Exploring the River Gipping by Canoe. Honey Stove BBQ Lunch. Cedar Strip Canoe.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video, I am finally back out on the water in my cedar strip canoe. I decided to explore a lesser known and lesser paddled bit of water, the river Gipping in Suffolk which eventually becomes the Orwell further downstream.
Once a valuable trade route, the river was canalised in the 1790s with the building of fifteen locks to allow for the 90 foot height difference between the town of Stowmarket, where the navigation begins and the port of Ipswich. The locks gates were removed in the 1930s when the navigation was abandoned due to increased profitability of rail transport, but the locks themselves survive, a series of weirs and sluices used instead to control the flow - adding to the challenge of the paddle!
I paddled just a short section of the river between Needham lakes and Stowmarket and encountered many obstructions across the river, not to mention the weirs themselves - all adding to the fun of the journey!
A barbecue lunch stop of cheese burgers with wild garlic cooked on the Honey stove made the adventure complete - a thoroughly enjoyable morning!
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching!
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Music:
Firefly By. Chris Haugen
Future King of Heaven. By Zachariah Hickman
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Another cracking film Simon. You are a true gent. 👋👋👍 Simon
Relatively recent to this channel. What I’m so impressed with, apart from Simon of course, is the wonderfully positive “Simon community” - so completely refreshing, shows that at least some social media is very worthwhile. Simon - I’m now a complete fan. Keep up this fantastic work which has kept me going through the last 10 days in a quarantine hotel!
If you like Simon, you really must watch Richard Outdoors, especially recent videos. They did one video together a bit ago. You will thank me.
And Kent Survival...
@@papajeff5486 I totally agree with you, I always watch Andy. But Richard has a wicked sense of humor, especially related to Simon. But then Richard doesn't use as much ketchup.
@@RandyLea Thanks for the tip. I did and he is rather amusing haha
Penultimate day in quarantine hotel so I will!
Greetings from Alaska,USA. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks.
Beautiful closing music. Summed up the day.
You sure were determined to travel the river will all challenges in it and around . Always great to be out in Nature ❤️
Simon is simply a brilliant person. His tenacity to paddle is unsurpassed. Nothing deters him. Every detour a welcomed challenge. Cheers mate 🙏🏼⛺️😎
Last message I promise….Simon your dedication to details and to leave trace behind is something I really admire. I wish more people were that way.
I am cheering you on with the processed cheese…..just one of those staple foods from growing up that I refuse to give up full stop.
The "trunk pass" minute 14:50!!!! 😱👏
And Charcoal and Parafine!!! it is a very good idea!!
Thanks again Simon for this perfect video!!
Really impressed by the log walking!!!!!
Thanks Simon for sharing I really enjoyed your adventure through the Gipping, I live in the local area and it was great to see this 👍
Your videos are a stress relief simon keep uploading videos often👍👍👍👍
That acrobat performance on the tree and portage over it was very impressive. LOL!
@15:05 that was some impressive obstacle aversion, and cat-like balancing skills 👏🏻😂
Inspirational and yet again good cooking!
Keep posting Simon, Thanks
Wowwws thats stunning little strech full of brownies! Such a peaceful place
Hi Simon. I doubt you will see this but I just wanted you to know that your enthusiasm and positivity really lifts me from some heavy sad times. Thank you so very much for all you do with these videos. You do such an incredible job.
Must cost you a fortune , all the cameras you leave behind !
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That's why I subbed. I collect them in the dark. Don't tell anyone though.
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Thanks Simon, another great video! Most be so nice to live so close to the water!
The lengths you go to film all this for us are not wasted on us. Love this channel!
The way you got over that tree was magic. The roads have potholes the rivers have trees and they expect users on the waterways to have permits ! To " keep the waterways in good order " . Another great vid as usual I seem to watch them out of order but will get there.
I have Hypertension and anxiety.. Your videos along with Andy's videos are all very calming and so relaxing, and really helps in easing down my anxiety level.. Thank u so much for sharing all your adventures with us. Greetings from Malaysia..
Thank you! I’m really glad they help mate! 👍👍
Yes, they do indeed help. They show life actually can be good some days
@@Draculhuhn exactly..
Hi, you can watch Erik Normark he makes special films,
@@Draculhuhn Life is a flower. IF you know when to hold and when to fold.
I know this is an older vid Simon but it kills me everytime I hear your stunningly beautiful boat get dragged over rocks, I know things are made to be used for their intended purpose and you treat your kit with care, but I do wince every time. Great channel great vids thank you.
Thanks simon...great vid...
Lovely to see this journey on the river you always smile at the challenges,great burgers..the weirs look scary..its so peaceful watching you,thank you.
back in 1997-1998 me and a friend took a river tour on a inflatable Lilo and let me tell you the river from stow to needham market was much cleaner back then. Lovely video, shame they don't improve the river like the old days.
Simon..what a nice adventure..so peacuful and enjoyable especially during the Covid
Thanks Simon, that was great. A lovely relaxing watch and that burger looked so good
Simon you're the best. I so much enjoy your vids. You know we were all waiting for you to fall off that log :-)
That is an absolutely gorgeous canoe
Nobody can dis anything you did cooking because look around it’s beautiful sometimes you need a layer back day trip was awesome thankyou Simon
Who could hate you Simon (your charcaol, paraffin and lighter comment)?! You're always so well prepared and SO positive and upbeat. I really enjoy watching your adventures in nature and your filming is fabulous. I can see how this was helpful experience for your Scandinavian challenges! Hope you and your family are well.
Oh that burger! Great exploration trip too. Thank Simon 👍
Terrific video as usual. Allows me to get out without going out. Keep to up.
Yay! Spring time Simon💫
I'm a new subscriber and fan. I enjoy watching all your videos, which are entertaining and educational. I can see the teacher in you. It's always a pleasure seeing Maggie or Tom. Thank you for all your hard work, and looking forward to your next video.... and your music selection is "Spot on!"
Thats a burger lol, thanks for a great video Simon, superb!!!
Amazing short trip keep them up Simon your attention to detail is exceptional as per normal!
thats a lovely day out and good for the mind with every thing thats going on just now.
Great to see you back on the water Simon 👍🛶
I would have great difficulty bringing myself to portage such a beautiful craft; for fear of marring the surface of, what is truly, a work of art :-) :-) Cheers
Thanks Seamus - it’s tougher than it looks, the scratches can be dealt with 👍👍
Just wonderful viewing really👍
Nothing false about Simon, best of the best!
I’m impressed with your canoe every time I see it.
I love you mate, but at 15:05 I was shouting, ‘PLEASE FALL IN!’ 😉👍🤣
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Hahaha - next time! 😁💦
Thanks fella, I walked that stretch today, 30/12/21, I am not 52 and have fished every spare hour on the lower stretches Sproughton, Bramford, sharmford , Needham and seen the massive decline of the river since they took over, its breaks my heart to see a once majestic rivers destruction by the EA, I won't let them loose on a puddle tbh
Nice day out 👍🏴
I love how you balanced on that fallen log and got the canoe over but also set up the shot on the camera so we could watch it! Amazing skills! I'm so glad I found this channel, thanks Simon.
Yeah that was a tricky one. I’d of certainly gotten soaked on that one.
Thanks mate! 😁
@@lizdg3892 We don't know how many try's it took him to do it with out falling in. LOL
What a lovely adventure. :)
Love the wild garlic!
Awesome video glad to see you back out Simon and looking forward to more videos
A nice close in river. Always liked paddling the small channels.
Ģreat. Thanks for a dayout in lockdown.
Great to see you back in the water with your beautiful canoe . 🛶👍
Hi Simon! Thanks for another great vid! I always watch your vids as soon as they get posted. Waving from Western Oregon USA.
Great Canoeing trip Simon, very well filmed. Big thumbs up from me. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
That could so easily turned in to Simon, a bloke in the river and if it had been me, I would certainly gone for an impromptu swim! Those burgers did look good though.
Fantastic to discover TH-cam channels by people near me! Grew up on the Norfolk coast, a stones throw from the Broads, and now dwell on the Suffolk/Essex border! Subscribed right away and can't wait to see more vids in places I recognise.
My Father always has a beer..... or a few lol..... while having the bbq on.... so that 1. he can enjoy a drink and 2. pour some on the flames which then also flavours the meat / whatever he has on the bbq. Loved the vid
Totally brilliant thanks 🙂🙂
Lovely day in the river.
Simon ,Simon, Simon of the jungle watch out for that tree ARGHHHH....
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With that weir early on & GoPro view from the canoe, it suddenly became "Simon, a boat in the woods" 😄
Yeh Kimberly knowing the river Gipping you never really know what's getting pumped into it. It's definitely not the cleanest rivers. stay safe.
Thank you for sharing your journey, and knowledge of your surroundings. Your video was enjoyable to watch. Fun watching you navigate your boat in out of the water. I’m guessing, more fun for me to have watched, then it was for you to have actually lugged.
That BBQ looked so delicious 😋
Nice job on cutting up those pickles.
Really enjoyed that. Nice way to relax after a stressful day at work. In a few weeks I will have mine in the water!
Blimey that river had so many obstacles
Who the actual thumbs down this awesome content?
Great to see you out & about again. Thx for your very quick PM reply about the coastal path walk through Happy's borough! Looking forward to more escapades! Good work.
Good to see the UK is nearly out of lockdown, that looked like fun! Those burgers... you making me hungry 😋
Brilliant! Thanks Simon
Loving seeing the English countryside or waterways. I lived in Nottingham for two years with my young sons. Did not see waterways. Would hire an old bedford van and drive to Shepton Mallett to sister in laws and with her 4 girls day tripped around southern areas. Now age and health (we won't mention cov) preclude such adventures. So I can live them through your videos. Funnily I also watch Girl in the woods in Michigan and Alaska. Also Corporals corner. Thank you for posting your video adventures. Most watchable. Thank you from Melbourne Australia. In our 5th lock down.
love the video sir love to see some ol rivers in golly old England
What a great day! Your homemade canoe gas certainly held up beautifully. It will likely last many decades to come.
Is there anything you're not good at watching your canoe skills you actually know what you're doing. Awesome you.
Charcoal, cheese, lighter.. i dont mind at all. Just glad to see you back out and about bloke...
Good to see spring has sprung and you're once again getting your canoe wet. Thanks for this Simon.
Hah! That's what she said!
So good to have these video's back Simon. I live just down the road from you in N Suffolk.
Lovely video. Nice moves on balancing on the log🚣🍔
Another great day out!
Wonderful Thanks
Good balancing on that log to get the canoe over and not fall in! A well deserved burger with the paddling and the in and out of the canoe, nice one thanks.
That one would’ve met the bacho laplander before I tried balancing my tubby butt on it...🤦♂️
Haha -it was a bit sketchy - i wasn’t sure if it would take my weight! 😂
The epic amount of portage is worth a 👍 by itself - great vid
Very interesting paddle so many obstacles to deal with though.
Lovely. Thank you!
We love Simon~ and Tom lol
Thank you for a lovely day out didn't bring my own food as you had plenty.
Keep up the great videos and a few more trips on a river
Best regards Martin King
Beautiful canoe!
I love these paddling trips
I know the part beyond where you turned around and you did the right thing. Its choked up and narrow and nothing to see. New to your channel, great material, thanks!
I thought it might be from what I read - thank you and welcome to the channel! 👍
We can’t wait to get out paddling here in northern Canada. It will be early this year but still at least a month away! Enjoyed this video, gorgeous opening music too!
Fantastic. Just what the doctor ordered.
Simon, have you heard of a "Dakota fire pit"? Great for windy days. Dig 2 holes so you fire will be down in and dig a cross tunnel to connect the holes at the bottom. The air to feed the fire is drawn in through the tunnel. When fire is done, simply fill the holes and ash in it. Leave a minimal foot print on the land. "May you feet be sure on the trail, your campfire warm at night and your trail tales be true!"
Great that you are back out on the water,your videos make me wonder why the hell I pay for a TV licence! Very jealous of your beautiful canoe!
Thank you!
I've been to Needham and Ipswich... in Massachusetts USA. Beautiful areas!
Well done Simon and I see you've had lessons in the use of the J stroke. Good to see you back!
i find your channel so great simply because of Maggie. to watch you two rummage around the countryside just brings a smile to my face. there is just something about the relationship between a man in his dog i find heart warming.
That looked like hard work, but, thanks Simon, good for the soul.
" Do you like River Gipping?" - " I don't know, I've never rivergipped."
Great video mate as always. And processed cheese is a must for a bbq burger! 👍
Simon, I really enjoyed going with you on that trip! Next time make an extra burger for me! ahaha You know how us Americans like our burgers! Very beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing! S