A lovely peaceful day paddling down a river or canal. Seeing life from a different perspective. What a great way to enjoy your retirement.
@johnpawson7400
Ай бұрын
@@colinturner3607 Just wonderful
@MoreThanJustaCleaner
Ай бұрын
John this is brilliant! 😁 I'm gonna share a few top tips here. Apologies if you're already aware of any of them 😊 1- River rules are, travel on the right hand side. The narrow boat behind very kindly gave you a wide berth which is why they were on the left. If boats come towards you on a narrow canal, just tuck yourself into the bank until they pass. 2- if you're worried about the wake from a passing boat, turn the nose directly into it. It feels safer than the waves hitting you from the side. 3- if you take a tent peg with you, in many places you can push it into the bank and use it to wrap a mooring line or your paddle leash round to keep the boat hugged up to the bank. 4- upper body strength tip... 10 press ups a day Monday to Friday. If you can't do 10, do however many you can until you can do 10. Just that small amount will slowly make a difference. I call it the 'bare minimum' program. I think that's all that popped out from that video. Welcome to the Inflatable Fan Club 😁
@johnpawson7400
Ай бұрын
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner thanks for that, I wasn't far enough to the right, I will remember that. I have some large tent pegs so will pop some in my bag, brilliant 👏 😀
@MoreThanJustaCleaner
Ай бұрын
@@johnpawson7400 you don't have to paddle right over on the right, it's just more to be aware of the etiquette and rule. I bob about all the way across and when there's no traffic cut corners etc. It's more so you know what to expect from motor boats and what they'll expect from you 👍😁
@stevecoppin4278
Ай бұрын
Well Done John , Brilliant mate
@johnpawson7400
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, I certainly did.
@Ainsworth-Rider
Ай бұрын
Morning John 👍 what a star! You are 😊 Liverpool next stop, and then The Caledonian Cannal 👍
@johnpawson7400
Ай бұрын
@@Ainsworth-Rider Morning James, Selby canal more like 👍
@whitetonguemotorcycling
Ай бұрын
Nice one John !!!
@johnpawson7400
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@backroadtourist
Ай бұрын
Loved it john, good for you mate.
@johnpawson7400
Ай бұрын
@@backroadtourist Thank you 😊
@GrahamHughes-uu1gi
Ай бұрын
Well done John 💪, great first effort 🚣🤗
@johnpawson7400
Ай бұрын
@@GrahamHughes-uu1gi Thank you Graham
@HumberFlyer
Ай бұрын
Great vid'....Hope you enjoyed the paddle today on the Selby Canal with Karl and crew.... This is Steve btw (Grandad)..... I have put you on the group map ready for when you join.... now I have done that it means you have to join 😆....hope to see you on another outing....take care.
@johnpawson7400
Ай бұрын
Really enjoyed my day out with you all, thanks for that, I will join
@thesilverfoxtravels6653
Ай бұрын
What a lovely way to get some exercise and fresh air. Though I’d say getting in and out needs a bit more practice..🤣 just remember it’s only a summer activity as it’ll be too cold in winter, as the old saying goes “you can’t have your kayak and heat it..!”🤣🤣🤣
@johnpawson7400
Ай бұрын
@@thesilverfoxtravels6653 Need a lot of practice 🤣🤣🤣
@paulgreen4320
14 күн бұрын
hi john, i live a mile from that bridge [beal], i'm 58 and just about to buy my first kayak, maybe we could go for a paddle together before summer is over. keep up the good work.
@johnpawson7400
14 күн бұрын
@@paulgreen4320 No problem, it is easy to launch from there as the bank is low.
@SOLOMOTOUK
Ай бұрын
Hi John looks a chilled hobby that 👍
@johnpawson7400
Ай бұрын
@@SOLOMOTOUK Very much so, nice steady workout as well
@BlakesPipes
Ай бұрын
I got into kayaking when I wanted to work on my upper body strength. It's a great way to enjoy the view and get some exercise. Again, you are a man for all to see that age is but a number and living life to the fullest. Becareful, you will buy a tandem kayak , then a sit in kayak. As you want to share it with others. Lol maybe that was just me.
@johnpawson7400
Ай бұрын
@@BlakesPipes Yes can tell that I have been using my shoulders today
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