Embracing BOAT LIFE, Facing FEAR and GETTING WET!

[@deliaholliday1938]

Wow you are so brave swimming in the water good on you and all that walking the scenery as so lovely it’s like I have had a day out see you soon keep safe

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Delia 😊

[@paulbarty9296]

Well done Kayleigh its good to see you conquring a fear to go wild swimming. Ive enjoyed it since i was a young boy in rivers and oceans, that bridge looks amaizing and medieval.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Paul 😊it’s cool eh!

[@valerieburnett8930]

Loved this vlog. It’s lovely to see how much you love your boating. Well done with the swimming, so glad you have someone with you. Take care look forward to next vlog. X

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Valerie for your lovely comment 😊

[@scottfw7169]

Y'all have a great national treasure in those canals. Even if I did live on the proper side of the Atlantic my current health would prevent living the liveaboard cruising life, but it is plain to see the landscape is beautiful, the boats are interesting, and there is community among the boaters; which leads me to close with the opening, those canals are a great national treasure.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Completely agree with you Scott 😊

[@MAdams853]

Loved this vlog. My grandparents had a boat moored just around the corner from Tixall wide near Great Haywood. My grandad built it himself from wood. We would go out with them for day trips as children, picking strawberries at a nearby farm. I can remember clearly even now 30yrs later, helping my nan with the locks and driving the boat beside my grandad.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Martin 😊 that’s awesome, what a cool story to have!

[@martinworrall5888]

Well done for overcoming your fear of the wild swimming 👍

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Martin 😊

[@sharonprinz5745]

Loved it, thanks. THE bridge was one i've never seen beforee.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

You’re welcome Sharon 😊

[@cal7184]

Even with the wetsuit on, it's quite....refreshing, when you first get in! I had a swim in the sea this week at North Berwick, it was fine once I warmed up and left me feeling amazing! Next time I buy a wetsuit, I'm gonna buy a full length one!!!! Take care & stay safe.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Refreshing is a good word for it! Definitely get a full length one! Thanks 😊

[@dianezavitz2895]

Good for you conquering you fear of deeper water. Try floating on your back, it’s helpful when you get tired, keeping your head out of water and minimal action from the legs. Soon you’ll be trying all techniques of swimming.

[@margaretbedwell58]

I love to float on my back and I also find a side stroke is restful as well.

[@suedanoah2983]

I loved it!! Wow, Kayleigh, I noticed you're always positive, courageous, fun and full of

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@johnallen148]

Hi Kayleigh,so pleased you conquered your fear of wild swimming well done ,you know I worked on the water for over 40 years siting buoys at see and still can’t swim only downwards lol ,I think you handled the swing perfectly you know what you are doing ok ,loved the blog so till next time take care keep safe both of you and the doggies,John 👀👀👏🇬🇧🥂🥂🥇🧜🏽🧜🏽🧜🏽

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Hi John 😊 thanks for your comment! Glad to have mostly conquered it. Take care!

[@gaj2532]

Hi Again , Kayleigh thank you for the vlog on the Jackery unit and solar panel our has arrived today and we are in the process of charging it . George & Jenny

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Hey that’s awesome! Enjoy 😊

[@jennybailey6842]

Well done for overcoming your fears in the water. Respect for you. x

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Jenny 😊

[@billherring3065]

Great job pushing yourself

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Bill 😊

[@mindless-confusion]

Great video and fantastic attitude to trying things and pushing yourself

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Tony 😊

[@SweetbearCoyote]

I really enjoyed this video. The scenery was beautiful and you looked so happy. 😀 Thanks for sharing.

[@scottfw7169]

Neat view of that heron reflecting in water surface.

[@davieimrie2407]

Thank you, ... i always really enjoy watching you Your enthusiasm is inspiring Davie X

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Davie 😊

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Great vlog. And well done you again another achievement

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@christinemurray9407]

You look so happy I love your positivity, the wild swimming looked awesome you have so many strings to your bow.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Christine 😊

[@MsBluemoth]

I think that you are very brave and brilliant to face your fear. I share the same fear and growing up in Canada swimming in deep dark lakes was scary. As a child I would imagine all sorts of things swimming below me!

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you so much! I still do that 🤣

[@MsBluemoth]

@@LiveaboardLifestyle y Yep me too! Just haven't had the opportunity recently!!

[@gaj2532]

Hello Again ! Wonderful video braver than us oldies that water looked really cold and we do love our warmth . The logistics of getting the road transporter , the crane and everything else involved to happen on the same day is nerve wracking to say the least . Hopefully we will be about by the second week in September . Take care ATB George & Jenny

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Hi Guys awesome so exciting! So happy for you guys the boat is progressing 😊😊

[@neilanderson345]

Well done Kags, bet you cant wait for the dri robe :) G xx

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Neilly! Yes definitely 😊 xx

[@bobt3374]

Well done with the swimming so many people moving to that now. I think your handling of the boat looks amazing given how short a time you have had it good luck with all you do.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Bob 😊

[@angelaabbott6450]

Well done Kayleigh for going for it I'd like to go wild swimming but have never dared 🙄

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Angela 😊

[@edmundsmith151]

Hi great video. Like your style down to earth. Looks like you are doing quite well handling the boat. But im not sure about the cold water but its good your partner is close when you do swim See your next vid look forward to that Ed 40 S of VegasXXX

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊 yes it’s good having him swim with me!

[@soomay9855]

You’re courage is incredible! Well done 👏🏻👏🏻 ( such a peaceful vlog, so glad that you generally avoided music 🙏🙏)

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@larrycounce4509]

I think there is another such bridge at or near Evesham its much smaller as I recall. I enjoy your videos thanks for sharing.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Larry 😊

[@Simon-rx7sv]

Hi, good video its good to push yourself, I am a kayaker and I would like to make a friendly suggestion, have you thought about swimming wearing a Kayaking buoyancy aid? also regarding currents rivers can change very quickly it would be worth investing in a throw line for your partner to carry, there is some good kayaking KZbin videos to show to use them

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Hi Simon thanks for your suggestion. It’s a good idea. I have one from when I had my kayak 😊

[@oaklandmax]

I have a similar unease about murky water, but I find swim goggles help, even though they dont really make much difference. Somehow the goggles make me more comfortable.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Worth a try, thank you!

[@dewithistle910]

I’m totally with you on the water…Can’t see the bottom, I ain’t goin in! 😂 Good on you for conquering your fears though! 👍🏻😊 Lovely, peaceful vlog with beautiful scenery! Thank you! 💙xx

[@scottfw7169]

Nice to know there are more people like me! Curious thing is, it alternates at seemingly random intervals between being okay with getting in water where you can't see through it & wanting absolutely nothing to do with water you can't see through. And I'm almost 60 now and _Still_ don't know why I'm like that.

[@guz5135]

This message is genuine. The next time you are up at nursia marina pop in and see me narrowboat Liberty. I have some Photographic video equipment but I would like to pass on to you you may find it's beneficial I'm looking for a good home for them and would be happy to pass it onto you completely free of charge and my best wishes to you and your channel

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Hi thank you so much for your comment. I will be in Mercia for a few months over winter 😊

[@guz5135]

You're most welcome. If you would prefer I could leave it at the Marina Office for you with a member of staff or you could walk around over to the Super births anyone will point you in the right direction to my mooring

[@travisyeti3679]

I love swimming in a lake or the ocean

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Me too 😊

[@billsfotos1948]

Well done with the wild swimming, i love water but being on it not in it unless of course its a hot bath :-)

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thanks Bill. If I had a bath I would be in that instead!

[@adambateson6705]

Have a look into open water swimming they have groups that do this to. You can also get swim wetsuits to and wear a colour swim cap for better visual. I used to wear swim gloves to they helped. Swim wetsuit will be more buoyancy.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Hi Adam I’m part of a group on Facebook 😊 I’m looking at getting gloves soon. Thanks for your comment!

[@michaelburroughs7494]

At least over there when you are swimming in dark water where you can't see the bottom, you don't have to worry about alligators. Always enjoy watching your videos.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Lol good job! Thank you Michael 😊

[@robtheplod]

Phew! i thought you were swimming in the canal for a bit.... !

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Lol no way!

[@margaretbedwell58]

I would love to have a nice place to swim like you have there. It looks so peaceful and refreshing. I have always loved the water. Maybe you could try some goggles and put your face in the water. Sometimes you can see the bottom better because you are not looking at the reflection from the sun on the water. Just a thought. Have a Blessed day.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Hi Margaret thanks for your comment. I’m not sure I want to see what’s underneath … hehe I’d rather not know!

[@atoff]

There was a public information film when i was a kid called 'The Spirit Of Dark And Lonely Water' it was terrifing. Don't seek it out on youtube Kayleigh, others may want to. ;)

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Lol I definitely won’t be looking for that!

[@kevinscott8267]

Well done you

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@scottfw7169]

It appears that you did have someone, who remained off-camera, with you; having another person along is the smart way to go when getting in a river.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Yes definitely! My partner was with me 😊

[@scottfw7169]

There at 13:47 talking about wondering how deep it is there; I've seen depth finders, along with fish finders, in sporting goods stores. And ... it is a pretty good bet that I'd be the kind of person who'd run the boat in to something while obsessing with the depth finder! _(Hey, don't blame me, blame my autism!)_ ;D

[@sussexbyewayman1640]

Were you named after the song by Marillion ?

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Lol yes I believe so …

[@colinwilliams1593]

Interesting fact. My cousin was one of the founder members and came up with the Marillion name. Mick Pointer original drummer.

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌🇨🇦❤️

[@ebujvt65]

You look so pretty a slight breeze in you hair, smiling looking happy. Beautiful sky behind you

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@AA-zc2ob]

I would not advise swimming it that dirty water….

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

It looked worse on camera than it was 😊