Days like that are why we boat Nick. Makes the cost's, the repairs, the often dodgy weather, fade from memory... You don't just do boat reviews, you share a bit of your life and your contagious passion and enthusiasm for what you do with us too Nick. Hope you're okay. Cannes done now, Southampton next no doubt. Be well 👍🛥
Thank you for the great video. Wonderful escapism, I look forward to every one of these type of videos. Whatever your trials and tribulations Mr Aqua, you're always a treasure. Glad you didn't sell the boat! Keep boating, and we're with you always. 😊
I'm disabled following a spinal condition and have accepted I'm unlikely to ever be able to do some things I've always wanted to. Owning a boat is one of them. Your channel, especially these videos, give me access to something I thought I'd never have. Thank you, Nick. God bless and Happy Easter.
Thank you, it really has, and thanks for taking the time to reply. I'd watched your tours previously and my little girl became a fan, wanting to get me a boat when I finally retire. Then things went wrong and I'd given up hope. But your boundless enthusiasm and the richness of the videos gave that back. You really do give an awful lot to this community and we're very grateful. Thusly... 🤣 Every blessing. 🫡
The oldest paddle steamer operating in the UK Nick is the “Waverley” which operates on a number of routes along the Clyde Coast, the Bristol Channel and the South coast.
The Kingswear castle was built in 1924 at Philips yard on the dart now Noss marina it’s the oldest paddle steamer the Waverley (built 1946) is the oldest seagoing steamer as the Kingswear Castle now only operates on the river Dart.😊
The Waverley has been giving tours around the isle of Wight this summer. She trundled across Sandown Bay a few weeks ago while we were there having lunch.
This was like the taste of a home grown tomato - nothing compares to that bought! The flavour of being on the water, the unexpected companionship of friends and the sociability of those one passes by on the river. Smugglers was as ever perfect in her nature environment and as you put it just ‘Bliss’. Thank you for taking us along.
I was born on the coast. Great growing up as a kid. We would be in the sea at every opportunity. Obviously, as a kid, very often you weren’t always prepared, but no one worried about that sort of thing. The freedom we had back then was great. 55 years on and it is a very different story, unless you have a small boat to find somewhere secluded. Happy days. 😊
That was great Nick. Bit of everything. Just proves that pottering around in boats is relaxation....its not all about great journeys. The paddle steamer was beautiful Dancing Star was looking nice anchored in the entrance of the Dart! Boating people are always happy to lend a hand, unlike life in general
A very nice boating adventure with your very best friends (I adore them)😊The scenery, playfulness, the pure friendship and love of life is truely heartwarming 🙏 Thanks 😀
Don't forget the "Waverley paddle steamer" had the pleasure of a Southend-on-Sea to London tower bridge trip last year, She would make a very good boat tour and I'm sure they would appreciate the extra publicity, she is an amazing pece of classics kit 👍 and they are currently down south doing trips as she normally lives in Scotland..
Thank you for sharing your day on your channel. We only want you and I am glad you have good friends around you. Off to Southampton tomorrow to dream. Take care looking forward to your next video.
A different video to what I normally watch on your channel, and beautiful. Seeing super yachts is one thing, but to see the adventure and enjoyment that boating brings is on another level. Thank you for sharing your adventure 😊 x
Not the only paddle steamer Nick,there is one called the waverley which at moment going from clacton on sea pier,nice to see u out on boat again before winter
Hey I love your videos, my love of boats came from a family friend owning one in brixam 10 years ago he still owns it to this date ,I love the idea of one day owning one of my own one day 😊👍 I love the fact you get to go and see every kinda boat, but the smile on your face every time you get to your own just makes me want to own my own version of smugglers one day even more 😊
Clutch of 805's , great boats. 4 weeks without one was tough, especially as September's weather started so well, luckily the new boat collection from Plymouth to Solent went well last week, we did wave as we went past Dartmouth, honest!
Love the Airplane and Police Squad references! 😂 As always, thank you for taking us along with you! That Lursson…..SB3? 🤣 Have great weekends one and all and Thanks again Nick!
Hi Nick, And thank you for this show with the Smugglers Blues out again for a nice relax day on the sea with some frends Sally and Greg both with a Jeanneau 805 looks great together then on the end sailing back very slow to your dock that was nice and relaxing also for us Thanks again Nick that is a nice show
Hi , we will need deeper pockets , than the depth of the river , to run that one . Great to see what can be built though . Yes on days like that it is the only place to be and far from the maddening crowds , of land lubbers . Snap davits , worth their weight in gold . Thanks for the video and who played along .❤👍
Surely the world famous Waverley paddle steamer, must be accounted for ? Summer spent on the west coast of Scotland. She used to berth over winter in Southampton. You may have seen her there ?
January 3rd, new years here, already craving some SB2 bliss (particularly since mortgage increases have pushed back my long awaited boating dream another year or two !
Lovely Nick but you forgot The Waverley it’s still running as a commercial paddle steamer and is ocean going.I see her moored in the Clyde during the close season on my way to work.I also see it regularly sailing past our house on the shore front in Troon doing its “doon the water” cruises in the Firth of Clyde
I suspect we all share the same feeling about boating…the rejuvenation and semi-isolation from the rigors of the world where our problems are eclipsed at least for a moment or two. The salt-air tonic that helps us breathe again. All the best.
Not a bad day out to an isolated cove for some fun and frolics with your friends Greg and Sally, nick in the lovely September sunshine just a perfect day.
One of the best ever Nick. I really liked that one. Gives us plebs something to work towards. And kudos to you for taking a dip without a wetsuit, whilst your compadre had one on....i think I'd be wearing a drysuit in the UK nowadays cos I'm a wuss😂. Please keep em coming, i really like your boat reviews, but seeing you enjoy the water in a (relatively) affordable boat is much more interesting....for me at least 👍👍
Clear enough water to be in the Med! What a fantastic day out, most enjoyable. I love the view of the land from the water, such a beautiful area you live in.
We were out on our boat on this day and saw you - we are the grey boat looking at the Super Yacht and then following you out of Dartmouth - what an amazing day we had a great time - one to remember 😁
Many have mentioned the PS Waverley, berthed a few miles from my home. It matters not that maybe she was unknown to Nick, he surely knows about her now due to the number of mentions on here. This is not a criticism in any way, but rather a brilliant platform for subscribers to add knowledge and fun to what is a super channel, Nick! Indeed, so many people love your trips where you showcase your own love of simply being afloat! That's what it's all about after all, and I bet you had even more fun than the Lurssen folk! I attach this link just so the Waverley gets another view or two...Danny Wilcox has a fab channel showing the West coast of Scotland where he tours extensively in his small inflatable boats, so for those who want to experience the beauty of this area the photograpy is superb. Not a competitor for Aquaholic, just another place to see beautiful scenery from a small boat. Thank you Nick for sharing your personal experiences on your own boat...we all appreciate them, and persdonally I like them more than the tours of boats I can never afford. The joy of being afloat? You bring it to us! ua-cam.com/video/7tzHq6OK6yM/v-deo.html
Once again Nick I really enjoyed watching that. Do you know what, as beautiful as that multi million pound super yacht is, I bet you spend more quality enjoyable time on your boat than the owner of that does. Happy boaty boating xx
Nick, I was so thrilled I wished to hit the like button at every cut, ( at times every frame ) but the best I could do was ride along for the entire video till the end! Thanks so for sharing our UA-cam friend!❤
Great video Nick, can’t believe you didn’t show the entire 3 minutes I spent standing up on the paddle board ! As always such fun on the water. Sally won’t watch the video 😂 #sallypopsout 😂😂😂😂
Just want to be there!!! Beautiful Hey Nick is that the way you secure your dock lines? I wouldn't be comfortable unless they were looped through the cleat.
boat spotters delight ------- paddle steamer -- superyacht and 'aquaholic' ..... whats the chance of that !!!!! ......
“Suffice to say they’re out” what a great lady.
The three Amigos having a wonderful time, brilliant
Days like that are why we boat Nick.
Makes the cost's, the repairs, the often dodgy weather, fade from memory...
You don't just do boat reviews, you share a bit of your life and your contagious passion and enthusiasm for what you do with us too Nick.
Hope you're okay.
Cannes done now, Southampton next no doubt.
Be well 👍🛥
Thanks for sharing yet another relaxing day spent as well as can be. Long may you reign as the most wonderful companion to my morning coffee, Nick.
Can’t wait for the spring 2024 🙂
Can't wait for summer 2024❤
Thank you for the great video. Wonderful escapism, I look forward to every one of these type of videos. Whatever your trials and tribulations Mr Aqua, you're always a treasure. Glad you didn't sell the boat! Keep boating, and we're with you always. 😊
Thank you very much!
Great to see you out and enjoying yourself again. Real friends, a good boat, and a fair wind. It's all we really need...
I'm disabled following a spinal condition and have accepted I'm unlikely to ever be able to do some things I've always wanted to. Owning a boat is one of them.
Your channel, especially these videos, give me access to something I thought I'd never have.
Thank you, Nick.
God bless and Happy Easter.
That's lovely to hear (that you're enjoying the channel, not that you have the condition!), I hope it continues to bring you pleasure. 🙂
Thank you, it really has, and thanks for taking the time to reply.
I'd watched your tours previously and my little girl became a fan, wanting to get me a boat when I finally retire. Then things went wrong and I'd given up hope. But your boundless enthusiasm and the richness of the videos gave that back.
You really do give an awful lot to this community and we're very grateful.
Thusly...
🤣
Every blessing. 🫡
The oldest paddle steamer operating in the UK Nick is the “Waverley” which operates on a number of routes along the Clyde Coast, the Bristol Channel and the South coast.
Beat me to it.
The Kingswear castle was built in 1924 at Philips yard on the dart now Noss marina it’s the oldest paddle steamer the Waverley (built 1946) is the oldest seagoing steamer as the Kingswear Castle now only operates on the river Dart.😊
The Waverley has been giving tours around the isle of Wight this summer. She trundled across Sandown Bay a few weeks ago while we were there having lunch.
This was like the taste of a home grown tomato - nothing compares to that bought! The flavour of being on the water, the unexpected companionship of friends and the sociability of those one passes by on the river. Smugglers was as ever perfect in her nature environment and as you put it just ‘Bliss’.
Thank you for taking us along.
Good Morning my time. Thank you for sharing the yacht/boat scene with yours. Very nice. ☺
You're very welcome 🙂
Pure bliss of a day that, a day on the water is a tonic for everybody. Thanks for sharing Nick.
I was born on the coast. Great growing up as a kid. We would be in the sea at every opportunity. Obviously, as a kid, very often you weren’t always prepared, but no one worried about that sort of thing. The freedom we had back then was great. 55 years on and it is a very different story, unless you have a small boat to find somewhere secluded. Happy days. 😊
That was great Nick. Bit of everything.
Just proves that pottering around in boats is relaxation....its not all about great journeys.
The paddle steamer was beautiful
Dancing Star was looking nice anchored in the entrance of the Dart!
Boating people are always happy to lend a hand, unlike life in general
Lovely video Nick.
Really nice SuperYacht on the Dart.
Cheers thanks as always.
My pleasure!
A very nice boating adventure with your very best friends (I adore them)😊The scenery, playfulness, the pure friendship and love of life is truely heartwarming 🙏 Thanks 😀
What a wonderful time had by all. Now your work begins.
Those are sometimes the best sort of days, when you go out with no ambitions nor expectations. Fantastic Nick, thankyou
Don't forget the "Waverley paddle steamer" had the pleasure of a Southend-on-Sea to London tower bridge trip last year, She would make a very good boat tour and I'm sure they would appreciate the extra publicity, she is an amazing pece of classics kit 👍 and they are currently down south doing trips as she normally lives in Scotland..
Hi Nick. Now that was a very pleasant day on the water & am impressed with Greg & the board.
growing up near the detroit river where it meets lake Erie, this is about every weekend for us during the summer. It was the best of times.
Thank you for sharing your day on your channel. We only want you and I am glad you have good friends around you. Off to Southampton tomorrow to dream. Take care looking forward to your next video.
I love it when you take us out in your boat with you. Thank you!
Our pleasure!
A different video to what I normally watch on your channel, and beautiful. Seeing super yachts is one thing, but to see the adventure and enjoyment that boating brings is on another level. Thank you for sharing your adventure 😊 x
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Peaceful, thank you - and more than anything peaceful is what I need on UA-cam
@@KatePhiz I know the feeling
Outstanding! Love this kind of content. Nick, please give us more of this. Thanks
Not the only paddle steamer Nick,there is one called the waverley which at moment going from clacton on sea pier,nice to see u out on boat again before winter
Was pondering about the temperature of that water. Your reaction when you jumped in is all the answer I needed 😅
Hey I love your videos, my love of boats came from a family friend owning one in brixam 10 years ago he still owns it to this date ,I love the idea of one day owning one of my own one day 😊👍 I love the fact you get to go and see every kinda boat, but the smile on your face every time you get to your own just makes me want to own my own version of smugglers one day even more 😊
Glad you like them! 🙂
What a fabulous way to spend the day Nick, friends, boats, calm seas.
Clutch of 805's , great boats. 4 weeks without one was tough, especially as September's weather started so well, luckily the new boat collection from Plymouth to Solent went well last week, we did wave as we went past Dartmouth, honest!
Love the Airplane and Police Squad references! 😂 As always, thank you for taking us along with you! That Lursson…..SB3? 🤣 Have great weekends one and all and Thanks again Nick!
"Surely you can't be serious,
I am serious. And don't call me Shirley."
Looks absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Great stuff Nick, once again you’ve captured and portrayed the essence and emotion of boating. Stunning conditions and scenery.
Many thanks! 🙂
Wonderful scenery. A lot different to the SW Florida coastline where I'm at!
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Hi Nick, And thank you for this show with the Smugglers Blues out again for a nice relax day on the sea with some frends Sally and Greg both with a Jeanneau 805 looks great together then on the end sailing back very slow to your dock that was nice and relaxing also for us Thanks again Nick that is a nice show
Great vid Nick. Hope to meet you at SWSBR next May
what a beautiful part of the world you live in my friend
Always a pleasure to be with you on a boat trip👍
Thanks for all your work.
Beautiful display of the boating life! It's so much more appreciated when you can relate to it but I hope everyone gets a grasp of its nature.
Hi , we will need deeper pockets , than the depth of the river , to run that one . Great to see what can be built though . Yes on days like that it is the only place to be and far from the maddening crowds , of land lubbers . Snap davits , worth their weight in gold . Thanks for the video and who played along .❤👍
Surely the world famous Waverley paddle steamer, must be accounted for ? Summer spent on the west coast of Scotland. She used to berth over winter in Southampton. You may have seen her there ?
Perfect! After a long week at work, popped this on and had nodded off by the last quarter, the ultimate relaxation, thanks Nick
LOVE when you go out on Smugglers Blues
January 3rd, new years here, already craving some SB2 bliss (particularly since mortgage increases have pushed back my long awaited boating dream another year or two !
Blighters!
Lovely Nick but you forgot The Waverley it’s still running as a commercial paddle steamer and is ocean going.I see her moored in the Clyde during the close season on my way to work.I also see it regularly sailing past our house on the shore front in Troon doing its “doon the water” cruises in the Firth of Clyde
Beautifully clear water! You must try fishing, perhaps Marianne can make a proper fish & chip plate for two… have a great weekend.
Thankyou for sharing that nick a lovely day out boating perfect ,what more could you wish for.
What a lovely day out on the water.
Fantastic video Nick. What a great way to spend your free time. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
I suspect we all share the same feeling about boating…the rejuvenation and semi-isolation from the rigors of the world where our problems are eclipsed at least for a moment or two. The salt-air tonic that helps us breathe again. All the best.
Another great video with fantastic scenery. Did i hear a few bars from Hawi - five O ! Greg's got it sorted
Nick I love your boat you look so happy out on the water that’s what it’s all about 😊👍
What a lovely second-hand excursion this was. Perfect antidote to a busy day in the salt mines!
Fantastic video thanks for sharing it was the best day of this year, we followed you out, great to see a large super yacht in the river.
Looked like a sublime day out. I could see you didn’t need the help when berthing but it’s always nice when someone offers 😀. Thanks for sharing Nick
Hi Nick, we love watching your adventures on your boat, even nice quiet ones! Wondering where Marianne has gotten to.
Happy for you guys, excellent. SUP, certainly makes sense to try with higher pressure unless prepared to go for a better brand
What a lovely day out Nick. Nice Yacht in the bay...no wonder there was a lot more traffic it seemed. Thanks for having us along.
Ultimate Day Nick… “inflatables”, paddle board , good company and a swim!! Totally jealous!!😆😆👍👍🙏🙏❤️🇦🇺
Great to see so many people out enjoying the water.
Thx for sharing that Nick. Brilliant work as always. Love the Airplane references, I actually 😂
Awesome Nick! Thanks as always. Yours and Greg's 805's looked superb together 👍
Hi Nick, I really like the blue stripe on the hull of Smugglers. It’s such a small element of design, but it suits the boat really well.
Lovely to watch. Originating from Plymouth but now living in the Midlands you give me my regular on the sea fix.
Thank you.
Not a bad day out to an isolated cove for some fun and frolics with your friends Greg and Sally, nick in the lovely September sunshine just a perfect day.
You mentioned commercially operating paddle steamers, how about the Waverley which has just finished her 2023 Solent season?
Cool place to stop and water so clear .
Thanks for sharing your boating with us.
One of the best ever Nick. I really liked that one. Gives us plebs something to work towards. And kudos to you for taking a dip without a wetsuit, whilst your compadre had one on....i think I'd be wearing a drysuit in the UK nowadays cos I'm a wuss😂. Please keep em coming, i really like your boat reviews, but seeing you enjoy the water in a (relatively) affordable boat is much more interesting....for me at least 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Lots more of this type of video on the channel - there's a whole playlist of them. 🙂
I thoroughly enjoyed that
Clear enough water to be in the Med! What a fantastic day out, most enjoyable. I love the view of the land from the water, such a beautiful area you live in.
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Surprised they didn't invite you over to tour the Lurssen, dont they know who you are? Glad the weather has improved to give you some good runs.
What a way to cheer you up and make life worth living
I think this is the Rocinante which has been here in Falmouth harbour waiting to go to the Pendennis shipyard. It caused quite the excitement.
Excellent 👍
I'm sure that super yacht was in Swanage Bay very recently...
Paddle steamer ? There is the Waverley too.....👍👍👍
It was indeed in Swanage briefly
We were out on our boat on this day and saw you - we are the grey boat looking at the Super Yacht and then following you out of Dartmouth - what an amazing day we had a great time - one to remember 😁
Another really easy to watch video Nick. Looked really chilled. Is Marianne ok? Not seen her for a while. K
Tremendous. Don't forget the Waverley paddle steamer? xx
Many have mentioned the PS Waverley, berthed a few miles from my home. It matters not that maybe she was unknown to Nick, he surely knows about her now due to the number of mentions on here. This is not a criticism in any way, but rather a brilliant platform for subscribers to add knowledge and fun to what is a super channel, Nick! Indeed, so many people love your trips where you showcase your own love of simply being afloat! That's what it's all about after all, and I bet you had even more fun than the Lurssen folk!
I attach this link just so the Waverley gets another view or two...Danny Wilcox has a fab channel showing the West coast of Scotland where he tours extensively in his small inflatable boats, so for those who want to experience the beauty of this area the photograpy is superb. Not a competitor for Aquaholic, just another place to see beautiful scenery from a small boat. Thank you Nick for sharing your personal experiences on your own boat...we all appreciate them, and persdonally I like them more than the tours of boats I can never afford. The joy of being afloat? You bring it to us!
ua-cam.com/video/7tzHq6OK6yM/v-deo.html
Superyacht is heading to Germany for refit. It’s been around Devon/Cornwall for the summer
I can't wait for the day that this is me.....
Crusing the coast.
All the best.
Thank you for fantastic videos. Please also try/test the clever all-year-around Norwegian "Viknes 1080".
What a great video - lovely day on the boat!!
Once again Nick I really enjoyed watching that. Do you know what, as beautiful as that multi million pound super yacht is, I bet you spend more quality enjoyable time on your boat than the owner of that does. Happy boaty boating xx
What a stunning location for boating!
Best days out are always unplanned they just happen. Great to watch.
With nearly 500k subscribers you’re doing a great job. My favourite channel, hands down. Only got 15yrs before I can retire and buy my first boat. 😂
Wow, thank you!
It's fantastic to see your boat trips
Keep watching it just to remember this summer 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 SUPPORT FROM ROTTERDAM NETHERLANDS 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
"Suffice to say, they're out." Lol, great way to start the day )
Glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Have a great day Nick
Nick, I was so thrilled I wished to hit the like button at every cut, ( at times every frame ) but the best I could do was ride along for the entire video till the end! Thanks so for sharing our UA-cam friend!❤
I think the Waverly paddle steamer also operates commercially in the U.K.
Great video Nick, can’t believe you didn’t show the entire 3 minutes I spent standing up on the paddle board ! As always such fun on the water. Sally won’t watch the video 😂 #sallypopsout 😂😂😂😂
I very nearly called the video that! Didn't think it would go down well however. 😄
Wise move my friend 😂
Just want to be there!!! Beautiful Hey Nick is that the way you secure your dock lines? I wouldn't be comfortable unless they were looped through the cleat.
Sweet sunshine, I want a boat now!!!
Nice chill out day. Can’t beat a bit of me time away from everyone. Nice one Nick.
Such a great video. Not sure about the music choice at the end though :P Lovely seeing someone enjoying their boat, and envious of you indeed!