Saved by a Virgin - Crew Stories #4
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Highs and lows in this week's Crew Stories, Tristan tells us about his birthday trip to the Bahamas then flying to Fort Lauderdale with a friend to look for a job. After realising his US visa didn't allow him to work and heading home, they are left stranded with no money and no place to stay.
At the airport a good samaritan from Virgin helps out, taking them back to his house, giving them dinner, a room for the night and a chance to earn their keep. Slowly they learn more about their saviour. After losing touch, Tristan has been paying it forward ever since. Was it you?!
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Rupert Roberts is his name... check google ;)
tiemen hasselo sounds promising actually
I was about to say Rupert Roberts, because he said grocery store
Actually would probably be his son Richard, (From the bahamas and know the family)
I had a similar rescue. There were three of us stranded in Hong Kong, in bad weather, miles from our ship, and no taxis would stop for us. Americans pre changeover, when someone had recently caused a fuss. An amazing couple stopped to ask us if we were from the training ship that was in the paper? We were. They adopted us for the rest of the afternoon, giving us a tour, a luncheon, a visit to their penthouse suite, and a ride to the British gates for our dock. They were missing their daughters my age, and were from Montecito, just an hour from my hometown. It was amazing. I instantly sent the thank you note. A very small world.
I’ll never forget being stranded in France in 1990 and a couple paid for our tickets on the ferry and took us to their home where we stayed in their motor home, the next day they dropped us off at a motorway service station, gave us enough money to get us home. Over the last 30 years we have tried to do something similar whenever we see the opportunity to help someone.
These stories have a very “vinwiki” vibe to them, love them!
I was thinking the same and I've got some great stories from my time in the business. I ran a 87 Hatteras Sport Fisherman before getting into yachts that was a complete party barge. It mysteriously sunk while the crew and I were on vacation, but my boss was nice enough to recommend me to his friend with a 108ft Broward. The Broward was more or less a brothel for the who's who in the Northeast US. But thankfully it was sold soon after I got the job and the new owners kept me on.
SouthJerseySound I also have some experience in the business, I worked on a 125’ delta m/y Bolero, he should definitely get his crew/ friends in the business on here to tell their stories
@@bennetttravers9535 Delta makes a great boat and have an amazing yard. I know a guy who did the great loop with a detour through the Panama canal on up to Alaska and back on a Delta 70 (just over 3 years). It's one of their early yachts(1989) and has a more commercial look, but was perfect for a retired fisherman. He was actually going to buy a new Nordhavn 62 or 64 (cant remember) But wasn't too keen on buying a "Chinese boat" .He almost gave up and it was the last boat he was going to look at before buying a new Nordhavn. I went with him and my dad to help survey it and I was very impressed with the build quality. I didn't know at the time but they started in commercial boats and it showed in this one. Thankfully though they got better with their interiors ;-) But he bought it because it was rugged.
SouthJerseySound man the great loop is a on the bucket list, that sounds like and amazing trip, Bolero was a 1998 build but refitted 2014-15 I believe
@@bennetttravers9535 My dad did the loop on his 1981 Grand Banks 42 Classic. I wish I could've done the whole trip with him but am happy I did about a third or so(Cape May to SC and Muskegon MI to NYC). People think it takes a big boat but there where plenty of boats down to 25 ish on up to you name it. But 30-50 is the sweet spot,smaller or larger can cause problems, But the little guys just had to watch the weather. Too big had depth and height problems. I'm actually looking for something like a 36 Banks Classic to do it with my daughters. Anyway good luck and don't hesitate to do it, its an amazing trip.
I remember as a student in the UK, visiting my sister in the south of France and returning back to the UK. I had a train from, I believe it was Nimes, wandering the city until there was nothing left open, then working my way back to the train station and sleeping on my backpack, against a wall on the quay until my train arrived at 3 am. I was around 17-18. good times!
Lovely story. I had a similar one in the US as well back in 1993 - end of my 1st year at University - had a J1 visa to legally work in US but couldn't find work in NY so with my last $100 hopped on a 10 bus journey to Ocean City in Maryland and found work at a theme park luckily - but before that was homeless on beach and moved on by police - I was helped by a religous group who put me up for the night. Now, I'm not religious but eternally grateful.
I have some great stories from my time in yachting. I started as a mate in my teens doing fishing charters here in Cape May and got my 6 pack (OUPV) ticket by 19. When I was 21 or so I grabbed a job running a fuel dock for a few months since I was done fishing for the year. It was my second time there and was a great way to meet people and make some last minute money. The first time there I met a retired officer from the Marines who had a Hinckley H-64 sailboat that was waiting on crew. He was behind the fuel dock since they were the biggest slips and we got to talking. His wife loved the boat but had a medical issue that affected her balance so she couldn't sail anymore. After a while we became friends and when his crew backed out I offered to go. Legally he couldn't pay me as crew but the marina closed so I had unemployment benefits and went for the experience. It was a great time and with what he "gave me" and my unemployment I did ok and was happy to get the experience. I had my first experience with pirates off of Grenada, learned that a Marine is always a Marine and they're always armed. Also he was serious when he said not to mess with his daughter even though she just turned 25 and was a 2nd grade teacher lol. Once he found out we made a detour towards Port of Spain and the next morning there was a ticket to NYC on the table. In hindsight he was doing me a favor, but that is a whole different story ;-) The second time I worked there I found a spot on a brand new 87ft Hatteras Sport fisherman who's owner bought it after his divorce. It was the ultimate bachelor pad and was a blast up until it was sunk mysteriously while the crew was away. We later found out it was the ex wife who was angry over the prenuptial agreement and a former crewmember who I had replaced...…...I could fill a hour of video easily with just the stories I'm allowed to tell lol.
Sounds like you’ve had lots of adventures so far! Might take you up on the offer of a Viewers Crew Stories over Skype 🤔 James@SYC
Greetings from Colorado! Again, a WONderful story, Tristan. I hope your lost friend is Rupert Roberts and you can find him. This is such a huge pay-it-forward story. Just hearing it made me happy and excited about being alert for opportunities to do something similar for the rest of my life. Thank you so much, Tristan!
What a wonderful story of wonderful people in the world... those people are called real life angels.
This same thing happens all the time but the victim ends up in the sex trade.
There is always help for broke travelers: the Salvation Army, the Red Cross, get your family to pay for a hotel with a credit card online, ask for help at a church, call your embassy for help, ask the police, etc. If they can't help you directly, they can often help get you in touch with somebody who can or at least get you in contact with your family so they can send you emergency money or help arrange things for you.
Not sure what two burly 19-year olds would have done in the sex trade but they probably wouldn’t have needed asking twice 😂 Good advice for everyone else though, thanks.
Great story! My wife and I did the same thing for some student from Germany landing in Dallas. Just one night at our place and transport the next day. But without the help would have been bad.
Another wonderful tale by Sir Tristan. As I said in a previous video, good people attract good people. Always pay it forward my man and goodness will ensue.
Brilliant story,these are the ones that restore your faith in humanity.
Tristan an amazing story. There are some really good people in this world
Love your channel Tristan ! Lovely story - good fortune favours the bold !
God is good. He uses willing people to help others. Pass it on. Great inspirational story.
We all should continue the chain, whatever one can do good to other no matter big or small. At the end of the day the society flourishes and makes a better world.
No fucking way!! This story is soooooo cool. This world needs more people like him, whoever he is. In my younger years virgins only got me into trouble :-))))))
😂😉
You must be the jammiest guy on the planet! But I'm also sure that you make a lot of your own luck. Long may it continue.
Fantastic story, thanks for sharing.
Always pass on the kindness you receive!
Awesome story, still some good people in this world !
Great inspirational stories.
I thought there would be stories from the crew as well, keep it up. Appreciate.
👍👍👍⛵🛥️🚤
More coming from the AWOL crew, former crew and other crews! 👍
All I can say is, WOW - Amazing.
you guys really had a lucky trip. Fantastic.
Lots of 'good people' helping others that they perceive to also be 'good people'. Great vids, great story, and I hope the guy sees this. All the best.
Awesome story Captain I was kinda thinking maybe it was Branson for a moment as I have met him too when he did the channel crossing with his boat I was there were he landed and we got the full tour of his Boat he was a cool guy so I guess that's the sort of guys that hang out with him lucky for you I guess lol
I too had a wonderful encounter with some very kind Bahamians in Nassau. Terrible to see the the devastation caused by the recent hurricanes. They are very good people...
If that was me, I'd end up sleeping out in the street then arrested for vagrancy.
A wonderful story. There are generous friendly people.
Very very lucky Tristan. I hope you get to meet the chap again
This sounds like the plot to a buddy comedy movie.
Wow!! .. what a story ..
Everyone thinks that rich people are all snobby pricks and after your story about your boss and this one, it just goes to show you that they aren't all like that. I hope he happens to see this!
Everybody thinks rich people are snobby pricks? Absolutely not true. It's just the guilt-trip being touted by people who seem to think rich people are villians, simply because they're rich. Most rich people don't chase fame so they can fit into the population just like a poor person. I think that's very good of them, but the tree-hugging anti-everythingers would prefer you to believe they are infiltrating the ranks of the poor so as to undermine theem.
Another great story!
Amazing you guys sure did luck out
I suppose you could search in the Bahamas for the supermarket and then ask for the owners name?
Nice story, JIM
As Tiemen Hasselo Mentioned, check out Rupert Roberts. Sounds promising
Beautiful stories are creating only by beautiful people. What ever we offer to the society out there in a hidden way, it comes back to us in the future in a strange way.
So just think about only this. What did you receive from a strange kind hearted person, do it to another person who needs your help in the name of the love and live, you got in Bahamas.
This is the only way to be thankful to the Bahamas guy and he will receive it.
The other think that I am sure is the Bahamas philanthropist received in his life in the past, what he offered to you and to your friend in your difficult situation.
So just behave in the way of love in a hidden way to the people, without the expectations to get back what did you offer. This is the true meaning of life.
Indeed, there are more good people on this planet than evil ones.
One just has to have an open heart to recognize them.
May God bless ALL his children until every knie bows and the Lord Jesus returns.Amen
Well said, Agreed and Amen
- you need to buy more LOTTO tickets....😂
THAT is Pretty Awesome
I first went to Nassau from, LA via MIA back in…. Wait for it ….. in 1967 as a HS graduation gift. It was kinda sketchy
Branson (absolutely loves that guy) once said that the best way to become a millionaire is to be a billionaire and start an airline...
The visa required to work as crew in the United States on a US flagged vessel is an H2 visa.
Nice story. Great ending. Really hope you can get im contact with that gentalman.
Keep up the good work your doing.
Nice man met him on one of planes to Boston usa
Definitely Rupert Roberts
Oh yeah , What a guy
I have a similar story...except my tale is that i spent 4 days outside an airport living rough until my flight...then got 'rescued' by a guy called Kevin..who molested me in the back of his camry.
Funny old world isn't it.
Always a Kevin!
@@dannyteebone9233 I hope he used glide cream.
Just wow
great story
Amazing story. You seem to have a few. Thanks for sharing.
IDK That mans name would be burned into my memory deeper than my children's.
Forgot him name " BS "
He was just a kid
That kind of guy isn't going isn't going to be watching RUclips videos. If you are sincere, you will SEEK him out. But I'm sure he didn't do it for "Payback". He was 'Paying it forward' which is what you should do to show him the TOTAL affect of his generosity.
This is the Virgin way. Hi to all Tribe members! ;)
That's a great story, with happy ending, unfortunately 75% of that kind of story goes south after you get to the guys home.
Love Crew Stories!!!!!
It would be easy enough to find him Tristan if you were to call a few of the supermarkets up on such a small island! I'm sure you would have some success!? Good luck 🤞 🍀
Tristan - You seem to have a remarkable propensity for falling into a barrel of it and coming out smelling like a rose.
WHAT WHAT YOU LOST HIS NUMBER ? Those are contacts of a lifetime young man... Great series videos ...
I'm confused to watch "saved by a virgin" between "discharging dirty oil" Love your stuff man
Thank you Richard Branson
pretty cool dude
God’s grace!
Great story. If you do get in touch with this guy maybe you could thank him by letting him spend a few days on AWOL.
Fantastic story 👍🏾❤️
Just wondering: if you're sailing around the Caribbean, why do you need a US work visa? Aren't you in international or non-US water most of the time anyways? Is this because the hiring is done in the U.S. and you'll be visiting U.S. ports? I've often wondered about this.
Callie Masters the employer is US based.
With respect I do hope that you have learned since then to remember people's names when they go out of their way to assist you, as for loosing email addresses etc! Maybe you will also pay back acts of kindness when you are so able to do.
Hmm....you remember the S-class......but not the guys name ?!
Remember he was 20/21 years old and "his love of his early life had a bow and a stern, with a steering thingy in the middle". It is like cars at that age, they remember all the makes/models/engineering functions and then they forget their Mother's advice about everything. It is the same today.
Captain your reputation preceeded you. if i were in that position id have done likewise.
You are so a lucky guy!! Great!!
you should make more of those story´s :)
You have a charmed life
Tristan you need to sit and relate your story to the current youth (those 16 years plus) who think that because of who they are, they can have everything, do anything and not be responsible for their actions, spending etc etc. They might learn something??????
Pay it Foreword as the ol saying goes
Why didn’t you guys look for a job on yachts in Nassau? The Bahamas is one of the biggest yachting hubs in the Caribbean. I would know cause I work on yachts too!
Tristan if you ever make it to Florida U can take out my garbage and sweep my house
HAPPY 70K SUBS!!
it will be nice to make a video with him
You are so lucky, something like that could have had a tragic end. This guy should be given Sainthood or at least "your guest" on AWOL
Look up the market.
Are you talking to a teddy bear?
Great story. Look forward to the anonymous very helpful person contacting you. :)
What a great story.....leave your nose alone.
That vinwiki style
Mercedes S Class , My favourite car in the world , so comfortable
Now I feel like chump change owning a C & ML Class.
@@jcheck6 Nah don't be silly , I don't own one , i still love them though , driven a few etc but a little out of my price range atm
Great story
Remember the area the town Google the supermarket call them see if that give you further clue as to who he was / an email ect ect there are always clues buddy.
Not as hard as might think done it myself many times.👍👍
Yes. But he's not doing that is he???
Wow
This maybe my lucky day, can I get a job on your boat ? Lol
Always the same the right time the right place ,and there are some fantastic people about ,now you have his name I hope you manage to make contact with him ,you never know he might come onto AWOL
Karma!
Great story Tristan, one thing however, you should look at the camera to told us your story instead of looking at a fictional person sitting in front of you.
Interesting video. I do think you need a new logo/branding - doesn't seem to match yachting at the moment, looks more like a gaming channel! Give me a shout if you need some help.
Tristan, have you been in a situation where you have been able to 'pay it forward?'
Yes...He just paid for a lamborghini, and drove it forward.
@@waynedrummond6583 stupid comment. Maybe it's your sense of humour, hmmm fail!!!
Bla bla bla
Who is he talking too? Tone is too presentational rather than a chat with someone? 🤥 Onboard videos are good, but these, well, could be better, shame really...
Dude. Just finished the whole upload. I can understand forgetting an email address. But you forget his NAME. After that insult you ask HIM to contact you? Just as well you're a superyacht captain....You'd be great at navigating shallow depths. Please go back to your core posts. They offered valuable insight to the crew perspective of the industry. But I gotta ask,,, Are you STILL in the same position with the same employer on the same boat? You haven't punched anything very recent from AWOL lately. So I gotta ask.
A miserable SOB troll such as yourself would be better off going to pound sand. What he's doing is NONE of your business unless he decides to share it and even then its not your business.
You do realize he uploaded a video about the sewage tank system yesterday?
Troll You should watch the videos you say you like. If you did you wouldn’t have to ask stupid questions.
@@darrenfitzgerald8354 Woohoo. Who wet the bed this morning then eh?
Dude. You need to slow down with the income generation presentations. Not ANYWHERE near subtle for an infoirmatice YT sitre. But are you moving on from that now???? Please advise....
Too many stories..PLEASE NO MORE