SuperYacht AWOL Arrives in Florida | New Captain 

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When one door closes, another opens. Hope you find what you want and keep the VLOG alive. Have enjoyed everyone of the videos.

Tristan, you along with the crew of AWOL have graced us through months of COVID. Thank you 🙏 to the crews both past & present for taking the time with us to enjoy beautiful AWOL through her adventures in the Med. Now she will continue life in Florida & the Caribbean hosting a new crew & being the gracious host to new guests. We hope you will update us on your & Giv’s next adventure before you leave Florida. Thank you & fair weather sailing no matter your next port of call. Bon Voyage Captain Tristan 👍👏🤝 . To AWOL may your next captain & crew treat you like the fine lady you are. May you always sail in calm waters & protect all those held within your grace.🛥

Yea bitter sweet indeed. I have really really really enjoyed this channel from the beginning, Tristan and the adventures of AWOL around the Med.. Really hope you are not leaving us high and dry and you captain another fine vessel for all of us to live vicariously through you!!! Best of luck Tristan!!

Tristan leaving AWOL? I am super-bummed. Hopefully you are moving onto something bigger and better. And hopefully you'll be able to continue your VLOGs and keep us up to date.

The new Captain Chris is a very pleasant fellow, lovely accent. I really appreciate his job as a tour guide. That was really nice of him.

Awol is in good hands - best wishes to Chris and his crew. Tristan I hope you are lined up for another boat in the near future.

It is with a heavy heart I say bye to AWOL, I wish the new crew all the best. But I actually follow you and your adventures. I will watch with anticipation for the new adventure.

Tristen, I think it's now long overdue that you tell us all what is in store for the future. A new boat? Something completely different? Please let us know.

Have enjoyed your time on AWOL and the Atlantic journey, so whats next Tristan ?

You should do a video explaining all this.. I didn't know you were leaving the AWOL. I would be interested in knowing what your future plans are.. I was hoping to hire you one day to run my yacht :)

Can notice a change in tone here, got the feeling the reality of the end of his time on AWOL is finally really hitting home.

That's quite a shocker for the weekend! Hope to see you soon on another mighty yacht! Best wishes and keep on vloging!

The reason I watch this channel is see and experience new things…being from the U.S., I have often heard of the Intracoastal Waterway but you have gifted me a terrific captain’s eye view of it. Thank you!

I’ve always added likes to your videos but this is my first post. I love your enthusiasm and knowledge about the sea and sailing (boating) I’m sure you will be on to bigger and better things in whatever you do. You handled all aspects of this last trip on AWOL with your usual aplomb and class. Good luck in your future endeavors.

Wow, a lot going on with this video. The emotion of a chapter closing for you, the meeting of the new AWOL captain, a very pleasant fellow and tour guide, the talent of the tug boats, the bridges and finally the awesome scenery. Thank you for showing the world to me and the rest of your fans. Blessings to you and hope to see you on the high seas very soon. Again, thank you.

I watched with a big smile on my face for the whole video. So cool Tristan got to experience SOME of the southern section of the Intercostal. I was fortunate to crew on a 116' Feadship (my dad was the captain) and do the ICW from Ft Lauderdale to Washing D.C. I was born and raised in Hollywood, FLA which is located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. My dads hangout was Bahia Mar Marina. ;)

Ahoy there, Captain Tristram!!! I have so enjoyed your videos and hope this not the end of our voyage? You and Giv have so much more to do and I look forward to your next move. Fair winds…

Lovely video Tristian , as a Brit who has been stateside 40 yrs I think of these type waterways as normal now, all they way up the east coast. With the minimal tides it’s so easy. Looking forward to your next adventures! Cheers Warren

"Bitter-sweet" is the correct expression. I will miss AWOL. But when being around Cannes I will look out for you. Stay safe.

i NEVER NEVER NEVER comment on any videos. Never! But now ia have to make an excemption in order to admit, that i truly admire you. For the Vlog. And for your Expertise. But mostly for what i imagine who you are! The way you have been welcoming all of us to every video, the way you communicate with your crew with love and respect, the way you explain things without the slightest touch of superiority towards us listeners of less experience. Your positive touch on literally everything you do! And your amazement and appreciation of the surroundings you have been showing us. Never to make anyone jealous, but for making us apreciate its as much as you do! Please find poeace with leaving awol, and with everything that comes after this period. maybe we hear from you, maybe we dont. Maybe it does not matter. Because knowing someone like you is around somewhere on these oceans makes them feel an even better place than they are anyway! Big up and respect, Cedric

Thanks for sharing the adventures on AWOL. So fun seeing the glam of Ft. Lauderdale. We took delivery of our sport fish in Lauderdale and brought her up the ICW to NC. Great diversity including remote coastal wetlands. Beautiful and fun adventure. Wishing you the best in your next chapter Tristan!

I crewed a 50' catamaran going the opposite way down the New River, from the LMC to St. Thomas, USVI, almost exactly 2 years before this was filmed. Our pilot got distracted talking to an oncoming vessel and lost control on one of those tight turns. We scraped the hull of another large sailboat with our life lines, breaking a couple of stanchions. Your video does a great job of showing how narrow that waterway is for large vessels with two-way traffic. BTW -- if you ever make another delivery run into Port Everglades on your channel, you can contact the port authority to direct the live webcams at your RORO/yacht transport. We have watched many a friend's sailboats delivered in real time that way.

Did Tristan tell us previously this was his last ride on AWOL? I don’t remember hearing that in a video! Tristan what’s the next ship you’re working, and is it for the same owner that owns AWOL?

I was born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale and if I'm not mistaken, that sharp right turn towards the end of your video was a peninsula shaped like the state of Florida. There's a Dinner cruise on the Intracoastal Waterway called the Jungle Queen and they point that out every time they pass it. P.S. You're in a good area to find another Captains gig!

This is shocking. Feels like a good friend is moving away. I can only hope that you will be in a better place. I’ll keep looking for you on this channel. This has been fun.

Hi Trista. Thank you for all your interesting, informative and fun filled videos. I shall continue to follow you in your next venture. I felt really sad during this video, as we have all come to know AWOL and the crew so well. Strange to see someone else in charge onboard. Can’t wait to see what your next adventure will be. Please take us along with you.

Absolutely brilliant video Tristan and thank you so much for posting it. Your replacement on AWOL sounds a very experienced and knowledgeable Captain and I.m sure a very interesting guy. There is some money in that area thats for sure. Amazing boats and houses. A trip on the River Queen is definately a 'must do' if you are in that area. Thanks again Tristan. Regards from Wales. Cardiff marina looks just like that place, not! It is quite nice though.

Thanks for the wonderful videos of you and the crew on AWOL. It's been a great escape from life in the City (London) and appreciate the longer video getting tugged and spending the last few moments onboard. Been a pleasure being part of your journey and very much looking forward to the next one! Until next time, bon voyage!

I love the scene where the new captain is introduced. Both captains have their head on a swivel as they watch out even though they are under tow. This shows the 100% dedication this type of profession requires.

Thanks so much for all the wonderful videos. As everyone else asked where are you going next? Hope you will keep the channel going with your next ship. We all really enjoy everyone of the videos and would hate to see it end.

Thank you for everything you showed the viewers on AWOL- May you continue to have the time of your life on the next chapter.

Thank you for taking us along Tristan. Wishing you all the best for the future and of course fair winds and calm seas to the new captain.

I have loved watching you and your adventures. Please keep us up to date on your new adventures whether by sea or land.

Thank you Tristan for all your videos !! I'm sure you will be quickly moving onto your next step in life . I wonder who the next lucky owner will be to have you as their captain . All the best bud !!!

Thanks for taking us with you on this awesome journey across the Atlantic!

Well done Tris been with you from the start and can’t wait to watch you and Mrs Mortlock’s new chapter in life . ❤️ and good luck

Love your videos. Really hope you and your crew find another yacht. Hope you keep the channel going. Wish you and your crew the very best.

Tristan, you will be a huge asset wherever you go. Thank you, and I look forward to following your next adventure.

what a beatuiful setting, everything reminds me of Augusta golf course where every blade of grass is perfect, so clean and tidy. Just a different world.

Was about to ask why you were under tow but then of course heard the answer from the new Capt. moments later LOL. Definitely a bittersweet moment, I have so enjoyed following the adventures of you, the crew, and AWOL! Wishing you nothing but huge successes wherever the next steps along your journey might take you!

I have watched your videos from start to now and have enjoyed them and learned a lot. What your future will be is a question mark for many, a new direction which I find difficult to believe as you have "yachting" in your blood from an early age. I bet a new career on a new yacht. Anyway, it was a real pleasure to follow you all in the daily doings on board. Next month (December) my new car will be delivered and you can guess which number plate will be on it, correct: AWOL ;-)

Great video to the end of your life on AWOL. Difficult to walk away, but new adventures are just waiting to be found. Between the boats and the homes the trip up the New River is a Billion Dollar ride.

That was truly fascinating! Having only done boating of off the English coast! That was just exquisite to watch! May I wish the new captain good luck and of course you in what ever new adventures you and your good lady may have in store!! Bon Voyage!

Tristan l want to say how much i appreciate your kind words and excellent attitude in regards to the U.S. and public in this video. Seems like it has become the "in-thing" to bash Americans and our lands. I enjoyed you generally being excited and interested in the things you were witnessing on the video. You are you regardless of where in the world you happen to be standing. I have traveled to many countries while in the Air Force and experienced many of those same feelings and curiosities. Big fan and i hope we continue to be a good host while you visit. We are lucky to have you visit and show the world an unedited view, non-political, no propaganda inserted viewpoint of the country and its people. You do this with all the places you visit in my opinion.

Tristan! Thanks for all the great content I really hope you keep us viewers posted on your future projects.

Following your journey from Europe all the way to Florida has been very interesting, loving the content lately and looking forward to more! Thanks captain

I was a mate going down the same Canal we didn’t have her steering system connected and we’re getting towed by tugs. The rudders flipped causing the tugboats to fight Against the big boat. I ran down to the the rudders and used come along to straighten them out. We almost hit a party boat. I know this water way too well. We where all safe. Great video 👍😎

Hi , and I thought your winter lay up canal in Italy was narrow . Those tow guys know just how to do it . Thanks for the videos through out your adventures around the Med and hope you find another boat to be a captain , you run a great ship .

Awesome video! This is especially noteworthy for me as I live in this area, and regularly go across those bridges with barely a second thought. This video has shown me just how special and unique this part of Florida is, and has given me a greater appreciation of how fortunate we are. You don't have to be a billionaire to be able to savor the beauty of the river and surroundings. Just need to slow down and look around. Was quite interesting to see the Jamaican flag on the yacht that passed them! Truly cosmopolitan.

Well!! That's a surprise!! Did I miss something? I've watched and enjoyed most of your videos, but had no idea you were leaving AWOL! As some one else wrote - "One door closes to allow another to open" I certainly wish you well in your future and am sure all will work out well for you !

I didn’t”t know AWOL stood for A Way of Life. What a great name 👍. Can”t believe you’re leaving! Good luck with your new chapter and I really hope you continue to vlog. Will awol be staying in the USA permanently?

I'm going to miss seeing you and AWOL on the channel. Thank you for many great insights into the world of superyachts. I wish you well in your future endeavors.

I hope you and the crew are all well. Hope to see you soon on the same or new channel. Good luck and best wishes.

So sorry to see your departure, thank you for all the pleasure you have give to me over the years, are you keeping the channel going with the next chapter of your life? Good luck.

Tristan makes this vlog, the AWOL could have been any big yacht. I am so excited to see what comes next. If my wife ever wins the LOTTO, I want a place on the water in that area with 60ish foot yacht. In the mean time, I'll keep up with Tristan.

Tristan, I've been watching this channel for ages and I am surprised by the news of your separation from AWOL. I do sincerely hope you find a new captain position soon (maybe you already have?) and start a new adventure and channel. Keep on punching my friend. Cheers.

Thank you so much for sharing this last run on AWOL with us Tristan. Super cool series to have watched! (Sniff)……….

The sharp bend before your yard destination may have been known as Sailboat Bend. I was first mate on a Fedship. We left Bahia Mar for Broward Marine yard to have maintenance done which was located at Sailboat Bend. At that time Sailboat Bend was a small open public park. People fished for Tarpon there. This was about 1970. It all looks very different now. I’m looking forward to more from you channel. Best of luck going forward. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

I’m shock about your leaving. I’m a Spanish captain of our family owned Prestige 50” and I learn so much from you with your videos that I will really miss you. I feel safer now on board because your videos. Big warm wish from Spain the place that every start with you and Marina Marbella. Hope to see you soon Tristan. Thanks a lot. Gracias Tristán. Te echaré de menos.

This brings back such great memories when we lived in Hollywood FL. Congratulations on your time aboard Awol. Looking forward to seeing the new adventures yet to come. Happy journey Cpt Chris.

Ohh Tristram lm sitting watching with a lump in my throat, lm going to miss AWOL , lm hoping life for you all will sort itself out & hopefully you will be back at home in the Mediterranean very soon.

I grew up about an hour north of the LMC in the Landings area, near Lauderdale by the Sea. I learned to boat up and down the ICW as a kid piloting a Boston Whaler with my Grandfather, and occasionally a 45 foot Criscraft. Brings back alot of memories seeing the sights as you made way to the LMC. If memory serves me right Tristan is engaged to the LOVELY young lady we saw half way through. I hope wherever you transfer that she will be coming with you. I suspect you may be taking a bit of a vacation with her before reporting to your next port of call and new ship. Blessings to you both and look forward to an update on the next video!

I hope the next adventures will come soon on a bigger boat!!! Excellent video (BTW Did you video the the yatch's unloading from the mothership?

Enjoyed watching you and the crew on AWOL. Can not wait for the next adventure.

Wishing you all the best and a smooth transition in to the next chapter of your life! Chris seems to be a very nice chap. Wishing him all the best too.

So sorry to see you go. All the best to you

Strangely exciting video. Good luck in your adventures. I hope we can catch up with you again soon. Thanks for the voyage along with you.

I have to say, I have enjoyed every video you have made. I am sad that I only discovered the channel within the last year (thanks COVID for that bit of extra time). I can only say I enjoyed AWOL but I don't think it is the boat but the Captain that makes the channel. I seriously hope you have plans that include the continued sharing of an amazing and adventurous life. THANK YOU so much for sharing that. Welcome to the U.S. and glad we were at least give you a bit of a "WOW" factor. That says a lot coming from a guy that makes his living on a private yacht in some of the most exotic places in the world. Whatever you do get up to, best of luck and thanks again!

I Sure hope that you leaving AWOL isn't the end of your videos. Pontoon boats are pretty much river or lake boats designed to pack as many fiends and family aboard as possible. Many, (like those with twin 300's) have enough power to water ski and tube for fun, and still have good fuel economy. Beautiful houses on that water way, especially the Ferrari and Lamborghini house! Only the best wishes for your future. Thank you

Enjoyed a few great departures from Lauderdale. The adjacent properties used to give us a great send off with fireworks and horns.

Brilliant . I did a tour of that area in Ft Lauderdale 31 years ago. Brought back some happy memories . Hope you get a nice yacht for the new season

Enjoy the sun and the warm florida. :D Best greets from 0°C cold Germany. And thank you for sharing this epic Tour.

Wow, that place is what lottery dreams are made off. Thank you for taking us along for the ride Tristan, will wait with baited breath in the hope you achieve another great job. Look forward to your next vlog, love how you put everything in terms we can follow and understand. Canal with a difference and not a narrowboat in site.

It's so bittersweet watching these videos and knowing that you've been off AWOL after handing her over to Chris for about two weeks. I truly hope you get a nice yacht to command and a continuation of the SYC vlog!

Thank you so much for this vlog. Like so many, it'll be sad saying goodbye to AWOL, but we're really here for you. All the best, we can't wait to hear what's next for you!

Have loved the Atlantic crossing blogs. Hope you’re on a new ship soon

Hello to Chris! Thank you for taking us up river with you. Be safe and welcome to the USA.

I loved the crossing videos. I am the captain of that S7 Azimut you passed towards the end. We are based in the Great Lakes and brought it down to sell. Onto the next Italian yacht, this time, with surface drives!

Travelled on one of those 'pontoon' boats while on holiday in Portugal last month. It was being used as a ferry between the town of Cabanas on the mainland in the Algarve, across a narrow strip of water protected by a long and thin island to the beach which is on the ocean facing side of the island. It had a pontoon to dock to on the island but on the mainland he just ran it aground on the beach and we stepped out of the front. Also saw them being used as a ferry in Alcoutim, quite a distance inland, to cross the river which also formed the border with Spain.

Thanks for the Water Taxi shot! Great to meet you. I wish you well on your future endeavors.

There are sections of the intracoastal waterway where a maximum draft is 3 feet. It is quite shallow in areas. For example, Barnegat Bay in NJ (where I keep my boat) has a maximum depth of 14 feet. The channels of the intracoastal are typically 6-7 feet deep, while most of the bay is less than 3 feet deep.

So whats next.

Glad I got to share this part of you career. Looking forward to what follows.

I'm surprise as it seems that You are Captain. I enjoy so much Your Awol videos. Thank You so much and really hope to see You soon !

Amazing seeing you and AWOL cruising the Ft. Lauderdale waterways! Enjoy your time in the states.

Am awesome little journey. I wish it were longer. Thanks for filming. Onward to the Future!

Bittersweet. We have loved following you and Awol! Hope more amazing adventures are coming your way!

Loved this video. I'm from southern Georgia and my son lives in New Port Richey FL on the river. I have gone fishing many times with him and taken the trip from their home to the Gulf of Mexico. It was great to see the Eastern side of the state and the intercoastal water way.

Beautiful areas here in Florida… love these vlogs… would love to see what Awol looks like from the house’s.. to get perspective on her size in the inlet

A while back I was in Ft. Lauderdale and took one of the water taxis around for a couple hours just house and yacht watching. Was a really cool experience. And those pontoon boats are very popular all over the US. Up here in New England they are all over the lakes.

Wonderful video Tristan! Enjoyed the scenery. Wishing you luck in the future.

Followed your journey up the New River on Google maps. The trimaran at the SE 3rd AV bridge can be seen in the satellite view as well!

I can't begin to explain how enjoyable that was to watch, what a beautiful place. Now the sad part, you're leaving Awol. I'm sure we'll find out in due course what the next chapter in your career will be. The very best of luck captain. I for one, like many others, hope to be able to continue along with you for your next venture. Thank you Tristan for everything you have done for us, and shown us via the channel thus far. Once again, good luck to you sir. Marcus, United Kingdom.

Have so enjoyed being informed about your ventures ....will miss you!!!!...wish you alllllll the best...on your new future...don't cry...very emotional....good luck Tristan

Welcome to the U.S.A. Tristen. It has been a pleasure watching your channel while on AWOL. I have seen and learned so much from you. I hope you continue to have a life the rest of us can only dream of. Lets Go Brandon!!!

Hello Chris! And Tristan, welcome to the US! Enjoy!

Hello Tristen from the west coast of America 👋 Sad to see your time ending on M/Y AWOL but myself and I'm sure every single other person will follow you on your new adventure!

When you get a new captains job, we'll be here waiting on the videos of the new yacht. Its sad to see your time on Awol come to and end, but we all new it was a possibility, when you announced that it was for sale. We'll be here waiting and we'll leave the light on for you.

Hi Tristan! Your videos inspired me so much, but it is too late, to make my Dream come true! i am just a Freetime Captain and i enjoy every minute of my one week journey by charter. Thank you for giving me the taste of the world!