Two Day Sailing Trip on a Vintage Wooden 1930s Sailing Cruiser. Overnight at Anchor. Norfolk Broads.

[@harrygiles1098]

Thank you, there is something very calming about your videos, thank you again x You are a decent chap, sadly a rare thing nowadays

[@jefflewis2111]

My friend Simon,I've never been much of one to express my feelings. But I wanted to tell you (and Andy) how much you and your videos, mean to me. I'm old and tired and kinda beat all to hell(retired firefighter) .I know I'm getting near the end. Cancer,heart attack ,stroke, copd and emphysema.(too much smoke).Somedays,when I don't feel I can go on and I decide to watch a few videos, I go on KZbin and a new video from you ( and Andy) pops up and I realize I'm smiling. I always feel that I am right there with you. You take me places I've never been before. I get to see the beauty of your home and listen to you describe what I see and I get to hear your laugh. It takes me away from my life for awhile. Thank you and God bless you and your family. I hope that when God calls me home, my last thought is walking with you and Andy somewhere on one of your adventures. Thank you my friend.

[@garethm7510]

Your content, camera work and production are right up with the best of them. Your attention to detail never fail to make a entertaining video, thank you for taking me/us along.

[@robertturner6797]

Gday Simon and Bob, what Beautiful and quite way to go mucking about on the water,fantastic!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Gareth! 🙏🏻

[@eventsmorewithchrisg]

​@@simonablokeinthewoodsForgive me Simon! I was falling asleep while watching & misheard the word "Quant"!! I knew you wouldn't say what I thought you did & rewinded a bit!! Anyway, good video & with what you already had that has a sail, I figured you of all people wouldn't need "pointers"? Beautiful sail boat though!! Pretty cool scenery too! Was wondering if you decided to get a new dog after Molly passed? I miss seeing her from your earlier videos!

[@thomascraig7230]

Another great video sir. You looked very happy making it.

[@loudoret353]

Thank you Simon for this beautifully crafted film. You have captured the essence of the Broads - the quiet (except for the rustling of vegetation & riffles of water), birdsong and slow pace of life. What could be better than a traditional sailing boat to do so. Years ago in my twenties, I did something similar, the guest of a colleague who was an experienced sailor. There were 5 of us and we all took a turn tacking and quanting, and cooking supper or breakfast. Some 35yrs later it is still one of my more memorable weekends away. Perhaps for the sense of peace and calm, and especially at night under the stars, with the gentle rocking of the boat. The Broads landscape is so very flat - but you captured its beauty, and that of the boat, with so many interesting angles and clever use of light. So peaceful to watch that the two powered boats that passed created quite an intrusion. Thank you.

[@MHarenArt]

What a perfectly lovely trip on the Norfolk Broads, sailing with you and Bob. Thanks for taking us with you!

[@gigi3242]

Thanks Simon, Thanks Bob... beautiful.

[@ufoman4468]

Well done Simon. You sure put your back into this one to make sure us viewers had a pleasant peaceful trip with you. Always great content . Still? Would have enjoyed a comedy moment if you had walked off the stern with pole in hand . Ahh well !!!

[@jackiemorrissey8250]

You have a most wonderful way of making wherever you stay -- woods, grass, sand, water -- a cozy home from home. I admire how you always do that, Simon. Loved this video! Thank you for all you do!

[@brucepickess8097]

Simon a bloke on the river, without wind in the sails he can't make headway, but with a Quant in his hands he's on his merry way.😏

[@markwaller1376]

Thoroughly enjoyable video Simon, very therapeutic, far superior to Kent Glamping, er I mean Survival lol 😜👍👍👍

[@paddlehead1]

Simon, we always wait for your videos, they are always superb. This one was way beyond! Can’t imagine how much work went into getting it done single handedly. Your videography is the best!!!

[@huntersyard1]

Simon, you've done a great job with your video, very informative both visually and narratively, thank you so much!. So glad you enjoyed using our boat to explore these beautiful Norfolk Broads. Thank you to Bob too for looking after you and our Lullaby so well. Majestically shared two days, thank you for taking us with you.....until next time......

[@sueelphick9060]

Magical short sail around the Broads..... that sailing boat looked majestic and Bob was a great companion. Thankyou Simon for another lovely Norfolk Broads adventure 😊

[@cedarbrake1309]

I knew you were handy at many things but now I see you are also proficient at walking on water. Now if you could just learn to turn it into beer. The shots of you hiking the side deck with that quant pole reminded me of a cornice carpenter walking a 2 x 12 scaffold board while man-handling an 18’ piece of fascia into place. Nice effort and video. Thanks. 🇺🇸🇨🇱⛵️🍺

[@sjwillis1137]

Thank you Bob !!!! 😉😘

[@ThomStevens]

I thought this would be one of you beautiful videos Simon, but the look on you face and in you eye at the end of the first day said that you heart was almost stolen by the sail. I loved it!

[@paulrobinson2168]

This was unexpected and compliments the peaceful canoe overnights on the broads. Lovely to see the elegant Hunters Yard boats. The misty morning looked atmospheric. Great👍👍👍

[@hansoloist9756]

Please never stop making videos Simon. Wow. Love everything about this. 👍

[@86beeman]

Classic. My parents, siblings, grandmother, aunt and Uncle did this trip in a lovely vintage motor cruiser in 1963. My Dad and Uncle, two men who weren't particularly adept with water craft provided endless entertainment that my brother and I still talk and laugh about including the sinking of the dingy being towed, mostly submerged for some time without them noticing and my uncle casting his surf rod with a 3oz lead weight narrowly missing someone on the jetty who shook his fist at him in disgust. I'm laughing remembering it now. We have a great photo of my Grandmother and aunt sitting in the cruiser drinking tea in china cups with saucers. Thanks for taking me on this wonderful journey and jogging those memories.

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Oh man! Simon. That was just fantastic! You look like you had a blast. Love the souds of creaking and water. Thank you!

[@richardearth2848]

Arh. I spot a lesser spotted Brother in Law AKA Bob 😉👍 Fab video .👍👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Ah! He’s a good chap that Bob! 😁

[@damogranheart5521]

This is a wonderful adventure! I love boats having been raised in Minnesota. Minnesota's motto is The Land Of 10,000 Lakes. Not true, by the way. 11,483 lakes. Not that I've counted them myself. I haven't been fishing yet this year, not even ice fishing! Bob looks like an amiable man, and he let you do the cooking! Smart guy. The curry looked fabulous! Thank you for reminding me how restorative it is to be on the water. I'll dream of canoeing tonight and awaken refreshed in the 🌄. Love 🌁 FOG!!

[@darrencodling9824]

Wish I had a mate like Bob

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

Does anyone else press the Like button before watching Simon?

[@theboyrobuk]

Bob certainly wears the trousers

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂 It was my roll as deck hand to do the quanting

[@georgemoore2928]

I love the way you leave long periods of silence without filling it all with music. Just enough to set the scene at the start. I love the sound of the water underfoot, the creak of the rigging, the birds... lovely!

[@MalcolmBuckley]

I just smiled all the way through this, and your enjoyment was written all over your face Simon. Editing, filming was second to none. Fantastic Video!

[@colinpratt3399]

What a brilliant video, so different to the normal ones. You could say you was walking on water lol.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

😂😂👍

[@cherylwevill4355]

There's nothing quite like being rocked to sleep, than the gentle sway of a boat. I love the water, and this video was really my cup of tea, Simon. very chilled .

[@nattydred2593]

That cat boat sails beautifully into the wind. Wonderfully suited to the river.

[@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks]

Coots forever! Definitely living the Arthur Ransome life there Simon.

[@fudgepackard]

Watching this with a pint of Hobgoblin, a bag of pork scratchings and the knowledge that my next week on the Broads starts on Friday. Doesn't get better 😊

[@dbjbrennan]

I remember spending a week on Lullaby on a school trip around 1979 when I was around 15. It's a beautiful experience to sail everywhere on such a traditional craft, although I'm sorry to see that its oil lamps have been replaced with electric ones. Great video with happy memories - thank you for making it.

[@willywonka4502]

Never thought I would enjoy sailing on the Broads but the peace and Tranquility did it for me.

[@colleenthompson2737]

That is some of the most beautiful stuff I've seen, Simon. Thank you SO much!

[@utubetjc]

Amazing videography Simon! Excellent adventure / production. We really enjoyed this one!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you!

[@rialobran]

Very jealous, any time on a boat is never wasted time, but on a beautiful little gaff like that is time very well spent.

[@carpnstuff]

Wow! You capture perfectly the peace and tranquillity....what an idyllic way to spend a couple of days away from modern life. I was constantly reminded of the great Arthur Ransome books that I have read and reread since childhood.

[@josephinegibbs3902]

My introduction the the Norfolk Broads was through Arthur Ransome's book Coot Club. Delightful to watch you visit some of the places in the book in a sailing vessel from that era!

[@shanedonohoe4755]

Every couple minutes I was spotting something Teasel or Titmouse had done in that book.

[@mrp1925]

Thank you for a lovely video of your trip on Lullaby. As a sailor with Hunters since my teens, I’m 61 now, I have to agree with your comment on the rhythmic therapy provided by quanting in still airs. They are beautiful boats and the team at the yard ever so helpful.

[@marksadventures3889]

Nice one Bob and Simon, that was a treat, a real feel of the broads 😂 no Americans not that kind of broad. And what beautiful craft. I would live on a boat like that for life.

[@stefan.5987]

So many thoughts and craftsmanship that went into building these sail boats, without a engine. When you guys lowered the pole to fit under the bridge, i was baffled and impressed at the same time. Very clever. Never knew such techniques already existed back in the days. Haha. Bob also seems to be a good sport and a wise and good man. Nice food and cool adventure Simon. 👍

[@marcusfridh8489]

Allready the Viking long ships had masts that could be taken down when portage between the rivers. And even was taken down when ankered and then they used the mast as a ridgeline and the sail as a tarp for sheltered overnight in board

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Stefan, yes, it’s a clever system, the mast is counterbalanced with lead weights to make it easier to lower and raise. Essential with all the low bridges around the Norfolk Broads 👍

[@stefan.5987]

@@marcusfridh8489 wow, i really didn't know that. That's so cool haha.

[@stefan.5987]

@@simonablokeinthewoods our bridges are usually flat in design, so you can fit thru wherever you want. I believe in your area there are these round shape bridges with only the highest point in the middle, that probably makes it more difficult to navigate. In any case, very enjoyable and informative. 👍

[@marcusfridh8489]

@@stefan.5987 if you sometimes see two poles with bracers when looking inside a Viking longship, that is what those bracers are for, to lie the mast on them

[@lscblackwell9202]

An absolutely wonderful trip! That boat is a dream! Not really a fan of sailing due to childhood trauma of witnessing a large catamaran as it capsized coupled with Submechanophobia - I know, it's complicated and ridiculous! . 😂😂😂😂😂😂But this....this I could get behind and enjoy very much! Bob seems like a a wonderful companion and great captain. I can assure you, that if I was in charge of the quant, I would promptly launch myself overboard, because not only do I have strange little quirky phobias but I am also clumsy as all get out! But this was an extremely enjoyable trip to watch and I appreciate your efforts to bring it to us, Simon along with Captain Bob! Take care and be safe out there! Until the next adventure! 👍👍😊😊❤❤

[@margaretbagur3553]

What a wonderful video. It was so interesting to see the beautiful boat and "meet" Bob. It must have been so peaceful without the noise of an engine blasting.

[@grahamgetsabout2672]

Hi Simon. Probably the best video I have ever watched on KZbin. I often wondered why you hadn’t sailed on these boats before. The smile on you face said it all and I bet you could appreciate the craftsmanship and skill in every section of these beautiful boats. Thank you so much for taking us on this adventure.

[@katearata2615]

Beautiful, lovely wooden boat! Watching this in Massachusetts. I love all wooden boats.

[@chrisponsano4378]

Lovely! Now, I miss my little sailboat. It's been 20 years since I sold it in order to move. Suddenly, the memories flood back in. Thanks Simon! P.S. Hey, your friend has my Tilly hat!

[@scottbaileyExplores]

By the smile on your face when talking to camera before bedding down, I can tell Simon is thinking of purchasing a boat. Lol I could see it in your eyes.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

It’s been a dream for a few years!

[@scottbaileyExplores]

Dreams are made to come true Simon. I guess a boat like that needs a 2 man crew which is then only downside. Would be great. Thanks for your videos Simon. Love watching.

[@Andrewoutdooradventures1550]

Fantastic adventures on the Northfolk Broads thanks Simon for a great video 👍 👏 😊

[@smonshaunneary]

Your videos are very good but, to adapt a favourite Orwell quotation of mine, ‘Simon Woods’ videos are all excellent, but some are more excellent than others’. Since I have sailed on Hunters craft, including Lullaby, for many years your ‘Two Day Sailing Trip’ was clearly going to get my gold medal award, especially because it includes such wonderful and evocative shots of Lullaby and her gear. I do hope you have the opportunity to sail her when there is a breeze which I am sure you will enjoy. You certainly have an aptitude for quanting which is an essential element of getting the best out of river sailing on craft without engines. One rapidly learns how deep the different reaches are and whether the river bed is firm or so muddy it is reluctant to release the quant. There has to be a close rapport between the quanter and it is considered poor form if whoever is helming does not periodically enquire ‘What sort of bottom have you got?’ which, of course always invites the reply ‘Like a peach’ As you show quanting provides alternative propulsion when the wind fails but is just as valuable to keep the craft moving when sails alone do not quite suffice. For example, when pinching at the end of a lean reach as an alternative to taking a tack. This usually means planting the quant on the bank rather than the river bed and is when rapport really counts. The helmsman needs to position the boat in exactly the right spot so the quanter gets the chance to apply the shove that makes all the difference. Done correctly you can leave a sister ship that has to put in a tack many yards astern and subject to appropriate patronising comments about their bad wind luck Did you get the chance to see the boat building skills of the Hunters team? Lullaby has a sister ship Lustre which was built, over some years, as a millennium project, it was fascinating to see progress made since one’s last visit to the yard. They have a Facebook page which shows impressive work being done to make good serious recent damage to a two berth Hustler facebook.com/photo/?fbid=695166939291694&set=pcb.695167005958354&locale=en_GB Since I now usually sail solo I usually charter Brown Bess, a 20 ft lug sail half decker, for a two week camping cruise. Some people may be able to manage single handed quanting but I prefer to rely on oars when the mast has been lowered for bridges, they also serve when the river is too deep to quant, as the Yare and Waveney often are. Craft of this size are an elegant compromise between your canoe camping and cabin craft like Lullaby, they are perfect for conditions on the broads. Many thanks for sharing your experience, skills and values

[@StevenKeery]

Idyllic! the beautiful old boat; your camera work; editing and choice of music. I don't think you have made a better video, this was truly outstanding. Even the food was making me hungry. I'm surprised your wife didn't want to come with you on such a peaceful trip, once you told her she didn't have to paddle. The boat seems in great condition for having been built in the thirties. Thanks for uploading, it was a truly beautiful adventure. Best wishes.

[@joroyle8108]

What a beautiful place with beautiful weather top video

[@garyblack2858]

👍 👍 👍 Three Thumbs up for such a delightful, English video.

[@prasidakaye8090]

That was fantastic- What a gorgeous boat ! So. hands on and active- just wonderful. Thank you for taking us along 1. Cheers and ship ahoy mate. p. xox

[@rondennis841]

You have captured the beautiful moods very great. Thank you very much for that.

[@MadGingerCat]

Yet another properly medicinal one Simon. Thank you.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

Well that made me want to pack it all in, buy a sailing boat and see those views and live that serenely everyday.

[@Campero1115]

Un video para soñar, muchas gracias. Desde Chile.

[@Kenbur]

That was soooooooooo cool!!!! So jealous of Simon a bloke in the crow's nest. And a flashback to Mags🥲🐕🥰. Perfect sail mate - so glad you brought us along!

[@1990westfalia]

Simon, You are such the renaissance man. We now find you sailing on a craft that has no engine but only uses the breeze to move you. Because you can't help yourself, you even get a short walk in, walking along and helping the boat down the Broad. Yet you're not needing to carry your kit on your back this time, so your feeling great. Thanks for sharing the experience. Skillet

[@JohnDoe-px4ko]

My father had a cruiser on the Broads and I can remember as a kid watching all the boats getting stuck under Potter Heigham bridge - happy days😂

[@JasonWicklund]

When you look at your Fitbit and you got 10,000 steps and never left the boat! 😂 awesome video again! What’s next, a desert adventure?

[@pixrainbow]

So loved this one Simon. Love the Broads, and those traditional boats. I like the really small ones too, with a cabin like a tent. Would enjoy a video of you exploring the Broads in one of those...

[@Wigglesway]

Hello Simon, I thought it’s about time I dropped a comment on one of your videos just to say how much I enjoy the quality content you produce, and this video was easily one of your best, so just wanted to say keep it up and watch for those low bridges! It even made me duck lol, cheers Nige.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Nige! 😁

[@confidencesailing]

The first time I sailed on board 'Lullaby' was in 1986. Watching your video brought back many happy memories.

[@brianmorrison9168]

That Potter Heigham Bridge brings back happy memories. As a child in the 70s we enjoyed a few Norfolk Broads holidays. On our first trip, we had hired a boat from Moores at Wroxham, while our friends, who had been on the Broads before had both hired from Matham Boats. One of the dads suggested we all meet up at Horsey Mere. Trouble was, for the boats from Matham, it wasn’t too far, but from Wroxham, that was a much further distance. By the time we reached the Potter Heigham Bridge, the pilot who you were supposed to hire had gone home for the day. Luckily my father was used to boats as he had a dinghy and motor boat when he lived in Ireland, so he sailed on through without any problems. By the time we reached Horsey, it was getting dark. Funnily enough we returned the following year and all families hired Moores boats, as they were such good quality vessels

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Good times! 😁

[@anoksf216]

Great little film. Watching Bob with his foot on the tiller I suddenly understood the point of deck shoes - soft, flexible but strong allowing one to be nimble on the deck without harming the boat and it’s fixtures.. Maybe a horse drawn adventure next Simon..

[@JamesSmith-is7co]

What a great experience!!! I am so glad one can rent such a wonderful boat!!

[@VictoriaHunter-Lines]

Beautiful Lullaby, lucky you. Great to have Bob along and the curry looked lush. ❤ Happy sailing.

[@davidkidwell736]

Once again, you hit it out of the park. Thanks, Dave

[@chux72vette]

Thanx Simon and for sure Bob for the fantastic voyage. My brother was going to buy a 1969 Cape Dorey but something came up and he wasn't able to get it. I was so looking forward to sailing the waters with him in the south east USA as he lives in Jacksonville Florida. I think it would have been spectacular. I'm in envy of you now as all I can do is use my canoe. Bravo and Cheers~

[@aynsleycooper365]

Beautiful vessel, loving the lack of motor noise. Just idyllic. J&A&B&T

[@CaroleFrenchFox]

Was going to watch the gossip on various KZbin channels about Huw Edwards.... But then, a new Simon video comes up to save the evening. Now in bed watching another relaxing water excursion. Loverrrly. 🤗

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Haha -thank you! 😊

[@tarmacdemon]

What a perfectly enjoyable way to travel that's when your not having to punt the boat along . Mind you Simon you looked like you were enjoying your self and that's all that matters .

[@paulineshelley4421]

Thanks so much for this fantastic journey on the Broads. We had many holidays on these 1930’s sailing boats back in the late 70’ and 80’s, except we always had a motor, so no quanting! I have respect for the people who take the Hunter’s out after watching them in inclement weather conditions. We also took a Wherry, White Moth, in early 2000’s with a skipper. That was fun! Your filming was perfect as always. Thank you.

[@WhenNaturePauls]

This has to be the perfect way to see the broads, silently breezing down the beautiful Norfolk countryside. Equally as enjoyable as the canoe but less intimidating when you come across a cruiser, perfect!

[@llorylloyd]

That's a lot of work for not a lot of fun. That's quite an adventure but i wouldn't do it more than once. Thanks for taking us along 💕

[@Rob.1340]

Fantastic. Thanks Simon. Cracking film. Stay well and safe travels. All the best. 👍🐾🐾😎

[@janwaller3585]

Very enjoyable, new adventure ❤️

[@Helmdep]

Magical mist, just lovely and beautiful

[@GillianHazel-g1u]

40 years ago i remember going under potter heigham bridge, except i had scrambled down to my cabin waiting for the crash,which didn't come.i should have had more faith in my dad.i was about 10 yrs old..really enjoy your channel...👍

[@karentaylor3900]

Just made that cheese and spinach curry .....mmmm absolutely devine And so different and easy Very well done 👍👍👍

[@81clive]

Boating⛵and camping⛺on the Norfolk Boards is a lot of Fun! done it a few times...

[@lorileavitt392]

You brought one of my favourite Arthur Ransome books to life. Thank you.😊

[@WessexMan]

Oh this brings back so many memories of my Dad and I sailing on the Broads, year after year, back in the seventies. Mother and Sister were also there but it was Dad and I enjoying it! I have two things in common with Lord Nelson, We both learned to sail on the Broads and we both joined the Royal Navy, but my career was shorter and less distinguished than his!

[@davidsayer3325]

Great video Simon, can't beat sailing on the Broads 👍

[@rambling_rob7035]

I think you're going to need a bigger shed to build one of those sailboats 😆 Great video, Simon.

[@roosterfisher]

I agree i think Simon should build a small trailer sailer and take us along on the build journey.

[@ChrisGross-jr7zc]

Absolutely beautiful boat. My wife had a 24 or 26 foot sailboat I wish she still had. They are the most beautiful boats on the water. Me, lol..I only have a 14 foot kayak and 17 foot canoe. I'm like you brother....I need to be on the water

[@trevorrandall6989]

Watching your videos Simon, I can almost feel my blood pressure coming down. Thank you.

[@ffaubert1]

That trip was awesome. I like the hiking and the canoeing but I love engineless sailing. There is something so pure about it.

[@dianejacklin4338]

The new word for the day is quanting. Lots of steps to keep going. Excellent video and some beautiful views of the Norfolk Broads. Thank you for sharing.

[@dmytrochan7402]

Thanks for the trip and thanks for the recipe... and the great boat.... and the great Bob.

[@tracyl1368]

Exceptional camera work and an exceptional 2 day excursion........ Thank you Sir!

[@bxr007ful]

Stunning, that is all.👍

[@jazzgirl8145]

Absolutely stunning cruiser ❤. They really knew craftsmanship back then

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Thanks for taking us on a 'cracking' good adventure.

[@James-gf9jl]

What a great way to shed the stress.

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Oh yes...this is going to be good 👍✌️

[@benjidoowood1413]

WOW, HARD WORK X