Hey everyone, Captain Paul here! Thank you so much for watching Part 1 of our final charter of the Mediterranean season. It’s been an incredible journey, and I couldn’t be prouder of the whole Loon crew-they’ve worked so hard and truly made this season one to remember. If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing if you haven’t already! We’re so close to hitting a huge milestone of 200,000 subscribers, and with your help, we’ll reach it this week. Your support means the world to us and keeps us motivated to bring you along on every adventure. Thank you all, and stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon!
Hi, Tell Me What Happens Now. MY Loon Into Mothballs? For Next Season? Or Charter Work All Finished With? Great RUclips, When Part Two Going To Hit The Air Waves? Cheers Maurie
Would love to see more of a detailed breakdown of the deckies during docking. How they go about throwing lines and what not. How the process of coming into port looks like for them. Would be an interesting addition! Give em some love too 😂
Antibes is beautiful. Fort Carré Antibes, up on the hill in the background, featured in the eighties Bond film Never Say Never Again. Looked a little shallow going out of the berth, judging by the mud churned up by the props?
@@personal9734 I assume there is some kind of exception for the boss .. lol - it may have been pre Loon and negotiated in his deal? They are engaged per the interview...
It was only recently that I learned through your last interview with Achoholic that Maxine the Purser is your wife. It must be so nice from time to time that you can see your wife on the charters. You got a Perfect setup Paul 🥰
What really impresses me is how simple and direct controlling the Loon is. What I mean is, I am coming from a US Navy background where the Conning Officer was the one giving the rudder and engine orders. Very labor intensive and very slow response. For example, Captain Paul put a starboard twist on the Loon. He did full rudder to starboard, port engine ahead and starboard engine back. He did that in a matter of a few seconds. However, in the Navy, the Conning Officer would have had to order the Helmsman to put the rudder to full starboard and he would have had to order the Lee Helmsman to put the starboard engine back and the port engine ahead. The Lee Helmsman would have rung up the engine speeds on the EOT (engine order telegraph) where an electrical signal from the EOT would be duplicated in the engine room. The Engineer would have seen the engine speed order, would have answered an acknowledgement and only then would have put the starboard engine back and the port engine ahead. That whole process could have taken 15 seconds or so. Very cumbersome. Perhaps that is why many Navy ships get underway with the assistance of one or two tugs. Well done Captain Paul!!
Hey look, there was a Maxine sighting!!!! Also, Ximi is always a hilarious in these videos waiting to serve dinner!! Finally, don't mess with those eastern European girls (Natalia), the work must get done! Would like to do a Q&A with her to get to know her.
nice video Steve and CPC. Hey Paul you were you were extra behaving yourself on this video WHY? I'll answer that MAXINE'S aboard this cruise. lol Looking forward to next video cheers
Black Truffles on French Fries !?? Come on guys. That's really rubbing it in on us paupers. Ps...Can we see more of the girls in the next video please 🙏👍🏻🤪
How does the mast in the bow that goes up and down work. When are the lights on? What other electronics are on it? What are the concerns for usage? Nighttime? Daytime? Other?
This may have been asked but here I go anyway. Have you seen may war ships and if so what is the protocol for sailing past them? Love the Chanel, crew and yacht.
If there is really bad weather headed your way, do you then confer witth the guests about alternatives to the original plan? How does that work.. do they have like a pointman you talk to or is it more like a firing squad? :)
@@motoryachtloon from these 4 : Victorious I would rate on place 1 but Loon's owner would need open his/her pocket quite a bit. 2nd place is Force Blue, way less expensive but has only 6 cabins - i would maybe at least change some carpets. Both have a lot of space for toys and tenders and their 'go-anywhere' capabilities are what I like. 👍😀👍
I always think about the sun damage you would get from this work and wonder what precautions you guys take. Also surprised you don't get any wealthy plant-based guests on your charters as they seem animal heavy. My favorite of view of Corsica is from Santa Teresa Sardinia looking north.
Great videsos, I am a big fan and will sign up for the Patreon. Might even buy some merch :). I have not seen it but do you have sonar showing you what is beneath MY Loon ? I.e. to avoid shallow sand bars, reefs and wrecks etc... ? Also, you have now made it to the US and another boat show where Loon is for sale (a snip at $47m). What happens then ? Is there is new MY Loon on the shopping list ?
Thank you 🙏 yes we have a sounder we’ll try and feature it in an upcoming video. We’re trying not to get too excited about a new Loon yet as we’re waiting to sell this one first. But we have our eye on a few.
@@motoryachtloon :) .... Take a look at MY Kismet ... it was in the UK (London) recently. 122 mtr., 4,918 GT and charters for $3m per week... needs 38 crew for just 12 guests. Not for sale but one like it would make a great Loon .... Next level ! :)
Had a question. I grew up in a maritime family but went wayward into the thorougbred business. You said split sticks when you were leaving your slip. Was that an old fashioned split sticks as in forward left and reverse right or was that bow thrusters? just curioius. I wasn't sure if you guys still used that old engine technique. Best Wishes.
Do you see any wildlife attracted by those hull lights? Also what wildlife do you get to see during the day? You have any videos of wildlife encounters ?
There is a line that runs from the dock tot the anchor point. You pick up the line and pull it up towards the bow then tie off to a cleat. It’s sometimes referred to as a “slime line”.
I don’t understand why you need a pilot to enter or leave the bay of Villefrance, which you know well, as it’s one of your favorite spot during charters. And why don’t you need a pilot to enter the Monaco port which is much more narrow and tricky? Maybe could you explain this to us?
Love these videos but not enjoying the music being used, it makes me feel dizzy and sea sick! Is that the purpose? Makes us feel like we are on motor yatch loon??
I appreciate that there are individuals that are interested in how the ship manoeuvres from the dock and all the accompanying readings, unfortunately I’m not one of those. It drags on too long for me. The beauty of a video is you can fast forward and that’s what I did. I passed through all of Captain Paul’s maneuvers and readings to the eight minute mark and through other engine / technical talk to actually see ‘other’ people besides himself, share what’s going on in short interesting bite-sized bits, which brought the pace and vitality back up - for me. This is not a complaint, it’s just a preference. Love your videos!
My favourite bits are the port manoeuvres and technicals (weather, passage planning etc).As someone who skippers a tiny 10m sailing yacht. It's surprisingly similar. Just that Loon is bigger, wider deeper draft. And obviously as a commercial charter vessel they have to be super correct.
As you know, I am a 100% supporter of loon and all her crew. However, these headlines, the last charter, the final ......, is very deceiving. Please stop being like many bloggers who make such untrue dramatic headings. Steve, come on now.
@@motoryachtloon You don't have to play the game, until recently you haven't and look at the success you have. Be the pillar not the follower, trust me, people get tired of these misleading headlines, other bloggers are losing followers because of this. Trust me.
I shouldnt watch these...people spending more money on a weeks holiday than i will ever have in my bank account. Envy is one of the seven deadly sins, but so is gluttony, greed and averice.
Hey everyone, Captain Paul here! Thank you so much for watching Part 1 of our final charter of the Mediterranean season. It’s been an incredible journey, and I couldn’t be prouder of the whole Loon crew-they’ve worked so hard and truly made this season one to remember.
If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing if you haven’t already! We’re so close to hitting a huge milestone of 200,000 subscribers, and with your help, we’ll reach it this week. Your support means the world to us and keeps us motivated to bring you along on every adventure. Thank you all, and stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon!
Best videos are those Atlantic crossings. Everybody seems to know when there's an emergency then it will be critical.
Hi, Tell Me What Happens Now. MY Loon Into Mothballs? For Next Season? Or Charter Work All Finished With? Great RUclips, When Part Two Going To Hit The Air Waves? Cheers Maurie
I agree with Ximi, THOSE DONUTS! yummmm!
NINA
Are you in Oz now Nina?
@@the_crewchef yes the crew on Loon secretly get locked after nicely 😊👍👍👍
And here's me, on a pretty strict diet, watching people eating ice cream in between donut buns, hahaha.
They were so good too 🍦
Natalia🤣🤣🤣 Dismissed the cameraman with a I need to carry on working bye bye, proper dedication👍👍
Don't mess with a Polish girl!
@@motoryachtloon Wise advice!
“Come on dude who do you think I am?” 😂
Dillion clearly doesn’t understand Capt Clarke’s sweet skills
Right!! 😂
@@motoryachtloon or maybe Dillion was being a tease. 😂
Would love to see more of a detailed breakdown of the deckies during docking. How they go about throwing lines and what not. How the process of coming into port looks like for them. Would be an interesting addition! Give em some love too 😂
What a pleasant surprise, Maxine!!!
Antibes is beautiful. Fort Carré Antibes, up on the hill in the background, featured in the eighties Bond film Never Say Never Again. Looked a little shallow going out of the berth, judging by the mud churned up by the props?
Thanks, Nick! Nah, Antibes is super silty but has plenty of water; we just kick it up when maneuvering.
@@motoryachtloon Understood. When I'm kicking up the bottom, it usually means I've gone somewhere too shallow..! 😄
DONUTS that's cruel they looked very yummy 😋.
Looks a great charter, the sun, the sea, the water toys, the crew. Magic. Thanks for sharing.
Max is back! Captain Paul you luck dawg. :) Great job Stephen, each vid is a masterpiece.
Captain Paul makes the video. Not taking anything from the rest of the crew just see him more and he is good at what he does
We have stayed in Villefranche for the last fifteen years or so and believe it to be the unsung gem of the riviera.
We 100% agree
Learning that Paul and Maxine are a couple completely blew my mind ... lol - the whole dynamic is even more interesting now ...
Where did you learn this?
@@MbisonBalrog Paul did an interview on the Aquaholic RUclips channel a couple weeks ago.
I watched an interview Paul did a while back and I could've sworn Paul said dating among crew was not allowed.🤔
@@personal9734 I assume there is some kind of exception for the boss .. lol - it may have been pre Loon and negotiated in his deal? They are engaged per the interview...
"Spent a little time in Amsterdam," said with a smirk 😉😉😜
😳
Good to see Dylan back. Good guy.
Enjoyed very much.
Mike in Britain...
Two Stars to the Right..
Straight on until Morning..
We want to see you Steven. We miss you ❤❤❤
Magic! Beautiful boat and a wonderful efficient relaxed crew. And of course the super Captain. Thanks for the chance to see a bit of your world. 👍
It was only recently that I learned through your last interview with Achoholic that Maxine the Purser is your wife. It must be so nice from time to time that you can see your wife on the charters. You got a Perfect setup Paul 🥰
What really impresses me is how simple and direct controlling the Loon is.
What I mean is, I am coming from a US Navy background where the Conning Officer was the one giving the rudder and engine orders. Very labor intensive and very slow response.
For example, Captain Paul put a starboard twist on the Loon. He did full rudder to starboard, port engine ahead and starboard engine back. He did that in a matter of a few seconds.
However, in the Navy, the Conning Officer would have had to order the Helmsman to put the rudder to full starboard and he would have had to order the Lee Helmsman to put the starboard engine back and the port engine ahead. The Lee Helmsman would have rung up the engine speeds on the EOT (engine order telegraph) where an electrical signal from the EOT would be duplicated in the engine room. The Engineer would have seen the engine speed order, would have answered an acknowledgement and only then would have put the starboard engine back and the port engine ahead.
That whole process could have taken 15 seconds or so. Very cumbersome. Perhaps that is why many Navy ships get underway with the assistance of one or two tugs.
Well done Captain Paul!!
Never really had any interest in yachting but had a video come up in my suggestions and now im hooked
welcome 🤗
The night vids are just stunning.
Hey look, there was a Maxine sighting!!!! Also, Ximi is always a hilarious in these videos waiting to serve dinner!! Finally, don't mess with those eastern European girls (Natalia), the work must get done! Would like to do a Q&A with her to get to know her.
Looked like great weather for the charter.
that fender is worth a beer for the captain!! safe 🙂
Good nautical term, "the bum"
Max is back, awesome ⚓️❤️
Keep doing what you’re doing guys 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Fantastic video. So professional, so fun, so interesting! Youre the best. :-)
Hello Maxine!!
nice video Steve and CPC. Hey Paul you were you were extra behaving yourself on this video WHY? I'll answer that MAXINE'S aboard this cruise. lol Looking forward to next video cheers
hahaha
Loon is Stunning at night.
Black Truffles on French Fries !?? Come on guys. That's really rubbing it in on us paupers.
Ps...Can we see more of the girls in the next video please 🙏👍🏻🤪
If in my dreams ever come true, as a guest I'd anchor where the fish are biting and just stay there. Damn. What a dream.
What a wonderful life 😊
How does the mast in the bow that goes up and down work. When are the lights on? What other electronics are on it? What are the concerns for usage? Nighttime? Daytime? Other?
This may have been asked but here I go anyway. Have you seen may war ships and if so what is the protocol for sailing past them? Love the Chanel, crew and yacht.
If there is really bad weather headed your way, do you then confer witth the guests about alternatives to the original plan? How does that work.. do they have like a pointman you talk to or is it more like a firing squad? :)
15:46 "you got me at beef tornado"
Thanks for sharing👍🦋👍🦋👍🦋
Some interesting yachts as replacement for Loon : Victorious 85m but 120m €, O'Ptasia 85m 82.5m €, Aalto 80m 80m €, Force Blue 70m 28m €
Some interesting boats there...
@@motoryachtloon from these 4 : Victorious I would rate on place 1 but Loon's owner would need open his/her pocket quite a bit. 2nd place is Force Blue, way less expensive but has only 6 cabins - i would maybe at least change some carpets. Both have a lot of space for toys and tenders and their 'go-anywhere' capabilities are what I like. 👍😀👍
Donut and ice cream! Going to buy some ice cream tomorrow.
7 days in the South of France? As a brother Aussie, I feel so sorry for you 🤣
first i was like, squeeze between the boys? then it hit me :D
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I always think about the sun damage you would get from this work and wonder what precautions you guys take. Also surprised you don't get any wealthy plant-based guests on your charters as they seem animal heavy. My favorite of view of Corsica is from Santa Teresa Sardinia looking north.
I see Europa 2 at the 17.00 mark, docked in Monaco. She just arrived in Cape Town this morning & is opposite me at H Berth taking bunkers.
Wow that’s cool. Didn’t know you got big cruise ships in CT
@@motoryachtloon That's small by comparison. We had the Queen Mary 2 here earlier this year & the big MSC cruise ships are also regular visitors.
Great videsos, I am a big fan and will sign up for the Patreon. Might even buy some merch :). I have not seen it but do you have sonar showing you what is beneath MY Loon ? I.e. to avoid shallow sand bars, reefs and wrecks etc... ? Also, you have now made it to the US and another boat show where Loon is for sale (a snip at $47m). What happens then ? Is there is new MY Loon on the shopping list ?
Thank you 🙏 yes we have a sounder we’ll try and feature it in an upcoming video.
We’re trying not to get too excited about a new Loon yet as we’re waiting to sell this one first. But we have our eye on a few.
So the new loon will be a used boat and not newbuild?
@@motoryachtloon :) .... Take a look at MY Kismet ... it was in the UK (London) recently. 122 mtr., 4,918 GT and charters for $3m per week... needs 38 crew for just 12 guests. Not for sale but one like it would make a great Loon .... Next level ! :)
Had a question. I grew up in a maritime family but went wayward into the thorougbred business. You said split sticks when you were leaving your slip. Was that an old fashioned split sticks as in forward left and reverse right or was that bow thrusters? just curioius. I wasn't sure if you guys still used that old engine technique. Best Wishes.
The gravity point is center for flyings. A jet wings on high golden meltings. One time only please.
Wow! How on earth did you manage to get a drone permit for Monaco port? I tried that for years!
I was wondering the same thing, it's almost impossible. Terry (eSysman) has also been trying for ever.
to be frank, truffles and fries? that does the truffle no favors... but I love you @dean !
It does a huge favor for the fries, however. I love truffle fries.
Do you see any wildlife attracted by those hull lights? Also what wildlife do you get to see during the day? You have any videos of wildlife encounters ?
Maxine!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I have a question, in the Monaco harbour the lines are going under water how are they put on the bollard? By divers of with a big stock or pipe??
There is a line that runs from the dock tot the anchor point. You pick up the line and pull it up towards the bow then tie off to a cleat. It’s sometimes referred to as a “slime line”.
@@nicolasdenis7094 Monaco uses divers as well.
I don’t understand why you need a pilot to enter or leave the bay of Villefrance, which you know well, as it’s one of your favorite spot during charters. And why don’t you need a pilot to enter the Monaco port which is much more narrow and tricky? Maybe could you explain this to us?
16:19 I think someone is excited to try a doughnut 😂
Ximi loves doughnuts 🛥️😂🍩
@@motoryachtloon I was talking about Sonja having a little boogie 💃🤣
how did the crew take it when they were told the ship is for sale?
They're all for sale, yacht crew know this.
So do most of the crew take the winter off? Dies rhe crew reduce to skeleton crew?
Where' the fun Chief Stew gone?
What's next for this channel? are you on another yacht or is there another investor?
What means the orange/yellow bouy at 1:22?
Paul , how come Gal Gadot is in the laundry ? , I'm joking , great video , you know you have done a fab job when you have returning guests .
is this the last we will see of Motor Yacht Loon or are we going to see more in the future
Dude, say of the season in the title!
hahaha, but then you wouldn't click it.
@@motoryachtloon fair point, but I watch everything you guys put out!
What if the upcoming owner decide to hire you, Nina and the rest of the crew. I would because you know this superyacht inside and out.
ah...first to comment. great video as always
🛥️🕺🏾
Love from India ⛵ 🕺🏻@@motoryachtloon
Why is Loon (almost?) never in Spain?
I think that cruise ship was celebrity beyond with captain kate?
That would be so cool to tour each others bridges
NİNA YOKSA BİR ANLAMI YOK.
Is he a new videographer? I thought there was a different guy before.
Was Loon sold? What happens next?
Nope not yet
⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️🍸
Love these videos but not enjoying the music being used, it makes me feel dizzy and sea sick! Is that the purpose? Makes us feel like we are on motor yatch loon??
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I appreciate that there are individuals that are interested in how the ship manoeuvres from the dock and all the accompanying readings, unfortunately I’m not one of those. It drags on too long for me. The beauty of a video is you can fast forward and that’s what I did. I passed through all of Captain Paul’s maneuvers and readings to the eight minute mark and through other engine / technical talk to actually see ‘other’ people besides himself, share what’s going on in short interesting bite-sized bits, which brought the pace and vitality back up - for me. This is not a complaint, it’s just a preference. Love your videos!
Respectfully disagree. I’ve been hoping for a bit of variety in the content. Loved hearing Capt Paul give a bit of the BTS operations.
My favourite bits are the port manoeuvres and technicals (weather, passage planning etc).As someone who skippers a tiny 10m sailing yacht. It's surprisingly similar. Just that Loon is bigger, wider deeper draft. And obviously as a commercial charter vessel they have to be super correct.
As you know, I am a 100% supporter of loon and all her crew. However, these headlines, the last charter, the final ......, is very deceiving. Please stop being like many bloggers who make such untrue dramatic headings.
Steve, come on now.
Haha thank you.. we got to play the game but don’t worry we’re not going anywhere
@@motoryachtloon You don't have to play the game, until recently you haven't and look at the success you have. Be the pillar not the follower, trust me, people get tired of these misleading headlines, other bloggers are losing followers because of this. Trust me.
Driving the yatch is 2% of of the job. Quit making these videos so much about driving or maneuvering said yatch…
I shouldnt watch these...people spending more money on a weeks holiday than i will ever have in my bank account. Envy is one of the seven deadly sins, but so is gluttony, greed and averice.