River Medway Canoe Trip - Part 2. Tidal Island Wild Camp. U-Boat Wrecks. Burntwick Island.
In this video, I am down in Kent for a three day wild camping canoe adventure on the tidal river Medway with Andy from Kent Survival.
In this episode, we rise to a stunning sun rise and the start to another adventure filled day. Packing away quickly in order to catch the ebbing tide, we leave the fortress of Darnet behind and head off in search of some more history.
Passing old crumbling jetties and the watchful eyes of seals relaxing on the foreshore, we pick our way towards some unexpected relics from the past. The rusting hulks of three German u- boats sit in the mud to the north of the River Medway. UB122, UB76 and UB93 were being towed up the river after World War One, having been sold for scrap, unfortunately, the tether broke and the subs drifted up onto the mud banks, where they remain to this day. We were able to get closed enough to UB122 to film some clips, but not to the others sadly, as the tide was too low.
After a short rest break, we headed across the choppy, wide expanse of the estuary to our camp spot for the night - the history rich island of Burntwick. Hide out to smugglers, home to shepherds, a holding station to quarantine disease infected ships, final resting place of poor old Sidney Bernard - a Royal Navy surgeon who died of yellow fever after treating the sick on board one of those ships, a victorian rubbish tip, site of a defensive boom battery and World War Two submarine net station and now a haven for wildlife.
A good filling dinner, a couple of well earned beers and a comfortable nights sleep set us up for our final paddle back to the Jetty at Queenborough via the chilling ‘Deadman’s Island’
Thank you Andy for a great weekend of adventure, laughs and memories, despite the mud and thank you to the Nation of Darnet for the information and use of the plans and map of Burntwick (and the use of the Bishop's basket!)
Please head over to Kent Survival to watch Andy’s video and his take on the trip.
*When we arrived, we discovered there were nesting birds on the island, and although we took precautions to make sure we didn’t disturb them, I would strongly urge anyone wanting to visit any of the tidal Medway islands to do so later in the summer, after the nesting season*
I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching!
Links
Andy’s Video of the trip (Kent Survival)
• Island Fort Overnighte...
Wildcamp Phil’s video (the inspiration for this trip!)
• Into the Estuary - 4 D...
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Cattails - Thatched Villagers By Kevin McLeod
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Driving a truck for months on end, these videos are a moment's peace desperately needed.
Thank you for this adventure Simon, most of us wood never know of or see these sights or places otherwise ..
@nicolab2075
3 жыл бұрын
He's more than a youtuber, isn't he.
@simonablokeinthewoods
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Fascinating as always, I really enjoy the team up videos with Andy!
@animememes2297
3 жыл бұрын
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@Tom_Bee_
3 жыл бұрын
Me too, Derek, me too.
Loved both of these videos,I thought of my 3rd Great Grandfather who was on a prison hulk there.He was living in Suffolk,sent there,waiting transportation to Tasmania for stealing Peas and wheat..
Brilliant video, as usual. I always learn something about the UK when I watch your vids. Thank you.
Thanks Simon and Andy. Really enjoyed tagging along with you from my kitchen. Those steaks man, They were awesome. You greedy gits.
😄 that old rusty twig stove you used was a great find, someone had clearly thought hard about designing it 🫕 Very interesting place, thanks.
I'm dying to know what Simons joke was that had schoolchildren in tears. Please tell us Simon!
@todaysworldjw
3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@CM-tj1fg
3 жыл бұрын
Tell us the joke Simon!
@gavinwillan9342
3 жыл бұрын
#tellusthejoke
@CM-tj1fg
3 жыл бұрын
joke...joke.... joke..... now!
@MikeFarnhamGalaxysEdgeGroup
3 жыл бұрын
It starts out ..."two guys go on a canoe trip...."
"paddle with him" that's a true friend my Brother!
Best combo of to friends on KZread.....great upload
Outstanding mate. Love the tarp camp and the fort in part 1 was awesome! Fascinating area with loads of history. Excellent all round over the two installments.
Superb Simon, great to see you two on the canoes, and the history was so interesting as well, great to see the U boats. Brilliant 🛶👌🏻
In the summer of '76 I was a small collier bringing coal to the Kings North power station. The summer of ladybirds ! Thanks Simon.
Simons skills are unprecedented
I really like the historical parts and looking at the map. I'll never get to see those places in real life, but I throughly enjoy watching them through the lenses of your cameras. Thank you.
Thank you so much for another interesting adventure. Nice way to spend a Wednesday evening
Well done Simon and Andy, great Adventure and watch.
two good buddies riding off into the sunset! They really don't have stories like this anymore. Thanks camping buddy.
Ambitious to say the least taking out on a large body of tidal water in a Canoe!! Great film 👍
Oh splendid. This is just exactly what the doctor would have ordered, if I had been to a doctor. The timing on this release simply couldn't have been better.
"Squelch...squelch...um. You fellows go to all lengths to bring adventure to us. YOU WIN the video prize for this: the nature scenes; and, especially the juxtaposition of the dockside metal work with the fire and hotpot shot from a very low angle!
@simonablokeinthewoods
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 😁
Fantastic videos. Thanks for sharing a great trip. Everytime Andy & you go on a joint adventure, it’s like BOGOF 😂
One of the most positive comment sections I've seen ,always see,on KZread.like many here,I admire and love your work Simon . Thank you
So glad to see you know what a real tent. Your cocoon tent leaves no room to grab your gun when the bear is dragging you off to eat. Michigan
Another fantastic video journey .. Love the timelapse
Piece of history!
Love watching you and Andy
Living the dream. Love watching your adventures 👍
Always enjoy your adventures Simon. Thanks for posting.
Fabulous opening sequence! And the music - wonderful!
That looked like an awesome trip. U boats and all!
Beans and sausages for a "ripping" good time! Quite the quagmire between you and the U-boat Simon!
Simon, one of your best and most enjoyable adventures yet. Unique moments beautifully captured, some history and also very inspiring. Many thanks for taking the time to make and share. ATB - Ben aka Londoner Outdoors 👍
Great video, we've been thinking of visiting Darnett Island ourselves. Great shot of our boat, Good Deeds, as you paddled back into the Swale on your return to Queenborough 😊❤
This is fun, I’ve seen Andy’s now I get to see yours. Love to see two views!
You should be Simon, a bloke on the water! Quite a strong paddler! And yes - would love to hear your joke. You two buddies are a real trip - so nice to see you together. ATB!
Thank you, Sir Simon - so glad you invited us to come along. Another part of England I get to see through the magic of your cameras.
Wow! Another brilliant video Simon, thanks for sharing it with us 🙂👍.
Well, this video is the only one I’ve watched of yours that gave me the feeling of being cold and miserable, it was so bleak and the wind through the microphone made it seem even worse, I felt that I should put a coat on while I watched it, I couldn’t wait for you to light the fire. I love your video’s, while in the woods it’s a totally different environment which makes you feel warm and cosy, that’s why I never camp near the coast I always find some woodland camping.I live on the coast you see so we seem to get those blustery winds which can be cold even in the height of summer. This comment isn’t meant to be negative, to me it just show’s the impact of your filming skills because the videos draw us in to them as if we are there with you. I enjoyed the video thanks very much.👏👏👍👍👍
@simonablokeinthewoods
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m really glad that the exposure of that place came across in the video - it was chilly!
Pointing on a map with a finger?! I'd have been crucified for doing that when I was in the mob! Blade of grass or the tip of a knife next time please! :-) Looks like a Good trip, cheers Simon, I always enjoy your vids.
@simonablokeinthewoods
3 жыл бұрын
Haha, I’ll consider myself reprimanded! 😁👍
Come on ! What was the joke ? Superb couple of videos. As always, the editing is top notch. That pasta n sausage meal is perfect for carbo loading which is exactly what you need after all that paddling. Lovely to see you n Andy getting another joint mission completed. I love that fort ! Such a shame the lower level is flooded. Greetings from Sydney from an expat. Cheers. Save me an Adnams 😉
What a truly interesting adventure. Thanks to both you and Andy. I've never gotten to see any of that before. This kind of content is what keeps me tuned in to your channel. Thanks for all your efforts in bringing this type of video to us!!!
Fantastic video diary of your adventure, superbly edited and produced. Really enjoyable watch 👍🏼
I love watching your canoe trips and it's so fascinating seeing all the history from a different perspective also you canoe is absolutely beautifully made
Great trip. And your car was still where you left it after being parked on Sheppey for 3 days!
Best video yet, excellent we both watched it. Better than tv!
@simonablokeinthewoods
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
East coast mud!, Spend half my time with some on me somewhere, it's a right bugger to get off as well.
It would be fun to see you and Atomic Shrimp go mudlarking :)
We have so much history here, you must do a Scottish loch canoe trip, River Spey, River Seven, River Wye. So much to do🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍 Love it as always.
Brilliant to see you midweek!
Who else watched Andy's video? Took some tips for next camp trip.
@janvaartjes
3 жыл бұрын
The same trip, but different sceneries.
A great adventure Simon. Thanks.
What peace! Thanks for another great video.
Absolute joy to watch as always Simon thank you
Another top-notch collaboration. Well done, chaps!
What a fantastic trip you have both had and brilliant weather. Thanks so much for bringing us along.
Fascinating place and history - great vid 👍
I love your videos Simon; glad to see you and Andy out on another adventure.
You two seem to be an awesome team 👍
The eagerly awaited part 2 did not disappoint :)
Looks so relaxing !
Thank you for this adventure Simon 👍😊😊
excellent video! such a lot of history down the kent coast.
Once again! A great video adventure, thanks for taking us along
Brilliant, educational, and uplifting as usual Simon. Thank you.
Well done to you both, a great paddling adventure. Really enjoyed both parts. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Another amazing video with Simon and Andy part 2 thank you Simon great filming with you and Andy.
Thanks for those two videos, you make a great double act.
Very smart to take precautions and be as stealth as you can. Authorities or criminal you don’t want them seeing you. Michigan 😎🇺🇸🇨🇦
It really DID look like a great trip. Camping in that old fort was cool but so was all the history you told. Thanks for taking us along!
I had such a crappy day and this gave me so much joy. Love you dudes for it! ❤️👏
Many thanks for another great video and the history lesson, really enjoyable 👍👍
That was excellent, so much history around those parts. And I always love seeing that beautiful canoe of yours. 👍🔥
Primo little series. Enjoyed the hell out of it!
Fanstastic , brilliant video
Excellent video. Fascinating history and landscapes.
What a great trip Simon. Loved seeing the old fort. Thanks so much for sharing. Your video was a bright part of my day. Wish you the very best.
It looks like you and your friend has had another awesome adventure And thank you for the small history lessons beautiful sceneries
Nice one. A totally enjoyable couple of videos.
Great video 👍 really enjoyed it.
Brilliant video Simon, very enjoyable, thanks for sharing 👍
Hi Simon! So glad to see a new video from you, as always. Cheers!
You two have such a great energy together, fantastic content as always.
Another great adventure. I’m excited for the next.
Brilliant video once again.
Brilliant video lads
Really enjoyed that film shared it with some of my friends.
Great fun. Thanks for making these videos. You and Andy's stuff has been a really nice thing to look forward to and enjoy over this last bonkers year.
Thank you guys for a fantastic video 👍
I love your videos. Very informative about the places you visit! And the music is awesome.
Great Adventure! I love the history. I love the need to work the tide to get around.
Stunning content guys 👏
Really enjoyed learning about the History of your camp. Got to be amazing to see it all up close.
Nice one guys 👍🏴
Really enjoyed that. Thank you
Great to see you and Andy out together again!! Great trip!!
Great videos from both of you. Awesome trip. Reminds me of the Sweden canoe trip you two did. But with very different surroundings. That stove was a good find. Cheers 😀
Absolutely awesome gosh such fun ,Oh so good enjoy absolutely
Thanks for the great videos. I love that you are adventurous enough to get dirty and that your canoe was made to be used and not babied.
Yet another great video, and "Cat Tails" is the perfect opener, good bit of history, really enjoyable viewing, Thanks Simon.