Great Loop Route # 195: Savannah, Tennessee to Counce, Tennessee

Great Loop Route # 195: Savannah, Tennessee to Counce, Tennessee | What Yacht To Do

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Welcome to What Yacht To Do, a Great Loop Documentary. Today, (October 24, 2021) Rev and Sam are moving on their Great Loop Route from our incredibly serene anchorage at Savannah, Tennessee over to Counce, Tennessee. Unfortunately, we ran aground trying to leave the anchorage. On this route, we went through the Pickwick Lock and stayed at Grand Harbor Marina.
We are cruising around America's Great Loop for a second time and selected a 1999 Carver 504 named the Here's To Us!! as our Great Loop boat. So much goes into Great Loop planning and we share every trip with you. Welcome aboard!
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@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

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@elikinder1506 2 жыл бұрын

One good thing to remember in that situation as a Chapter in your trip. NONE OF US CAN WALK ON WATER.LOL.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

That's for sure!

@MarkandMel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing so we can learn what to watch for over there! We just started the Loop from Hammond Marina a couple of weeks ago. Got thru the repaired Locks this mid Oxt 2023 and Anchoring and Rafting with Flotilla 11 and 12 at different times, south of st Louis now 🛥👌⚓️

@WhatYachtToDo 9 ай бұрын

Great to have you onboard with us! I just completed a training trip in Flotilla 3 Hammond to Demopolis and posted my route on Facebook. Stay Safe!

@PGodin54 2 жыл бұрын

Your safe and sound, yacht is ok and good assistance to get out of the issue. Thanks for sharing and teaching us all about this.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

You are quite welcome Paul!

@dansmiley746 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video! Thank you for sharing that. I'm glad it worked out and you continued your trip without any damage. District Chief Chuck Vineyard and I were happy to assist from the Hardin County Fire & Rescue Department in our little rescue boat. As a volunteer fire department, we also appreciated your support. We wish you well in your future adventures!

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan and also Chief. We do really appreciate your help that Sunday morning. Have a wonderful week! Sam & Rev

@jamesgibson3557 7 ай бұрын

Thank god that little row/towboat saved you.

@WhatYachtToDo 7 ай бұрын

We were very fortunate and thankful 😎

@MyTube4Utoo 2 жыл бұрын

Just got back over to watch the video, and I'm glad things worked out for you guys. Everyone's safe and sound, no boat damage, so not a bad day.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks for watching. Great to have you onboard with us.

@BuckTravis 2 жыл бұрын

Running aground. It is never if….always when. Smile.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't that the truth!

@12000Jetlag 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. So glad there was no damage.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Us too!

@cpwatching5647 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent coverage. Glad it all ended well. Take care!!

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@celestialfix 2 жыл бұрын

Good channel. Interesting video. I use an extra margin of safety as a result of my old Navy days, and insist that we always keep a fathom (6’) under the keel. Any sounding that comes close to a fathom, it’s all stop, then gently reverse to take the way off, assess the situation while DIW to make sure we’re not aground, then slowly back her down along my original track back to deeper water (do not try to swing her around as you could ground the stern in the shoal water that was just ahead). Happens a lot. Good luck.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice. Those habits are good ones. And thank you for your service in the USN!

@tomkelly2497 2 жыл бұрын

Sam, thank you for sharing your no fun experience. We have all been there, well if you are a true boater and travel to new and different places. You did say at least no one was hurt, and your boat seams fine all you got was a bruised ego. All the Best to you and Rev- Thanks again for sharing - T n T

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! Yes, we dodged a bullet. Great to have you onboard with us!

@YachtInsuranceGuyFL 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, glad yall made it out...yall are so calm in those situations.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

No sense in panic. Only makes it worse. Although I gotta say, I did feel pretty bad about what I had done!

@hdlure3595 2 жыл бұрын

The good Lord took care of you on this one. The reason I know that is this almost happened to me one time I was in a smaller boat and just happened to be standing up when I seen solid rock about a foot under the water. So glad you guys are OK thank you so much for sharing this. Hope you have a blessed day!

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you HD. Yes the Good Lord was watching out for us! Have a wonderful weekend!

@markkolenc4833 2 жыл бұрын

As you said Sam. The big thing is you and Rev are safe and sound. We all live and learn. The boat is always the second concern. Happy no damage. Enjoy the journey.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mark!

@bobwelter8970 2 жыл бұрын

What a great lesson about decision-making in deteriorating conditions. I once got us in a very bad situation in a car, so I can relate to being very upset with myself for allowing it to happen. Like you, my wife was with me. God protected us, we weren't stranded, but our relief of deliverance was mixed with my embarrassment. I apologized to her repeatedly for taking her into that situation. Again like you, my wife was much more gracious about the situation than I could permit myself to be. This was about 6 years ago and even then, I had begun to contemplate doing the loop; hence, my great appreciation for your channel. Taking to heart my experience then thinking ahead to what we hope to do in the next handful of years, I determined to apply this lesson. Now having seen your experience really reinforces that lesson I (hopefully) learned on that road those years ago. Thank you for sharing the less 'glamorous' aspects of your experiences. This may very well save someone from a much more dreadful situation.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, thanks for sharing that. It is amazing how the mind works in these situations. I have done a lot of work with psychometrics and know something about my inherent problem solving style, and this is a classic case of when i should have tempered my actions, but alas. We hope by airing our ordeal it will help others when faced with this. When I was in the USAF, when the weather was too bad to fly, we had Hangar Flying Talks where we would go around the room and tell ordeals that we had gotten ourselves into - there was a safe no retribution zone in those days - the commander endorsed it. It was great to hear from other pilots so we might not repeat stupidity. Have a great week. Sam

@buckpowers4837 2 жыл бұрын

More lessons learned and best of all is that there was no damage except for self esteem and you met new people along the way and maybe new friends. Hope everyone that sees this learns a lot. Great trip anyway. Enjoy

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Buck. I will take a bruised ego over a haul-out any day! Thanks for watching! Sam

@BobEstler 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your "Learning Moment". Hopefully there's will learn from your lesson.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Painful lessons!

@rusdavies3831 2 жыл бұрын

What not to do was a great learning drill. Glad it worked out so well.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was!

@gregsheffer7463 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to see that uncomfortable situation, I hope you are fine and your confidence is not shaken as it relates to shallow areas. I grounded my boat and had a fair amount of damage at the end of this season so anxious to see how it affects my attitude as I am going to attempt the great lop in 2023. Look forward to hearing more and good luck you have a great video series.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We are well. Ensure you sign up for our newsletter at our website for the inside scoop on the loop. WhatYachtToDo.com

@chuckrobinson599 2 жыл бұрын

You second guessed your own better judgement, it always goes wrong for me. I guess I'm not alone. Good you put it on Active Captain.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's the way it normally goes!

@markbouchard525 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite saying is you’ve either run aground or you’re about to ! So glad it was an inexpensive encounter !

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

@farahnashville1103 2 жыл бұрын

I like the weather and is sunny ☀️ day 👍

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Farah!

@icannevergetthistowork 2 жыл бұрын

It just goes to show, that no matter how long you have been doing this, bad things can happen. You did not panic, you got help, and you got on your way! We are all guilty of going against ourselves when we set a limit and then exceed it...sometimes you get away with it, but we should always trust our first instincts ...they are usually the right ones! Thanks for a great learning video!

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Very good advice. We know what to do, but something inside us says otherwise. It takes discipline. That is how we learn and relearn!

@icannevergetthistowork 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhatYachtToDo That video will do more to help boaters than all of your others!

@dcbarnum 2 жыл бұрын

As they say "if you haven't been aground, you haven't been around". This video you have made is the one that will be played and replayed by loopers for years to come. Thank you to the crew of Here's to Us for this powerful boating lesson in What Yacht to Do! Boating as we all know is a series of near misses. You both did a great job AFTER the grounding. Great to see the Hardin CFR department providing assistance. Everyday hero's that deserve so much more appreciation.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. So glad to have you onboard with us!

@rickdamico7146 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the "Runaground" group. When I got my first boat, an old-timer told me, there are two kinds of people who runaground, those who have and those who lie and say they haven't! I ran aground twice on my sailboats in San Diego. the first time, my wife said "what does the depth sounder say?" I looked at it and replied, "0!" The second time it was right in front of a hazard/shallow marker, not thinking. Both times I was able to reverse and back out. Awesome video too, especially with the cover video shot from ashore, almost made like a movie. Hey Rev, you're in good hands with a very good Captain. Rick

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, Thanks for sharing. We feel so fortunate on this one. Thanks for watching!

@foreverfixin 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad y'all didn't mess nothing up on the boat I have traveled some of that around Scottsboro Alabama you would go through Scottsboro going to Knoxville Tennessee there are a bunch of shallow spots on the Tennessee River watch out for the Rogue Wave also love my home state of Tennessee good video guys glad nothing was damaged

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Tennessee is one of our favorite spots on the loop. Wonderful and beautiful.

@elikinder1506 2 жыл бұрын

Good job.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@timswope8423 2 жыл бұрын

Soft grounding, slow speed, good captain.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim! 😎

@jhaedtler 2 жыл бұрын

Sad to see this but! There are those who have and those that will! Sort of like landing with the gear up! Thanks for the great videos!

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@stevetadlock5223 2 жыл бұрын

This one "Ah Shit" has now wiped out all of your "Atta Boys"...lol

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't that the truth! Oh well!

@jameshamre8778 2 жыл бұрын

We've all been there. Can't can't boat on a river without hitting a little of the bottom. Good luck on your continuing journey.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you James!

@michaelgarrity6090 2 жыл бұрын

When I had the 70 Monticello River Yacht, she drafted 36" but I always tried to run in water with no less than five feet depth. Out on the open river, as best able to do so, I kept on the sailing line.

@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын

gíod fir yiu 1.5 foot breathing rim nit too shaliw

@mcmillinsfaithhomestead523 2 жыл бұрын

Yikes! What a day! Glad it turned out ok.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, all worked out, but tested our patience!

@br5498 2 жыл бұрын

Ed I refer a soft grounding in sand as premature bottom paint removal, now you have done what all of us who use our boats has done or is going to do

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

That is for sure! Thanks. Sam

@tredingwater144 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could be of assistance!! Always good to see you guys on land but this isn't the land we were talking about. Great times for sure!! We always seem to be chasing you. Can't wait till our next get together to trade travel war stories.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, more war and sea stories for sure. Loved seeing your boat and of course spending time with you both! Cheers, Sam & Rev

@boofer875 3 ай бұрын

In the 60s and 70s I thought the TN River was my playground. My uncle had a small boat repair shop at Eastport, so I got to take some nice ChrisCrafts and others for a test ride. I am now 70. Just so all you Loopers know, most rescue squads are regular guys and gals who volunteer to do everything from from grounding to drownings. Please ask if they could use a few dollars for their gas and equipment cost. Best wishes from Tishomingo County, Ms.

@WhatYachtToDo 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! Yes, the rescue guys were great and we gave them a donation for their time and effort 😎

@cproducer 2 жыл бұрын

Intense knowing what was coming!

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

It is painful every time I watch it!

@stehouwercamping6585 2 жыл бұрын

Bummer, Happens to the best of us. Glad you are ok.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah thanks

@mikeramsey9747 2 жыл бұрын

Winter pool on the rivers and lakes presents its' own challenges that require much more planning and diligence. Luckily you didn't go hard aground on the mud bar. Never go by the charts when on a lake or waterway during winter pool. You owned it Sam and took the hit on your pride with a smile. When in doubt, put your dingy out and have it lead the way checking water depth.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. Great advice!

@davidoden 2 жыл бұрын

I just came across your videos, I live near Kentucky Lake and that's my next video and then I will watch them all. lol

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Great to have you onboard with us!

@michaelgarrity6090 2 жыл бұрын

So glad that you did not puncture the hull or do damage to your running gear in this grounding. All things considered, the ungrounding efforts went quite well. This is a gorgeous area.

@michaelgarrity6090 2 жыл бұрын

I once ran a boat aground. Made a turn on the wrong side of a buoy at the point two channels met in the waters north of Hilton Head and south of Beaufort, SC. The boat was a Wellcraft Nova 25 XL with a couple of big Mercruiser sterndrives. We sat high and dry till the tide changed later in the day. All kinds of people visited the sandbar we were on and we were told people ran aground there all of the time. That was no doubt true because there were numerous boat tracks in the soft sand. We had a nice day exploring the bar and talking to people looking for shells or just enjoying the day. When the tide came in, in a big rush, we floated off, I fired up the engines, took it slow at first to see if all was well with them, once we were convinced they were fine we were back at speed. No hull breaches. We made it safely back to the dock at Hilton Head. Another grounding I was a party to, was one of the Coast Guard cutters I was assigned aboard. We were slowly picking out a passage in a part of tte Bahamas not well charted. The grounding was minor too with no damage and the recent CG Academy graduate LtJG did not lose his captaincy.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, for sure we were lucky!

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for those stories. And also thanks for your service in the USCG. Great respect for the USCG here! Cheers, Sam

@traumagas123 2 жыл бұрын

Passed By my Pickwick House Right on Dry Creek Great place to anchor and I have Power and Dockage

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome area. We are sorry we missed you!

@johngentile8026 2 жыл бұрын

Sam, there are other ways to clean the bottom of the boat. Lol hope all is good and continuing with God Speed.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

LOL Thanks John!

@jurassicporkchop4162 2 жыл бұрын

(New Sub)...I love your channel. I learn a lot from you. Thanks.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome Aboard the Here's to Us!! Great to have you onboard with us! Enjoy and consider signing up for our newsletter on our website www.WhatYachtToDo.com

@sisaacs6071 2 жыл бұрын

Captain Sam, it's better to have a bruised ego than a broken boat.... As my flight instructor told me after I did a pre-flight ( I spent a few hours memorizing it, set up Campbell's soup can's labeled) from memory, I saw you pre-flight but I didn't see the check list, Do it again... I had the check list in hand from that point forward, and I use a check list when I get ready to ride the Harley too.. People razz me for it but I would rather take the razzing than a huge bill... Glad you both are safe.....and no damages.. Safe travels.... Scott

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! Need that checklist - it's in our pilot DNA and builds good habits.

@m.schneider6079 2 жыл бұрын

Thank y’all! ‘Nuther great video!

@brianklawitter8710 2 жыл бұрын

Rev, you need to get out there and push! 😇

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Almost could have done that!

@MyTube4Utoo 2 жыл бұрын

What Ya Ought Not Ta Doo lol

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

For Sure!

@lauravalerius4667 2 жыл бұрын

…and now you know your “when”…. I’m glad you came out pretty well unscathed. Good to know that Tylenol will help mend a bruised ego…. I hope I remember your example when I’m on the Loop and have to make a decision whether to go against my rules for depth.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Laura! Yes, discipline. You will do the right thing!

@kentuckianaboy 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful Carver… figured the draft on a boat that size would be five feet.

@WhatYachtToDo 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! This was quite the humbling experience! Be sure to sign up for our newsletter at www.WhatYachtToDo.com for tips, tricks, and techniques about the loop as well as some free boating goodies 😎

@byronstyron3893 2 жыл бұрын

Shew! So glad the grounding wasn't worse. Is that your first since becoming a Captain? At least you got it out of the way early in your career, ha ha ha. Just messing Sam, hopefully that will be the last for you. I bet it was nice having people near by to lend a hand. Be well and best wishes you guys.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Byron. Yes first one and completely on me! 😎

@jameslovelace8958 Жыл бұрын

Y’all should do the Tennessee River cruise. It’s a most Beautiful ride in the fall from Oct 15-30. The colors are amazing. I worked on barges for years on that route.

@WhatYachtToDo Жыл бұрын

That sounds great. In about 2 years we are going to concentrate on the inland Rivers!

@DanielBartholomew 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see TrEd'ing Water make a cameo. I was wondering if they had made it out of the Great Lakes.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Great folks - we hope to catch up with them tomorrow!

@Pete-from-Tn Жыл бұрын

Buddy of mine was in the rescue boat.

@WhatYachtToDo Жыл бұрын

They were truly wonderful! We really appreciated them and sent them a donation. Great folks! 😊

@jeffw7644 2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I boated on the Mississippi for years before moving to Lake Superior on our 89’ 340 SeaRay, in those situations, while exploring unknown waters, I put her on the fore deck with a extendable pole as my depth finder instead of waiting till it’s possibly to late, just an idea for the future! We did rescue one 30’ boat with 6 people on it on the river on time, way hard aground!

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Now that would have been a good idea. However, the better idea would have been for me to abort the forward progress once I reached my predetermined limit. Still makes me cringe!

@jeffw7644 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhatYachtToDo Well the important part to me is that no one was injured, no equipment was damaged and the captain learned a lesson, everyone has done things they wouldn’t have done a second time. Look at what you learned and it didn’t really cost much other than your ego! The other thing I believe I would have done was launch the tender and done some recon before proceeding! Hold your head high captain and motor on! Safe travels you two!

@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын

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@ironichumorist 2 жыл бұрын

schtuff happens. if thats the worst thing that ever happens it is all good. glad there is no damage and no injuries.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for following us! We appreciate it! Sam

@billosborne6798 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of an $8000 episode on my Carver Riviera.Just sat on a 24 square rock bed 50 yards from the main channel.Insurance company paid up and next year reduced my rate 10% because I had no claims

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@sunburnedbeachfeet1128 Жыл бұрын

Perhaos putting a depth finder on your dinghy so when facing situations such as this one , you can scout out the area's depth in smaller dinghy. Just a thought , stay safe

@WhatYachtToDo Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a creative idea! 😉

@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын

buy iñterohasé ß8nar

@jakejacobs7584 2 жыл бұрын

As a fellow captain whether it be sea or air it is obvious this bothered you. Bruised pride is one thing and if you have made it this far with it being your first experience you've done well pilgrim. I thought you handled that very professionally.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind works, Jake.

@tomreid5184 2 жыл бұрын

A case of "get home itis". Come on Col. You surely know what mins are. It was time to wave off as planned. Glad you had no damage.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

LOL. Yes, bread crumbs in, bread crumbs out. Shoulda, coulda wished I woulda!

@billsearles9294 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are ok. I’m wondering if you considered launching your Dink to carry your anchor out and kedge off using Dink to push as well?

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

It did cross our minds, but since Hardin County was out within an hour, we thought we would wait for them. Plus, one of us would have been in the dink and one in the boat. We were not confident of that at all.

@snowgoose9322 2 жыл бұрын

I hear you have to wait a long time for high tide up that way.... 😉

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. LOL!

@jameslovelace8958 Жыл бұрын

I grew up on Pickwick. If you had we on up you could have seen Florence Al.

@WhatYachtToDo Жыл бұрын

Thanks. That would have been nice.😎

@johnschieffelin3226 2 жыл бұрын

You were lucky! Glad no muck got sucked into cooling water intakes. A little bit of unwanted excitement.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we could have done without the drama. If only......... LOL.

@mojo2131 2 жыл бұрын

Yep can't take short cuts this time of year on the Tennessee river or any river in Tennessee .

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

For sure!

@Scott-by9ks 9 ай бұрын

Next time you're in Savannah stopped for a few days. Go see Shiloh National Battlefield.

@WhatYachtToDo 9 ай бұрын

We will do that. Great to have you on board with us 😎

@Joe-od1vn 2 жыл бұрын

My son won the National High School fishing tournament on pickwick in 2018 .

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Very Cool!

@shufflerp3868 2 жыл бұрын

If we were all perfect, it would be a boring world. Remember that and you will be fine.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

So true! 👍

@lynngatlin4469 2 жыл бұрын

Your at my home now in a big boat it's best to stay in main channel of river

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, yes!

@johnmooney9444 2 жыл бұрын

From one pilot to another, never push the weather.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is never a good outcome battling those odds. Cheers, Sam

@johnmooney9444 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhatYachtToDo I'm so glad that you both and Here's to Us came out ok. Cheers

@lancehayson152 2 жыл бұрын

A small depth sounder on your dingy or a lead line 20 feet long, and a recon dingy trip will usually show the way ,or not as may apply. Lance Hayson, Whitianga, New Zealand. Note anyone boating in shallow water will sooner or later touch the putty. Better not to do it when yacht raceing (from experance)

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lance! Hope all is well down there. Summertime boating for you now I suppose!

@lancehayson152 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhatYachtToDo yes summer is in full swing.

@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын

wr8ng forwardd lookng s8ñaré brst

@annhysell6064 8 ай бұрын

Hey, just wondering as I see a dinghy on your stern, why you didn't just put an anchor out and kedge off ? Also it tis the horsepower on that small boat that matters..

@WhatYachtToDo 8 ай бұрын

That would have been a good option if the cavalry didn't get there!

@terryhooker771 Жыл бұрын

Good morning, My wife and I watch you all the time. We too are wanting to do the loop and we are looking at boats right now. I noticed you have a 506 carver. I know it has a bridge clearance of about 21ft. Is that correct? and if so how are you avoiding the one bridge that is suppose to be only 19.5 ft clearance? Thank you both so much for your videos and stay above water. Thank you Terry & Ruth

@WhatYachtToDo Жыл бұрын

Hello Terry and Ruth. I have heard of the Carver 506 making it under that bridge. The bridge is actually charted at 19.7. We have a Carver 504. The manufacturer data for our boat says 18.9, however we have measured it at 18.2 and have gotten it down to about 17.2 by a slim mount on the radar. I have written extensively on that bridge and air draft. See this blog post.www.whatyachttodo.com/how-high-can-my-boat-be-for-the-great-loop/ Also since you are planning the Great Loop you may want to check out online courses at. www.GreatLoopAcademy.com Cheers Sam and Rev 😎

@sharonbraselton4302 Жыл бұрын

mjp 50 foot jet drves 27 inch draft

@joanneiler2415 2 жыл бұрын

Omg the here's to us ran a ground! 😳😳😳😰😥

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Sad but true!

@KirbyVandivort 2 жыл бұрын

What "rescue" insurance do you have that covered the cost of remediation?

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Tow Boat US

@timswope8423 2 жыл бұрын

I would have run aground 50 times so far by now.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂

@timswope8423 2 жыл бұрын

Trade them some cold Miller lite beers.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! 🍺

@dougaranda6187 2 жыл бұрын

That's a problem I can see with anchorages. You have to get off the main channel and into skinnier water, so there's always a chance of that.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, although "bread crumbs in - bread crumbs out" works - should have done that!

@bradwelch4076 2 жыл бұрын

Wish you could have had a meal with us. Blasted ground😒

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry we missed you. Great to have you onboard with us!

@br5498 2 жыл бұрын

Bump bump…thump…

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

😯

@johnisaacbermejo436 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Join us live on Saturday as we watch it painfully! Ugh!

@Mr00destruct0 2 жыл бұрын

"Hey, we'll save ourselves some time rather than going back out." You were doomed right then.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Famous last words! 😎

@derjaeger3321 2 жыл бұрын

When I purchased my first motorcycle, a friend told me there are two types of cyclists - those who have put the bike down and those who WILL put the bike down. Mine went down when a truck blew a line and put an oil slick in front of me. Fortunately it was at very slow speed. Minor damage to the bike, only a scraped knee and a severely bruised ego. Well there may be two types of loopers …. those who have been aground and …. well you know. You have to have some excitement once in a while as long as all ends well.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we definitely had some excitement and the outcome was better than we were thinking. Truly blessed.

@brianunderwood3109 2 жыл бұрын

We've all done it. I've gotten stuck on sand bars two different times. Had to wait for high tide in both cases. Good news is you were able to get out of there pretty quickly with everyone's help. Did you get stuck while using the bow thruster to turn around or were you already stuck and trying to get off with the bow thruster? Could you not reverse off because of the current? Some may not have posted themselves getting stuck like that. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels, Brian.

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, Thanks for your note. Yes, was already stuck and thought turning it broadside with the thruster would help me catch more current, but that did not work. Probably could have hit reverse on the port engine in retrospect. A very difficult video to make and watch. Cheers, Sam

@willie714 2 жыл бұрын

Happens to all sooner or later

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, for sure!

@thomasbrown782 2 жыл бұрын

Obvious "after the fact" question......."What were you thinking"?......LOL

@WhatYachtToDo 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, felt pretty dumb since I knew I should have put her in reverse a minute earlier. It is painful to watch the video, but hopefully it will help others. I Hear the voice of Dr. Phil. ....... "What the H... were you thinkin?"