154. Narrowboat cruise from Yardley Gobion to Blisworth via Stoke Bruerne

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After several days at Yardley Gobion, during which time I had the boatyard opposite look at - and hopefully fix - the diesel leak, I carried on with my return journey up the Grand Union canal, going back through Gayton, up the Stoke Bruerne locks and up through Blisworth tunnel (no signs of any ghosts this time round).
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After several days at Yardley Gobion, during which time I had the boatyard opposite look at - and hopefully fix - the diesel leak, I carried on with my return journey up the Grand Union canal, going back through Gayton, up the Stoke Bruerne locks and up through Blisworth tunnel (no signs of any ghosts this time round). Start point: goo.gl/maps/F12SKsn77tG2 End point: goo.gl/maps/cQ9ucNABzvR2 Got a question? Read this! www.CruisingTheCut.co.uk/f-a-q/ Fancy a Cruising The Cut mug or t-shirt? Click here: www.redbubble.com/people/cruisingthecut Twitter: twitter.com/CruisingTheCut Instagram: instagram.com/CruisingTheCut Facebook: facebook.com/CruisingTheCut Web: www.CruisingTheCut.co.uk Patreon: www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut One-off donation: paypal.me/CruisingTheCut Buying anything via this Amazon link gets me a commission to help me keep the videos coming. Thank you! tinyurl.com/canalboats Camera gear I use (also Amazon affiliate links): Sony AX53 camcorder: amzn.to/2brVbO1 Rode VideoMicro microphone: amzn.to/2brUG6R Rode wireless mic: amzn.to/2dv6Udx Rode NT-USB microphone: amzn.to/2bUKSk1 Lexar 64GB SDXC card: amzn.to/2bUL1Ui

[@johannesslobbe6854]

Thank you again. Pleasure to look, again.

[@APRAPR-nq2wn]

I thought the ghost was Puff the Magic Dragon kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2jPnnSZaLF-ja8

[@AWESTERNWHITEMAN.BOSH.]

Soggy panels.lol.

[@johncraske]

Cruising the Cut And after they have reeked vengeance, doubtless they would go on to wreak vengeance. Really irritating when one makes basic balls-ups. I didn't even have time to cover my shame...

[@millomweb]

Any update on the diesel leak ?

[@badpilot2]

Just stumbled upon your videos. I'm from the U.S so this whole thing is very new and interesting to me.

[@alexr4151]

Your channel makes me want to sell everything, move to the UK, buy a narrowboat, and cruise!

[@peterrafeiner769]

3:04 I'd just LOVE to do a little boating in that mist. Thermos full of coffee and some sandwiches on the side, a warm overcoat and enjoying the hell out of this morning mist !

[@SaintCoemgen]

I think taking a day off by the stove and reading a book is a lovely idea, be one on a narrow boat, or anywhere else for that matter. 😎

[@rynflynn]

Hello from Florida! I'm a sailor, and normally watch sailing vlogs obviously, but KZbin did a funny thing and put one of your videos in my playlist. I think I've now watched well over 80 of your videos. I find them incredibly relaxing and fascinating to watch at the end of the day. Possibly a trip over to the UK to try my hand at a narrowboat is in order. Thanks for making these videos!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@TheThor2745]

Keep doing what you do David.... I have been watching now for 3 yrs and you are still having a great adventure.... Enjoy!

[@for.tax.reasons]

I could watch lock montages forever they're almost hypnotically soothing

[@annettefournier9655]

Omg I can't stop laughing. World renowned goose fields! 🤣🤣🤣

[@MichaelsMustang]

That little tender, it looked like the narrow boat was walking its pet

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I love the quick look at the lock shenanigans! Once again a relaxing look at the cut. Thanks David...made my day.

[@nremtsean]

Thank you David for another brilliant video!!!

[@keithnsearle7393]

You are a very good narrow-boat man and one of the best for narrating and navigating the Canels in the UK. With many people doing similar canels as yourself, you are the only one that does updates without being too long between your last vlog. Many of your friends try to copy you BUT can not match to become equal or better than what you have become. I am still waiting for your book to come out though. Keep up the very good work that you are doing, though it is expensive to keep doing these nice videos, I will take part in your Patreon in a couple of weeks to some how keep you going towards your goal.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you Keith. Really pleased you enjoy them so. Ah, the book.... one day maybe.

[@paulboden7850]

That weed hatch gives me the willies..had visions of a slimy canal creature latching onto your arm!!! 😲

[@millomweb]

Indeed. Supermarket trolleys get quite slimy after being in the cut a few months.

[@JulieWallis1963]

Is nobody going to mention the elephant on the right at 14.22? Or is it just me seeing flying elephants?

[@CruisingTheCut]

Just you ;-)

[@CricketsBay]

Trumpeting elephants on their hind legs. Lol

[@scottishcrusader9300]

*14:22

[@mrsramsbottom]

The herons make me smile. The green of the countryside gives me peace. Thank you.

[@debbierohde6264]

Very addicted to your vlogs. Im in Australia. Loving the scenery so tranquil. Your commentary very enjoyable. You had me with the geese paddock.

[@IDQ198]

Absolutely fantastic, I wish I was there cruising those lovely peaceful canals.

[@andyrbush]

The Boat Inn at Stoke Bruerne is my favorite pub for anywhere. The pub was actually there before the canal. My mum is always worried I might accidently let go of her wheel chair and she will roll into the canal.

[@johngrubb007]

Loved the time-lapses through the Locks. Very envious of your lifestyle but glad to be able to experience it through your great videos.

[@mheermance]

The Cut looks like it would be fun to canoe on. Portages around the locks would be short an sweet. Narrowboats seem like they're well behaved compared to speedboats on lakes.

[@mickyjb2003]

Great vlog Dave, still like the sounds when you fast foreward, has me in stitches. We have loads of Canada geese landing and feeding at Saddington reservoir, which helps to feed the GU near Foxton locks, with water that is not geese. You still are getting great video with that camera of yours. All the best.

[@alanjackson4646]

Another great video. I would love one of those tender / tugs as a ‘campervan’ sized narrowboat for occasional, personal use. Cheer AJ

[@darth_yoda]

Even when it's gray like in this video.. It looks sooooo dang peaceful and lovely on the Canals :)

[@PaulWoodJatobaFilms]

Super seeing the Stoke Bruerne museum again - I spent many happy days there in the 70’s when my father was re wiring the whole place. I was fascinated by the model Anderson lift in a glass case!

[@projektor4]

I had my photo taken on the steps of the Stoke Bruerne Museum ...51 years ago.

[@darthstemcell]

Charlie would be the one that goes in a few yards, turns everything off and backs out. The Indian Chief goess all the way through to a winding point turns and goes back. Have you ever been to Stoke Bruerne for their Village at war weekend. It is awesome.

[@thegeneral7594]

another great vlog by king of the boat tubers thanks for the effort and time you spend entertaining the masses of boat wannabes ;)

[@sircharlesbergamyiii3623]

Adventures, Scenery, Surprise Guests, "Roar" of the Engine, the perfect reasons to be a subscriber-CB3

[@kimjonglongdong3158]

9:59 All I could think of was "don't mind me, just taking my narrowboat for a quick walk" haha.

[@kernowpete339]

Video description thumbnail puns of the highest quality!

[@ltaproductions7989]

Here in Canada, we're lucky. Every lock is manned and most are hydraulic. you rarely even need to deboard your vessel

[@YellowPinkie]

Where's the fun in that? :-)

[@davidw1518]

How boring!

[@brookingsbeachcomber]

that was a awesome little tender boat, cute lil thing

[@jdeshetlerII]

I was told that during the horse drawn days the boatman would lie on his back on top of the boat and push it along inside the long tunnels using their feet.

[@CruisingTheCut]

True. It's called "legging"

[@relyiain]

That was a marathon lockopenerthru stint . I was breathless just watching you.

[@rosagapi]

Those landscapes make me dream

[@leedesigner1977]

Awesome video again, David. Looked beautiful as you came out of the long tunnel, the diesel looked like mist.

[@MagicaLucem]

Crystal sharp imagery...just reminding myself of your cinematic and image mastery. Lovely vlog .. every time we watch it.

[@johnwmacdonald994]

Looks chilly but very pleasant.

[@martinfielder-white6539]

Hi David nice to see your latest vlog, I assume the nut has held out and no more leaks from diesel pipe. Nice and peaceful trip, well speeded up with locks but too fast to hear what the other person on his boat said to you!! Finally where are aiming to lay up over the winter, somewhere nice I hope. Regards Martin from Kent.

[@Suho1004]

Well, I've done it. I am finally caught up to the latest vlog. I must admit that in recent weeks I have been rationing myself, hesitant to watch the most recent one, because it was nice to know that there was always going to be a Cruising the Cut vlog waiting for me when I really needed it. In my very busy, very hectic, and often very stressful city life, these brief interludes do wonders for my state of my mind. I don't know if I could ever fully adopt the narrowboat lifestyle, but I do want to at least take a narrowboat holiday at some point. My only hope is that I will be less of a nuisance than the average hire boater, based on everything I've learned here. Thank you again for your wonderful vlogs; I will now join the legions of fans eagerly awaiting the next one. (And in the meantime I think I will hop over to Vandemonium for a change of pace!)

[@luanncrownover4]

Gorgeous scenery as usual! Lovely cruise.

[@nigelstrarup]

Love it and nice to see it so nice and relaxing just love see it

[@katcankan7129]

Fantastic mind soothing video, cheers 👍😃

[@HaskellMoore]

Some of the most beautiful scenery I've seen in your videos. I so enjoy these!

[@ladygardener100]

44K David. steady build up ::)

[@michaelmoney9445]

A most enjoyable vlog..just sit back, relax and enjoy. Thank you for posting!!

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

That pub to die for. What a lovely area. I love when you come out of that tunnel.

[@johnkinnane547]

G’day David thank you for filming another great vlog. That tunnel is something else beautiful made and the scenery is lovely even though it was overcast, kind regards John. PS. Your engine has a very nice sound to it picked up even better with headphones on.

[@Herr_Jehmineh]

Again, so many beautiful sights. Even the diesel fog was looking like drawn.

[@zapfanzapfan]

Water fall inside the tunnel? Bit of a leak then. The view coming out of the tunnel was beautiful, faeries dancing on the water :-)

[@Jelfs]

There are a few air vents in the tunnel, they tend to let a lot of water in. You can see one of them here: goo.gl/maps/9yHZ7Tv5FsVUzxtZ8

[@wsatnutter9674]

lovely scenery

[@nigelwarfield2346]

What a pleasant journey. Thanks for sharing and take care and be safe matey

[@joyeyoder4783]

I chuckled out loud at the "goose fields" bit. What lovely scenery, and the fog/mist just added to it, although I'm sure it can feel a bit damp when cruising.

[@TrekkingExploration]

Another lovely video. We have yet to venture down that area of the waterways, but your recent journey has made it all the more tempting :) Cheers Ant

[@sarahaugustine4185]

You can believe that tour boat story if you'd like but I am convinced it was a ghost boat you saw on your last trip through the tunnel. It makes that vlog much more exciting, lol. Great vlog, thanks.

[@davidbutler4363]

Loved it, thanks 👍😁👏👏👏

[@stilcrazychris]

Nice relaxing ride down the canal even though it was over cast. It was still nice. Thank you for sharing, Chris from Missouri

[@TheSkskitey]

That was very good David , a bit of everything , locks , a tunnel and nice scenery :-)

[@petersargent4078]

Did Blisworth back in the 60s and was very wet. Amazing how they've tidied up Stoke bruerne. Thanks for the memories and a great video.

[@petersmith5199]

Another nice one. I know that area so well as my son bought his first home in Blisworth. For those reading this, do please visit Blis and Stoke Bruern, but avoid the Navigation pub until its ownership changes.... need I say more? Ta.

[@giveitaswingoutdoorswithsm2901]

Nice to see the Herons!!! sign of healthy fish stocks !! Roach , Bream , Perch and Pike thrive in Canals !

[@terryboyer1342]

I'm brand new to your channel and I LOVE your vids! I'm inclined to say a bad day on this water is better than a good day at work! Looking forward to more.

[@jamesdavis5096]

Beautiful show david

[@pttrent123]

Mystery solved, good work Sherlock!

[@joeclarke9782]

Thanks for the ride.

[@1ponsford]

That was a VERY pink van parked by the first lock! No trouble finding it in the dark!

[@johnfineberg2112]

Thanks David such an enjoyable watch after a busy day. I could have almost been there travelling down the canal with the quality of the video which is clearly excellent. Great work Cheers Jo

[@robwilkie1]

Oh the weather looks poor today - I’ll just stay here another day and read a book. Ah - what bliss. Canal time has so much to offer.

[@robsin2810]

When all else fails. Put your feet up on the stove and have a G&T with a twist of Myer Lemon.😊😊

[@ianhawkins7387]

Really nice to see Yardley Gobion and surrounding area I used to live very close until 1983 then I moved to the USA. So keep it up great videos. We are now RV’s so seeing the RV geeks was double pleasure.

[@thewebtutorguy]

Loved it. My family have a great historical link to Blisworth. Mothers ancestors buried here and my playground as a young teenager.

[@urbanrider7981]

Lovely vlog David,I kinda like the idea of winter cruising.

[@davidcutts2650]

Certainly a “depressing” looking sky. I must say I do love the sunny climate in South Africa. But, there are things I miss in the UK too & the canals are one of them. So no ghosts 👻👻in the tunnel then. Lol.

[@martinkavanagh196]

Me too - but New Zealand.

[@katherinekelly5380]

Really enjoying your vlog ! I’m in land locked Calgary 🇨🇦which is probably why I’m enjoying it so much 😀

[@rud]

I love the scenery. Those tunnels doesn’t even need ghosts to be scary, I don’t thing I would ever be comfortable with those. :)

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Looks as if Fall has settled in along the canals David. Time to jump in the camper van, transit the chunnel and spend the winter on the Riviera! Thank you for the relaxing cruise. Have a good weekend.

[@brianrees3697]

Spot on again Dave

[@DiakronYT]

finally got somewhat recent in your vids, what an amazing lifestyle you found. Makes me wonder if America has anything similar...

[@richardpaine5923]

Smashing vid, as usual.

[@smittysmith3227]

The weather here in NorCal this morning is exactly the same David so I was able to enjoy the vlog with a hot cuppa while sympathizing with your current weather conditions. Cheers”☕️

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I always think 'Yardley Gobion' is a kind of face cream. Loved the vlog- as always. x

[@TheDenisedrake]

13:20 "Eeek! Don't go in the tunnel!!! NO!!!! Turn around!!!!!" 13:40 "Whew" Thanks for another exciting video. ;->

[@joytech23]

Hello from Australia, Can I just say you're perfect for this sort of vlogging. In the future, you may want to look into recording a hobby you enjoy too.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Ha, thanks. I've got quite enough going on recording these and the van vlogs...

[@rugpoker]

Ah Dave! Where you moored up is where I picked up my boat when i bought it! What a spot to choose haha. Lovely pub up the road too, does really good Asian food. Shop also next to pub, both within easy walking distance. The boat yard is really friendly and happy to converse about any issues. I also met the guy with the little tug too in one of my previous vids at the Grove Inn moorings in MK, nice guy. Has a little 6hp Petter engine in it. Great little boat I totally agree, I was taken with it. Cheers man.

[@aussiechickonaboat4187]

Really glad to see that boater that was 'bow-hauling'? his boat out of the lock. I'll be a single handed boater when I get my boat and had just wondered if it was possible to do that. Thanks again for the great video's, nearly caught up, I've binge watched since the first one :D

[@bmolitor615]

this was a very lucid lock sequence for me - all the requisite bits of function were there visually, very satisfying. Oh, and Merry Christmas, D, viewing this on December 24 with my morning coffee and some early Christmas cake, cheers!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Merry Christmas!

[@TheDutyPaid]

I found myself in Blisworth once, picking up something I bought on eBay. Nice bit of the country, had lunch in the pub and wondered around.

[@garyhall9359]

That was a lovely shot ( video) exiting the tunnel. Would have been a wonderful photo

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks for another enjoyable video. I must tackle this ‘haunted’ tunnel next year. It will be Blis..ful!

[@michaelpilling9659]

I guess the geese winter in the fields we passed. The sequence through Stoke Bruerne Locks was very exciting. Will we see the ghost again? The old warehouse now a museum is very impressive. No ghost this time but alot of diesel fumes. An excellent video David with great commentary. Thank you

[@chrisallen1965]

We "Cruised the Cut" for a couple of years on narrowboat Ubique. That end of the (Blisworth shower tube as we named it) that you entered has a hole on the right hand side a small way in and is alight with minerals leaching from the surrounding area, it is eerie!..

[@williambays3534]

I've enjoyed your company for the past 15 and a half minutes. No phantom lights this time in the tunnel. I've figured out it's name! After such a long trip in that dark, damp, dripping time in that tunnel, you are so happy it's over that you are blissful. So it's called Blisworth.

[@davidoickle1778]

You have so many Canada Geese. Could you return them please, if you're finished with them.

[@billroberts4910]

I keep waiting to see a sign that reads Midsomer. Be especially careful going thru there.

[@terrybrady8588]

A stunning theatrical ext from the tunnel, out of the doom and into full day light forest.

[@nygarmik]

That perfectly still canal in the beginning somehow reminds me of the Baltic Sea in October: it's either smooth as silk or in full rage (in here, anyway). At least that's how it seems, I'm sure there is another kind of weather.

[@darrelrobbins]

Leaky injector lines can cause rough running. Maybe that's why you found the prop clear.

[@MrJimbaloid]

Hello David I just can't wait to get ON THE WATER main reason being if I get up and the weather looks a bit bad then well lets stay cosy and warm we'll go tomorrow.

[@stuartkelley2108]

It’s the second boat (Charlie) that goes into the tunnel turns light off then reverses out. Never seen the boat inn one do much, think it does longer trips with food put on etc. Btw I live nearby.