Why I almost bought a Submarine instead of this Yacht

Footage: 2025-08-21. s6, e05. "I should have left four hours ago." Navigating the River Medway is never just a "simple cruise." In this episode, I face the raw power of the British tides as I make a critical tactical error. Leaving at high water means battling a brutal counter-current, turning Lady Diesel into 'Slow TV' as we crawl towards the historic Rochester Bridge.

But the river has its rewards. From the haunting 'ghosts' of Burntwick Isle to the massive stone sentinels of Hoo Fort and Fort Darnet—built in the 1860s to protect the Empire—the history here is palpable. And just when I thought I’d seen it all, I find myself staring down a Russian Submarine.

I’ll be honest: I actually considered buying a sub, but wait until you hear why I decided against it (hint: it’s not the torpedoes, it’s the locks!).

In this journey:
The Tide Battle: Why timing is everything when you're moving 50 feet of yacht.
Fortress Medway: Exploring the ruins of Britain’s coastal defenses.
Submarine Dreams: My honest (and slightly ridiculous) take on underwater living.
The Lost Footage: I recorded something incredible on my handheld, but the river had other plans for my storage card.
School's Out: Navigating through a fleet of young sailors in the Rochester reach.

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