A Rogue Mariner on the upper Thames

[@TheophilusBoone]

Messing about in boats. Done it all my life. Started at 12, 70 now. No motors, only paddles. Camping days at a time, easing downriver quietly, many times alone. Wonderful experiences. I love how the scenery changes slowly, giving one time to really see river, sky, wildlife. Often caught those mystical, full moon nights out there, far from lights and noise and any sign of civilization. It's a wonderful world there.

[@uzbekistan635]

I've spent my whole life sailing for my measly 13 years but I love it and this type of life is what I look forward to.

[@penhdog2207]

Nice. Thank you for expressing that. Inspiring.

[@adelarsen9776]

My ancestors went up the Thames in a small wooden boat once upon a time. They had a great time by all accounts. Norway and Britain - Friends forever. Rule Britannia.

[@tombobtail7706]

rofl

[@mrwilsonwilson9599]

Can we have some of our good looking women back please ??

[@adelarsen9776]

@@mrwilsonwilson9599 After Covidiot season is over you're welcome to come and take a few.

[@thecaveofthedead]

This is one of the most civilised things I've ever seen.

[@ljd8520]

Agreed

[@lovelandpropertiesandappra7803]

Watching this lowered my blood presure. Beautiful!

[@poulidor69]

Loveland Properties and Appraisal me too, its absolutely calming and inspiring. After this whole world pandemic I’m going to explore the possibilities of doing the same.

[@xvsupremacy7190]

Loveland Properties and Appraisal I often watch this one for the same reason

[@AndyPidsleyAPi]

Being on the water anywhere, any size ship with a brew in hand, best thing ever.

[@blankman3817]

I would exclude the coast of Somalia.

[@petej8556]

@Blank Man. Yea, an Assult Rifle might be a-little more comforting over there!

[@AndyPidsleyAPi]

@@petej8556 I didnt specify what was in the other hand!

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

An American boating writer, Robb White Jr, gave me this quote: "The more stuff you have in your boat, the less room there is for fun."

[@paulgathercole2601]

I don't think that just applies to boats 👍🤗😁

[@RicTic66]

And everything stowed away 'Ship shape and Bristol fashion. '

[@McVillijs]

“Let your boat of life be light, packed with only what you need - a homely home and simple pleasures, one or two friends, worth the name, someone to love and someone to love you, a cat, a dog, and a pipe or two, enough to eat and enough to wear, and a little more than enough to drink; for thirst is a dangerous thing. ” ― Jerome K. Jerome, Three Men in a Boat

[@royferguson3909]

I love that quote. I will have to borrow it sooner or later. it is a metaphor for how I would like my life to be thank- you

[@Sufmister]

That is going to be my life motto as it makes such sense. Thank you Mr R White Jr and a nod to TomFefersonWasRight.

[@ExploringHabit]

I really wanted the camera to Pan around to the bank when the piano music was playing at the start. To see a pianist playing in a field like a Monty python sketch.

[@dischargesummary8794]

Digital Nomad & then explodes

[@ExploringHabit]

@@dischargesummary8794 yes that would be fitting 😄

[@RogerRoving]

Digital Nomad Perhaps I should set up a Patreon account to pay for live music?

[@forrestwilkes4093]

@@RogerRoving Hello Sir! I have been researching boat after boat after boat for months on end trying to address my needs for a first boat. I must say, your videos, your lovely videos have clinched it! I truly dig the Ilur and so many of the other gorgeous boats you mention. The lifestyle of a dinghy sailor is for me!! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experiences and for inspiring the "non-mega yachters" we, who want to get out there and explore! Triple thumbs up and some jazz hands to you, sir!

[@robmarykunzig5533]

So right you are - Piano in the field LOLx2 - R

[@JeghedderThomas]

The world is full of people, living lives I've never experienced but which seems enormously pleasant. Thanks for the insight Mr. Barnes, my horizon's expanded just a smidge more now. All the best.

[@riosecco4142]

How incredibly peaceful this video was to watch.

[@bobbysilver272]

There is still some England left. Thank you for sharing this with us all.

[@tamingthedragon5477]

So good I have watched this three times. I know that part of the river extremely well. I owned a 22 ft cabin cruiser and this was my holiday destination from Hurley for many years. I have been lured by your videos into canvas sailing and am in process of finding a sailing dinghy to explore further afield. Spurred on by your excellent book I have set a target of sailing as many rivers and waterways as I can fit my boat into. Thank you Roger.

[@benthrelkeld4929]

Hi Roger. I really appreciate the philosophical part of your video. A gentle sail, coffee, beer, quiet...It truly is all about experiences. Cheers!

[@jasonallen1209]

I never even imagined a camping dinghy on the river, I love narrowboats but this was excellent. What impressed me was his organisation and attention to detail, camping was always such good fun, this was as said below 'Wholesome'

[@adrianstone4443]

Brilliant Roger as always

[@jamesrivis620]

Roger, An ex-Pat Brit, now Canadian /American , I found your video reminiscent of my camping days. For instance your routine preparing for the night and, likewise, for the new day is so totally familiar. I was an avid hiker in the mid ‘60’s when I braved a horrific Force 7 gale mid-Atlantic with a shipload of fellow emigrants bound for Montreal. The memories of many of my central- British-Columbian (as you said ‘experiences’ ) are stirred by your ideas and camping processes. Later I hit the highways and hitchhiked back and forth across Canada, especially the east coast , the ocean environments especially, also canoe camping in Algonguin Park and, finally (married with two nippers) settling into the gorgeous mountains of Vermont. My point being that , now approaching 76, I have a memory crammed with lucid stories, something I am sure you have too. This is the first of your videos I have come across so will definitely subscribe and look forward to many more. Cheers and have one for me. Jim

[@normanboyes4983]

Roger this popped up into my feed and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it in all respects. You produced a very beautiful film.👍⛵️

[@lioncech1641]

Please upload more it really makes my day

[@RogerRoving]

I am trying! I am trying!

[@followtheboat]

Agree with your philosophical interlude, doing is better than having. We've been living aboard an old ketch since 2006, sailing east from Turkey to Thailand. While others might scramble to circumnavigate in two years, it''s taking us a long time to get anywhere because we keep being distracted by places and people. Marinas are anathema, best for boat maintenance; anchorages are experiences you treasure. It's time to sail across an ocean again. Peace and fair winds. Liz

[@itswednesdaymydudes8631]

Safe travels

[@Zildorn]

since you seem to know about sailing, maybe you could tell him that dinghys do not have sails.

[@lizzielines1]

@@Zildorn They did in the 60s in the north of England when I was a kid - the difference from keel boata tended to be that they had centreboards and not keels, were smaller, and generally used for day trips, pottering and racing.

[@toadwine7654]

@@Zildorn what do you know? There are hairs need splitting elsewhere

[@robertcooke1774]

@@Zildorn sailing dinghys do.

[@iannonhebel677]

The camera work - done solo? was superb / peaceful existence / well presented / great voice to listen to. Some people are so irritating / this was a quietly spoken yet enthusiastic style / have subscribed.

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

My daughter of 35 yrs passed away 4 months ago She wanted experiences not possessions. Following her way definitely the way for me now, yes being free like you to go places meet people and being able to get on the sea/rivers etc is what its all abt not impressive boats no one really cares abt Live your best life ❤

[@MCP53]

Great video! I actually live on a 38' narrowboat, in a marina, on the Bristol Avon. It is my plan to become a continuous cruiser over the next year, but I really miss sailing too. Chugging along to the sound of my Lister diesel does not hold the romance of silent sailing, so I'll combine the two somehow. One thing is for sure - I'll never live on the land again. At 65, my life's dream is finally fulfilled, living aboard my own floating home :-)

[@scottcurry6282]

Holy shit this is the most wholesome thing I've ever seen on KZbin

[@bluewaterpines8323]

This is how we live and what is intended for humans. Not castles in the sky.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

This is the best use of KZbin I have seen as of today, December 10, 2019.

[@jingojango]

yes it's very nice to chill out

[@haydne]

I think a small wooden boat on a river or estuary creek would be my ideal sailing experience, so full marks to you Roger, a lovely gentle video.

[@team3383]

get an aluminium boat. beleive me. I've owned and upkept many types of boats. Aluminium wins. Unless of course you want to spend hours upon end wood working or seeing your boat rot underneath your feet. Or you are willing to pay a boat yard to upkeep it for you. Trust me on this. This man's view on yachting is no doubt correct for a vast majority of boat owners, but if you enjoy sailing, you don't get it done in a small dinghy ...

[@jackbagnall9851]

I'd live on it

[@ShaneGadd]

Watched this video for the first time around about a month ago!! Discovered it by chance!! I was so mesmerised!! I have never sailed!! Yet it spoke to me deeply!! a week later I had found my own little boat a 1969 Mirrior Dingy, a week after that, we collected her!! I truly love the approach and philosophy to Dingy Cruising!! It’s all about the adventure!! Stripping it all back!! Simple and uncomplicated!! So special!! And today with my Dad and my little One we attended The RYA Dingy show!! Just brilliant seeing Roger and Mary and her wonderful Mirrior Dingy!! With a Decathlon Pop up Tent sitting on her boat!! Really inspired!! Showing you what’s possible with these little boats!! Over the coming months, We will be joining our local club and start learning to sail!! Alongside restoring our Mirrior back to her formal glory!!! Our little boat has taken us on quite a journey and she’s not even in the water yet!! Thanks Roger snd Mary for the heartfelt inspiration!! Happy Sailing Guys!! To Journeys Long and Short!! ⛵️

[@RogerRoving]

Shane Gadd Thank you Shane. It is really pleasing to get messages like this. All the best wishes with your sailing in the future.

[@ShaneGadd]

​@@RogerRoving Thank You Roger... Love what you guys do.. Truly Inspiring.. and has placed me my Dad and my little one on a wonderful path... Happy Sailing with the greatest of thanks...

[@Flexaret]

The philosophical part, isn't that a lesson for life, it's not what you have it's what you do. Thumbs Up.

[@m1kalD]

I've just come across this little Gem of yours Roger. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures. I often find your videos thought provoking.... thank you

[@aaron___6014]

These are the adventures I dreamed of going on as a young lad. Now that I have the means I sadly find myself distracted by easier things, worries or talking myself out of getting started. My boat hasn't even been out in over 6 years. Thanks for sharing.

[@momikeee1]

Your videos are so natural an enjoyable. Thank you so much for not ruining the experience with distracting music. 8 of the best years of my life were spent living on a small, wooden, centerboad sloop and sailing really a lot.

[@craigkaschan4822]

There is no other water way I’d like to explore than the Thames. You’re so privileged Sir 🇦🇺

[@AusMarineRobotics]

The Turner-esque intro from 00:35 to 00:50 is truly astonishing, even all these years later - thank you! (both your sailing and art)

[@constablebentonfraser5014]

I miss living on the river. I had a freeman cabin cruiser that I lived on for three years on the lower thames that sunk and I gave up, crumbled and reclused. This has given me a new idea of how one could go about finding the authenticity I once knew well, except in the example provided, no motor. This is beautiful. Thank you.

[@johnstidworthy3370]

I wish you luck on that voyage, friend.

[@OldManGlitch]

I believe this is one of my very favorite videos. I've watched it a dozen times because it harkens to a calm and peaceful state of mind. Your comments (Philosophical) are spot on. In my life, while my colleagues were buying fancy cars and huge homes I was buying a second hand utilitarian vehicle like a truck, and a small comfortable home I could pay off quickly. I owned a small boat to fish with when they owned motor yachts. I've not been about the bling, but about what gives me life. Thank you Roger for this video and others you make. They are brilliant.

[@frankatstarisland4732]

Simplicity,simplicity,simplicity! Those takes were like oil paintings, I turned 76 this summer i had outfitted my outrigger canoe with a new sail , boards and a winnegin box and was ready to set off about then i was struck with ( it's done) i believe it's something that infects old people at some point but thanks to tech i can live my experiences through people like you and the canoe sits in the garagethank you for a beautiful video.

[@MrBeracah]

frank atstarisland hi frank I am beginning to understand your experience, but am still fighting on to keep doing things. Would love to see your canoe all setup, any pictures please?

[@cmosheh]

hands down, one of my all-time favorite RB videos... simply sublime!

[@jm4672]

The best thing about it is I'm free I'm free in my mind and I'm so happy even though I'm alone the whole time I'm so happy put down social media put your phones up the smart phones and computers put them down and go for sale come back in 2 or 3 days you're a new man try it you'll like it I love your videos please keep it up PS power to you

[@Fabformcatering]

j m I would find going for a sale quite stressful. A sail however is a different matter. 😉

[@whippoorwill1124]

"So people say, 'Roger, why don't you have a yacht? Wouldn't it be really nice to have a nice big yacht, and a nice big cabin ...?'" Seems to me that a dinghy's like a grown-up's version of a blanket fort: those small, cosy caves that every kid loves to make then snuggle into in the living-room on a wet day. Hard to imagine anything better in surroundings like what Roger's enjoying here.

[@cliffandrews]

What a wonderful way to go camping/boating. I really like that boat.

[@stackingitall6228]

You Sir are the Bob Ross of sailing wonderful video thank you for sharing.

[@craigme2583]

Oh man this was truly wonderful! Loved to see your gentleman camping in a classic boat, everything about this was beautiful. Always wanted to spend a yr on a canal boat in the UK one day ...Now i have to add a bit of boat camping too, minimalist living!. But i use two thermarests these days when out ha ha. So lucky to live in a time and place where you can safely camp in yr boat, not get charged, fined, told where you can go, or get mugged. And leave it and walk off to see world heritage architecture without worry. Pretty dam good. Enjoy the doing...not the having. Love it! I might tell my kids that - regularly, from now on. Ill have to look over your other vids, thanks for sharing. I can feel the serenity, the beauty and culture in the countryside. Loved the history lesson too. Keep it coming.😂⛵

[@richardthompson6265]

Roger just found you and have now purchased the book and have called on the authorities for your knighthood and everything to celebrate your wonderfulness and warmth and good nature .You have rekindled my love of all things simple as they should be ,I doff my cap to you Sir!!!!!

[@RogerRoving]

I’d have to think hard about whether I could accept a knighthood, considering the current state of the nation, but I thank you profoundly for your support!

[@2bitrasputin793]

This reminds me of how much I enjoy reading "3 Men in a Boat" by Jerome K. Jerome.

[@Selkian]

Thanks Roger. Having owned boats and kayaks all my life, I agree with your comments about larger boats. Most here in Cornwall are on the water for 3 months tops. The bigger they are the less they are used. It's all about the adventure and keeping it simple.

[@julianfrancoyolini2912]

Extrañaba tus videos, Roger. Disfruto de conocer los paisajes que recorres en cada aventura. Además, tu Ilur me da ideas para mejorar mi homemade dinghy! Saludos desde Argentina!

[@keithhicks1750]

The bigger the boat, the less you use it. Excellent video. Thanks

[@Mikepower1978]

Cheers Roger. A good reminder. Experiences first. And speaking from experience I quite agree. The most active I've been in boating always coincides with owning a small and easy boat. Beer o'clock to you, from NZ.

[@melrichardson2392]

I love this stuff feel like I have done it before great filmage thankyou,

[@sailorbuckaroo]

A wise man once said “Life is about experiences not trying to impress others”

[@tombobtail7706]

Let me know how he goes sailing that dinghy around the world and experiencing it.

[@packing999]

@@tombobtail7706 not sure he would want to...

[@daveevans2261]

Nice video Roger thanks for showing us, I love your camping set up in your dingy. 👍🇬🇧

[@paraglide01]

I dabble a bit with watercolor paintings and I really like the scenery. It gives me a lot of inspiration for some new paintings.

[@stephenburnage7687]

I am currently sailing my boat from the West coast of Canada to England (now in Mexico) but when I get back, my goal is to buy a small boat like this and explore the rivers of England. Ocean going boats have their place but the simplicity of this lifestyle is so appealing.

[@Barraga328]

Человек и природа - это прекрасно! Желаю Вам удачи в ваших путешествиях.

[@borisvanden5593]

Да, но только без еды из супермаркета.

[@brianminghella3312]

Far to many people own a boat for status and never enjoy the boating. My first boats were all second hand fixers but the fun we had was priceless. Dinghy’s may not be able to cross oceans but there are not many other places you can’t explore with them. Sail, row and push come shove an outboard. Experience is everything. The break downs and fixes, the capsizes, the occasional race win was nice too. But my favourite memories were the catastrophic broaches downwind and broken rudders in a stiff choppy force 4 off weymouth harbour. Its embracing the madness of it, the danger of it, the silliness of it. There were times when you would be in tears of laughter after being thrown out of the boat. Moments of shear joy and peace. Romance too. Never a dull moment though. Marriage and kids took me away from all that for quite a while but its time to get back on the water.

[@brettsandford4146]

wow that first shot is absolute gold, an almost mirror finish on the water yet enough wind to sail with. Awesome, totally worth what ever effort you went to to get it Roger. Nice work. Thanks at least in part to you, I'm off to view a dinghy this weekend. Also I've just recently purchased a down 'quilt' from Enlightened Equipment rated to -6 degrees C (-20F) and weighing in at 530gm (18.7oz)! I shall be interested to see how it compares to a synthetic 'Mummy bag'. Really appreciate your videos, thank you for taking the time to make them.

[@christophernoto]

Brett Sandford I agree, completely, about that opening shot! Thanks for pointing it out.

[@dragonfly8080808]

Some years ago I took my son and his friend who were young teenagers, all our camping gear my two black labs in a big Canadian canoe for a trip down the upper reaches of the Thames. It was a great adventure enjoyed by all. It's a lovely way to travel and see the countryside passing by. I was concerned how I was going to entertain these lads in the evening but after eating supper they were asleep as it got dark, all the fresh air and paddling did the job. Many thanks for sharing you brought back some great memories. We got used to wet conditions as the dogs spent all day hopping in to the river only to soak us on their return and obviously it rained a bit, I returned home with a couple of hardier lads who surprisingly did not miss the internet.

[@kevinhoffman8214]

108 dislikes = sad little people

[@capt.redbeard8361]

I love your perspective, Roger. As a yacht owner myself I can absolutely confirm that for many, yachting is about the thing. I have a very old 23ft yacht that has provided 4 families thus far excluding my own, but it should 100% be about the memories you build and the experiences you have. If it is about anything else for you, I think you are missing the best part. Like you, I go out when the weather is miserable, because it is about the sailing and adventure. What I love most about your channel is that it slows the rush down and it makes it so easy to appreciate the beauty when you slow things down. Love your work.

[@stargazer7668]

God damn what am I doing with my life right now,Rather be doing what this guys doing!!!

[@bluewaterpines8323]

You just do it.

[@villagelightsmith4375]

Star Gazer, I figured that out more than 50 years ago. It works best if you marry someone with a car, a house, and a job.

[@tubbellebunk]

Got a boat this spring. Spend 300,- euro's on it. Had a blast, and now gonna replace it after a succesfull year with a dinghy thats "just" a little bigger. But on all accounts you dont need to spend capital on a boat to have an awesome year. Especially during the corona crisis!

[@davidwilliams504]

What a lovely thing to do...so simple, yet so enjoyable. Thank you!

[@felixcat9318]

It was a captivating video of yours that opened my eyes to dinghy sailing and camping, and your beautiful book was a joy to read and an invaluable source of information! I hope to discover some inland waterways in a Portland Pudgy dinghy outfitted for camping, which for travelling by road will fit on the roof, eliminating the need for a trailer. The thought of relaxing on a summer evening with your book in hand, on a peaceful waterway, in my own little camping dinghy is something I look forward to. Thank you for inspiring me to try dinghy camping.

[@guillermobodetsaint-george4261]

You got the right way with this philisophy. I agree with you. Thanks a lot from France.

[@Radnally]

Excellent point regarding owning a yacht. I lived on my Downeast 38 for 5 years because it was very inexpensive compared to renting a house. But, I sold it as soon as I moved out. Dinghy sailing is inexpensive, fun and very available.

[@nordmeisterp8763]

.... all the best from Germany for you 👍🏻

[@NaCreagachaDubha]

What a lovely video!

[@eekamoose]

Best video I've seen on KZbin in a long time, possibly ever, and I've watched thousands. Very enjoyable, very interesting, and came with the added bonus of a very powerful philosophical insight. Yes, the world would be a better and happier place if people understod that it's not acquisitions but experiences that enrichen us. I've ordered your book! What is the excellent accompanying music?

[@christinapankey1415]

This guy has a real good grasp on life period

[@proutsos]

Welcome back!

[@OutnBacker]

Perfect. This is not for everyone, but it certainly is for me. I convert canoes into sailing trimarans and camp out of them. It's great fun, and getting into places that cars and lots of people can't get to is the best part.

[@colinhefferman5498]

Lovely music. This is so reminiscent of Swallows and Amazons. Love it.

[@garagefaff]

Just stumbled across via KZbin recommendations. Reminds me of a book I read years ago “The unlikely voyage of Jack de Crow” 👍👍

[@denisflores322]

I have that book signed by the author when he spoke at our club in Melbourne. A great story by a real story teller.

[@simonlivsey7425]

I'm reading it now, half way through, don't spoil the ending! That's why I'm looking for sailing vids on KZbin!

[@brunsonr]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with dinghy cruising. This, coming from someone that sails an older but sturdy ocean going yacht. While I love voyaging to far away places on our boat, I find that when we arrive in a remote anchorage, I tend to spend most of my time exploring the area in our tender. It is a small hard dinghy that rows beautifully and has a sailing rig that works quite nicely. When I'm out sailing the dinghy and exploring nearby creeks or mangroves, I feel the excitement of a child. Your videos remind me of that feeling. Thanks again. PS, you can never go wrong with curry and rice!

[@thecrow3380]

There's nothing like a simple and affordable boat, and as you say: it's all about living the life you can live aboard it, rather than about the 'thing' itself. Seven years, singlehanded, on a trimaran at sea, until a hurricane ended it, and nearly me too :) Sure glad my life included those years. Always a sailor, boat or no boat. Glad you're happy doing what you're doing.

[@shaddec55]

Beer O'clock! Good man! Liked you before... nearly love you now!

[@blankman3817]

Man you whipped that boat in there like a pro! You're living a good life man. You seem like a real good dude.

[@kc3718]

fascinating, having made many journeys by bicycle with tent around Europe I've often thought of a soujourn by boat such as bronze age mariners must have done along the coasts and rivers. I recall cycling through that bit of France and what a different perspective your travels must engender.

[@RickMunday]

Once every few months this video shows up in the recommended videos, and I stop to watch it every time.

[@RogerRoving]

Thank you. It did work particularly well, that one.

[@RickMunday]

​@@RogerRovingand it just showed up again tonight! I think this is actually the first video of yours I found. It's funny how often it shows up as a recommended video. As a teen I grew up on the Gulf Coast of Alabama over here across the pond. I had a little dinghy sailor, a small Hobie cat (I forget the length, I want to say it was 14 ft) in the 19 ft Oday day sailer. All great boats and the only one I had to pay for was the Oday, and that was the priestly sum of $100.00. I do miss sailing like that, especially small rivers which like you I often did in the dinghy. But it never occurred to me to make the boom tent or anything else for that matter. I never formally learned how to sail, I just figured it all out and learned what worked and what didn't. Anyway, that's just a long-winded way of saying thanks for all of your videos. It brings back quite a few fond memories and a couple scary ones. I do appreciate the work you do in creating the videos and taking us along with you.

[@ronniebiggs4026]

Just short of a little Jack Russell to keep you company.

[@clearprop]

There's so much I like about this video that I don't know where to start. So I'll just say thank you for going to the trouble.

[@paulfisher852]

Great vid. Best piece of work since "the homely dinghy". A question or perhaps a topic for another video. Do dinghy cruisers have the legal right to anchor where they please? Have you ever encountered problems? How do you select your camping spot? Keep up the great work.

[@RogerRoving]

In tidal waters you can pretty well anchor anywhere. You can also dry out on pretty well any foreshore below the HW mark. On inland waters you can tie up to the towpath side of the river (which is what I did here).

[@jimbojet8728]

Nice to hear another man voice my own life opinions. Experiences and adventures, are a priceless commodity. Thank you.

[@lioncech1641]

can you calab with classic boat because i love reading what you write and your adventures

[@mycelium451]

Thank you Roger! A lovely philosophical musing on the importance of experiences over things. My friend and I built a small skiff and look forward to adventures like this.

[@myplacestopaddle]

Roger imagine my glee when I discovered 'A Rogue Mariner on the upper Thames'.... it's been ages since you last posted a video. I have been so Inspired by your videos I went out and bought a Stornaway 18.......and will post my sailing videos when I get a chance to edit them....in the meantime enjoy my kayaking adventures on 'myplacestopaddle' cheers Paul in Sydney

[@sabejreid2072]

Good for you Paul, I love Sydney as I lived there for 10 yrs, now in Melbourne but a Brit by birth. Miss the Thames and England but will look for your video's when I get a chance. Love this one too - many happy times sailing in Bosham near Chichester England.

[@manuelflorezdroop4739]

Make sure you have experiences in life! Fantastic, beautiful philosophy ! Many thanks Roger😎

[@TermiteUSA]

Lovely trip! A very famous woodworker live near there and you probably drifted right by him. Paul Sellers could build a Wayfarer in his sleep.

[@markbowen9077]

Lovely! I hope your friend enjoys it as much as you do. Such serenity is even better when it’s shared.

[@Dogtagnan]

You put that tent up more easily than Jerome K Jerome did - and there were three of them!

[@RobMacKendrick]

Max Cordell And a dog.

[@ryanadam1153]

Fantastic brother.

[@trevorfuson715]

That piano intro was great!!

[@robinengland5799]

What a wonderful peaceful video! I would love to do this! Thank you.

[@papajeff5486]

The bigger the boat the less it goes out. Much better to do with small then to have big and not do. To get out and enjoy nature, the river, the quiet wonderful smells and reflection of the water in the morning...Man, you are so right. Texas

[@cessrcd]

I approve of this behaviour

[@jasonantigua6825]

You’d be surprised!

[@davidschmalz6075]

This was a wonderful trip, evocative and memorable. I grew up in the States around boats and the water. I even converted an old rowboat to a sailboat and had great adventures up and down the Hudson River in New York - also in local creeks, streams, lakes and ponds. Agreed that waking up in the morning surrounded by the mist on a calm fall morning is a great feeling. When I moved to the Boston area I continued to find sailing / motoring / rowing in coastal waters great fun as well. I just found these videos on KZbin and find them quite enjoyable. Just bought your book and can't wait to read it. Likewise, can't wait to see the next video - keep them coming!

[@mattgoodacre3391]

I imagine the early 18th century before the advent of roads this was how people mainly lived along the Hudson.Little villages like Poughkeepsie receiving mariners looking for a new place to settle the land.

[@BCVS777]

Dead calm water and so green; I have never seen anything like it. Beautiful!

[@BigFiveJack]

Hello Roger, Jack here, of Florida's Gulf Of Mexico coast, USA. I'm about 240 north of the southern tip of Florida, excluding "The Keys". (A smidge north of Tampa Bay) I must first off, compliment you on your choice of friends. Mary seems an outstanding companion, as she is of pleasant disposition, and a willing share-partner in the work that's called for, as you sail and row about. Seeing her bow-haul the boat was undeniable proof of her character! My next compliment is, you don't fuss and "baby" your boat, though you clearly appreciate, tend, and care for your lovely, capable craft. When I saw you drop your anchor onto the bow after you'd freed it from it's land hold, I said to myself, "This fellow is my kind of man!" third, your boat is stout enough to really be put to very good use, and you DO that! Forth, I very much enjoy seeing all the traditional aspects of your boat too. (Like the ring that goes around the mast, which the sail yard hooks to, then all is hoisted on a ROPE!) Fifth, of course, your philosophical point that life is about the experiences that are collected, not at all about collecting things that impress certain types of OTHER people! I am subscribed to you now, and soon I hope to begin to compile experiences that would be of the nature that you'd like to see videos of. All the best to you, Mary, and the rest of your sailing companions!

[@glendree1]

Thank you Rodger, this is a perfect episode for a lazy March Sunday afternoon while i wait for the sea to melt and our 2019 dinghy sailing season begins. Love your videos and have your really good book. Happy sailing experiences !

[@markstarling7990]

Roger, what is the name of the piano piece that accompanies this video.

[@djprophetinterview]

"Life is about experiences". I totally agree Roger. I love the Thames River experience.

[@stewartmarshall4112]

I read Wind in The Willows as a lad. Always envied the water rat his relaxed and simple life on the river. Roger is a real live water rat! And he is kind enough, through his videos, to let us ride along and share his journey. Thanks, Mate!

[@IDontBuyIt-zt4tc]

Wax up that canvas, and it'll stay dry. Moisture will roll right off of it.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I would go for another high quality canvas cover. Maybe a cotton/synthetic blend but I am not sure...I think a full synthetic material would be unsuitable.

[@egparis18]

Thank you very much for sharing this and happy sailing.

[@PreGameler]

This video is mindfullness its so healing to stress

[@Andy_M986]

You remind me of my late dad,same mannerisms,and so industrious,cheers Roger,subbed by the way.

[@maxflight777]

I admire you. Thanks for posting and best wishes. Just perfect you tube material! Lovely to watch .