I got my first skipper's license for charter boats on the Oregon coast in 1981, then served on USCG motor lifeboats, and eventually earned an unlimited Master's license. I enjoyed your video and compliment you on an excellent research. I will recommend this video to anyone who wants to boat on the coast. Your emphasis on safety in greatly appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time to put this together. A massive undertaking. I think you did a great job and performed a valuable service for all of us who enjoy our recreation on the water!

@joelmarchello3709

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Sir!

I just call this area home 🏡 sweet home. Greetings and blessings from the magical Oregon coast!🌊🏄‍♀️⛱

This is exactly what I was looking for! I will be taking a sailboat into the Columbia River from Seattle and this video is enormously helpful. I can see that it was a huge amount of work to put it together....Thank you so much!!!

@joelmarchello3709

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it. I hope it helps. Stay in tune with the coast guard (channel 16 and 22)…… don’t come in on an ebb tide (I recommend waiting until at least 90 minutes after low)…… watch the weather and conditions, wish ya safe travels Captain!

Outstanding video. I've been crossing the bar out of Hammond for over 40 years. It's scared me more times than I can count. Thankfully I've always made it home safely.

Great Video! This is by far the most comprehensive tutorial on the CR bar. I just got a 21 ft Seahawk and have been contemplating crossing for some day. I have the utmost respect for the bar having been over it with experienced captains before. Great content and I really appreciate you shared all of your research for public use.

@caseyknapton5128

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your boat...good work pays off

Joel, Just watched the entire video. Thank you so much! Incredible information, resources, and opinions. I learned a ton! I have crossed the bar over 45 times now in My 24' Hewescraft... A few very dangerous and scary crossings as well, This presentation taught me a few things that I didn't previously know. It will absolutely save a life ! Thanks again Chris Duvall PE teacher Happy Valley Oregon

@joelmarchello3709

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris! Glad you liked it. Be safe out there.

Joel, great content! Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together. You have provided a great value to any boater considering a bar crossing. Thank you!!!

@joelmarchello3709

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Nice job, this video should be required viewing for anybody that intends to cross the Columbia river bar. I keep my boat moored at the port of Ilwaco Wa. And have been crossing the bar, first with my dad, since the mid 60's. You have covered everything that it has taken me 62 years to learn.

@joelmarchello3709

4 жыл бұрын

13ewc Thank you! That is a huge compliment! Hope to see ya around the docks. Tight lines!

@caseyknapton5128

Жыл бұрын

That's so cool you just confirmed 62 years of life saving wisdom....salt of the earth brother. Safe travels

Thank you. I am researching while thinking about getting back into boating/fishing after 30 years. This is one of the best videos I have watched in the last couple months.

Great video! We made it in the bar the other day under horrible conditions and not knowing the details of the bar. We are heading south to San Diego in our 43’ sailboat and just gotta get out of the bar 1 last time. I’ve been researching the topic and your video helped me understand more about the bar and how to safely deal with its dangers👍🏻👍🏻

@joelmarchello3709

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Kevin! You will be here for a little bit if your reply is current. 10/23/21. Supposed to be some nasty storms over the next few days! Let me know if there is anything I can help ya with. Joel

Hats off to ya! Great video! I’ve fished the Columbia and the buoy 10 fishery for a decade. Every year to this day I still learn something new down there with the ever changing conditions. I’m Looking at picking up a new 28’ offshore duck and just came across this video on your feed. Very good video. I will be recommending this to anyone I come across that wants solid advice down there.

Very well done! I've been looking for this info for years. I'm sure it took you many hours to put it together. I really appreciate that you took the time. Thank you very much!

Awesome work!

Very informative. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos.

Wow great vid. Thank you very much for your time and effort putting this together. I have only been over this bar twice on a guided trip. I have a 25 foot super vee pro. I know that a lot of people with the same boat crossing this bar but I am a complete novice about this bar crossing. Now I have a better understanding of when I could possibly go. Most likely will not as condition change down there really fast. Thanks again.

This was a awesome video thank you for making it.

This is awesome. Honestly monetization will be what will get you a sponsorship. If one doesn't have the patience to put up with a couple advertisements so you can keep putting out this wonderful content then in doubt they have the patience to understand it. Tanks for the knowledge.

Awesome information provided here! Thank You!

Thank you for covering this topic! It was much needed.

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

@joelmarchello3709

4 жыл бұрын

Glad ya liked it! Tight lines!

Thank you that was a very good and informative video. Good job 🙏

Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Very informative,some great advice.Thanks and keep up the great work.

@joelmarchello3709

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! I just wish the ocean would settle down so we all could go play on that instead of making video’s! Haha. Been a brutal winter.

This is an excellent presentation. Very informative and presented in a very concise way. Thank you for your hard work!

@joelmarchello3709

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! Sorry about that hideous picture of those 3 guys holding a Salmon at the start of the video! Haha!

Very good educational video.. you truly gave this tutorial a well deserved effort so the rest of us can learn and experience the best outside of the Columbia river bar. Thanks for your knowledge and experience…..and again for sharing. Safe crossings and tight lines!!,

Thanks so much for this! I learned a LOT! Helping people and saving lives!

Thank you! Much needed

Thank you! You did a great job!

Thanks for putting this all together. I plan on purchasing a boat in Portland and take it south. Having never crossed the Columbia Bar this video is incredibly useful.

I live in CA and mainly fish the SF bay. Honestly I've been a bit scared to venture out into the ocean, crossing the "potato patch" area (a rough water area. I have a 20' Aluminum boat (Thunderjet). Your videos are very educational. Even though we're dealing with different waterways. I learned a lot about all the other stuff in the video. It's helping build my knowledge and confidence. So thank you for taking the time to make the video.

@caseyknapton5128

Жыл бұрын

The potato patch is such a hilarious name...I'm sure it's not that fun when its rough. Why is it named that friend?

Outstanding!! Although I am not in your woods, I’m SoCal, but this is sooooo needed,... Real info by Real people. Thank you, Sir! And great job with the editing. Far better than when you began LOL.

@joelmarchello3709

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! FOR SURE! I feel like I’m getting a little better at editing, slowly but surely. My first video makes me cringe a little. Haha This one was so much work, and I’m really proud of it. I thought it would get way more views, But oh well.... As long as the few that see like it.... Everything’s good.

Great work, Joel. Outstanding presentation.

@joelmarchello3709

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian! I appreciate it.

Awesome explanation Joe ❤

I watched a so-called "what to know when crossing the CR bar" video and was disappointed and had some questions I put in the comments. Well low and behold, someone commented me with your video. Boy am I grateful they did. You answered all my questions. You did a fantastic job on this video and I thank you for it. You really put some thought into this. Thank you very much.

Thanks for the work you put into this project. I'm certain you have and will make a difference in many peoples lives while on the ocean and crossing the bar.

@joelmarchello3709

4 жыл бұрын

gpm414 You are very welcome. I am glad you liked it! Thanks for the compliment!

Nicely done.! Very accurate and relevant info I know to be factual, which inexperienced boaters can benefit from.

Very nicely done! BZ

@joelmarchello3709

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that.

I have a 24.5 Chaparral ski boat. I found lots of helpful tips which apply to our boating here in Utah

Nice job! Done like a pro. Keep on fishing.

@joelmarchello3709

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again! Gotta figure out what to do next....

I had to watch your video again and noticed something I may have missed it I'm not sure. I have seen several boats head out with VHF antenna folded down, I don't go outside but even on Columbia or any big water mine are up a part of boat ramp checklist. Thanks again.

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to put this together. As a hard of hearing individual I would recommend turning down the music in some sections. Overall fantastic job compiling all of this. Thanks again.

Excellent presentation. I just purchased a 28’ sailboat in Portland and am planning my trip south. This bar is very intimidating.

@joelmarchello3709

4 жыл бұрын

Sailing By Sixty. This bar causes me to loose a lot of sleep! I am really glad this might help you! Be safe and have fun!

Thank you sir, I think there are a lot of boaters that would benefit greatly by watching this video. I have a 21 ft jet boat and i will stick to the rivers, call me chicken poop maybe i am. One trip on charter out off Westport was enough for this feller. I did enjoy your videos great job. Might run into ya down Astoria way sometime, good fishin.

@joelmarchello3709

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply! I am really glad you enjoyed the video. I have really been hoping that it will raise some awareness of the hazards down there. It is great to hear that you understand it, There are certainly a lot of people that come to Astoria in August that have no idea. Say hello if ya see me around the docks!

This video is excellent ! I think everyone crossing a bar should not only watch it but study it. It's life saving info. I lived through a 2011 boating accident out of Garibaldi. Several circumstances you address played into the perfect storm Hats off to you !

@joelmarchello3709

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Sir! That is a huge compliment (especially coming from someone that has been involved in a accident). These waters can be very unforgiving! I have read about and studied several accidents out here. Were you on the charter boat that had 19 people out of Garibaldi in 2011? (I hope you don’t mind me asking, please forgive me if you do)

@mel9466

3 жыл бұрын

@@joelmarchello3709 No we were in my 20' alumaweld. I may be off a year. But the coastguard and the garibaldi fire department should have records. I wish I had pics. I could list several things you addressed that played

@mel9466

3 жыл бұрын

Into the accident. Thank you for making this video. It will save lives

This is hands down the best information out there in the Columbia Bar… The production has a lot to be desired though …. I would love to give a hand helping clean it up

@goldengoat1737

4 ай бұрын

Actually the production is fine it is really just the music is to loud try turning it down 50%

Hugely valuable info that definitely will reduce scary moments, build confidence and likely save lives but the good news is you will likely never know it

That was an example of a very fine public service, wishing you find a sponsor. I will always remember..Swell Height plus Wind Wave height should be less than Seconds apart to be a Go.

thanks

I crossed in this January in 20-25 ft seas in a 49 ft Sportfisher.

Incredibly educational for those of us who have never ventured outside. Is there a way we/I could learn more from you regarding crossing bars and fishing in the ocean?

You have such gorgeous dogs im watching with my pitbull thinking I wish I could pet yours at the same time

@caseyknapton5128

Жыл бұрын

Pet his dog🤣...I officially love the comments as much as the video...what an entertaining group

@maxmorter503

Жыл бұрын

@@caseyknapton5128 now I'm thinking of the pit bull I mentioned as he left us in June. I just saw the chainsaw carving yesterday my neighbor started of him for me. I love dogs more than anything

Outstanding. One critique, the sound level of the background music, lots of concentration to hear you at times. Otherwise, if you want a job at a major airline as a trainer, look me up. Outstanding job. Anyone considering crossing any bar should see this.

@joelmarchello3709

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David! I used headphones and my computer when I did the editing, after publishing I realized that the volume levels sound considerably different on different devises. I am going to work on finding the correct balance. please look for a e-mail from me soon. Tight lines!

@davidtarshis6658

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelmarchello3709 Did you ever email me?

@joelmarchello3709

2 жыл бұрын

Hey David, Yeah I did. My current email is joelmarchello@yahoo.com

At 45 mins in are you guys fishing without down riggers? Also great video!

@joelmarchello3709

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes, fishing with lead in the river.

I have crossed the Columbia River Bar and fished the ocean about three times. I thought your video was well worth watching. I felt that the music was distractive and made it hard to understand your speech otherwise it was very well produced. Thank You.

Well this is all fine except my little Jimmy pushes my 40 ft boat around 5 knots, a following sea is constantly overtaking me while crossing the bar. Never cross on the ebb and time it to make maxim use of slack tide

Thank you for your video. It's perfect Brother. It's obvious you spent countless hours doing research along with years of experience. Hopefully, now someone will watch your video and get that new battery they're putting off...or buy a flare gun. Thank you for teaching fisherman and others how to fish longer and stay alive.

Great video but music/sound effects are too loud I can’t hear the narration

Great video! But the music is so LOUD it drowns YOUR information out!

Surprised the coastguard didn’t say anything about the tide. Obviously you have a tide table but just the same….

This would have been so much easier to hear without the music

Nice job but the music is WAY too loud ergo distracting.

LINKS TO CHAPTERS BELOW Video start 0:28 Columbia River Statistics 1:33 History and Deaths 2:35 What has Changed? 3:40 Chapter Breakdown 5:03 Safety Equipment 8:00 Buoy 10 Danger Areas 23:48 Ship Traffic 26:35 Go-No/Go Decisions 27:15 4 Factors of Go-No/Go Decisions 31:00 Understanding "Seconds apart" 35:45 Tides and Currents 36:50 More Go-No/Go Factors 46:43 Websites and APP's 50:24 Continued Education 53:41 Preparing for Bar Crossing 58:27 Crossing the Bar Going OUT 1:01:05 Routes Going Out 1:03:40 Southwest Swell 1:05:16 West Swell 1:06:07 Northwest Swell 1:07:04 Crossing the Bar COMING IN 1:08:04 Wind on the Bar 1:14:35 VHF Radio Distress Call 1:16:25 In the Event of Capsizing 1:17:45 H.E.L.P. Position 1:20:00 Hypothermia vs Cold Water Immersion 1:20:57 Accident Statistics & Leading cause of Boating Fatalities 1:23:58 Wrap Up 1:25:47

Just ditch the music, I can barely hear you when it's not leveled properly.

Nice info. Ditch the background music

Another vote for not having the music so loud it drowns out your voice.

Great video, but get rid of the music! Very distracting and too damn loud.

I can't believe they rent kayaks over there. $25

Horrible audio. Just drop the over amped music

The music in the background is really distracting which destroys concentrating on anything your saying

@caseyknapton5128

Жыл бұрын

🤣 I'm dying laughing...I loved his video...but you're comment definitely is like unnecessarily stating the obvious...thanks for the laugh...remember this really in not a joke or laughing matter were learning About here...but your point is understandable 🤣

Why do people insist on playing pounding music over them talking, when making videos ? It is so irritating, when it could have been interesting and informative ! ✌️🇨🇦

@caseyknapton5128

Жыл бұрын

🤣

@caseyknapton5128

Жыл бұрын

You Canadians ✌️🇺🇸

Very informative. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos.

@joelmarchello3709

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Sir! Thanks for the reply, Glad you liked it.