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Thank you. It is quite an old video, but the tent is still a current model.

I would think so, my Portable solar panel is 120W. The solar panel charge cable included with the S500 Pro is an MC4 to 8mm barrel connector.

Thank you, Elliott. Much appreciated

Hi Gary & Janis, Thank you. I will video the house again in a couple of weeks, as I missed out on the dining room and secretaries office on this visit. I have just started visiting NT and English Heritage properties and find videoing around people challenging. Likewise, I am my own worst critic 😉I watched many videos on Chartwell before my visit, and it was yours that inspired me to produce my video in this style, so thank you 🤟

Cheers, Terry. I feel I could have done better, but it was difficult filming on the day. Saying that it is such a popular attraction that it was never going to be easy to capture without getting to view the estate privately.

Nice to know the video was helpful. Graham. Unfortunately, my wild camping days are over due to my knees, however, I will probably camp at the canal centre next Spring for a few days and get some paddling and walks along the canal path under my belt 😉

@@DavidWilsonOutandAbout I like the look of the canal centre. I'm sure we'll bump into each other at some point. I'll make sure to say hello. I'm a fairly frequent Medway paddler too. Keep up the good work 😁

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video 👍

This power station comes with the lead to connect to a solar panel, the input being an 8mm barrel tip connector, and the solar panel connectors are the MC4 type. Different panels use different connectors.

Thank you. Yes, it does look like an MTB. Since making this video, I have found out that some other famous sailing barges have met the same fate. 😥

just answered my question in the video haha. Did you learn any more about it?

@@Pr0ject2 The slipway is on private land, so no access. All I know about this section of the river is that because it is tidal upstream until Fordwich, you do not need a licence. But, the land on either side is mainly private.

@DavidWilsonOutandAbout ah nice. That's a shame. Trying to find a free slipway for a rib but there doesn't seem to be one. Kayaked up from Grove ferry last year then was fighting the tide and strong wind all the way back 🤣

Yes, it is very sad. I first saw Ena at the Hoo graveyard in 2016. From what I have managed to find out, she was moored at Stargate Marina a year earlier. My main interest in her was her participation in Operation Dynamo during WW2, however, while doing my research before my recent visit I found myself captivated by her incredible life. Such a terrible way to treat such a beautiful badge, and to add to the insult, the owner has put a sign on her saying "Danger keep off, private property"

Yes, it is not bad, plus it was flying in very strong winds. It is not my newest drone, I have several 😉

@@DavidWilsonOutandAbout your a drone guru lol 👊

Yes, they are a must-carry item in my book. Not my most popular video, but I hope it helps some people adjust their kit to make their time on the water more enjoyable 😉

@@DavidWilsonOutandAbout I totally agree!

Thanks, the Stour is a lovely river to paddle, and a bit challenging in sections which is a bonus. Cattawade to Flatford Mill is by far my favourite section so far, although Bures to Henny Swan was not far behind for views and challenges. Thanks for subscribing, and happy paddling. All the best, Dave.

Hi there, thanks for your question. I have paddled and owned many style of inflatable kayak since 2017, still own 3 dropstitch kayaks. Without a doubt, the Aquatec Ottawa Pro is my favourite. It is incredible stable, robust, and manoeuvrable. The supplied paddle and seat are not great, but they are the same for all kayaks that come as a full kit. I produced a playlist last year reviewing and showing my upgrades, here is the link, ruclips.net/p/PL4Jm1xFCIgm6jnWAprZswpOpifmhmi71o Hope this helps! Dave

I made my camera rig out of 21mm PVC piping. The base sits on the desk in front of me with my 5-litre (essentials) dry sack weighing it down. I can draw the rig towards me to turn the camera around, then slide the rig forward again. Towards the top of the rig, I have a selfie stick attached, which allows me to position the camera at gunnel height up to 120cm.

Thanks for commenting. October, autumn, is a great time to paddle on the Medway. Teston is a very easy launching/exiting point but a bit of a walk from the car park. Enjoy your time out on the water. All the best, Dave.

Hi Stephen, thanks for your comment. I am so pleased you enjoyed the video, it is a lovely canal to paddle with so much history along the way. I will return to the Basingstoke Canal and paddle downstream from the Canal Centre, to the Deepcut Flight within the next two weeks. Happy paddling, Dave.

@@PixelPaddler Thank you. Video's of this length tend not to get many views, but I do like to show the whole route for those that may be interested in paddling the route. 👍

Cheers Mark, a bit of a long video! I am hoping to do Mytchett to Deepcut Flight in October. The Basingstoke Canal Centre is a great place to launch from. The campsite looks good too, although it closes end of September until April.

Hi David, Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. An old video now, this was my first paddle out on the Medway after the first national lockdown back in 2020. FREEDOM! If you are interested, I have a playlist detailing the complete Medway Canoe Trail here. I recorded it in Spring/Summer last year. ruclips.net/p/PL4Jm1xFCIgm4UJQPlWYiJg_G5Bx-iYaMr All the best, Dave 👍

Thanks, Geoff My Osteoarthritis is getting me down at the moment, and sometimes I feel the need to share my frustration. The problem is that I think I am the younger, fitter version of myself, not a 67-year-old man. On the positive side, I am fitter and more active than many people half my age, and that is with my disability. I really appreciate your support. Dave.

Thanks, fella, Glad you enjoy some of my content.

Glad the video was of use. I have several generic quick-release mounts for my Ace Pro, as I have several different tripods and selfie sticks to mount it on. The best is VRIG which is available on eBay.

Hi Keith, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, the more I research and walk along the Medway, the more things I find of historical interest.

So much history as a working barge, during two world wars, and as a racing sailing barge. She has just been dumped, forgotten, and has rotted away. I first saw Ena at the barge graveyard at Hoo back in 2017 and believe she has been there since 2016. 😥

Thanks, Mark. I have taken to producing these type of videos when my Osteoarthritis flares up as it is more about planning, research, and post-production than the physical effort. Now the kids are back at school, I will be back out in my kayak 😉

@@DavidWilsonOutandAbout The aerial shots elevate the filming quality greatly, and you've really got to grips with all the research (which I find interesting) and post production. It's the post production that I am starting to learn more about at the moment, where the timeline has up to 4 or 5 elements for the 1 bit that you can see and hear. It's a very enjoyable hobby, and is nice watch your videos and see what you have produced. Thanks for sharing them Dave.

@@markbenson5821 Thanks, Mark. The production side of things is challenging but rewarding in the long run. The narration is my biggest challenge at the moment. Getting the right emotional tone to fit the scene, and the amount of retakes is frustrating. With a bit of patience, I will crack it 😉

@@DavidWilsonOutandAbout I know what you mean, I'm not a fan of hearing my voice, which is why I usually just happily play music, but some people have said to me, do you ever talk in your videos? So thought I'd give it go with the London one. Still not a fan, but may from time to time say a few words. One thing I did learn is that I needed a mic when outside and have just ordered a Rode Wireless ME and media mod for the GoPro, that'll take another week or so to learn how that works.

@@markbenson5821 It took me a long time to feel confident talking on camera while out kayaking, camping, or hiking. After a while, I thought, just be yourself. After that, I just started talking to the camera as if I was talking to a friend, which relaxed me and made it much easier. I have a Rode Wireless Go and a DJI Mic 1, but my go-to mic now is the Hollyland Lark M2. The Lark 2 is plug-and-play and much smaller and lighter than my other wireless mics. The main thing is that you enjoy recording and producing your videos, you are doing a great job of it, Mark. 👍

Thank you, I have just ordered a copy 👍

@@DavidWilsonOutandAbout My father was invited several times during the eighties as crew on the Ena, the Thames Barge races. Sadly he's passed now so I can't ask him, but I think I have some 8mm cine film of the races, though I can't go directly to find it.

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

It certainly resembles a Motor Torpedo Boat; however, I have not read about it in any literature about the Hoo Graveyard. That craft was not there when I last visited in 2017, and most of the articles I have read are from years ago.

My Dad got hold of an MTB after WW2, he served 4 years in India, and when he came home he was in charge of The Sea Scouts in Norwich. He was looking for a boat for them to use for training and was gifted the MTB. They used it on the Norfolk Broads. It’s still there somewhere, but it’s now underwater… 🙄

@@PillSharks I totally agree, it is sad to see a beautiful craft with an amazing history in such a state. I too doubt she could be renovated.

@@grahamthebaronhesketh. It's the one I repeatedly flew over!

I thought that as soon as I saw it. Vosper?

Thanks, Adam. This is my local river that I go to to de-stress.

Thank you, Edam 👍

Yes, it is deplorable. I am unsure how long she has been on the flats at Hoo. However, she was there in 2017 when I last walked the Saxon Shore Way. 😥

I agree, it is very sad to see a bit of British history abandoned and decaying like this. Ena had such an interesting history before, during two world wars, and afterwards.

If the government had it they would likely use it to smuggle in more unwanted visitors.

There's a lot the government should do but unfortunately, those of us paying ever increasing taxes are already overburdened.

Seems a shame doesn't? It does look pretty far gone tho.

Having done a bit of digging, it seems Ena is still privately owned. It is sad and sends a chill down my spine every time I have visited the Hoo Graveyard over the past 6 years. 😥

@@DavidWilsonOutandAbout Thank you.

Cheers, Terry.

Hi Graham. I am glad you enjoyed the video and your paddle on the Basingstoke Canal. I will be back out on this canal in a couple of weeks, paddling from Mytchett to Ash Lock and back. Just been waiting for the kids to go back to school 😉 Happy paddling, Dave 👍

@@DavidWilsonOutandAbout I did enjoy it mate, thank you. And the paddle. Very much looking forward to seeing the next Basingstoke instalment. The drive from Maidstone was the most painful part but well worth the effort. With you on the kids going back to school. I don't begrudge 'em having fun but I have been avoiding those parts of the Medway that are like paddling through a lido at Butlins 😁

@@grahamashby1409 I also do not begrudge the children and families having fun, It is healthy and what life is about. I drive down from junction 3 (M25), I do not mind the drive down as I leave very early to avoid traffic, it's the M23 and M25 on the way back that is a killer after a long paddle. It will be less of an issue from Spring as I should have my van converted into a camper for overnight stopovers 😉

@@DavidWilsonOutandAbout I needed to leave earlier, for sure! Keep up the good work David 🙂

@@grahamashby1409 Thanks Graham 👍