Superyacht Captain Reacts to Sailing for the First Time Ever! - (Episode 328)
31 August 2025 · 25 min · 194K views
What this video covers
The crew of the 45-foot catamaran Parlay Revival hosts Captain Jason, a professional superyacht captain, for his first experience sailing.13:29 Departing from the Serangan anchorage in Bali, the crew navigates the vessel through 12-knot winds to demonstrate basic sailing maneuvers, including hoisting the mainsail, furling the headsail, and tacking.18:17 The crew emphasizes the importance of avoiding lazy jacks when raising the main and notes the physical effort required to operate manual winches on the genoa sheet.18:25 During the transit, the vessel encounters a drifting, partially detached floating dock near the anchorage, requiring careful maneuvering to avoid collision.14:46 The crew highlights the contrast between motor yacht operations and sailing, noting that sailing requires a more cautious, deliberate approach to docking and mooring. The excursion concludes with a successful return to the anchorage. Captain Jason expresses interest in transitioning from motor yachts to sailing vessels, citing the quiet and natural propulsion as primary benefits.21:08
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