Out of my Way ! (Yacht Vs Tug ) 

76 yrs of age. Brain still thinks like an 18yr old. Just doing what I can, Loving every minute!

Captain , this happens all day every day . The yacht Capt and tug Capt are Professionals. It’s like You went to NewYork at rush hour. Every day this happens

What a fun video! It certainly was rather busy, and it is interesting to see the different levels of attention by the boats. One minor note: 4:03 You mention right of way. Technically there is no right of way except for inland water ways, and then only if a vessel is heading down river. There are however stand on and give way vessels. In this case (Rule 18) the tugs are the stand on vessels since they are "limited in their ability to maneuver." The only higher priority would be a vessel not under command. Thanks for a fun video!

Listening to the comment on age... Don't Worry, Be Happy! Moving thru my 70's and truly understand stuff I didn't - Like Age is a state of mind, not a number... Seen plenty of old 30 years old people... Hang in there Mi amigo!

Life begins at 62 if your morgage is paid off. I retired in 2018 and have a 26" Striper WA and 2020 FX SVHO Limited Waverunner. I'm 65 and loving it!

For all the guys obliterated in the last hundred years of wars and disputes this wonderful video of folk having a ball need an Oscar together with the video maker.

Cape Ann Towing was started by Capt. Ellis , he retired and sold the company to Capt. Cory. I had the privilege to crew with Capt Ellis on a rear tug .They really are amazing captains with ice water running through their veins . Total respect for their skills .

I was there at the start of cape ann towing,spent many hours working on those boats with ellis and Courtney. They started out with gas engines then went to diesel and got more power and running gear as the boats they were towing got larger. The only thing that didn't get larger is the newriver. They always did a great job

Kind of reminds me of my last underway bridge watch. Conning a Belknap class cruiser. 549 feet long, 54 feet wide, 29 feet deep, about 8300 tons. One shaft stopped and locked due to an engineering room casualty. Coming in to San Diego in the Pt Loma channel. Showing day shapes indicating "Restricted in ability to maneuver." Meaning, we had the right-of-way over everything that could maneuver, motorboat, sailboat, swimmers, etc. Carrying anywhere from 5 to 20 degrees rudder just to go straight in the channel depending on the winds and swells. Unfortunately it was a Thursday afternoon and we were coming in as the beer boat crowd was coming out. Coast Guard and Harbor Police trying to keep the little ones out of the channel and out of the way. Some very expensive lessons to skippers who thought that tacking meant they had the right of way.

The rear tug driver has done this many times..He looked so relaxed.

I'm 73 and still going strong, "It's not the mile marker you reach but the roads you travel" I wrote that on a long stretch of I80 transporting a 32' sail boat from Rode Inland to Washington St. Wish I had seen ur video then, my CB handle would have been "Tug Captain? LOL!

They always have a tug/tow boat at the stern for larger vessels to prevent the stern from swinging too far wide. The lead boat pulls and starts the turn, the aft boat then pulls in the opposite direction. Hats off to the crews of those tugs/tows very making it look so simple.

My dad was a tug boat captain after 25 years in the Navy, he drove a ferry here in Galveston then he got to be a tug captain his tug could pull 360 degrees and it had a chair that would swivel with controls.

I had worked on the New River and watch the tugboats do their stuff with the large Yachts going into yard and out to sea. At the turnaround of the part called Florida Peninsula and a new River is most amazing watching the tugs do their stuff. The captains on the Tugs do have some help with the computer systems however do have the ability to override and adjust. And also you get the crazy Critters out there that think they have the right away just because

As a tugboat captain, Svitzer, I approve this video!👍🏿💪🏿

Boat captains go from relaxation to pure terror in a moment's notice.

Very cool. Im really surprised the tugs don't run any type of warning or safety lights. Might help keep the idiots back.

My fellow Floridians....Hello from Daytona ❤🇺🇸

The rear tug is not driving in Reverse they are driving forward to keep the yacht straight and then we'll adjust forward port or starboard depending on the Stern and where they want the stern at

Man -0- Man , that is amazing. Those tugboat Captains sure are experts and true professionals as to what they do. Thanks for sharing Dude .

It is a unreal feeling being old. Best thing to do not wait to die. Go out and live and have fun. But still a terrible feeling knowing your time is near it's end is for sure.

We move big drilling rigs backards down busy highways all the time one truck in the front towing and one in back steering backwards great video bro

Part of why i watch, the ladies. Loved his commentary

Great video, I live on the new river and it never ceases to amaze me the size of the boats just getting bigger and bigger. The CarrieB is a flat bottom and when she is on the move, she is hard to stop. That flotilla probably corresponds to a bridge opening.

That is one beautiful vessel. Wow. I couldn’t afford the lines to hold it in place.

Out of all the boats I’ve ever had(10’ to 40’) the dang RIB’s have always been the most fun

Alfee!!! I gave up watching freight trains on U-tube to watch your show, thank you for the good times, keep up the good work.

I say don't show the mega yacht. Show the AWESOME tow boat captains! Seriously. If that isn't the best boatmanship skills I don't know what else. And I love that the lead captain had his VHF radio just hanging from the top of the wheelhouse. Love it. They had it locked down no problem.

A great video, a nice change of pace vs the docks! Some amazing yachts, that's for sure!!

That's always a crowded corner. I sit there or close to there every couple months

150’ yacht = ultimate GET OFF MY LAWN!! Good video Alfred, the leaf blower in the background was a really nice touch to go with the serene setting 👍🏻

These videos are so much nicer then your boat ramp videos

75 and going strong. Age is just a number. My wife keeps telling me to grow up. My answer is If I haven't grown up by 70 Why bother. Keep up the good videos. Love em Long Island NY

My father and brother in law worked on the water doing similar work and the knowledge one has to have, like these tug boat captains, gives them a pride that allows them to do work such as this. Most people who own yachts like this wouldn’t know the bow from the stern or how to tie the line that holds it to the deck, so they need the captains who get these boats from point A to point B. I think it gives them a sense of pride that’s worth more than the biggest ship out there.

You're such a likable person . You should be a tour guide when people come to visit where to go you are the man 🌎

Nerves of steel those tow boat caps have.

Alfred I hope you still keep recording at black point marina. You have made lots of friends there. I enjoy all your videos they make me laugh a lot. Lots of love

“Big Al”! You are going to live forever. In one of two places. Heaven or Hell. Choose wisely. Remember that this ole world has nothing to compare to Heaven.

Unreal!!! These guys definitely earn every buck they get!!! I just love these videos!! Thank you!

Thanks again for ur coverage on SurfSide , it was real and from the heart, God Bless you! As those tragedies always go now it's just a media circus.....

I was tripping until I saw the drag boat. Under tow they have the right of way PERIOD !

I am enjoying the new stuff. I still like the Chit Show too, but this is good. I like all of your boating stuff. From the tugs, to Power boat reviews to boat shows... I love it all.

Great show love watching coming to you from Ontario Canada keep hitting it

Saw a double tow like that in Palm Beach once from my boat. Kudos to these Capts

That tugboat guy driving in reverse is a fearless savage 😂

Long time listener, first time caller. Discovered your work over the Fourth weekend. Love it!

I AM enjoying the varied content. like button SMASHED

those tug boats have so much power! and the PROPS are HUGE!

Nice location very entertaining!

Awesome , A salute to the tug captains , 72 Alfred From W.P.B. , Thanks Alfred

Loved seeing the tugs work

Great stuff Alfred! Tug skippers have ba**s of steel!

The Tim B at Sea channel (he's a NYC tug captain) has a video with the Cape Ann towing guys, moving a superyacht.

Just subscribed to you today and immediately you pumped me up with the age story. I’m 61 now and until you brought it up was not looking at how depressed I should be. Just glad I’m not in the 70 to 80 group looking at the obituaries everyday looking for a friend,😞😲. Just a thought, keep it positive in the age thing throughout life, after all, it’s only a Number!

G. Froese is correct, the vessel under tow has the right of way because it is restricted in movement.

He's got her in short , And she's following right behind . Thumbs up to the tow boat skipper .

See this every day on the Road. People pull in front of a fast moving fully loaded Semi-Tractor then step hard on break for the vehicle 200yards in front of them. While Semi driver frantically down shifting, Jag break, hoping air doesn't run out and rear end car Have respect for Truckers.

Tugboat captains know their job well

The towing vessel has the right of way because he’s restricted in his ability to maneuver

A vessel under tow always has the right of way .

Any vessel under tow has Right Of Way

Alfred you are the best . Great shots and commentary . Tom from Augusta Maine.

You ain't seen nothing until you've seen a full size Great Lakes Freighter makings it's way up the Manistee River in MI under its own power. The river is all of maybe 300 yards or so across is all. And, there's a bend in the river at a draw bridge not too far inland from Lake Michigan. The freighters actually have to use a big bundle of pilings set up on the inside of the bend to pivot the ship around in order to make the turn. Amazing to watch.

TWO Thumbs up for Tug Captains.....!!!!!

The tow has restricted steering so it is the Stand On Vessel. He has the right of way.😎🖖🏼🇺🇸

LMAO Alfred, my wife would melt me with her eyes.

He turned the corner on a "DIME", busy channel. I'm just loving it. I'm moving there...

These “ Ladies in Waiting” are on someone’s payroll!

Bro !!! Alfred !!!! You could put a davit system on that yacht and you one of those rugs as a dinghy !!!! Insane. Who has that kind of money.

You have a great spot. These big yachts are on their way East to the Yacht marine for prob maintenance/repairs. You can see the marina from I95 just before Broward. I lived on the New River and in the summer this is an all day event. Love the show. You must return on July 4th. BTW Alfred excellent cigar shop on Las Olas.

I'm loving watching the tugboats operate

Nice little boats.

AW! The perils and hardships of being rich and famous.🗽👍⚓

That's cool, it sounds like a leaf blower... the SS BLOW ME DOWN.

Pecking order ! 1 vessel not under command 2 vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver 3 vessel constrained by draft 4 fishing vessel commercial 5 vessel under sail / not using engine. 6 power boat / sail boat using engine regardless with sail up. 7 seaplane / wig

Is that paddle wheel fake. Looks like it just spinning in the current.

Awesome video 👈 Recording in public is not a crime it's a right 👈

What brand of tugboats are those? They are impressive.

Great videos! So much variety.

LOL!!! I went to a RAVE on that paddleboat when it was in Jacksonville, FL. back in 1998

It would quite interesting just to live at one of those houses and watch boat traffic

Your commentary is the best...hey do you know who died? Ahaha

Haha bro the age thing is so true used to think 40 years old was an old person now I'm 31 I think 50 is young 🤣🤣

Dude!!! You got so much content I haven’t even seen it all but I been kinda goarging on THE👑OF HAULOVER AND 👑OF THE CHIT SHOW

I want to see a shirt made like that. the checho Maniac we all love and we want to see a picture of the marina on there too.

"thats the slap i get when i come home" HAHAHAHA :D

Calm down buddy, this happens daily. Nobody's hauling ass, just maneuvering about.

Hey Bro; You're the "lil tug that could", from a RIB to a precise TUG you have us covered.... Thanks Alfred; btw @9:00 that was my g/f (shades & black skimpy 1 pc w/birthmark r.hip), she said she be working :( lol.... LoL at 60, the body goes b-4 the mind..... When Alfred gets home, better half ask what you do today, Alfred: Oh i was just "sitting on the dock of the bay" watching the tugs and mugs go by :) ... Thanks Bro, stay safe

I’m gonna be in Miami next week coming from Boston Massachusetts and I’m bringing a little 17 foot bass boat watch for me

The yachts are great to go out with family and stay safe from the miami weather

I mean I know you just go over the side normally but on the floating bar vessels is there a rest room lol

I absolutely Love your new program views....... totally like how you change it up...

What a great video.

Somebody always has a bigger boat! Does size really matter? It really reduces to: if you’re having fun with what you have! I had a 20’ Magnum cuddy in the mid 90’s that was awesome, but I did covet the larger boats! Very cool to see what a mega/super yacht needs to transit that space!

Nerves of STEEL!!!

Awesome video 👍🏿

FYI, it isn't the size of the vessel, it is who is being pushed by the current who has right of way. So, if current is going in your direction, you have right of way.

My mind is 20 with a 75 year old body falling apart around it.

When I grow up I want to be a Tug Captain on the New River! It would have been a great shot to get the yellow kayak in front of the Queen Mary, what a diversity....! But all your vids r great, Alfred!

In 6 more years I be 81 damn man I feel young again at 18. Lol 😆