Below is the latest video vlog in this series:
There are several other episodes in this current series and these can be found at this website
and there you can select playlist and then select the one about the Lynher and Tamar cruise series 2018.
I have two more episodes to add - one about cruising the stretch of the Tamar from Weir quay up to Calstock; and then the last one, overnighting at Calstock and setting off early morning back down the river as far as Halton Quay.
The videos are a change from my normal approach. I have always maintained that they are a visual diary to my future 80 year old self, to remind me when I am old and grey and slower moving, that yes I did build a boat and yes, I did get out and sail it and yes, I did do some camping and exploration on board. However, in using YouTube as a storage/access area, I failed to take into account that others may well view them as well.
I have been genuinely surprised and humbled by the comments many have left and I have learned a huge amount from kind people commenting constructively on my sailing. Changing my approach to my video diaries, by spending more time commenting about what I see and pass; about the social, environmental and economic issues surrounding the areas I pass through - has bought a substantial number of new subscribers to my channel. I can only assume, that despite the longer video length (most are around 10 minutes - which seems way too long to me in this day and age), they are striking a chord with some viewers.
There are now three series to view
- The Penlee Picnic series
- The slow passage to the river Yealm and back again
- The Lynher and Tamar river cruise series
In addition, I have created some new playlists to help organise videos - so check them out. All videos have a 'click to subscribe' button embedded within them along with info cards briefly offering opportunities to click on and retrieve other videos in that particular series.
I have also created pin boards in Pinterest and Goggle+ - see the websites below where I hope I can build further interest in John Welsford's designs.
If you decide to watch any of the videos, do let me know what you think. All constructive comment is most welcome. This is a new venture for me, a slight re-orientation of what I was intending to do.
Do the videos work for you?
Are they what you would like to see about dinghy cruising?
What else would you like to see in the videos?
How might they be improved?
Should I just stop and return to doing them just as a visual diary for myself...........?
If you have a view at all, do let me know in the comment box below.
5 comments:
I loved this. It reminds me to be grateful for the beautiful place we live
I loved this! What a beautiful place we live in.
Your biased. You actually like me 🤣
Steve, in answer to your question, yes, I find them quite interesting. Just personally for my self, who has wanted to do something very much like this since about 1985 but haven't yet, I would like more of the hands on "doing stuff". The sailing, mooring, cooking, setting up the tent, etc. Your area of operation is just wonderful. I especially love the Royal Navy's presence everywhere it seems. But then again as an island it would have to be in order to preserve your borders. That and the beautiful scenery. Just magnificent! Oh yes, love hearing the birds and the cows along with the water.
Please do not stop until you're not able to any longer.
Geoff
Hi Geoff. Sorry about late reply but aglitch in the system occasionally misses comments from people...very irritating....but they do eventually come through. This year's videos will focus on areas sailed and more how to videos. Very proud of my city's royal navy heritage too 😃
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