It’s OK to mess up! (even on a tidal river 😬)

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Many boaters avoid the far flung stretches of the inland waterways - for fear of coming undone on tidal rivers. I have the greatest respect for the river and after 6 years boating I still get caught out - but we all make mistakes and rarely are they life threatening. Having said that stay safe out there if you are planning on taking a trip like this and always speak with an expert (the lock keeper) before heading out onto the water as every tide and every boat is different!
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@KarrierBag 2 года назад

Cheers mate, that was such a laugh at the Pub of the Week, yes we may have had a few more than one but I still beat you at pool. xxxx

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Yeah yeah alright 😂👍

@KarrierBag 2 года назад

@@RobbieCumming lol different pub next time then....has to have a pool table though :-) we are off to look at a new boat at the weekend, fingers crossed. Take it easy.

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Ace yes fingers crossed man🤞

@Arcticnick 2 года назад

@@RobbieCumming Nice to see you both, Robbie and Greg, too. What fun. I wish I were there.

@Ben-zc9gl 2 года назад

Was Greg wearing some Qxir merchandise? If so what a channel!

@garethprotheroe9399 2 года назад

I have helmed a few boats in difficult situations but Christ my butt cheeks were clenched watching this. The Lass held her own and had a Legend at the tiller. I salute you sir!

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Thank you Gareth!

@paulineatha5831 2 года назад

Hi Robbie, we are moored at Ripon and do the Ouse and Trent every year. If you come this way again (or any of your viewers), you go through the left hand side of both the rail and road bridge when heading downstream to Selby. Going upstream to Naburn, it's the right hand side of both bridges 😉 As you stay on the right hand side heading towards Selby lock, slow right down and turn to starboard so you end up on the lock side of the river rather than the opposite side of the river. Hope that makes sense 😊 Fabulous watching it. The ebb tide can really carry you quicker than you realise by the time you reach Selby so the advice given by others in keeping the power on just to get safely through the bridges is spot on 👍

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

So basically the opposite of what I did - be good if they told you all this before you set off/via VHF as you approach 🤦‍♂️ And good job I’m not making a ‘how to’ video!!

@paulineatha5831 2 года назад

@@RobbieCumming Well you went through the correct span when someone shouted to you on the first bridge 😁 Surprised the lockie at Selby didn't tell you on the way up, they normally do. Still, made a great watch! We also did the Weaver last year. Fabulous and great to see a number of vloggers doing it this year and meeting up 👍. Keep cranking it 😘

@johnshares 2 года назад

Wow Robbie, you had me holding my breath wondering if you would make that turn ? Yes I know ye of little faith. Well done !

@47ph 2 года назад

Robbie, that river flow was pretty swift! I think you did well to hold the boat against the current and turn into the lock as well. Good job you weren't at the tiller AFTER visiting Pub of the Week! 😁

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Thanks Paul appreciate the support! 🍻

@MikeFD2424 2 года назад

So, I've got that to look forward to .... thanks for the heads up! Well done 👍

@ryanforeman3650 2 года назад

Great to see a few more videos been uploaded have missed watching them, can't wait for the new canal diaries series too! Nothing wrong with anything you did there especially at the end, that's one hell of a tide to be punching against in your narrowboat! Keep in cranking

@markhope6974 2 года назад

Great vlog Robbie, I enjoy your enthusiasm for boating and the pubs and scenery in every episode, thanks.

@mikeblueskid 2 года назад

We did similar on one of our trips that way dude 😊 it's quite a full on section.... Hope ya enjoyed it! 👍🏼

@robertchisholm9215 2 года назад

Great Vlog as always Robbie, By far the best on here...

@shardlake 2 года назад

Great job that looked tough, the near bridge miss earlier looked more worrying due to the speed of the river, glad all ended well in the pub :)

@ianofsjkartwork 2 года назад

Another enjoyable vlog Robbie............interesting watch...........that toilet had everything you needed 🤣🤣.......stay safe..........thanks for sharing

@alannorman1773 2 года назад

Wow, so stressful watching that. And I thought boating was meant to be relaxing!! Trip to the pub would be essential after that.

@jumpingthestylus263 2 года назад

Ramble on!! Great choice of a tune on the Jukebox!

@paulayala4816 2 года назад

I am impressed with your ghostly ship mate yanking the bumper out of the water and up on the boat as you went under the bridge. This portion reminds me of the river at Laughlin, NV. No locks, but a launch ramp, rocks and fast current.

@SailingYachtSaltyLass 2 года назад

Hi Robbie - You got it in and the boat survived so that makes it a GREAT arrival. 😄 I have never helmed a narrowboat but I have plenty of experience at sea. My suggestion to you would be to time your arrival at the lock near when the tide changes. That way, the speed of water past the lock will make your entrance a lot easier. At sea we aim for around 30 minutes either side of the turn of the tide for a lock entrance.

@larryhenshaw5621 2 года назад

Truly enjoy your honesty! You know that perfection is the enemy of good!

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

👊🤓

@bivers4399 2 года назад

My arse was clacking for you getting in that lock, bit trickier than the canals😧😧

@olivethrush7450 2 года назад

You did well enough there Rob. It's not easy with that tide running and you got in fine in the end.

@drewski363 2 года назад

Total respect to you for navigating the tidal stuff on your own, Robbie. Thanks for another brilliant video.

@JonnyHamster 2 года назад

Great to see my home town from the mucky old Ouse. You'd see some fair sized coasters coming up to the Olympia Cake Mills, it took considerable skill to squeeze them through the toll bridge against the current - it was quite a common occurrence for one of them to knock the bridge out of action for a while, much to the annoyance of drivers using the A19. Fifty years ago the river was alive with barge traffic, the shipyard was just downstream from the lock and ships were launched sideways into the river - an impressive sight. There's also a tidal wave called the Aegir whne tides are right -it's no mean feat taking a narrowboat down there.

@patriciagassor4497 2 года назад

Great Vlog Robbie, we have done that stretch a few times and can be hairy coming into the Selby lock, would not say you crashed, it is best way to get in the lock, get the bow on the wall then just power it round, but when you were coming towards the bridge could hear you take the power off and I am shouting at the screen "Don't slow down Robbie' give it some wellie" amazed at that flying fender too. Glad you did that trip to York, we loved Non Monkton, had some great times on that beach. Never made it to Ripon sadly as locks were not operational but it was in late 70's, we had 40' Springer NB back then with 40hp BMC. Happy days. And we did Trent Falls on that trip. Looking forward to your next TV series.

@markbloxham1313 2 года назад

Yea, I was also shouting at my computer to get the power on. Never mind Robbie, like you say, it's OK.

@blinzohagen 2 года назад

Great Vlog, Robbie. Naughty Lass looking good, with her new paint & cratch cover

@ericfoster3636 2 года назад

So good to see you again Friend. I don't see any issue with that entry to the lock. I'd uy you a dram and a Guiness!! Keep Cranking young man. :-)

@richparry2898 2 года назад

Cheers Robbie...always entertaining AND informative..

@robtheplod 2 года назад

Very skilful Robbie well done!!!!

@cyberi4a 2 года назад

"A blue pill to keep your pecker up" had me rolling on the floor. I was all set to post a different comment until I heard that.....LOL

@michaelaaylott1686 Год назад

Ooof! That was gripping stuff, well done for making it!!

@yellownev 2 года назад

Quality helmsmanship there sir, very well done, I was puckering up just watching !!

@owainwright6055 2 года назад

Ha ha, good effort at the lock Robbie. In the flying world we call that 'crabbing', where your track (the direction you're travelling) is markedly different from your heading (the direction you're facing) so you end up 'crabbing' towards your destination. Dunno about boating but when flying you keep that crab going to the last second and then kick it straight. I've not done many rivers and you've just reminded me why 😁

@SailingCartagena 2 года назад

Hi Robbie, I've sailed yachts in some rough seas but I still had me heart in my mouth as your barreled down past those bridges. A small mistake there, engine failure or turbulence, could have seen your heavy steel box smashed and capsized. Additionally, you were on your own! I think you did pretty darn good given the tricky circumstances.

@robsin2810 2 года назад

A tad too much info in the toilet.🤣🤣. Robbie, you keep me sane.👍🙏🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

@churchofthegreenflipflop2436 2 года назад

Bit of Led Zep on the juke box. Always a winner!

@terencejay8845 2 года назад

Ramble On. A favourite.

@ianwebb2235 2 года назад

That was incredible. So riveting. We enjoyed that thank you!

@prestoncrewnarrowboaters8619 2 года назад

It was nice to meet you last week,we managed to get to our current mooring even though it was fairly windy.see you again sometime, Alex and maria

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Glad to hear it!

@mikehurley5052 2 года назад

That fender jumping on board, brilliant.

@hughcarson6837 2 года назад

All's well that ends well. great vlog

@dh4521 2 года назад

We turned into West Stockwith on the Trent recently and it was quite scary, so it's good to see a more experienced boater such as yourself, find it challenging and nerve wrecking to. On a technical point, I think the 360 camera has a fixed horizon level feature which holds the orientation of the video perfectly. Thanks for sharing your experience. 👍

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Hi Dave thank you! The camera is not 360, just made by the same company, will maybe get one in the future.

@angelarogers7482 2 года назад

Nice to see you in person Robbie, very well done Ange & John on the cruiser behind you

@andynightingale7335 2 года назад

You certainly sounded ready for a pint or 2 after that entrance!... Don't blame you for letting your hair down and having a bit of fun. :)

@basfinnis 2 года назад

It's learning all the time I suppose? Great video 😉

@raytheron 2 года назад

You did well getting into that lock. Some mean flow on the river!

@duringthemeanwhilst 2 года назад

I didn't think I could hold my breath for that long!!

@ade9685 2 года назад

Brilliant Rob loved it

@simon1066 2 года назад

Reminded me of my time rowing a Royal Navy whaler boat on the river Dart. 5:30am on cold January mornings we would row the boat as hard as we could against the tide and only just managed to get back alongside the pontoon. The pointlessness of it all😂

@soundhobo 2 года назад

A muchly needed and well deserved pint 🍺 Well done fella 👍

@skookumjack 2 года назад

Very well done navigating that river and lock entrance Robbie! I've sailed for 50yrs off and on and my present sailboat it a full keeler and she hates going backwards, so the blood pressure still gets high docking ! A well deserved pint indeed!

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Thank you!

@mjallenuk 2 года назад

Brilliant pub of the week ... hope you choose wisely out of the three!

@agnesthomasson5333 2 года назад

Great job, Captain. I love that little camera.

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Thanks! I wish it was better resolution but it is quite handy!

@nilo70 2 года назад

Well done Robbie

@sionnachog894 Год назад

13.8 HP engine in a huge narrowboat against a 5knot river, you did well! Pub of the Week? everyone to their own I suppose!

@kitwest61 2 года назад

Edgy stuff Robbie. Nice one

@markbest170 2 года назад

Another Awesome Vlog Robbie... looked like the River Ouse had some fresh in, the entrance to the lock was like your pool "In off the Cushion " 😁

@tramacmeg8103 2 года назад

Well... this one convinced me that with the very little (one trip for a week 10+ years ago..) I will not be doing any tidal rivers when I come over in a year or two!! Good to know!! Thanks again for keeping it real!!!

@wildkippers 2 года назад

Given the conditions I’d say that was a good job. And with boats - no one got hurt and nothing got damaged - success …!

@pwd63 2 года назад

Hats off to you Robbie! Well done, that current was so strong, glad I was watching from the TV

@rovingrom 2 года назад

Well done Robbie - I really can't see where you "messed up" or "crashed"! If you had hit the lock mouth wall at 90 degrees you'd have suddenly stopped dead and could have damaged something, but it looks like it was a gentle meeting with the wall and the river current pulled you right off and into the lock. I get it wrong just getting round right angle turns on the Grand Union - the only thing really to avoid is hitting a wall or concrete piling at right angles - i.e. head on! Oh and running those bridges reminded me of the rather exciting videos on NGUYEN CHE LINH's channel from (?) China!! I think you did well - I've never done that route and don't really do tidal rivers but I'd give you a 9.5 !! :)

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Thank you!

@KarrierBag 2 года назад

Watching this again today, after 4 boats came down the Ouse from Neburn, the flow of the river was much faster, one, a 23ft narrow boat with an outboard found it very difficult to run the tide but all 4 managed to get in the lock in two pennings, there was a few very loud 'knocks' when a couple entered the lock but no damage done. You did a pretty good job, it is not an easy lock to get into, I seen many go far more wrong and have to make a few attempts , at least you didn't have a bull and 2 cows floating in the water to contend with 🤣

@swanny2k 2 года назад

Are you visiting the Pocklington Canal Robbie? There's a pub of the week with moorings down there, well recommend, called Brighton Ferry. Melbourne marina is lovely hidden gem too!

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

I will try to go there next summer

@danensis 2 года назад

We came up the river on a barge, on a flood tide, and did the old bargees trick of going through the railway bridge backwards, to give us some steerage. When the river is running faster than the boat, you're effectively in reverse, and you know how much steerage you've got then!

@wilfamos7314 2 года назад

A white knuckle ride for sure! Brilliant video, thanks for posting. :-)

@surreyarborist 2 года назад

Ferry gliding springs to mind.

@lionelmarytravels6003 2 года назад

Hello Robbie. That was a little hairy, getting into the lock off the tidal river. But you made it

@lancepeters6497 2 года назад

Nice job for a low power boat I have a 23" ft boat and go on a river a lot that is much more powerful than there not a lot of time to deal with things . Mind you I'm running 115hp engine but you have to be on your game well done . Really enjoy your videos keep on posting and boating

@Strutty1956 2 года назад

I don't envy you with just 13HP, mate. Happy to have my 42HP Gardner...

@nickevans1698 2 года назад

The River Nene at Peterborough when flowing fast actually gets waves due to the area being so flat the wind produces the waves. We lived on it for 4 years near the Dog & Doublet tidal lock. 70’ trad no bow thruster. We had to beach the nose on the river bank to swing the boat around other wise you would travel sideways down the river. Keep Cranking 👍🏼😎

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Cheers nick

@nickevans1698 2 года назад

It can get a bit hairy, I used to try and use the elements in my favour, wind and current. It was a challenge. Flying a 70’ kite comes to mind. 😂

@TheFilwud 2 года назад

Nicely done! well apart from the close one with that bridge! I enjoyed that vlog!

@carolfieldhouse794 2 года назад

Nice one Robbie

@michaelhiggins7365 2 года назад

Awesome job driving the boat against the current into that lock Robbie, that takes some mean skill! Well done mate and cheers from Avondale, Arizona.

@joannemason5581 2 года назад

Thank you again for another interesting and entertaining video.

@geoffcampbell7846 2 года назад

Nice one Robbie, almost a clean hole in-one with the ferry glide. I swear I could hear the ride of the Valkyries soundtrack in the background as you approached the first bridge 😃. That Guinness looked lovely too. Happy days. 👍

@EnglishVeteran 2 года назад

Really enjoy your Vlogs. I like calm in a (minor) crisis, and you certainly were very calm Robbie. Nice one. 😊😊

@lorrainerichardson3280 2 года назад

Wow, go you. I had my heart in my mouth lol.

@HarryAndTrev 2 года назад

Reckon you deserved that pub trip, it's fun on some river sections! Well handled sir!

@tsuchang1 2 года назад

I'd say that was a super job entering the lock. I'm impressed.

@icedave2004 2 года назад

Bloody hell m8 that river was fast, dunno about you but I definitely need a drink just watching the vlog 😱

@kimberlydawne 2 года назад

Fantastic job, on the river and on the vlog! I felt like I was right there with you, which was a little scary but a lot of fun.

@lorikendrick1705 2 года назад

I thought you were done doing vids for You tube, because of working for BBC....? So a stopped paying attention....then a saw a new post last week and whoa, here is another. Sadly, you've had an accident, but you and boat are ok! Good news. Stay well, mind yourself, mister !!!! Cheers ..... Robbie!!

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Thanks Lori 🤓👍

@davidwatkinson7552 2 года назад

Thanks for showing the bridge and the lock entry. Well done on both. As a professional gongoozler, the river was not behaving nicely and needed a bit of a slap.

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

😂

@paulturner7837 2 года назад

Hey Robbie,great vlog. The little magnetic camera done the job. Did you see that fish jump onto your boat when you nearly hit the bridge 🤪😂 must be a bit challenging and a little scary with the current being quite strong. The turn in on the lock looked a bit tricky too but you done a good job 👍, cheers for the vlog

@phillipbateman2284 2 года назад

You really gave my ticker a workout, not knowing what the options were, or if there were any options if you didn't get into the lock. I was getting ready to jump ship. Phew. Wheres that beer, and I missed out. One thing I did learn, dont be on Robbies team when playing pool. Thanks mate, keep wearing a lift jacket, take care.

@jackgalloway8314 2 года назад

Wicked, Robbie.

@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 2 года назад

Good video crank it thanks lee

@markphillips2076 2 года назад

Robbie, I winced every time you let the power off. In flows like that you need the power on to make positive manoeuvres against the current. The flow is always worst in the centre and less at the edges.

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

I disagree Mark the flow is always greatest along the outside bends but I get what you’re trying to say

@markphillips2076 2 года назад

@@RobbieCumming on bends yes, but on a straight stretch like that you get different flow speeds in the centre and the edges. That's what causes the eddies as the river flows. It also means if your boat is across the flow, the front of the boat can move differently than the rear. It's something you get used to if you deal with tidal flows regularly.

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Well it’s like the lock keeper says every tide is different, first time I attempted this i had not issues whatsoever!

@Santafefrank 2 года назад

After that you need a drink thanks for the ride Robbie

@penelopeallsebrook6618 2 года назад

Hands up to you Robbie , that River would of S it me right up , some as the River Trent , to fast and wide for me ,and so Deep , you Did well 👏, Always a pleasure to watch ,

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Thanks Penny if I can do it though anyone can!!

@penelopeallsebrook6618 2 года назад

@@RobbieCumming 🙃🍷👍

@rodnelson2651 2 года назад

Love the way you're not afraid of putting it all out there, even when it goes a bit wrong. I would be very worried about that turn! Oddly enough seeing someone do it less than perfectly encourages me to have a crack at it. Aa long way for me to get there as I'm moored at Shardlow but maybe one day...

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Brilliant Rod that’s exactly what I was going for thanks and I’m sure you’ll do fine when you come to give it a go!

@stewartbond8037 2 года назад

Are you going to be doing another TV series, really enjoyed the last one on BBC 4

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Thanks Stewart yes I have actually just finished filming the third series, out next year

@Garethness 2 года назад

That was a fun video to watch!

@mwgolfacademy 2 года назад

Blimey, that was a bit stressful!!

@Rose-Willow 2 года назад

Bit nerve wracking! 😬 Blame the pool performance on the beers! 🍺

@mikesmith-yj3ih 2 года назад

I think you did very well please do not beat yourself up and thanks for showing it good fun sitting in a chair watching it 😂😂🤣🤣

@Elizabeth-tb5oh 2 года назад

Wow impressive.

@TonyCarrollPassion4Motorsport 2 года назад

Morning rob i was thinking its About Due another Vblog cheers mate nice way to ststt the day with Breakie Cheers ,, Ouchh I neve Knew their were Tidal Canals"" that A Frst For Me beinga Newbie Stay safe Tc liverpool

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Hi Tony yeah there aren’t any tidal canals but sometimes you need to go on a tidal river to get from one canal t’ the other 👍

@Richardj410 2 года назад

Just subbed looking forward to more. thanks

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Thanks for the sub!

@Bicyclehub 2 года назад

Where was the mess up Robbie? A little tap on the lock entrance is only to be expected in those conditions. That river looked bloody scary.

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Hiya you couldn’t really feel it as I did but it was a noticeable thud that shook everything. I suppose that’s the one thing about stabilisation on action cameras you can’t see things shake rattle n roll

@Berniegraph 2 года назад

Looked quite impressive to me! Have you tried the Ribble Link yet Robbie?

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

No they won’t let me do it solo!

@Berniegraph 2 года назад

@@RobbieCumming I'm not surprised, it looks a bit hairy!

@Loveisland2022seasoneight 2 года назад

Another great vlog. Wow that river was fast flowing. I wouldn’t say you made mistakes, I’d say you done good 👍🏻

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

Thanks Jade v kind

@lynettecoates4272 2 года назад

Crikey Robbie, that looked scary... not sure as newbie boaters we would be attempting this in our first year!! Where do you have your anchor attached when on rivers like these? X

@RobbieCumming 2 года назад

I have mine as close as possible to where it’s tied on at the bow