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
www.solwaydory.co.uk
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Music:
Castleshire By Chriss Haugen
Cumberland Gap By Nat Keefe with the Bowties

Пікірлер: 755

@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

@AlfredLemieux-te7oc 2 ай бұрын

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

@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!

@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 👍

@janicehawkins9178 Күн бұрын

Nicely done! Woo hoo!

@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!

@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!

@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...

@brownsauce30 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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!!

@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.

@breifne555 3 жыл бұрын

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

@thcdreams654 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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👋

@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.”

@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.

@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 😆

@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 :-)

@tanjaontour2932 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MrMeltedwellies 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Simon loved every minute

@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!

@jeffseaton5193 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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.

@anndebaldo7381 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kirkgallacher9144 3 жыл бұрын

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

@redakroma1 3 жыл бұрын

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

@johnberryhill8106 Жыл бұрын

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

@john3Lee 3 жыл бұрын

So how is the chap from Kent Survival ever going to keep up with you now !!

@Shane-Singleton 3 жыл бұрын

Andy is going to have to get a small outboard motor!

@Draculhuhn 3 жыл бұрын

@@Shane-Singleton 😂👍🏻 and he'll cook a BBQ on top of the motor while he's at it

@stephenbell342 3 жыл бұрын

Bets Andy’s sick for the entire canoe trip again if he’s going to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Kenbur 3 жыл бұрын

shoot - Andy'll just get a yacht and set it up for bush crafting and then follow Simon when Simon crosses the Atlantic in his sailing canoe to make sure he makes it!! 🚢🛶🔥⛺🪓🥩

@janvaartjes 3 жыл бұрын

Whats the name of the cooking system? Again a great adventure Simon.

@dominicschaeffer909 Жыл бұрын

Simon, You, sir, are a total badass!

@craiglake6091 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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!

@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.

@ewengillies9826 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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

@standswithfish 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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!👍🏻

@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!

@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 😄😅😆🙂😋

@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 !!

@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!!

@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.

@lockguy2652 3 жыл бұрын

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

@PrimevalAO 2 жыл бұрын

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

@wolframgarten4365 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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?

@TheGardener54uk 3 жыл бұрын

wow simon thats working pretty dam good

@ShinyStickEC 3 жыл бұрын

what a cool setup, reminded me of sailing as a youth!

@arjay7780 11 ай бұрын

Awe man! Love this canoe so much.

@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.

@utahjohnnymontana3373 3 жыл бұрын

Smartly done. You had that canoe nearly flying.

@carpenterpilot487 3 жыл бұрын

congratulations!! Simon U done well ! I agree dual outriggers, I like that stew. I can see to using the sail for long distance and I like to lay back enjoy the view and relax when I paddle. Maybe Im telling my age! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!!

@seanorrick8921 3 жыл бұрын

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

@estarriol4710 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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.🙏🙏

@deborahhoch2662 3 жыл бұрын

Love the sound of sailing!

@aynsleycooper365 3 жыл бұрын

Very impressive looking effort Simon (to us at least) and the canoe looks immaculate. Donation made to the necessary page, Julie and William A Cooper

@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks 3 жыл бұрын

5 minutes from my house. Absolutely gobsmacked how stable it looks . An adventure worthy of Arthur Ransome himself. Hardy

@whiskeytuesday Жыл бұрын

Now where's that houseboat? ...I wonder if he'll let me fire the canon.

@colinbradford7949 17 күн бұрын

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

@denaredford6701 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the perfect sailing video .

@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! 👍

@paulmaynard408 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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.

@MarkoCoomo 3 жыл бұрын

That works great, got to be happy with that! Have a great trip.

@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 😁

@neilmolyneux315 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful boat and set up

@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 👌

@kakprat 3 жыл бұрын

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

@paulaboyland2946 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your video Simon ☺💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 xxxx

@PumpkinVillage 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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!!

@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

@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 👍

@GaryLHedrickJr.-kl3mb 7 ай бұрын

Great Job Simon.

@kevinscudamore2711 3 жыл бұрын

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

@simonablokeinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣👍

@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!!

@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 👍👍

@stusrambles 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sdbrantley9065 Жыл бұрын

Great video. VERY informative. Good details on the rigging. Excellent control of your boat.

@rm8679 3 жыл бұрын

I am so impressed! You Be the MAN!

@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!

@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.

@paulgibson8623 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👍 you where travelling at some speed

@denisroberts1206 3 жыл бұрын

Well, you appeared to be flying along .....nice work !

@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.

@cornwell43 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a day, looks great fun👍👍

@jeremyharris246 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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!

@ericmiddelbos129 3 жыл бұрын

it was good to see thet you have fun, smile. nice!

@johnnybushman651 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Simon, love your channel and like always it’s a blast to watch. Cheers 🍻

@simonbanks6641 Жыл бұрын

just rigging my canoe for sailing , best of both worlds :) great vid 👍

@tracyl1368 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent vlog, thanks! Andy doesn't stand a chance now!!!!!! Hope Maggie is ok.

@malcolmT 3 жыл бұрын

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

@geoffminter2927 3 жыл бұрын

One happy Simon! That looked like great fun!

@thizizliz 3 жыл бұрын

It worked out so well! I'll bet you will be practicing quite a bit between now & August. What a fun way to raise money to help research!

@jogden6632 3 жыл бұрын

That setup is awesome and fast, very nice!

@Shane-Singleton 3 жыл бұрын

Best wishes to Ant and his dad. I lost one of my grandmothers to Alzheimer's years ago. It's a pretty horrible way to be in especially at the end.

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Shane, thank you pal. Yeah it’s devastating as a family to have to go through this pain. I lost my Nan to dementia not so many years ago and that was hard enough. Organising this trip is helping mate, keeping my mind occupied. All the best to you. Cheers, Ant 👍.

@Draculhuhn 3 жыл бұрын

@@AntSurviveTheNight sending you and your family all the love and prayers I can think of. ATB from Germany

@AntSurviveTheNight 3 жыл бұрын

@@Draculhuhn thank you so much for your kind words and prayers