It is so nice to see a man who's head is not inflated about his position and is concerned about the job and the people who are also involved. Congrats to you and Giv on having a son.
The destinations of this boat sound like a lot of fun and being able to attend all of the America's Cup races is simply outstanding. Can fully understand why you accepted this position. It sounds like the ideal job, spend time at sea, also able to spend time at home, visit other places, stay there as long as the owner wants, who would not want to do that ? Hope you will film all the locations, so we can also see where to go next 😀
You were one of my original TH-cam subscriptions and it's great having you back producing the sort of content that attracted me here in the first place. New boat looks really interesting, hope it all goes as well as you hope it will. Looking forward to following along.
Sorry I missed this live stream but it is good to have you back. You’re the only yatching channel I’ve ever watched, I’ve always thought your content and presentation to be honest and down to earth. Really looking forward to your future videos. Thank you.
I agree with you on practicality. If I ever win the lottery, lol, I wouldn't want an all gliter and gold yacht. Comfort, range and sturdiness would definitely be my preference. Not just for me and guests but also for the crew. I don't think I'd be able to enjoy my time aboard if the crew weren't having just as much fun as I was.
I agree. There's a reason why my perfect boat is one of the Dashews' FPB line! They're incredible -- and utterly straightforward. They don't shine... they do their damn job. And they're wonderful.
Interesting all around. So far, nice presentation in the mediterranean environment with a great looking yacht. Like the way you show details how to operate the boat, including checklists, go pros, and drones. Sort of looking on in envy.
You remind me of that old poem, Sea Fever I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife; And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover, And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.
Most interesting - thank you, Tristan. Total of 4 crew, with only two qualified bridge watchkeepers (one of whom doubles as the engineer) does seem undermanned. Long voyages on 6-on, 6-off , single-handed watches is tough and would surely exceed safe manning rules on a commercial vessel and breach the commercial requirement for a lookout in poor visibility and darkness. Two interior staff, one of whom is the cook, to cope with eight passengers plus four crew must be hard work, too. No deckhands to run tenders, clean on deck, help interior with housekeeping service etc. either. No wonder you'd like a fifth crewmember - perhaps you could enlist the owner!
You're right 6 on 6 off long time sounds tuff, except I wonder if it is comparable to 6 on 6 off on a general cargo vessels with 13 crew during loading times
Thank you for this sit down really informative happy to see you in a awesome position she looks like she will go and do everything if I had an opportunity she’s a ideal vessel for me
This is a captain with character who puts the really important things in life above the salary or the fame of a ship! Aluminium would also have been my preferred material, but at the time it was unaffordable for me, and I couldn't weld aluminium myself, so I decided to build a steel motor yacht. I also really like this all-round ship, even if to some it looks less like a luxury yacht than the AWOL.
Looking forward to seeing the new adventures I noticed the photo over your shoulder and guessing it might be your owners but anyway it is good to see you back and like I said I'm looking forward to seeing more of your adventures and wishing you well
Tristan, thank you so much for continuing your channel. Of course I started watching you when you were on AWOL, then you got the dry dock job starting your own company Then of course M/Y loon came on, and I’m still enthralled. Now I have two favorite video people to watch God bless you and the crew smooth sailing and love and God bless from Colorado
Great Live STREAM I dint watch it Live but followed you a long time and always found you very informative Congrats on now Having a SON I Hope the Wife Is Well thanks you for a great Q@A
You should talk to the owner about going up the St. Lawrence Seaway to Thunder Bay and Duluth! Then head to Chicago. I think you would enjoy your time on the fresh water, that being said sailing on Lake Superior is very different than sailing on the ocean. The waves can get very high however they are much closer together than on the ocean. If your owner ever decides to go to Thunder Bay then I would definitely want to meet you in person! Thanks for the great videos.
Thank you very much for the answers. Very interesting. Im glad you are back at sea doin boat stuff again. Hope you can mold the Engineer to apear on screen. Like Slav!
Dang it! Missed my chance by not retiring soon enough! My dream is to build a yacht like a Bearing 82/78, built to charter specs but take it private and then actually explore with it! Go to the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Northwest passage, Alaska, Galapagos etc. And I'd need a seasoned Captain for that! (Hey, one can dream can't they!)
I knew AWOL wasn’t considered a true blue water boat which is the reason she was transported across the ocean. I was more curious why you had chosen such a smaller boat because I completely understand why you took a more capable boat but there are plenty larger blue water boats. But you answered my question. My grandfather had a custom built Sea Ray boat. Very nice boats and lots of great memories on it.
South African living in Thailand here. I've been following your great content on and off for a few years, and have read somewhere that you were brought up in Spain from the age of nine. I'm curious, what's it with your South African accent, or are my ears deceiving me? 😆😎
Damn, missed the live stream. Congrats on a getting back behind the wheel. Looking forward to the content of your travels onboard Espiritu Santo. Has she got a nickname?
I never understood why everyone said the Espiritu Santo was a step down. Bigger doesn't always mean better! AWOL had an amazing crew, but as a vessel she was a wedding-cake yacht... she needed a whole support industry just to get from one island to the next in protected waters. This lady is a BOAT. And a beauty. Enjoy your new boat and crew!
You can do your first transatlantic crossing and your first equatorial crossing at the same time! Go to Brazil and stop by Tristan da Cunha on the way there to grab some lobster.
Depending on how many in the owners party and if they are full on during their cruise, 4 crew including yourself is, I would suggest, pretty tight in terms of manpower. Are you Captain/Engineer? Chef/Stewardess maybe, but if you have a boat with provision for 8 guests, That is a huge amount of work even if everyone is doubling. The boat needs cleaning all the time, the interior needs the same attention, cabins, laundry, moving, docking, provisioning etc. I worked as Chef for a long time, starting on 35m and finishing on a 68m and 20 crew weren't enough just for a family without charters. Hours of rest and all that fiction!!
Hi captain. Congratulations on new command, super dad. So the new vessel will get you into better locations do to its size. Is that no different than Awal , or will you need to do alot more research before going to those locations. How does the owner feel about the you tube channel on board the vessel and would he or she be ,behind the seens or give in appearance from time to time on the channel.
Hmmm. 25:08 I remember not too long ago seeing you post a video that you turned down a £1M bonus contract for 4 years because you said you didn’t want to commit to 4 years but rather focus on your family. What changed?
I didn't know that you and Giv had a son....congrats to you both. I take it that is the end of the Lambo!!! I did wonder if Giv was joining you on board....now I know! 😎
Tristan how will you prepare for venturing into more challenging waters? And the sheer distances involved will obviously require someone equally as skilled to cover your rest hours?
@@lapsedluddite3381 Yes, thanks but I was alluding to perhaps the need for a further qualified deck crew member as Tristan himself has stated he doesn't have any experience outside of the Med.
It is this working type content that brought me to this channel in the first place. Glad it is starting again. So, smaller wheelhouse and cabins on AWOL, like a job really. But sounds like this boat is more a lifestyle with the extra space. I recently saw a YT on Elon Musk saying that there will never be a superyacht that will be 'greeen' as the area available for the solar panels needed is not available. Hydrogen power on a yacht that is surrounded by seawater that is chock full of a hydrogen source, now that really is an interesting proposition.
Seems like the difference between a genuine Ocean Going, World Cruising Motor Yacht and the pretty, pretty, plastic, so called superyachts wh9ch are very limited in terms of capabilities, regarding fuel range, ability to handle All sea conditions in safety and comfort.. No comparison in my mind..!!
It is so nice to see a man who's head is not inflated about his position and is concerned about the job and the people who are also involved. Congrats to you and Giv on having a son.
The destinations of this boat sound like a lot of fun and being able to attend all of the America's Cup races is simply outstanding. Can fully understand why you accepted this position. It sounds like the ideal job, spend time at sea, also able to spend time at home, visit other places, stay there as long as the owner wants, who would not want to do that ?
Hope you will film all the locations, so we can also see where to go next 😀
You were one of my original TH-cam subscriptions and it's great having you back producing the sort of content that attracted me here in the first place. New boat looks really interesting, hope it all goes as well as you hope it will. Looking forward to following along.
Congrats to you and GIv on the birth of your mini me glad to see you back at sea
I trust you and Giv have made a splendid decision for your family! ⚜️ This feels like a win-win for you and I’m delighted! ⚜️
Sorry I missed this live stream but it is good to have you back. You’re the only yatching channel I’ve ever watched, I’ve always thought your content and presentation to be honest and down to earth. Really looking forward to your future videos.
Thank you.
I really think this boat is for you, you're a very knowledgeable and experienced master and this older vessel requires the care of special person.
I hated missing this live..I hope there will be more. I really love the yacht it is beautiful. I just so happy to have the channel back.
It's really good to see you out with this beautiful boat. I am also very happy to know that you will have a good crew and owner.
You seem so much happier on this vessel!
Thanks for the video! It really answered a lot of questions and gave great context to this stage in your career.
This was a good explanation of the whys behind your decision. Warmest congrats to you and Giv on your son.
Congratulations Tristan on your new "crew member", and I'm looking forward to joining you ( via streams ) on your new adventures.
Thanks for catching us up Tristan.
Thanks for answering all these questions. Very informativ.
Great video
very informative
Keep them coming please.
Hi
Sounds a perfect job : if you are going up the Saint Lawrence stop in Brockville - you can drop anchor off our house - everyone welcome for a meal
I agree with you on practicality. If I ever win the lottery, lol, I wouldn't want an all gliter and gold yacht. Comfort, range and sturdiness would definitely be my preference. Not just for me and guests but also for the crew. I don't think I'd be able to enjoy my time aboard if the crew weren't having just as much fun as I was.
I agree. There's a reason why my perfect boat is one of the Dashews' FPB line! They're incredible -- and utterly straightforward. They don't shine... they do their damn job. And they're wonderful.
Steve and co. built amazing, truly seaworthy yachts!
Thanks Tristian. I'm looking forward to the adventure.
Congrats again on your new command! 👍👍Congrats on new addition to the Mortlock crew!👍👍
Interesting all around. So far, nice presentation in the mediterranean environment with a great looking yacht.
Like the way you show details how to operate the boat, including checklists, go pros, and drones.
Sort of looking on in envy.
I wish you luck and a great travel
You remind me of that old poem, Sea Fever
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.
Good to see you again 🛥🚤⛵️🛶🚢⛴🛳
Most interesting - thank you, Tristan.
Total of 4 crew, with only two qualified bridge watchkeepers (one of whom doubles as the engineer) does seem undermanned. Long voyages on 6-on, 6-off , single-handed watches is tough and would surely exceed safe manning rules on a commercial vessel and breach the commercial requirement for a lookout in poor visibility and darkness. Two interior staff, one of whom is the cook, to cope with eight passengers plus four crew must be hard work, too. No deckhands to run tenders, clean on deck, help interior with housekeeping service etc. either. No wonder you'd like a fifth crewmember - perhaps you could enlist the owner!
You're right 6 on 6 off long time sounds tuff, except I wonder if it is comparable to 6 on 6 off on a general cargo vessels with 13 crew during loading times
very interesting video really enjoyed watching, always wondered why your on board this yacht,
Thank you for this sit down really informative happy to see you in a awesome position she looks like she will go and do everything if I had an opportunity she’s a ideal vessel for me
This is a captain with character who puts the really important things in life above the salary or the fame of a ship!
Aluminium would also have been my preferred material, but at the time it was unaffordable for me, and I couldn't weld aluminium myself, so I decided to build a steel motor yacht.
I also really like this all-round ship, even if to some it looks less like a luxury yacht than the AWOL.
QUITE CANDID INDEED!!..LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MORE OF THIS YACHT 👌...
Looking forward to seeing the new adventures I noticed the photo over your shoulder and guessing it might be your owners but anyway it is good to see you back and like I said I'm looking forward to seeing more of your adventures and wishing you well
Tristan, thank you so much for continuing your channel. Of course I started watching you when you were on AWOL, then you got the dry dock job starting your own company
Then of course M/Y loon came on, and I’m still enthralled. Now I have two favorite video people to watch
God bless you and the crew smooth sailing and love and God bless from Colorado
You are giving allot of sound advice..... for more than just boats.... Cheers!
Great Live STREAM I dint watch it Live but followed you a long time and always found you very informative Congrats on now Having a SON I Hope the Wife Is Well thanks you for a great Q@A
Congrats Tristan! Fair winds!
i have same question, after you drive a big yatch , now you driving and old and no expensive yatch , but thanks for clarification , well done sir
You should talk to the owner about going up the St. Lawrence Seaway to Thunder Bay and Duluth! Then head to Chicago. I think you would enjoy your time on the fresh water, that being said sailing on Lake Superior is very different than sailing on the ocean. The waves can get very high however they are much closer together than on the ocean. If your owner ever decides to go to Thunder Bay then I would definitely want to meet you in person! Thanks for the great videos.
Second this, the great lakes are incredible. Superior, Michigan, and Huron especially
Thank you very much for the answers. Very interesting.
Im glad you are back at sea doin boat stuff again.
Hope you can mold the Engineer to apear on screen. Like Slav!
I hope so too!
Dang it! Missed my chance by not retiring soon enough! My dream is to build a yacht like a Bearing 82/78, built to charter specs but take it private and then actually explore with it! Go to the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Northwest passage, Alaska, Galapagos etc. And I'd need a seasoned Captain for that! (Hey, one can dream can't they!)
looking forward to seeing a different style of boating!
I knew AWOL wasn’t considered a true blue water boat which is the reason she was transported across the ocean. I was more curious why you had chosen such a smaller boat because I completely understand why you took a more capable boat but there are plenty larger blue water boats. But you answered my question.
My grandfather had a custom built Sea Ray boat. Very nice boats and lots of great memories on it.
Its an amazing boat, the fact its unrestricted as well. crazy awol was restricted like a little merry fisher
South African living in Thailand here. I've been following your great content on and off for a few years, and have read somewhere that you were brought up in Spain from the age of nine. I'm curious, what's it with your South African accent, or are my ears deceiving me? 😆😎
Thanks for the explanation on why the new captains roll. On another tack, did the old owner of AWOL eventually buy another boat?
Damn, missed the live stream. Congrats on a getting back behind the wheel. Looking forward to the content of your travels onboard Espiritu Santo. Has she got a nickname?
What was AWOL’s limiting factor to keep it within 150 miles of shore?
Godspeed!
Facebook groups...
Palma Yacht Crew
didn't catch the name of the other group?
Since most of your experience has been in the Med how are you going to do with the Atlantic or Pacific crossing ?
One would guess with careful planning and preparation, the same as any other experienced mariner.
I never understood why everyone said the Espiritu Santo was a step down. Bigger doesn't always mean better! AWOL had an amazing crew, but as a vessel she was a wedding-cake yacht... she needed a whole support industry just to get from one island to the next in protected waters. This lady is a BOAT. And a beauty.
Enjoy your new boat and crew!
Best comment! Agree 100%.
You can do your first transatlantic crossing and your first equatorial crossing at the same time! Go to Brazil and stop by Tristan da Cunha on the way there to grab some lobster.
Then keep on going around to the South Pacific!
A you employed full time, 365 days a year? If so do you get full pay when the boat is out of the water in the winter
I think this will really be great for you. Quick question: You took AWOL to Florida when it was sold, how did it end up back in the Med?
Depending on how many in the owners party and if they are full on during their cruise, 4 crew including yourself is, I would suggest, pretty tight in terms of manpower. Are you Captain/Engineer? Chef/Stewardess maybe, but if you have a boat with provision for 8 guests, That is a huge amount of work even if everyone is doubling. The boat needs cleaning all the time, the interior needs the same attention, cabins, laundry, moving, docking, provisioning etc. I worked as Chef for a long time, starting on 35m and finishing on a 68m and 20 crew weren't enough just for a family without charters. Hours of rest and all that fiction!!
He answered the crew positions on the yacht and possibly adding a bunk in crew quarters. Not enough berths for another now.
great to see you on a new boat. Do you work 12 months a year on this boat
how often do you get home to see family
What is the power plant in the engine room
Hi captain.
Congratulations on new command, super dad. So the new vessel will get you into better locations do to its size. Is that no different than Awal , or will you need to do alot more research before going to those locations. How does the owner feel about the you tube channel on board the vessel and would he or she be ,behind the seens or give in appearance from time to time on the channel.
Rewatch the video, he answered your questions.
Good to see you again, and where is your wife, is she coming onboard??? have a nice day
He answered that in the video, several times.
Hmmm. 25:08 I remember not too long ago seeing you post a video that you turned down a £1M bonus contract for 4 years because you said you didn’t want to commit to 4 years but rather focus on your family. What changed?
I didn't know that you and Giv had a son....congrats to you both. I take it that is the end of the Lambo!!!
I did wonder if Giv was joining you on board....now I know! 😎
I remember you turned down a $1,000,000 offer to captain another vessel, do you regret not taking that job?
Tristan how will you prepare for venturing into more challenging waters? And the sheer distances involved will obviously require someone equally as skilled to cover your rest hours?
He did say the engineer is a qualified mate and his relief.
@@lapsedluddite3381 Yes, thanks but I was alluding to perhaps the need for a further qualified deck crew member as Tristan himself has stated he doesn't have any experience outside of the Med.
Lovely vessel , hope it all works out for you, fair winds.
Would you like to captain a cruise ship
What happened with your position with possibly being in a shipyard to be there when a new boat was built then captain it?😮
It is this working type content that brought me to this channel in the first place. Glad it is starting again. So, smaller wheelhouse and cabins on AWOL, like a job really. But sounds like this boat is more a lifestyle with the extra space. I recently saw a YT on Elon Musk saying that there will never be a superyacht that will be 'greeen' as the area available for the solar panels needed is not available. Hydrogen power on a yacht that is surrounded by seawater that is chock full of a hydrogen source, now that really is an interesting proposition.
You can always commission a sailing superyacht... they can be as green as you like.
Does the owner live on board from time to time?
What about your environmental after? Where is she from AWOL?
Look into HVO replacing Diesel
What happened to the CAR 🤔
He said in comments that he had sold it because he hardly used it.
Can't remember which video that comment was on.
Seems like the difference between a genuine Ocean Going, World Cruising Motor Yacht and the pretty, pretty, plastic, so called superyachts wh9ch are very limited in terms of capabilities, regarding fuel range, ability to handle All sea conditions in safety and comfort.. No comparison in my mind..!!
Definitely comparing apples and oranges, this boat was designed and built for true seafarers, I love her!
Yachts will be 100% green.
Im doing it.
Electric engines with Tesla free energy with the new Tesla batteries.
How would you charge the batteries sufficiently for any eventuality?
@@JohnnyMotel99 Tesla Energy.
Like wifi
@@JohnnyMotel99 You won't even need to charge your phone
@@MarketingStrategies28 is that Tesla as in the Mr Tesla?
@@JohnnyMotel99 Yes.
From Texas
How much did your U tube channel contribute to Awols bottom line.
why are yachts called female, when you said She
Do you like not wearing a uniform?