Canoe Sailing on Hickling Broad. Harnessing the Power of the Wind. Kelly Kettle Sausage Stew.

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video, I head out to Hickling Broad in the beautiful Norfolk Broads National park to try out my new Solway Dory canoe sailing rig.
The rig consists of a 25 sq ft lug sail held in shape with a yard and boom and fixed to a removable mast, a pivoting lee board to enable me to sail to windward and a removal rudder and tiller arm. The whole rig is completely removable for normal paddling and stows away in the canoe, set up and take down takes just a couple of minutes - giving me the option to harness the power of the wind for some serious speed and fun!
Canoe sailing is great fun in its own right, but is also very useful in extending range on longer trips and expeditions. I am hoping to make the most of it in an upcoming five day canoe trip in Scotland.
I had a fantastic time trying this rig out - pure adrenaline fuelled fun - I’m still grinning from ear to ear now!
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching!
Links
Solway Dory
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Music:
Castleshire By Chriss Haugen
Cumberland Gap By Nat Keefe with the Bowties

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@AlfredLemieux-te7oc Ай бұрын

For someone who hadn’t sailed in 30 years you managed that pretty darn good.

@survivingentropy 3 жыл бұрын

People underestimate canoes as sailing vessels. Efficient to windward, great gear hauler, and can go many places other boats can't go. Love this episode. Good job Simon

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

Can I just say a massive thank you to all of you who have donated so far. We have just reached £1000 for the charity which is absolutely amazing. Simon, you have a fantastic subscriber base mate.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

That is superb Ant! Long May it continue too - they’re a great bunch! 😁

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods they certainly are pal 👍

@jasonobee9067 3 жыл бұрын

Simon; *changes into dry top* Me; "sh*t, we'll get to see him without a hat on! " Simon; haha, no chance 😂

@jonahtwhale1779 3 жыл бұрын

He has hair! Who knew!

@bradrech6249 3 жыл бұрын

You can see him without a hat on a couple of Andy’s videos

@mattbaker6975 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I watched it twice and thought the same bloody thing haha I've been thing he's always got a hat on for a while now

@AlonyaJ 3 жыл бұрын

That's not a hat... it is in reality, his real head!

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 never!

@kccox3446 3 жыл бұрын

👋👋👋 what a rig man !!!! woo hoo !!! I was scooting in my seat and leaning with yeah!!! 😃what fun!! great meal, wow! what a thrip!!! can't thank you enough best Thursday ever Simon!!! im a huge supporter of you and the Alzheimer's Association !!! cant wait for that trip!!! Simon cant wait till the next adventure 👋stay safe👋

@anndebaldo7381 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! "A bloke in the woods" becomes "a bloke on the water!" FUN! Good going! ATB!

@Aidandur 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video. What a life you've 'carved out' for yourself. Keep up the great work. I'm always reminded of the famous Wind in the Willows quote when I see something like your setup. What the Water Rat said to the Mole: “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing-absolutely nothing-half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

@brownsauce30 3 жыл бұрын

Simon. Last of the Vikings. Love it, great, love it.

@jackx4311 2 жыл бұрын

The way that relatively small sail whips you through the water really shows what an efficient hull shape canoes have. And, come to think of it, the old viking long boats had much the same hull shape, and they were noted for their speed and sea-worthiness. Nice job, Simon - and it looks enormous fun!

@1967AJB 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, brilliant. Looks terrifying to me but it’s brilliant! Thank you for the cooking, you know I enjoy that, I’ve never bothered with the additions to my Kelly’s Kettles, but I might now, it looks really good. As to your trip, wave at J27 on the M6! My dad, the most amazing man I’ve ever known, physicist and innovative educator, died from dementia a few years ago. A harrowing and cruel death for the loveliest man you could ever wish to meet. Stand by for a donation coming your way and thank you for your efforts for a worthy cause.

@martaskorulska99 2 жыл бұрын

Great fun. This is what we dreamed of doing as kids. But the rig and canoe were financially out of our reach. A big thank you, Simon.

@jeffseaton5193 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha the way you put that hat back on and the laugh that followed. Really enjoy your videos!

@massivedynamic2339 3 жыл бұрын

That might be the coolest thing you have ever posted to this channel! I am so jealous!!! Omg! That is a frickin awesome rig!!!!!

@grantryder5463 3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@breifne555 3 жыл бұрын

Water to Port...Andy will look good in yellow wellies with a pink gin. Amazing rig Simon. Best vid ever.

@cybereye2 3 жыл бұрын

Being a sailor that was your best video yet. Your canoe sails beautifully and looked fast upwind too, which surprised me. Keep the videos coming because I love your channel!

@normandgallant8106 2 жыл бұрын

Sailing upwind looked good , I'm making a grabclaw sail for my canoe , already made a model for a scale down version . I sailed my 19 foot sailboat with a reefable grabclaw , I went upwind good in very rough weather crossing from florida to bahamas , no engine and waterballasted .

@mountaingator001 3 жыл бұрын

Simon want a wonderful video and you sir are not just craftsmen you are a craftsman of the first class!!! All of your work reflects the devotion you put into your works!!! CHEERS MATE FROM TENNESSEE

@phillipchadwick8269 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! From the South Wales hills

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@sdbrantley9065 Жыл бұрын

Your rig is SO stable. I have an 18' Old Town & it seems VERY tippy. Took notes on your boat. Thank you for sharing.

@andrewcunningham9972 3 жыл бұрын

The production and quality of the videos keep getting better. Keep up the fantastic work Simon. Loving the videos

@grantryder5463 3 жыл бұрын

100%!

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew!

@thomasnewbery7449 2 жыл бұрын

Learned to sail on a Super Sailfish back in the early '60s at the Appalachian Mountain Club on Echo Lake, Mt Desert Island, Maine. You're gonna have six-pac abs by the time the summer's through! What a joy to watch. Owned a San Juan 21 swing keel then a Hunter 25.5 with a shoal-draft keel on the Great Salt Lake. What a joy sailing is! Studied up on celestial navigation just for giggles. Took a practice sextant and artificial horizon with me when I drove over-the-road. Still own my Astra 3B. Came real close to crewing on the Impatience out of Brisbane, AU, an International Offshore Racing boat converted to a cruiser, but chickened out because the conversion was VERY dicey and was afraid if she pitch-poled or rolled we'd never get out of it alive. Oh, well! Cheers, Simon.... sail on.... Spamcan

@tanjaontour2932 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Simon, I enjoyed our his video tremendously! And I did envy you just a little... 😉

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to have you on board Simon and once again thank you. The trip is going to be tough but so for filling and so much fun! We have a fantastic team now you have joined us mate. Anyway, I need to talking about this new speed boat you have 🤣... How fast is she now! Lol you really were blasting through the Broads dude. To think you haven’t sailed in 30 years you really did a top notch job pal. The rudder made turning so much easier than having to swap out the sail to the other side and having to hold the paddle in the front and back position. A treat to watch. The stew too 🤤, a hearty lunch for a speed boat pilot 😀. A very enjoyable video, thanks pal 👍

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha - thanks matey!! Lash all the canoes together, add 4 sails and we’ll be flying - tall (well, wide) ship racing!

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

@@simonablokeinthewoods lol I don’t want to scare Nessy off Simon 😆

@MrMeltedwellies 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Simon loved every minute

@CarolinaChrisOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Sir. I’m no sailor but I have rigged aluminum poles and old bed sheets to do some canoe sailing in my younger day. Definitely gets the adrenaline pumping when a nice gust of wind fills the sail! I never could figure out how to move forward against the wind... I never knew about a “lee board” though. That was a fun video to watch!👍🏻

@EzeAdventurer 3 жыл бұрын

Mate this is awesome, I can't believe how well it did in the wind - especially upwind, it looks so efficient as it cuts through the water... and the tacking is so quick too...!! Awesome job man! Happily donated to the cause :-)

@midlandt4249 2 жыл бұрын

Well for someone who hadn't sailed for 30 years you made easy work of it, just found your vids a good variety around outdoor cooking thanks !!

@trakyboy5128 3 жыл бұрын

Dude u was hauling a-- !!! She slapping the waves that's for sure !!! 😄😃👍🏽 And after all the hard paddling you have done a good stew is exactly what you need 😄😅😆🙂😋

@tonyanddeb1012 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone in the bush craft community: how can I shave 2g off my titanium stove set up Simon: I'm going to make the Gypsy Moth of canoes and sail the world. Next week watch me make an outboard motor from pine cones :) Seriously, one of the best You Tubers out there. Everything you make and share is of incredible quality. I've learned so much from you, so thank you from SW France.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Thank you!!

@englishrose1122 Жыл бұрын

This made me giggle when you were sailing your little boat. What a great ingenious kit you’ve made for yourself Simon. You looked so chuffed and happy when you were zooming along and comical with the music in background! Love these boating videos the best and can watch for hours. Many thanks from East Yorkshire x

@stuartlockwood9645 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon☺ you were fail zipping along under sail, I was quite surprised how stable it looked from where I am, I guess you had a moment or two, it was impressive though, and the spot you had lunch looked ideal, a bit swallows and amazons, lol, one of my favourite films, I whish you and the gang all the best for your Scottish adventure, that will make great viewing, thanks for the video, stay safe mate, best wishe's to all, Stuart uk.

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stuart, thanks very much pal. Cheers, Ant 👍

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stuart! 👍

@stuartwebster829 3 жыл бұрын

That looked like great fun Simon.Took me back about 50 years when as a youngster ,I used to stand on Potter Heigham bridge watching (and hoping) that some unfortunate would get stuck underneath and then going into Lathams shop to stare in awe at the rows of fishing floats.A few years later had several sailing holidays on the broads and loved getting the boat to haul over on Hickling and Horsey Mere.Like you say,probably wasn’t going very fast but it certainly seemed like it. Great video Best wishes Stuart

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Happy days! I fancy a sailing holiday on one of those wooden Broads sailing cruisers - one day!

@rgober60 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon, I've shared to Facebook and hope it gets you a few , my mother-in-law had it and I helped my father-in-law nearly everyday. She went on nearly 16 yrs. Was sad and really hurt him but he kept her at home the whole time. I was there the night she finally passed. Good luck young man and bless you and your friend both.🙏🙏

@elywhitley7327 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who loves bushcraft, loves your videos and loves sailing, this was my fav vid of the week on KZfaq. beautifully handled, some great SOW. what a fab little conversion kit, not too many sheets and fastenings to worry about to get a fully working sailing rig. brilliant!

@TheOpenboater 2 жыл бұрын

Just watching this again as I was so impressed with your sailing rig I decided to buy one. I really did chuckle when you slipped the hat off and on again when putting the dry top on. So funny. But the sailing was superb. Just goes to show that once you've learnt how to sail it never leaves you.

@richardthomson203 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who is originally from Edinburgh now living on the edge of the Cotswolds. I've done the Great Glen trip twice from Inverness to Fort William by motor cruiser. Stunning places along the route and you get to say hello to Nessie ! Don't forget Simon, there's no key in lock it's LOCH !! Great video and cracking sausage stew !! Cheers 👌

@williamsmith5610 Жыл бұрын

As always Simon your videos are awesome! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Where did you find your wooden spoon at? That is the sweetest spoon I’ve seen.

@daveys Жыл бұрын

I saw the “Kelly Kettle ‘oooh’” as you put it onto the fire base. Surprising how hot that chimney output is, even when you don’t think that it’s burning much.

@loufarbus2330 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, I didn't think you would be able to wait until August to try out your handiwork. Excellent work Simon!

@thcdreams654 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite content creator in this genre for sure. Thanks Simon.

@jerrymacklow1452 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the world of canoe-sailing. Fun, isn't it. Looks like an effective rig. You'll soon be sailing where you can and paddling where you must.

@kirkgallacher9144 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Simon, blessings from New Zealand 🇳🇿 🙌 🙏 👏 😀 Always look forward to more videos 📹 God bless my friend.

@papajeff5486 3 жыл бұрын

MAN O MAN !!! you were whippin’ right along. That was real speed for a canoe...and not a paddle stroke in the water!!! I’ve been waiting so long, hoping you’d sail and you did. Now, of all the stuff you do, you’re a sailor too. That rig is just right for those big broads you like. You may even want to explore other big waters too. Well done, Simon!!! South east Texas has some good sailing too. You’d love it. Texas Happy Father’s Day, you don’t mind me watching your videos multiple times…over the years? It’s 16 Jun 2024 and enjoyed this video again. Thanks again. I’ve moved to the Little River, just down river from the Smoky Mountains, my forever retirement home.

@kokopelau6954 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Rig. Just remember, "When in doubt, let it out!" The main sheet. You're less likely to dunk in the drink that way. Advice from an over 70 sailor.

@nickjan67 3 жыл бұрын

This is a grand film of your canoe's maiden voyage as a sailing craft! It particularly resonated with me because I'm now in the final building stage of my own cedar-strip canoe and have been wanting to try out a sailing rig for a long time. You've convinced me to 'go for it'! I also liked your Kelly Kettle cooking arrangement; I could almost taste the stew! And finally, what a worthy object for fundraising during the August canoeing event in Scotland. Can other canoeists join in as participants?

@MHarenArt 3 жыл бұрын

Look at you go!!!!!! Wooohoooo! Great video Simon, as usual! Cheers!

@rogercpate4386 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video, sailing was cool, meal time with Simon is always interesting. Get some great ideas from you for camp meals. Thanks for the videos.

@jamesellsworth9673 3 жыл бұрын

I was amazed by the sense of smooth progress the canoe made under sail. Watching the boom come around a time or two, I thought you might have worn a hard helmet rather than your trademark beanie. All the Best!

@norsewoods2999 3 жыл бұрын

That looked so much fun Simon! And you stayed dry! And well done for signing up to Ant @ Survive the nights trip. You will have such a laugh with them lot. Try and get Andy to join you also. You , Andy, Ginge,Ant and Rick T. What a fantastic trip. I look forward to all the videos. Keep up all the good work. Find a new place to rest ya head 🚣‍♀️ ⛵️ 🏕

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! I can’t wait for the trip, it’s going to be great fun!!

@standswithfish 3 жыл бұрын

Simon, a bloke in the wind! Looked like great fun!

@OoavastoO 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent set up and looked like a stellar day out on the water! Looks like you were making some impressive speed there too. Even had a decent bow wave going there! Of course you know you'll now have to start talking like a pirate, (Yaaaarrrrrr!), and start using your canoe barrel to carry your rum ration, ("Up Spirits, Splice the Mainbrace!") I'm thinking you could also rig some sort of a gun deck as well, a couple of 2 pounders or a couple of potato guns should make for an impressive broadside! Fair winds and following seas, Seaman....er....Simon and long may your big jib draw! - Darby, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

@annteather2826 3 жыл бұрын

International Talk like a pirate day is 19th September. Will that occur during September fundraising trip?

@craiglake6091 3 жыл бұрын

I take it we'll have to call you Captain Simon now. The sunglasses are a nice touch.

@tonystrange7224 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome Simon. Your grin said it all. Oh and love the inflatable torpedo tubes 😉😄 seriously though, the canoe certainly got a fair rate of knots on once the sail was deployed.

@stusrambles 3 жыл бұрын

The permanent grin says it all! The world is your oyster now - next installment from France.

@oddmanout98 3 жыл бұрын

The funniest line ‘I let a bit of sheet out’!! You don’t say!! I bet you did tipping over to the gunwales! Seriously though, what a great bit of kit, masterfully handled too. Maybe a couple of quick release cleats are needed to hold the boom on either tac for you? Off to donate for your trip now. Thanks Simon. Paul.

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, thank you so much pal from all of us. Cheers, Ant 👍

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha - thank you mate!! 👍👍👍

@johnberryhill8106 Жыл бұрын

That's an AWESOME cook setup! I have never seen one like that. Love your show!

@aramarsh 3 жыл бұрын

Grinning like a Cheshire cat...hehe, that looked like great fun!

@sarkybugger5009 3 жыл бұрын

Next week, Simon builds dual outriggers and a new planing hull...

@bradrech6249 3 жыл бұрын

And then in true Top Gear style, races To Calais as Andy takes the Chunnel

@sarkybugger5009 3 жыл бұрын

@@bradrech6249 Good luck getting back from Calais in a small boat. He might end up in Napier barracks.

@curtissettles2641 3 жыл бұрын

what about putting hydrofoils on the bottom of the canoe? lol

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

I sailed to Calais once - a slightly bigger boat though!

@chrismccartney8668 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see decent buoyancy bags in place in swamped many who sail a canoe don’t fit them it seems...

@tvishnuramsomuchettiar3411 3 жыл бұрын

Simon you are genius.could have enjoyed with a bottle if wine for sucess.as we waiting for the august trip..u got be nice guy to do such kind of generous help towards a need.👍👍👍👍

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

He certainly is T Vishnuram 👍

@dominicschaeffer909 Жыл бұрын

Simon, You, sir, are a total badass!

@garymilnes4851 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon, you were really ramping on the speed, Your going to have plenty of fun on the Scotland trip, and remember, when your out on the lochs, it dont matter how hot the day is, those waters are blooming cold! wear your dry suit!, and be careful of the seals in Loch Linnhe they can be quite playful. Youd better fit a tow bar for the next time you go out with Kent Survival, poor lad will be a speck on the horizon in no time at all once you put that sail up.

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, thanks very much for the tips, I’ll bare them in mind too. Cheers, Ant 👍

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gary! Seal for dinner then! 😂

@ianrtilley 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon (bloke in the woods) now Captain Pugwash😂... only joking . It was great to see your hard work and great craftsmanship all work out so brilliantly , I bet it has got a fair few looking at what Solway Dory has to offer. well done mate 👍. cheers Ian

@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969 3 жыл бұрын

Great film Simon, you took to it like a duck to water . GB sailing team next stop 🙂. Cant believe you've got a few thumbs down. Well I can really, some people are nuts lol 😃😃. Great shout out for the Alzheimer's society and look forward to meeting you on the trip 👍 Atb Rick

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

He blasted off like a rocket didn’t he Rick 👍

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks matey! Looking forward to meeting you too 😁👍

@teresasaramago8036 3 жыл бұрын

You, Andy and Richard... Great videos to watch! Thanks 😊🇵🇹

@MHarenArt 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be fun if they were all in the August canoe video?

@paulmaynard408 3 жыл бұрын

It looked like you were belting along. And you stayed dry so it’s a win-win. 👍😄

@charliewilson4670 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that was Awesome thought the river police would of give you a speeding ticket Lol it looked really quick in the water and handles well, I bet that's the easiest day you've had in the canoe excellent really enjoyed watching her perform ☺👍

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Haha - they’d have to catch me first!! Thanks Charlie!

@colinbradford7949 12 күн бұрын

Hi there , that looks so much fun . I think you should do more of it .

@ewengillies9826 3 жыл бұрын

Simon A Bloke on the Water .. well done mate. Bushyboy Oz.

@neilgibson1243 3 жыл бұрын

Mate, you were bombing along under sail. What a great addition to your canoe. Maybe bungee your barrel to the cross brace so it doesn’t tip out of the canoe when you capsize. Nice one Simon. 👍🏻

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think I’d prefer a tether, it’ll make righting the canoe easier without the extra weight and I can just pull my barrel(s) back in once I’ve bailed 👍👍

@TheGardener54uk 3 жыл бұрын

wow simon thats working pretty dam good

@utahjohnnymontana3373 3 жыл бұрын

Smartly done. You had that canoe nearly flying.

@redakroma1 3 жыл бұрын

Very Nice and Nicely Done. Hope You love your work as much as I love watching.

@estarriol4710 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the canoe sailing darkside! I have a Solway-Dory Shearwater and love her dearly :)

@tonyneal9776 3 жыл бұрын

From what I saw you were really zipping along. I would have tipped over several times in my canoe! Great sailing and video!

@wadewilliams4989 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of fun to tag along on another adventure. Glad to see the experiment so successful. You'll be first into camp each night on your Scotland trip.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll get the kettle on 😁

@Gordie79hamilton 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff. Doing The Great Glen for charity is great. Just remember to stop that canoe/torpedo in Inverness or you'll end up in Shetland. Mind you Shetland is nice that time if year. 🤣👍🔥

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

He’ll certainly be getting the brews on for us all as he will be at camp before us mate 😂

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha - little lap of Shetland and back in time to get the kettle on for the rest of the lads! 🤣🤣

@StevenKeery 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, that looked like a lot of fun. It must be strenuous though, trying to hold the sail with one hand and control the tiller with the other. That sail seems very thin, I hope it never rips, or you might face a long row back to shore. The canoe did seem to skim along at great speed though. Loved the banjo music, it just seems to fit your videos so well and I for one, appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos for our enjoyment. On another note, I'm sure your wife must be glad that old tramp is no longer living at the bottom of her garden and stealing her herbs. 😄

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha - thanks Steven! The sail is much tougher than it looks and quite thick, ripstop nylon - the same sailcloth used on yachts and dinghies 👍👍

@davidjones8680 3 жыл бұрын

A Scootland trip? Be sure your passports in date, you'll need a visa don't forget, and after getting all the jabs I hope your mandatory application to join the SNP comes through okay. I'd also add an extra couple of days to allow for the queues at border. I am only joking of course, it sounds like an epic trip you have planned, and with a great cause to support too. I wish you all well with it and look forward to following it all. I have really enjoyed watching you sail your canoe, its been years since I last went wind powered watering. One piece of advice I'd give though, run the rope from the sail around a pully, it will decrease the load on your fingers by 50%.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Thanks David!

@keegandeen1780 Жыл бұрын

Well done my friend I've been watching your channel for quite awhile first time I saw this video two thumbs up bloody awesome mate 👍👍

@nickb9397 3 жыл бұрын

Simon, Wow ! The speed.......that's just fantastic ! And in a canoe ! I wonder if my canoe is capable of that. Good luck on the Great Glen canoe trail. I might be doing that later this year or next too so looking forward to your vids. A worthy cause for sponsorship too.

@PrimevalAO 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say again, Well done bloke! Success!

@SwampValley 3 жыл бұрын

That looked exciting, we've got a canoe trip planned for the 19th so this got me all motivated 👍👍👍 All the best mate. Skye

@deltamour6630 3 жыл бұрын

Simon will be changing his name now to Simon, a Bloke on the Water 💦 So many happy memories of shooting the bridge at Potter Higham and sailing the Broads! Thanks for another great video !!

@wolframgarten4365 3 жыл бұрын

Easy to see that it is great fun! Simon and his speed-kanu... Thanks!

@adrianwilding2912 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Simon. The big grin on your face said it all! Congrats on such a successful venture, and I WISH I could cook as well as you-even in my kitchen!!

@fredbos5997 2 жыл бұрын

It seems to me that canoe sailing is a lot of fun! The waters that you are at look a lot like ours here in the Netherlands. Good luck and lots of fun!! Greetings, Fred.

@kevinscudamore2711 3 жыл бұрын

Look forward to seeing you and Andy cross the channel and up the fjords 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣👍

@lockguy2652 3 жыл бұрын

One of the neatest things I have ever seen! Just wow....

@seanorrick8921 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Didn't know canoe sailing could be so much fun. You made it look easy.

@deirdretobin3672 3 жыл бұрын

Very good results! A turning block(pulley) on the thwart in front of you would be a big bonus for main sheet handling. A ratchet block that is selectable would be ideal. Especially for any longer distance sail.

@marksadventures3889 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds a proper adventure. Good luck to Ant 🐜 and the crew. Boat wash, what fun.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! 👍👍

@gordonmiller4439 3 жыл бұрын

"Heave to", "prepare to mainsail haul", "come back on those halyards", "idlers and waisters to the rail", "pipe the hands to dinner", "off tacks and sheets", "helm a-lee"..ha ha ha, fitting as I just started the eleventh book of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin novels. Simon, you are a fine coxswain!

@nicholashall8294 3 жыл бұрын

A grand day out and you stayed dry. Good luck to you and your fellow travellers on you Scotland trip. Hope you catch it all on camera 😆

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nicholas, thanks very much mate. All the best, Ant 👍

@nicholashall8294 3 жыл бұрын

@@AntSurviveTheNight A worthwhile cause Ant. Very best wishes.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicholas 👍👍

@PumpkinVillage 3 жыл бұрын

That looked like a good time and some good stew too. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

@vetworker 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen anyone smile so much. You were like a kid in a sweet shop. That really did look like so much fun and you were certainly motoring along 😊😊. Really looking forward to seeing your Scotland trip. I’ll certainly be donating some money. I have clients with Alzheimer’s and my grandmother had Alzheimer’s. great video, enjoyed every second. 👍👍👍

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan!! 👍👍👍 It was superb fun! 😀

@kakprat 3 жыл бұрын

That surprised me , good turn of speed and handles well to. Great addition. 👍

@jellybean3731 3 жыл бұрын

The sign said 5 MPH you naughty boy hahaaaaa. Great vid Simon, happy days.

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😁

@malcolmT 3 жыл бұрын

Love a Wednesday tea time when my 3 favourites all post a Video thanks lads (Simon, Andy and Richard)

@loupiscanis9449 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , Simon . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

@lesp315 3 ай бұрын

You filming and editing is fantastic. It looks like you employed 5 pros to do it. Sailing looked good too. You might want to invest in a small ratcheting block. Good life. Cheers.

@jeremyharris246 3 жыл бұрын

Thrilling to see the canoe zip along like that. Looking forward to seeing footage of the August trip :)

@jamescoffey5225 3 жыл бұрын

Re: canoe stability. Perhaps an outrigger type of modification/upgrade to your excellent canoe would be in order. It can't be all that easy to sail your canoe with such a small center board which actually is more like a side board! Great looking lunch. Perhaps a pale ale should have accompanied your lunch. 😊 Great video. Thanks.