175. Continuing up the Ashby canal on my narrowboat

[@omneignotum]

That settles it - I will now call them "Canadian Mounted Geese" ! Beautiful scenery and fun narration. Well done!

[@paulboden7850]

The cruising life agrees with you David. You look fit as a fiddle, happy as a lark, and you're even sporting a bit of that rugged, handsome, outdoorsman colour that the girls find irresistible... Cheers!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hahaha, if only that were true...

[@tims7793]

look at all those beautiful rapeseed fields, ancient stone bridges, and eccentrics who turn a canal boat into a homage to death. Thanks for making me miss England, again!

[@KenMabie]

... rapeseed... Sounds s bit dodgy...

[@thomasstokhof5370]

@@KenMabie #MeToo!

[@dlamb2840]

What an incredibly idyllic life style. “I just stopped here for a few days” as it was raining, Your life is a dream for many people that want to escape from the reality of my life, sorry their lives? Keep living your dream on our behalf David. Great stuff.

[@poppymartin9137]

Never get enough of English countryside. Thanks

[@paulcunninghame7225]

Thanks David. I love these videos and really don’t know why. You do manage to give them a gentle charm while avoiding tedium. Definitely an editing skill in itself.

[@hedgehog3900]

A water vole! More rare than an honest politician and thrice as cuddly. I have fished since i was a boy and work outdoors too giving me the chance to spend many thousands of lunchtimes by the river or pond yet it was the early 80's that i last saw a water vole. You lucky man. That wet lunchtime was serenaded by Goldfinches trying their best to cheer you up.

[@waltherr.diemel2347]

WOW!!! A reference to the cinematic film 'Titanic', horse jokes, ducks, and more!! Best wishes!! Watch for iceberg lettuce floating in the canals!!

[@mitchkahle314]

I respect your persistent quest for tranquillity and privacy on the canals. Mooring near a busy motorway, railway, or towpath would be a bugger.

[@davidpiper3652]

Listening on headphones, as the rain came down, I had the drops hitting my head in stereo that was slightly unnerving. Another lovely video thanks.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Haha I had the same when I was editing it! The little rain cover I put over the sound recorder really picks up the droplet noise.

[@drhandle4498]

When I saw the words 'Carry On' on the screen, I was waiting for some channelling of Sid, Barbara or Hattie; I believe that there was one titled 'Carry On Cruising', although I suspect it was about an ocean liner rather than a narrowboat. "He was late because he got stuck in a winding hole, and you know he only had his bottom scraped a few months ago, after that VL grabbed his centre line unexpectedly, while the other one worked the paddle..."

[@hazchemel]

hahahaha yes!

[@jamesa7506]

Whole lot of horsing around going on, with all that duck, duck, goose playing! All puns being moored, this bit of canal looks perfect even with the touch of rain. Great weather to secure your lines and put the kettle on.

[@imxploring]

Always a great way to start my day.... cruising peacefully along the canals enjoying the countryside and the sounds of the engine pushing me slowly along. Thank you!

[@Giha2213]

I do not know why i keep watching these. They are just very relaxing and seeing another country in this way

[@jongibbs1036]

I have to say that the Ashby Canal is one of my absolute favorites to watch / but then I am biased as I only live 800 yds away from Trinity Marina and the vlog you have just done is my usual amble walking to Sutton Stop, then after a nice snack and cup of tea a walk back through the very historic countryside and small villages. Great Vlog David, many thanks it’s now in my favorites list.

[@NavyDood21]

There really isnt that is a while lot better than coming home from work and seeing a new cruising video has been uploaded.

[@whotknots]

Gentle rain on water is such a pretty sound.

[@daveriches4507]

I have just started to watch all of your videos starting with #1. I am up to #62. Very informative. From Morden, Manitoba, Canada

[@andrewschmitz9707]

The Jack comment was just perfect,hoping viewers caught this bit of gold. Watching canal boating is a pleasure ,and I enjoy how you show what truly goes into owning and operating what could have been lost.

[@zapfanzapfan]

Terrible movie, my favorite director's career hit an ice berg with that one...

[@reinhardneumann2658]

12:34 Horse: "Am I interested in that canal boat? ... Nay". Ha ha ha. Keep up the good work and the bad puns.

[@iangill8984]

It is great hearing about new places, I have lived in the East Midlands for 30 years and didn't know about the Ashby Canal, it is always good to learn about new things.

[@CriticalRoleHighlights]

5:54 If I ever bought a narrowboat, that's the kind of boat I'd love to have; a tiny 20-30 ft. springer. It should preferably be closed-off at the front (meaning no entrance) so you can put in a proper full wet bath at the bow, or as "full" as it can get on a small boat like that. Just add in a sofa bed, nice stove, a decent kitchen, and you're living in style!

[@CruisingTheCut]

I stumbled across a random video of (almost) such a thing, I'll see if I can find it. The most amazing compact little Springer, I loved it. Here it is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5-ViZScea5ob5I (the boat has now sold, alas)

[@TheFogLakeshore]

I love those cumulus clouds, like something you'd spot out at sea. Then I looked on a map, turns out Britain is an island. Who knew.

[@for.tax.reasons]

13:55 kinda cool to see that patch of still water under the bridge flanked by the patter of rain

[@karlmoles6530]

Thank you for your videos. They make me wish I lived on a Narrowboat in England.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you like them!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you as always for a wonderful video. It was nice to eat lunch inside out of the rain while watching you travel through some lovely countryside in the rain. Made my Tuesday afternoon much more pleasant.

[@opalg6162]

Super all around. I absolutely love to hear your soothing voice describing the interesting views and places.

[@fromnowon7311]

Canadian mounted geese !! LOL This Canuck approves !

[@carmium]

Why we have to take the blame for those poop machines? They seem to be everywhere.

[@folkthat3720]

Just found the channel because of exploring alternatives. Really like how in-depth you are and what you do.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you and welcome along

[@oxenforde]

Go back to episode #1 and binge watch the entire thing. It is definitely worth a look. If you only have time for one episode: "124. How NOT to change a narrowboat alternator" kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIDPgoOdidlridk

[@edtuckerartist]

Lovely calm 15 minutes of mind soothing video. Your living a life I (and many others) can only dream of.

[@patlawless1960]

Love the videos, but you never show the villages and towns that you visit for supplies, etc. For us non-Brits, it would be great to see these, as some of us haven't ever been to the UK. Taking a canal boat holiday is near the top of my bucket list. Keep up the good work! Cheers, Pat Lawless

[@CruisingTheCut]

No I don't, though I have shown Braunston and Droitwich. I only ever go for supplies but also this is specifically a narrowboat / canal channel, not a general UK tourism channel so village tours aren't something I'll do much of; there are other channels that do that better than I would. That said I do show more of that over on my campervan channel because in that case it's all about the destination.

[@azbrit1394]

thanks for posting, it brings back memory's i had a happy childhood growing up between bridges 29 and 34. Sutton Cheney Basin was completely over grown , nice to see what they've done with it.

[@Pete-z6e]

Cup of tea and cheese sandwich, LUXURY!.

[@johnretallick6381]

Over the last few months I’ve just plodded my way through your videos at a cruising pace and have thoroughly enjoyed the journey. Thanks for all of the wry humour, helpful tips, straight talking and lovely views. I may be some years from making the journey from Tasmania for a couple of weeks of cruising about the canals with the family but your videos along with Narrowboat Experience and a couple of others keep me focussed and keeps the savings goal alive. Thanks again. Cheerio!

[@firefly24601]

Canadian mounted geese! That caught me by surprise, good one!

[@carusizo9461]

Excellent horse content.

[@johnkinnane547]

G’day David you know the film that you take is really quite something, beautiful in fact even when it’s raining. Watching it in bed late at night is really peaceful and as I have said before helps with the pain of my rheumatoid arthritis well done Dave and I love hearing the rain, I think anyone who owns a canal boat in the UK is indeed very lucky kind regards John

[@ukexpatpennsylvania7304]

Lovely video. Smiley face, Pareidolia at it's best.

[@janebrown3587]

Thank you for another lovely, funny and wonderful video! LOL good to see that 'no ducks were harmed in the making of this speedboat video'

[@timeout8928]

Good Lord , I have spent the past few days watching and researching canals! Thanks for the education/entertainment.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks for watching!

[@EscapeToTheCut]

The Ashby looks lovely

[@foamige]

So relaxing watching these. Helping with my anxiety no end. Thank you for this. X

[@cornishcharlie]

"Pepperami trees" I totally laughed out loud and nearly spilled my drink!!

[@mikenorton4861]

Enjoying your travels. Would like to see more of the villages you visit!

[@skuttsie]

You were right, it is very beautiful (if a little drizzled on while you were there). Very tranquil. Thanks for the interesting vlog.

[@JD-vb5ib]

It's just not fair! You are having way too much fun!

[@timhutchinson3264]

10:33 Ok, that "Halloween-themed" boat is officially my favorite I've seen on this channel!

[@CalliesDiaries]

Well, you should have said I would have bought you a cuppa, ya know, being a good patreon of your channel! We vlogged the Bosworth Heritage museum as it's great for families to visit! Thanks loads for sharing a graceful paddle up the canal that you get to paddle twice!! lol x

[@kathyowens9901]

Let me just say you do not need a drone, you do a wonderful job, we want to see the canal and of course the best part, your commentary on the animals!

[@TheShootist]

Drones provide an additional and welcome dimension to vlogs.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Meh. They make a nasty buzzing noise which spoils the tranquility of the canals. I am not a fan, see my FAQ page for why not. That said ... I was almost tempted by one a few days ago so I am clearly fickle.

[@kathyowens9901]

@@CruisingTheCut don't do it, I hear you because people say it adds to your story, well it can add to their story, we all have Google Earth and can do that ourselves, I like " how you do it " now.

[@Bashfuldoc]

That was a lovely cruise, thank you! I love the rain when its warm or when I can sit by the window with a cup of tea -- we've just had snow!

[@pootle2768]

That was absolutely lovely, thank you. Fourteen and a half minutes of beautiful scenery and calm. I loved it,

[@lth1072]

Excellent ( eggscellent) . The duck whisperer :-) . I enjoy the commentaries on animals in your vlogs

[@stancrouch9642]

You make beautiful videos. Thanks

[@Whitty-zs5yl]

I am finding your v log very relaxing. We often walk the Ashby Canal and feel very jealous of the people who own narrowboats. Oh well one day perhaps!

[@thecrazysoaplady2497]

Always a pleasure to spend a.few minutes with you! Lovely countryside.

[@rgarlinyc]

"Oh no! It's going to rain...!"

[@paulcollins9397]

When he told me that he has a guard duck on his boat, I laughed! “Just try to step aboard without me.” YEOOOW!!!

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks David. All the pretty horses! The people along this canal seem to favor Draft horses. I wonder if it's in honor of the horsepower for the boats of yesteryear? Ducks, ducks, everywhere but not a one to eat. To bad.😎 I have a great cooking method for duck and goose breast where you would swear you were eating the finest filet of beef. So yum. Those bright yellow meadows are gorgeous. Thanks again.😁💜

[@chriswatson9818]

Such a beautiful canal. My favorite so far. Excellent content as always!

[@richardlaundon]

A legend of the waterways passing a legend of the roadways :D

[@CruisingTheCut]

Huh?

[@richardlaundon]

@@CruisingTheCut When you went past the Triumph factory :D

[@DonaldSimsProduction]

I was so impressed with your mastery over the ducks!

[@dennisrodrigues1877]

Most excellent. Thx for taking us along..🇧🇲

[@mattbarca89]

My personal favourite video I've seen, Ashby Canal at Stoke Golding, just before the hire boat company, that winding hole was where I scattered my father's ashes only last month ❤️ I've been following you for a couple of years now I believe, going through your videos and although I'm upset you've gone back to land, I cannot blame you. You have given us plenty of amazing content all over the network and you deserve a rest ☕️🧀

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers. I'm not resting, still turning out regular videos!

[@mattbarca89]

@@CruisingTheCut I've been enjoying them one by one and can honestly say you're still the first person I check and I usually cannot wait to see what new upload has come up, yes the 🔔 icon is done and I will continue to enjoy your content no matter what you're living in. I do agree though, sometimes you cruise more when you're not the one having to worry about everything.

[@rescueraver]

Well after a year from the discovery of CC we finally caught you up on all the episodes. Well done David 👍 excellent series

[@dugclrk]

1st, until you get a navigator on board I think a drone is just too dangerous. 2nd, I'm surprised the BBC hasn't already made you an offer to do some documentaries! As I'm sure you know you don't have to do the filming and voice. 3rd, the smiley boat looks like the perfect size for me. I imagine it's a bit bigger than your van inside, if not twice or more as big. Just need to get rid of a lifetime of non-essentials, and get it moved to America. We unfortunately have far fewer amenities for boaters on our navigable inland water system and probably need a bit more power to deal with the currant. 4th, lovely, lovely vlog, I'll be watching this one again.

[@NorthernContrarian]

>I'm surprised the BBC hasn't already made you an offer to do some documentaries! He's a white male, BBC can't have that these days.

[@nigelstrarup]

What lovely one again keep it and I love this wish I was there with you nigel

[@2wat205]

Living the dream, I started watching you about 18 months ago, and I still find you entertaining,. So thank you and keep up the good work.

[@craigbowie8925]

Yes that boat had a smiley face. Enjoyed the Vlog very much. Even with all the horsing around with puns. You have inspired me to start wandering the byways of the USA. Picking up our 25 foot travel trailer (caravan for you Brits) on Friday.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Fantastic! I hope you have a marvellous time :-)

[@michaelpilling9659]

I've reached vlog 175. The more I watch, the better they get. Can't get much better then the Ashby Canal. Wonderful journey so far. Wonderful video to go with it David. Bravo!

[@garrisonstanleigh6146]

Duck Hunting WITH a Narrow boat You Englishman think of everything 😂😂🤣🤣 Great Video as always 👍👍👍

[@ianofsjkartwork]

Enjoyable trip and well presented David thanks for sharing

[@alandaly5570]

So lovely to watch. I look forward to them

[@rayberry2562]

The Ashby is the most beautiful canal yet and made a great video. Will was right: The rain it raineth every day!

[@0scartheCat]

Love Narrow boats in the rain . . and storms . . . more please . .

[@andrewpoloni4197]

Beautiful scenery along the Ashby ... can’t wait to see more of it!

[@jiloute22]

great video, beautiful views of the english countryside

[@francishughes5205]

Simply lovely David. Thank you.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tobywoods2445]

Don’t know why people putting thumbs down probably jealous

[@rud]

Now, now then. 🦆 The ducks just assumed it was canal time and did not expect velocity boy racing through. Cheers. 😀

[@diggs8342]

Love your video watch u all the time from Detroit MICHIGAN can't wait for more up load

[@mvashton]

Its a smiley face :)

[@carolynejayne121]

Great to see you happy chugging along today and liking my throne 👑 😂aka moon chair 👍💕

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hello!!! Lovely to see you too. And yes I did like that chair :-)

[@Jameswils1]

Great Video once again. I have some very fond memories of the ashby canal. Last year I popped the question to my fiancee on the Ashby sharing it with our friends and family on the day boats, brilliant day!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Splendid! (Presuming the answer was yes)

[@Jameswils1]

@@CruisingTheCut I'm pleased to say it was a Yes :)

[@sebastiannils4357]

Love your style, form and humor in this video - good flow - and fairly unique.... Kind regards

[@vulpsturm]

3:36 "Hog Roasts". Wow, that's something a farm store advertises up the road and I always thought that was regional to the US. Very nice set of canals! Maybe cheaper than a drone, but have you thought of something that could give an eye's view of the river? Like an over hanging tripod?

[@CruisingTheCut]

It's a question of finance, practicality while cruising - anything sticking out would get ripped off by bridges but trying to steer while putting things up and down makes me crash.

[@paulb3092]

Have to say, out of all the canal KZbinrs, I prefer your video's. Don't know why, there just so much better. This could be that you work in TV lol

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you!

[@urbanrider7981]

Just watched thd vlog again David,its so relaxing and soothering.My favourite vlogger and channel.Chris

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers Chris!

[@mickcoomer9714]

Moored at the Battle moorings a few years ago. Walked up to the site to a reenactment/jousting thing very good. Also some marching bands. Not normally my thing but to hold their lines over the crest and dome of the hill, excellent.

[@samdodge9437]

Howdy David, Helen and I would love to see a little blurb about Richard III and Crown Hill by bridge 26 on your return trip. It was our favorite canal and have fond memories on the Richard III story.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Hello! It's not something I know anything about, alas. History was never my strong suit.

[@KevDYAD]

I have fond memories of the Ashby. Our first hire boat holiday in 2007 was from the Ashby Boat Hire Co on a boat called "Ashby" as they name all their boats after local places.

[@llessibm]

If you don't mind me saying, you seem to have got your cruising mo-jo back with this one - thank you

[@CruisingTheCut]

Was I lacking it?! The loveliness of the Ashby must have restored it.

[@StuartBtn]

Lovely blog David, thank you for sharing.

[@michaelwatson113]

I enjoy those shots of the canal framed by the arched Bridges.

[@jamesc264]

Hi David. Enjoying your vlog as always. This comment is not really about this particular vlog, and instead refers more to your vlog of some time ago where you considered options if you were to get yourself a new boat -configuration etc. I have just come back this evening from the preview day at the 2019 Crick Boat Show. Wonderful day. Everyone really friendly. Was a day of confirmation rather than pure discovery. Confirmed that either a semi trad or cruiser stern is the right choice for me with reverse layout. Boat size in range 57 -60 feet - no bigger. Beta Marine 43. etc etc There was a fantastic 60 foot Braidbar reverse layout semi trad with Beta Marine 43 on display at the show. It is 1 year old. It was one of the 14 boats I toured through today. (Did not have view bookings for all 14 people, but I found people were willing to fit you in if someone missed their slot or the previous group were quick and the next group running a bit late.) As for the Braidbar 60, I would happily move on to it tomorrow. If anyone is going to the boat show Saturday, Sunday or Monday; it is a great show with lots of great boats and really good people. I beleive there are still some tickets available for Monday. As for me, am now plotting how to get the proverbial ducks to line up to buy a boat. Is no longer a question of maybe . Is now a question of when and how!

[@davidsedlickas8222]

Excellent work as usual. Pretty canal as you pointed out. Safe boating.

[@stonehaven]

I'm glad I watched this again.

[@wdhewson]

Such strong looking horses!!! They must work to earn their keep.

[@andyrbush]

I do love the Ashby canal so scenic,

[@RetroRatz]

I had to leave the marina, not erm because I'd done anything bad! Haha Great vlog, coffin boat was a tad weird! Safe travels