DAILY LIFE ABOARD A CANAL BOAT (cruising Great Britain)
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Timestamps if you like to Jump Around:
00:00 Canal Boating in the UK
02:09 Narrow Boat & Narrow Bridges
04:49 Emo Cows
05:58 How to Navigate the Canals
08:49 Traveling is Hard on the Body - AG1
10:39 Best Time to Hire a Narrow Boat?
12:56 DRAMA on the Blind Curve
15:19 Castle & Lunch - Chirk Failures
17:11 British Biscuits & Baby Lambs
18:51 We Control the Locks in the UK
24:29 SURPRISE! Another Lock
25:55 Free Drinking Water on the Canals
26:51 The Most Beautiful Cruise on the Canal
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Yup, those are indeed Highland cattle! The thick fringe of hair that covers their eyes protect them from stinging hail, lashing rain, insects, and biting winds. So it helps them survive the Scottish winter! They use their big horns to rake away snow in order to get to food...as well as for a good scratch as shown here! They were important to the Scottish economy in the eighteenth century as thirty thousand of them by the 1720s were sold to the English. In 1954, the late Elizabeth II ordered Highland cattle to be kept at Balmoral where they are still kept today! Though the breed is actually considered endangered in the UK as there are around 3,000 left in the country. Worldwide, there are 40,000 of them with most being in either France or Finland.
Those houses by the locks are old Lockeeper's cottages. Men used to be employed to operate the locks when it was only used by commercial boats. The beauty of the British canals is you can just park and hop of to explore peaceful nature, quaint towns, and more. It's just so cool to drive the boat in cities like Manchester and London and then be in scenic nature the next. Truly a wonderful part of British history.
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While I enjoy your ocean sailing, I can't tell you how much I REALLLLYYYY enjoy your England Narrow boating. Have been to England many times, and just love the shear beauty and how green it is. (YES it rains A LOT) plus your photography of the animals, flowers and quaint homes...Well done to you both
Llangollen and the Llangollen Canal is in Wales. It starts in England.
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My wife and I, both American, me in the Air Force, and she the daughter of an AF Officer, met and were married in England on Aug. 2nd, 1960. Since then, we have returned for one-month visits several times, and now that we are old enough that we can no longer travel, you have been kind enough to show us why we love England, Scotland, and Wales so much. I must say, kids, that I am insanely jealous because we have never tried the long boats, and now we see what a fantastic experience we have missed. By the way, in my two years of living there in the Midlands and East Anglia and our many visits, we pretty much looked forward to summer being around the third Thursday of August.
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Those little quaint cottages by each lock were houses for the lock keepers who used to take care of each lock when the canals were primarily for commerce. Some were still occupied by lock keepers in the ‘60s.
I realy enjoyed your vlog, it brought back some lovely memories. My wife, my cousen and her husband and myself did the Llangollen from Trevor to Grindley Brook and back a year ago last September. What a wonderful week that was.
This cruise on thé canal is incredible. Bravo for succeeding in driving this boat. Nice landscape, flowers and animals. Hello from France
You’re channel continues to pull at my heartstrings and mess with my mind. Many years ago as a young boy from Wales I was taken on a canal trip and since then had a desire to travel on or even liveaboard a narrow boat. My lifeline didn’t take me on that journey other than a short trip on the Avon river system near Bath in Somerset, England in my 20’s.
Fast forward to today and we’re sitting on my recently purchased 48 foot sailing yacht in Yacht Haven Phuket Thailand watching you guys living that dream of cruising the Welsh canals.
BTW we’re having terrible thunderstorms and heavy rain as the start on the rainy season here, looks like your weather is a little better. Cheers Mac and Moon.
Well after watching you both enjoy our English waterways i feel so humbled to know you are having so much of a good time here visiting our country .
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We flew from Pensacola, Florida in 2018 to the UK just to go Narrowboating. It was wonderful.
What month did you go? :)
We went in November during Thanksgiving break. We rented from the Ashby Canal Company. Some companies shut down earley.
@@marvinehicks1463 That is SO good to hear re: Nov. We're in Central FL - our 25th wedding anniversary is that same week this Nov. We went to Italy for our 20th (yep - always Thanksgiving week!!) and, while I know that is an odd time to travel to the UK, it may just be something we do for this one. We have been to the UK several times, but never on a canal boat.
Thank you!! 😊
That was absolutely heavenly. The transfer of your knowledge to use on the canal boat looks seamless with just enough excitement to keep you grinning and on your toes. Gorgeous country, weather and sweet companions along the way. The slower pace is something I think we could all use from time to time. Made so enjoyable because we love you two.
Narrowboat !!!
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Thumbs up for being humble enough to point out that "this guy walking right here? He's walking as fast as we're going [walking guy then walks forward past the view of the camera] Actually [laugh] he's walking faster than we're going"!
As always, great video!
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If you happen across HOLLY THE CAFE BOAT just ask for a coffee and slice of Lemon Drizzle - Jo and Vic. Resetting the locks for the next boat is the most social aspect outside of the pubs. Narrowboating is amazing and the canals are wonderfully relaxing and historic!
Kara and Nate are over there look for them hope you don’t mind . Hello from Clearwater Florida
This was my home for 25 years. One of the loveliest and unspoilt parts of the UK - where Wales and England merge...
The junction is with the Montgomery Canal which is being restored from Frankton Locks through Llanymynech (half in England, half in Wales) and onto Newtown in Wales.
Love your great attitude, really enjoyed this video.
The Netherlands are not that far away from Great Britain. How about you charter a boat there. The Netherlands have locks galore! You will be the masters of locks after a few days.
As we say in Germany: I wish you always a hand's breadth of water under your keel!
I've watched some of cruising the cuts old content. Infrequent watcher but glad you brought him back into my algorithm.
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I keep expecting you to run into fellow CZcamsrs, Kara and Nate, who are also posting their travels on a canal boat right now. (You're doing much better than they are but then they are still newbies to boating of any kind.) Anyway, can't get enough of your videos. Looking forward to an update on how your HH is coming along.
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I've seen a Canadian CZcamsr called DownieLIVE (who does videos usually focusing on trains) do this adventure months ago, and I'm glad you got around to doing it too since it's definitely your style! You're probably shocked to see Mallards in the UK too but they are quite everywhere! Their native range is from Alaska to Japan, and were introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Love how you have to do the locks yourself. So not only do you get to enjoy the scenery, but also get to exercise and work your muscles whenever there's a lock.
Fun fact about Highland cattle: They originated in the Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland as early as the 6th century. These days they can also be found across the south of Scotland, in other parts of Europe, as well as in Australia and North and South America too. Highland Cattle can even be found foraging 10,000 feet up in the Andes!
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I love the Trevor basin, the aquaduct is amazing and Chirk tunnel is so cool, we walked form Cefn Mawr (We stayed with Family) to LLangollen and back again on numerous occassions, we only did the Chirk walk once and visited the castle, it was so amazing. I don't know what it's like by boat but walking gives you time to stop and enjoy the beauty of your suroundings, I would love to go back but I can't walk far now. Everytime we went to the Basin we walked over the aquaduct to our Friends home just up the hill on the other side. The pub before the aquaduct is fabulous, they are so friendly and hospitable, well worth a visit.
“Hiya Alright?” Brilliant bit of boating you two. Whilst I was stationed there, the canals and castles were a favourite of mine. Cheers and keep them coming.
You are correct, those are Scottish Highlands. They are one of the most gentle cattle. A friend of ours had a herd of them, I would visit them often. They are my favorite cattle breed also.
Beautifully made vlog. I've lived in Britain 52 years and never seen those biscuits in my life. I need to get out more.
I love your narrowboating videos because a few years ago, my wife and I took a trip with two of my sons. We rented a 60 foot canalboat and loved every slow, soothing minute of the journey down the Trent and Mersey out of Nottingham. We did about 35 locks and half that number of pubs!!! :) Thanks for the memories!!!
Nikki, you said Llangollen so well, is there ANYTHING you can't do? Most of the Welsh can't speak Welsh! You and Jason are doing such a magnificent job in capturing the beauty around each turn on the canal, it's total eye-candy over there...everywhere you look! Springtime in England and Wales is so beautiful, an ongoing burst of color! You picked the perfect time to cruise the canals! I can't wait to see if you did end-up going to Chirk Castle, it's such a gem to visit. ( the walk getting there is a workout!!!) Also really looking forward to you two going through the "narrows!" Fun times for sure!
What a beautiful way to travel makes me want to move to the mother land and just Cruze, loved ever minute of it thanks guys. And spectacular scenery.
NICE. I was cycling along the canal in Galgate in the summer in 1970s. I always remember it.
I love your enthusiasm for this! Your first time on a canal boat/narrowboat is a once in a life time experience. You meet tons of new people, everyone's really kind & tries to help you when they can
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I watched them both this one and the Panama Crossing. You were so much younger, inexperienced, cute and determined! Good job on all, this sweet Canal in England is a Charmer. But the Panama crossing brought back so many memories for me, again. I was in Mia Flores on a Sunday, in Panama 2008. Nice to see the tower, layers, and remember my view from the Museum floors of the Lock. Always a joy to see what you guys are up to next! Thank you for the Tour, the Education, and the delight of the Daffodils. Love them, it is always Spring when I see them. Brings back so many memories for me personally. Miss your kitties.
God Bless, Happy Memorial Weekend, and Press On! I look forward to your June, 2023 Edition! Thank you for your superb Story telling, Photography, and cohesive chat, music, etal!
All those canals were dug by hand. Amazing work.
I am always happy to see what adventures you have in store for us!
😹 Jason, aren't you supposed to run out and yell: "Oy, slow down!" to that boat passing by @16:25?
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Great vid Wynn's! Told Kara and Nate they shouldve taken a leaf out of your book and got some advice! Did you see? It was like they were on a dodgem, luckily they didn't knock any bridges down! 😃
Glad you enjoyed yourselves so much on the canal 💜
This might actually be one of your coziest and most comfy videos to date and that is really saying something, given the history of consistently great videos produced over the years by this channel.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you found our latest video cozy and comfy. It's always our goal to create content that our viewers can enjoy, and your feedback means a lot to us. We truly appreciate your continued support over the years, and we'll keep doing our best to bring you more great videos in the future. 😊
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Relaxing and gentle cruising on very narrow canal. Filled with locks and tunnels, your showing your boating experience navigating skills. Thank you both for taking us along this interesting adventure.
Great to C U in Blighty. Our most vibrant colours of the year. Love people you see not knowing who you are.
So cool to watch you cruise the canals - these were the vacations of my teenage years back in the late ‘70s. We then moved on to the French canals too - just as charming but more spacious 😊
Tea for the Tillerman ❤ you should be listening to that album by Cat Stevens on repeat!
What a fantastic trip!! Countryside is so beautiful with the animals, green grass and flowers. Thank you so much for this gorgeous outing.
Pass the 🍿 it's an award Wynning show!!!
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Enjoy guys. Great video.
We had a 60ft canal boat for a few years and it's such a great life.
I miss it a lot.
They must be inviting youtubers to try and promote narrowboating, Kara and Nate just published their narrowboating trip yesterday!
downielive from 🇨🇦 is prolly the best narrowboat series. Check it out.
All are welcome but honestly it doesn't need any promotion. There were loads of narrowboat vloggers even before lockdown but it has exploded since, partly because folks were not going abroad for their holidays. The hireboat firms are rushed off their feet and the waterways are exceptionally busy. There is also an expanded community of boat owners trying to live on the waterways because someone told them it is cheaper than a house. They'll learn...
You are still my favourite You Tube bloggers , I love how easy going you both are!! You never seem to stress, keep them coming!!🤗🤗🤗
Still lovely in the winter time.
It Sunday morning again and time for the wonderful Wynns! 👍🌸😊
3:33 I remember passing the Rupert boat when I went down this canal back in august.
... our green and pleasant land, enjoy
Great Video Kara and Nate another CZcams couple I watch just published their trip with the narrow boat. Was fun to watch the difference with of you two couples. 😊
Very nice looking lunch.Better than any old pub,and less expensive.
Super beautiful. I could really enjoy that with my parrot slowly Cruising down the canals enjoying the beautiful scenery. Sounds perfect.
What a fun time I am having living vicariously thru you guys…. Thanks for sharing……
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I’ve been watching narrowboaters for a while now…and I want to do it for a week or two! Great video!😊
I've been to England I'd never heard of the canals....wonderful to see.
Love this series. The scenery is fantastic but not sure I could stand the stress of the tightness of the canal. Cheers. Enjoy.
My word, after this you can helm... Babes are the best! You can never think your less...I love you guys. Yes Matt we love you... haha
Wow the dolphins riding your bow in the canal, your still smiling. Your relationship is awesome. May it last for eternity x
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This is a good one. Love to get some info on rentals etc. Great episode, thankyou!
I adore your enthusiasm and positivity that you radiate in your videos. And I know there are undoubtedly other moments in life as a couple or in the family or stress for the videos or boat but ... stay positive and continue to show your positive enthusiasm . That empowers people so much more than the negative. At least with me. So just make them for me 🙃🤣🙃 Thank you both
I love how you enjoy your life
When looking at the sheep, I think Jason made an inadvertent pun @ 4:23 ..."Ay! So Cute! Look at ewe!"
Super fun adventure! Thanks for making Sunday a FunDay!
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That looks so relaxing.
Lovely to see you in Shropshire, my home these past 30 years, and on into the Welsh borders. Both being true less-discovered wonders of the UK. I hope you get to see Chirk Castle on the way back. It's a wonderful place, with fantastic buildings and beautiful gardens.
What a wonderful peaceful boat ride. Thank you for sharing your day.
This has always been my dream; i watch a lot of these series, and this was the all time best video i have seen, You two are so relaxed and in the moment.Looking forward to watching the rest of your voyage.
I have been through the Corinth Canal in Greece that is amazing
guys this is superbly produced, drone shots are fantastic and your commentary is excellent. nice one.
One of your very best videos! Thanks for taking me along…❤😂🎉🏆🥇
Thank you kindly for adding such peace, joy, and tranquility to a long weekend of decluttering and letting go of old memories in our garage (and keeping only the most precious ones that can actually fit on a shelf). I've played both longboat videos on repeat 😊
I have been watching both canal boat and sailing videos for years. I love your take on it.
That’s some tight maneuvering for such a long boat. For their age, those canals still look very well kept and appear to have quite a lot of the long boats still on their waters. Based on one of your videos last year I sot started taking the AG1 too and have been very happy with the results. I seem to have more energy and haven’t gotten sick during this time…yet. At my age (73) proper nutrition is so important and our full-time RV lifestyle doesn’t always lend itself to eating as healthy as we should. Stay safe and stay dry, or as much as that weather will allow you to stay dry.
I'm hooked! Can't stop watching your videos.
That had to be the most chill video yet. Brilliant.
Absolutely magical! Thank you for sharing this!!
Glad you're enjoying it! I was very lucky; I spent my time at police academy living on my folks' narrow boat. Yours is the same colour as theirs was so your adventures bring back lots of fond memories. Thanks!
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I don't know how many times you mentioned how beautiful it was. Makes me want to go. Thanks for sharing.
What a great change of pace for you. Enjoy this narrow experience.
I’ve loved my narrowboat adventures too. But during lambing season, nice!
I took bro’s family w/ 2 teen nieces on the Mon/Brec canal in Southern Wales, one of my favorite trips ever.
Amazing! This video has only been up for 11 minutes and already 1100 views. It kind of speaks for itself, the quality of videos you produce and the eagerness of your viewers to watch those videos.
When we were kids we used to open and close the locks for the tourists for 10pence a time. It was a 20 minute bike ride to Fradley Junction from home and were were kept busy all day making a small fortune (lol) throughout the summer holidays.
You are blessed as its not for ever we all must count our blessings to know we dont live on the street having to eat crap or nothing and no roof over our head. I been eating healthy for years and years its not a fashion for me its life my life. Great video lovely boat enjoy your nature and wildlife i hope you stay on the boat for ever.
You have clearly grabbed the essence of narrow boating. I’m really glad you’ve enjoyed life in the slow lane. We are off to the Leeds and Liverpool next month.
This show and the program from last week have been absolutely fabulous!
Nice job guys. Some of the most beautiful shots you've ever had. Awesome drone work too. Looks like an awesome trip. Did you run into Kara and Nate over there?
I have followed a few narrow boat channels for a while now and just ran across this. What struck me is how much more "in a rush" we Americans are compared to the people who live on the canals. They may or may not cruise that day, they may go for 5 miles or 15 that day, setting locks is not big rush... I realize it's just part of your lifestyle and your job so to speak, and there's nothing wrong with that but, it just struck me for some reason. It amazes me (not really in a good way) how isolated and ignorant of other cultures we are as a country and as a people... and I include myself in that as well. But I'd bet you guys know that better than me.
I wouldn't say that. Have you ever gone to hang out with people who do the Great Loop in the USA? It's a very similar vibe and pace. The difference is someone who is a live aboard vs someone on holiday. We only have a limited amount of time to make it to our destination and return the boat. That said, we took 10 days to do what most would do in less than a week. We also didn't film or move every day. We went slower than most of the other Europeans who were on holiday. It's simply a different lifestyle that lends itself to a slower pace.
Great seeing you both enjoying and loving life on the water again, even if it is a bit confined!
Great video! Glad to see ya back on the water!
I am enjoying your trip down the canel! You both are amazing and go with the flow!
So charming. I’m pleased you decided to share this with us.
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What a brilliant trip. Many thanks from Chris and Jane 🎉
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That's one good advertisement for a canal holiday.
Just brilliant! 🙏🏼❤️
Thank you for taking us along!
Thank you for taking us along. How's the boat build coming along?
Yay! The tour was so much fun! So excited for you both!❤ ❤❤❤❤
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Wonderful job of capturing amazing views! The drone shots were great and gave us a perspective of the canals and surrounds not usually seen. I’m enjoying how much you seem to be enjoying the adventure! 🤗
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Not Great, but EXCELLENT! I'm 66, and never knew the canals existed. Love British History, and can't imagine the canals have been around for hundreds of years. I watched Kara and Nate but they rushed through in 3 days, and only one way. A few years ago, I learned about our (United States) I.C.W. that was also educational.
Back to the history books with you Joe! 😁The main building phase of the British canal system was between 1750's & 1800, before we even had the steam locomotive. Glad you enjoyed the vid & hope you enjoy part 2!
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Beautiful scenery and great music! ❤ I've been wanting to have an adventure in a long boat on a canal! Love this vid!
thank you so much for showing a beautiful part of Britain, just wonderful vlogging, stay well xx
Ben and Emily are our favourite canal boat dewelers. Look them up 😊
So comfortable of a journey ❤❤❤
You should try it in the winter it's got al whole different atmosphere, there a good chance of getting wet and cold tho. 😊