Braving Strong Tidal Currents And Hidden Sand Banks Cruising To My Birth Town

[@sailingpretenderbyeastcoas7494]

Drown footage is awesome. Keep living the dream guys. In the words of a great rally driver, “if you’re not crashing, you’re not trying hard enough.” 👍🏽

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

thanks

[@mlm1088]

I found you guys accidentally. I might have clicked back, if your friendly mugs hadn't held my interest enough to make it through that random episode. From there, I would watch the next, the next, the next... and when I came to the latest, I went back and watched from the start. It took me some time, but it's been worth it. The two of you restore my faith that good and kind people remain among us and I just wanted to thank you.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Kind words, thank you ❤️

[@patriciacaracappa5229]

Love to you both! I have had bronchitis for the past week! Hope you and your family are doing well! Erin and Josh are getting married on Sept. 30, 2023! We are very happy for them! Love always, Pat & Dave ❤️❤️❤️

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks ❤️ We're both good

[@shirleylynch7529]

What a wonderful couple you are cleaning up all that rubbish. Well done. Great video. So glad your drone ok after it’s little knock. Bit scary on the river. Hope your bacon joint was tasty. Take care both of you.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks 👍 Bacon joint was lush ❤️

[@dalerex7904]

You guys are angels for cleaning up all that rubbish...you should get an award for doing all that cleaning up.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks

[@sarahcrowther6267]

Where i live i travel over the moors to work and on a monday you can see piles of rubbish and litter left in lay bys after the weekend. Its a problem which is rife everywhere and created by people whom do not have any respect or thought for anything but themselves......and we are 'saving the planet' for these types 🤔. Well done for clearing it and thanks to the other boaters who took it home. 🐶🐶🐶😘

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

👍

[@janoakes9267]

I do litter picking and sadly I can confirm that even when there is a bin, some (not all) will still drop their litter wherever they are!!! Its one thing that really gets my goat! Thanks for clearing it up!!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

👍

[@barbaramollmann5990]

I'm in the US and we camp and hike at State and National Parks. We always take extra bags hiking to collect garbage. I've gotten my granddaughters, 5 & 3, into collecting and crack up when they say "These are bad people who leave trash Memaw." Teaching them young so they don't become of the problem but rather the solution.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

👍

[@stanleyromanowski9816]

Another great video! Agree that a rubbish bin at the pontoon might help to minimise the littering, but some people are just pigs, and as you say, have no respect for anyone or any thing.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Exactly 👍

[@fredmahar5431]

You two look great !...your videos always put a smile on my face !....and some people just feel they have a right to be slobs...don't understand it.. glad you got the drone back..looking forward to the next video and thank you for sharing...cheers !

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

😊 thank you Fred

[@lindadixon3316]

Glad to see you back I love traveling along with you and what a mess people leave. you too are great people love and best wishes 😙💖 xxxxx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thank you so much!

[@pamelalambe1356]

Wonderful video. Cheers. Thank you. And thank you for cleaning up all that garbage too.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stephenthompson1998]

Well done on cleanup. There’s a small population who don’t care fly tipping to what you dealt with. Bet there homes and gardens are a picture!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks

[@kimsmith6974]

16:51 is the most beautiful frame of you two I have ever seen. Deb your smile and those sparkling eyes at that moment stunningly beautiful. So glad to see you happy and well the both of you. Safe travels.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@marilynkirby-roach187]

I always hate to see people litter, but it’s even worse when it’s stuff that can be recycled. All those bottles and plastic that could have been put in a recycling bin. 😢 thank you both so much for your care to clean that mess up.

[@maxiemills6982]

Thanks for making the world a cleaner place. You guys are awesome!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks for watching!

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one when you said I started writing I thought you was going to say an obituary for ya drone lol it still working brilliant be good to see you both go across the wash have a top week keep warm Cheers 🙂🐶🐶✌️

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Lee👍

[@CanadianCuttingEdge]

Glad you got the drone back with no lasting issues. You guys have been through so much over the last 4 years. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. May the best of those 4 years continue for the next 4..

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Our pleasure!

[@MotownJT]

First time ever seeing your video here which afterwards I subscribed and I supported you on Patreon. Having grown up on the water in Michigan, I understand about cleaning up after others. The positive impact of you both on the environment after a tidy up can’t be measured. Those kids need a place to go but not on a working waterway. I stumbled upon your video here in Texas. Thank you!!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thank you so much Jennifer

[@brianinbrisbane6632]

Thanks for the thanks again. That micro pub looks great. We'll give it a go. Thanks also for the drone shots of Kings Lynn. We didn't see much in November because it was belting rain.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

When are you going to KL ?

[@brianinbrisbane6632]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 when the weather improves we want to revisit Sandringham. We can get the bus in from the Motorhome park.

[@jeanmann6985]

Really enjoyed this video, you always make us smile. Keep doing what you do.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thank you! Will do!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Every time we put the drone up, I’m in a panic about it coming back intact! So glad that yours is still working! It’s seems like the rubbish problem around pontoons is everywhere. All along the River Witham this summer we were constantly picking up rubbish left behind by others. It’s so sad isn’t it 😞

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I’ve been quite lucky with the drone,lost signal a few times but it’s always found it’s way home

[@quentinmann4774]

Hello Debbie, hello Mark First of all I am glad Debbie is going on well after the scare she experienced last year. I have been viewing some of your videos and have seen there seems to be a problem with the word navigable. It is a straight forward word broken up as follows NAV- IGABLE. I hope this helps in your what I hope is many vlogs to come in the future,. It is also lovely to see Debbie handling the boat confidently. Keep it all going it’s really great. I hope you didn’t mind me helping you out with the answer to this pronunciation.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks for the pro-nunc-iation lesson, I'm sure I will still mess it up 🤣😂

[@SargeHitch95]

You two are so freaking cool. You're like family that I've never met. I hope 2023 is great for you.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Robert

[@FireStormintheTARDIS]

NE on your beer stands for New England - it's a New England Pale Ale (IPA - India Pale Ale) :-) I hope that helps, if someone else did not already tell you. Good to see another video and that drone bit! Oops!!! 🤣😂😲

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks for that!

[@rolfcasparius6972]

A fishing pole might have been handy for retrieving that drone! 🙂

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

👍

[@davesmith6193]

Hi Deb And Mark. We were nervous for you on that tidal river. I don't think we are brave enough to try that. And we could see how pleased you both were when you actually arrived at Kings Lynn. Thanks for the mention both. Dave and Diane NB Tickertyboo,xx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

You're welcome

[@Setinmywaysalways]

As I walk around Loch Lomond in the Summer, the Red Mist comes down.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

👍

[@davidsedlickas8222]

5.2% not conducive to drone flying then it would seem ! Superb filming and commentaries. It is nervous doing tidel rivers in or out. If the unexpected happens. Glad you had a fun nice time with family and friends. Keep safe warm dry and virus free both. Very sad to see the rubbish chucked in the water.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

🤣😂 I was sober when I was flying

[@ramseybarber8312]

Hi Deb and Mark when on a strange Tidal river remember to [ Hug a Bend, Shrug a Bight ] and you won't go wrong .

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

👍

[@annesullivan177]

Funny, thi morning i started reading a novel by Elly Griffiths and it is set around Kings Lynn! Funny for an Aussie !

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

We've read he's first 2 Ruth Galloway books

[@philwise5598]

Captain Courageous triumphs again. Glad it all went well in the end. Another very enjoyable vlog!.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@annclark5082]

A great video, we do love watching you two 🙂

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thank you so much 😁

[@lynmoore8355]

ah great vlog and yes the GIN glasses are so the best...

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Yes they are!

[@stephholder7884]

Oh Debs I really feel your pain on the tidal river bit, it makes me feel very stressed on similar places! Well done for clearing up the rubbish at Downham Market. Sadly a good number of young people seem to have the idea that dumping stuff is ok, maybe they think it all disappears. 🤷‍♀️ x

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks so much

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Had a few days holiday in Kings in our tourer…..really enjoyed it….

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Wonderful

[@kdean9537]

Hi Debbie & Mark, wonderful you got to see your Mum Debbie! Glad you got your drone back Mark & it's working! I loved the song @17:00 apprx. It really is a shame about all the garbage left...it only take a couple of people to spoil things...you guys are good people. Always great to see you both, you are looking wonderful, love the hair colour! Thank you for sharing, take really good care of yourself, stay well. Lots of love Kathy x 💖

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks so much Kathy ❤️

[@shanehumberstone5262]

Great video esp seeing lynn from the air and glad your drone didn’t die

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I glad too 👍

[@Rovinman]

Thanks for a Super Vlog. All your adventures, Good, and Bad ! The litter mess, almost makes the drone adventure look good ! So glad you got to your Mum's and she could see the boat. You look a lot happier, these days. Hope you're feeling fit and well. Stay safe ! Stu xx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Stuart, we’re feeling pretty good at the moment

[@120ingram]

Thanks for doing a clean up

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks

[@mickabbott6782]

Hi, we’ve been watching your channel for the the last couple of years and have our boat on the Thames and Kennett Marina. Only just realised that you originate from Kings Lynn. Went to school there in the 70’s, namely Gaywood Park 74 to 79.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Debbie was at Gaywood Park, 71 to 77 I had one year there in 76

[@mickabbott6782]

Looks like you got off lightly Mark. Must have passed you both in the corridors of power. Great videos by the way, always make us laugh.

[@pamelazahn4816]

I love your videos. Thank you so very much for sharing your life with us who can live Vicariously through you

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

You are so welcome!

[@bobbutcher7725]

That trip down the tidal Gt.Ouse and the swinging round to moor up takes me back. When I was somewhat younger and in my teens my parents had a 27' yogurt pot. For our annual holiday it was decided we would leave the safety of the non tidal part of the River Medway and go to sea, round the corner, and up the Thames. We ran with the tide up the Thames, avoiding chunks of wood, floating trees and pallets only to run out of time at Southwark Bridge. The tide had turned and we did not have the power to go against the current. We tide up alongside some steel 'lighters' midstream and spent the night with St. Pauls Cathedral as our view. The next day we continued on to Teddington Lock and then enjoyed a couple of weeks on the upper reaches of the Thames. The problem was we had to do the return trip. That tidal Thames down through London in a smallish underpowered boat was very scary. Well done you two. All this typing has made me thirsty........time for an Adnams or maybe a Woodfordes 🍺

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

was holding my breath reading this 👍

[@MarcelEling]

Going fast in a narrowboat😄

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

9 mph on a narrowboat is crazy fast 🤣😂

[@robint01]

Great to see you both. I am playing catchup with the videos (promise!). So happy the drone is "ALIVE". Deb when your timer went, I thought "An angel got it's wings" And cake 🥮 it seems 😊💞

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

😂❤️

[@andrewtaylor7256]

Fantastic cruise love it

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@buridanjwh]

NE is supposed to be north eastern referring to the U.S. Main, New Hampshire, and Vermont. They are cloudy like your beer, with a distinctive hop character.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

👍🍺

[@melhorler45]

Hi happy new 2023

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

❤️

[@harris4018]

looks more like scrumpy cider enjoy

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Its vegan beer so they don't use finnings (fish bladder) to clear it

[@SecretGardener9736]

Oh well done to you! We despair of the rubbish just thrown away by the roadside where we live, cans especially just thrown out of car windows, or should I say, van windows! We pick up too. Loved seeing Kings Lynn again too as we used to live nearby and miss it. Please keep the videos going as we really enjoy watching you both.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks ❤️

[@rodnelson2651]

Really bold and brave to tackle that stretch of river. Drone footage before its temporary demise was terrific. One of your very best, Congratulations! Look forward to seeing you cross The Wash!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks ❤️

[@AndyCutright]

Oh, The Great Ouse. I love that name!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Me too!

[@FjHenderson]

Glad to see you guys are doing great. Cheers, and I look forward to your next addition to your adventures.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks so much!

[@chrissieadams6943]

Brilliant video footage I'd like to go down, Richie worries as he's worked with those tides for 40 years so he won't do it....unless he followed you...we only went as far as Peterborough xx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Id probably bee the same if id works the tides for that long

[@carolynfarmer3436]

Kings Lynn was my home town and my son lives in Tilney St Lawrence just outside King's Lynn xxx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

My Daughter lives a Terrington St John

[@carolynfarmer3436]

Very close then 👍

[@nesleinf]

I am speechless. You not only clean up the mess from some party going on at the jetty, but also gets shamed out for being some old assholes not understanding younger peoples need to have som fun by the riverside. Are the people of this world completely out of their mind? I get so angry!!! Glad you cleaned up the place and some nice folks helped you to get the stuff away to a bin somewhere. Glad people like you sail the rivers and care for the enviroment. You have my deepest respect. Love from Denmark

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

we sometimes fell like dinosaurs around young people

[@sueroberts8834]

Are the CRT not responsible for keeping the canal navigable? I love you two. You are so down to earth and approachable. Always love watching your vlogs.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

these are not CRT water they are the EA

[@caroljasper8411]

Love Deb's smile of relief when you went under the A4 bridge! :)

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks ❤️

[@techmeister3208]

Good job, guys! It feels good to do the next right thing.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Sure does Barry. Love to you and Nan

[@HelenandDave]

Hi Deb & Mark, we rarely comment but watch all your vids. Just wanted to let you know we are full of admiration for you both. Your attitude to life is just great but taking the time to clear up rubbish after others speaks volumes. You lovely people. We camp regularly at the end of RAF Mildenhall’s runway, not far from your new gaff, hope you enjoy it there. Cheers Dave & Helen 😊

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks so much

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Wow that was a lot of rubbish, can totally understand the frustration at seeing that and well done on the tidal waves, 👍👍

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks 👍

[@lynmoore8355]

omg great vloh, let's hope we can catch up when we come over to the UK in May/june 2023, would be so awesome to meet you guys and fran and rich as you guys are of course our favorites

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

It would be nice Lyn

[@geoffbabirecki]

Well done for cleaning up guys. It's so important!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Absolutely!!

[@Grzz51]

Here in Arkansas, USA. there are several paper mills and they stink like sulfur.(rotten eggs). On my job I pass a paper mill several times a month......... 🥵

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

This wasn’t like that

[@patriciagassor4497]

Such a shame about the rubbish, what they do not appreciate it will eventually find its way out to sea, also would not like one of those deflated dinghy's round your prop especially on that tidal section. Good bit of filming. Stay safe XX

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

It is a shame that some have no respect

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks for taking us along on this epic river cruise and I was just thinking about the terrific drone footage then, bang. Well done for saving the drone and getting it up and running again. Shame about the oiks with bad attitudes spoiling such a lovely place but well done you two for saving the place. The E A, Council and Police need to do their jobs and properly take their responsibilities seriously. That looked like a 'Ryte Nyce Pynte' for a NEIPA, (New England IPA). It's good to see that you are both (and the pups) doing well. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I thought the drone was knackered and never expected it to work after washing it under the tap. New England , so obvious now you’ve said it👍

[@brianstokes8084]

Nice hair lovely lady. Been a fan from the beginning and as a hair dresser just wanted to compliment. X

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thank you ❤️

[@pineapplecarp]

Loved the King’s Lynn footage , made me want to have a weekend back there. I might even try that bar. Looks like the Downham pontoon needs a combination lock fitting

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

An electric fence wouldn't keep the little sods out 🤣😂

[@janiceblacow1728]

Oh my goodness the drone thing was so funny X

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

At the time it wasn't 🤣😂

[@lynettecoates4272]

Ooh...felt your nerves debs!! Reminded me of when we did the tidal Thames to Brentford corner !!! Good to see the dogs in their life jackets! Brilliant drink glasses guys!!! Litter is a never ending problem, well done for doing your bit!! Xxx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Lynette

[@philmorrow2446]

Blimey, what a fun filled few day!! Adventures on the high seas or what!! Life and limb at risk. Well done Debs for taking the helm down the dodgy but, excellent job!!! Yeah, not bad Craig at the parking.🤣 Sign of the times where it's easier to chuck stuff in the river rather than take it home. Nice one for clearing up after others. Looking forward to the next exciting episode.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks so much!

[@chrismis2062]

You two are eco-heroes!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

😂🤣 not quite

[@tonygrove4599]

hi im on my husbands Tonys account.... Hi my name is Debbie, my husband now calls me Debra all the time, thanks a lot 4 that lol x

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

You are so welcome Deb or rah 😜

[@Debba521]

It's such a shame you have to pick up after others, but it's kind and generous to do so. Some kid complaining about who owns the river or even that pontoon is being defensive, you guys have the high ground. Very interesting about the tidal fluctuations and looking out for sand bars. Being from Minnesota (Land of 10,000 lakes 😁), I can't help but think a little garmin depth finder would be very welcome in such a location. But, I realize that's yet another expense. Still...you did recover the downed drone and got it working again. If you're planning more tidal cruising, a depth finder would be a nice bit of kit. 😁

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I know the cruisers who travel these waters have depth finders

[@toker5536]

I had to laugh laugh at the drone crashing, Strangely enough I'd just started watching vids from #1, and you got the blue one,, remember somebody lost 2 go pros in 2 weeks, he thought they could swim, it would be interesting to to know, how many cams over the yrs is that??

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Only three cams so far 🤣😂

[@MissingLink-hb9ov]

Brilliant as always, thank you. I do the same thing here in Alaska, been thru I think 300 ish medium-sized bags in 6 years.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks ❤️

[@Roy66Nott]

Loved it best video ever, really enjoyed it and you both look so well you must be doing something right, looking forward to the next episode.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thank you so much Roy !!

[@bernadettec6386]

We miss you. Hope you are both ok.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

We're ok thanks

[@daveleclair9201]

lol a good one guys. East Canada

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Cheers

[@iandavenport8423]

That trip is on my bucket list well done - As Gin drinkers you should have found "Whatahoot Gin Distillery" not far from the mooring - I went down by train not by boat but if you had a walk from the mooring pontoon along South Quay crossing Purfleet Quay you would have found the Craft Distillery there - "Right Nice Gins"

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Im friends with Whatahoots brother so we're hoping for sponsorship 🤣😂

[@user-xw6wj2qh5n]

To those saying the river is for everyone - they are correct, but it is not for people to pollute/trash facilities or otherwise spoil. (And some of the facilities are reserved for certain users, such as EU moorings). I've read of a farmer who got fed up of people picnicking in his fields during growing season, so damaging crops. He tracked a regular offender down and then took some of his mates to the offender's house and had a barbeque in their front garden. Big argument when the house owner arrived home, but it made the point. If the litter you collected was to be thrown in the party goer's gardens would they learn anything?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Totally agree the river is for everyone but the visitor moorings are for boats only. It would have been fun to find the culprits and return their rubbish 😂🤣

[@user-xw6wj2qh5n]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 Yes, I did say the moorings are reserved for certain users, so boaters. That said, if well behaved and not littering I would even turn a blind eye to a few people using the pontoons during a heat wave, but given their anti social behaviour that doesn't look like a good idea. The few spoiling things for the many.

[@live2skide1]

Love this video. My daughter got a set of those "gin" glasses (not etched but very pretty) and I thought they were big enough for my whole face to fall into them! Definitely not meant to fill up!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Coat a fortune to keep filling them up 🤣😂

[@andyb1237]

Well done for clearing up at Downham Market. That’s a dodgy mooring spot. There were lads vandalising an EA survey boat when I was there. I’ve been looking forward to your epic return to Salters Lode for months!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Andy

[@christopherbutler7588]

Great video glad you got there OK 👍 hope you get a look around the Micro brewery.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I hope so too

[@ireneshortt984]

Thank you so much for this fabulous video, my favourite place of all. I was stood on that riverfront in kings lynn in September. We were staying out at Hunstanton,looking forward to going back this September.That journey did look a bit scary. xx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Its a great little town. Hunstanton has some fantastic sunsets because even though its on the east coast it faces west

[@ireneshortt984]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 it is fabulous. Were you joking when you said you were going out into the wash .?

[@yesterdayslion]

Glad to see you had gin and tonic for stress relief...😀🇨🇦😀

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks 👍

[@stevanmoore7216]

That was just the best , thanks cheers from Aus 🍻

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stylusuk]

Bet your gutted the drone survived would of been a good excuse to upgrade to mini 3 pro with obstacle avoidance, you guys are the best & I love your rapport with each other bit like myself & my better half, look forward to the next vlog 😘

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Ian. As much as I’d love a new drone I wouldn’t like parting with the money

[@quentinmann4774]

Hello Debbie, Hello Mark and I forgot the doggies too. I really hope I didn’t offend you but I do follow your videos a great deal and really enjoy them and it was really concerning me that each time that came into the vlog there was a stumble so I took it upon myself to try to smooth it over, hope you didn’t mind Quentin

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

🤣😂 Don’t worry, It takes a lot to offend us Do you mind if I ask how your stepdaughter got on with her treatment, I’m alway scared to ask these questions

[@ScholarGypsyOx]

A nice ferry glide when you arrive in KL. I must do that trip sometime. As a matter of interest, were your insurers interested at all in this trip?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I haven't heard from my insuresr so I assume they don't watch 🤣😂

[@ScholarGypsyOx]

@@welldeckdiaries5610Ha ha. That wasn't quite what I meant, but never mind.

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

Well done guys…. Moored like a pro and glad you had a great time there. Shame about Downham Market. There happy to take the stuff down there but not happy to take it away!!! Some people have no consideration. Sure they’d have something to say if you dumped it on their doorstep!!!!!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

It actually took 4 attempts 😂🤣

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 noooooo you shouldn’t have told us😂😂😂

[@rontanser9369]

Nice little video guys, Do you know if they ever dredge the river to get rid of those sandbanks😊

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

The only dredging happenes outside of the lock

[@FlashGormless]

Great vlog as always! Mark, what camera were you using because the video quality on the river was exellent. You should do a vlog on your equipment you use the quality is really good.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Just my iPhone

[@layalabi1667]

Loved the video!!!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Glad you liked it!!

[@nickevans1698]

You must try “Summer Lightning” Wessex brewery. See what you think. 👍🏼😎

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I'll check it out!

[@nickevans1698]

@@welldeckdiaries5610 looks similar in appearance to the one you had. 👍🏼

[@ButFirstCoffeeSuzyOberholtz]

I love the song about meeting an old man,,,,, can you please tell me what it is

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Old Pen by Codie Francis

[@rodnelson2651]

Did you manage to get hold of a chart to show where the sand banks were, or did you work it all out from your walks along the river bank? I can't find anything on the internet, but would love to do that trip if I ever get that far!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

The banks shift and move, a local group reposition the red makers each week to show where they are

[@jeff8376]

Great vlog. We are planning to do the Denver to King's Lynn trip this summer and I'm just checking that one hugs the bank where the red and white posts mark safe navigation? I've never met such navigation marks before. Also, you mentioned the canal planner predicted time for the passage, but do you remember the actual time taken? Thanks.

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

I took an hour less than the canal planner time. Ill have to check on the other

[@karensmalley9550]

On the relief channel what was it like going to Downham is there any flow or under currents whilst your travelling? Loved your video always do, you both look well xx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

No flow on the relief channel. There was a few kids jumping of the bridge and swimming to the moorings when we was there

[@Catalina58601]

I'm pretty sure the young folks will change their tune as they gain a few years and their favorite spots are ruined by the young. Sadly it's not all of them but if they don't speak up to the rascals the varmints will prevail. I am glad you spoke up. If nobody says anything then its for sure nothing will change. I wish you and your beautiful family the sweetest and kindest and healthiest of years. Cheers 🍻

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Thanks Lynn ❤️

[@chrissieadams6943]

Don't Scare Richie we'll never get there..is it bad due to alot of rain ? xx

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

don't tell him we nearly rolled the boat on the way back then 🤣😂