of course have a great deal of education and experience with these situations and NY harbor with all the shore lighting must make watching for running lights quite a challenge. Thanks for another great video and howdy from the snowy pacific northwest.
Such an amazingly soothing & peaceful trip. I love the lights of the city at night for the water. I don’t know if this has been answered, but that building with the red & blue lights is still known as the South Street Seaport after the rebuild. Personally, I much preferred if they kept the styling of the old building and wooden pier it sat on when they rebuilt it. It fit the area better in my opinion
@@TimBatSea He’s not wrong in that They indeed do occupy some space for studios in that complex where they film their morning & various other shows. There are also restaurants & other stores in the same building, similar to those that were there before Sandy destroyed the building. Stay safe!!
Great video Tim! The video is good just as much because of you and you're willingness to share your knowledge. If you're looking for advice on videography at night, you might try giving the folks at B&H a call for some advice. They're not always the cheapest, but they're knowledgeable. And if you ever get fancy with your videos, it would be great to have a live compass display in one corner. Not sure if that's possible or not, just a thought. In any case, be well and stay safe. John
I live on the East River at Corlear's Hook. There are definitely hipster sightings across the river at the B-Burg bridge. Hipsters have taken over Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, and it keeps getting more hip all the time! You can see the sway in the boat during the churning of the East River at 46:30 - Thank you Captain Tim! CUOTO ~__/)__*
Hi Tim, I love watching your channel, there is so much to learn. When I sailed the rule on my boat was to keep clear of ALL commercial vessels. Also with ships it is amazing how fast they creep up on you !
Thank you for watching Richard. My pilot friend (maritime) has a theory that after watching thousands of people react to him pushing loaded and lite barges, he thinks that lite barges are so tall when viewed from the water that people think they are farther away then they are. Where as with a loaded barge people, he says, have a better time gauging speed and distance. This is a lucky thing because as you know we can't stop a loaded barge as well as we can with a lite barge. CUOTO
I love your willingness to experiment, and I’m enjoying this “poorly lit video that’s very long.” It’s actually quite tolerable. I was guessing that this was your return from New Haven a couple weeks ago. I had been watching you on AIS and was wondering why you were dawdling up by the Whitestone Bridge. Figured it was current, but also to delay your arrival. Thanks again for sharing!
Thank you George! I know I should have tougher skin, but I have been getting beaten up in the comments a bit lately and your comment makes me feel much better! Thank you. And a big thank you for your continued support of the channel. Yes, you are correct. That was from our return from New Haven. CUOTO
@@TimBatSeaYou can't be thin-skinned anymore, Cap... gotta be Double-Skin. You're a post OPA-90 mariner :) That east river transit never gets old. Thanks for sharing.
Knowing the area you're in pretty well might make it easier for me but I can make out whats happening and where you are even with the dark. It makes an interesting view and shows what its like to run at night. I like it, don't feel like you need to worry about it looking differently. #cuoto
Another great video from this channel. I'm happy with you being a great mariner. Doesn't matter att all, that there is no need for you to be professional videographer. It's your profession as a tugboat cap. who makes this very interesting. Also that it is interesting listening to your comments. Your doing a great job. I'm a motorboater. But wandering if I should turn over to be a sailboater. Great wiev of New York skyline. I really enjoy your long uncut movies. Think I have to watch this again when it's dark outside 🙂 keep em coming captain.👏👏👏
Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Amy. I try to post new content every Tuesday. In fact, this Tuesday's video will be another sunset to night video of Bunkering Ops at night in Port Elizabeth. CUOTO
This is a very welcome experinent Capt. The lights of NY showed up well and I really enjoyed the VHF conversations. I was reassured that we were on a tug by the reflection in the wheelhouse window of what I think was your port light. I didn't sit in a dark room so only saw the barge occasionally when there was enough reflection from the river to light it up. Great geography given as aways. 👏👏
Thank you very much for watching and for your long time support of the channel Norm. I think the red light you saw was the refection from one of my other cameras that blinks a red LED when recording. Be safe and stay healthy. CUOTO
Another great video,Tim! Special thanks for the Pecking Order, and the soul revealing confession of your love of sailing. I teach: Only. Overtaken New. NUC Reels. Restricted by nature of work Catch. Constrained by draft Fish. Not Billy Bob a pole and a sixpack
I feel like my recall inserts "More" between Constrained by Draft, Fishing Fleet Ops (M is for Maneuvers or Military fleet operations) - but I could be having an elderly moment!
Where in Pecking order is Rowed Vessel? I always understood that both power and sail had to Give Way to rowed. By rowed, I mean as in 8 oared shells. 1 set of eyes looking where they are going and 8 sets looking where they have been. They don't stop or turn on a dime. In fact like your dragster example, they DON"T Stop or Turn. sdh in CT
@@steveholton4130 I think the common interpretation is that a rowed vessel is a (very slow) human powered boat, and would thus be following COLREGs for overtaking/stand on powered vessel in any crossing evolution. Lighting requirements and navigation at night may also be considered as a powerboat if the length is over 7'. This is not to be considered authoritative, it is just my recall again! Thanks for the question Steve!
@@SeabreezeRJ Thanks for the response. I hadn't even contemplated night and lighting. I was thinking only of daylight, vessel crossing or overtaking a shell. Especially wake management. Shells are very long and light as well as having very little freeboard so very susceptible to swamping or breaking from wake encounters.
@@steveholton4130 As you may see in other comments, the 'rule of tonnage' applies here, and not everyone has read COLREGS, apparently. My sympathy for your crew!
Fantastic content! Day...and night. As active duty USCG back in the day, my experience mostly in SF Bay @Ft. Point and YBI was a 2-1 knucklehead ratio favoring sailboats. HOWEVER, sailboats outnumbered power boats probably 10-1. Booze was usually the issue and it wasn’t super common. Pretty good mariners overall. Now, living in FL as a civilian it’s 60-70% knucklehead/drunks across the board. Sailboats are rare and typically motor from restaurant (hiccup) to restaurant on inland waterways. USCG and Aux, Sherif as well as tow, salvage and repo cos are always busy.
Great video! I love your content and always look forward to it. I do a lot of audio work and here are my thoughts on your audio.....Your audio skills are unmeasurably better than my tug boat skills (heck I have never piloted ANY boat / ship)! So, I applaud you! Keep it up, I always learn something, such as #CUOTO!
I used to run my boat 24-7. We moved ammo and fuel bards into the piers from buoys where we had them tied off. We didn't have radar so we launched parachute flares and used our spot lights to navigate at night.
Knowing that all I was going to "See" was a bunch of lights I jumped ahead a lot. So I missed your dialog, which I really enjoy when your describing the operation's dynamics. Night ops in restricted waters are scary cause in addition to navigation you have to read the lights and be aware of what your lights are communicating to others. Your cameras don't really pick up on light colors and positions well. And I know that's critical to reading and safe operations. Do you have night vision capabilities? How often are your operations in restricted waters at night? Funny, at open sea it's easy at night and even enjoyable, but in restricted waters it's a spincter puckering experience.
Thank you for watching. We operate in restricted waters almost every single night. The boat runs 24/7/365. So as odd as it may seem, it turns out to be just another day/night at work. CUOTO
Really cool! We ran Hell Gate two summers ago at 0430 on a similar night.... what a surreal experience!! 10kts SOG in the ole Classy Plasti. We had the whole run all to ourselves. #CUOTO!
I love your videos. Imperfections do not intrude on enjoying your voyage. As an amateur photographer, When I take pictures in the dark, I switch to manual exposure. You'll have to have the aperture pretty well wide open .. F/2, F/4, whatever the camera can do. Auto exposure would try to make the view outside the window grey or almost white ... You want to set the shutter speed so it will be dark. That will keep the bg dark, and light and bright spots looking reasonable. Don't know if that helps
Hi Tim, thanks for another enjoyable video. Regarding the lack of light, can you change the ISO setting on your camera? By increasing it you make the sensor more sensitive. The down side of this that you will start to get more noise on the video signified by what you could descibe as snow. You can use very high ISO settings, on modern cameras, without too many noise problems. Worth a bit of experimenting, keep up the good work. You never move forward if you're not willing to try different approaches.
Hi Tim there is something magical about big city back scatter! Can you put the radar in the corner of the screen. The vision is kind of flat and hard to make sense of without it? CUOTO Scotty
Thank you for watching Scotty. I was trying some different camera angles and only one out three kind of worked. But if I do it again, i will definitely out the plotter and radar up there too. Be safe. CUOTO
I used to work the garbage contract when Moran had it. We would go through the Gate with a fair tide with four loaded barges with a 1000 HP single screw boat. It was harrowing, at first, but you got used to it.
I think you are correct about the idea of having to know more when sailing compared to a power boat. The problem with sailboats is they think they have the right away all the time but don't lol
Sometimes, maybe often, Right of Way defies logic. I'd rather give the Right of Way than Give My life or that of another or anyone's personal property in the air, on land or on the sea. ALWAYS, Better SAFE than Sorry! sdh in CT
@@steveholton4130 that is where the idea of everyone on the water working together and doing what is best for all. Sometimes you and the other boat agree to move different ways other than right of way rules because it's easier for both. Only rule that you never break is to do what's safe.
We have a pecking order in aviation. Balloons are at the top, because they are the least maneuverable. Helicopters are at the bottom, since they are the most nimble. I can't keep myself from making an aviation analogy to your power-vs-sail analogy by stating that starting out in sailplanes is the best way for a pilot to go. You really know how to manage energy from that experience. I got my seaplane rating on the Hackensack River, having to thread my way among power-boaters who thought it was fun to get in my way. Lemme tell ya: when landing or taking off, seaplanes aren't all that maneuverable.
Stop being so hard on yourself! You did a Hell of a job on that video! It's night time what do people expect? I guess you could get a nigh vison camera, But that not what it looks like! What you did is basically what it looks like in real life! Thanks For Sharing Tim! CUOTO! 😎👍⚓
Another great episode . Pretty cool old video of a tug & barge grounded on hogs back on you tube , check it out if you get time . A drone following the tug from above would be cool footage someday . I always like watching barges break the ice from 218 off storm king man. Sounds cool & kinda Eire .
This video was just fine considering the lack of light. Being from NYC I was familiar with the surroundings. I appreciate the educational narration. As a layman, I kind of figured sea planes yielded the right of way because their time on the water before take off is not that long and they are light. I have seen them take off ahead of larger vessels because of the wake and all if they yield. There is a really nice walking path all around the perimeter of Roosevelt Island I have been on several times. I could and did ride the Roosevelt Island Tram (the aerial tramway) for free because I worked in the subways. Roosevelt Island is a peaceful place. There is a lot of what people call hipsters on the Brooklyn side of the Willy B bridge. Walking over that bridge is nice, but your view is obstructed by the structure of the bridge. I have been over that bridge in my trains countless times during my career. I also walked across that bridge on the roadbed where the trains run in the course of my job. That was interesting. There is a walking path along the East and Hudson Rivers on Manhattan Island that I spent a lot of time on, and watched a whole bunch of tugs and barges pass me. I always enjoyed that. I miss salt water now that I moved out of NYC, there is no boat traffic near me now. Good luck figuring out how to make good night videos, that is something I know nothing about. Still pictures, yes, but video, nope. I always enjoy your videos, stay safe out there and #CUOTO
Hey Tim, love your videos. My dad was in the tugboat business all his life. Have you ever worked on the tug Lyman (ex-Crusader)? The Crusader was the queen of the fleet of the company my dad worked for. As a kid I visited Bushey Shipyard many times.
Thank you for watching George. I sure have! I worked at the company that rebuild her after she sniffed the bottom in NYC. I think she has some of the nicest lines of any tug out there. CUOTO
Captain, my Captain - discussion of right of way (i.e., pecking order) was quite interesting as I’m not a mariner. It did not appear your spot/search lights were used but I suppose with all the electronics, channel markers, etc., & experience you know where you are, where most everyone else are & so forth? The spot/search lights would blind oncoming traffic as well - so are they primarily for emergency use or close in maneuvering? Thanks, bSafe ...
Thank you for watching Mark. Yes. You are correct. We use the search lights to let someone know we are trying to get in touch with them (Light up a sail) or when looking for an unlit buoy or the corner of a dock. But there are few things we hate more than that guy running around like he is in his car with his headlights on. As you mentioned, we try to limit the search light's use to keep our own nigh vision and to not destroy the other guy's. CUOTO
Thank you for watching William. I am assuming you are asking about navigating the river in the days before GPS? If so, i can tell you that it's not to difficult because you don't have many options. Radar helped at night and in reduced visibility, but most of it really just looking where you are going. CUOTO
Great job Cap. Don’t worry so much about offending people, a lot of folks live to be offended and want a reason to be pissed off. You have a great thing going on here and just like anything else, you will get better as time goes by. Just be yourself and have fun with it. I’ll see you on the one.
I agree with all the commenters who like what you currently do and how you do it. Do not change much and make small changes, one at a time so that you understand when you have hit on a good change. Every time you get out a map we can go to our own mapping systems and see in detail on our own systems.
Oops... made that previous comment before I finished watching the whole video... Seaplane operators tend to fly Visual Flight Rules (VFR), whereas other airline/charter/corporate jets and turboprops operate generally under Instrument Flight Rules. The guys that operate in the East River are every bit as experienced as other professional pilots. Their careers have taken them a slightly different route. Many of the guys that do that kind of work enjoy it immensely as it takes them away from the hustle and bustle of other types of commercial aviation. Landing on the water takes a different skill set and rating (Single Engine Sea vs Single Engine Land). It used to be that in the old days, there were very few instrument approaches to seaplane bases, hence the reliance on VFR procedures. Although, with the advent of stand alone GPS approaches, I’m sure there are Instrument Approaches to various seaplane bases around the country. Flying a seaplane is more “seat of the pants” than flying a turbojet... but they have the standard instrument packages in those airplanes flying in and out of the East Rivah... those are Cessna Caravans also Designated C-208. You can google Cessna Caravan Instrument panel and see what I’m talking about. We have the new “Computer Screens” on my airplane, so the way the information is displayed is slightly different. From what I understand, talking to seaplane pilots that I know, once the Seaplane is at “Taxi” speed, it’s now a power boat. The lowest priority has to do with takeoffs and landings. Very subtle difference, but I thought I’d mention it. But it’s very easy for a seaplane that’s flying to maneuver around any vessel on the water.... but once they’re taxiing, they are less maneuverable than the average powerboat. Hope that helps! #CUOTO
Oh Ian, You are the Man!!!!!! You know I love that stuff. You dish it out, and I'll lap it up. (So wish I was an Aviator). Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea I’ll trade ya for one year.... sound like a good deal? 😂 It’s like I was once told “flying professionally ruins a perfectly good hobby!” Just kidding around. I have no regrets. Not sure if you’ve done this, but you should take an intro lesson. Better yet, take a lesson with an instructor in a sailplane. Now THAT’S flying! #CUOTO
Hey Tim, love the night video. A couple questions for you I would be interested to hear about: 1) What are your procedures and experiences with freezing spray? Are there rules of thumb to determine accumulation rates? Limits to forecasted accumulation for go/no-go? 2) I've noticed the two doors in your wheelhouse only ever seem to have one of the dogs closed up and the rest are open. When do you close them all and why do you leave one closed when there's the regular handle? 3) I think you might be mistaken in you comment about sailboats charging batteries with water coming out the back being power driven. My understanding is you must be using your auxiliary power to propel (or drive) the vessel. Charging batteries or running a generator has no bearing on whether you are under power or sail. In Canada (and I assume it's aligned with International ColRegs) requires sailboats over 30ft to fly a cone day shape when motor sailing and obviously a steaming light at night. Thoughts? CUOTO!
Ok Matt. (Big breath). So in the future, please try to ask one question at a time. I'm an idiot and am easily confused. Lol 1)not sure about anyone else, but we don't worry until the temp drops below 27F. That is when we start making ice. We usually move fuel around to the stern to raise the now higher. When running lite tug, we will try to go slowly so as not to make spray. But there are times it is unavailable. The length of most the distances we travel does not pose a danger of capsizing but an incovience and possible deck injury. If we are pushing a barge, well just let it ice up. It's not going anywhere. 2)our water tight doors shut in place with a regular handle. But they are prone to rattling unless you dog one corner down. 3)i am sure you are correct, but I have been told by more than a fair share a sailboaters that are making 6 or 7 knots with the main up and the wind not existent that they were sailing and were thus the stand on vessel. Lol. Thank you for watching and if you have a bunch of questions in the future, feel free to email me at timbatsea@gmail.com. CUOTO
Captain, how often do you have night runs? As far as the naysayers are concerned. Some may not like what I'm going to say but they can have a coke and a smile or they do not have to watch the video. You are always nice and your videos really project that. So, just keep doing what your are doing Captain. Thank you.
Thank you very much for that! I appreciate that more than you know. The tug works 24/7/365. So i think it would not be a stretch to say that we work just as much at night as we do during the day. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Loved it! While it was difficult to see the barge, angles, and distances, it was very depictive of night on the water. NYC is always a sight to behold from the water, especially at night. Your discussions were very informative and entertaining. The hour flew by. I was taught at a young age "The Law of Gross Vessel (vehicle) Tonnage" as my father would call it. If it's bigger than you, stay out of it's way no matter what type of boat you're in. Then the other rule learned later in life "On the water, it doesn't matter who had right of way when a collision occurred, both are at fault, because the number one rule is AVOID COLLISION". I always shake my head when I hear a recreational vessel challenge a commercial vessel. Any ways, you danced very gracefully around the topic. LOL. Thank you for making these awesome videos! Can't wait for the next one. As always, CUOTO!!!!!!
Oh Kirk. I can not find the words to express how grateful I am to hear that! And also a big thank you for supporting the channel!!! Comments like your are what makes me want to keep making content. Thank you very much! CUOTO
Looking forward to your new channel. As for me, I'll hit 70 this summer and am primarily a solo sailor. I'm hoping to take Windsong off the great lakes , down to Baltimore. My daughter lives on the internet Harbor. Then over to warmer waters. Good luck on finding your boat and living your dreams Ken
My only complaint would be that you and many more RUclipsrs apologize to much, you do an excellent job in my humble opinion
Thank you Michael. That's awesome. I guess I hadn't thought of it that way. Thank you. CUOTO
Why do they call it the “East River”🤔 Also, just a suggestion a video on Nav lights on vessel for those with no marine experience might be a hit? I actually need an up to date brush up on tug in tow, pushing etc. Enjoy videos 👍
@@johnfitzpatrick3416 That'
s a fantastic idea! I think I will get on that very soon! Thank you
@@johnfitzpatrick3416 Ooops. I forgot to say; The Hudson has long been called the North River by local Mariners and the East river just kind of makes sense after that. LOL
Thank you for an awesome video!👍👍 This was by no means a failure, and I would love to see more videos like this! And for some reason the setup you had this time really catched the lovely engine sound👌 Thank you also for your lecture on pecking order, that was a great way of learning it😊
Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channel Magnus! I am so happy to hear that you liked it. When it goes out to the public tomorrow I am sure to get the usual trolls commenting that it was to dark and they couldn't see anything. Both of which are true, but I kind of acknowledged that already. LOL. Stay healthy and safe and I'll CUOTO
Don't apologize for anything, Tim! We enjoy your work or we wouldn't be here!
As for the night video... I really enjoyed this trip. The first time I made this run in a sailboat, Eldridge in hand, (timing it for slack at the Gate) was maybe 40 years ago. We did not expect to see the Statue of Liberty pop into view on that final turn to starboard and both of us Veterans were quite taken by the view, and speechless for a few minutes. Unforgettable. We were under power and mainsail and passing cars on the FDR. Your video brought back that memory, and I appreciate it more than you can possibly know. (RIP Hank Voelker). Thanks! Keep 'em coming and apologize not!
Thank you so much William. That means a lot to me. CUOTO
No suffering here Capt. Keep up the good work. Learn something new everyday or die is a moto I’ve lived by. Cheers. CUOTO!!
Thank you very much Chuck. I like that moto! CUOTO
Tim you are an ambassador of the sea anyone who knows you or works with you is blessed for sure what a great pleasure listening to you so relaxing Andy.
Thank you very much Andy. I appreciate that! CUOTO
There is good reason to feel anxiety going through Hell Gate. I recall many years ago a tugboat capsizing there, with loss of crew members. I believe the barge they were moving was impacted by the significant currents that happen during the tide cycle and dragged the tugboat over. i know there were other incidents there over the years. I enjoyed your night trip down the East River, as a native New Yorker raised in Manhattan. I have seen these sights northbound on the Circle Line cruises, but not at night. Mentioning night cruises, nothing beats taking the Staten Island ferry northbound to Manhattan. The buildings are all lit up and from a distance seem to be coming out of the water. Beautiful sight.
Thank you for watching Chaz. Unfortunately the Gate has won thousands of battles over the years with mariners. CUOTO
In America, if on one complains, not enough are watching. You are doing quite well and anything you want to try to get better, you have my support. Keep coming coming, Captain.
Thank you very much Don. CUOTO
No apologies necessary as far as I'm concerned, Tim. I'm enjoying all your videos and i appreciate your efforts. It's amazing how much industry is built along all these waterways. Very interesting!
Thank you very much Joe. CUOTO
I appreciate and respect your effort. You are first and foremost a tugboat captain, not a professional videographer. Your videos are always quality and interresting for the nerdy bunch of us. This video makes sense to me since I have experienced nighttime navigation in waters like this - many times. It catches the atmosphere!
Thank you very very much for that! I really appreciate it. CUOTO
Thank you very very much for that! I really appreciate it. CUOTO
Don't let the haters get you down TimB. You put out better than average videos, on subjects not covered by many. Thank you. I like the night videos. Night boating can be tricky, with all the lights in the background, makes things all look alike, and picking out nav markers hard to locate. You make it look so easy. Modern tech sure is nice.
Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it. CUOTO
Another great video. The night view was awesome. Very relaxing to watch and listen before sleep.
Thank you for watching Gene. CUOTO
Captain
The multi colored light building is still called Pier 17, part of South Street Seaport.
The previous building resembled an historic dock and had a large Pier 17 sign, the new modern version boxy with those crazy lights.
New building currently has an rooftop ice skating rink & summer has open deck with concert stage. Some big name concerts we’re held in 2019 season.
Thank you for watching Rick. And thank you for the info. I appreciate it. CUOTO
I was brought up on small power boats on the Chesapeake Bay; never could understand, when I was young, how sailboats got anywhere. Then I took some sailing courses, taught sailing for a bit, and got a very small sailboat. Sailing opened up a new world to me of wind, current, tide, etc. I love just being on a boat - sail or power or otherwise. But I believe, as you seemed to indicate, that you need a little more awareness under sail. But there are very accomplished boaters in either form, and "knuckleheads" as well. Love your videos, including this one which was beautiful to watch as you pointed out landmarks and other interesting facts.
Thank you very much Bill. I really appreciate it. CUOTO
Hi Tim great vid as always. As a boater I always give the other vessel right of way. You never know if there is a nucklehead at the helm. As a pilot ...we are taught to believe EVERY boat probably does have a knucklehead at the helm.
Lol. The sea has no shortages of knuckleheads. Lol. Thank you for watching Andy. CUOTO
Don't worry too much about what everyone says. I love the videos as they are. The fixed camera positions make this all very relaxing to watch. Also, tug boats are really cool, you don't need much in the way of fancy editing. The tug speaks for itself
Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words. CUOTO
Capt. Tim, You do more good with this YT channel while teaching us your expertise, than ANYTHING else some silly soul can criticize you for!! I am subscribed and eagerly await your dropping information and skills to us landlubbers As I always say Keep on keepin on and don't let the naysayers get you down!!
Pretty awesome night time trip to boot!
Thank you very much for that! I really appreciate it. CUOTO
Captain, I related earlier that my Dad, myself and 3-4 other guys brought a 34' Alberg designed Pierson sloop down from Old Lyme through the Sound, overnighted at City Island then made our way through Hell Gate at slack tide, many years ago. Your discussion re powerboaters and sailors was very nicely done! A somewhat sensitive and "unspoken" (except for the obvious humor possibilities) opposition of thoughts as to "stinkpots" vs. sailboats! Now that I realize you are "looking" or have an interest in sailing, I have even greater respect for you! if that was possible... Thanks for a great video! #CUOTO
Thank you very much Randy. CUOTO
Wow! Thats Awesome. I hope you have better luck next time. I enjoyed it any ways. Thanks Tim for your time.
Thank you for watching Darin. CUOTO
As a former truck driver in and around all five "burrows" would appreciate naming the bridges. Thanks for all you do!!!
I really appreciate it Fred. Thank you. CUOTO
You do what you do, Tim. Thanks for the video.
Thank you very much Wayne. CUOTO
Great vlog, loved hearing about the graving dock. Thank you.
Thank you for watching Paul. I really would like to get back in one and show you the amazing stone work. CUOTO
Tim B I am privileged to enjoy your videos daytime or dark! So glad your eyes are much better the. Mine! Heck I’m 75 and can’t even figure the camera on my phone much less your camera, you are doing a very good job! As you were Sir!
Thank you very much John. That really means a lot to me. CUOTO
As an owner of multiple sailing vessels during the last 45 years, I can tell you that when you are the responsible person in charge of a vessel under sail, there is an overwhelming sense of being vulnerable to changes in wind speed and direction as well as the effects of currents. If you have any sense of responsibility at all, you know you must remain vigilant at all times, resisting distractions. And when you add the complications of sailing near busy shipping channels like Puget Sound, you become extra aware of all the potential collision threats from any powered vessel or craft.
Thank you for watching. And thank you for sharing your wise words and story. CUOTO
Awesome video, the city lights are beautiful.
They sure are! Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Great video! Nice way to start the day with a relaxing (at least for me) cruise down through the city. I had the opportunity to fly out of Cuttyhunk harbor as a passenger in the late 70’s with Norman Gengras via float plane. You have not flown by the seat of your pants until you have taken off in a crowded harbor with a float plane. Those sailboat masts seem awfully close. Quite a ride with a true legend of a pilot. Norman had nuts errrrr nerves of steel. 😊
LOL. That sounds amazing! I wish I could have gone for a ride with him. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
I absolutely loved to see New York by night ! And from the water is so much better than from land. I saw the video in a bright lit room, on my phone, was still great. Could even see a train passing over one of the bridges.
Cuoto!
Cool. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Capn Tim, don't apologize, this was a great video and I was fascinated . I am a hardcore powerboater {as Toby Keith says "never buy a boat that doesn't have a throttle} but I agree completely with your assessment of sailing vessel operators having generally greater skills than powerboaters. I pride myself on on my ability to safely operate a boat, but I have seen far too many knuckleheads in their speedboats who should not be on the water. Keep up the great work, I enjoy your videos more than anyone else out there. #CUOTO
Thank you very much for watching Lamar. CUOTO
TIm, keep on doing what you do. Your story telling has its own unique style. We come back because we enjoy watching you. We learn something new with each story you present.
I think, we don't expect polished videos with all of the fanfare. We come to your videos because of the honesty, humbleness of your storyline.
No need to apologize. If you truly enjoy making your videos, keep on filming, we will watch.
Thanks Tim,
Ken V
sailing the north coast of Ohio, lake Erie
Thank you very much Kenneth. My brother and i were traveling together and had many hours to kill driving access the island the night we landed in Puerto Rico. I was telling him (he's my big brother) that i feel like my videos may be the least polished on YT. He basically said or alluded to what you wrote here a few days later. Thank you very much for the kind words. (FYI, I am getting close to launching a second channel and your comment and my brother's encouragement are exactly what I needed to feel comfortable about starting a new channel in a different direction) CUOTO
After writing this, i feel that you do not deserve a cliff hanger. So; my future sister channel will be different kind of sailing channel. (Believe me, I know. RUclips doesn't need any more sailing channels) lol
My hope is that i am not alone in having a life long dream of sailing around the world. But unlike the YT channels out there, I am neither young or beautiful or incredibly financially fortunate. As you know, I'm just a regular middle age, middle class, blue color guy. And although I have spent half my life at Sea, i am by no means a sailor.
So i hope that when the time is right, some of you from this channel will come over to see what is going on in the sailing channel. Until then , know that i am extremely grateful for the support you have given and the kind words you have written. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea I'm 100% in agreement with the other commenters and your brother! The wheelhouse video isn't great because of the view, it's sharing that space with the man making all the calls, and explaining (awesomely) the steps and considerations involved. This, my friend, makes the time spent valuable no matter where or what the conditions are. This channel is honest, real, and will forever be an example to good seamanship and even inspires others to join the crew in future! This signpost may show the way to untold future visitors for a long time! Keep up the effort and don't mind the bollocks! On a technical note, the like/view ratio is higher on this video than on average (around 12% is average lately).
@@SeabreezeRJ You have no idea how much that means to me. Thank you so much!!!! CUOTO
I'm amazed at how apologetic you are about the quality of your videos. Your videos are fantastic. Several years ago, I began watching some RUclips videos of sailors like me. I'm a tech guy so I figured I can do this! I do things on my boat that are worth filming but boy was I wrong about how easy this would be. My videos were pathetic. It takes so, so much time and attention. So, I pretty much gave up. But that experience sort of qualifies me to give my opinion on the (great) quality of your videos. Thanks for all the work you do. Captain Ron - S/V True Blue.
Wow. You don't have to watch to much of my content to know I'm a huge "Captain Ron" fan. Lol. Thank you very much for putting me at ease. I am so happy you shared that story with me because since my channel has found it legs, many friends from many different backgrounds all tell me that they bought a camera abd are going to join the YT Content Contributer's community. But even after I tell them, they don't believe that it is a full-time hobby and the success you have is usually equal to the hours of labor you put in. Thank you again. CUOTO
Tim, just got to to this offering, and be advised it is terrific to see stuff as it looks from the bridge. Enjoyed it immensely.
Thank you very much Jan! CUOTO
I am rambling on with my comments, but we are talking about "my city"!!! More information. The Brooklyn Navy Yard has a rich history of ship naval construction. The Monitor from the Civil War was built there, as were the battleships Arizona and Missouri. The aircraft carrier Constellation was also built there using the facilities you described in your video. I recall that they had to lower the mast on the carrier, so that it could slide under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Very cool info Chaz! Thank you for sharing. CUOTO
I thought the photography was great. The images were clear and stable. I watched it in dimmed room-light on my i-mac with a 21" screen with fantastic 4K graphics, so that helped the situation. It was a great Circle Line tour at a great price!!! Keep up the good work.
Thank you for watching Donald. Come along anytime. CUOTO
I may be wrong but that area below the Brooklyn Bridge you were asking about was the Fulton Fish Market. Where all the fresh fish came into Manhattan. I haven't been in the city ( Manhattan) for about 20- 25 yrs..
Thank you for watching Bob. I think the Pier changed a few years ago and now I think it is a maritime center. If so, you would think I probably should know about that) lol. CUOTO
Try running the Tom Bigbe River at night with a dredge tow 1500 feet long, good thing i had asist boats. Your doing a great job capt.
Thank you for watching Kenneth. Yeah, that would be high on the pucker factor!
Love the Video. Don't worry about it being a dark video. I happened to have Google Earth running at the same time. Paused the video, found your location and followed you. Thanks for the history along the way.
Thank you for watching. That's great that you follow along. CUOTO
Tim great video as usual. You are showing about what you really see when driving a boat at night which illustrates the skill required to safely navigate. That is what your channel is all about and why we watch you! Regarding sail vc power I agree with you, started young on both speedboats and sunfish sailboat and moved up to comercial vessels as well as large, fast cruising and racing sailboats. In general sail requires more attention, planning and knowledge and I recommend that every mariner get some time just with wind power to appreciate the constraints and the pure joy of it. Hope you can achieve your dream real soon so we will also have the new channel "TimBSailing" !
Thank you very much!!! (Inside secret update.... I'm in contract, survey on the 19th and hoping to close on the 11th of March! Wish me luck. Oh wait... You did already. Thank you! ) CUOTO
Your trips never fail to intrigue me! Even in low light conditions, hearing everything that goes on, along with your commentary, brings the trip to life! Thanks for the cruise, Capt.! I would much rather cruise along with you then on the Starlight, whether it is a dinner cruise or a ferry!
Lol. That may just be the sweetest thing anyone has ever said. Thank you for watching Laura. CUOTO
Good afternoon Tim, thank you for the video, it looks pretty with all the lights etc. Take care and stay safe , 👍😎🇬🇧 #CUOTO.
Good afternoon Wayne my friend. The sun is setting here in Puerto Rico and the lights of NYC seem like a word away. But I'll get back all to soon. CUOTO
I enjoyed this perspective for sure. And the commentary was great as usual. You explain things so well.
Thank you very much Bob. CUOTO
Very interesting, and nice seeing the night video, I’ve had 2x family holidays in New York so nice to see a different view. Thanks Mike in the UK
Thank you for watching Mike. CUOTO
Love your videos from the wheelhouse. Particularly interested in maneuvering with barges. I learn much from you.
I am a sailor on SF Bay. I do know the Rules of the Road but enjoyed your memory aid regarding the pecking order. So clever and useful that I’ve sent it out on social media.
BTW I often watch you with a NOAA chart on my computer so I can follow the ATONs, etc. Thanks for your unique videos.
That is awesome John. Thank you very much. CUOTO
I wasn't too sure I would like the night voyage but your narrative made it very interesting as usual. Never spent much time as sea that wasn't open ocean where traffic was not much of a problem. You of course have a great deal of education and experience with these situations and NY harbor with all the shore lighting must make watching for running lights quite a challenge. Thanks for another great video and howdy from the snowy pacific northwest.
Thank you very much for watching Russ. Do tray to keep warm. CUOTO
Such an amazingly soothing & peaceful trip. I love the lights of the city at night for the water. I don’t know if this has been answered, but that building with the red & blue lights is still known as the South Street Seaport after the rebuild. Personally, I much preferred if they kept the styling of the old building and wooden pier it sat on when they rebuilt it. It fit the area better in my opinion
Thank you for watching the Jim. Dalton, my AB says that is now ESPN headquarters. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea He’s not wrong in that They indeed do occupy some space for studios in that complex where they film their morning & various other shows. There are also restaurants & other stores in the same building, similar to those that were there before Sandy destroyed the building. Stay safe!!
Great video. Thanks for doing them!!!
Thank you for watching Sean. CUOTO
I think your night shot looks pretty good. I grew up in the New York / New Jersey area and I’m very familiar with this skyline...
Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Another great Captain, sure makes me miss New York. I was born in New Haven, now live in the desert near Las Vegas Nevada.
Thank you for watching Ken. I am so happy you like them. CUOTO
New suscriber. I am so impressed by your skill and professionialism! This is my favorite channel by far. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for watching Wyatt. If you are new to the channel, Welcome. I post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO
Tim I think cameras view was great! Also just aquick point the Charleston Navy Yard in Boston has old Granite Graving docks
Really? Cool! I've never been to that one before but it is now on my list. Thank you for watching Mike. CUOTO
Great video Tim! The video is good just as much because of you and you're willingness to share your knowledge. If you're looking for advice on videography at night, you might try giving the folks at B&H a call for some advice. They're not always the cheapest, but they're knowledgeable. And if you ever get fancy with your videos, it would be great to have a live compass display in one corner. Not sure if that's possible or not, just a thought. In any case, be well and stay safe. John
Thank you for watching John. I'll see what I can do for you. CUOTO
I live on the East River at Corlear's Hook. There are definitely hipster sightings across the river at the B-Burg bridge. Hipsters have taken over Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, and it keeps getting more hip all the time! You can see the sway in the boat during the churning of the East River at 46:30 - Thank you Captain Tim! CUOTO ~__/)__*
10 points for the funniest comment yet!! Lol. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Hi Tim, I love watching your channel, there is so much to learn. When I sailed the rule on my boat was to keep clear of ALL commercial vessels. Also with ships it is amazing how fast they creep up on you !
Thank you for watching Richard. My pilot friend (maritime) has a theory that after watching thousands of people react to him pushing loaded and lite barges, he thinks that lite barges are so tall when viewed from the water that people think they are farther away then they are. Where as with a loaded barge people, he says, have a better time gauging speed and distance. This is a lucky thing because as you know we can't stop a loaded barge as well as we can with a lite barge. CUOTO
I love your willingness to experiment, and I’m enjoying this “poorly lit video that’s very long.” It’s actually quite tolerable.
I was guessing that this was your return from New Haven a couple weeks ago. I had been watching you on AIS and was wondering why you were dawdling up by the Whitestone Bridge. Figured it was current, but also to delay your arrival. Thanks again for sharing!
Thank you George! I know I should have tougher skin, but I have been getting beaten up in the comments a bit lately and your comment makes me feel much better! Thank you. And a big thank you for your continued support of the channel. Yes, you are correct. That was from our return from New Haven. CUOTO
@@TimBatSeaYou can't be thin-skinned anymore, Cap... gotta be Double-Skin. You're a post OPA-90 mariner :) That east river transit never gets old. Thanks for sharing.
@@n5407c LOL Very True! LOL
Actually, quite enjoyable. Very relaxing! sdh T.A.'67 in CT
I remember the USS Forrestal drydocked in Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA. You don't realize how much is below the waterline.
Thank you for watching Wayne. Yes. It is mind blowing. CUOTO
Knowing the area you're in pretty well might make it easier for me but I can make out whats happening and where you are even with the dark. It makes an interesting view and shows what its like to run at night. I like it, don't feel like you need to worry about it looking differently. #cuoto
Very cool Alex. Thank you very much. CUOTO
Absolutely stunning buddy!! Just so enjoyed that vid.. might even go back for seconds.. :) Thank you for your efforts..
Thank you so much Mike! CUOTO
Your videos are great Tim; you don't have to change anything.
Thank you Dave. CUOTO
Captain Tim, Thanks for the ride down the East River. I turned off the lights and went to full screen. It was just like being there.
Very cool Alan. That's how it should be done. Thank you very much for watching. CUOTO
Looks good Tim, just hope you can see better!
Thank you for watching Milan. I think our eyes pick up more than the cameras i currently have. CUOTO
Another great video from this channel. I'm happy with you being a great mariner. Doesn't matter att all, that there is no need for you to be professional videographer. It's your profession as a tugboat cap. who makes this very interesting. Also that it is interesting listening to your comments. Your doing a great job. I'm a motorboater. But wandering if I should turn over to be a sailboater. Great wiev of New York skyline. I really enjoy your long uncut movies. Think I have to watch this again when it's dark outside 🙂 keep em coming captain.👏👏👏
Bjorn. Thank you so much for that! I really appreciate it!! CUOTO
Loved the scenery.
Thank you very much for watching
CUOTO
Hi Captain Tim!
"Just a Tugboat guy" is a very good thing and very big in my estimation, so there.
CUOTO
Thank you Mellissa. You are very kind. CUOTO
It’s cool to see a city I will never ever visit, at night. Cool perspective, I mean who else owns a tug boat! Great job, cheers from another land
Thank you for watching. I am so happy you liked it. I too look in awe at times and rejoice because I have been so blessed to have a job i love. CUOTO
Thought your video was very good and interesting for night travel! Nice job!
Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel Amy. I try to post new content every Tuesday. In fact, this Tuesday's video will be another sunset to night video of Bunkering Ops at night in Port Elizabeth. CUOTO
This is a very welcome experinent Capt. The lights of NY showed up well and I really enjoyed the VHF conversations. I was reassured that we were on a tug by the reflection in the wheelhouse window of what I think was your port light. I didn't sit in a dark room so only saw the barge occasionally when there was enough reflection from the river to light it up. Great geography given as aways. 👏👏
Thank you very much for watching and for your long time support of the channel Norm. I think the red light you saw was the refection from one of my other cameras that blinks a red LED when recording. Be safe and stay healthy. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea I should have realised that ships' lights don't flash! I knew that but it was that it was moving with you that fooled me! CUOTO
@@normtyneships194 No Problem Norm. CUOTO
Another great video,Tim! Special thanks for the Pecking Order, and the soul revealing confession of your love of sailing. I teach:
Only. Overtaken
New. NUC
Reels. Restricted by nature of work
Catch. Constrained by draft
Fish. Not Billy Bob a pole and a sixpack
I feel like my recall inserts "More" between Constrained by Draft, Fishing Fleet Ops (M is for Maneuvers or Military fleet operations) - but I could be having an elderly moment!
Where in Pecking order is Rowed Vessel? I always understood that both power and sail had to Give Way to rowed. By rowed, I mean as in 8 oared shells. 1 set of eyes looking where they are going and 8 sets looking where they have been. They don't stop or turn on a dime. In fact like your dragster example, they DON"T Stop or Turn. sdh in CT
@@steveholton4130 I think the common interpretation is that a rowed vessel is a (very slow) human powered boat, and would thus be following COLREGs for overtaking/stand on powered vessel in any crossing evolution. Lighting requirements and navigation at night may also be considered as a powerboat if the length is over 7'. This is not to be considered authoritative, it is just my recall again! Thanks for the question Steve!
@@SeabreezeRJ Thanks for the response. I hadn't even contemplated night and lighting. I was thinking only of daylight, vessel crossing or overtaking a shell. Especially wake management. Shells are very long and light as well as having very little freeboard so very susceptible to swamping or breaking from wake encounters.
@@steveholton4130 As you may see in other comments, the 'rule of tonnage' applies here, and not everyone has read COLREGS, apparently. My sympathy for your crew!
Camera's good enough for me. Thanks for doing it.
Thank you Lew. Always love hearing from the regulars and long time channel subs! You are the man! CUOTO
Fantastic content! Day...and night.
As active duty USCG back in the day, my experience mostly in SF Bay @Ft. Point and YBI was a 2-1 knucklehead ratio favoring sailboats. HOWEVER, sailboats outnumbered power boats probably 10-1. Booze was usually the issue and it wasn’t super common. Pretty good mariners overall.
Now, living in FL as a civilian it’s 60-70% knucklehead/drunks across the board. Sailboats are rare and typically motor from restaurant (hiccup) to restaurant on inland waterways. USCG and Aux, Sherif as well as tow, salvage and repo cos are always busy.
Lol. Oh yes. Knuckleheads seem to reproduce at a faster rate than reasonable sailors. Lol. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Great video! I love your content and always look forward to it. I do a lot of audio work and here are my thoughts on your audio.....Your audio skills are unmeasurably better than my tug boat skills (heck I have never piloted ANY boat / ship)! So, I applaud you! Keep it up, I always learn something, such as #CUOTO!
Thank you very much Stephen. I really appreciate it. CUOTO
22:47 I just realized I think you're heading south :-O. So far I think this video is terrific. With the lights shimmering that area night is pretty.
Thank you for watching Steve. I am very glad you liked it. CUOTO
From what I've seen you videos have been great I wouldn't worry about it
Thank you for watching and for the kind words Allen. CUOTO
I really enjoyed this night time trip Tim! Stay safe and CUOTO!
Thank you Michael. CUOTO
I used to run my boat 24-7. We moved ammo and fuel bards into the piers from buoys where we had them tied off. We didn't have radar so we launched parachute flares and used our spot lights to navigate at night.
Wow. That's amazing Malcolm. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Modern life and its goodies are a challenge for us older guys, I get frustrated with electronics. Fair winds mate. CUOTO
Thank you for watching Frank. It really does "suck to get old" doesn't it? Lol. CUOTO
Knowing that all I was going to "See" was a bunch of lights I jumped ahead a lot. So I missed your dialog, which I really enjoy when your describing the operation's dynamics. Night ops in restricted waters are scary cause in addition to navigation you have to read the lights and be aware of what your lights are communicating to others. Your cameras don't really pick up on light colors and positions well. And I know that's critical to reading and safe operations. Do you have night vision capabilities? How often are your operations in restricted waters at night? Funny, at open sea it's easy at night and even enjoyable, but in restricted waters it's a spincter puckering experience.
Thank you for watching. We operate in restricted waters almost every single night. The boat runs 24/7/365. So as odd as it may seem, it turns out to be just another day/night at work. CUOTO
Really cool! We ran Hell Gate two summers ago at 0430 on a similar night.... what a surreal experience!! 10kts SOG in the ole Classy Plasti. We had the whole run all to ourselves. #CUOTO!
Wow! Very Cool Ian. Than you so much for watching and supporting the channel. CUOTO
I love your videos. Imperfections do not intrude on enjoying your voyage. As an amateur photographer, When I take pictures in the dark, I switch to manual exposure. You'll have to have the aperture pretty well wide open .. F/2, F/4, whatever the camera can do. Auto exposure would try to make the view outside the window grey or almost white ... You want to set the shutter speed so it will be dark. That will keep the bg dark, and light and bright spots looking reasonable. Don't know if that helps
Thank you very much Tom. That does help! CUOTO
Hi Tim, thanks for another enjoyable video.
Regarding the lack of light, can you change the ISO setting on your camera? By increasing it you make the sensor more sensitive. The down side of this that you will start to get more noise on the video signified by what you could descibe as snow. You can use very high ISO settings, on modern cameras, without too many noise problems. Worth a bit of experimenting, keep up the good work. You never move forward if you're not willing to try different approaches.
Thank you very much for watching Mike. I will try that. Although I think I have without much success. CUOTO
Hi Tim there is something magical about big city back scatter! Can you put the radar in the corner of the screen. The vision is kind of flat and hard to make sense of without it? CUOTO Scotty
Thank you for watching Scotty. I was trying some different camera angles and only one out three kind of worked. But if I do it again, i will definitely out the plotter and radar up there too. Be safe. CUOTO
I used to work the garbage contract when Moran had it. We would go through the Gate with a fair tide with four loaded barges with a 1000 HP single screw boat. It was harrowing, at first, but you got used to it.
Thank you for watching! Did you 3ver work with Pete Heart? CUOTO
I think you are correct about the idea of having to know more when sailing compared to a power boat. The problem with sailboats is they think they have the right away all the time but don't lol
Thank you for watching Brandon. That was the reason I went into the pecking order. 3rd from the bottom. CUOTO
Sometimes, maybe often, Right of Way defies logic. I'd rather give the Right of Way than Give My life or that of another or anyone's personal property in the air, on land or on the sea. ALWAYS, Better SAFE than Sorry! sdh in CT
@@steveholton4130 that is where the idea of everyone on the water working together and doing what is best for all. Sometimes you and the other boat agree to move different ways other than right of way rules because it's easier for both. Only rule that you never break is to do what's safe.
@@brandondurkin6851 , Absolutely!
@@steveholton4130 Exactly!
We have a pecking order in aviation. Balloons are at the top, because they are the least maneuverable. Helicopters are at the bottom, since they are the most nimble.
I can't keep myself from making an aviation analogy to your power-vs-sail analogy by stating that starting out in sailplanes is the best way for a pilot to go. You really know how to manage energy from that experience.
I got my seaplane rating on the Hackensack River, having to thread my way among power-boaters who thought it was fun to get in my way. Lemme tell ya: when landing or taking off, seaplanes aren't all that maneuverable.
Thank you for watching Sam. And thank you for the cool insight into aviation. CUOTO
I turned the lights down in my office, and it was like i was standing there next to you! thanks
Perfect! That's how to do it! Thank you for watching. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea :)
Stop being so hard on yourself! You did a Hell of a job on that video! It's night time what do people expect? I guess you could get a nigh vison camera, But that not what it looks like! What you did is basically what it looks like in real life! Thanks For Sharing Tim! CUOTO! 😎👍⚓
Thank you very much Rick. I really appreciate it. CUOTO
Another great episode . Pretty cool old video of a tug & barge grounded on hogs back on you tube , check it out if you get time . A drone following the tug from above would be cool footage someday . I always like watching barges break the ice from 218 off storm king man. Sounds cool & kinda Eire .
Thank you for watching John. I almost my drone the last time I tried to fly it while underway. And yes, and ice shot would be epic! CUOTO
This video was just fine considering the lack of light. Being from NYC I was familiar with the surroundings. I appreciate the educational narration. As a layman, I kind of figured sea planes yielded the right of way because their time on the water before take off is not that long and they are light. I have seen them take off ahead of larger vessels because of the wake and all if they yield. There is a really nice walking path all around the perimeter of Roosevelt Island I have been on several times. I could and did ride the Roosevelt Island Tram (the aerial tramway) for free because I worked in the subways. Roosevelt Island is a peaceful place. There is a lot of what people call hipsters on the Brooklyn side of the Willy B bridge. Walking over that bridge is nice, but your view is obstructed by the structure of the bridge. I have been over that bridge in my trains countless times during my career. I also walked across that bridge on the roadbed where the trains run in the course of my job. That was interesting. There is a walking path along the East and Hudson Rivers on Manhattan Island that I spent a lot of time on, and watched a whole bunch of tugs and barges pass me. I always enjoyed that. I miss salt water now that I moved out of NYC, there is no boat traffic near me now. Good luck figuring out how to make good night videos, that is something I know nothing about. Still pictures, yes, but video, nope. I always enjoy your videos, stay safe out there and #CUOTO
Thank you very much for watching, the kind words and for sharing your story. I really appreciate it. CUOTO
Hey Tim, love your videos. My dad was in the tugboat business all his life. Have you ever worked on the tug Lyman (ex-Crusader)? The Crusader was the queen of the fleet of the company my dad worked for. As a kid I visited Bushey Shipyard many times.
Thank you for watching George. I sure have! I worked at the company that rebuild her after she sniffed the bottom in NYC. I think she has some of the nicest lines of any tug out there. CUOTO
Captain, my Captain - discussion of right of way (i.e., pecking order) was quite interesting as I’m not a mariner. It did not appear your spot/search lights were used but I suppose with all the electronics, channel markers, etc., & experience you know where you are, where most everyone else are & so forth? The spot/search lights would blind oncoming traffic as well - so are they primarily for emergency use or close in maneuvering? Thanks, bSafe ...
Thank you for watching Mark. Yes. You are correct. We use the search lights to let someone know we are trying to get in touch with them (Light up a sail) or when looking for an unlit buoy or the corner of a dock. But there are few things we hate more than that guy running around like he is in his car with his headlights on. As you mentioned, we try to limit the search light's use to keep our own nigh vision and to not destroy the other guy's. CUOTO
Great night videoTim. Manhattan is so pretty at night. How did you navigate the river without GPS? Thanks Tim.
Thank you for watching William. I am assuming you are asking about navigating the river in the days before GPS? If so, i can tell you that it's not to difficult because you don't have many options. Radar helped at night and in reduced visibility, but most of it really just looking where you are going. CUOTO
Great job Cap. Don’t worry so much about offending people, a lot of folks live to be offended and want a reason to be pissed off. You have a great thing going on here and just like anything else, you will get better as time goes by. Just be yourself and have fun with it. I’ll see you on the one.
Thank you very much for that!!! I really appreciate it! CUOTO
I agree with all the commenters who like what you currently do and how you do it. Do not change much and make small changes, one at a time so that you understand when you have hit on a good change. Every time you get out a map we can go to our own mapping systems and see in detail on our own systems.
Thank you very much Jonathan. I really appreciate that. CUOTO
I could see pretty well in the dark. Sides lit most of the scene and kept us orientated.
Thank you for watching Richard. CUOTO
Oops... made that previous comment before I finished watching the whole video... Seaplane operators tend to fly Visual Flight Rules (VFR), whereas other airline/charter/corporate jets and turboprops operate generally under Instrument Flight Rules. The guys that operate in the East River are every bit as experienced as other professional pilots. Their careers have taken them a slightly different route. Many of the guys that do that kind of work enjoy it immensely as it takes them away from the hustle and bustle of other types of commercial aviation. Landing on the water takes a different skill set and rating (Single Engine Sea vs Single Engine Land). It used to be that in the old days, there were very few instrument approaches to seaplane bases, hence the reliance on VFR procedures. Although, with the advent of stand alone GPS approaches, I’m sure there are Instrument Approaches to various seaplane bases around the country. Flying a seaplane is more “seat of the pants” than flying a turbojet... but they have the standard instrument packages in those airplanes flying in and out of the East Rivah... those are Cessna Caravans also Designated C-208. You can google Cessna Caravan Instrument panel and see what I’m talking about. We have the new “Computer Screens” on my airplane, so the way the information is displayed is slightly different.
From what I understand, talking to seaplane pilots that I know, once the Seaplane is at “Taxi” speed, it’s now a power boat. The lowest priority has to do with takeoffs and landings. Very subtle difference, but I thought I’d mention it. But it’s very easy for a seaplane that’s flying to maneuver around any vessel on the water.... but once they’re taxiing, they are less maneuverable than the average powerboat.
Hope that helps! #CUOTO
Oh Ian, You are the Man!!!!!! You know I love that stuff. You dish it out, and I'll lap it up. (So wish I was an Aviator). Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. CUOTO
@@TimBatSea I’ll trade ya for one year.... sound like a good deal? 😂 It’s like I was once told “flying professionally ruins a perfectly good hobby!” Just kidding around. I have no regrets. Not sure if you’ve done this, but you should take an intro lesson. Better yet, take a lesson with an instructor in a sailplane. Now THAT’S flying! #CUOTO
Great video.....love the video...
Thank you very much Adam. CUOTO
Hey Tim, love the night video. A couple questions for you I would be interested to hear about:
1) What are your procedures and experiences with freezing spray? Are there rules of thumb to determine accumulation rates? Limits to forecasted accumulation for go/no-go?
2) I've noticed the two doors in your wheelhouse only ever seem to have one of the dogs closed up and the rest are open. When do you close them all and why do you leave one closed when there's the regular handle?
3) I think you might be mistaken in you comment about sailboats charging batteries with water coming out the back being power driven. My understanding is you must be using your auxiliary power to propel (or drive) the vessel. Charging batteries or running a generator has no bearing on whether you are under power or sail. In Canada (and I assume it's aligned with International ColRegs) requires sailboats over 30ft to fly a cone day shape when motor sailing and obviously a steaming light at night. Thoughts?
CUOTO!
Ok Matt. (Big breath). So in the future, please try to ask one question at a time. I'm an idiot and am easily confused. Lol
1)not sure about anyone else, but we don't worry until the temp drops below 27F. That is when we start making ice. We usually move fuel around to the stern to raise the now higher. When running lite tug, we will try to go slowly so as not to make spray. But there are times it is unavailable. The length of most the distances we travel does not pose a danger of capsizing but an incovience and possible deck injury. If we are pushing a barge, well just let it ice up. It's not going anywhere.
2)our water tight doors shut in place with a regular handle. But they are prone to rattling unless you dog one corner down.
3)i am sure you are correct, but I have been told by more than a fair share a sailboaters that are making 6 or 7 knots with the main up and the wind not existent that they were sailing and were thus the stand on vessel. Lol.
Thank you for watching and if you have a bunch of questions in the future, feel free to email me at timbatsea@gmail.com. CUOTO
Captain, how often do you have night runs? As far as the naysayers are concerned. Some may not like what I'm going to say but they can have a coke and a smile or they do not have to watch the video. You are always nice and your videos really project that. So, just keep doing what your are doing Captain. Thank you.
Thank you very much for that! I appreciate that more than you know. The tug works 24/7/365. So i think it would not be a stretch to say that we work just as much at night as we do during the day. Thank you for watching. CUOTO
Loved it! While it was difficult to see the barge, angles, and distances, it was very depictive of night on the water. NYC is always a sight to behold from the water, especially at night. Your discussions were very informative and entertaining. The hour flew by. I was taught at a young age "The Law of Gross Vessel (vehicle) Tonnage" as my father would call it. If it's bigger than you, stay out of it's way no matter what type of boat you're in. Then the other rule learned later in life "On the water, it doesn't matter who had right of way when a collision occurred, both are at fault, because the number one rule is AVOID COLLISION". I always shake my head when I hear a recreational vessel challenge a commercial vessel. Any ways, you danced very gracefully around the topic. LOL. Thank you for making these awesome videos! Can't wait for the next one. As always, CUOTO!!!!!!
Oh Kirk. I can not find the words to express how grateful I am to hear that! And also a big thank you for supporting the channel!!! Comments like your are what makes me want to keep making content. Thank you very much! CUOTO
Looking forward to your new channel. As for me, I'll hit 70 this summer and am primarily a solo sailor. I'm hoping to take Windsong off the great lakes , down to Baltimore. My daughter lives on the internet Harbor. Then over to warmer waters.
Good luck on finding your boat and living your dreams
Ken
@@kennethvannorsdall3123 Good for you Kenneth! That is great! And thank you very much! Stay tuned! CUOTO
Tim, Ignore the trolls. Some people just like to complain. Thanks for posting your videos.
Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. CUOTO
Here’s one for ya Cpt. Tim .... the last three in the east river BMW Brooklyn Manhattan Williamsburg bridges B M W
Nice! Thank you for that. CUOTO
Excellent video as all of your videos are.
Thank you very much. CUOTO
interesting video thank you tim
Thank you James. CUOTO