CRAZY Catamaran crashes into us TWICE :(
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Жыл бұрынNot many words to say really. It was an astonishing experience, which we are shocked even happened.
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Episode 60 I Chapter 3: Lets head to the Tropics [Caribbean]
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About Our Boat
- Name pronunciation (Tay-Lee), its Welsh, feel free to call her Too-Loo/Te-a-lu/Teaugukug/Tulu
- 1987 Colvic Victor Ketch
- 40ft/12m
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- Encapsulated Keel and Skeg-Hung Rudder
- 13 Tonnes
About Us
We are Becka and Zach, a couple who, in 2020, dreamt of sailing off into the big blue. Trouble is- we were in a pandemic, had a university degree to finish, on a student budget, only had ever sailed dingies, oh and didn’t have a boat. The dream seemed not only unrealistic but pretty insane.
However, we worked hard, finished our degrees, worked as many hours as physically possible, saved with all our might, got experience and in March 2022 bought our very own sailboat, Teulu. Having little sailing experience and being a young couple, we have encountered a tonne of hurdles and made plenty of mistakes! but for every downfall, there has always been a reason to dust ourselves off and carry on.
We hope you can join us as we sail around the world and keep #bloodydoingit
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@dave300m7 Жыл бұрын
Given that cats move in a completely different way to a mono when anchored, the owner of the cat was clearly a inexperienced nutter to anchor so close to you in the first place. As 99.9% sailors are friendly and thoughtful, its always such a shock to meet someone so rude. I guess you have to be grateful there was no damage to you and keep on sailing 😀
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
We have met so many amazing people this year, this boat is definitely in the 0.1% of sailors who aren't so nice 🙃 Yeah thankfully we and Teulu are all good!!
@josephdeak2257 Жыл бұрын
99.9% of the people you meet are fantastic people however every now then you meet an a$$#0le. Kept smiling keep cruising and learn from the experience. Love your videos
@bert2526 Жыл бұрын
That guy deserves a high five, in the face, with a chair.
@johncox2552 5 ай бұрын
Exactly!!!
@AlfOfAllTrades 2 ай бұрын
...attached to a tow truck.
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. We think it goes without saying, that by posting this and sharing our experience, isn't to cast negativity or hate towards the French or Catamaran owners. There are bad people, everywhere. Number of hulls, or colour of flag has nothing to do with it, so we would appreciate if the comments can also reflect that! Thanks Becka and Zach
@jasonmacneil2256 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you both. BUT, I really wish I could have been on board with you both when this happened. I would have given that jerk a proper "education" so he would know without any doubt that that behavior is not tolerated!! I'm sure you both understand that a lot of us feel very connected to you both. And we feel if someone messes with either of you, they will mess with us! Take care you two😊
@benjamin932 Жыл бұрын
Normally you should go to the police. On the street with cars you do as well. He should pay for the damage.
@johnwolf2829 Жыл бұрын
I keep telling you guys to get a couple of mounts you could just clip the camera to..... And yeah, it is a scary thought, but there are only 3 eventual fates for all boats and ships; the Scrapyard, or they sink, or a very few get preserved as memorials. Sorry, but there it is. On the plus side, you will be at 50k subs very soon! :D
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
@@johnwolf2829 we added mounts..but the GoPro took a swim in Dominica 😫
@johnwolf2829 Жыл бұрын
@@TeuluTribe Aw hell! I guess if they are waterproofed they also have to be heavy enough to sink to the bottom.... =/ Damn. Well, maybe just a metal clip on the inside of the window for the cell might work?
@wonderingthoughts926 Жыл бұрын
What you said at the start of the video really resonated with me. We’ve lived in our flat for years, we love it and it’s our home. We’ve recently had awful neighbours move in, and after us very politely complaining about something we had put up with a while, they decided to retaliate by doing something absolutely awful to us. The anger I feel is similar to yours, that someone would knowingly completely ruin our sense of home and security, how dare they? We’re currently holding out as have heard they may be moving soon, and we will go on to live our happy life in our happy home and work towards our goals and dreams. This video was extremely significant in my ‘recovery’ from the anger. Thank you!
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
We hope that your issue resolves itself soon and that your new neighbours aren't like the last! I'm glad it helped, cheers 😁
@rainfinger Жыл бұрын
The boat that hit you was probably an AirBnB or charter, being a very popular choice as a floating condo, personally moving before something happens, because cats swing differently than monohulls. It is a lesson you will never forget. Thanks for the informative video.
@chadd9637 Жыл бұрын
There are jerks everywhere. You can't reason with unreasonable people. Glad your boat was okay. Zach did a great job of staying cool. That's not easy to do when you are wronged and the other person puts the blame on you.
@stevewoody63 Жыл бұрын
Hey Guys, I am a pleasure fisherman and love fishing the Solent and surrounding areas. When we are at anchor fishing its amazing to see how many other water users come so close, weather under sail or power forgetting that we have a lot or rope out to keep the anchor set in the strong currents and not to mention the rare but avoidable collision. I so feel for you, and really admire your restraint, I think I would have fed him a boat hook or something for his pure attitude and arrogance. As always a great video and with such feeling 10/10. Love always xx
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Hey Steve. It happens all the time, there is just no need for other boats to get as close as they can....Thanks for your kind words! ☺️
@harpoon_bakery162 Жыл бұрын
it's not that rare in actuality. Unfortunately.
@xxhank Жыл бұрын
congratulations on being so polite....far more than they deserved
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Kill them with kindness and all that 😉
@nickviner1225 Жыл бұрын
@@TeuluTribe No never that.
@RB9522 Жыл бұрын
I hope you have the name and registry of the CAT. Along with the film (video), you have a good record, just in case. Depending on where you are, dropping a report to the Port Captain or the Police can be a good idea.
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
If they had done anymore damage we would have contacted someone, I just didn't want to have to deal with him again. It's also a bit challenging in a place where most people don't speak english.
@bryangoldthorpe8906 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the episode and very impressed with how you handled that situation which unfortunately is becoming more common. Staying calm in stressful situations is good seamanship and an essential quality if you’re the skipper. My hat is off to the pair of you
@richardmanly9330 Жыл бұрын
Just a little tip - it's useful to have a line on both sides of your nominated roving fender. That way you can dangle it using both lines to give you a horizontal killer pointy catamaran bumper. ;-)
@Devon_Dan_Sailing 10 ай бұрын
I can’t believe that Jerk. His recklessness is bizarre I wonder if it was a charter boat. So odd. Well done for staying cool
@stevebramble Жыл бұрын
Scuba gear and a marlin spike. Their anchor would remain but not their cat 😊
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Haha this made us laugh Steve
@liamwhelan57 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I certainly would & I have both! Some people will do what they get away with, care about no one else and therefore there is always a place for rough justice in incidents like this!🤗 That guy obviously hasn't met a crazy person yet!😡🤣Well done, put it behind you and enjoy the 99% of great people you meet while sailing around the world.
@paulabes4220 Жыл бұрын
Hey, guys I'm so glad you are okay, and your beautiful home is safe. I felt so bad for Becka seeing her top with the strap backwards and clearly upset and needing a good calming hug. Zach you are a very good man. You handled yourselves very well. If it were me at your age. I would have boarded that boat and move it for him. As I have retired from a 30-year carrier in the prison system I don't think I would have been as nice as you. However, you guys are okay so put it behind you and carry on sailing and exploring. Thank you again for living my dream for me. Paul, Vancouver, Canada.
@ckbook Жыл бұрын
Love the quote at the end! Thank goodness you didn't make the situation worse by going to another location after dark. Much calmer than this old man would have been. Kudos to both of you!
@Gobucky63 Жыл бұрын
So glad that neither Teulu or you guys were hurt. As you said 99% of the people that you have come in contact with are great. It’s unfortunate that you had to have an encounter with the 1% guy. You’re very polite Zach in that situation which you should be commended for. Unfortunately I probably wouldn’t have been 😔. Try to put it behind you and continue with your epic adventure. God speed and happy trails!
@happyscottman Жыл бұрын
Beautiful... your opening describing your home is just beautiful... moving....you really need to be a writer. I've been dreaming for 7 years to get a boat and have been living my life through watching sailing youtube channels. I'm so signing up for your guys channel. God speed. 🙏
@deerfootnz Жыл бұрын
I have been in similar situations many times. Forget who was there first. Just move. The world has no shortage of selfish morons. These days I don't even bother getting annoyed, I just move. And the earlier you move, the sooner you can relax and chill.
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
We would have moved but they were on top of our anchor 😳 in general though, we do agree, it’s best just to move on with your head held high
@calthorp Жыл бұрын
I am of the same mindset as you. Many times If I think it is at all likely to be a problem I just shift. Easier to do it when you are ready than at night or in wind.
@singularityscan Жыл бұрын
It seems like you wanted to leave, and came closer to take up the anchor. They were not aware of your anchor and got pissed you came closer. Maybe an anchor buoy could have prevented this, couldn't see if you had one in the video?
@johnhanson5943 Жыл бұрын
In Germany once, waiting for a ferry in car. Engine off. The car behind us in a uphill position rolled down and bashed into us from behind. The couple in the car screamed at us in German and blamed us for driving into them. They really thought we were to blame - and could defy gravity driving into them uphill without the engine being on. That took the biscuit. Deep breaths. Luckily, you avoided damage. Bastards exist.
@cathyholt5215 Жыл бұрын
I love your maturity!! Keep up the good work & sail happy.
@david45ross Жыл бұрын
Enough said. Lovely film work and editing. I must say the last two episodes have really brought you back to the number one spot. You both look so well. And I think you get enough of a workout just being on a boat, let alone rolling your mat out to do your gym routine Becka!!! Love Tuelu sitting on top of the small world shot. Hats off to you. Xx
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Cheers David. What a lovely comment to read. It sure is pretty difficult to workout on a small rolly boat, but we do try 😊
@LetsgoSailing-fx8rw Жыл бұрын
I love watching all of your adventures they are so good. So inspiring . Learning new things all the time. I think it’s great what you have achieved so far. Well done guys Xx
@stevecrombie5357 Жыл бұрын
My first thought when you come across someone like that is "alcohol might be involved". I was with you Becka, I muttered a few profanities at him also. You have already come across so many wonderful people that you know that's extremely out of the ordinary. It's history now and Zach handled himself well. Stay safe. ❤🙏
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
It could well have been involved, he was definitely the exception to everyone else we've met this year. I'm glad I kept relatively cool. Cheers Steve!
@jasonharris3873 Жыл бұрын
Sorry for that situation. Scary situation, and luckily not any crazy damage.
@JohnCarstairs1961 Жыл бұрын
So glad that you are both ok, and Teulu is undamaged. Really enjoying your videos every week. Stay safe. Best regards from bonnie Scotland 🏴
@SVSomeday Жыл бұрын
Bringing tears to my eyes in the first 30 seconds isnt fair.
@stuartmould6363 Жыл бұрын
Hey guys glad to hear your ok after your encounter with that idiot 🤬, another great episode take care both, I’m a bit behind with episodes as I’ve been busy at work, just going to watch next episode now, happy sailing guys 👍👍⛵️⛵️
@whataboat Жыл бұрын
We spend 5 months of the year sailing in the Caribbean and anchor the whole time, we are currently in Martinique. The most stressful part of the winter is not wind, waves or repairs but incompetent or inconsiderate sailors anchoring too close when there is lots of room available. It is a strange phenomenon that even if you are the only boat in the area, someone will anchor right beside you. I recently had to move the boat after someone dropped their anchor right beside us, and then of course our boat was over their anchor when they wanted to leave. It’s usually weekenders or charters who lack experience, but most people are reasonable. Cheers.
@HannoverDaz Жыл бұрын
It's the same phenomena as when you're the only person on the bus and someone gets on and sits next to you. Creepy. 😂
@Maria-qh6ce Жыл бұрын
This happened to me many times. Skippers that don't care who was there first anchored, inexperienced skippers or rental boats... When it happens I just move my boat with the engine any until I can take the anchor up and re-anchor somewhere else. 🧘♀️
@blueboxexteriorcleaningser8014 Жыл бұрын
You delt with that brilliantly I would have sunk the waste of space 😂
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Ahah thanks 😂
@nutsandbolts432 Жыл бұрын
Testosterone would prevent me from giving up my ground. “I’ll pull my anchor, and drop it on your bow”. Luckily there is a voice of reason just telling us to move somewhere else.
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Hmm yeah, our thoughts too..
@JoseMariaOliveira Жыл бұрын
I was there about a year ago. Stayed in Martinique for 2 months (with ocasional visits to Guadeloupe). I climbed to the top of Mont Pelee. Fabulous trekking. Your channel is fantastic. Keep the good work. Fair winds.
@SVNimbuscalledCatherina Жыл бұрын
Love your video's. I will be buying my first sailboat, this year after watching sailing channels like yours. I would have gone back and cut his anchor lose. Oeps sorry, that is my "Captain Cockroach" coming out again. Well keep the wind in your sails and the knots flying. Leon (South Africa)
@davebridges688 Жыл бұрын
Should have called up the Harbour Master…
@dernolddodge Жыл бұрын
Zach, your a lot calmer than I would have been! Glad everything turned out ok
@khombol69 Жыл бұрын
Sacre le bleu to that fella! You guys keep going! We had a Colvic Victor 34, they can take a knock, that’s what we loved about it, you’ve got this!!!
@ottislawson7527 Жыл бұрын
Geez. Glad the boat is OK! Keep living the dream!
@Islandteacherwkbx Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not everyone is as nice as you two. I'm glad you stayed calm enough to avoid a physical confrontation.
@kenwilson3549 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear of your encounter with a genuine ignoramus. You did an admirable job of keeping calm and endeavoring bring sanity to the situation. Fortunately people like this are rare in the ranks of real sailors. Glad to hear you are both safe and well and your boat suffered minimally. Enjoy happier days ahead!
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Cheers Ken!
@SailingYachtZora Жыл бұрын
There is a noticable trend amongst which boats anchor too close...
@TheOceanBandits Жыл бұрын
What a jerk!! You two handled that so well! We are angry for you! 🤬😂
@jsmith5634 Жыл бұрын
A well known rule: anchor with boats like yours…mono’s w mono’s and cat’s w cat’s. That guy had to be a bareboat charter to not care about the boat….you guys handled it very well!! Love the channel guys! Thanks for sharing your journey w us. Fair Winds from Boston!
@dougwilson1769 5 ай бұрын
Another great video.
@ksr1991 Жыл бұрын
That is insane, what a bully! So sorry that happened to you, hope your boat is ok!
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Definitely not the nicest sailor we've ever met 😅 Thankfully Teulu is a old strong girl, so she only had minor damage.
@joedirt3226 Жыл бұрын
Not a bully, just an arrogant ass who didn't know what he was doing.
@ddrustysum69 Жыл бұрын
Most people show respect for others and care about everyones boat regardless of who has the anchoring problem. Some have even rescued other`s boats even though it`s not their resposibility but it sure beats watching a very valuable home get wrecked.
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Totally agree, normally in situations like this everyone is very calm, considerate and admits when they are in the wrong.
@marclawyer2789 Жыл бұрын
When things happen you have to work as a team, whether its by rearranging your fenders, your anchor, or their features...the discord resonates (as you described) and the only thing you have control over is your reaction... certainly a good idea not to leave...
@SP-os9pf Жыл бұрын
Glad you three (inc. Teulu!) are all ok :) x
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Cheers 😊
@erlingschulzhansen6468 Жыл бұрын
I think the best thing would be to contact the Cost Guard a soon as possible
@sailingtrilleen Жыл бұрын
I think that you've got good heads on your shoulders over this, especially not jumping off into a passage however short after the incident. Know the feeling of hurt all too well having had my mast destroyed by a Marina....😢. Sailing Trilleen
@paulreynolds2898 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I have been following for a while now. Each beautiful place has it's ugly side, often sadly the people that you would prefer not to meet, this is taken from experience, even in Falmouth. The thing is, not to stop your adventure, to continue to discover and enjoy our planet and culture, these unfortunate encounters are likely to occur but seldom, for most people have a good heart, some have issues that good folk struggle to understand. Follow your good heart and be a winner, the rest are for whatever reason, sent as reminders to be on gaurd and really enjoy appreciate the better times. Take care. Paul.
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Thanks for following along Paul. I'm sure this won't be the last slightly unpleasant person we will meet along our journey. However, there is no way that something like this would ever stop us from what we have planned 😊
@petegilbert6886 Жыл бұрын
Zach, how you kept your cool I'll never know! I'd have been on his boat and thrown him overboard!!
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks, I surprised myself too!
@helenmobbs4599 Жыл бұрын
So sorry this has happened to you. Thank you for sharing, it got my blood boiling. Take a breath, one idiot, you have met so many lovely people. Take care both 😊🌹🤗
@SBoots29 Жыл бұрын
There are all kinds of arrogant people in the world . Your choice to move away a good one and it saves your sanity in the long run. Again another notch in your sailing adventure to make you grow and become better people. Pleasant journeys to you both but beware , there are cruel people everywhere trying to crush your dreams. Love, Kindness and knowledge you both have will keep you stronger. Cheers
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Looking back at it I almost wish we had moved earlier as soon as we realised there was no reasoning with them. Thanks for the kind words!
@berniecoles2337 Жыл бұрын
Well done for keeping as calm as you did. For them to blame you after them being so ignorant, I’m ashamed to say I’d have lost the plot and sparks would fly.
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bernie, I'm suprised I managed to stay that cool.
@jonathanscott550 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you had this problem. And yea before you mentioned that he the one in the other boat wasn't a full time cruiser most likely I was thinking the same. Doesn't matter where you are ocean, sky, land and in the future space you will always run into ignorant selfish people. Thankfully no injuries physically and none to your home. So move on end enjoy what you are doing. Safe sailing cheers
@kapitoshka_usa 10 ай бұрын
Zach was really cool in this situation. I would not be able to hold. I would end up on their boat trashing everything, and that would lead to a bigger problem. Sea God will polish them. Great job, guys. The good thing is your boat is not damaged
@stephanerougier9339 Жыл бұрын
incredible, you should have filmed the name of the boat
@AndyUK-Corrival Жыл бұрын
Sadly there are tossers out there and you met a right one. I would say it is a charter, not their boat or he would be trying to exchange insurance details. Sorry you had to go through this, I’ve had similar, but very rare instances like this and whilst it is tempting to confront people like this i think it is always best to be the better person and sail/walk away. People like that guy would never admit they were at fault. Love the quote, very apt. Hoping the month since that has been less stressful. Fair winds. Andy UK
@kenyattac3239 Жыл бұрын
Such a jerk for not apologizing! You guys were so nice about it. I’m glad your boat wasn’t damaged.
@fekkim1 Жыл бұрын
On a brighter note, that rainbow you caught was like nothing ive ever seen!
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
You should have seen some of the ones crossing the Atlantic!
@chantedefelepe Жыл бұрын
Life is full of turns ant twist first off all regardless of who’s at fault I am glad that no body was injured that’s the main thing no different then car drivers on the road I love your channel and you both and I can understand your frustration but that’s just life your not hurt your boat isn’t damaged enjoy the adventure
@user-wc9gd4qw2m 5 ай бұрын
I found that 🌈 interesting, in all my yrs of sailing I've seen many rainbows but not one that half of it below the horizon.
@shockwavegaming1376 Жыл бұрын
Clearly he didn't care about his boat or the boats/lives of anyone else. He is a perfect example of the rude and arrogant people that are the cancer of this world. I am glad that you three(2+boat) are ok. Breathe deep. We love you and may God keep you safe. 🙏
@JakobEngl 8 ай бұрын
Great video
@simongear3940 Жыл бұрын
Glad you guys and Teulu escaped ok! What a moron! Well done for being the adults in the situation and not losing your s***! All part of life’s experiences. Keep being yourselves and don’t waste time and energy on these types of people. Look forward to seeing your adventures to come.
@user-kx5xp8zh9i Жыл бұрын
Nice work
@ulrikezachmann7596 4 ай бұрын
Yes despite what people say, sailing is not for faint hearted the ignorant or unskilled. Going around the world in a yacht is hard work because boats need maintenance and sailing is hard work too. You have to know about winds, weather and circumnavigation. You visit some unforgettable places and see some amazing things but it isn’t all fun and games. I was privileged to see inside the yacht of the first Australian woman to circumnavigate around the world solo and was intrigued by how prepared she had to be to meet every possible disaster. She even carried a spare emergency mast in case hers broke and it did. Hats off to her and all brave sailors that dare to try.
@davidnichols147 Жыл бұрын
Another FABULOUS EPISODE aboard Teulu, going ashore with the trash for disposal, eating French croissants and living in harmony off grid. Thank you both so much for sharing this lovely episode. We can't imagine your next port of call yet will be anxiously waiting for " we're bloody doing it"!
@smash7777- Жыл бұрын
You did well to keep your calm. Sometimes it’s just gotta be “knuckles” 👊.. if your in the right then so be it. It just works out that way sometimes. You usually find these types are typical bully boys, big mouth small heart. Well done you for being the bigger person. 👍🏴
@barrywildridge216 Жыл бұрын
Hey guys, been watching from the start of your sailing adventures, and loving it, something about a Algonquin T shirt 😉 love Algonquin Park, anyways,I’ve also been watching Sailing Uma for years, who recently had a similar incident not that many episodes ago. What a total NUT job, you guys rock, don’t let a wanker like that get to you.
@edmundbarrett-lennard6640 Жыл бұрын
Glad you guys are ok. Sorry you had to deal with this shitbag. Hearing Becka talk about using fenders in a situation like this, I had an idea. Could you had tied a rope to both ends of a standard cylindrical fender and held it horizontally for more surface area? Another great video and keep up the great work. Thank you
@tomriley5790 Жыл бұрын
Sorry this happened! Glat that Teulu's tough enough to take it. One of the advantages of a strong monohull :-)!
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom, we are so glad she didn't bat an eyelid!
@aytacercen944 Жыл бұрын
You will soon realize you will meet people at anchorages who THINK when two boats come close to one another they will always believe their boat is static and hasn't moved an inch since they dropped their anchor and it is always others, whose boats have intruded into their sacred space. They think of themselves as being a mooring buoy and it is always someone else's fault BECAUSE they are anchored.
@rondegier158 Жыл бұрын
That was a very polite reaction on such a disaster coursed by this idiot. I think you’re the lucky, the damage could be much bigger. Stay save and happy sailing!
@russpost2557 4 ай бұрын
Cat just figures he is above you on the food chain .
@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Жыл бұрын
The Med in some places durring Holiday weeks is hell especially if the wind gets up ... So much so they tend to leave fenders out all the time at anchor.
@nickviner1225 Жыл бұрын
I too have met the odd turd in an anchorage and it never gets any easier.
@wow.sailor. 8 ай бұрын
Wow Sailor 👍🤩
@mellamodiego8458 Жыл бұрын
❤ u guys
@boommonkey111 Жыл бұрын
i bet he was french and as soon as he knew you was english there was no point even trying to talk to him!
@michaelwake5600 6 ай бұрын
Exactly my thoughts!!!
@arottie4097 Жыл бұрын
W0W! Miss Becka I was hopping you would have swam over & given him a few good swat's to his bottom with an Orr! or @ the very least give him a good pinch! Ha! Truth be told I don't think you guy could have handled it any better. Well done!
@svgabrielle3790 Жыл бұрын
Guys, you need SCUBA kit. Take you 3-minutes to remove shackle from his anchor chain.
@rymegkasri Жыл бұрын
A few years ago a power boat was anchored in front of us, and started to drag. They were insisting that we were dragging into them - upwind. Now, that would be a trick! Anyway lesson learned, it's a pain but not hard to pull up and anchor again somewhere else. Your situation is a little more tricky if they are on top of your hook :(
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Its crazy how blind people can be when they think that they can't be in the wrong. For us it was definitely worth it to just move.
@donaldbrown9437 Жыл бұрын
Looks like you are ok, glad it wasn’t worse. There are lots of selfish people in the world, but you did the right thing and just moved on. You can’t fix stupid!🤪
@josephcroft4268 Жыл бұрын
just as well you were aboard and not in town , best of luck for the future its a wet day here in Swansea
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
We were meant to be away from the boat that day too, thankfully our plans changed! Hope the weather in Swansea improves soon 😊
@benkayuk Жыл бұрын
I've never cruised full-time, but sailed enough each year to know this won't be the last such experience you'll have like this. Just be glad that it's a rarity. I could guess the Cat's nationality, but I won't....
@robertpfeiffer Жыл бұрын
Oh no! I'm sorry you got hurt like that. Hopefully you now have no damage due to delamination.
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert. There doesn't appear to be any damage apart from the wood- luckily Teulu's layup is incredibly thick
@meatmwax Жыл бұрын
I'd name and shame that boat. That's ridiculous. Plenty of people like that out there. You'll also get some boats that come from areas of the world (the med...) where anchorages are always nail-biting tight. Then they show up at a windy Bahamas anchorage and drop 3:1 scope in the middle of 3 boats who are all 5:1. We had a boat (funny enough, a Lagoon 380/410 I think!) that dropped insanely close to us. A day later, I hear a REALLY LOUD windlass pulling up behind us. Turns out it wasn't loud, their bow was right off our aft and nearly bumping into our sugar scoops! I quickly fired up the engine and motored forward. They gave me a "thank you!" before they left. I don't give a CRAP about a thank you. How about a WARNING? Or how about not anchoring so close to me in the first place?!
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Not sure we want to name and shame them, I'm sure he'll learn his lesson someday soon. What a coincidence, are you sure it wasn't you 😉 Thats crazy, luck they didn't hit you!
@meatmwax Жыл бұрын
@@TeuluTribe I think I know this boat... Lagoon 410. French couple? Not sure if you faded out the logo on the bow or if there just was no logo on the bow. If it's the one I'm thinking of, it's the same one that dropped 3:1 scope in a busy Georgetown Exuma anchorage multiple times with no regard for spacing. They didn't cause any problems or hit anyone, but they were just very rude when it came to positioning. It is definitely rude to anchor so close to another boat that you basically forced your neighbors into a higher state of alertness. You turn a relaxed anchorage into a night watch, and I'm going to be annoyed!
@christiangodin3185 Жыл бұрын
That catamaran will end up on a rock, karma will treat him. You guys did right in moving
@MyMondoMan Жыл бұрын
Wow. Really sorry this happened. You handled it properly from the get-go. He sure didn't.
@justsayin644 Жыл бұрын
I'm finding it quite satisfying that his boat was damaged and Teulu wasn't, don't know about anyone else. Deep down part of me actually wanted his boat to sink too😂, is that bad?
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
There aren't many cats that would be better off after hitting Teulu, if he had known she was 13T he might have moved instead of us....😅
@allornothing7957 Жыл бұрын
It's times like this I'm glad I've got a steel boat 😂😂 Teulu must be very Hardy that's never a bad thing!
@beedonn9260 Жыл бұрын
I'm pissed just hearing your story, it was probably a chartered boat and then some idiot. Things like that really pissed me off I'm right there with you.
@edwinmuth5024 Жыл бұрын
I was hit by a cat in Antigua in the middle of the night. THe boat had arrived and anchored next to us three days prior, and though close there was no issue until the skipper decided, in an unexplainable lapse of all common sense, to retrieving his anchor at 1AM keeping the windlass going until he hit my topsides ( more of a bump, as it was thankfully calm), leaving a mark on the paint, waking up the five of us aboard. This skipper then suggested if we turned the engine on and moved the boat he could retrieve his anchor. I had no words to that crazy request. Told him he can sleep here and let out 45 more feet of chain. THe next morning I received an apology. This was an owner, he did care about the boat. My guess is you were dealing with a credit card captain ( charter renter). There is a pattern in the Caribbean: Boats with lousy maintenance don't care if they might hit you ( like a rustbucket steel boat that looks like it is ready for the torch) or charter bareboats. Professional captains also anchor too close, but they tend to have the skills to make it work. As you know I am french, born and raised there, but I hate the french charter boats as much as everyone else.
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about that experience Ed, at least he apologised in the morning. It's crazy how little experience people can have before they rent a 40ft+ cat, I'm surprised more people don't have experiences like this.
@lesleygrain2120 Жыл бұрын
I can only imagine how you felt. Trying to push through too small a gap a man rubbed our parked car with his works van. I was incandescent. His attitude of no damage done was unacceptable. This was 18 months ago. I fully subscribe to the theory that in your mind you take on the physical shape of such things as cars or boats and that such a bump/bang bruises this outer shell. That no damage is visible is irrelevant to how you feel and the invasion of your space.
@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures Жыл бұрын
I probably would have just shot a flare off right over his bow and lowered the gun at him and said, "I won't be firing a second warning shot today." He would have learned a lesson about the expense of new undies at a minimum. You two are much more forgiving than I (and also have better judgment). Well done! 👏👏
@HellyWelly93 Жыл бұрын
Argh!!! So frustrating!!
@rivermagic Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you encountered a Charter Charlie.... At least you are both ok and the big girl is largely unharmed, 10ton of Colvic tank Vs a big cat... I know which boat i would be on :)
@gingerarse Жыл бұрын
You can always sit on anchor with your missen up if you need to sit Into the wind rather than the current. It could even have a reef in it if it's a bit noisy
@gingerarse Жыл бұрын
And it stops the boat rolling a bit too
@paulstephens5229 Жыл бұрын
I do not advocate violence, how ever in this situation I think I would have explained with a very firm slap with a clenched fist, there is no excuse for ignorance.
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
Not too sure if anything would have convinced him to move.
@brain8484 Жыл бұрын
How can you slap with a clenched fist , also he might have had a gun
@bryanbadger6841 6 ай бұрын
Hi guys, just binge watching to get up to date. Down here in Nz, that incident would involve the MSA. The Maritime Safety Authority. They deal with incidents like that. Where you were then, I wouldn't be surprised if they have a similar Authority or are part of the International version of MSA. With the photos you have, plus evidence of the sheer stupidity and lack of concern the other vessel showed, that could well have been their last trip. The vessel could have been confiscated, plus the skipper could have been pinged (fined) big time. Generally speaking, you would be required to complete an incidence report too, stating your side of the incident. Take care folks. Atb from down here.
@petephills4626 Жыл бұрын
I agree with some of the commenters here, if it looks wrong, don't get your back up about who was there first, just keep yourself safe. If that means moving, then move straight away, don't wait to see if the others are nice thoughtful people. If they already put you and your yacht at risk there's a hint lol. Also your yacht is a monohull with a fixed keel, the current will have the major impact on your movement whereas the cat is basically a flat bottom hull with high windage area so will be affected more by the wind than current. When you see this, simply get out of the way, stay relaxed and happily enjoying your cheese and drinks! Better luck next time 🥂
@TeuluTribe Жыл бұрын
We always want to keep ourselves and Teulu safe, he was right on top of our anchor though so we couldn’t move initially until the wind shifted him out of our way. The current affected us more than the wind, but in hindsight, there was also a chance bis chain was over ours, causing the erratic movements. All a very odd experience!
@petephills4626 Жыл бұрын
@@TeuluTribe Thanks for the reply. I've enjoyed many of your videos and you're both very obviously kind and friendly people, most things are easy to overcome specially when everyone is co-operating but it's always a shock when other people react in a totally unexpected way and that's always a sign to Get the F**k Out fast lol They are not worth getting stressed over, just leave them to their own misery and enjoy your life 😊 Mind you, back when I was a similar age to you and your husband I would have jumped aboard his boat and throttled him big time!!!! Age tends to calm one down hahaha
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