What a fantastic short film, I keep noticing more little tricks that you do with filming and editing that I want to learn (speed warps for example). You are incredibly clever in how you film and edit your projects Andy and this one was no exception. Thanks for making the second trip to finish up the filming! Wonderful music and great narration just add to the creativity, another great film Andy🍻
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Thoughtful and much appreciated comment, thanks Pete. Speed ramp? it's always very effective on drone footage esp. As a fellow creative glad to see you're noticing the little editing tricks. I always film in 2.7k on the GoPro's mounted to the canoe - that way it leaves me some room to punch in and out on a 1080p timeline. I'm looking forward to your visit to Grey Owl's cabin very much. Canada... one day maybe!
@Alpacadave663 жыл бұрын
Very classy Andy. Love it.
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
churs mucker 👍
@andrewronniedoc28 күн бұрын
Loving your films, Andy. Very high-quality. I also like your accent, pitch, and tone. Very soothing to the ear.
@MrAndyballard25 күн бұрын
That's a very nice comment to receive. Thank you. I've lost my mojo a bit producing these videos of late. Maybe something to do with editing for a living... it takes the shine off doing it for fun.
@billybud81783 жыл бұрын
Looks like a peaceful stretch of water, not many people about either by the look of it, nice!
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
It is Billy, highly recommended.
@KINGKINGSTON423 жыл бұрын
Very well narrated.
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Kind of you to say so, thank you.
@marcinpalasek40673 жыл бұрын
Superb again👌👏👏👏
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marcin 👍
@JasonIrwinTumblehome2 жыл бұрын
Great Andy!
@MrAndyballard2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Tumblehome 👍
@WyeExplorer3 жыл бұрын
Andy that was a fantastic paddle. Commenting again - other disappeared. That's what we like a nice wild start to a river. Mind you there were some nice sections further down - just different. The medieval bridge latterly. Fortuitous pitch and loved the jumping fish. I was hoping to see one on the grill. Well, that was a cool mini adventure. Take care Andy. All the best. Mark
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Ah you're back Mark! YT's a funny thing at times, disappearing comments, what's that all about? We're spoilt for beautiful bridges on the Avon for sure - all handsome Bath stone most of em, one round every corner it seems. Yes, that camp spot was lovely and serene, couldn't of asked for a better pitch. Yep, all the best to you too Mark.
@WyeExplorer3 жыл бұрын
@@MrAndyballard Yeah, funny old business Andy. It looks as if you have a plethora of bridges. We can get a bit geeky about them. Love it when the camp gods answer back.
@syedraidarsalan46853 жыл бұрын
Please make more of these videos. They are very calming to watch.
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
That's a very satisfying comment to read, thank you very much. If it's calming, I'm pleased.
@sparkysystem Жыл бұрын
Wonderful trip and inspiration. I never thought of going down a weir like that, wow.
@MrAndyballard Жыл бұрын
Its a lovely stretch of river... do it! Kayak, canoe, spare innertube... whatever. You won't regret it.
@troyphipps593 жыл бұрын
Such chill vibes
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
chill vibes for a chill river 👌
@rattytattyratnett Жыл бұрын
I like your hou canoe. I've been trying to get a Hou 14 canoe but they don't come up for sale very often. I enjoyed your videos, especially as you ended your trip at the rowing club where I learned to canoe over fifty years ago.
@MrAndyballard Жыл бұрын
The Hou is a great little canoe... I only wished that I'd bought a 14'ft instead of a 13'. That extra foot makes all the difference. Have you tried the Hou website or are you after a second hand boat?
@villagevillage24002 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video - a real eye-opener that I will certainly be having a look at one day as it is very near by
@MrAndyballard2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. It was the first time I've paddled this particular stretch of the Avon as my mate lived in Lacock then, it's a very little paddled stretch of the river too.
@Wessexmud2 жыл бұрын
I have done Melksham to Lacock several times the last part of the river is pure hell especially against the flow-The EA need to clear all those fallen and overhanging trees - a great presentation 👍
@MrAndyballard2 жыл бұрын
Cheers James. Ah upstream hey? crikey... yeah there were a few big fallen willows very close to Melksham as I remember, it was very tricky in places. My mate (the one in this vid) said that the EA's new policy is to leave the fallen trees in the river?! I can't see the logic in that, and I can't remember what he told me was their reasoning. It's a beautiful river though, esp that bridge at Broughton Gifford.
@thegregdavieschannel2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video. I've been looking at the same route to take the kids out during the summer hols.
@MrAndyballard2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it Greg. There are a lot of trees across the river in places - close to Melksham I seem to remember. You will have to haul your boat over a few trunks across the river in places. Not a drama really, especially if you end up in the drink when it's a warm day, it's fun!
@9murlon3 жыл бұрын
What a lovely adventure and a sublime film - thanks for sharing. More river Avon to explore :-)
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Murray, the upper Avon is a little secret I reckon, very underused! which is alright with me.
@My24hradventure3 жыл бұрын
Another really enjoyable video. I like how you explained the ending segment, where you had to come back to finish the project.
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yes the day both of us were paddling it absolutely hacked down, torrential! Water and expensive camera equipment aren't a great mix!
@PaddlingTramp3 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, I'm looking forward to every your video. It's a great relaxation to just watch it. Beauty! David PT
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'll get over and check out some of your films later, where are you located in the world?
@PaddlingTramp3 жыл бұрын
@@MrAndyballard Hi, thank you. I'm from Czech Republic.
@mandycampbell3293 жыл бұрын
Loved it Andy good to see Melvin looks like yu had a brilliant time! With stunning views . Made me laugh out loud in places 😁👍
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Ah.. there you are! Yeah, it felt like a real Tom Sawyer & Huck Finn adventure for these old boys. A stretch I hadn't paddled before so that made it interesting as well. Hope all's well.
@jackieharmer23853 жыл бұрын
Fantastic film Andy, love that part if the country .
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, yes, lucky to live quite close by to it.
@woodyfromthewest41933 жыл бұрын
Excellent film as usual Andy, very refreshing. Admire your dedication returning to complete the last leg.
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Always good to get a comment from WA, thanks. The Blackwood down south is on my ‘to do’ list... one day! Have you paddled that river?
@woodyfromthewest41933 жыл бұрын
@@MrAndyballard sure have, our class at school was lucky enough to do a camp and paddle a section of the river in year 11. Great memories.
@neilwhittemore23063 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful film. I paddleboard this section regularly, you really capture it's beauty and serenity, something I struggle to visualise to people. It's always so peaceful.
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
You're lucky if you live close by, it's quite a hike for me south of Bristol, my mate lives in Lacock, so it's his local stretch... he fishes and canoes so has the best of it really.
@lauriebloggs83913 жыл бұрын
Exactly what "Latitude" says...been waiting for a canoe and camp film from you....just gorgeous!
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated comment Laurie, seems like eons ago now (it was... back in July). Glad you enjoyed it.
@lauriebloggs83913 жыл бұрын
@@MrAndyballard Yeah but "oi don't do no rushin' 'round, bor..." 😃
@stevereed93913 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Andy, excellent footage. Well done to you two for bringing that to us, thankyou. Just spent two wks kayaking around Falmouth and Flushing estuary, amazing. Thankyou both again, regards steve
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Steve. Funny you should mention Falmouth and Flushing... my mate Wol (in the red canoe) lived on a boat up Sailor's Creek in Flushing at one point. Some time back though. I know it quite well.
@stevereed93913 жыл бұрын
@@MrAndyballard yea, paddled there a few times whilst there, it great looking around the boats and yachts and just being politely looking 🤔, anyway take care till next time. Rehards Steve
@penelopehedley15143 жыл бұрын
Andy this film is fab, always makes me feel calm, love your photography , only sad thing is I wish I was there 🥲 . Thank you for sharing, really appreciate 👌👌
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
If it's calming that's good with me 👌
@georgebradford873 жыл бұрын
Another aquatic adventure shared so beautifully by your videography Andy! Love your dedication in going back for the reshoot. I've been meaning to explore upstream of B-o-A, think I'll put in a bit lower that you though, it looked like you were charting a new route into unexplored Wiltshire!
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Nice one George, yeah I can't leave something incomplete. Upstream of BoA is much quieter than downstream for sure. There's a good put in spot next to that weir near Staverton/Trowbridge. Very peaceful paddle indeed.
@JosephStealin Жыл бұрын
9:23 how is it that even the local lock ups used to be made to be beautiful with real craftsmanship. We certainly have lost something really important.
@wardee52033 жыл бұрын
Amazing content again Andy thanks, as a new paddler and being a Bristol local, your vids have opened my eyes to some great routes all close to me to explore so thank you! Can I ask, what is the make of your green waterproof jacket please? Keep up the great content cheers.
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Yes, we've got a few good rivers close by, I keep returning to the Avon because it's such a beautiful river, There's about 80 odd miles of it I believe so plenty of stretches to paddle. me jacket? I just looked, it's a ‘Surfanic’ (TK Maxx special) but a bloody good waterproof coat once treated with Nikwax.
@garethbrown89472 жыл бұрын
Great video. Would this be possible with a inflatable kayak
@MrAndyballard2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it would be worth a crack... a few sections are quite narrow though, but to be honest an inflatable kayak would be easier to get down over the weirs
@garethbrown89472 жыл бұрын
@@MrAndyballard that's brilliant thanks for replying so quickly. And thanks for showing me some local places to go have a paddle 👍
@MrAndyballard2 жыл бұрын
@@garethbrown8947 No worries Gareth, I have a new trip video coming up which shows a 30 mile paddle on the Wye if you're interested
@garethbrown89472 жыл бұрын
@@MrAndyballard I definitely am my friend I'm planning as many trips out as possible so there's all help loads
@stevofxone26303 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, great video. Looking to do something like this myself. Is camping on the river banks allowed? I’d hate to be told to move on and be stuck. Thanks
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. ‘Allowed’ is a bit of a weird word with me. It's your world too... people would say you're trespassing to sleep on the riverbank, others would say you're merely placing your head to sleep on god's earth? It's an odd one isn't it? and depends entirely on the sticky issue and acceptance of land ownership (or theft of the countryside in some people's eyes). So you have to make your own decision on that one.
@stevofxone26303 жыл бұрын
@@MrAndyballard thanks for your reply, I guess a lot of it is about location. We had an issue with a land owner in Sussex with going around a weir the other week, done it for years and it was bad timing I think. It won’t stop use.
@MrAndyballard3 жыл бұрын
@@stevofxone2630 Just use common sense and a bit of stealth... you can't go wrong. The same here, there's a weir on the Avon where a local gives all paddlers a hard time, these people think that they own the world... they don't.
@smorris74352 жыл бұрын
Do you mind saying where you put in at Lacock? Grid reference?
@MrAndyballard2 жыл бұрын
Right by Lacock Bridge, just down from the Abbey Grid ref: ST921681 (public footpath & stile from the road).
@rattytattyratnett Жыл бұрын
What is the map reference number for where you launched?
@MrAndyballard Жыл бұрын
No map ref. but it's easy to find. We launched in the field immediately south of the arched bridge in Lacock v near the Abbey. There's a public footpath too - an easy launch spot.