During the second takeoff (the Twin Otter) the pilot performed an interesting maneuver where he used a touch of aileron to lift the right float first. By getting that float up off the water he reduced the drag caused by the floats in the water by 50%, allowing the aircraft to accelerate to takeoff speed just a little faster. This is known by seaplane pilots as “walking it off”.
@ELMS, you made me smile, thank you. I find it interesting the tiny details people pick up on and then share their knowledge of what just happened. I'm the camera lady with a passion for watching seaplanes, I had no idea I would learn so much about them. In my early videos, from far far away, I couldn't tell the difference between a Beaver and an Otter. Or an Otter from a Grand Caravan. I got it now.....lol. I am sincerely grateful for your knowledgeable engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
All float plane pilots are trained to gain lift by rocking , it is normal, and done on every takoff you see , just about. Commerical carriers use this technique , some privates maybe not. It is done to reduce the heavy drag produced by the floats.
@als1023, thank you Al. I am thankful that those in the know, share the "know". As I often say, I'm just the camera lady that loves to watch the comings and goings of these amazing machines. I learn from the passengers that visit the lounge. I am truly grateful for your knowledge, engagement and support. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie Your confidence and presence gives the sense of a person that is well versed in their content . I did not know ( when watching some of your other vids in the past ) that you were "just the camera lady" ... aka a spotter . I assumed you were deeply involved with float plane aviation . If you can present like that without us knowing , then that is evidence of the quality of your endeavors. Keep the variety coming ! P.S. - Hopefully there are stiff fines for anyone that ventures into the aviation zone on the water .....( even if the boats are mechanically affected ) ....... if they have mechanical issues and drift , they should be obligated to radio a distress call that they are experiencing a loss of control . Then upgrade the call if they are getting close to the "runway" . That being said , why do they need to be that close to the aviation zone anyway . I guess they like to get rained on when the floats drain overhead .
@user-uu1wc6yz5z, thank your for your kind words and support, I am sincerely grateful. My goal is to get a little bit better with each video. This TH-cam journey has been the learning curve of my life. I had no idea that I'd be the "prep cook" the "head cook" the "dishwasher" the "server" and the "manager" all at one time.....lol. It astounds me how often I have to watch the harbour patrol avert a potentially dangerous situation. Some of the newbie kayakers are truly clueless and pose the most danger. The kayakers put their own lives in jeopardy when they think they can cross the harbour and outrun an incoming tug boat or a ferry. The commercial traffic that flows in and out of the harbour know the rules and it shows. The harbour patrol does a great job keeping everyone as safe as possible. Best...Corrie
I flew the Twin Otter and Beaver out of YWH in early 2000 . Summer was always a challenge due to high winds and boats . etc . This brings back memories of me being a young man . HAHA . Thanks for the great video / The float flying was the most fun and challenging flying i ever did in my 35 years of working as a pilot .
@fifislife63, thanks for your kind words, engagement and support, I am truly grateful. You had an amazing career, and I am happy my video brings back good memories of days gone by. I hope you will visit the lounge again, front row seat is reserved for you. It is on my bucket list to sit in the right seat of a Beaver and record the journey. Best...Corrie
Hi From England. I have been lucky enough to have visited Victoria twice, and it's one of my favourite cities in the world. We actually stayed at the Coast hotel shown in your film, and I well remember waking up each morning to the sound of Harbour Air aircraft taking off. Thanks for bringing back some very fond memories.
@user-do2rv4db9k, Peter, I'm so happy you've found the lounge, you knew the front row seat was for you. Welcome aboard. I am sincerely grateful for your kind words, engagement and support. When the wind blows in the right direction and my windows are open, I too can hear the seaplanes take off. It's a sound that never gets boring. The Coast is great hotel in a great location, it is in the background of many of my videos. I'm surprised how many lovely people from England find my channel, it warms my heart. I have been to England once and went to the Duxford Air Museum. A whole day at Duxford wasn't enough time. I hope you will visit the lounge often. Best...Corrie
Hi Corrie, Beautiful video, and the music is perfect. I was lucky enough to spend a week in Vancouver in February 2023 and my family and had a city and mountains tour with Harbour Air, on a glorious weather day. Unfortunately we had not enough time to go to Victoria ; I should go back to BC. Regards from France
@phd7457, wow, sounds like you had an amazing visit to Vancouver, it is a beautiful city surrounded by mountains and the ocean. If you make it back this way you should definitely come to Victoria. Let me know if you come back this way, I’d love to give you and your yours a tour of Victoria. I posted a city tour video my dad and I took with Harbour Air, it was magnificent. Thank you for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful.
Hey Corrie , A sailboat under power is a power boat . For the rules of navigation a seaplane on the water under power is also a powerboat until it lifts off . I am single engine land and sea pilot and a USCG licensed Capt . Enjoyed your video .
Then you should know this IS basically a (Very dangerous) water (take off and landing) Airport (and like all US airports no one is allow in the flight paths and for good reason all are subject to felony Airport Trespass here in the USA). With that said a Seaplane has stand on flight path right of way in landing, designated runway and the rest is true to what you wrote.
@boats2474, it all comes back to education and lack there of. If the rules were followed we wouldn't be having this conversation. The lack of education in most industry comes down to "learning on the fly", so to speak. I know many exceptional mariners, pilots and commercial drivers, this conversation is not about the rule followers. The training today is not what it once was. Here in BC, especially in the Vancouver area, commercial vehicles are constantly hitting highway overpasses because the driver forgot to lower the box. Mind boggling. Thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best...Corrie
What about when a seaplane is taking off but not airborn, is it not then restricted in its ability to manoeuvre? So would have right of way over other boats?
@RyanA14, thanks Ryan, I am grateful for your engagement and support. I honestly am not the one to give an accurate answer to your query. I am neither a pilot or a mariner. I can almost guarantee someone that knows the correct answer will assist. Best...Corrie
@Capnblinski, thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Music is a tough one, I'm happy you enjoyed it. I'm a rookie editor, sometimes I get it right, sometimes not so much. Best....Corrie
@mmgm8752 , thanks for your kind engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Music is such a personal thing and the wrong music destroy what was otherwise a good video. I appreciate your approval. Best...Corrie
Nicely done video, and a trip down memory lane for me! Last visit to Victoria we stayed at the Inn at Laurel Point and enjoyed watching the HA sea planes come and go. Wow, many of those planes are my age...
@pstonard, Peter, I am honoured you found the lounge, the front row seat is reserved for you. I am sincerely grateful for your kind words, engagement and support, thank you. A trip down memory lane is a special place. I have to admit, some of these old beauties are as exceptional today, as the day they rolled off the assembly line. Without a doubt, a testament to the engineering marvel and vision of some amazing individuals. These seaplanes serve us well and have aged equally well. We can only hope to age so gracefully. Best...Corrie
@Mo_Taser, thanks for finding the lounge again, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. I agree, it's pretty cool to see the water vapour drain off. Best...Corrie
@billstruth1128, thanks Bill, I am sincerely grateful you found the lounge and made your way to the best seat in the place, the front row. Welcome aboard! My videos are always original and is new footage every week. This half blind, passionate lady with a camera is overjoyed that people enjoy watching what I see. Thanks for coming on this journey with me, it's a journey worth sharing. Go easy on me when you watch my beginner videos, I've come a long way since the early days, and that's not long ago. Best...Corrie
@efoxxok7478, thanks for finding the lounge. I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. You mention the jib looked shredded, I thought the same. Best...Corrie
@davelee9087, thanks Dave, you made me blush. We are our own worst critics, and I am no exception. It took me a long time to believe that I had a voice worth sharing. I credit the viewing audience and my bestie for encouraging me to be more vocal in my videos. I do my best to speak clearly, concise and to not get too excited. Your kind words and support means the world to me, thank you. I am grateful you found the lounge, I hope you will return. Best...Corrie
@JohnR-NZ, thanks John for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. The longevity is a testament to the engineering and maintenance schedule. These beauties are quite remarkable. Best....Corrie
@shaunpavery-pn5jq Shaun, I am grateful you visit the lounge week after week. It is the kind words and support that has taken my channel to the next level and I am sincere when I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. TH-cam is a journey I could have never imagined and I'm so glad you are sharing it with me. Have an amazing weekend! Best...Corrie PS, it was really windy, which my favourite time to film, even though I know the audio will be terrible.
@johnwolfe6213, thanks John, I am sincerely grateful for your kind words and support. When you visit Vancouver, let me know and I'll show you the cool plane spotting spots. Victoria is pretty awesome too. I'm so happy you found your front row seat, it's the best one in the lounge. Best...Corrie
@CanadianSmoke, you speak the truth, I couldn't agree more. De Havilland are such elegant aircraft! Thanks for visiting the lounge, I'm happy you found the front row seat, it's always reserved for you. I am truly grateful for your kind words and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie BTW, your camera work is excellent.... I think I'll watch a few more. When my father returned from overseas in 1945, he was stationed for a while at Pat's Bay, B.C. as a training pilot for PBY Catalinas.
@CanadianSmoke, thanks for your kind comment about my camera work. It's been a lot of trial and error, hundreds of hours holding my camera as steady as my boney little hands can manage, and trying not to move too fast. Your comment about Pat Bay brought back a flood of memories. I was fortunate to grow up overlooking YYJ and have flown out of Pat Bay in a private Cessna 172. I lived on the Saanich Peninsula until 7 years ago, when I moved to downtown Victoria. Your Dad had an amazing career, that is too cool that he was a training pilot for PBY Catalinas. We are grateful for his service to Canada. It would be a treat to capture footage of one of a PBY Catalina landing. Thanks for sharing your great story. Best...Corrie
Lovely video clips of Victoria harbour seaplane operations, but spoiled by the title. I do take strong exception to your characterization as "Chaos at Victoria Harbour! Wayward . . .", which it certainly was not. There was a sailboat where it should not have been. It was directed clear by Victoria Harbour Authority and operations continued in an orderly fashion, but never descending into chaos. Perhaps the purpose was to get viewer attention, but the result was misleading and unprofessional.
@johnrobertson9396, thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. I sincerely apologize that you feel mislead. It is never my intention to be click baity or unprofessional. I have witnessed far too many ignorant mariners on the harbour and it frustrates me. This incident is no exception. The harbour patrol should never have to use their flashing lights, but they do. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrieive boated for 18 years in vancouver harbor and have seen a lot of stupid moves both by pilots and mariners so lets not just jump on the mariner, a lot of bad pilots out there too. My boat was almost hit like the latest Vancouver incident years ago and the pilot admitted later he was in the wrong ( long and sloppy take off, went outside his boundaries and he underestimated his load. The airline owner asked me not to report the incident as the pilot was a rookie with not a lot of experience )
@christineschroetter3708, Christine, your kind words and support means the world to me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. The journey is more fun when shared with others, thanks from coming along. Best....Corrie
Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing. I have flown with Harbor air out of Vancouver in a Beaver where I sat in the right seat. I am a licensed pilot, but of course I could not so much as touched the controls, but I sure wanted to. I’ve flown a lot of aircraft, but never a seaplane.
@spitfirekid1, thanks for finding the lounge today. I am truly grateful for your kind engagement and support, thank you. I am really jealous of you, but I'll get over it....lol. It is on my bucket list to sit in the right seat of a Beaver and record the journey. I've sat in the right seat of an Otter on a few occasions and that is spectacular. I hope you will return to the lounge. Best....Corrie
@jamesburnside3023, thanks Jim, I am sincerely grateful for your always kind words and support. We've been on this youtube journey together for some time now, it's a ride for sure. I love watching your channel too, you are a great creator! I learn from watching quality, and that is you. I hope all is well with you. Best....Corrie
@hamradio3716, I am grateful for your kind words and support, thank you! This TH-cam journey has been the learning curve of my life. I am always unsure with music, that being said the best days on the harbour are windy! Wind makes terrible audio, even with good equipment. I agree, there should be a fine for stupidity. Hope all is well with you. Best....Corrie
A few more suggestions as I drink my morning coffee here in Ottawa, Canada. You might have used a different music score for different parts of the story. The first piece, where Harbour Patrol was racing toward the errant sailboat was perfect! Another more up beat music score could be used when the sea planes take off and land. Audio mixing becomes very tricky when you have wind noise, the roar of the sea plane taking off and the background music (which I suggest could be muted or reduced to a lower level). Corrie, please don’t take these suggestions as negative feedback. You have already mastered some powerful video editing skills and it shows in your ‘production’. A couple more iterations and perhaps you can submit your work to the Victoria and/or Vancouver Tourist Bureaus. Have a superb day!
@hamradio3716, I am sincerely open minded to good suggestions and I appreciate your kind, thoughtful, positive, steps forward. I have already uploaded the next couple of weeks offerings, as summer gets happily chaotic in my world. I am a lover of live music and outdoor festivals, air shows, live baseball, and spending quality outdoor time with good friends. It's all great filming opportunities to share later. I am seriously contemplating having AI assist with making my own background music. Oh boy, another learning curve....lol. Please continue to assist me in better "production" hints and suggestions, it's how I learn and grow. Have a great weekend, hope it's not too hot. Best...Corrie
AI generated sound tracks from a video stream sounds like an amazing project. Not sure what free toolkits are out there. You could start by using textual input describing each scene, including the start and end times. That might be doable. The audio levels would have to fade out and then fade in for the next scene change. Getting to this stage would be impressive. Keep us posted on your progress. PS. A few Google searches turned up some very good leads. Definitely cutting edge !
@hamradio3716, you make me smile, thank you. I'm on the learning curve of my life and it's a steep one. It will take me a while, but you'll slowly notice my production improvements. I've been testing a little bit of AI prompting, that is a skill all in itself. Some AI music services are free and some are paid subscription. At this stage of the game, I have to keep my spending in check, I spend a lot on useful subscriptions and I know I need more. Best...Corrie
@jmpersonal2402, I am truly grateful for your kind words and support, thank you. Victoria is a great Otter Spotter paradise with a stunning city for the backdrop. Thanks for finding the lounge, the front row seat has the best view. It’s reserved for you. Best…Corrie
Becoming all too common now. Boat owners not bothering to familiarize themselves with the "rules of the road" of harbours they may choose to visit before arriving there and/or those locals who purchase a boat and drop it in the water after thinking they've covered all the bases by making sure there's a fully stocked fridge full of booze.
@brustar5152 , Bru, you hit the nail on the head! It would take me all day to rant about entitled mariners with disregard for rules and safety. I personally know of an entitled mariner that paid a lawyer to fight an impaired charge that he got on the water. He was impaired, he admitted it. The lawyer got him off, cause that's what they are paid to do. On the other hand, most mariners are skilled, knowledgeable and follow the rules. It's usually the minority, uneducated, or entitled that make us sit up and take notice. I appreciate your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie I’m working the dock for a bush operator in north Saskatchewan, we work with beavers, otters and caravans every day, if you want some footage, I’ll be happy to send you some! It won’t be as high quality as yours though, but it will be from very up close, given that I untie the ropes…. Let me know! All the best!
@sufysprojects2689, wow, you are definitely up close and personal to some pretty cool seaplanes. That is an interesting job! I'd love to record from where you are, that would be a new experience. I appreciate your kind engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
@sufysprojects2689, food for thought, just ask....lol. I know a few good people that work at Harbour Air, someday when I get my nerve up, I will ask if i can get up close and record the little details of these amazing seaplanes. I have no affiliation with Harbour Air, they just so happen to be one of my favourite local business'. Best...Corrie
@smacfe, thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. I couldn't agree more, these old airplanes are still as good and relevant today as the day they started flying. There was a need for a good bush plane, De Havilland filled need. I find the longevity of these machines truly remarkable. I hope you will visit the lounge again. Best...Corrie
By the look of it, the single engine otters have been refitted with newer turboprop engines. You can tell by the more slender pointed nose, compared to the much larger snub-nose the older engines had. I flew in the old ones, and were they noisy!
@greenmanofkent, I'm rarely a jealous person, but I am jealous that you've experienced a radial engine Otter. That is amazing! I have yet to see an Otter with a radial engine, only in pictures. The vazar turbines are an outstanding conversion and are actually pretty quiet inside. I have a few videos uploaded where I sat in the right seat and recored the adventure, the audio shows how the engine noise isn't that bad. I do love the nostalgia of the old technology and the sounds. I have a few videos with Beavers that have been converted. The Beavers with the new engines are still amazing, but the old ones are just way more cool. Thanks for your kind words, engagement and support. Best....Corrie
The Otters have been re-engine with PT6 the most used small turboprop in existence. I've not flown in a radial engined Otter though I have had the pleasure of a radial engined Beaver
Victoria has one of the most beautiful skylines that I have seen, from a boat perspective. St. Thomas, USVI, where I live, has another. We see boats always in the way of our daily seaplanes but usually they are resolved without harbor police. They DO come close, though. Stop by someday to see. I’ll give you a tour of the #SandfloorSynagogue, one of the oldest on the Western Hemisphere. It is windy (for the boater, maybe) and we have fewer boaters who do not understand rules … but more drunken ones, I’m sure. Nice music. A Russian composer or is this “Night on Bald Mountain”? 10 on 10 for this video. Subscribed.
@robkunkel8833, thanks Rob, I am truly grateful for your kind words, engagement and support. I have been to St. Thomas, it is without a doubt, a beautiful place to be. I can well imagine there is an issue with drunk boaters, it's a common issue. I am never sure when adding music to a video, sometimes I get it right, sometimes not so much. If I make my way to St. Thomas, I will take you up on the tour of the #SandfloorSynagogue. Thanks for fining the lounge, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
@MurraydeLues, Murray, I'm happy you found your front row seat, it was reserved just for you. It was definitely a good cross wind. These blustery conditions make for the best action shots. I'm sure the passengers don't love the wind, it can be a bit unsettling if you aren't used to it. I myself, love a bumpy ride. Thanks for your kind words and support, I am sincerely grateful. I hope you will visit the lounge often. Best...Corrie
@roycarpenter6380, I’m amazed how exceptionally well these beautiful machines hold up. I often watch the dock attendants doing their job and they give the seaplanes a really good fresh water bath every day. Thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Best….Corrie
@kenbarthSimAV8tor, Ken, your kind words and support means the world to me, thank you. It is a pleasure to call you friend. Hope all in well in the valley. Stay well. Best....Corrie
I like it that you panned slowly back to each plane in the queue. In too many videos the amatures pan so quickly, everything is a blur and I feel queasy.
@guypehaim1080, I am sincerely grateful for your kind words and support, thank you. I have to chuckle, I still consider myself a rookie/amateur. It still sometimes happens fast and I have to turn quickly, I do mess up sometimes and it makes me feel queasy too. I’m getting better at chopping the fast pan and replace it with a transition to the same scene, if that makes sense. Thanks for visiting the lounge, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best….Corrie
I live in Vic West and see float planes taking off and landing from my apartment. When landing, it always looks like they are crashing when they disappear behind the buildings.
@andrewgrandfield7214, I know exactly what you are talking about, when the seaplanes come over the bridge and make the big corner towards the harbour, it looks quite ominous. I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Thanks for finding the lounge, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
@halbrown7121, I wondered that same thing myself, where was the harbour patrol? Things are done differently in Vancouver. I hope this unfortunate accident is a learning experience and it never happens again. I'm pretty sure The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will have some improvement ideas. It's unfortunate, but sometimes out of bad things, comes good things. I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@adamsulis99, Adam, I couldn't agree more. Ignorance puts lives in jeopardy, it's that simple. Thanks for finding the lounge. I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@gragor11, right you are! I couldn't agree more that it is a good thing Viking Air bought the OME designation from De Havilland. I know many people that work for Viking Air and have worked for Viking Air over the years. It's a great local company that provides decent paying jobs. Happy to have them on the Saanich Peninsula. I am grateful for your kind words and support, thank you. I hope you will visit the lounge often. Best....Corrie
@beverlychmelik5504, Beverly, we're on the same page. Victoria is one of my favourite cities too. I will never lose sight of how fortunate I am to be third generation born and raised here. Thanks for your kind words and support. Best...Corrie
@piper0428, it's a good thing they float when they land. Thanks for finding the lounge. I am grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
Hello😄 Aviation and railroad nut from Surrey BC. Although I’ve lived just across from Victoria more than 3 decades I think I can count the number of times I’ve visited our Capital city in one hand. I should venture out to the Pacific coast for some landscape photography🙂
@psoon04286, Phillip, welcome to the lounge. I'm happy you found your front row seat, welcome aboard. If you make it across the pond, I will be sure to show you my favourite plane spotting spots. I have a couple spots, depending on the direction of wind. If you love photography, I can show you some pretty amazing scenery in Victoria. I am truly grateful for your kind words, engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@railroad9000, you are very kind. Thank you for your positive encouragement and support, I am truly grateful. To music or not to music, it's a balancing act. Sometimes it goes well, sometimes not so much. I'm going to start experimenting with making AI music, time will tell how that goes. Another learning curve in my TH-cam journey. I'm a work in progress, be patient with me, it's coming. Best...Corrie
@gordonwallin2368, thanks Gordon, I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support. Welcome to the lounge, you found the front row seat, it was reserved just for you. The right music can make or break a good video. It's a challenge to get it right and sometimes I don't get it right. Best...Corrie
Gavin, this was an exciting seaplane spotting day and was a wow for sure. I should put together a video of all the times I've recorded the harbour patrol chasing wayward boats. I'd say I'm surprised about how many boaters don't know the rules of the water, but I'm not. The harbour patrol provides an invaluable service, we are fortunate they keep the busy harbour safe. Gavin, I am truly grateful for your always kind words and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
Good video, there’s an app where you can listen to air traffic radio calls, you might consider pulling up the audio while these guys are dealing with this kind of thing, would be interesting. It’s called live atc, I think it’s $2.99
@solidplan8355, I appreciate the great suggestion, thank you. I do have the app and it works great, just not in Victoria. If you watch a Vancouver video of mine, the ATC chatter comes from the app. Victoria harbour doesn't have an actual control tower, although it looks like it does. NAV Canada provides "flight services", but doesn't control the flow of traffic. I've tried the app in Victoria and the audio is very hit and miss. I film with my iPhone 13 promax, so when I hit record, the audio from the app gets turned off. When Im in Vancouver, I use my phone to record and a second one plays the app and I have a good microphone. Thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Best...Corrie
I don't know what happened to my post yesterday so i'll try again. This and the Beaver accident in Vancouver should be required viewing for leisure boaters in both locations before they are allowed on the water.
@mothmagic1, thanks Ian, I am truly grateful for your always kind words and engagement. Something has to be done to improve safety on the water, but I don't know the answer. I'm not a big fan of using the word stupid, but geez, it seems to be everywhere. like I said in the video, "there should be a fine for stupidity." Best...Corrie
@mfgc2610, Dan, thanks for finding the lounge today. I'm happy you chose the front row seat, it was reserved just for you. I am gobsmacked at the stupidity of a small number boaters. Most are very knowledgeable, do know, and follow the rules. It's the select few that are clueless and put lives in danger. I appreciate your kind words and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
Nice video! My favorite aircraft. Radial Beaver, Canadair cl-415, dash 8 Q400. I would get a Q400 as a private aircraft over any jet. Why? The sound and stol capabilities!
@HuckThis1971, thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. I have a thing for a radial engine Beaver, it's on my bucket list to sit in the right seat in a Beaver and record the journey. I'm on the same page with you, it's the sound! I hope you will visit the lounge again. The front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
@HuckThis1971, I appreciate you subscribed, thank you. Oh my goodness! You see a lot of aircraft in any given day, that's impressive. I have been hanging out at the harbour for the past couple of days, the wind has been just right for great for recording take offs and landings. I'm sure the passengers don't love the wind and even a couple of pilots don't. Friday afternoon a Beaver was on final, almost touched down, wasn't happy with the situation(I'm not sure why), full throttle and decided to go around. The Beaver came at the harbour from the other direction and landed without incident. Yesterday an Otter touched one pontoon in the water, wasn't happy and aborted the landing, full throttle out of the situation. He flew around the harbour, tried again and landed without incident, the wind was pretty bad. I am grateful for your kind words and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@tinman610, I couldn't agree more with your comment. In my opinion, the Victoria Harbour patrol does an exceptional job. Yes, it is their job to get it right, and they do. Fingers crossed, that out of a bad situation, we learn and it doesn't happen again. Thanks for your engagement and support. Best....Corrie
In general, motorized craft have to give way to sail powered boats. Lots of exceptions, maybe in sea plane landing areas. But here, the sailboat is running on its engine.
@greenmanofkent, why the music you ask? Hmm...the wind is really bad and sounds quite terrible. I spent a lot of time listening to the wind I found it overpowering. Sometimes I get it right, and sometimes I don't. This is one of those occasions. That being said, the music has had more positive feedback than negative. I appreciate your honesty and engagement, thank you. I'm a newbie editor and learn everyday. Best...Corrie
@stephenhudson8739, thanks for your question, I am always grateful for engagement and support. The two different De Havilland seaplanes in this video are 2 Otters and a Twin Otter. I used to make the same mistake, between a Beaver and an Otter. The difference is the seat capacity and power. Beavers are quite a bit shorter and has 4 windows, an Otter 6. Most Beavers still have the lovely radial engine but slowly over time are being converted to turbos, and some soon to be electric. Every Saturday the upload will have a Beaver, either a radial or turbo. I hope you will come back. Best...Corrie
@-AV8R- , I couldn't agree more about the music. I grappled with how to deal with the wind audio, it is really terrible. My Vancouver seaplane videos don't have music, the ATC chatter helps fill the "dead air" void, and I rarely experience bad winds when I visit Vancouver. I listened to the windy audio many times before deciding to ad the music. I have hours of great footage from Victoria, it sits tucked in the back of the unused files due to terrible audio. It's a tough balance sometimes. I'm working with AI music to see if I can do better. For the most part I can make my camera do it's thing, I'm a rookie editor on an exponential learning curve. I am truly grateful for your honest comment and support, thank you. I hope you will visit the lounge often, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
@marlinweekley51, it's a good thing the sailboat wasn't flying a sail, it would have been even more illegal than it was. The harbour speed is 5 knots. Thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. I hope you will visit the lounge often. Best...Corrie
@marlinweekley51, thank you Marlin, I will take interesting every day of the week. That is awesome that you are a seaplane pilot! What type of seaplane do you fly? I am sincerely grateful you've found the lounge, it is a fun place to chat seaplanes and aviation in general. I am not a pilot, I just have a passion for aviation, and here we are. Best....Corrie
@billwendell6886, thanks Bill for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. There is definitely an exclusion zone, and the sailboat was in violation of it. Simply put, the sailboat was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Thank goodness for the Harbour Patrol, they do an amazing job keeping the harbour safe. Best...Corrie
Flew van to Vic on twin otter seated behind former premier who died after a fall,on Pender, was very impressed by full flap landing. Felt like a nose dive into Vic harbour.
@amooseish, I too have flown on a Twin Otter, I took off from Victoria. I had planned on posting the Twin Otter journey, but rookie me forgot to hit record on the landing. I had to laugh at myself. Thanks for your kind words, engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best...Corrie
@SailingtheLoungeResurrected, right you are, I do have one, it was that windy! My little Rode Wireless GO microphone has a wind screen, it's a great little mic. I appreciate your suggestion, thank you. I'm always looking for production improvements, to mitigate the wind is my biggest challenge. I hope you will visit the lounge again. I am grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@swiftadventurer, that is impressive that you noticed the lack of bushes and trees on the water's edge. I'll try to explain what happened. Many years ago the land was a CIL Paint plant. I'm not sure who foot the bill, it would have been costly, but necessary. It took a couple of years to complete a full remediation of the contaminated land. Hence the no trees and bushes. I hope they restore some of the vegetation, the land looks lonely and bare. Thanks for your kind engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best....Corrie
A boat under way is more maneuverable than a seaplane taking off and should give way! Final rule hardly ever obeyed: Do whatever it takes to avoid a collision even disregarding the rules temporarily until the danger is past!
@railroad9000, your common sense comment makes so much sense! If only it would be so simple. Thanks for finding the lounge, I am truly grateful for your kind words, engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@edwardcave1947, thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. The sailboat entered the harbour in the wrong "lane" so to speak. The map of the harbour indicates the traffic scheme. Best...Corrie
Planes talk to planes, and the control tower. Small boats aren't required to talk to anyone, and many don't talk or listen at all, but if they do, it's with each other or on Channel 16. The Coho and other large ships talk with Marine Traffic and other ships as well as Channel 16. Sailboats are NOT allowed to put up their sails in portions of the harbor, so they are always motor vessels. Planes adjust where and direction of landing/takeoffs depending on wind. It sounds chaotic, but it's not bad at all as long as people follow the documented traffic flows and use the Mark 1 eyeballs.
@johnmarshall6702, thanks for your knowledgeable comments. I don't have too many answers, so when I don't know, this is the best place for those in the know, to share the know. Best...Corrie
@edwardcave1947, Edward, you've it the jackpot if you want to see seaplanes, this is the place. The community here is very welcoming and engaging. I'm the half blind camera lady with a passion for recording life as it happens. The real knowledge comes from the audience that watches. I am grateful you've found the lounge, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best....Corrie
Although I could have some understanding for a boat under sail and somewhat at mercy of the wind, that boat was under engine power. Too many incompetent people in control of cars, boats, etc.
@HOWNDOG66, your comment could not be more true. I was almost hit in a crosswalk the other day. The WALK was clearly on for pedestrians to cross, half way across the road, a car went through the red light without so much as touching their brakes. Incompetence is the new reality and a dash of entitlement. It's unfortunate that some people have no clue how many lives can be put in danger because of ignorance. We are fortunate the harbour patrol is very aware of the surroundings all the time. It's actually quite entertaining to watch the Zodiaks work together to secure the harbour. Thanks for finding the lounge, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. Best....Corrie
@johnreid4363, John, you make me laugh, thank you. You follow instructions well. I always say "give this video a thumbs up, leave a positive comment and subscribe to my channel. Thanks John for your "positive comment" and support, I am sincerely grateful. See you Friday at the Steamship Grill! Best....Corrie
@nathanaichase, I saw the bridge go up for this sailboat to leave the inner harbour, as I was heading to my plane spotting spot to record. When it left the harbour a few hours before, the jib was torn up. I'd guess just out for a little motoring for the afternoon, and probably distracted. Thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. I hope you will visit the lounge again, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
@grahamkearnon6682, thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. I’m always looking for ways to improve and will continue to do so. Best…Corrie
@johnmay23, thanks John, I appreciate your engagement and support. Victoria is "organized", with the assistance of the Harbour Patrol. The harbour patrol really does "save the day" on many occasions. I won't speculate of the accident in Vancouver, although I have my thoughts on what happened, I am far from qualified from making judgement. In due time, The TSB will let us know the outcome of that unfortunate incident. As with any accident, hopefully lessons are learned and it never happens again. Best....Corrie
I’m new to seaplanes and have a simple newbie question. Why are we only seeing museum pieces in operation here? I can’t imagine trusting a 70 year old airframe that’s been operating in salt water all those years. Isn’t there anything more modern available for operations like this? (I do realize that these planes have been retrofitted with turbo shaft engines that weren’t available when these airframes first took flight. But still, material science has progressed tremendously since the 1950’s.) Beautiful city, Victoria. I took my elderly parents there on a vacation once. We arrived by car ferry from Seattle.
@Dave-ei7kk, thanks for making me smile, I am grateful you've come to the lounge. Your comment about museum pieces is pretty accurate. These seaplanes have updated avionics, skilled pilots and many safety upgrades. I'll get in one of these amazing seaplanes any day. When De Havilland got it right, they really got it right. If you visited Victoria years ago, you should come back. I'd be happy to show off the hidden gems of this magnificent city. Take a seaplane from Seattle, that would be an amazing way to get here. I will do that someday too. I hope you will visit the lounge again. Best...Corrie
Material science may have progressed but the fact is that nothing has yet been developed that matches the performance of these Otters in the range of conditions they operate.
@DSilverwood, thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. The Otter is still one of the most useful machines still flying. I love watching an Otter, here, there or anywhere. Best....Corrie
Answer is surprisingly simple... nobody has designed and built a better aircraft for this type of use since the 1950's. Cessna's Caravan isn't bad, but the Otters are still the better design for this kind of use. However, at this point, I do wonder if any of the original parts are still on the Otters? A few Beavers are out there still flying with piston engines designed in the 1930's, but many/most have also been converted to PT6 turbine power. It doesn't hurt that Beavers and Otters and their PT6 turbines are all Canadian-designed and built. Local builders understand local operating conditions. Some aircraft can apparently be kept flying indefinitely. The fleet of American B-52 bombers are now getting new Rolls Royce engines (at the cost of billions) and the US plans on operating them until they are at least a hundred (100+) years old. The grandchildren of their original pilots are now flying them. Might get to great-grandchildren pilots before they get retired. Mind-blowing, but no bomber has been built since the early 60's that can do everything the B-52 can do. Similar story for Otters.
@johnmarshall6702, isn't that the truth. The answer is often surprisingly simple. Sometimes we overthink and then triple overthink when the simple solution was the best, most efficient one. Best...Corrie
@redlock4004, chaos, the fact that the sailboat under power entered the harbour as an Otter was about to power up and take off. The dictionary definition of chaos, "a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order". I appreciate your engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
@Chuck59ish, I sure hope something good comes out of the Coal Harbour accident. Maybe they will have patrol boats, it would make sense. Thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best...Corrie
@randyhuffman9370, Randy, the front row seat is always reserved for you! I am grateful for your always kind words and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
@flyovercounty1427, thanks for my smile of the day, you win....lol. I appreciate your fun engagement and support, thank you. I hope you will visit the lounge again, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
@normanlesmerises792, I'm laughing at myself. Note to self. Corrie, you made a mistake, be a better proof reader, typos are unprofessional and look tacky. Oh my goodness, I watched this video at least 4 times before I uploaded it. I usually catch my errors, this one slipped past me. You can't fix an error if you don't know about it, thanks making me aware. To know is to grow. I am truly grateful for your kind words, engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@MichaelCuthbertson-zl6in, Michael, I am unsure how to positively respond to your comment. What do you mean by "Goodbye channel!"? If I have offended you or anyone else, I sincerely apologize. Best...Corrie
@Lauren-vd4qe, thanks for finding the lounge Lauren, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. The video I posted last week is a tribute to the Beaver involved the crash. I'm trying not to speculate on the "real reason" for that crash. Hopefully The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will share the results of their investigation. Best...Corrie
@Lauren-vd4qe, Lauren, it is on my bucket list to sit in the right seat of a Beaver and record the journey. I will get there someday. Have you flown in a Beaver? I am grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie yes i have. My brother was an airline captain for decades, he has 2 private planes of his own. one is a cessna 172 and the other is an aerobatic RV6. when i was 18 he took me for a short flight on a beaver floatplane. it was yellow and black. it was incredibly NOISY!! but FUN! but i never really liked flying. about 20 yrs ago i had the flight from hell coming back from the DR. flew thru a thunderstorm, people screaming crying, drink carts flying everywhere, the big guys in the aisle seats put the stewardesses on the floor and put their feet on them to hold them down, otherwise they wd have been thrown into the ceiling and killed. we all thought we were going to die. later the copilot came out after landing hrs later, he looked completely thrashed. the other passengers told me they have never ever had a flight like that in their whole life. never again.
@Lauren-vd4qe , Lauren, that is very cool that you got to fly in a Beaver with your brother. I can well imagine after your flight from hell, that you'd be a whole lot jittery to do it ever again. The experience sounds like a real life nightmare, I can't imagine. Fortunately you're here to talk about it. Best...Corrie
@ShotInTheDark, thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. I hope they got a ticket and a hefty fine. It happens all to often in Victoria, uneducated mariners with not a clue what the harbour rules are. I found the map of the harbour in seconds, when I went looking for it. I hope you will visit the lounge often, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie actually, I dream of retiring to the island one day, maybe get a job as harbour patrol! Where is this lounge you speak of, I’ll bring my camera?
@ShotInTheDark, You made me chuckle, thank you. The "lounge" is a metaphor for my channel, I give everyone a first class ticket and a front row seat to the seaplane action. I would highly recommend retiring to the island, it's a beautiful place to call home. As beautiful as it is, it is also one of the most expensive places in Canada to live. I know quite a few people that work, and have worked for the Victoria Harbour Ferry, they love it! The guys I know that captain the little ferries(water taxi) absolutely love what they do, they say they could have never imagined retirement could be so fun. I hope you will visit the lounge often, the front row seat is always reserved for you. Best....Corrie
@ShotInTheDark, Duncan is a lovely spot, I too have family there. Next time you visit the island, let me know and I'd enjoy showing you some pretty cool hidden gems in Victoria. I love being tour guide, it's a favourite past time. Best...Corrie
@hughroney6342, the turbo props are not 70 years old, the fuselage's can be 70+ years old. The Vazar turbine conversions have been happening for the better part of 20 years, where the radial engine is replaced and the panoramic windows added. More and more Beaver are taking on this conversion also. Thanks Hugh for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best....Corrie
@CraigGrant-sh3in, it's sad, but sometimes true. I do know some amazing sailboaters, it's the uneducated that make everyone else look bad. Grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
@GEricBromley, I kind of have to agree with you, lack of education is a real problem. On the other hand, I do know many exceptional mariners. Thanks for your engagement and support. Best...Corrie
@DanFrederiksen, Otter madness, is a good analogy! Thanks for finding the lounge, I am grateful you took the front row seat, it is reserved for you. I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@dave1728, the definition of Chaos, a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order. The sailboat is utterly confused, was in serious danger and could have caused an accident. The sailboat was so in the wrong! I'm sorry you think my description is way over the top. What would you suggest as a captivating title? I appreciate your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@bobsch-gd6ze, I would have to agree with you, a sailing boat under power. Thanks for finding the lounge, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. Best...Corrie
@bobsch-gd6ze, Bob, you are just across the pond in Boundary Bay. It's the same on this side, overcast. You live in a beautiful spot, close enough, yet far enough away from the big city. Best...Corrie
@davidb3172, ah Ok, thanks for the explanation. Your analogy made me chuckle. I too have made a mess of the English language, many times...lol. Best....Corrie
@falconinflight6235, wow, you had the coolest job! When you flew Otters, where they turbine or radial engines? Other than pictures, I have not seen a radial engine Otter, maybe someday. I am grateful you found the lounge, the front row seat is reserved for you. I hope you will visit often. Thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best...Corrie
@robertwarner5963, it's a common theme in Victoria too. Thanks for finding the lounge today. I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
your voice sounds off today? Are you angry because of a messy lounge? Maybe you need a little love and affection for the weekend. Hope you are ok and enjoy your weekend
@gettingold59, Allan, you make me laugh. You know, good help is hard to find these days....lol. I'm a bit of a neat freak, and a messy lounge can put a frown on my face. Don't worry, I took the liberty to tidy the lounge on my own. Funny you mention my voice, there were a couple of things going on. I was angry at the sailboat for their ingnorance and I've been battling a rotten cold for the past few days. Thanks for always finding the lounge, I am truly grateful for your kind words and support. Best...Corrie
That's not chaos - it's a quick resolution of a potentially hazardous situation. Everyone was on the ball - EXCEPT the sailboat. Are they fined for that incursion?
@michaelfisher6354, thanks Michael, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. It's a good thing there was a quick resolution and everyone was on the ball, EXCEPT the sailboat. This incident just shouldn't happen.....ever! I'm not sure if fines are levied or not, there should be. Best....Corrie
Why stop at boaters if you want to impose excessive fines? Run a red light or get caught using a cell phone while driving and you're a danger to the public and should have your vehicle seized. Get caught jaywalking and you're also a danger since a car might have to swerve to avoid killing you and that car might hit somebody else. Maybe 3 months in jail would teach people to use crosswalks. Or does that seem harsh since you drive a car and walk and might one day be subject to one of these punishments? Let's not forget that these floatplane operators are private companies that convinced (bribed) the government to privatize part of the ocean to help their profits and that sailboats were on the water thousands of years before floatplanes ever came along.
@the_omg3242, there is no denying what you say makes so much sense and is truthful. Society today has a very real sense of entitlement and the rules only apply to some. I am an avid walker, it's how I find my content. I mentioned in earlier comment that I, and 2 others, were nearly wiped out by a motorist running a red light yesterday. We were half way across the crosswalk with the big WALK sign. What happens to the driver when the police aren't around? Nothing! If no body saw it happen, did it really happen? I appreciate your comment and engagement, thank you. Best....Corrie
I used Harbour Air between Vancouver BC and Vancouver Island, One of the highlights of that business trip. But as a Finn, I was a bit worried about the Island end because of possible driftlogs, we have those too near papermills. And, the saddest thing I learned that thay are planning to ruin those wonderful planes by turning them electric... I will not be using those Flying Ladyshaves, just because the danger of the now available battery technology. A battery fire would just kill everyone on board, and as the insurance companies will consider the risks involved, the insurance costs alone will make them switch back to real engines. The green stupidity must be stopped, no matter what. As is well documented, the Green Movement was created to cause harm to the West. The DDR was ordered by the Soviet Union to invent a movement that is not openly leftist. DDR then ordered the West German communists to contact former naz1s (yes...) who had already started creating a green party. That "unholy alliance" was based on common hatred against the West and will to cause harm to the Western industry and societies, The first Green Party meeting was held 1976, and from there is "the photograph all the Greens of the world would like to destroy"; the West German communists celebrated with former naz1s. So, connecting dots, anyone? The green movement was not created to protect nature. It was created to cause harm. Documented, no use to deny it. DDR documented everything. Now we have wind "power", "climate change", "carbon taxes", electric cars, etc. The winner of Nobel Prize for physics, John F Clauser said: "There is no climate emergency","the (official)climate science is pseudoscience", and "the IPCC is the worst source of dangerous misinformation". That is because he knows that the greenhouse effect of the CO2 is logarithmic, that means that only doubling the concentration of the CO2 in the atmosphere can create a measureable rise in global temperature. The snail pace rise of today can not cause any measureable rise. That is a scientific fact. Not widely published in the media, though... Anyone can google "climate sensitivity" and find that out. No other CO2 related mechanisms have been found. We have been lied to. Biggest hoax of the history.
@timokuusela5794, Timo, thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. I can't deny that you make some very valid and truthful comments. I am skeptical going "electric" is the correct answer, that being said I definitely don't know the answer. As with anything we don't know, education is right path forward. I'm the half blind camera lady that loves seaplanes and nature. Thanks for sharing the journey. Best...Corrie
Just proves that Victoria like Vancouver harbor is poorly marked for the seaplane runway. They should be better marked with buoys with flashing strobe lights that indicate a takeoff or landing like they have in Nanaimo. Time Transport Canada got its act together before there is another accident like in Vancouver. This is a harbor first and an airport second.
@drumswest5035, thanks for finding the lounge, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. In my opinion, Victoria Harbour is well marked with buoys and has at least four flashing strobe lights and a well run patrol system. The harbour map was easy to find, clearly showing the harbour laneways. I have spent hundreds of hours in both Victoria and Vancouver harbour, recording the comings and goings. It is almost always an uneducated mariner causing the problems. The harbour is a harbour. It has rules that need to be followed. If the rules were followed all the time, it would be a harmonious place. I almost got hit in a crosswalk yesterday because a driver blatantly ran a red light. The rules only apply to those that chose to follow them. Sorry for my rant, I just see too much stupidity on a regular basis. Best....Corrie
I would argue the opposite. In terms of traffic, there are vastly more seaplanes arriving and departing than boats. Victoria has a control tower in the harbor for the aircraft, but not for boats. Lastly, until a float plane lifts off, it's a watercraft, just like the sailboats. They both use the wind to 'fly'. I've come into Victoria many times in my boat, and it's always been clear that we boat drivers have to work our way around the seaplanes, who have priority.
@johnmarshall6702, I appreciate your knowledgeable comment and support, thank you. It's refreshing to hear from a mariner that knows the rules of the harbour. Victoria is a beautiful harbour to motor into, and It's a beautiful harbour to takeoff and land. When rules are followed, it's a harmonious balance. Best....Corrie
@@johnmarshall6702seaplanes do not have priority if you review the maritime laws. I have had these discussions with both Harbor Air ( Baxter Air at the time) and Transport Canada when i had my boat. There is going to be an accident one day as traffic for both will only get busier.
@drumswest5035, I couldn't agree more. It is sad but true, and I don't like to forecast the future, however, I do think the potential is there for an accident one day. Exponential growth is happening in every sector of life and business. That translates to busier everywhere. Look at how many trucks have hit overpasses on the mainland lately, it's an epidemic that comes back to lack of training and education. I appreciate your engagement, thank you. We learn by having the conversation. Best...Corrie
@PeterNGloor, I have a tribute video for the little Beaver that was recently involved in recent accident in Vancouver. It’s not too many boats around, it’s uneducated boaters not following or knowing the rules. I appreciate your engagement and support, thank you. Best….Corrie
@gburow01, thanks George. I am grateful for your engagement and support. I know private seaplanes and probably charters land at Pat Bay. I grew up in the Pat Bay neighbourhood and took off in a Cessna 172 many years ago. Such a great experience, one I will never forget. I wonder if the water runway and the land runway are in too close to each other in proximity? It would make sense to have commercial seaplane services out there. Best....Corrie
Well, seeing what happened in the Vancouver Harbor the other month, with the plane hitting the boat, I’m sure everybody’s taking those type of violations much more seriously, and I’m hopeful that sailboat captain got a hefty hefty fine when he got back to the dock
@DavidWsTrainVideos, thanks David for your engaging comment. I'm not sure if there are fines issued, but there should be. I'm trying not to speculate as to what happened in Vancouver on June 8th. The Transportation Safety Board will let us know exactly what happened. I appreciate you found the lounge, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. Best...Corrie
It's rare if not unheard of to get a fine for things like that. Recreational boating doesn't work that way. Mostly you might get approached by a patrol boat which tells you what to do. Not sure how Canada handles boat operator licensing, but in the US (and many boats entering Victoria are American), if you are over a certain age, you don't need any documentation, license or training. Under that age, you need some simple training, but you don't get a 'license' in the way of motor vehicles. So I'm pretty certain nothing happened to the sailboat given he wasn't violating Federal marine rules, just the harbor rules. Might be different if you are operating an ocean-going cargo or passenger ship. On the other, catching the wrong fish in the wrong place can get you BIG fines, both in Canada and US.
@johnmarshall6702, I'm thinking the same. No fine, an escort out of harms way, and a stern warning. I appreciate your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@selfdefender8609, it's true, uneducated mariners happens all too often. Should never be where it is in the harbour! Thanks for your engagement and support. Best...Corrie
@user-vl9yc9zd7h, you're right, I'm a drama queen. If being deeply concerned about harbour safety makes me a drama queen, so be it. Lack of regard for harbour rules can be fatal. I've seen far too many uneducated mariners put the lives of others at risk. Thanks for your engagement. Best....Corrie
@als1023, thanks Al. I appreciate you are on the safety side of the conversation. I am truly grateful for your kind words, engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@danclark9987, thanks Dan, your comment is short, sweet and true! Thanks for finding the lounge, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. Best...Corrie
Last week another ( person ) deliberately hit a float plane. Purely to collect CASH , claiming to be too Stupid to operate a boat, but not stupid enough to sue for damages. You are Damaged! Evil people Here. Wake up.
@davidlazaruk5088, thanks David for your engagement and support. I hope the scenario you mention about deliberate is not true. I'm hopeful the Transportation Safety Board of Canada will determine the factors surrounding the accident. There is no excuse for stupidity, but it happens all the time. Stupid is as stupid does. Best...Corrie
@richardnoggen1674, thanks Richard. I am truly grateful for your kind words and support. My channel is on an exponential growth spurt, thanks for being a part of the journey. Best...Corrie
@richardnoggen1674, Richard, you understand how the "system" works, and I thank your for helping me. It has been a journey for sure. I am trying to figure out how we know each other? Best...Corrie
@adamsons2890, thanks for your engaging question of "chaos?". The definition of chaos, "a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.". The analogy perfectly fits the "wayward sailboat". Thanks for finding the lounge today, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
During the second takeoff (the Twin Otter) the pilot performed an interesting maneuver where he used a touch of aileron to lift the right float first. By getting that float up off the water he reduced the drag caused by the floats in the water by 50%, allowing the aircraft to accelerate to takeoff speed just a little faster. This is known by seaplane pilots as “walking it off”.
@ELMS, you made me smile, thank you. I find it interesting the tiny details people pick up on and then share their knowledge of what just happened. I'm the camera lady with a passion for watching seaplanes, I had no idea I would learn so much about them. In my early videos, from far far away, I couldn't tell the difference between a Beaver and an Otter. Or an Otter from a Grand Caravan. I got it now.....lol. I am sincerely grateful for your knowledgeable engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
All float plane pilots are trained to gain lift by rocking , it is normal, and done on every takoff you see , just about.
Commerical carriers use this technique , some privates maybe not.
It is done to reduce the heavy drag produced by the floats.
@als1023, thank you Al. I am thankful that those in the know, share the "know". As I often say, I'm just the camera lady that loves to watch the comings and goings of these amazing machines. I learn from the passengers that visit the lounge. I am truly grateful for your knowledge, engagement and support. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie
Your confidence and presence gives the sense of a person that is well versed in their content .
I did not know ( when watching some of your other vids in the past ) that you were
"just the camera lady" ... aka a spotter . I assumed you were deeply involved with float plane aviation .
If you can present like that without us knowing , then that is evidence of the quality of your endeavors.
Keep the variety coming !
P.S. - Hopefully there are stiff fines for anyone that ventures into the aviation zone on the water .....( even if the boats are mechanically affected ) ....... if they have mechanical issues and drift , they should be obligated to radio a distress call that they are experiencing a loss of control . Then upgrade the call if they are getting close to the "runway" .
That being said , why do they need to be that close to the aviation zone anyway .
I guess they like to get rained on when the floats drain overhead .
@user-uu1wc6yz5z, thank your for your kind words and support, I am sincerely grateful. My goal is to get a little bit better with each video. This TH-cam journey has been the learning curve of my life. I had no idea that I'd be the "prep cook" the "head cook" the "dishwasher" the "server" and the "manager" all at one time.....lol. It astounds me how often I have to watch the harbour patrol avert a potentially dangerous situation. Some of the newbie kayakers are truly clueless and pose the most danger. The kayakers put their own lives in jeopardy when they think they can cross the harbour and outrun an incoming tug boat or a ferry. The commercial traffic that flows in and out of the harbour know the rules and it shows. The harbour patrol does a great job keeping everyone as safe as possible. Best...Corrie
I flew the Twin Otter and Beaver out of YWH in early 2000 . Summer was always a challenge due to high winds and boats . etc . This brings back memories of me being a young man . HAHA . Thanks for the great video / The float flying was the most fun and challenging flying i ever did in my 35 years of working as a pilot .
@fifislife63, thanks for your kind words, engagement and support, I am truly grateful. You had an amazing career, and I am happy my video brings back good memories of days gone by. I hope you will visit the lounge again, front row seat is reserved for you. It is on my bucket list to sit in the right seat of a Beaver and record the journey. Best...Corrie
Hi From England. I have been lucky enough to have visited Victoria twice, and it's one of my favourite cities in the world. We actually stayed at the Coast hotel shown in your film, and I well remember waking up each morning to the sound of Harbour Air aircraft taking off. Thanks for bringing back some very fond memories.
@user-do2rv4db9k, Peter, I'm so happy you've found the lounge, you knew the front row seat was for you. Welcome aboard. I am sincerely grateful for your kind words, engagement and support. When the wind blows in the right direction and my windows are open, I too can hear the seaplanes take off. It's a sound that never gets boring. The Coast is great hotel in a great location, it is in the background of many of my videos. I'm surprised how many lovely people from England find my channel, it warms my heart. I have been to England once and went to the Duxford Air Museum. A whole day at Duxford wasn't enough time. I hope you will visit the lounge often. Best...Corrie
Hi Corrie,
Beautiful video, and the music is perfect.
I was lucky enough to spend a week in Vancouver in February 2023 and my family and had a city and mountains tour with Harbour Air, on a glorious weather day. Unfortunately we had not enough time to go to Victoria ; I should go back to BC.
Regards from France
@phd7457, wow, sounds like you had an amazing visit to Vancouver, it is a beautiful city surrounded by mountains and the ocean. If you make it back this way you should definitely come to Victoria. Let me know if you come back this way, I’d love to give you and your yours a tour of Victoria. I posted a city tour video my dad and I took with Harbour Air, it was magnificent. Thank you for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful.
Hey Corrie , A sailboat under power is a power boat . For the rules of navigation a seaplane on the water under power is also a powerboat until it lifts off . I am single engine land and sea pilot and a USCG licensed Capt . Enjoyed your video .
@geraldbaily170, thanks for your knowledgable engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best...Corrie
Then you should know this IS basically a (Very dangerous) water (take off and landing) Airport (and like all US airports no one is allow in the flight paths and for good reason all are subject to felony Airport Trespass here in the USA). With that said a Seaplane has stand on flight path right of way in landing, designated runway and the rest is true to what you wrote.
@boats2474, it all comes back to education and lack there of. If the rules were followed we wouldn't be having this conversation. The lack of education in most industry comes down to "learning on the fly", so to speak. I know many exceptional mariners, pilots and commercial drivers, this conversation is not about the rule followers. The training today is not what it once was. Here in BC, especially in the Vancouver area, commercial vehicles are constantly hitting highway overpasses because the driver forgot to lower the box. Mind boggling. Thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best...Corrie
What about when a seaplane is taking off but not airborn, is it not then restricted in its ability to manoeuvre? So would have right of way over other boats?
@RyanA14, thanks Ryan, I am grateful for your engagement and support. I honestly am not the one to give an accurate answer to your query. I am neither a pilot or a mariner. I can almost guarantee someone that knows the correct answer will assist. Best...Corrie
This is better than when I was actually there. Delightful. Thank you, Left Coast Corrie.
@nemo227, thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Stay tuned, lots more great content in the works. Best...Corrie
Ah yes - Mr. Mozart - and some great timing with his music and the flights!
@Capnblinski, thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Music is a tough one, I'm happy you enjoyed it. I'm a rookie editor, sometimes I get it right, sometimes not so much. Best....Corrie
Nice pairing Corrie - the Prague symphony and seaplanes! 🙂
@mmgm8752 , thanks for your kind engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Music is such a personal thing and the wrong music destroy what was otherwise a good video. I appreciate your approval. Best...Corrie
Nicely done video, and a trip down memory lane for me! Last visit to Victoria we stayed at the Inn at Laurel Point and enjoyed watching the HA sea planes come and go.
Wow, many of those planes are my age...
@pstonard, Peter, I am honoured you found the lounge, the front row seat is reserved for you. I am sincerely grateful for your kind words, engagement and support, thank you. A trip down memory lane is a special place. I have to admit, some of these old beauties are as exceptional today, as the day they rolled off the assembly line. Without a doubt, a testament to the engineering marvel and vision of some amazing individuals. These seaplanes serve us well and have aged equally well. We can only hope to age so gracefully. Best...Corrie
I've always enjoyed watching the floats drain off after take-off.
@Mo_Taser, thanks for finding the lounge again, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. I agree, it's pretty cool to see the water vapour drain off. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie My pleasure. I've subscribed and I find your videos to be relaxing and stress-free which isn't a bad thing nowadays. 👍
@Mo_Taser, relaxing and stress free is an amazing compliment, thank you. Best....Corrie
First time here - great video! Looking forward to future views and toward checking out the library!
@billstruth1128, thanks Bill, I am sincerely grateful you found the lounge and made your way to the best seat in the place, the front row. Welcome aboard! My videos are always original and is new footage every week. This half blind, passionate lady with a camera is overjoyed that people enjoy watching what I see. Thanks for coming on this journey with me, it's a journey worth sharing. Go easy on me when you watch my beginner videos, I've come a long way since the early days, and that's not long ago. Best...Corrie
The jib on that sailboat looked shredded
@efoxxok7478, thanks for finding the lounge. I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. You mention the jib looked shredded, I thought the same. Best...Corrie
You have a very pleasant and easy to listen to voice. Added more enjoyment to the video.
@davelee9087, thanks Dave, you made me blush. We are our own worst critics, and I am no exception. It took me a long time to believe that I had a voice worth sharing. I credit the viewing audience and my bestie for encouraging me to be more vocal in my videos. I do my best to speak clearly, concise and to not get too excited. Your kind words and support means the world to me, thank you. I am grateful you found the lounge, I hope you will return. Best...Corrie
Nice job, Corrie, thanks for the video.
@billt2341, thanks Bill, I am grateful you found the lounge today. I sincerely thank you for your kind words and support. Best...Corrie
Beautiful! Thank you. See you next video.
@ccv3237, thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. I will see you in the next video! Best...Corrie
Great video and I enjoyed seeing DH aircraft from the 1950s still flying 👍🇳🇿
@JohnR-NZ, thanks John for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. The longevity is a testament to the engineering and maintenance schedule. These beauties are quite remarkable. Best....Corrie
Wow was that windy.thanks for sharing.have a great weekend
@shaunpavery-pn5jq Shaun, I am grateful you visit the lounge week after week. It is the kind words and support that has taken my channel to the next level and I am sincere when I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. TH-cam is a journey I could have never imagined and I'm so glad you are sharing it with me. Have an amazing weekend! Best...Corrie PS, it was really windy, which my favourite time to film, even though I know the audio will be terrible.
Nice video. I just found your channel and subscribed. As an East Coast boater and private pilot I hope to visit Vancouver in the future.
@johnwolfe6213, thanks John, I am sincerely grateful for your kind words and support. When you visit Vancouver, let me know and I'll show you the cool plane spotting spots. Victoria is pretty awesome too. I'm so happy you found your front row seat, it's the best one in the lounge. Best...Corrie
De Havilland are such elegant aircraft!
@CanadianSmoke, you speak the truth, I couldn't agree more. De Havilland are such elegant aircraft! Thanks for visiting the lounge, I'm happy you found the front row seat, it's always reserved for you. I am truly grateful for your kind words and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie BTW, your camera work is excellent.... I think I'll watch a few more. When my father returned from overseas in 1945, he was stationed for a while at Pat's Bay, B.C. as a training pilot for PBY Catalinas.
@CanadianSmoke, thanks for your kind comment about my camera work. It's been a lot of trial and error, hundreds of hours holding my camera as steady as my boney little hands can manage, and trying not to move too fast. Your comment about Pat Bay brought back a flood of memories. I was fortunate to grow up overlooking YYJ and have flown out of Pat Bay in a private Cessna 172. I lived on the Saanich Peninsula until 7 years ago, when I moved to downtown Victoria. Your Dad had an amazing career, that is too cool that he was a training pilot for PBY Catalinas. We are grateful for his service to Canada. It would be a treat to capture footage of one of a PBY Catalina landing. Thanks for sharing your great story. Best...Corrie
Lovely video clips of Victoria harbour seaplane operations, but spoiled by the title. I do take strong exception to your characterization as "Chaos at Victoria Harbour! Wayward . . .", which it certainly was not. There was a sailboat where it should not have been. It was directed clear by Victoria Harbour Authority and operations continued in an orderly fashion, but never descending into chaos. Perhaps the purpose was to get viewer attention, but the result was misleading and unprofessional.
@johnrobertson9396, thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. I sincerely apologize that you feel mislead. It is never my intention to be click baity or unprofessional. I have witnessed far too many ignorant mariners on the harbour and it frustrates me. This incident is no exception. The harbour patrol should never have to use their flashing lights, but they do. Best...Corrie
Chaos in the comments!
@robertherrmann4823, thanks Robert. I appreciate your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrieive boated for 18 years in vancouver harbor and have seen a lot of stupid moves both by pilots and mariners so lets not just jump on the mariner, a lot of bad pilots out there too. My boat was almost hit like the latest Vancouver incident years ago and the pilot admitted later he was in the wrong ( long and sloppy take off, went outside his boundaries and he underestimated his load. The airline owner asked me not to report the incident as the pilot was a rookie with not a lot of experience )
That's called clikbait
Again...a great video thanks Bestie❤
@christineschroetter3708, Christine, your kind words and support means the world to me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. The journey is more fun when shared with others, thanks from coming along. Best....Corrie
Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing. I have flown with Harbor air out of Vancouver in a Beaver where I sat in the right seat. I am a licensed pilot, but of course I could not so much as touched the controls, but I sure wanted to. I’ve flown a lot of aircraft, but never a seaplane.
@spitfirekid1, thanks for finding the lounge today. I am truly grateful for your kind engagement and support, thank you. I am really jealous of you, but I'll get over it....lol. It is on my bucket list to sit in the right seat of a Beaver and record the journey. I've sat in the right seat of an Otter on a few occasions and that is spectacular. I hope you will return to the lounge. Best....Corrie
Fantastic coverage Corrie
@jamesburnside3023, thanks Jim, I am sincerely grateful for your always kind words and support. We've been on this youtube journey together for some time now, it's a ride for sure. I love watching your channel too, you are a great creator! I learn from watching quality, and that is you. I hope all is well with you. Best....Corrie
Wow. You have outdone yourself! Very nice video editing captions along with the classic music. I hope they fined that sailboat operator!
@hamradio3716, I am grateful for your kind words and support, thank you! This TH-cam journey has been the learning curve of my life. I am always unsure with music, that being said the best days on the harbour are windy! Wind makes terrible audio, even with good equipment. I agree, there should be a fine for stupidity. Hope all is well with you. Best....Corrie
A few more suggestions as I drink my morning coffee here in Ottawa, Canada. You might have used a different music score for different parts of the story. The first piece, where Harbour Patrol was racing toward the errant sailboat was perfect!
Another more up beat music score could be used when the sea planes take off and land. Audio mixing becomes very tricky when you have wind noise, the roar of the sea plane taking off and the background music (which I suggest could be muted or reduced
to a lower level). Corrie, please don’t take these suggestions as negative feedback. You have already mastered some powerful video editing skills and it shows in your ‘production’.
A couple more iterations and perhaps you can submit your work to the Victoria and/or Vancouver Tourist Bureaus. Have a superb day!
@hamradio3716, I am sincerely open minded to good suggestions and I appreciate your kind, thoughtful, positive, steps forward. I have already uploaded the next couple of weeks offerings, as summer gets happily chaotic in my world. I am a lover of live music and outdoor festivals, air shows, live baseball, and spending quality outdoor time with good friends. It's all great filming opportunities to share later. I am seriously contemplating having AI assist with making my own background music. Oh boy, another learning curve....lol. Please continue to assist me in better "production" hints and suggestions, it's how I learn and grow. Have a great weekend, hope it's not too hot. Best...Corrie
AI generated sound tracks from a video stream sounds like an amazing project. Not sure what free toolkits are out there. You could start by using textual input describing each scene, including the start and end times. That might be doable. The audio levels would have to fade out and then fade in for the next scene change. Getting to this stage would be impressive. Keep us posted on your progress. PS. A few Google searches turned up some very good leads. Definitely cutting edge !
@hamradio3716, you make me smile, thank you. I'm on the learning curve of my life and it's a steep one. It will take me a while, but you'll slowly notice my production improvements. I've been testing a little bit of AI prompting, that is a skill all in itself. Some AI music services are free and some are paid subscription. At this stage of the game, I have to keep my spending in check, I spend a lot on useful subscriptions and I know I need more. Best...Corrie
The greatest place on earth to watch Otters.... and a grand little town.
@jmpersonal2402, I am truly grateful for your kind words and support, thank you. Victoria is a great Otter Spotter paradise with a stunning city for the backdrop. Thanks for finding the lounge, the front row seat has the best view. It’s reserved for you. Best…Corrie
Becoming all too common now. Boat owners not bothering to familiarize themselves with the "rules of the road" of harbours they may choose to visit before arriving there and/or those locals who purchase a boat and drop it in the water after thinking they've covered all the bases by making sure there's a fully stocked fridge full of booze.
@brustar5152 , Bru, you hit the nail on the head! It would take me all day to rant about entitled mariners with disregard for rules and safety. I personally know of an entitled mariner that paid a lawyer to fight an impaired charge that he got on the water. He was impaired, he admitted it. The lawyer got him off, cause that's what they are paid to do. On the other hand, most mariners are skilled, knowledgeable and follow the rules. It's usually the minority, uneducated, or entitled that make us sit up and take notice. I appreciate your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
Boating drunk has always been a thing. It's the only machine you can generally operate while impaired and get away with it.
@johnmarshall6702, it's sad but true, boating drunk is still a thing. Best....Corrie
Awesome video! Thank you!
@sufysprojects2689, I appreciate your kind words and support, thank you. It's a fun journey, welcome aboard! Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie I’m working the dock for a bush operator in north Saskatchewan, we work with beavers, otters and caravans every day, if you want some footage, I’ll be happy to send you some! It won’t be as high quality as yours though, but it will be from very up close, given that I untie the ropes…. Let me know! All the best!
@sufysprojects2689, wow, you are definitely up close and personal to some pretty cool seaplanes. That is an interesting job! I'd love to record from where you are, that would be a new experience. I appreciate your kind engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie yeah, we work in and out of planes all day, you might be able closer to them if you ask at the Harbour air office/terminal!
@sufysprojects2689, food for thought, just ask....lol. I know a few good people that work at Harbour Air, someday when I get my nerve up, I will ask if i can get up close and record the little details of these amazing seaplanes. I have no affiliation with Harbour Air, they just so happen to be one of my favourite local business'. Best...Corrie
Absolutely amazing seeing 70 year old airplanes operated on salt water going strong!
@smacfe, thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. I couldn't agree more, these old airplanes are still as good and relevant today as the day they started flying. There was a need for a good bush plane, De Havilland filled need. I find the longevity of these machines truly remarkable. I hope you will visit the lounge again. Best...Corrie
By the look of it, the single engine otters have been refitted with newer turboprop engines. You can tell by the more slender pointed nose, compared to the much larger snub-nose the older engines had. I flew in the old ones, and were they noisy!
@greenmanofkent, I'm rarely a jealous person, but I am jealous that you've experienced a radial engine Otter. That is amazing! I have yet to see an Otter with a radial engine, only in pictures. The vazar turbines are an outstanding conversion and are actually pretty quiet inside. I have a few videos uploaded where I sat in the right seat and recored the adventure, the audio shows how the engine noise isn't that bad. I do love the nostalgia of the old technology and the sounds. I have a few videos with Beavers that have been converted. The Beavers with the new engines are still amazing, but the old ones are just way more cool. Thanks for your kind words, engagement and support. Best....Corrie
The Otters have been re-engine with PT6 the most used small turboprop in existence. I've not flown in a radial engined Otter though I have had the pleasure of a radial engined Beaver
@mothmagic1, Ian, other than photos, I have not seen a radial engine Otter. I'd love to see one. Best...Corrie
Victoria has one of the most beautiful skylines that I have seen, from a boat perspective. St. Thomas, USVI, where I live, has another. We see boats always in the way of our daily seaplanes but usually they are resolved without harbor police. They DO come close, though. Stop by someday to see. I’ll give you a tour of the #SandfloorSynagogue, one of the oldest on the Western Hemisphere.
It is windy (for the boater, maybe) and we have fewer boaters who do not understand rules … but more drunken ones, I’m sure. Nice music. A Russian composer or is this “Night on Bald Mountain”? 10 on 10 for this video. Subscribed.
@robkunkel8833, thanks Rob, I am truly grateful for your kind words, engagement and support. I have been to St. Thomas, it is without a doubt, a beautiful place to be. I can well imagine there is an issue with drunk boaters, it's a common issue. I am never sure when adding music to a video, sometimes I get it right, sometimes not so much. If I make my way to St. Thomas, I will take you up on the tour of the #SandfloorSynagogue. Thanks for fining the lounge, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
Excellent video. Certainly have a good cross wind.
@MurraydeLues, Murray, I'm happy you found your front row seat, it was reserved just for you. It was definitely a good cross wind. These blustery conditions make for the best action shots. I'm sure the passengers don't love the wind, it can be a bit unsettling if you aren't used to it. I myself, love a bumpy ride. Thanks for your kind words and support, I am sincerely grateful. I hope you will visit the lounge often. Best...Corrie
I was amazed at the age of some of these planes. 70 years of exposure to saltwater and still going strong !
@roycarpenter6380, I’m amazed how exceptionally well these beautiful machines hold up. I often watch the dock attendants doing their job and they give the seaplanes a really good fresh water bath every day. Thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Best….Corrie
Love the footage!
@kenbarthSimAV8tor, Ken, your kind words and support means the world to me, thank you. It is a pleasure to call you friend. Hope all in well in the valley. Stay well. Best....Corrie
I like it that you panned slowly back to each plane in the queue. In too many videos the amatures pan so quickly, everything is a blur and I feel queasy.
@guypehaim1080, I am sincerely grateful for your kind words and support, thank you. I have to chuckle, I still consider myself a rookie/amateur. It still sometimes happens fast and I have to turn quickly, I do mess up sometimes and it makes me feel queasy too. I’m getting better at chopping the fast pan and replace it with a transition to the same scene, if that makes sense. Thanks for visiting the lounge, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best….Corrie
I live in Vic West and see float planes taking off and landing from my apartment. When landing, it always looks like they are crashing when they disappear behind the buildings.
@andrewgrandfield7214, I know exactly what you are talking about, when the seaplanes come over the bridge and make the big corner towards the harbour, it looks quite ominous. I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Thanks for finding the lounge, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
Where was the pursuit boat in Vancouver Coal Harbour?
@halbrown7121, I wondered that same thing myself, where was the harbour patrol? Things are done differently in
Vancouver. I hope this unfortunate accident is a learning experience and it never happens again. I'm pretty sure The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will have some improvement ideas. It's unfortunate, but sometimes out of bad things, comes good things. I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
Massive fines required!
@adamsulis99, Adam, I couldn't agree more. Ignorance puts lives in jeopardy, it's that simple. Thanks for finding the lounge. I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
Well it is a good thing Viking Air bought the OME designation from De Havilland to continue keeping these birds in the air.
@gragor11, right you are! I couldn't agree more that it is a good thing Viking Air bought the OME designation from De Havilland. I know many people that work for Viking Air and have worked for Viking Air over the years. It's a great local company that provides decent paying jobs. Happy to have them on the Saanich Peninsula. I am grateful for your kind words and support, thank you. I hope you will visit the lounge often. Best....Corrie
One of my favorite cities.
@beverlychmelik5504, Beverly, we're on the same page. Victoria is one of my favourite cities too. I will never lose sight of how fortunate I am to be third generation born and raised here. Thanks for your kind words and support. Best...Corrie
Big problem with these planes, they allways tend float while landing.
@piper0428, it's a good thing they float when they land. Thanks for finding the lounge. I am grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
Hello😄 Aviation and railroad nut from Surrey BC. Although I’ve lived just across from Victoria more than 3 decades I think I can count the number of times I’ve visited our Capital city in one hand. I should venture out to the Pacific coast for some landscape photography🙂
@psoon04286, Phillip, welcome to the lounge. I'm happy you found your front row seat, welcome aboard. If you make it across the pond, I will be sure to show you my favourite plane spotting spots. I have a couple spots, depending on the direction of wind. If you love photography, I can show you some pretty amazing scenery in Victoria. I am truly grateful for your kind words, engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
Love rhe music!
@railroad9000, you are very kind. Thank you for your positive encouragement and support, I am truly grateful. To music or not to music, it's a balancing act. Sometimes it goes well, sometimes not so much. I'm going to start experimenting with making AI music, time will tell how that goes. Another learning curve in my TH-cam journey. I'm a work in progress, be patient with me, it's coming. Best...Corrie
Perfect fflying music, too.
@gordonwallin2368, thanks Gordon, I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support. Welcome to the lounge, you found the front row seat, it was reserved just for you. The right music can make or break a good video. It's a challenge to get it right and sometimes I don't get it right. Best...Corrie
It’s very Victorian 😊
@DavidWsTrainVideos, thanks David. Best....Corrie
Wow! Exciting!!
Gavin, this was an exciting seaplane spotting day and was a wow for sure. I should put together a video of all the times I've recorded the harbour patrol chasing wayward boats. I'd say I'm surprised about how many boaters don't know the rules of the water, but I'm not. The harbour patrol provides an invaluable service, we are fortunate they keep the busy harbour safe. Gavin, I am truly grateful for your always kind words and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
Good video, there’s an app where you can listen to air traffic radio calls, you might consider pulling up the audio while these guys are dealing with this kind of thing, would be interesting. It’s called live atc, I think it’s $2.99
@solidplan8355, I appreciate the great suggestion, thank you. I do have the app and it works great, just not in Victoria. If you watch a Vancouver video of mine, the ATC chatter comes from the app. Victoria harbour doesn't have an actual control tower, although it looks like it does. NAV Canada provides "flight services", but doesn't control the flow of traffic. I've tried the app in Victoria and the audio is very hit and miss. I film with my iPhone 13 promax, so when I hit record, the audio from the app gets turned off. When Im in Vancouver, I use my phone to record and a second one plays the app and I have a good microphone. Thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Best...Corrie
I don't know what happened to my post yesterday so i'll try again. This and the Beaver accident in Vancouver should be required viewing for leisure boaters in both locations before they are allowed on the water.
@mothmagic1, thanks Ian, I am truly grateful for your always kind words and engagement. Something has to be done to improve safety on the water, but I don't know the answer. I'm not a big fan of using the word stupid, but geez, it seems to be everywhere. like I said in the video, "there should be a fine for stupidity." Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrieAgreed., some of the behaviour confirms the theory that common sense isn't all that common.
Very cool vid! VH is a beautiful harbor. Harbor police shadow! Bet that was uncomfortable!
@mfgc2610, Dan, thanks for finding the lounge today. I'm happy you chose the front row seat, it was reserved just for you. I am gobsmacked at the stupidity of a small number boaters. Most are very knowledgeable, do know, and follow the rules. It's the select few that are clueless and put lives in danger. I appreciate your kind words and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
Awesome!!
@facitair, thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Best....Corrie
Nice video! My favorite aircraft. Radial Beaver, Canadair cl-415, dash 8 Q400. I would get a Q400 as a private aircraft over any jet. Why? The sound and stol capabilities!
@HuckThis1971, thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. I have a thing for a radial engine Beaver, it's on my bucket list to sit in the right seat in a Beaver and record the journey. I'm on the same page with you, it's the sound! I hope you will visit the lounge again. The front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrieSubscribed! Keep em' coming. I work at the Challenger plant in YUL. I see 650 and 3500 every day!
@HuckThis1971, I appreciate you subscribed, thank you. Oh my goodness! You see a lot of aircraft in any given day, that's impressive. I have been hanging out at the harbour for the past couple of days, the wind has been just right for great for recording take offs and landings. I'm sure the passengers don't love the wind and even a couple of pilots don't. Friday afternoon a Beaver was on final, almost touched down, wasn't happy with the situation(I'm not sure why), full throttle and decided to go around. The Beaver came at the harbour from the other direction and landed without incident. Yesterday an Otter touched one pontoon in the water, wasn't happy and aborted the landing, full throttle out of the situation. He flew around the harbour, tried again and landed without incident, the wind was pretty bad. I am grateful for your kind words and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
Where was the harbour master in Coal Harbour?
@tinman610, I couldn't agree more with your comment. In my opinion, the Victoria Harbour patrol does an exceptional job. Yes, it is their job to get it right, and they do. Fingers crossed, that out of a bad situation, we learn and it doesn't happen again. Thanks for your engagement and support. Best....Corrie
In general, motorized craft have to give way to sail powered boats. Lots of exceptions, maybe in sea plane landing areas.
But here, the sailboat is running on its engine.
@robertewalt7789, thanks Robert. I am grateful for your engagement and support. To know is to know, and you know. Best...Corrie
Why the music? It would be a lot better without it, so we could hear the sounds of the planes taking off and landing.
@greenmanofkent, why the music you ask? Hmm...the wind is really bad and sounds quite terrible. I spent a lot of time listening to the wind I found it overpowering. Sometimes I get it right, and sometimes I don't. This is one of those occasions. That being said, the music has had more positive feedback than negative. I appreciate your honesty and engagement, thank you. I'm a newbie editor and learn everyday. Best...Corrie
Isn't that single-engine aircraft a beaver not an otter
@stephenhudson8739, thanks for your question, I am always grateful for engagement and support. The two different De Havilland seaplanes in this video are 2 Otters and a Twin Otter. I used to make the same mistake, between a Beaver and an Otter. The difference is the seat capacity and power. Beavers are quite a bit shorter and has 4 windows, an Otter 6. Most Beavers still have the lovely radial engine but slowly over time are being converted to turbos, and some soon to be electric. Every Saturday the upload will have a Beaver, either a radial or turbo. I hope you will come back. Best...Corrie
Although I do appreciate classical music, I much prefer the sound of a PT6.
@-AV8R- , I couldn't agree more about the music. I grappled with how to deal with the wind audio, it is really terrible. My Vancouver seaplane videos don't have music, the ATC chatter helps fill the "dead air" void, and I rarely experience bad winds when I visit Vancouver. I listened to the windy audio many times before deciding to ad the music. I have hours of great footage from Victoria, it sits tucked in the back of the unused files due to terrible audio. It's a tough balance sometimes. I'm working with AI music to see if I can do better. For the most part I can make my camera do it's thing, I'm a rookie editor on an exponential learning curve. I am truly grateful for your honest comment and support, thank you. I hope you will visit the lounge often, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
For a windy day the chop doesnt look that bad. Interesting the sailboat wasn’t flying sail. 🤔
@marlinweekley51, it's a good thing the sailboat wasn't flying a sail, it would have been even more illegal than it was. The harbour speed is 5 knots. Thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. I hope you will visit the lounge often. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie as a seaplane pilot myself I find your videoes very interesting 👍
@marlinweekley51, thank you Marlin, I will take interesting every day of the week. That is awesome that you are a seaplane pilot! What type of seaplane do you fly? I am sincerely grateful you've found the lounge, it is a fun place to chat seaplanes and aviation in general. I am not a pilot, I just have a passion for aviation, and here we are. Best....Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie 182 on wip amphibs
@marlinweekley51, that is amazing! A 182 is a great airplane. Thanks for sharing your story. Best...Corrie
No exclusion zone????
@billwendell6886, thanks Bill for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. There is definitely an exclusion zone, and the sailboat was in violation of it. Simply put, the sailboat was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Thank goodness for the Harbour Patrol, they do an amazing job keeping the harbour safe. Best...Corrie
Flew van to Vic on twin otter seated behind former premier who died after a fall,on Pender, was very impressed by full flap landing. Felt like a nose dive into Vic harbour.
@amooseish, I too have flown on a Twin Otter, I took off from Victoria. I had planned on posting the Twin Otter journey, but rookie me forgot to hit record on the landing. I had to laugh at myself. Thanks for your kind words, engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best...Corrie
You need a wind screen for your phone/camera!!
@SailingtheLoungeResurrected, right you are, I do have one, it was that windy! My little Rode Wireless GO microphone has a wind screen, it's a great little mic. I appreciate your suggestion, thank you. I'm always looking for production improvements, to mitigate the wind is my biggest challenge. I hope you will visit the lounge again. I am grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
oh wow, they got rid of all the bushes and trees along the water's edge and near the pathway around Laurel Point since I was there last.
@swiftadventurer, that is impressive that you noticed the lack of bushes and trees on the water's edge. I'll try to explain what happened. Many years ago the land was a CIL Paint plant. I'm not sure who foot the bill, it would have been costly, but necessary. It took a couple of years to complete a full remediation of the contaminated land. Hence the no trees and bushes. I hope they restore some of the vegetation, the land looks lonely and bare. Thanks for your kind engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best....Corrie
A boat under way is more maneuverable than a seaplane taking off and should give way!
Final rule hardly ever obeyed:
Do whatever it takes to avoid a collision even disregarding the rules temporarily until the danger is past!
@railroad9000, your common sense comment makes so much sense! If only it would be so simple. Thanks for finding the lounge, I am truly grateful for your kind words, engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
Who has the right of way there, planes or boats and how do you communicate to each other
@edwardcave1947, thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. The sailboat entered the harbour in the wrong "lane" so to speak. The map of the harbour indicates the traffic scheme. Best...Corrie
Planes talk to planes, and the control tower. Small boats aren't required to talk to anyone, and many don't talk or listen at all, but if they do, it's with each other or on Channel 16. The Coho and other large ships talk with Marine Traffic and other ships as well as Channel 16. Sailboats are NOT allowed to put up their sails in portions of the harbor, so they are always motor vessels.
Planes adjust where and direction of landing/takeoffs depending on wind.
It sounds chaotic, but it's not bad at all as long as people follow the documented traffic flows and use the Mark 1 eyeballs.
@@leftcoastcorrie thanks, where I live, float planes are not used. Your arrangement must be working .
@johnmarshall6702, thanks for your knowledgeable comments. I don't have too many answers, so when I don't know, this is the best place for those in the know, to share the know. Best...Corrie
@edwardcave1947, Edward, you've it the jackpot if you want to see seaplanes, this is the place. The community here is very welcoming and engaging. I'm the half blind camera lady with a passion for recording life as it happens. The real knowledge comes from the audience that watches. I am grateful you've found the lounge, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best....Corrie
Although I could have some understanding for a boat under sail and somewhat at mercy of the wind, that boat was under engine power. Too many incompetent people in control of cars, boats, etc.
@HOWNDOG66, your comment could not be more true. I was almost hit in a crosswalk the other day. The WALK was clearly on for pedestrians to cross, half way across the road, a car went through the red light without so much as touching their brakes. Incompetence is the new reality and a dash of entitlement. It's unfortunate that some people have no clue how many lives can be put in danger because of ignorance. We are fortunate the harbour patrol is very aware of the surroundings all the time. It's actually quite entertaining to watch the Zodiaks work together to secure the harbour. Thanks for finding the lounge, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. Best....Corrie
Positive comment!
@johnreid4363, John, you make me laugh, thank you. You follow instructions well. I always say "give this video a thumbs up, leave a positive comment and subscribe to my channel. Thanks John for your "positive comment" and support, I am sincerely grateful. See you Friday at the Steamship Grill! Best....Corrie
That boat may have just had a bad day. Their jib looks torn up... maybe just distracted or raddled
@nathanaichase, I saw the bridge go up for this sailboat to leave the inner harbour, as I was heading to my plane spotting spot to record. When it left the harbour a few hours before, the jib was torn up. I'd guess just out for a little motoring for the afternoon, and probably distracted. Thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. I hope you will visit the lounge again, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
Proudly British Columbian, on the beautiful Canadian Pacific Coast, next stop Alaska.
@grahamkearnon6682, thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. I’m always looking for ways to improve and will continue to do so. Best…Corrie
If that is 'chaos '..it is well organised ..better than the Port of Vancouver appears to be ??
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w vancouver
@johnmay23, thanks John, I appreciate your engagement and support. Victoria is "organized", with the assistance of the Harbour Patrol. The harbour patrol really does "save the day" on many occasions. I won't speculate of the accident in Vancouver, although I have my thoughts on what happened, I am far from qualified from making judgement. In due time, The TSB will let us know the outcome of that unfortunate incident. As with any accident, hopefully lessons are learned and it never happens again. Best....Corrie
I’m new to seaplanes and have a simple newbie question. Why are we only seeing museum pieces in operation here? I can’t imagine trusting a 70 year old airframe that’s been operating in salt water all those years. Isn’t there anything more modern available for operations like this?
(I do realize that these planes have been retrofitted with turbo shaft engines that weren’t available when these airframes first took flight. But still, material science has progressed tremendously since the 1950’s.)
Beautiful city, Victoria. I took my elderly parents there on a vacation once. We arrived by car ferry from Seattle.
@Dave-ei7kk, thanks for making me smile, I am grateful you've come to the lounge. Your comment about museum pieces is pretty accurate. These seaplanes have updated avionics, skilled pilots and many safety upgrades. I'll get in one of these amazing seaplanes any day. When De Havilland got it right, they really got it right. If you visited Victoria years ago, you should come back. I'd be happy to show off the hidden gems of this magnificent city. Take a seaplane from Seattle, that would be an amazing way to get here. I will do that someday too. I hope you will visit the lounge again. Best...Corrie
Material science may have progressed but the fact is that nothing has yet been developed that matches the performance of these Otters in the range of conditions they operate.
@DSilverwood, thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. The Otter is still one of the most useful machines still flying. I love watching an Otter, here, there or anywhere. Best....Corrie
Answer is surprisingly simple... nobody has designed and built a better aircraft for this type of use since the 1950's. Cessna's Caravan isn't bad, but the Otters are still the better design for this kind of use.
However, at this point, I do wonder if any of the original parts are still on the Otters? A few Beavers are out there still flying with piston engines designed in the 1930's, but many/most have also been converted to PT6 turbine power. It doesn't hurt that Beavers and Otters and their PT6 turbines are all Canadian-designed and built. Local builders understand local operating conditions.
Some aircraft can apparently be kept flying indefinitely.
The fleet of American B-52 bombers are now getting new Rolls Royce engines (at the cost of billions) and the US plans on operating them until they are at least a hundred (100+) years old. The grandchildren of their original pilots are now flying them. Might get to great-grandchildren pilots before they get retired. Mind-blowing, but no bomber has been built since the early 60's that can do everything the B-52 can do.
Similar story for Otters.
@johnmarshall6702, isn't that the truth. The answer is often surprisingly simple. Sometimes we overthink and then triple overthink when the simple solution was the best, most efficient one. Best...Corrie
Chaos?
@redlock4004, chaos, the fact that the sailboat under power entered the harbour as an Otter was about to power up and take off. The dictionary definition of chaos, "a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order". I appreciate your engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
I guess after the incident vin Coal Harbour, they'll have a patrol boat there full now.
@Chuck59ish, I sure hope something good comes out of the Coal Harbour accident. Maybe they will have patrol boats, it would make sense. Thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie Coal Harbour and Burrard Inlet is much bigger than Victoria Harbour so it need patrol boats for sure.
Another great day on the Harbour. Thank You for the front row seat.. 😄
@randyhuffman9370, Randy, the front row seat is always reserved for you! I am grateful for your always kind words and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
“Sailboat ends up on runway due to rising sea level! Local denier claims it’s high tide. CBC interviews a professor.”
@flyovercounty1427, thanks for my smile of the day, you win....lol. I appreciate your fun engagement and support, thank you. I hope you will visit the lounge again, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie I up and subscribed
@flyovercounty1427, welcome aboard! Thanks for joining this fun, amazing community, the lounge is a petty fun place to hang out. Best....Corrie
😂
Get a windsock for your microphone. Please.
Great video, classical music. Please proof read... "manufacuted" is not in my english dictionary! 🙄
@normanlesmerises792, I'm laughing at myself. Note to self. Corrie, you made a mistake, be a better proof reader, typos are unprofessional and look tacky. Oh my goodness, I watched this video at least 4 times before I uploaded it. I usually catch my errors, this one slipped past me. You can't fix an error if you don't know about it, thanks making me aware. To know is to grow. I am truly grateful for your kind words, engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
I Agree John Roberts.
Goodbye channel!
@MichaelCuthbertson-zl6in, Michael, I am unsure how to positively respond to your comment. What do you mean by "Goodbye channel!"? If I have offended you or anyone else, I sincerely apologize. Best...Corrie
You forgot to include the recent one where the seaplane crashed into a boat that strayed onto the water runway...
@Lauren-vd4qe, thanks for finding the lounge Lauren, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. The video I posted last week is a tribute to the Beaver involved the crash. I'm trying not to speculate on the "real reason" for that crash. Hopefully The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will share the results of their investigation. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie have you ever flown in a beaver floatplane?
@Lauren-vd4qe, Lauren, it is on my bucket list to sit in the right seat of a Beaver and record the journey. I will get there someday. Have you flown in a Beaver? I am grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie yes i have. My brother was an airline captain for decades, he has 2 private planes of his own. one is a cessna 172 and the other is an aerobatic RV6. when i was 18 he took me for a short flight on a beaver floatplane. it was yellow and black. it was incredibly NOISY!! but FUN! but i never really liked flying. about 20 yrs ago i had the flight from hell coming back from the DR. flew thru a thunderstorm, people screaming crying, drink carts flying everywhere, the big guys in the aisle seats put the stewardesses on the floor and put their feet on them to hold them down, otherwise they wd have been thrown into the ceiling and killed. we all thought we were going to die. later the copilot came out after landing hrs later, he looked completely thrashed. the other passengers told me they have never ever had a flight like that in their whole life. never again.
@Lauren-vd4qe , Lauren, that is very cool that you got to fly in a Beaver with your brother. I can well imagine after your flight from hell, that you'd be a whole lot jittery to do it ever again. The experience sounds like a real life nightmare, I can't imagine. Fortunately you're here to talk about it. Best...Corrie
Hopefully, they got a ticket, and not the flight variety! 😄
@ShotInTheDark, thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. I hope they got a ticket and a hefty fine. It happens all to often in Victoria, uneducated mariners with not a clue what the harbour rules are. I found the map of the harbour in seconds, when I went looking for it. I hope you will visit the lounge often, the front row seat is reserved for you. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie actually, I dream of retiring to the island one day, maybe get a job as harbour patrol!
Where is this lounge you speak of, I’ll bring my camera?
@ShotInTheDark, You made me chuckle, thank you. The "lounge" is a metaphor for my channel, I give everyone a first class ticket and a front row seat to the seaplane action. I would highly recommend retiring to the island, it's a beautiful place to call home. As beautiful as it is, it is also one of the most expensive places in Canada to live. I know quite a few people that work, and have worked for the Victoria Harbour Ferry, they love it! The guys I know that captain the little ferries(water taxi) absolutely love what they do, they say they could have never imagined retirement could be so fun. I hope you will visit the lounge often, the front row seat is always reserved for you. Best....Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie lol, that went right over my head didn’t it! My sister in law lives in Duncan, we visit every few years, we love it.
@ShotInTheDark, Duncan is a lovely spot, I too have family there. Next time you visit the island, let me know and I'd enjoy showing you some pretty cool hidden gems in Victoria. I love being tour guide, it's a favourite past time. Best...Corrie
Are you sure those Turbo props are that old, you are claiming one is 70 years old, with a turbo prop?
@hughroney6342, the turbo props are not 70 years old, the fuselage's can be 70+ years old. The Vazar turbine conversions have been happening for the better part of 20 years, where the radial engine is replaced and the panoramic windows added. More and more Beaver are taking on this conversion also. Thanks Hugh for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best....Corrie
Sail boats are generally owned by rich people. They won't get fined
@CraigGrant-sh3in, it's sad, but sometimes true. I do know some amazing sailboaters, it's the uneducated that make everyone else look bad. Grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
Way to many rec. " sailors " lack the competence to operate a rubber duck in a dish pan.
@GEricBromley, I kind of have to agree with you, lack of education is a real problem. On the other hand, I do know many exceptional mariners. Thanks for your engagement and support. Best...Corrie
Otter madness
@DanFrederiksen, Otter madness, is a good analogy! Thanks for finding the lounge, I am grateful you took the front row seat, it is reserved for you. I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie I am honored
@DanFrederiksen, I hope you will visit again, life is a journey worth sharing. Best....Corrie
Chaos? Your description is way over the top
@dave1728, the definition of Chaos, a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order. The sailboat is utterly confused, was in serious danger and could have caused an accident. The sailboat was so in the wrong! I'm sorry you think my description is way over the top. What would you suggest as a captivating title? I appreciate your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
Not so much a sail boat, but rather a sailing boat under power.....
@bobsch-gd6ze, I would have to agree with you, a sailing boat under power. Thanks for finding the lounge, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie sorry. just me being ocd at this hour on a Saturday morning here in not so sunny CZBB
@bobsch-gd6ze, Bob, you are just across the pond in Boundary Bay. It's the same on this side, overcast. You live in a beautiful spot, close enough, yet far enough away from the big city. Best...Corrie
Sail boat Murican speak for yacht.
@davidb3172, thanks for your engagement. I am not quite sure how to respond, I don't understand your comment. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie Americans make a mess of the English language. Yacht=sailboat. Glider=sailplane. Aeroplane=airplane.
@davidb3172, ah Ok, thanks for the explanation. Your analogy made me chuckle. I too have made a mess of the English language, many times...lol. Best....Corrie
Flew the same US Army planes
@falconinflight6235, wow, you had the coolest job! When you flew Otters, where they turbine or radial engines? Other than pictures, I have not seen a radial engine Otter, maybe someday. I am grateful you found the lounge, the front row seat is reserved for you. I hope you will visit often. Thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best...Corrie
The average person around there can't read maps well enough to see their mistake.
@scootertrash911, right you are, it's sad but true. Thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best...Corrie
Vancouver harbour has plenty of sloppy boaters who have more dollars than sense.
@robertwarner5963, it's a common theme in Victoria too. Thanks for finding the lounge today. I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie
your voice sounds off today? Are you angry because of a messy lounge? Maybe you need a little love and affection for the weekend. Hope you are ok and enjoy your weekend
@gettingold59, Allan, you make me laugh. You know, good help is hard to find these days....lol. I'm a bit of a neat freak, and a messy lounge can put a frown on my face. Don't worry, I took the liberty to tidy the lounge on my own. Funny you mention my voice, there were a couple of things going on. I was angry at the sailboat for their ingnorance and I've been battling a rotten cold for the past few days. Thanks for always finding the lounge, I am truly grateful for your kind words and support. Best...Corrie
How you are better now.
@mothmagic1, thanks Ian for your concern. I'm feeling quite a bit better, however the congestion is lingering. Best....Corrie
That's not chaos - it's a quick resolution of a potentially hazardous situation. Everyone was on the ball - EXCEPT the sailboat. Are they fined for that incursion?
@michaelfisher6354, thanks Michael, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. It's a good thing there was a quick resolution and everyone was on the ball, EXCEPT the sailboat. This incident just shouldn't happen.....ever! I'm not sure if fines are levied or not, there should be. Best....Corrie
Any boater must know the rules or have his boaters licence removed for 2 years and a $10,000. fine.
@KenDavies-qv3fs, what a great idea, I concur! Thanks for finding the lounge, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. Best...Corrie
Why stop at boaters if you want to impose excessive fines? Run a red light or get caught using a cell phone while driving and you're a danger to the public and should have your vehicle seized. Get caught jaywalking and you're also a danger since a car might have to swerve to avoid killing you and that car might hit somebody else. Maybe 3 months in jail would teach people to use crosswalks.
Or does that seem harsh since you drive a car and walk and might one day be subject to one of these punishments?
Let's not forget that these floatplane operators are private companies that convinced (bribed) the government to privatize part of the ocean to help their profits and that sailboats were on the water thousands of years before floatplanes ever came along.
@the_omg3242, there is no denying what you say makes so much sense and is truthful. Society today has a very real sense of entitlement and the rules only apply to some. I am an avid walker, it's how I find my content. I mentioned in earlier comment that I, and 2 others, were nearly wiped out by a motorist running a red light yesterday. We were half way across the crosswalk with the big WALK sign. What happens to the driver when the police aren't around? Nothing! If no body saw it happen, did it really happen? I appreciate your comment and engagement, thank you. Best....Corrie
I used Harbour Air between Vancouver BC and Vancouver Island, One of the highlights of that business trip. But as a Finn, I was a bit worried about the Island end because of possible driftlogs, we have those too near papermills. And, the saddest thing I learned that thay are planning to ruin those wonderful planes by turning them electric... I will not be using those Flying Ladyshaves, just because the danger of the now available battery technology. A battery fire would just kill everyone on board, and as the insurance companies will consider the risks involved, the insurance costs alone will make them switch back to real engines. The green stupidity must be stopped, no matter what. As is well documented, the Green Movement was created to cause harm to the West. The DDR was ordered by the Soviet Union to invent a movement that is not openly leftist. DDR then ordered the West German communists to contact former naz1s (yes...) who had already started creating a green party. That "unholy alliance" was based on common hatred against the West and will to cause harm to the Western industry and societies, The first Green Party meeting was held 1976, and from there is "the photograph all the Greens of the world would like to destroy"; the West German communists celebrated with former naz1s. So, connecting dots, anyone? The green movement was not created to protect nature. It was created to cause harm. Documented, no use to deny it. DDR documented everything. Now we have wind "power", "climate change", "carbon taxes", electric cars, etc.
The winner of Nobel Prize for physics, John F Clauser said: "There is no climate emergency","the (official)climate science is pseudoscience", and "the IPCC is the worst source of dangerous misinformation". That is because he knows that the greenhouse effect of the CO2 is logarithmic, that means that only doubling the concentration of the CO2 in the atmosphere can create a measureable rise in global temperature. The snail pace rise of today can not cause any measureable rise. That is a scientific fact. Not widely published in the media, though... Anyone can google "climate sensitivity" and find that out. No other CO2 related mechanisms have been found. We have been lied to. Biggest hoax of the history.
@timokuusela5794, Timo, thanks for your engagement and support, I am truly grateful. I can't deny that you make some very valid and truthful comments. I am skeptical going "electric" is the correct answer, that being said I definitely don't know the answer. As with anything we don't know, education is right path forward. I'm the half blind camera lady that loves seaplanes and nature. Thanks for sharing the journey. Best...Corrie
An accident waiting tohappen
@winstonsmith935, you know it! Thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Best….Corrie
Just proves that Victoria like Vancouver harbor is poorly marked for the seaplane runway. They should be better marked with buoys with flashing strobe lights that indicate a takeoff or landing like they have in Nanaimo. Time Transport Canada got its act together before there is another accident like in Vancouver. This is a harbor first and an airport second.
@drumswest5035, thanks for finding the lounge, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. In my opinion, Victoria Harbour is well marked with buoys and has at least four flashing strobe lights and a well run patrol system. The harbour map was easy to find, clearly showing the harbour laneways. I have spent hundreds of hours in both Victoria and Vancouver harbour, recording the comings and goings. It is almost always an uneducated mariner causing the problems. The harbour is a harbour. It has rules that need to be followed. If the rules were followed all the time, it would be a harmonious place. I almost got hit in a crosswalk yesterday because a driver blatantly ran a red light. The rules only apply to those that chose to follow them. Sorry for my rant, I just see too much stupidity on a regular basis. Best....Corrie
I would argue the opposite. In terms of traffic, there are vastly more seaplanes arriving and departing than boats. Victoria has a control tower in the harbor for the aircraft, but not for boats. Lastly, until a float plane lifts off, it's a watercraft, just like the sailboats. They both use the wind to 'fly'. I've come into Victoria many times in my boat, and it's always been clear that we boat drivers have to work our way around the seaplanes, who have priority.
@johnmarshall6702, I appreciate your knowledgeable comment and support, thank you. It's refreshing to hear from a mariner that knows the rules of the harbour. Victoria is a beautiful harbour to motor into, and It's a beautiful harbour to takeoff and land. When rules are followed, it's a harmonious balance. Best....Corrie
@@johnmarshall6702seaplanes do not have priority if you review the maritime laws. I have had these discussions with both Harbor Air ( Baxter Air at the time) and Transport Canada when i had my boat. There is going to be an accident one day as traffic for both will only get busier.
@drumswest5035, I couldn't agree more. It is sad but true, and I don't like to forecast the future, however, I do think the potential is there for an accident one day. Exponential growth is happening in every sector of life and business. That translates to busier everywhere. Look at how many trucks have hit overpasses on the mainland lately, it's an epidemic that comes back to lack of training and education. I appreciate your engagement, thank you. We learn by having the conversation. Best...Corrie
a reminder of the Vancouver incident just a short while ago. Too many boats around.
@PeterNGloor, I have a tribute video for the little Beaver that was recently involved in recent accident in Vancouver. It’s not too many boats around, it’s uneducated boaters not following or knowing the rules. I appreciate your engagement and support, thank you. Best….Corrie
why don't they land in Pat Bay? Harbours should be for boats.
@gburow01, thanks George. I am grateful for your engagement and support. I know private seaplanes and probably charters land at Pat Bay. I grew up in the Pat Bay neighbourhood and took off in a Cessna 172 many years ago. Such a great experience, one I will never forget. I wonder if the water runway and the land runway are in too close to each other in proximity? It would make sense to have commercial seaplane services out there. Best....Corrie
Well, seeing what happened in the Vancouver Harbor the other month, with the plane hitting the boat, I’m sure everybody’s taking those type of violations much more seriously, and I’m hopeful that sailboat captain got a hefty hefty fine when he got back to the dock
@DavidWsTrainVideos, thanks David for your engaging comment. I'm not sure if there are fines issued, but there should be. I'm trying not to speculate as to what happened in Vancouver on June 8th. The Transportation Safety Board will let us know exactly what happened. I appreciate you found the lounge, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. Best...Corrie
It's rare if not unheard of to get a fine for things like that. Recreational boating doesn't work that way. Mostly you might get approached by a patrol boat which tells you what to do. Not sure how Canada handles boat operator licensing, but in the US (and many boats entering Victoria are American), if you are over a certain age, you don't need any documentation, license or training. Under that age, you need some simple training, but you don't get a 'license' in the way of motor vehicles.
So I'm pretty certain nothing happened to the sailboat given he wasn't violating Federal marine rules, just the harbor rules. Might be different if you are operating an ocean-going cargo or passenger ship.
On the other, catching the wrong fish in the wrong place can get you BIG fines, both in Canada and US.
@johnmarshall6702, I'm thinking the same. No fine, an escort out of harms way, and a stern warning. I appreciate your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
WTF?
@selfdefender8609, it's true, uneducated mariners happens all too often. Should never be where it is in the harbour! Thanks for your engagement and support. Best...Corrie
drama queen, the sailboat is right on the edge of the runway, and the harbour patrol stopped any incursion, go back to fB,
@user-vl9yc9zd7h, you're right, I'm a drama queen. If being deeply concerned about harbour safety makes me a drama queen, so be it. Lack of regard for harbour rules can be fatal. I've seen far too many uneducated mariners put the lives of others at risk. Thanks for your engagement. Best....Corrie
That's not drama, it is a Huge mistake on the part of the boat, possible fined for that move.
Certainly would be pulled over , boarded and inspected.
@als1023, thanks Al. I appreciate you are on the safety side of the conversation. I am truly grateful for your kind words, engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie
If a sailboat is under power, it must follow powerboat rules.
@danclark9987, thanks Dan, your comment is short, sweet and true! Thanks for finding the lounge, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support. Best...Corrie
Last week another ( person ) deliberately hit a float plane. Purely to collect CASH , claiming to be too Stupid to operate a boat, but not stupid enough to sue for damages. You are Damaged! Evil people Here. Wake up.
@davidlazaruk5088, thanks David for your engagement and support. I hope the scenario you mention about deliberate is not true. I'm hopeful the Transportation Safety Board of Canada will determine the factors surrounding the accident. There is no excuse for stupidity, but it happens all the time. Stupid is as stupid does. Best...Corrie
𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙖!
@richardnoggen1674, thanks Richard. I am truly grateful for your kind words and support. My channel is on an exponential growth spurt, thanks for being a part of the journey. Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie ɪ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ʜᴇʟᴘɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴄʜᴀɴɴᴇʟ ᴄᴏʀᴀʟᴇᴀ ʙʏ ʟɪᴋɪɴɢ ᴀɴᴅ ʟᴇᴀᴠɪɴɢ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴛꜱ..ɪ ᴋɴᴏᴡ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ ʟɪᴛᴛʟᴇ ʙɪᴛ ʜᴇʟᴘꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴍᴀᴋᴇꜱ ᴛʜɪɴɢꜱ ꜱᴜᴘᴇʀ! ɪɴ ᴀ ꜱᴜᴘᴇʀ ᴋɪɴᴅᴀ' ᴡᴀʏ!
@richardnoggen1674, Richard, you understand how the "system" works, and I thank your for helping me. It has been a journey for sure. I am trying to figure out how we know each other? Best...Corrie
@@leftcoastcorrie (ɔ◔‿◔)ɔ
Chaos?
@adamsons2890, thanks for your engaging question of "chaos?". The definition of chaos, "a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.". The analogy perfectly fits the "wayward sailboat". Thanks for finding the lounge today, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best...Corrie