Very Nearly About Something
Very Nearly About Something is simply a light hearted video diary of someone who has wanted a sailing boat for as long as he can remember. Then in 2015 I decided it's now or never. The adventures started, and then promptly stopped because of a long term illness that now seems to be on the mend.
This channel started as Just About Sailing, then Very Nearly About Sailing, and now Very Nearly About Something. There will be sailing, motorcycling and various DIY projects - plus possibly a bit of music along the way.
VNAS October 2025 - a gentle ride out around the Trough of Bowland on my Himalayan 411 - lovely!
VNAS September 2025 - The Honda has to go! What project bike to choose next?
VNAS August 2025 - A puncture, plus update on a trip to the Armchair Adventure Festival in Cornwall
VNAS July 2025 - Failed attempt at navigation - Falling off the bike - and finishing the bookcase
VNAS June 2025 - Woodwork, making an IKEA Flatpack out of a bookcase
Very Nearly About Something - Channel Trailer 2025
VNAS May 2025 - Test camping trip on the Himalayan 411 - My first MotoCamping trip ever. All good!
VNAS April 2025 - I've just bought a brand new Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 - Why?
VNAS March 2025 - Cutting a helmet in half to make it safer, cleaning piano strings, Some bike stuff
VNAS February 2025 - Ride out to a castle to test new bar risers and head race bearings - success!
VNAS January 2025 - Updates for this year. Mostly walking, talking, motorcycling, and health
VNAS December 2024 - Annual Christmas Musical Extravaganza
VNAS November 2024 - An old piano, grabrails and a clean motorbike - All a bit random really
VNAS October 2024 - Adventure plans for 2025, plus getting the Honda CB250N Carburettors Balanced
VNAS September 2024 Honda CB250N Superdream Project Part 3 - Ride Out, Luggage Test, and some chat
VNAS August 2024 - Honda CB250N Superdream Project - Part 2 - Fettling and Mechanical Work
VNAS July 2024 - Honda CB250N Superdream Project. Part 1, Walk Round & Ride Out
VNAS June 2024 - Modifying a thicknesser, finishing the pedal board, and failing to press a button
VNAS May 2024 - Router Table Insert, Double Bass Stand, Honda Civic and a tiny bit of boat work
VNAS April 2024 - Small Workshop Tour, table saw jigs, making a pedal board and a small cabinet
VNAS March 2024 - Testing out my table saw jigs. Making a speaker stand for a Mackie Freeplay Live
VNAS February 2024 - Just a couple of small projects to prepare for the season ahead
VNAS January 2024 - Just 10 minutes of talking. Health and Boat project plans - all positive!
VNAS December 2023 - Annual Musical Extravaganza and Review
VNAS November 2023 - Building a Hedgehog House and testing a dowel jig
VNAS October 2023 - Installing a 'new' vice, and making a mitred dovetail tool tray
VNAS September 2023 - Making a small Workbench with provision to convert to a Router Table
VNAS August 2023 - Sharpening up on my woodworking skills - Making a Workshop Stool
Very Nearly About Sailing July 2023 - Making a Circular Saw cutting jig thing for HDPE Project
Very Nearly About Sailing June 2023 - very basic woodwork using two new and very basic tools