112. Narrowboat trip up the River Avon from Comberton Quay to Offenham

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  • #narrowboat #narrowboats #canal #canals #liveaboard #cruisingthecut
    Here's a vlog of two more days of cruising up the Avon, from Comberton Quay where the last vlog ended, through Pershore and Evesham, and up to Offenham. I went through a lot of locks, all of which were rather turbulent and one of which had a puzzle to keep you guessing.
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  • @johncraske
    @johncraske Před 6 lety +19

    I am most impressed not only by the quality of your videos, but by the fact that you always reply to people who leave comments. Apart from being good PR, it suggests that your really are a diamond geezer. Er, that's it.

  • @slochmiller
    @slochmiller Před 6 lety +4

    Thank You David. I’ve enjoyed your videos several times through the series. It was a nice treat to see your new posting. Like a Sunday morning present. We appreciate what you’re doing. Thank You for giving us all a glimpse and escape into a more calm life than our regular corporate rat race. Ahhhh another 10-15 minutes of calm, quiet, and relaxing pleasure. Steve. Sacramento California

  • @gaijininja
    @gaijininja Před 3 lety +10

    I still have no idea after six months why this channel ended up in my suggestions, but apparently the CZcams algorithm knows something I don’t. I’m mesmerised by the videos, how they are put together, and it’s such a relaxing treat to watch them. Thank you, and safe voyages.

    • @itchsn
      @itchsn Před 3 lety +1

      same goes for me! Thanks for the Videos

  • @Joker53150
    @Joker53150 Před 5 lety +13

    I'm surely not the only one who watches the video on one monitor while using a second monitor and Google Maps to see the rest of the area. It's enjoyable to watch, even though I'm thousands of miles away and have no real interest in boating. Keep up the fantastic work!

  • @catherineholden6388
    @catherineholden6388 Před 4 lety +8

    New to your channel. Just wanted to say that not only is your narration interesting and well spoken but your voice is very soothing. It's nice to hear a narration with interesting wording.

  • @arlieendsley4
    @arlieendsley4 Před 5 lety +9

    Hello. I'M binge-watching from Michigan, USA. Started at ep1. Love the series. 😀

  • @josemoutinho7213
    @josemoutinho7213 Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful country. Splendid nature. These channels represent centuries of work and much love. Amazing.

  • @iansmith5601
    @iansmith5601 Před 4 lety +4

    These videos are absolute heaven. Calming, relaxing and therapeutic...

  • @alnbaba
    @alnbaba Před 6 lety +4

    I Just love these vlogs they are so well done and your narration is wonderful.

  • @kelpengineer5303
    @kelpengineer5303 Před 4 lety +6

    I live on an island off of Canada’s west coast, in the heart of a temperate rainforest. I’m surround by brilliant green water filled with life, mountains capped with snow, spectacular First Nations art and a year round mild climate... by any description, paradise.
    All that, and I can’t get over how beautiful the UK country side is in your vlogs.

    • @ronnronn55
      @ronnronn55 Před 4 lety +1

      And the weather is the same here.

  • @oldmanhuppiedos
    @oldmanhuppiedos Před 5 lety +8

    You make wonderfully quiet vlogs, keep it up I love it.

  • @jesselambert4968
    @jesselambert4968 Před 4 lety +5

    I loved all the historical notes you added in this one!

  • @englishmaninfrance661
    @englishmaninfrance661 Před 3 lety +5

    I'm going through your videos for the 2nd time now , mostly because (a) they are truly delightful , and take place mostly in my old stamping ground , the midlands , & (b) during lockdown , it's such a pleasure to watch the gentle pace and quiet enjoyment to be taken from the scenery and lapping of the water against the hull. It's lottery night tonight 01/09/20. If I win , I may join on you , cruising the cut :)

  • @drindajacobs5278
    @drindajacobs5278 Před 2 lety +1

    I am enjoying the past vlogs but i do miss new vlogs from the narrowboat days. I enjoy the new ones and learning about a variety of things about the canals.

  • @moondancer5115
    @moondancer5115 Před 6 lety +4

    I never realized how beautiful England is until I started watching your vlogs. Thanks , David, you brightened an otherwise chilly, blustery Fall day here in Michigan 😏

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 6 lety +1

      Ah, thanks Julie. We've a rare day of October sun here too, making the autumn leaves look lovely :-)

  • @connorhill1247
    @connorhill1247 Před 5 lety +5

    I live in Evesham and I’ve just been looking through your videos to find this! Brilliant video highlighting the beauty of the town, especially with the centre piece of the river! Loved recognising all of the landmarks you highlighted, as the town isn’t one that is ‘widely’ known. We had a massive food in 2007 which is why there is a lot of flood protection etc. in place. The park that sits to the left following the Rowing Club did once house the Abbey which was connected to the Bell Tower and Church up to the top . Obviously, Henry VIII had it destroyed in the dissolution of the monasteries! Loved seeing you cover the town so well!

    • @connorhill1247
      @connorhill1247 Před 5 lety +1

      Feel free to come back some time, and look around all of the historic sites we have. I’d be delighted to give you a tourn

  • @michaelpilling9659
    @michaelpilling9659 Před 4 lety +4

    Another lovely tranquil journey excluded the buffeting in the locks. Gorgeous countryside and Evesham is gorgeous. Superb video David. Thank you

  • @MichaelDavid7777
    @MichaelDavid7777 Před 4 lety +3

    I’m kinda binge watching these vlogs and generally have them on in the background while I work on my laptop.
    This particular video made me sit up and take notice.
    Many years back after leaving college I moved north (ish) from London and took a job at the Wood Norton hotel.
    This brought back lots of happy memories.
    Keep making these strangely calming and informative videos.

  • @wallacegrommet9343
    @wallacegrommet9343 Před 4 lety +4

    The surroundings and beautiful scenery are spellbinding and entrancing. I must move immediately eastward 6,000 miles

  • @charlie418791
    @charlie418791 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks again, David,for another great tour.I really hope the change of scenery in your life is having the effect you were hoping for.Peace.✌

  • @stuartshorter3790
    @stuartshorter3790 Před 4 lety +3

    I'm 29 an own my own 16ft cabin cruiser, watching you travel on a canal boat makes me want to move on to one an relax at a slow place an travel the UK's water ways !

  • @rickydunn6519
    @rickydunn6519 Před 3 lety +2

    I love how you tell us what are the ancient buildings along the way....amazing!

  • @intronfilms
    @intronfilms Před 6 lety +1

    Another splendid video! Once again, I marvel at the age and history of England. Just fascinating!

  • @carocaro1881
    @carocaro1881 Před 5 lety +3

    This is a reminder of my only narrow boat experience : 35 years ago with my daughter and her cousin, both 10, and we were joined by a friend for the first 2 nights. We went as far as Pershore in one direction and Stratford upon Avon in the other. The only mishaps were a bash trying to get into the Evesham lock going towards Pershore and losing the canal guide due to a sudden gust of wind.
    Whenever we went through locks or had to tie up, the 10 year old cousin became a crack hand at taking the tiller while I did the potentially risky bits. We had a fabulous time and still talk about it too this day.

  • @for.tax.reasons
    @for.tax.reasons Před 4 lety +2

    8:23 it always looks really cool to see a narrowboat gliding by, seemingly forever

  • @vancouver4sure
    @vancouver4sure Před 4 lety +2

    So interesting to see all of the different engineering solutions at each lock! And all still working! A national treasure!

  • @donaldscott4917
    @donaldscott4917 Před 4 lety +4

    Great viewing. Have watch over 40 of your VLOGS. I live in New Zealand

  • @bex82uk
    @bex82uk Před 6 lety +6

    Nice 👍 Randomly,the trees reminded me of a sign I once saw nailed to a tree in a wood which read "Private sign. Do not read" 🙄

  • @BAHATI1943
    @BAHATI1943 Před 6 lety +4

    Another great video. Your "living" trees could be Dad's Army on patrol.

  • @refreshcms
    @refreshcms Před 6 lety +1

    So glad you appreciate our wonderful Evesham lock! I can see it from my flat (the large ex-factory building behind the Mill House).

  • @MichaelsMustang
    @MichaelsMustang Před 4 lety +3

    Lovely vlog, so pleasant cruising with you, you had me wondering with the title then that lock, no more wondering.

  • @darrentibbetts7029
    @darrentibbetts7029 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the brilliant reminder. I grew up on kingfisher marina when I was a kid. It didn't look as good 38 years ago. Thanks very much.

  • @Roushfan5
    @Roushfan5 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you for these videos. They are so relaxing, and your humor is spot on.
    Of course as an American I'm easily won over by a British accent. :P

  • @emichaelis24
    @emichaelis24 Před rokem +2

    This is my all-time favorite vlog channel! so relaxing. never stop!

  • @bte52
    @bte52 Před 6 lety +2

    Love your videos. Thank you.

  • @sharpfang
    @sharpfang Před 3 lety +3

    These "alive" trees are willows used for basket-weaving. The young, flexible stalks are harvested for baskets, garden chairs or other wicker goods, so they never get the opportunity to grow solid big branches. Meanwhile the trunks can keep growing little by little, not much due to not having big lush branches to provide nutrients, but they can keep growing for hundreds of years providing generations with basket-weaving material.

  • @jpaulrice
    @jpaulrice Před 6 lety

    I enjoy starting my Sunday mornings here in Florida with one of your trips. What a beautiful River. Thanks for taking us along on the adventure!

  • @davidbell2056
    @davidbell2056 Před 6 lety +1

    Another great vlog and history lesson 👍thanks.

  • @rgarlinyc
    @rgarlinyc Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful, thank you again. Many years ago on a business trip to London my client invited me instead to their Cheltenham office. I rented a car, had a great trip and stopped to photograph unbelievably green and peaceful Evesham along the way. Such memories...

  • @davideast5987
    @davideast5987 Před 4 lety +2

    This is one of your happiest adventures. You are so upbeat and enjoying yourself and it shows! Thanks for sharing.

  • @keithhunt3940
    @keithhunt3940 Před 4 lety +2

    Yes, Evesham is a pretty place. I lived at Chadbury nr Evesham for 12 months. Enjoyed everyday. Wide range of shops, Waitrose, Within walking distance to the Workman’s gardens. Tesco, M&S, Next, Boots and B&M a little distance away. But a nice stroll. Well worth a stop

  • @sandieeisenhower7429
    @sandieeisenhower7429 Před 6 lety +3

    I always love your videos....the country is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @schoentje62
    @schoentje62 Před 6 lety +2

    Another very nice journey! Thanks for charing!

  • @terencejay8845
    @terencejay8845 Před 4 lety +2

    That was very enjoyable and was clear enough for me to follow the route on Google Earth and could 'jump off' and have a wander around the points of interest.

  • @Zeemike1
    @Zeemike1 Před 6 lety

    I am still amazed at the engineering and work it took to make the rivers and canals navigable. And when you see a bridge from the 15th century still standing you have to admire the workmanship.
    I wonder just how much of our public works will be around in 400 years.

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 6 lety

      I dare say there's been a few rebuilds and repairs in that time but yes it is amazing, I agree.

  • @nitehawk86
    @nitehawk86 Před 3 lety +5

    "if you seek his monument look about you." Nice.

  • @nbtravels7011
    @nbtravels7011 Před 6 lety +4

    Nice shot of the jumping fish at 6:35 :-)

  • @bntravelin2
    @bntravelin2 Před 6 lety

    it was Sunday morning , we are just waking up end with coffee in hand .We enjoyed your cruise up the Avon. Last year we were in Stratford on the Avon where I got to see my first narrow boats. We visited the River trust narrow boat exhibit . Really enjoy your vlog . Terry & Bess

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 6 lety

      Thank you! Lazy Sundays with coffee are the best :-)

  • @jshicke
    @jshicke Před 5 lety +8

    A bridge from the 14th century? That is what is so great about your country. So much history. If you see a bridge in America from the 14th century, you are surely lost.

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 5 lety +3

      Hahaha, loads of them here!

    • @bwghall1
      @bwghall1 Před 4 lety

      @@CruisingTheCut the oldest one in Seaton Devon. crossing the river axe.

  • @joysedgwick812
    @joysedgwick812 Před 3 lety +2

    I’m watching your old vlogs with deep nostalgia, remembering what drew me to your channel in the first place! Although interested in the new style interviews I do miss your dry sense of humour and delightfully random, laidback commentary.

  • @davidelliott5843
    @davidelliott5843 Před 3 lety +5

    I believe the curved lock walls are made that way to hold back unstable gravels. It’s an arch principle.
    But I may be wrong. ;).

    • @beeble2003
      @beeble2003 Před 3 lety

      Nah, they used to be straight but bowed out from all the boats bashing into them from the violence of the lock. ;)

  • @MrJimbaloid
    @MrJimbaloid Před 5 lety +2

    Hello David that was lovely just what my lazy sunday afternoon needed. Thank you very much.

  • @bosshoggett
    @bosshoggett Před 4 lety +1

    I live in tropical north Australia, this sort of scenery and architecture is reminiscent of stories I read and movies like wind in the willows. Thanks.

  • @billmoney5912
    @billmoney5912 Před 3 lety +5

    I wish we had something like this in the states unfortunately most of are canals are filled in or empty and you just does remain are short stretches converted into memorial parks remembering the canal systems here I would love to live on a boat on the canal traveling to and fro

  • @thetessellater9163
    @thetessellater9163 Před 4 lety +1

    As always, an interesting, entertaining and informative video, thanks.

  • @americanace96
    @americanace96 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow. Nice to see the pull-ferry still in service after all these years. I remember seeing it in an episode of Rosie and Jim.
    Thank you, CZcams for suggesting this channel.

  • @pattiwhite9575
    @pattiwhite9575 Před 4 lety +2

    I would love to try it out for a week vacation. The scenery.

  • @terrystephens1102
    @terrystephens1102 Před 5 lety +2

    Another entertaining adventure, thanks David😃👍👏👏

  • @cecilwilson5442
    @cecilwilson5442 Před 4 lety

    Great and beautiful place to spend your time doing the thing you love doing thanks for the video awesome viewing ❤️👍🍀🍀

  • @risasb
    @risasb Před 5 lety +9

    "If you seek his memorial look about you."

  • @dennisporter753
    @dennisporter753 Před 5 lety +2

    Quite enjoyed this vlog.. very beautiful!

  • @nico118118
    @nico118118 Před 4 lety +4

    I used the curved Evesham lock. My grandparents are the keepers and used to live in the house on the left but it was condemned in a flood. Pan left some more and you’d have seen their boat.

  • @ChrisBrummitt
    @ChrisBrummitt Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks David, a wonderful tea break vlog to cheer up a grey Monday!

  • @tomaswest6541
    @tomaswest6541 Před 6 lety

    Thanks David, my mother was from Shropshire so nice to be travelling with you at present

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 6 lety

      A lovely sentiment but this is Worcestershire... ;-)

  • @picklerix6162
    @picklerix6162 Před 5 lety +1

    It's very interesting to see history from a boater's point of view. Thanks!

  • @homefront3162
    @homefront3162 Před 4 lety +4

    Sir, I just love it! Hello from California 🤙🏼

  • @garyarmstrong4597
    @garyarmstrong4597 Před 4 lety +2

    You are very fortunate to be able sail a boat mostly through England. Come to Australia and we only have one river that has a bit of distance attached to it but the rest, well you would be fortunate to see water in them. If I lived in England I would join you on the water ways. It’s not a sit on the bum and steer the boat but a bit of fun/work whatever you may call it to navigate through the locks. Lucky you.

  • @Ben-311
    @Ben-311 Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful area. I have very much enjoyed the Avon series thus far!

  • @zapfanzapfan
    @zapfanzapfan Před rokem +1

    Very Shakespearean looking house except for the glass railings on the balconies. Old and new, working together.

  • @penguin44ca
    @penguin44ca Před 5 lety +1

    I love these vids. Reminds me of when I was a kid piloting our boat on the waterway off the lake. (trent-severn waterway off lake simcoe in Ontario) Weir enjoying the slow relaxed atmosphere you create. Moor please!

  • @nigelkavanagh2048
    @nigelkavanagh2048 Před 4 lety +2

    Great vid with comprehensive narration well done sir.

  • @sheilaknight5370
    @sheilaknight5370 Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful video David , with added bonus of the history stories. You are so confident on the rivers now , no more knee knocking !!

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 6 lety

      To be fair, the river level was so low there was barely any current!!

  • @Rk-kk2jy
    @Rk-kk2jy Před 5 lety +1

    So nice to cruise on River Avon with beautiful countryside.

  • @aditrols
    @aditrols Před 6 lety

    Lovely to see my local waters. Impressed with the research you'd done on the area!

  • @johnswimcat
    @johnswimcat Před 5 lety +2

    Brilliant. I really enjoyed this one, though I haven't got a narrowboat - yet...

  • @4thEyeVision
    @4thEyeVision Před 6 lety

    I do love your vlogs i have been binge watching them and see them all now sadly and i cant wait for more great work

  • @bluemoondiadochi
    @bluemoondiadochi Před 4 lety +1

    very ambiental and enjoyable video, sir!

  • @ritubohra2559
    @ritubohra2559 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing scenery awesome ancient structure, beautiful trees very lovely journey 👏👏I love country side of Uk. Superb vlog

  • @loganrogers5503
    @loganrogers5503 Před 4 lety +3

    I'm pretty sure those yellow things are a fairly new invention. They suck in garbage to clean out the rivers since next to the current so the garbage comes to them. They have them at some oceans etc as well.

  • @davidlynch9260
    @davidlynch9260 Před 5 lety +6

    Hi! I've only recently started watching but working my way through all your vlogs and thoroughly enjoying. I'm a merchant captain by trade but interested in getting a narrow boat later on in life! I don't know if someone has suggested this already but the sheer you experienced in the big locks could be down to bank effect. This is due to pressure differences at the bow as the water pushes through the water causing an area of high pressure. Water then accelerates down the side of the boat causing an area of low pressure. The consequence of this is that the bow will sheer away from a bank, or lock wall. This would be less noticeable in small locks or even counteracted as both sides of the bow would be sheering off each wall but could be felt in the much wider locks. Apologies if you already know of this! Google 'ship interaction' if you want to know more

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 5 lety +4

      Glad you like the videos. Yes, a few other people have also suggested that in the comments but I like to think it's mystical river creatures playing havoc with me ;-)

  • @thewebtutorguy
    @thewebtutorguy Před 6 lety +1

    😊 Love the beautiful countryside; making me homesick. Thanks again for another great vlog.

  • @IJ_uk
    @IJ_uk Před 2 lety +1

    At 2:45 these look like archimedes screw pumps. I work with this type of pump daily and they are great at moving large amounts of water and require little maintenance. I think (just guessing) they are used when water levels are low and will send the water which is used in the lock back up stream.
    Thanks for your great videos and look out for future comments from me while I binge watch them all. 👍

  • @lynnrixson3013
    @lynnrixson3013 Před 6 lety +4

    Such enjoyable watching ! Thank you. Do you ever consider carrying on vlogging after you have moored up? We would love the story to continue into your boat to watch you ‘sort out’ for the coming lunch time / evening etc. 😊

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 6 lety +5

      I don't do anything, just eat some food, watch a bit of telly and go to bed. Nothing worth vlogging.

  • @padraigAZ
    @padraigAZ Před 5 lety +1

    Watching your videos are great for us on the other side of the pond that the middlelands of England have always been a bit confusing. So much in so little space. (I live in Texas) but following google maps as I follow your videos has been great. Thank You.

  • @debbierohde6264
    @debbierohde6264 Před 5 lety +1

    Stunning.

  • @sarahmartella3381
    @sarahmartella3381 Před 6 lety +1

    Morning David, Another interesting Vlog. The river looks perfect for cruising.The house on the side of the river looked interesting as well. Quite big and manor house looking.The locks were a bit fierce, the paddle was madness!! Glad you are enjoying your journey.Look forward to your next vid.Thank you. keep safe in the windy weather on the river.

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 6 lety +1

      It was a lovely week, weather was great (this was back in June).

  • @timosullivan1
    @timosullivan1 Před 6 lety

    Great vlog as always keep them coming David.

  • @silkyjones2626
    @silkyjones2626 Před 6 lety +1

    Nice viedography. Love the silent ones too. Thank you.

  • @terrybolin5244
    @terrybolin5244 Před 4 lety +3

    I really appreciate this videos I can't be there but you make me feel like I am. It is so soothing and somewhat hypnotizing

    • @drdata1967
      @drdata1967 Před 4 lety +2

      Terry Bolin I agree.

    • @mikesloothaak679
      @mikesloothaak679 Před 4 lety +2

      Indeed! I really like how David includes the drudge work and his mistakes. It very much allows me to live the narrowboat life vicariously.

  • @travelswithtea8598
    @travelswithtea8598 Před 6 lety +1

    Hi David... We met you today at your inconvenience ;-) Very excited to meet you in person, and that you were literally the first to hear our exciting news. Hope to meet you again on the cut. Thanks again for your inspiration... Jem & Trish

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 6 lety

      Hello! Lovely to meet you too and I'm so pleased to have heard your news. I'm looking forward to an update in a few weeks :-)

  • @urbanrider7981
    @urbanrider7981 Před 5 lety +2

    That was a good history lesson vlog David.

  • @annettefournier9655
    @annettefournier9655 Před 6 lety

    Very nice trip. Well nice for me as I didn't get bounced around the Locks. Those Tudor houses looked almost original.Portraiture of Queen Elizabeth I popped into my head covered with jewels and expensively draped in yards and yards of fabric killing the working class with taxes to pay for it all. Just love color coding. It's so fast and easy. So relaxing to watch your vlog I think I need a lie down.😋

  • @whyzen2081
    @whyzen2081 Před 4 lety +1

    I've just finished season 2 of your adventures on amazon, and I'm glad to see so much more content on CZcams. Your videos are so relaxing.

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 4 lety +2

      Four more episodes to finish off Season Two were uploaded yesterday (though Prime take weeks to make them go live) but thanks for coming over and finding me here too :-)

  • @SamSitar
    @SamSitar Před 6 lety +1

    that part of the Avon is very nice.

  • @nicholasmarshall3191
    @nicholasmarshall3191 Před 6 lety

    How serene, and beautiful countryside.

  • @tamnightingale6636
    @tamnightingale6636 Před 4 lety +2

    Just watched a couple of your videos on Amazon Prime. Congratulations on the new gig and wishing you continued success in 2020.

  • @johnbrookes2196
    @johnbrookes2196 Před 6 lety

    Have had many a picnic when I was a kid in the park area to the left in Evesham. Nice to see from the river David, Thanks.

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut  Před 6 lety

      It looked like a lovely spot, as is the one in Stratford. Cheers

  • @mischef18
    @mischef18 Před 6 lety +1

    A video with plenty of great views so thanks for that. All the best for more of your journey.

  • @elizabethannferrario423
    @elizabethannferrario423 Před 3 lety +3

    Hi David another great video , regards liz

  • @normplatt7549
    @normplatt7549 Před 4 lety +2

    Good show ! Old Bean!