Paddle Boarding - Keeping Safe on Canals
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- čas přidán 10. 08. 2022
- I've paddled hundreds of miles on Britain's canals and these are just some of my tips and thoughts for a safe paddle.
The main points are: -
Inland Waterways License
Canal infrastructure
Locks
Tunnels
Your personal safety
Other canal users
Wildlife
... and thinking ahead
Happy Paddling!
Good Advice - Many Thanks.
What a lovely educational video. Thanks for taking the time to produce.
Thank you. Having covered hundreds of miles on canals I feel they are an under used resource by paddle craft but definitely think there are things I wish novices would do right.😃
Hello narrowboater here, happy to have paddle boarders on the canal👍. Great video, but to correct one thing, a barge is for freight, a wide beam is just a wide beam.
Again, tunnels, great things, but I would be nervous about meeting a paddleboard in a tunnel. As you say its deceptive when you see lights , trying to gauge the distance. The other thing is shouting in a tunnel, no chance I would hear. Standing above the engine is noisy, in a tunnel that noise is compounded. A whistle maybe. The other thing is I along with other boaters, sometimes go a bit faster in a tunnel as it keeps you centred and stops you bouncing off the walls. Hopefully🤣.
And finally, mine is 50' and weighs over 16 tonne, so even heavier than you may think!
Great video and great content and advice👍
Thanks for your info also, lovely to read 😊
I was on the Avon today around Warwick, rotten sanitary towells and baby wipes on tree branches at flood levels, not loads but, enough to make you really not want to get wet.
Awesome what you say about the cleanliness of the canals, no raw sewerage being released into them when it floods.
My preference now.
Thank you...
Thanks so much for this lovely informative video 🙂
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That was good mate thanks, never new about the right hand side thing
Enjoyed your video, thanks. We live near the Leeds Liverpool canal but as Newby paddlers we are not sure about paddling on the canal yet. The water up here is in a terrible state with blue green algae. Less nervous of boats than swans 🦢 for sure. Once got chased by an angry swan when we were on a narrow boat. Not funny at all. They have a bad temper.
They can be aggressive for sure but they can't really hurt you. Like all birds, they have hollow bones, so they may hiss and peck a bit but that's about it. They want to damage a wing.
What a great video! Really useful information, wonderful scenery and wildlife and a bit of foraging. Subscribed.
Thank you.
Loved this vid. Very informative!
Thanks
Awesome... i just got my river licence now... i mainly paddle board on my local river a few times without a licence but now i got it cause i might want to go fatherfield one day..... your a top man and top videos and knowledge keep up the good work mate 👍
Thanks matey! If ever you're paddling in the West Midlands give me a shout!
Brilliant video. I've recently purchased a paddle board and am loving it it's a great way to wind down and relax. Working not far from the lake district is a bonus to left work at 5pm on Friday and in 20mins I was paddling around on bassenthwaite lake. Perfect end to the week.
Yep, it's pretty wonderful. I paddle 5 miles every morning at the moment along a measured stretch of canal as I want to clear 1000 miles this year as a personal goal. I'm usually on the water at 6:30am and home again by 7:45. Hard work on the bad weather days but worth it.
Brilliant video. Thank you 😊
Where me and my friend go paddle boarding in Hemel Hampstead we see a swan nesting at the end of someones garden and last year even saw its babies (love seeing the nature)
Great video. Very informative. TIL. 😊
Thank you
Very useful, and learned a few things about canals!
Thank you for sharing, I've just got a paddle board and will be practicing when I go to the lake district. I will be getting a licence as I love the idea of paddling down the canal.
Really helpful video, thanks very much
Great video! Thanks for sharing this important information 🤙🏼 Plus the tour of the canal was awesome!
Thanks for watching! I just watched your weeki wachee springs video. looks amazing! You come over really well too.
@@teawithq3351 Thanks for watching. It's a beautiful area and I can't wait to explore more Florida springs on my next visit! 🙌🏼Being myself!
Excellent video thank you. I live in South West France and occasionally paddle on the Canal du Midi. So many of your comments apply just as equally on our French canals. Subscribed so that I can enjoy more of your videos.
Thanks. That's great to know! Not enough paddlers use our 2000 mile canal network. I try to promote it as much as possible.
thanks for this! it was soo informative. I've never been on a canal (but would like to try) and I didn't even think about some of these things! so glad I found this vid
Thanks. I really hope it helps.
Hi Great video, very informative. As a Paddle Board Instructor I'm always open to learning new things.
Thankyou.
New to paddleboarding , found your video very informative , we will be doing canal trips so very good to know , Thankyou
Thanks
I’m in Leicester and the weeds at the moment are a real bind( literally). But canal paddling is always good for wildlife.
Great vlog
Thankyou
Great video...thanks
Thanks for watching.
Thank you! I hope all paddlers and canal boaters watch this.
Thankyou. So do I. 😁
Lovely informative clip with a lot of interesting canal stuff - long tunnels we only have one on the mon / Brecon canal i think i will walk around it rather than the head torch especially as i am usually on my own - tell me i am a novice SUP guy could i use board without fin fitted or will the board be too difficult to track ... I haven't paddeld a canal as yet
Thanks steve
Why do you want to use it without a fin?
@teawithq3351
Good question - so the reason for no fin question I'm thinking shallow rivers and damaging the 9" fin I have
But I think I will source a smaller flexi job - as I suspect its fair to say without a fin the board will be difficult to track in a straight line ??
👍 thanks
. From Colorado USA, I'm trying to plan a one way multi-day SUP adventure from Stratford to Tewkesbury. This is one of the most helpful videos I've watched so far. Thanks so much!
Where at Stratford do you plan to launch? The old bathing carpark (fishermans carpark is best). I also have a video from there.
@@teawithq3351 not sure. I'm taking the train to Stratford and will walk from the station.
I'll walk from station to Royal Theatre. Rather start at Leamington but ...😕😕
@@rogerhollenbeck2916 Leamington isn't that easy to start from tbh as you can't paddle passed Warwick castle. What time of year are you doing it? Have a look at this video when you get a moment. czcams.com/video/wir6xo95sIc/video.html
@@teawithq3351 4/23 5-6 hrs paddle per day. looking for accom. 2 nts and pub. along canal at two locations. I'll get the license. I have a nav plan. Taking train to Stratford and from Tewkesbury. Just a board with luggage strapped to it. Adventure. Any advice welcome
Lancaster Canal is the best, 40 plus miles of lock free waters to paddle on.
That's one I'm yet to try. You have to love a contour canal, the Ashby is like than but only 18 miles.
@@teawithq3351 You'll love it if you can get up there and find places to launch from on Google Earth or the App etc. I tend to go just North of Lancaster but there's many places to launch from on there and to discover etc. Low tow paths and very flat to get onto the water.
Great video and very helpful as I'm buying a paddleboard in a week. Was this filmed in Leamington down from the Fusilier pub? My flat is right on the canal so I thought were gonna go past it!
Hi. Yes I started from Radford bottom lock. I often paddle through doing the Leam ring.
@@teawithq3351 see you on the water then mate 👍
Very useful video. I’m just starting to get into paddle boarding. I’ve been a longboard surfer for over 30 years but I would like to make use of the excellent waterways network very near my home in rural Warwickshire. My question is, do you go out in colder temperatures ? If so what gear do you wear ? I use a 4/3 full suit to surf UK (S.West) and booties and don’t really want to purchase another suit if I don’t need to.
Finally, are there ever instances when you would wear a helmet…(fast water etc) ?
Thanks again for the video….sorry for all of the questions.
Hi, On white water or through rapids I'd advise using a helmet but I rarely paddle that kind of water myself on a SUP these days. I'm from a kayaking background so BA's and safety gear are a big thing for me. I paddle all year around so it's really only ice and strong winds that stop me. I have a quick video on what I wear that may help (czcams.com/video/hE6naH7jezU/video.html). Wet suit wise I always wear separate leggings and top as It's basically a dry sport so it makes having a wee much easier lol. Where in Warwickshire are you? I'm in Rugby.
@@teawithq3351 Thankls for the quick response, I’ll definitely check out your other videos ref, gear etc.
I’m not a million miles from Rugby. Can you suggest any other locations in the county ideal for SUP ?
@@bradsteele7762 Have a look at my Llyn Padarn video in Wales (czcams.com/video/wMFPIEIdBIU/video.html) perfect place to practice and no permit needed! The Avon at Stratford is also excellent.
@@teawithq3351 Excellent cheers 👍
New to paddleboarding, how are you only using your paddle on one side and not going in circles? 😅
Thanks for watching. I use a modified 'J' stroke from canoeing and feather my paddle at the beginning of the stroke to push water under the nose of the board. That way every stroke corrects my tracking. I also over 'stack' my paddle quite often to almost paddle under the board.
Is there such thing as canals you are not allowed to go on and how would you know if you cant?
There are a couple in the UK that are maintained by local associations actually that you need a particular permit to paddle on but you're never going to accidentally find yourself paddling on one so a quick Google search would give you the information. Basically if it's on the Canal and River Trust interactive map (canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network) then your British Canoeing membership covers it.
Hi, where did you launch from with the parking?
For this video I launched at Radford Bottom lock near Radford Semelle.
@@teawithq3351 thanks
I am both surprised and concerned that no mention is made of the risk of Weals Disease/ Leptospirosis. Whilst it is a rare disease it is water borne and carried by rats. The disease can be fateful and there are instances of people being effected in the past. There are precautions that should be taken especially if you should fall into the water at any time.
Whilst I do agree that there is a risk of Weil's disease (carried by many mammals, not just rats) that risk on the banks of canals is no worse than any other inland water course within the UK and this video is primarily concerned with risks specific to canals. I do take your concern on board tho. Thank you for watching.
Seen you get on the board from the towpath but did'nt see you get back off it?
What do you mean?😄
@@teawithq3351 The video didn't show you getting back off the board back onto the towpath or canal side.
@@teawithq3351 The video ended with you stood up on the board on the water but how did dismount back onto the Canal side?
@@markweatherall7437 I tend to either get level with the bank and just step onto it if it's an easy one or kneel again and transfer my backside onto the bank if it's a difficult one and sit with my feet on the board. Do you paddle?
@@teawithq3351 Ok thanks.
You are not allowed to lock through a lock,pasting narrow boats port to port
Sorry what?
Uk is crazy for isup need licence 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 omg 😅😅😅world its going crazy
Big brother needs their money.
not required in Scotland...😊
@@OriginalFallofMind ya people agree .. its legal slavery
Licenced? Lol. What a melt.
Well, that's the rules in England and Wales.
Well aint you a badass
good job!
Thanks
Thanks for a very informative video. I'm planning on trying out some of the canals near where I live. I had thought of some of the things in your video but not others so thank you! 😁👍
Thanks. Where are you?
@@teawithq3351 Cheshire. My local canals are Shropshire Union and Trent and Mersey