Normally if it is really rough, they close the decks to passengers.The roughest crossing I ever did was as a child, on a tiny old ferry [an ex steamer] called ''Falaise'' and the decks were closed as she heaved and rolled for what seemed lkr forever but was only 5hrs, Dieppe>Newhaven late august '69. we knew we were in for it as the little ship was rocking in the harbour. And the cars/lorries were lashed down, and chocks put under the wheels.
it dont matter to me when there is a storm there is a video camera and me i love going on deck when its rough
it was well rough on a dover-calais crossing i know it i not as big as this but god the fucking ship (pride of calais) was all over the place but we could not turn back cos we were half way but there i was on the top deck
Abrailsford.. it would have actually have been safer to stand outside the deck door, than to stand in it. The force blowing through the ship, and exiting at the doors is absolutely stupid, and is extrememly dangerous.
Thank you for all the comments, for all the doubters out there, this was the crossing where port in Santurtzi was closed for 24 hours and we were left 'hove too' in the open sea overnight, the wind did indeed reach a force 12 as confirmed by the ships master at the time, there were TV camera crews and press waiting for us on arrival in Santurtzi and on our return in Portsmouth.
My father was on this trip and I thought he was exaggerating about the weather, but this proves otherwise! Despite loaning him my camcorder, all he filmed was water pouring down the steel plates covering his cabin window with the occasional sound of a thud or rattle. He's never sailing again to Spain!
fair comment jackalpaws, the risk was somewhat lowered as there is a wall of steel immediately behind me that rises to deck 9 toward the front of the ship so I was shielded from the force of the wind, also, only my arm with the camera was on deck, the rest of my body was inside the deck door.
Brave or stupid! couldn't resist getting the video, I was holding on to the deck door with my other hand the whole time though, the wind was unbelievable.
Normally if it is really rough, they close the decks to passengers.The roughest crossing I ever did was as a child, on a tiny old ferry [an ex steamer] called ''Falaise'' and the decks were closed as she heaved and rolled for what seemed lkr forever but was only 5hrs, Dieppe>Newhaven late august '69. we knew we were in for it as the little ship was rocking in the harbour. And the cars/lorries were lashed down, and chocks put under the wheels.
Oakleaf700 9 months ago
Hmmmm.....I'd much rather fly!
bus140808 1 year ago
halloween was funny lol all ov the little kids were backstage dressed up
mscutie00000 2 years ago
anyone fancy doing the halloween themed cruise for next year?????
MrMrsloony 2 years ago
might just book this boat for dec as cant wait for may...as soon as i get off i wanna get back on...lol
MrMrsloony 2 years ago
The boat is a floating turd.
kieranlowe1980 2 years ago
19//10/09 just seen forcast for bay of biscay, gales, 34mph, waves 4m+ from midnight tonight!!! cant beleave im not on boared!!!! lol
coll993 2 years ago
Iknow where id rather be standin, in conditions like this!!! deck 8!! where its safe, for the life boats!!! lol
coll993 2 years ago
hello
FreedomFighter47 2 years ago
PRIDE OF BILBAO is a SAFE ship.the crew is very professional.i worked there for 18 months...
FreedomFighter47 2 years ago 2
THE PRIDE OF BILBAO is a very safe ship.i work there for 18 months.the crew is very professional.NEVER WORRY...
FreedomFighter47 2 years ago 2
very easy...PEDRO BARBINO...
FreedomFighter47 2 years ago
awsome
Lozzah153 3 years ago
U have guts mate and the shots of the sea in 00:11 are stunnin
Netster500 3 years ago
it dont matter to me when there is a storm there is a video camera and me i love going on deck when its rough
it was well rough on a dover-calais crossing i know it i not as big as this but god the fucking ship (pride of calais) was all over the place but we could not turn back cos we were half way but there i was on the top deck
dannyman1995 3 years ago
pride of calais gave us really rough crossing back in december
AR123457 2 years ago
wow!!... scary :S
kingofflight 4 years ago
Abrailsford.. it would have actually have been safer to stand outside the deck door, than to stand in it. The force blowing through the ship, and exiting at the doors is absolutely stupid, and is extrememly dangerous.
jjswansea 4 years ago 2
Thank you for all the comments, for all the doubters out there, this was the crossing where port in Santurtzi was closed for 24 hours and we were left 'hove too' in the open sea overnight, the wind did indeed reach a force 12 as confirmed by the ships master at the time, there were TV camera crews and press waiting for us on arrival in Santurtzi and on our return in Portsmouth.
abrailsford 4 years ago
was there much damage to any of the vehicles onboard?
stinkychris 4 years ago
My father was on this trip and I thought he was exaggerating about the weather, but this proves otherwise! Despite loaning him my camcorder, all he filmed was water pouring down the steel plates covering his cabin window with the occasional sound of a thud or rattle. He's never sailing again to Spain!
jimcannon 4 years ago
WOW!
McFlyMeAway 5 years ago
fair comment jackalpaws, the risk was somewhat lowered as there is a wall of steel immediately behind me that rises to deck 9 toward the front of the ship so I was shielded from the force of the wind, also, only my arm with the camera was on deck, the rest of my body was inside the deck door.
abrailsford 5 years ago
Going outside in that weather just for a video clip is not worth the risk.
jackalpaws 5 years ago
Brave or stupid! couldn't resist getting the video, I was holding on to the deck door with my other hand the whole time though, the wind was unbelievable.
abrailsford 5 years ago
that was the wave that scared the hell out of my husbend. you where brave going outside .well done
seede1660 5 years ago