What a fun video! It certainly was rather busy, and it is interesting to see the different levels of attention by the boats. One minor note: 4:03 You mention right of way. Technically there is no right of way except for inland water ways, and then only if a vessel is heading down river. There are however stand on and give way vessels. In this case (Rule 18) the tugs are the stand on vessels since they are "limited in their ability to maneuver." The only higher priority would be a vessel not under command. Thanks for a fun video!
Listening to the comment on age... Don't Worry, Be Happy! Moving thru my 70's and truly understand stuff I didn't - Like Age is a state of mind, not a number... Seen plenty of old 30 years old people... Hang in there Mi amigo!
Captain , this happens all day every day . The yacht Capt and tug Capt are Professionals. It’s like You went to NewYork at rush hour. Every day this happens
Cape Ann Towing was started by Capt. Ellis , he retired and sold the company to Capt. Cory. I had the privilege to crew with Capt Ellis on a rear tug .They really are amazing captains with ice water running through their veins . Total respect for their skills .
They always have a tug/tow boat at the stern for larger vessels to prevent the stern from swinging too far wide. The lead boat pulls and starts the turn, the aft boat then pulls in the opposite direction. Hats off to the crews of those tugs/tows very making it look so simple.
I'm 73 and still going strong, "It's not the mile marker you reach but the roads you travel" I wrote that on a long stretch of I80 transporting a 32' sail boat from Rode Inland to Washington St. Wish I had seen ur video then, my CB handle would have been "Tug Captain? LOL!
It is a unreal feeling being old. Best thing to do not wait to die. Go out and live and have fun. But still a terrible feeling knowing your time is near it's end is for sure.
For all the guys obliterated in the last hundred years of wars and disputes this wonderful video of folk having a ball need an Oscar together with the video maker.
I was there at the start of cape ann towing,spent many hours working on those boats with ellis and Courtney. They started out with gas engines then went to diesel and got more power and running gear as the boats they were towing got larger. The only thing that didn't get larger is the newriver. They always did a great job
I had worked on the New River and watch the tugboats do their stuff with the large Yachts going into yard and out to sea. At the turnaround of the part called Florida Peninsula and a new River is most amazing watching the tugs do their stuff. The captains on the Tugs do have some help with the computer systems however do have the ability to override and adjust. And also you get the crazy Critters out there that think they have the right away just because
Kind of reminds me of my last underway bridge watch. Conning a Belknap class cruiser. 549 feet long, 54 feet wide, 29 feet deep, about 8300 tons. One shaft stopped and locked due to an engineering room casualty. Coming in to San Diego in the Pt Loma channel. Showing day shapes indicating "Restricted in ability to maneuver." Meaning, we had the right-of-way over everything that could maneuver, motorboat, sailboat, swimmers, etc. Carrying anywhere from 5 to 20 degrees rudder just to go straight in the channel depending on the winds and swells. Unfortunately it was a Thursday afternoon and we were coming in as the beer boat crowd was coming out. Coast Guard and Harbor Police trying to keep the little ones out of the channel and out of the way. Some very expensive lessons to skippers who thought that tacking meant they had the right of way.
Great video, I live on the new river and it never ceases to amaze me the size of the boats just getting bigger and bigger. The CarrieB is a flat bottom and when she is on the move, she is hard to stop. That flotilla probably corresponds to a bridge opening.
I say don't show the mega yacht. Show the AWESOME tow boat captains! Seriously. If that isn't the best boatmanship skills I don't know what else. And I love that the lead captain had his VHF radio just hanging from the top of the wheelhouse. Love it. They had it locked down no problem.
Alfred I hope you still keep recording at black point marina. You have made lots of friends there. I enjoy all your videos they make me laugh a lot. Lots of love
Thanks again for ur coverage on SurfSide , it was real and from the heart, God Bless you! As those tragedies always go now it's just a media circus.....
See this every day on the Road. People pull in front of a fast moving fully loaded Semi-Tractor then step hard on break for the vehicle 200yards in front of them. While Semi driver frantically down shifting, Jag break, hoping air doesn't run out and rear end car Have respect for Truckers.
My father and brother in law worked on the water doing similar work and the knowledge one has to have, like these tug boat captains, gives them a pride that allows them to do work such as this. Most people who own yachts like this wouldn’t know the bow from the stern or how to tie the line that holds it to the deck, so they need the captains who get these boats from point A to point B. I think it gives them a sense of pride that’s worth more than the biggest ship out there.
My dad was a tug boat captain after 25 years in the Navy, he drove a ferry here in Galveston then he got to be a tug captain his tug could pull 360 degrees and it had a chair that would swivel with controls.
I am enjoying the new stuff. I still like the Chit Show too, but this is good. I like all of your boating stuff. From the tugs, to Power boat reviews to boat shows... I love it all.
Pecking order ! 1 vessel not under command 2 vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver 3 vessel constrained by draft 4 fishing vessel commercial 5 vessel under sail / not using engine. 6 power boat / sail boat using engine regardless with sail up. 7 seaplane / wig
8 Drunk captain who doesn't give a toss. Did motor into Oostende harbour with snapped rudder control, luckily we had a pair of inboard drives. I put up the Restricted ability to manoeuvre flag, called the dock and got permission to dock after an incoming. The ferry captain called us and gave us the all clear to dock before him. The captain later called us and thanked us for flying the D flag something he had not seen on a private boat.
Precisely. A large vessel, in a narrow channel is by definition restricted in its ability to maneuver. All of those other vessels, including the paddle boat (unless it also has a draft issue) should have given way to that large vessel.
I am a local ft Lauderdale captain and traverse that river quite often. In many cases those tug boat captains will actually stand down temporarily to allow for a less crowded passage. They do have right of way however the traffic jam is due to bridge scuedules and many times those captains do not monitor channel 9 which is the required channel for that river. Cape Anne towing and many others agencies are stand up guys who give a lot of room in order to avoid undue risk.
@@FishAdvisor if your a captain like me ! Then you know the rule Avoid a collision at all costs. You dont have to explain to me im a 4th issue. You need to explain to the idiots that have no clue. Yes on the water we all try to work together, but the non capts have no idea. The pecking order is for a hope and prayer that somebody gets educated. Baby steps.
Just subscribed to you today and immediately you pumped me up with the age story. I’m 61 now and until you brought it up was not looking at how depressed I should be. Just glad I’m not in the 70 to 80 group looking at the obituaries everyday looking for a friend,😞😲. Just a thought, keep it positive in the age thing throughout life, after all, it’s only a Number!
You have a great spot. These big yachts are on their way East to the Yacht marine for prob maintenance/repairs. You can see the marina from I95 just before Broward. I lived on the New River and in the summer this is an all day event. Love the show. You must return on July 4th. BTW Alfred excellent cigar shop on Las Olas.
love the videos. I'm in NY and its cold half the year here, so our boating season ends early. Your videos are the perfect boating fix for when i'm missing being out there. keep up the good work!
75 and going strong. Age is just a number. My wife keeps telling me to grow up. My answer is If I haven't grown up by 70 Why bother. Keep up the good videos. Love em Long Island NY
@ you obviously do know maritime laws. The tug’s (plural) have the right of way. The tugs are towing a 170’ yacht…….What scenario does any other boat have the right of way?
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@@tmdawson2 ehm, first of all, is this marine port or river? You asked which law apply here? The one I already mentioned: wessel going downstream direction go first. I’m little bit confused: are you suggesting tug captain and passenger boat captain as well, doesn’t know rules and did it completelly wrong? Come on :-)
@ Please don’t regurgitate B.S. There is no maritime LAW overriding a vessel under tow….upstream, downstream, or whatever direction you believe the current is flowing. Damn, learn TRUE maritime laws. If you refute this, please do so with maritime law’s from the U.S. Intercostal waterways. I really don’t want to pull up the laws, HOWEVER I WILL. Do you even own a boat over 40’ in length? Just curious.
3 года назад+4
I'm taking it back. Since I'm not U.S. intercoastal waterways certified (I'm European - so I'm IALA "A" certified) I'm frankly asking you to point law you mentioned. I'd love to learn more. Thank you
The rear tug is not driving in Reverse they are driving forward to keep the yacht straight and then we'll adjust forward port or starboard depending on the Stern and where they want the stern at
Somebody always has a bigger boat! Does size really matter? It really reduces to: if you’re having fun with what you have! I had a 20’ Magnum cuddy in the mid 90’s that was awesome, but I did covet the larger boats! Very cool to see what a mega/super yacht needs to transit that space!
50 is young, I just turned 50, best health of my life, very fit and run circles around pretty much anyone I know half my age. A bit scary but i kinda like 50 😊
You ain't seen nothing until you've seen a full size Great Lakes Freighter makings it's way up the Manistee River in MI under its own power. The river is all of maybe 300 yards or so across is all. And, there's a bend in the river at a draw bridge not too far inland from Lake Michigan. The freighters actually have to use a big bundle of pilings set up on the inside of the bend to pivot the ship around in order to make the turn. Amazing to watch.
@@ACommenterOnRUclips if it rains you get under the enclosure of the yacht and stay dry. If it is scorching hot you get under the canopy that is the full width of the boat and is large enough to cover everyone. At least that's how it is on my Sea Ray 320 Sundancer
@@ericwsmith3d A little common sense on the part of the smaller and "MORE MANEUVERABLE" vessels is far wiser even if the tug did not display the day shapes!
At best rules of the road instructors upon teaching says throw out the book and do anything an everything to avoid a collision, there’s where the common sense comes in.
@@lionelterrebonne8635 Absolutely! As a skipper, your job is to avoid a collison by what ever means necessary and that includes deviating from the rules until after the situation improves !
Hey Bro; You're the "lil tug that could", from a RIB to a precise TUG you have us covered.... Thanks Alfred; btw @9:00 that was my g/f (shades & black skimpy 1 pc w/birthmark r.hip), she said she be working :( lol.... LoL at 60, the body goes b-4 the mind..... When Alfred gets home, better half ask what you do today, Alfred: Oh i was just "sitting on the dock of the bay" watching the tugs and mugs go by :) ... Thanks Bro, stay safe
“Big Al”! You are going to live forever. In one of two places. Heaven or Hell. Choose wisely. Remember that this ole world has nothing to compare to Heaven.
In Australia Queensland lock down cities Brisbane, Townsville, Gold Coast , Sydney, Western Australia and there the ones I just know of mate . Love the vids keep up the good work
When I grow up I want to be a Tug Captain on the New River! It would have been a great shot to get the yellow kayak in front of the Queen Mary, what a diversity....! But all your vids r great, Alfred!
What a fun video! It certainly was rather busy, and it is interesting to see the different levels of attention by the boats. One minor note: 4:03 You mention right of way. Technically there is no right of way except for inland water ways, and then only if a vessel is heading down river. There are however stand on and give way vessels. In this case (Rule 18) the tugs are the stand on vessels since they are "limited in their ability to maneuver." The only higher priority would be a vessel not under command.
Thanks for a fun video!
Listening to the comment on age... Don't Worry, Be Happy! Moving thru my 70's and truly understand stuff I didn't - Like Age is a state of mind, not a number... Seen plenty of old 30 years old people... Hang in there Mi amigo!
Part of why i watch, the ladies. Loved his commentary
Captain , this happens all day every day . The yacht Capt and tug Capt are Professionals. It’s like You went to NewYork at rush hour. Every day this happens
The rear tug driver has done this many times..He looked so relaxed.
Cape Ann Towing was started by Capt. Ellis , he retired and sold the company to Capt. Cory. I had the privilege to crew with Capt Ellis on a rear tug .They really are amazing captains with ice water running through their veins . Total respect for their skills .
My fellow Floridians....Hello from Daytona ❤🇺🇸
That is one beautiful vessel. Wow. I couldn’t afford the lines to hold it in place.
Never mind the lines what about the fuel to run it...
And the crew it requires...
And….storage, maintenance, I guess we could all go on. Lol
Yea that boat is an easy Million Dollars maybe more.
@@thesquirrel905 try like 5 mill east
We move big drilling rigs backards down busy highways all the time one truck in the front towing and one in back steering backwards great video bro
76 yrs of age. Brain still thinks like an 18yr old. Just doing what I can, Loving every minute!
They always have a tug/tow boat at the stern for larger vessels to prevent the stern from swinging too far wide. The lead boat pulls and starts the turn, the aft boat then pulls in the opposite direction. Hats off to the crews of those tugs/tows very making it look so simple.
That’s because it is very simple….much easier than pushing several hundred feet of barges on the river.
As a tugboat captain, Svitzer, I approve this video!👍🏿💪🏿
I'm 73 and still going strong, "It's not the mile marker you reach but the roads you travel"
I wrote that on a long stretch of I80 transporting a 32' sail boat from Rode Inland to Washington St. Wish I had seen ur video then, my CB handle would have been "Tug Captain? LOL!
Life begins at 62 if your morgage is paid off. I retired in 2018 and have a 26" Striper WA and 2020 FX SVHO Limited Waverunner. I'm 65 and loving it!
Man -0- Man , that is amazing. Those tugboat Captains sure are experts and true professionals as to what they do. Thanks for sharing Dude .
It is a unreal feeling being old. Best thing to do not wait to die. Go out and live and have fun. But still a terrible feeling knowing your time is near it's end is for sure.
Every day above ground is a good one 👍
Don’t have to be old : some die young so live every day as if it’s your last because one day you’ll be right
@@sylvia4008 to true bro if your alive and able foook age 🤣🤣
@Cale Phillips jesus bro there are a lot of vile people but also a lot of good u just have to find them 😊
For all the guys obliterated in the last hundred years of wars and disputes this wonderful video of folk having a ball need an Oscar together with the video maker.
Boat captains go from relaxation to pure terror in a moment's notice.
I was there at the start of cape ann towing,spent many hours working on those boats with ellis and Courtney. They started out with gas engines then went to diesel and got more power and running gear as the boats they were towing got larger. The only thing that didn't get larger is the newriver. They always did a great job
I had worked on the New River and watch the tugboats do their stuff with the large Yachts going into yard and out to sea. At the turnaround of the part called Florida Peninsula and a new River is most amazing watching the tugs do their stuff. The captains on the Tugs do have some help with the computer systems however do have the ability to override and adjust. And also you get the crazy Critters out there that think they have the right away just because
Kind of reminds me of my last underway bridge watch. Conning a Belknap class cruiser. 549 feet long, 54 feet wide, 29 feet deep, about 8300 tons. One shaft stopped and locked due to an engineering room casualty. Coming in to San Diego in the Pt Loma channel. Showing day shapes indicating "Restricted in ability to maneuver." Meaning, we had the right-of-way over everything that could maneuver, motorboat, sailboat, swimmers, etc. Carrying anywhere from 5 to 20 degrees rudder just to go straight in the channel depending on the winds and swells.
Unfortunately it was a Thursday afternoon and we were coming in as the beer boat crowd was coming out. Coast Guard and Harbor Police trying to keep the little ones out of the channel and out of the way. Some very expensive lessons to skippers who thought that tacking meant they had the right of way.
Great video, I live on the new river and it never ceases to amaze me the size of the boats just getting bigger and bigger. The CarrieB is a flat bottom and when she is on the move, she is hard to stop. That flotilla probably corresponds to a bridge opening.
Alfee!!! I gave up watching freight trains on U-tube to watch your show, thank you for the good times, keep up the good work.
I still watch the trains. Lol I just added this channel to my watch list.
👀🏄🏄
Don't jump ship on trains!
Train's, planes, boats, and automobiles.
Don't discriminate, watch them all.
@@jonnyboym72 Love em all, Will do of course, thank you .
I say don't show the mega yacht. Show the AWESOME tow boat captains! Seriously. If that isn't the best boatmanship skills I don't know what else. And I love that the lead captain had his VHF radio just hanging from the top of the wheelhouse. Love it. They had it locked down no problem.
Out of all the boats I’ve ever had(10’ to 40’) the dang RIB’s have always been the most fun
Unreal!!! These guys definitely earn every buck they get!!! I just love these videos!! Thank you!
Alfred I hope you still keep recording at black point marina. You have made lots of friends there. I enjoy all your videos they make me laugh a lot. Lots of love
You're such a likable person . You should be a tour guide when people come to visit where to go you are the man 🌎
Thank you so much it would be fun to run into you one day if I ever visit there I would totally take you up on hanging out
150’ yacht = ultimate GET OFF MY LAWN!! Good video Alfred, the leaf blower in the background was a really nice touch to go with the serene setting 👍🏻
Very cool. Im really surprised the tugs don't run any type of warning or safety lights. Might help keep the idiots back.
Thanks again for ur coverage on SurfSide , it was real and from the heart, God Bless you! As those tragedies always go now it's just a media circus.....
A great video, a nice change of pace vs the docks! Some amazing yachts, that's for sure!!
Nice location very entertaining!
See this every day on the Road. People pull in front of a fast moving fully loaded Semi-Tractor then step hard on break for the vehicle 200yards in front of them. While Semi driver frantically down shifting, Jag break, hoping air doesn't run out and rear end car
Have respect for Truckers.
I AM enjoying the varied content. like button SMASHED
My father and brother in law worked on the water doing similar work and the knowledge one has to have, like these tug boat captains, gives them a pride that allows them to do work such as this. Most people who own yachts like this wouldn’t know the bow from the stern or how to tie the line that holds it to the deck, so they need the captains who get these boats from point A to point B. I think it gives them a sense of pride that’s worth more than the biggest ship out there.
My dad was a tug boat captain after 25 years in the Navy, he drove a ferry here in Galveston then he got to be a tug captain his tug could pull 360 degrees and it had a chair that would swivel with controls.
The Tim B at Sea channel (he's a NYC tug captain) has a video with the Cape Ann towing guys, moving a superyacht.
G. Froese is correct, the vessel under tow has the right of way because it is restricted in movement.
Long time listener, first time caller. Discovered your work over the Fourth weekend. Love it!
Nerves of steel those tow boat caps have.
I am enjoying the new stuff. I still like the Chit Show too, but this is good. I like all of your boating stuff. From the tugs, to Power boat reviews to boat shows... I love it all.
those tug boats have so much power! and the PROPS are HUGE!
Pecking order !
1 vessel not under command
2 vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver
3 vessel constrained by draft
4 fishing vessel commercial
5 vessel under sail / not using engine.
6 power boat / sail boat using engine regardless with sail up.
7 seaplane / wig
8 Drunk captain who doesn't give a toss.
Did motor into Oostende harbour with snapped rudder control, luckily we had a pair of inboard drives. I put up the Restricted ability to manoeuvre flag, called the dock and got permission to dock after an incoming. The ferry captain called us and gave us the all clear to dock before him. The captain later called us and thanked us for flying the D flag something he had not seen on a private boat.
Precisely. A large vessel, in a narrow channel is by definition restricted in its ability to maneuver. All of those other vessels, including the paddle boat (unless it also has a draft issue) should have given way to that large vessel.
I am a local ft Lauderdale captain and traverse that river quite often. In many cases those tug boat captains will actually stand down temporarily to allow for a less crowded passage. They do have right of way however the traffic jam is due to bridge scuedules and many times those captains do not monitor channel 9 which is the required channel for that river. Cape Anne towing and many others agencies are stand up guys who give a lot of room in order to avoid undue risk.
@@FishAdvisor if your a captain like me ! Then you know the rule Avoid a collision at all costs. You dont have to explain to me im a 4th issue. You need to explain to the idiots that have no clue. Yes on the water we all try to work together, but the non capts have no idea. The pecking order is for a hope and prayer that somebody gets educated. Baby steps.
@@CaptainDayne exactly. I'm a captain with SeaTow. Avoid an accident at all cost.
These videos are so much nicer then your boat ramp videos
Just subscribed to you today and immediately you pumped me up with the age story. I’m 61 now and until you brought it up was not looking at how depressed I should be. Just glad I’m not in the 70 to 80 group looking at the obituaries everyday looking for a friend,😞😲. Just a thought, keep it positive in the age thing throughout life, after all, it’s only a Number!
Sir, I'm 70, but feel like I'm 55, (trying to convince myself of that at least) !
You have a great spot. These big yachts are on their way East to the Yacht marine for prob maintenance/repairs. You can see the marina from I95 just before Broward. I lived on the New River and in the summer this is an all day event. Love the show. You must return on July 4th. BTW Alfred excellent cigar shop on Las Olas.
Saw a double tow like that in Palm Beach once from my boat. Kudos to these Capts
love the videos. I'm in NY and its cold half the year here, so our boating season ends early. Your videos are the perfect boating fix for when i'm missing being out there. keep up the good work!
That tugboat guy driving in reverse is a fearless savage 😂
Feet up, just relaxing 😁
He looked so relaxed I looked to see if he a beer in his hand. It wouldn't have surprised me.
75 and going strong. Age is just a number. My wife keeps telling me to grow up. My answer is If I haven't grown up by 70 Why bother. Keep up the good videos. Love em Long Island NY
He turned the corner on a "DIME", busy channel. I'm just loving it. I'm moving there...
We love your videos. You put so much time and effort, ect.... please keep them coming. By the way do you ship your merchandise to Pennsylvania?
Dude!!! You got so much content I haven’t even seen it all but I been kinda goarging on THE👑OF HAULOVER AND 👑OF THE CHIT SHOW
What brand of tugboats are those? They are impressive.
Alfred you are the best . Great shots and commentary . Tom from Augusta Maine.
The tow has restricted steering so it is the Stand On Vessel. He has the right of way.😎🖖🏼🇺🇸
Great show love watching coming to you from Ontario Canada keep hitting it
AW! The perils and hardships of being rich and famous.🗽👍⚓
Great stuff Alfred! Tug skippers have ba**s of steel!
Loved seeing the tugs work
I absolutely Love your new program views....... totally like how you change it up...
A vessel under tow always has the right of way .
Not completely correct. There are more rules aplied, one of them done here: vessels going downstream go first….
@ you obviously do know maritime laws. The tug’s (plural) have the right of way.
The tugs are towing a 170’ yacht…….What scenario does any other boat have the right of way?
@@tmdawson2 ehm, first of all, is this marine port or river?
You asked which law apply here? The one I already mentioned: wessel going downstream direction go first.
I’m little bit confused: are you suggesting tug captain and passenger boat captain as well, doesn’t know rules and did it completelly wrong? Come on :-)
@ Please don’t regurgitate B.S. There is no maritime LAW overriding a vessel under tow….upstream, downstream, or whatever direction you believe the current is flowing. Damn, learn TRUE maritime laws.
If you refute this, please do so with maritime law’s from the U.S. Intercostal waterways. I really don’t want to pull up the laws, HOWEVER I WILL.
Do you even own a boat over 40’ in length? Just curious.
I'm taking it back. Since I'm not U.S. intercoastal waterways certified (I'm European - so I'm IALA "A" certified) I'm frankly asking you to point law you mentioned. I'd love to learn more. Thank you
Any vessel under tow has Right Of Way
@Otosj van Tolerbok 💯 correct sir…
The rear tug is not driving in Reverse they are driving forward to keep the yacht straight and then we'll adjust forward port or starboard depending on the Stern and where they want the stern at
These “ Ladies in Waiting” are on someone’s payroll!
I'm loving watching the tugboats operate
Nerves of STEEL!!!
Somebody always has a bigger boat! Does size really matter? It really reduces to: if you’re having fun with what you have! I had a 20’ Magnum cuddy in the mid 90’s that was awesome, but I did covet the larger boats! Very cool to see what a mega/super yacht needs to transit that space!
Haha bro the age thing is so true used to think 40 years old was an old person now I'm 31 I think 50 is young 🤣🤣
50 is young, I just turned 50, best health of my life, very fit and run circles around pretty much anyone I know half my age.
A bit scary but i kinda like 50 😊
Awesome , A salute to the tug captains , 72 Alfred From W.P.B. , Thanks Alfred
You are the man Alfred. Love your videos man. I’m going to get down there to meet you someday. Keep up the good work bro
Cape Ann Towing????? I'm from Cape Ann in Gloucester, Ma! I would say they are slightly out of place. Great video! Best Regards, Jay
You ain't seen nothing until you've seen a full size Great Lakes Freighter makings it's way up the Manistee River in MI under its own power. The river is all of maybe 300 yards or so across is all. And, there's a bend in the river at a draw bridge not too far inland from Lake Michigan. The freighters actually have to use a big bundle of pilings set up on the inside of the bend to pivot the ship around in order to make the turn. Amazing to watch.
The yachts are great to go out with family and stay safe from the miami weather
@@ACommenterOnRUclips if it rains you get under the enclosure of the yacht and stay dry. If it is scorching hot you get under the canopy that is the full width of the boat and is large enough to cover everyone. At least that's how it is on my Sea Ray 320 Sundancer
@@lestgofish4716 Do you have an A/C on your boat ?
Bro !!! Alfred !!!! You could put a davit system on that yacht and you one of those rugs as a dinghy !!!! Insane. Who has that kind of money.
The towing vessel has the right of way because he’s restricted in his ability to maneuver
Yeah, except he's not showing the proper shapes (ball, diamond, ball) ... so no
@@ericwsmith3d A little common sense on the part of the smaller and "MORE MANEUVERABLE" vessels is far wiser even if the tug did not display the day shapes!
At best rules of the road instructors upon teaching says throw out the book and do anything an everything to avoid a collision, there’s where the common sense comes in.
@@lionelterrebonne8635 Absolutely!
As a skipper, your job is to avoid a collison by what ever means necessary and that includes deviating from the rules until after the situation improves !
@@railroad9000 that is totally true but in this case, the lead tug would have to take the hit because he can't manuver nowhere
He's got her in short , And she's following right behind . Thumbs up to the tow boat skipper .
The Tug in the rear is also the Steering Pilot.
Your commentary is the best...hey do you know who died? Ahaha
That's cool, it sounds like a leaf blower... the SS BLOW ME DOWN.
That's always a crowded corner. I sit there or close to there every couple months
Hey Bro; You're the "lil tug that could", from a RIB to a precise TUG you have us covered.... Thanks Alfred; btw @9:00 that was my g/f (shades & black skimpy 1 pc w/birthmark r.hip), she said she be working :( lol.... LoL at 60, the body goes b-4 the mind..... When Alfred gets home, better half ask what you do today, Alfred: Oh i was just "sitting on the dock of the bay" watching the tugs and mugs go by :) ... Thanks Bro, stay safe
“Big Al”! You are going to live forever. In one of two places. Heaven or Hell. Choose wisely. Remember that this ole world has nothing to compare to Heaven.
LMAO Alfred, my wife would melt me with her eyes.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Tugboat captains know their job well
That was epic King Alfred.
You were using your new zoom lens blinders to keep you out of the doghouse weren't you?
I was tripping until I saw the drag boat.
Under tow they have the right of way PERIOD !
It swings that way too??🤣
In Australia Queensland lock down cities Brisbane, Townsville, Gold Coast , Sydney, Western Australia and there the ones I just know of mate . Love the vids keep up the good work
Great videos! So much variety.
The larger vessel in the channel always has the right of way, so other vessels must yield
When I grow up I want to be a Tug Captain on the New River!
It would have been a great shot to get the yellow kayak in front of the Queen Mary, what a diversity....!
But all your vids r great, Alfred!
LOL!!! I went to a RAVE on that paddleboat when it was in Jacksonville, FL. back in 1998
Ha ha ha. Fakery costume "paddle-boat"
I want to see a shirt made like that. the checho Maniac we all love and we want to see a picture of the marina on there too.
Did you see that paddle boat maneuver? Why did we stop using them? 😉
Steam engines used to blow up !
Is that paddle wheel fake. Looks like it just spinning in the current.
The water in the river just makes it move. The boat has props on it.
TWO Thumbs up for Tug Captains.....!!!!!
Nice little boats.
If I remember, a yacht is a vessel over 32’ and a large yacht is 75+’. A vessel under tow has the right of way.
I love this! It's up in my area too! Thanks! 😊
I’m gonna be in Miami next week coming from Boston Massachusetts and I’m bringing a little 17 foot bass boat watch for me