Dinghy cruising a Welsford 'navigator': Overnight camp cruising up the Southpool Creek

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5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel about dinghy cruising a John Welsford designed 'navigator' standing lug sail yawl called Arwen. In this second video, I overnight up the creek and show how I set up Arwen for sleeping on-board.
Other videos on my channel cover my developing skills in dinghy cruising and maintaining a small open boat along the coastal waters and rivers of SW England. I post at least one video or blog post a fortnight. Follow Arwen's blog at www.arwensmeanderings.blogspot.co.uk
If you enjoy everything to do with learning to sail small open boats and dinghy camping cruising along stunning scenery then come subscribe to our channel and blog. We look forward to hearing and sharing your comments, thoughts and tips.
Steve and Arwen

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@MrWhichword 10 күн бұрын

Lovely. Thanks Steve.

@plymouthwelshboy 10 күн бұрын

you are most welcome take care now

@afloatinawoodenboat 3 ай бұрын

Well done, lovely video

@plymouthwelshboy 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@maxflight777 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t let Roger Barnes have all the fun and pleasure. Well done !

@plymouthwelshboy 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but he is the master both in terms of sailing and camp cruising.....😄 Glad you enjoyed it.

@Rameman33 5 жыл бұрын

What a place to kip Steve. That Trangia looks like it's seen a few years,great bit of kit.

@plymouthwelshboy 5 жыл бұрын

That trangia is nearly 35 years old, the sleeping bag and bivvy bag are the same age as well. Hight treasured possessions of great sentimental value, which has e been on all my world wide travels and expeditions. And yes, it was a lovely place to kip. Now, how are you...well?

@Rameman33 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a one for keeping my stuff for many years too,Trangia's are bomb proof. All is well Steve thank you.

@TroyaE117 3 жыл бұрын

My word, it must have taken some time to write that script ! Salut !

@plymouthwelshboy 3 жыл бұрын

Actually few are scripted...most of mine tend to roll with a few thoughts scribbled and that's it 🤔😀

@Cobwobbler 3 жыл бұрын

Great fun. Really nicely done video. I could get into this camping dinghy lark. Need to learn to sail first mind.

@plymouthwelshboy 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I built.the boat then learned to sail on the med....which didn't equip me for the vagaries of tides 😄

@OldDadProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Great Vid, Beautiful looking spot. Thanks mate 👍

@plymouthwelshboy 4 жыл бұрын

Ah - you are welcome - as soon as there is a decent weather window I'll get the final episodes of the series done - up at Kingsbridge and up Frogmore creek

@andrasvarga4066 9 ай бұрын

Jó a békéd !!

@plymouthwelshboy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. Peace is a good thing to find. Always out on the water 👋

@BobLinton 5 жыл бұрын

Is it me or does camping make your food twice as tasty!

@plymouthwelshboy 5 жыл бұрын

Now thoroughly enough it does indeed Bob 😁

@jackrabbit5047 5 жыл бұрын

Great video - love the sleeping board arrangement - will pinch it for my Drascombe lugger!

@plymouthwelshboy 5 жыл бұрын

It's a great method. Search for Joel Bergen navigator blog and then search his blog for sleeping platform...he breaks down how to make it if I remember rightly. Glad you enjoyed the video. Take care now 😀

@stephenwatkins6924 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, lovely narration, very relaxing 👍

@plymouthwelshboy 4 жыл бұрын

thanks very kind. Appreciated

@plymouthwelshboy 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you enjoyed it .

@byronbarker936 5 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video, thank you. I thoroughly enjoy watching and listening. I am a South African now living in New Zealand (a little over three years now). I brought my Mirror dinghy along from SA and have kitted it out for cruising. Roger Barnes initially inspired the idea and have since found your channel. Both your channels are fantastic inspiration, soothing entertainment and wonderfully informative. Keep them coming, and thanks again.

@plymouthwelshboy 5 жыл бұрын

Ha. Thanks. I'm an idiot sailor a careful one. However, if any of it inspires others to get out there and do more of it then brilliant. If you have a mirror have a look at David's channel which I think is called mirror cruising

@byronbarker936 5 жыл бұрын

@@plymouthwelshboy Thank you, I will look him up :)

@daleskidmore1685 5 жыл бұрын

Really good that you showed your set up for the night, I have been looking out for such info for a long time and Roger is one of the very few to have included it in a vid so far.

@plymouthwelshboy 5 жыл бұрын

you are welcome

@hieubb1802 5 жыл бұрын

lovely, like at home.

@plymouthwelshboy 5 жыл бұрын

Backpacking but on water and the ability to take a few more home comforts 😁

@thomasbuzzi3234 Жыл бұрын

Hunger...the BEST spice! Where did you get the plans for your kitchen box? I have seen those in several other boat videos.

@plymouthwelshboy Жыл бұрын

Hi happy new year. I made the galley box myself. If you search for arwens meanderings on the internet and then in the blog search bar type in galley box it should take you to my building pages where you will find the plans I drew up for it also Ng with what I did and what I'd do differently

@giveitaswingoutdoorswithsm2901 5 жыл бұрын

Away from the madding crowd! Looks great maybe I would need a fishing rod though 😉👍🎣🏞️

@plymouthwelshboy 5 жыл бұрын

I do take a fishing rod. Used to be a very keen fisherman but over the years become more environmentally aware and so have moved away from it. I'm ok with those who fish and eat the catch, I have no problem with that but just fishing as sport and throwing them back...I'm less comfortable with now

@RogerRoving 5 жыл бұрын

I love the voiceover technique - reminiscent of those old Betjeman films. Nicely unhurried and clear. Can I ask a question though? Where did you get your long flat seat cushions from? I have some old ones that need replacing that I bought from a boat jumble, I think in Maryport yonks ago, and I’ve never found any others on sale since.

@plymouthwelshboy 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The cushions I got from the Newton abbot boat jumble about seven years ago. There is a little stall which turns up every so often. I'm really sorry but I don't have any more details than that. However, if I go to the boat jumble this September and he is there...do you want me to contact you via messengerwith his details or get some for you and we can sort out getting them to you afterwards?

@RogerRoving 5 жыл бұрын

plymouthwelshboy Sounds like the same guy! I’ll measure mine and tell you how big they are!

@plymouthwelshboy 5 жыл бұрын

@@RogerRoving quality Roger, quality that counts 😀

@hieubb1802 5 жыл бұрын

@@RogerRoving im from Việt Nam, you measure the cushion and its specifications , i would like to make it a gift to you.

@kevinu.k.7042 4 жыл бұрын

Another superb video with a great commentary - Thank you. Where did you get the seat cushions with the eyelets please?

@plymouthwelshboy 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin. Thanks - glad you enjoyed it. They came from the Newton Abbott boat jumble many years ago. There was a stall holder there who made and sold them - cannot remember his name - he wasn't at last years jumble, well that is I didn't find him , so I don't know whether he is still going or not. You can make them them - all you need is the material and foam via ebay and a speedy stitcher tool - a greater winter project f you like that sort of thing. Mine are worn, stained but still functional.

@kevinu.k.7042 4 жыл бұрын

@@plymouthwelshboy Thanks for coming back - I will have a go. :)

@plymouthwelshboy 4 жыл бұрын

@@kevinu.k.7042 stay in touch - let me know how it goes - take care now :)

@hendrikarqitekt6286 4 жыл бұрын

great place, what’s the difference between creek and sound?

@plymouthwelshboy 4 жыл бұрын

Creek is upper reaches or small side tributaries of a tidal river. The sound is the local name given to our very large bay area in my locality

@ricklee1997 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video. Very tranquil. Might I suggest keeping the microphone away from your mouth a little. You can always turn it up in post production.

@plymouthwelshboy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick - i need to get one of those circular microphone disks that go in front o microphones. Glad you enjoyed video

@sailinghiggy10 2 жыл бұрын

Is the mooring first come first served or did you need to book? Considering a trip here for early spring as a first overnighter… launch from Kingsbridge and hopefully stay at South Poole, with some exploring during the day. Nice video.

@plymouthwelshboy 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt. First come first served when I went up there

@SuperBullyone 3 жыл бұрын

what a dream little city. The way England used to be. thank you for sharing this video-sail. aluminum pots are bad for you, buy stainless steel, before they find out stainless steel is bad for you as well

@plymouthwelshboy 3 жыл бұрын

Trangias are very famous across Europe for their versatility, robustness and proven track record in all sorts of environments. Very many small boat camp cruisers use them because they are compact, efficient and lightweight 😄

@darrenjones3681 2 жыл бұрын

Would rats come aboard when camping?

@plymouthwelshboy 2 жыл бұрын

Never had the furry kind. A rather drunk human kind tried once but I threatened him with a paddle and he disappeared off 😁

@stephenmundane 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your films -- you know how to point a camera and tell a story --- brilliant. They'd be even better if you could improve the recording of your voice over as it is very "breathy" in places, for example right at the star of this film. Some advice here: idratherbewriting.com/2010/03/10/4-avoiding-plosives-and-breathing-noises-developing-a-personal-voice-in-audio/ Just constructive criticism and in no way meant to cause any offence. Thanks for taking the time to share your adventures.

@plymouthwelshboy 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip - appreciated

@stephenmundane 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Saying all that, the sound on your "outdoor" films is excellent! Great to see you out- on the water again. Thanks.

@plymouthwelshboy 4 жыл бұрын

@@stephenmundane thanks - its getting better as time goes on