139. Cruising south on the Grand Union canal in my narrowboat

[@getubelogin]

Welcome back your vlogs have been missed.

[@garydale4210]

Thanks love the canals boats

[@frederiquezug5938]

Best video yet, you make us feel like we are there, standing next to you. *THAT IS WHY WE WATCH YOUR CHANNEL* Thanks David for taking us along with you.

[@gregmanning8967]

I've enjoyed your other videos, but there's nothing like sitting back to one of your cruising videos. Been waiting all year!

[@alanbower1193]

Nice to see you cruising again. For some reason I find these videos very relaxing. Thank you.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

David, I find your videos so relaxing. They are usually the last thing I watch at night before retiring to bed. I replay them in my mind as I slowly drift off to sleep. They make for the most pleasant of dreams. Thank you so much.

[@johnfineberg2112]

Hooray the adventures begin once more!!!! Wonderful to see you cruising again. Thank you David for your commitment and videos. Jo

[@JoniAviography]

Yas! Delighted you're back!

[@Dr.Pepper001]

It's a lazy, rainy Saturday here in Louisville Kentucky, and how enjoyable it was to wake up to a new Cruising the Cut vlog. The scenery was amazing, especially when I could see my favorite of all trees -- the Weeping Willow. David, keep living the dream.

[@malcolmolding2804]

Welcome back! We missed you!...;0)

[@stevenhj3124]

David, I love watching your episodes. Very relaxing and well done.☮

[@CruisingTheCut]

Many thanks!

[@Bashfuldoc]

Happy Days! You're back on the water. You have been missed🚢 a big welcome back to you!

[@clarebrady4]

Hi David, I've been watching your vlogs since your beginnings. Next week we start cruising after buying a boat a year ago, doing her up and then retiring. Two and half years of planning and work coming together. Can't tell you how excited we are. So thank you for being my inspiration. Including your learning curve bits gave me the courage to keep going when I made a pig's ear on Billy. We're doing the Avon Ring first, so we'll be nudging past the Grand Union on our way to Stratford. Enjoy your Autumn cruising.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Fantastic! Hope you have a splendid time :-)

[@FrazzledPup]

Miss these cruising vids, nicely done, thank you

[@OCteahead]

With a horn on the front to warn other boats, I can only assume that the bell at the helm must be to call up for a G&T from the galley. Good idea!

[@Widestone001]

As a solo live-aboard David might have a bit of a heart attack if that worked though. ;-) Um, question: T stands for Tea, that's no question. Not being a Brit myself, I can't think of anything useful for the G though - so what does it stand for? What it does not stand for is: Gookie, Gandwich, Goffee, Gin (maybe, though drinking and driving don't mix all that well, including on the canals), Gracker, Gheese, Groissant... though, the Swiss word for Croissant would be "Gipfeli", so that might work.

[@CruisingTheCut]

G&T is Gin and Tonic

[@lewis72]

We've been on many canal holidays, from around 7 or so in the early-mid '80s to two in the last 4 years or so. On the Leeds & Liverpool canal, we took a wide beam boat (from Silsden). It was the first ever wide beam we've had but really appreciated the extra width, especially in the living room as there were 7 of us. The problem with these is that they are a pig to steer. Firstly, as they moved a lot more water out of the way, a shallow canal edge will tend to pull the rear in, if you get close to it. Secondly, the yaw (turning) inertia is around 3-4 times that of a narrow beam (mass-distance squared and all that), so the boats's response massively lag your inputs. These videos are wonderfully calming.

[@joann5157]

At LAST!!! We are cruising again!! What a glorious trip--the weather looked perfect, and it looks as if you had a great day. Continued safe travels, and I'm looking forward to the next vlog!

[@annie2950]

Welcome back David. May the cruising be with you.

[@ashropshirelad]

Evening Sir, just wanted to say how much I’m loving your videos. I came over from the ‘Vandemonium’ Chanel and now I’m hooked! There is nothing more relaxing than watching the lovely ‘chug’ of a narrow boat on a summers day! I’ve having a right old binge watch and discreetly looking at the hoseasons website on my phone at the same time! Many thanks for sharing! All the best! Gordon

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha, welcome Gordon :-)

[@futhaiter366]

3:37 as i listen you with hearphones, thanks for that warning sound. I'll listen to it some ore hours i think. Lovely sound, really !

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

I suppose that depends on your volume setting, but yeah, I get what you are referring to. for me I don't even need headphones to be concerned about my hearing. My hearing is pretty darn acute - much to the surprise of the last otologist to check them a couple years ago...

[@enigma357]

David, how very nice to see you back out on the canal. The rope and fender shop must be one of the finest retail outlets in the world, what a fabulous place it is. Happy cruising.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I looked out for you around Braunston but sadly no sign :-( hahaha. One day our paths will cross.

[@jar_monkeystudios1762]

Yes hes back!!! Never knew how much I depended on your show in my every day life.

[@johnnowacki6903]

SO nice to see you cruising again, David! I always love your commentary, and your videography as well. The countryside is so heart-achingly beautiful! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us, and I'm eagerly looking forward to the next installment. Best! John

[@WmCRobison]

As much as I was enjoying your van build, I was glad to see you back cruising. It looked like a wonderful day.

[@AndyB59]

Good to see you cruising again. I do like your delivery and the occasional Star Wars reference. Thanks David

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Very excited for another cruise. Thank you very much.

[@FoxesAfloat]

Nice to see you back in full swing David 👍

[@derekclarke5456]

HOORAY He's Back.

[@Tj-co2ww]

Nice to see you back. Your canal videos relax me after a long day of work.

[@TheFogLakeshore]

You have no idea how much this Vlog was needed. I just need to see Britain from a narrowboat. You have averted a major newsworthy disaster. I'm only partially kidding.

[@ournarrowboatquest4894]

Great to see you back David, yours was one of the first canal vlogs we watched and got hooked with narrowboat life.

[@lornajaneadventures]

Glad you got away ok. You sound very happy 😊

[@maryanngriffin6428]

And again thanks for the trip! always enjoy these trips with you.

[@for.tax.reasons]

The development of that bit of bank from unusable mess to under construction to shiny new moorings is a supremely satisfying plotline, and you slowly gaining confidence with tunnels is a splendid character arc. Truly this is the best show I'm watching these days.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you! Although what that says about the other stuff you're watching... ;-)

[@for.tax.reasons]

@@CruisingTheCut we've all seen season 8 of Game of Thrones and we all need canal vlogs for therapeutic purposes honestly

[@CruisingTheCut]

Dare I confess to never having seen any of GoT?

[@for.tax.reasons]

@@CruisingTheCut saved yourself a lot of heartache my friend but I still recommend the books and joining us in the miserably long wait for the next installment

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

@@for.tax.reasons Agreed. The books aren't half bad, but honestly not my favourites either. For that i recommend R.A. Salvatore. just putting that out there in order to offer an alternative for literature to fill the time between canal vlogs. And I can assure you tea and biscuits (or cookies in my case) also go very well with those - unless of course you get caught up in the story of those books and forget all about the tea - which is actually a very real risk.

[@geeknee551]

one of the best shows on youtube. everything that i know about the canal life, i have learned from you. thanks.

[@barlscharkley5411]

Glad to see you out on the cut in your own narrow boat again. Yours are among my favorite cruising videos.

[@vumeopower]

I like the acoustic music in your video mate...The landscapes look bloody amazing !!!

[@suesmith6721]

Lovely to see you back on the cut! And so lucky to get your favourite mooring spot!

[@davedavis8535]

Good to see you out and about again David. One of your better videos this one. Thanks..

[@mjallenuk]

What a treat ... a real return to the early days but with a lashing of confidence and experience to make it all so much more pleasant. Smashing as always chap!

[@scottfw7169]

That electronic whistle that sounded with key start got Georgie cat's full attention from across this room! Tradline was/is quite a place. Sure looks like it would be fun to travel to UK to experience canals (and the railway preservations y'all have) but my health prevents that; so, I enjoy y'all's videos from the comfort of this apartment. The time, effort, and resources, you put in to sharing these with us viewers scattered across the planet are appreciated, thank you. Ah, see comments with Star Wars references, currently have video paused just shy of the four minute mark while typing this, now back to watching to see where the reference comes up :)

[@scottfw7169]

Think I've said before, maybe several times, but those bridges with the iron work certainly are visually appealing.

[@scottfw7169]

Oh, that crane a Braunston Marina is cool.

[@rickdearmont9950]

Lovely day out! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@williambays3534]

Great to see you on the Cut again. You are doing a vacation/holiday the way I like to do it. I just point my car in a random direction and see where the road goes. I used to toss a road atlas in the back seat go get totally lost for a week and when I needed to go home I'd find where I was in the Atlas and find my way home, ( now I just turn the GPS off for a week ;-), then let it pick a route home. Loved the camel bridge too, it was a proper double humped camel too. " Bronstin bridge, bet I spelled it wrong."

[@lorispain1]

The boat with the antique engine is a beauty!

[@blakameatmon]

Thankyou for sharing your beautiful country with us.

[@markattardo]

I enjoy seeing and hearing the old engines. I must admit your engine leisurely purring away is quite relaxing.

[@judytaylor5400]

How wonderful to be back on the water with you. I have really missed it.

[@michaelmoney9445]

Great to see you cruising again, missed hearing old reliable chugging away as you set off on another adventure. Lovely scenery too.

[@andrewriley1664]

Harsh description of CC there😃

[@terrystephens1102]

You’re becoming the intrepid traveller, David, with tunnels no longer concerning you, who knows where you will take us 😃👍👏👏👍

[@SandraNelson063]

It's always nice when the light at the end of the tunnel ISN'T an oncoming train. ;) Star Wars reference much appreciated.

[@jasonpeters9390]

Now that summer is nearly over and the nights are drawing in your vid will make the winter go quicker as we watch you go up and down the cut in the sunshine bringing the summer on are t.v on a dark night thank you for vid can't wait to see the next one

[@cornishviewnorth8994]

That was exceedingly nice, so glad you are back.

[@clarefriend1376]

Yippee! Loved you videos on the van, but these are my favorite. Welcome back. Safe travels.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I posted extensive content throughout the year except a six week break in late July / August; a message was left on my channel's Community tab explaining my summer break. Cheers

[@pesky-media]

Im re-watching the episodes …I especially like the pad at the end of the videos. It gives me time to 👍🏼 before the ending!

[@jimroth7927]

.. and back to those wonderful relaxing cruises. My blood pressure is down already.

[@jordangipson1125]

Glad to see you back on the cut, David! Safe journeys!

[@intronfilms]

So glad you're underway again! This has made my day!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Great to see you cruising again David

[@1758pk]

Glad you're back. Lovely vid as usual.

[@revonda5204]

So happy you're back! Congrats on your well deserved Vlog recognition in latest issue of Waterways World magazine.

[@LeeB48]

Glad you are back on the water! Like the van, but love the boat!!

[@ikonixx]

So wonderful to see you cruising again. Great video as always, David.

[@rwd2177]

oh I do like the Vader tune, include that more often...it's jus plain FUN

[@Pallethands]

You don't know how happy I am to see you out cruising again. I do love your vlogs so very much and wish you safe travels. I have dusted off my Nicholson guide just for this.

[@ticklishhoneybee]

Well that was a nice surprise for a Sunday morning, Cruising the Cut actually cruising the cut!

[@kbendle1556]

The 'imperial march' was very appropriate for a dark tunnel. Wonder how many of us 'sang' along?? Nice to be cruising with you again.

[@djprophetinterview]

You should join a choir with that smooth voice of yours David!!!

[@TheDenisedrake]

I couldn't sing because I had my hands up to my frightened face scarred that something bad might happen. Such drama for an otherwise peaceful KZbinr. :P

[@0HARE]

This is one of the best vlogs you’ve done. I really enjoyed it. Steady As She Goes

[@sylviapage8572]

Great to see you cruising the cut again.

[@therollinggangstas7769]

I agree with you wholeheartedly David, very beautiful scenery. Great to have you back on the move and us all travelling along with you - ah the power of the interweb. I do love it when you get a great mooring :-)

[@The_Arby]

Nice to see you back narrowboating David :-)

[@ianmason8713]

Loved the van build vlogs but it is nice to see vlogs from on the water too. Wet and dry, best of both worlds.

[@twoeyedbob]

I've caught up with all your vlogs....excellent they were too 👍😀 So if you could maybe do 3 a day/everyday that'd be grand 😉 No need for pesky sleep

[@TheDutyPaid]

At the moment I really need to watch these videos to help me relax. Thank you, i hope you are safe and well at the moment.

[@dulciebarnes6228]

Love your cruising vlogs, looking forward to seeing your journey

[@sjurgabriel]

I am so glad to see you will take us cruising again.

[@truetexan7755]

I really love your channel. Love the lifestyle. Wish I was there

[@autumnnite1803]

It's great to see you out and about on the water again. Really looking forward to what ever this mini adventure brings. Thanks

[@tucsonoldguy]

That was really fun to accompany you (via video) on this cruise. Nothing like this in the US.

[@cocobunjee6676]

People really need to visit the English canal system. I can't explain, but the canals really do have a sense of mystery (and history) about them. There is a deep sense of something. It especially manifests itself during the winter when there is no one else around. You almost feel it. When I visit the U.K. I have to visit the canal. The canals were an essential part of my childhood and I miss them.

[@ionski1971]

As you would expect another TV quality video from Mr Ben

[@tompinnef6331]

Nice new 59 Ft (18 meters) rope. Nice to see you out on the cut. Hope to maybe someday get a chance to see the sights around England. More of a country type - so watching narrow boats cruise the canals would be nice. Take care - be safe.

[@avandriver]

Nice one David . I have missed your canal blogs .

[@garym518]

Likewise welcome back enjoy your Autumn cruising looking forward to your vlogs

[@jamesdavis5096]

Oooo ooooo ooooo the scenery is so beautiful the camera work is just exquisite beautiful colors David thanks for showing the pictures of the locks in the scenery and and it's just such a wonderful thing this is just a beautiful beautiful site thank you for the show

[@pvangalder]

Thanks David..great to see you out on the cut again

[@boomshank12]

Loved the Star Wars theme!!! Your content keeps giving!!! Thank you! Thank you!

[@nigel9843]

Great to see you back on the canal, your videos are so relaxing after a long day.

[@del5.0]

YAY!!! back on the cuts, What a wonderful video. I wish you safe travels...

[@CP140405]

Nice to see you back out on the boat.... makes me want to go back for another go on a hire boat.

[@bencoleman1893]

Glad to see you out cruising again sir! Loved the van build videos too though!

[@Kath1320]

Darth Vader, I would have expected Jaws. 😉 Good to see yoi back, David. Missed your NB vids cant wait for van vids.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Excellent vlog. So pleased you are back and cruising. Looking forward to watching your autumnal adventures.

[@stevemusgrave2000]

Welcome back David, missed your boaty vlogs, but luckily, Vandamonium came to my rescue, for my input of quality viewing. Enjoy the GU.

[@peterengel7885]

Well I got my fix. Lovely English country side and of course a good commentary. I want to thank you for the suggestion of the channel. Life is like sailing.

[@henrikevertsson8702]

The Darth Vader theme - and you nailed it! As a symbol of unbridled passion.

[@marianjacobs5597]

Good to see you on the move David, and am looking forward to your next post ... thank you

[@stevecooney1361]

Glad to see you back with your vlogs. And the start of your adventures.

[@sandrine-emmanuellesechaud3436]

I am much more invested in cheese sandwich since I watch your videos. Mind you, I am French ;)

[@RobbieCumming]

I'm not sure if that rope shop is the only one on the system - but it certainly is the best one I've seen, an absolute treasure trove. Really glad to see your cruising vlogs popping up again (if only to remind me to pull my finger out and get on with mine)!!

[@robertdonnelly434]

Greetings from the "other side", near Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. And MANY THANKS, for the wonderful, and exceptionally well explained afternoon cruise. Although I KNOW that a lot of skill is involved, it certainly LOOKED, and sounded like an Idyllic way to spend an afternoon. Sorry, I am not nearby; would've loved to have a pint with you... my shout. Cheers from here!!

[@cocobunjee6676]

I think you mean "Cheers and Beers!"

[@christophersteers9192]

Love thata section and great to see the bank being fixed. It's amazing how a biy of common sense from those workmen by letting you moor there can actually go a long way. Look forward to seeing more of the trio down the GU.

[@Galerak1]

Hope you offered those CRT worker chaps a brew and a bikkie for doing such good work :) (edit - I just saw your comment from a week ago stating you did. Well done sir)