DAILY LIFE ABOARD A CANAL BOAT (cruising Great Britain)
Our first narrowboating adventure continues and today, we’re going to become lock masters (or so we think). This isn’t our first time to navigate a canal or locks (hello Panama Canal). But we never operated the locks and when cruising on a narrowboat, it’s practically a part of daily life. And as in most cases, I let Jason be guinea pig.
Grab a beverage and settle in for a stunning day of cruising the cut, floating in locks and boating uphill.
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If you missed last weeks video and our time with the Canal King, AKA, David Johns, AKA Cruising The Cut…then you missed a lot. David has an entire channel dedicated to all things associated with cruising the canals of Great Britain. And he couldn’t resist the opportunity to make a video about us, a couple of American sailors having a go at narrowboating.
- Watch David’s Video Here: youtu.be/aYFU3wwJ_aA
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ABC Boat Hire was David’s recommendation and he was spot on. They agreed to host us and the whole experience was smooth as butter. They have locations all over Britain so you can pick up at one marina and drop off at another, make a loop or whatever your heart desires. Aside from food, the boat had everything we needed for the trip including training on how to operate these long narrowboats.
No previous boating experience needed! So this is truly an adventure for anyone and by the end of this series, I bet it will be on your bucket list too (if it wasn’t already).
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Joanna
Thanks for all of your vlogs, I really enjoy them. I never knew about these canals until your vid but it stands to reason from all the history/documentaries/movies referencing water ways in that area of the world. Thanks for showing us this beautiful way to travel.
Steve Glary
Why did you pass on the right? Aren’t you suppose to pass on the left in Great Britain?
Nikki Wynn
Boat rules and car rules are different. 😉
Ellis
I throughly enjoy your videos. Was concerned the wait for the new boat would mean less interesting videos. Nope! From a Tuscany family trip, to a French boat show and now narrow boats on UK canals. So entertaining. Plus your production quality is the best, good images, dialog and editing. Thanks!!
Joyce Tatler
You just made me so homesick for england loved seeing the daffs, bluebells, tulips etc and all the greenery just beautiful and you have been so lucky with the weather
Alan Solomon
Wow. Another very cool video. Also, I read the other 3 comments. What happened to all your people/patrons?
I have to correct something. I thought I have been watching you both from the very beginning, but I need to say that I actually started watching you when you were in the RV traveling the States. I remember when you came to the Coachella Valley where I live for Coachellafest. That is a long way from Ellesmere, UK.
I, like Bill, your first commentor, am interested to know what is the chrome ornament on the tiller? I thought it was a bell of some sort. Regarding James comment I really enjoyed seeing your Aunt and Uncle enjoy the adventure you created for them and yourselves. I too very much enjoyed the awesome Jewelry store on the bridge. In addition to that, I was born in Ohio and a Great Lakes tour as James suggested would just be cheeky and smashing. If I can find it, I have a video on a sailboat traveling the Eastern seaboard and encountering numerous locks. I will email it to you. Happy and Joyous Travels,
Curious Minion
Hi Alan! I’m pasting my reply to Bill here for you as well. Hope you find it helpful!
That gizmo is a pin which holds the tiller extension on. It’s there so that you can remove the extension to give you more room to move around the stern cockpit. Say, if you’re working on things or have stopped for the night and have friends over for sundowners. Tiller pins on narrowboats are often highly decorative, or themed with the name of the boat. Many are works of art – give ’em a Google and see. As David would say, Cheerio!
Curious Minion
Bill Berry
I have been enjoying your travels in the Narrow Boat and look forward to more of the travel on them. In addition I have been watching the Channel of of “Cruising the Cut” that you shared as the intro for the Narrow Boat excursion, and have found it is not only interesting but relaxing as well. Ok so now for the question on the tiller of the Narrow Boat you are using and I have seen it on videos of other Narrow Boats what is the Chrome ornament on there? I tlooks like three chrome balls of increasing size as they go down from top to bottom. Thanks a gain for sharing and yes I got the “she said it was so tight” comment wink wink nod nod. This is curious question have you ever thought of putting an uncensored or adult version of a channel just for relaxed adult entertaiment? Enough of that have a great day and travel !
Curious Minion
Hi Bill! That gizmo is a pin which holds the tiller extension on. It’s there so that you can remove the extension to give you more room to move around the stern cockpit. Say, if you’re working on things or have stopped for the night and have friends over for sundowners. Tiller pins on narrowboats are often highly decorative, or themed with the name of the boat. Many are works of art – give ’em a Google and see. As David would say, Cheerio!
Curious Minion
Sanchez
HI, What is the brand of your gray jacket ? tks
James Dillon
Hey Folks!! Always refreshing to see you enjoy a new adventure!! I have watched since DAY ONE in the VW Bus and the first motorhome!! Keep up the great content and your reporting skills always carry the day with your amazing scenic content!! Well done. Your Italy content was truly epic. Your Aunt and uncle were a wonderful couple and your adventures, especially the amazing jewelry shop on the bridge was delightful!! I hope your uncle is enduring his wretched illness. I watch my dear mother decline into the cancer abyss and it was excruciating ! Stay safe and greetings from Canada!! GIDDYUP!! P.S Have you ever entertained the thought of doing “a great lakes tour, here in Ontario, Canada?!! I think you would enjoy it over the summer season!! Truly an amazing sail!
Sandra & the 2 Spaniels
Beautiful and amazing, the wildflowers, the greenery, and the peace!! What a fun time you guys are having. I’d sure prefer that over an apartment. Can’t wait to see the new Catamaran too!