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

[@survivingentropy]

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

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

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]

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

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

@@simonablokeinthewoods they certainly are pal 👍

[@kccox3446]

👋👋👋 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👋

[@AlfredLemieux-te7oc]

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

[@mountaingator001]

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]

Couldn't agree more! From the South Wales hills

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!!

[@jasonobee9067]

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

[@jonahtwhale1779]

He has hair! Who knew!

[@bradrech6249]

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

[@mattbaker6975]

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

[@MyTinyBalcony]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😂 never!

[@martaskorulska99]

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.

[@andrewcunningham9972]

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

[@grantryder5463]

100%!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Andrew!

[@thcdreams654]

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

[@massivedynamic2339]

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]

I agree!

[@Aidandur]

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.”

[@anndebaldo7381]

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

[@jackx4311]

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!

[@sdbrantley9065]

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]

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]

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

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

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

[@cybereye2]

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]

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 .

[@tonyanddeb1012]

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]

🤣🤣 Thank you!!

[@elywhitley7327]

As someone who loves bushcraft, loves your videos and loves sailing, this was my fav vid of the week on KZbin. 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!

[@craiglake6091]

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

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

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!👍🏻

[@john3Lee]

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

[@Shane-Singleton]

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

[@Draculhuhn]

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

[@stephenbell342]

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

[@Kenbur]

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]

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

[@midlandt4249]

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 !!

[@loufarbus2330]

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

[@EzeAdventurer]

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 :-)

[@OoavastoO]

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

[@annteather2826]

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

[@MrMeltedwellies]

Well done Simon loved every minute

[@stuartlockwood9645]

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]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Stuart! 👍

[@oddmanout98]

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

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - thank you mate!! 👍👍👍

[@stusrambles]

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

[@wadewilliams4989]

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]

I’ll get the kettle on 😁

[@englishrose1122]

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

[@Slowhandinnawoods]

After watching this video I solidified my plans to build a canoe sailing rig

[@teresasaramago8036]

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

[@MHarenArt]

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

[@seanorrick8921]

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

[@papajeff5486]

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.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

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

[@adrianwilding2912]

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!!

[@sarkybugger5009]

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

[@bradrech6249]

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

[@sarkybugger5009]

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

[@curtissettles2641]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

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

[@chrismccartney8668]

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

[@tvishnuramsomuchettiar3411]

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]

He certainly is T Vishnuram 👍

[@garymilnes4851]

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

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Gary! Seal for dinner then! 😂

[@OliverCromwell1640]

Probably the best canoe sailing video on KZbin 👍

[@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks]

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

[@whiskeytuesday]

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

[@richardthomson203]

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 👌

[@rgober60]

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.🙏🙏

[@deirdretobin3672]

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.

[@tonystrange7224]

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.

[@jellybean3731]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂😁

[@jeremyharris246]

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

[@jerrymacklow1452]

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.

[@MSJERSwenson]

A wonderful cause to raise awareness and money for. My husband suffers from Alzheimer's and Dementia and had to recently be placed in a nursing home after my caring for him for the last 20 years. It is devastating to lose my best friend to this disease. Well done Ant

[@ewengillies9826]

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

[@nicholashall8294]

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

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

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

[@nicholashall8294]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Nicholas 👍👍

[@deltamour6630]

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

[@Scotland_my]

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

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

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

[@andrathiele2638]

Nice looking stew. Just needed some Beurre manié (butter & flour mix) that could be made at home and held in a butter dish,. Add a dollop and stir in to thicken until you have the consistency/gravy thickness you desire.

[@nickjan67]

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

[@RustyKnorr]

I could give you a hundred tips on how to dial in your rig, but instead I’m just going to say... Fantastic job!!!! Well done, mate! You got the bug again, now. Your life is changed forever, I’m super happy for you!!!

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

I’d say you were pretty much flying across that water!! How amazing!♥️ It looks so great too...I love it. ⛵️

[@mattbrown2654]

Simon you will love the Great Glen Canoe Trail, I’ve done it twice and it’s simply the best trip I have ever done.

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Can’t wait Matt, we’re so looking forward to it pal. Cheers, Ant 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Can’t wait for it! 😁

[@mattbrown2654]

@@simonablokeinthewoods I can recommend camping in the bay just past Castle Urquhart below Drumnadrochit, there’s a beautiful beach right next to the river which is perfect.

[@roosterneck2158]

jibing in a canoe is impressive enough for anyone who doesn't know what that means, good skills to stop that canoe from having water over the thwart. fair play.

[@stevesmith3556]

Looks like a blast! Camp and canoe is the best. Or, just a day trip where you get to light a fire is good too👍

[@daveys]

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.

[@tracker5849]

AWESOME!!! Good job!! Congratulations captain. Looked like fun but way to fast and to much work for ME. I'm just a "drifter" enjoy the ride!!! Make a good bug out vessel...lol. lunch looked amazing. Love stews...your freinds are going to need outboard motors to keep up with you. Lol

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

Haha tell me about it Tracker 😂

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

A big raft I reckon! 🤣

[@gordonmiller4439]

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

[@jennyk544]

Looked like you were having a lot of fun! Sailing is not really something that I’m interested in though it was fun to watch this one time. I love that you cook real food in each of your videos rather than relying on ration packs or processed foods. Nicely done, Simon!

[@TheOpenboater]

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

[@NaturistGardener]

wow simon thats working pretty dam good

[@MarkCSevenSixTwo]

Looking forward to seeing your adventures on the Scottish trip, Simon, the scenery is something else up there.

[@cherryfieldecology5276]

You are going to love the Scotland trip, we did it (in a motor boat) about 7years ago now, Loch Ness is massive! Vistas are stunning! It would awesome to do it in a canoe, wildcamping along the way, enjoy.

[@lynnporter9440]

I've only just come across this. Oh my goodness I am so impressed by this set up. In the past I've tried a bit of sailing on different boats. The last time was on a dinghy. With my very bad arthritic knees, by then, it was absolutely impossible, avoiding the boom, crawling across the deck when tacking. Even in a big yacht, which I wasn't sailing, we had to jump from one seat to the other. I'm even more crocked now (and old). But look at you - sitting easy whilst the sail swings across. Wow. I wish I'd known about that before now.

[@standswithfish]

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

[@Thebonesoftrees]

Vancouver Island here. I am building one of those . What a treat. Thanks KZbin algorithms.

[@highlandmatt3869]

Hi Simon, great video as always, some speed in that canoe, Great to hear your coming up to my neck of the woods, I'm half way up Loch ness, In August I suggest you bring Midge repellent (Avon skin so soft) seems to work the best :-)

[@annteather2826]

Yes I have the Avon stuff as heard the SAS use it. Not sold as insect repellent. Make sure you put it on skin or something washable though; I sprayed it on a wooden fan and it stinks now!

[@wrzlgummidge7663]

You've still got the sailing skills - what a ride! Nice one Simon, atb

[@brownsauce30]

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

[@dominicschaeffer909]

Simon, You, sir, are a total badass!

[@stuartwebster829]

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]

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

[@vetworker]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

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

[@paulgibson8623]

Brilliant 👍 you where travelling at some speed

[@rodneyjordan6745]

I have a few thoughts on what's wrong with our world. Taking time to get outdoors to hike, hunt, fish and canoe would go a ways toward getting things back in order. Nice video. Being so close to the water makes you look as though you're moving along really quick.

[@breifne555]

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

[@trakyboy5128]

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 😄😅😆🙂😋

[@Cederuiter]

Simon, a bloke on the water! Great video again!

[@affendihamzah5587]

You never stop to amaze me with youre skill

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!

[@davidjones8680]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

🤣🤣 Thanks David!

[@curtisloud1027]

Good on you Simon! nothing like a sail on cold day! Man she shuffels right along

[@bushlore21]

Absolutely brilliant Simon!! Well done!!👍💪💯🤠

[@Shane-Singleton]

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]

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]

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

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

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

[@1967AJB]

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.

[@JointAdventures1]

Great video and demo of canoe sailing. Really inspiring and informative and very practical. Also well done for bringing your own tinder and fuel. Lots of people think that burning dead wood or cones doesn't do any harm but it's always worth remembering that dead stuff provides habitat for other living things and so increase or maintains biodiversity. Also, unlike the person who left the evidence of a previous fire, your kettle is very low impact if used carefully.

[@MHarenArt]

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

[@thomasnewbery7449]

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

[@ZXspectrum..]

Looks as though the install was spot on, the genuine smile of delight on your mug made me grin as you started picking up knots !

[@lockguy2652]

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

[@MarkoCoomo]

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

[@falafel4618]

The opening visuals on this video were some of the best you've ever done Simon. Overall, it shows how much effort you make in producing these vids (paddling away, then coming back to get the camera etc) - superb! To be honest, I don't have sea legs, so I was a bit meh with the sailing a canoe but it looks fun! More than happy to make a donation to the Alzeihmer's fund - thanks for promoting this as it is a terrible, debiitating illness which, I feel, is still misunderstood by many. Hope Maggie is well - can we have a video with her soon please?

[@grantryder5463]

Totally agree. So much effort must go in to filming and editing.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! And thank you!!

[@ericjuste4363]

simon the happy men slide on the water ............. smile from france " where is kent ;) "

[@williamsmith5610]

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

[@utahjohnnymontana3373]

Smartly done. You had that canoe nearly flying.

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

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

[@AntSurviveTheNight]

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

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks matey! Looking forward to meeting you too 😁👍