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Watch as an inexperienced captain tries to navigate a tight marina and dock a catamaran in high winds. This gripping video captures the tension and drama as the captain makes one mistake after another, struggling to control the vessel in challenging conditions.

With winds gusting up to 30 knots, the captain battles to keep the catamaran on course, narrowly avoiding collisions with other boats as he tries to bring the vessel safely into dock. But despite his best efforts, disaster strikes when he damages a brand new Nautitech Catamaran and other charter boats, including his own charter boat. This all went down in Split, Croatia

The heart-stopping footage will keep you on the edge of your seat as you witness the unfolding drama and the captain's desperate attempts to avoid disaster. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a landlubber, this video is sure to entertain and educate, highlighting the dangers of high winds and the importance of proper training and experience when it comes to handling boats.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show – but be warned, it's not for the faint-hearted!

[andrewfyakim]

Quote from Capt. Bill Bradley (rip); "My answer to seamanship, is to avoid situations that call for it".... I have docked in adverse conditions countless times. When the conditions were beyond my skill level I would leave; go out and anchor, and wait for favorable conditions; or just leave the marina/harbor and go somewhere else. In the 55 years I have been boating, I have never caused damage to another's boat.

[Luxlad]

Well…. The crew can be thankful he wasn’t trying to land an aeroplane

[petephills]

My God, how the neighbouring yacht owners stayed so calm is amazing!

I'd be furious!

[Dr.Schulz_Berlin]

This is how it looks like...when they proudly say....I got my boat license in just a weekens...and 8 baboons jumping around...yey...now we can charter a boat. This was in Split Croatia...and we gotta watch this entertainment all summer long. 😁😂🤣

[Misteribel]

These are conditions that you are taught at sailing school to avoid. Stay out, or have a very well prepared crew, plus possibly use your anchor (if allowed), and an experienced captain. The main lesson here is: know your limits, and abort early. Always have full control of the boat. (And navy other lessons: crew management, fenders, preparation, line handling, boat handling and speed, etc).

[looneyirish]

That was really hard to watch, no fenders out and full throttle no matter what direction he went. it looks around force 5-6 Which is challenging for many and worse if you're new to boating. It's a high pressure manuver for many., Especially with idiots just standing there with their phones out.

Before attempting to berth stern-to, he should have gone over a plan of action with the crew, who was going to be on ropes or fenders before coming in for an attempt, he also needed a crew member spotting for him and communicating the stern and hull distance from the other yachts, this would have kept things a bit calmer at the helm as it was a second pair of eyes, it's a big enough yacht and probably has blind spots, the crew on deck not on ropes should have been ready with the fenders and the boats already moord, especially the starboard yacht @ 2:05 should have took their stern & mid ships rope and walked them in with light bursts of prop as this was the safest option, he had a stern rope on the dock and this should have been but round a clear, but nobody was pulling him in, not a single person knew what the fuck they were doing, including the owners of the 3 boats,

when the bow started to swing to starboard @ 2:37 he should have counter steered away from the port side yacht and the bow would have swung back to port, but he panics, and guns it.

I didn't hear any thrusters being used so Im guessing they aren't equipped which is baffling. The yacht on the port side should have had crew out on deck with fenders protecting their hull.

It was an absolute shit show and panic had set in making everything worse and he just couldn't keep his hand off the power. This maneuver didn't really need to power and just quick prop bursts to keep the yacht steady.

If you're new to boating, stay up to date with the weather, apps on your phones are free and have wind speed, rain, would waved etc etc on them and for the love of god, try to be moored up before you're in winds like this, especially knowing your having to berth stern to the dock.

I found myself shouting directions at the screen, because nobody took charge of the situation.
And theres always situations happening like this and if I'm tied up I'm always out on deck or dock to help mooring craft, be it taking their ropes or verbally directing the new boaters in difficult conditions.

New boaters always go for the power, and it just makes things worse, every single time.

[albertfunk]

Why was the mooring line not handed over to the mooring catamaran on the left, moored in front?
This is common in strong winds and the marineros should know that.

[mattgartside]

Always a good idea to have a real world thinker aboard.

[lerichurn]

Hope he has a great insurance policy!😅

[The_Touring_Jedi]

Winds in Croatia can be pretty heavy...I still remember first day offshore😂 and first storm winds gusting W/NW 18feet motor boat and guy that rented tells me go straight to docking direction N-NE and throw ropes we will catch you at entrance.It was helpful learning a lot about sailing and boats even more then needed for skipper licence made in Croatia. It was a sudden kick which told me go into the Harbor make U turn and steer against the wind. If I did as they told me that boat would be in pieces....thank God to many videos I watched and lot of books I read during that time. I can park 40 Tons semi trailer almost anywhere I want...but I can easily say sailing is another level and it needs clear mind and constant adjustment as those winds and Sea can be unpredictable.

[lucastisdale]

what had me most worried was the guy on the starboard stern - he could've been crushed or sliced up by the propeller if he fell in. its not worth your life or safety to protect the boat.

[pestiz]

Yes the wind was strong, but from the bow, it is a two engine cat, that can turn on a dime, You can compensate almost anything wit he engines . Clue less captain, but I not sure he is a captain, most likely just bought a B category license for few hundred Euros . No bumpers out prior to docking, aft line handler in flip flops, ridiculous the whole thing .

[fabiotassan]

I wouldn't even hand over a bicycle to these incompetent people!!!!

[jocomilan]

Anyone who's ever docked a boat med style, can see the skipper has no clue what the hell is he doing. No idea what to do with the twin engine and how to use them in his favor. Rolling his wheel way too much for catamaran. Crew is not prepared at all, pushing the boat of the pier with their legs is a bad idea too, with no fenders on the stern and on the sides... They failed to prepare, thus they were prepared to fail.🤕

[seabournewolf]

No boat easier to drive than a twin screw…and yet

[jimmunro]

Would been better dropped anchor in bay until wind drop

[maxedww]

That's a very strong wind. Not easy.

[ImMarkyB]

What on earth did they think those round buoys would do on their rounded rear of the vessel? lol

[skippergrundy]

#1 boating rule.
Never operate faster than you wanna hit something.
Most of all, gain experience with a skilled operator.
Try taking the US Coast Guards boater safety course.
I highly recommend it.
I've crossed the Atlantic, medd, araiban, red sea, and then some.
Experience eguals knowledge.

[TheDiverJim]

He knows you can use something more than full speed, right?