Boat Life is Matt’s Second Nature
In the RIBs ONLY 2.0 Facebook group, many members that share their stories.
Matthew Paul is one of them. He also runs a YouTube channel and does a great job (see below).
I asked him if it was okay to post one of his stories here on RIBsONLY.com. So here it is. Thank you, Matt.
This episode follows a three-day boating adventure in Fowey, Cornwall, featuring coastal scenery, good food, and time with friends.
Thursday Evening
The trip began with a drive from Gloucestershire to Fowey, meeting Anthony halfway before arriving late that evening.
They slept in their cars, preparing for an early launch during high tide the following morning.
Friday Morning
The boats were launched at Caffa Mill Slipway before the cars and trailers were parked nearby.
The group then travelled across the river to meet others launching from Penmarlam Marine.
Everyone enjoyed breakfast at Penmarlam Quay Café before starting the day’s boating activities.
Friday Afternoon
The first major trip took the group to Lantic Bay, where drone footage and photos captured the stunning scenery.
Afterwards, they returned to the marina, and some checked into Penmarlam Lodge Retreat for the weekend.
Friday Evening
That evening, the group travelled by boat into Fowey for food, drinks, and a relaxed evening together.
Saturday Morning & Afternoon
The day started with breakfast before the group explored the coastline around The Gwineas by boat.
They continued towards Gorran Haven, stopping regularly for photos and short breaks along the coast.
Later, they visited Mevagissey Harbour for cream scones, ice cream, and sightseeing around the narrow streets.
Saturday Evening
The group returned to Fowey by boat for a booked evening meal and another enjoyable night together.
Sunday Morning
Sunday began with a relaxing trip along the River Fowey before another visit to Mevagissey for cheesy chips.
The improved weather created perfect boating conditions for the final full day on the water.
Sunday Evening
The weekend ended with recovering the boats, packing equipment away, and starting the journey home.
This video was published on the Skint Boater YouTube channel.
Matt’s videos contain much how-tos. If you want to know, learn and experience yourself, these are all posts for you.