18. Canal Cruise on a Widebeam Narrowboat

We have been looking forward to showing you what it is like to cruise on a Widebeam Narrowboat.
Watch us cruise through locks and lift bridges on a tranquil autumn day. We are on the way to fill up on essential water. This is a calm vlog with beautiful scenery.
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[@MrJtweed]

YOU MAKE IT LOOK EASY!

[@catherinefinn1427]

Thank you :)

[@toomaskotkas4467]

Climbing on a roof of a boat in miniskirt - now that's what I call entertainment!

[@korkeykat]

I think it's a dress rather than a skirt but I am too busy looking at her great legs to be sure

[@theworth123]

What beautiful lines and colour,,, the boat looks good too :)))

[@catherinefinn1427]

Thank you!

[@rmsflorida]

Love to see you smile...... Robbie

[@catherinefinn1427]

Aww thanks. That year was a tough year. I am much happier now and smiling lots more xx

[@rmsflorida]

@@catherinefinn1427 A up-date would be nice ...See how you are fairing in what ways...You don't have to make a VIEDO or any thing like that....I'm still watching your progress

[@catherinefinn1427]

thanks. I will try make a video with an update even if it is just me speaking to the camera :)

[@rmsflorida]

​@@catherinefinn1427 ...If you have time or in the mood...Your not there for my entertainment...Your so adorable !.....Love to see your smile .....Thanks for the reply.......Robbie

[@davidharrop9984]

I half expected Riverdance at first glance

[@IoanSaid]

I love your style! It's like you're determined to stay elegant no matter the setting.. or despite it! Legend! :D

[@catherinefinn1427]

Wow thank you and yes of course ;)

[@maxgantt1955]

No ideas but looking for new videos thank you

[@mv4463]

Your channel has become my #3 narrow boating channel...as told earlier...you have got to be the most glamorous and beautiful host of a narrow boating and condo's to your mate being behind the cam is just as important..in my years of vanning in usa,..I dressed in some nicer fashion just because it's nice to look good in everyday living ... guess you Britain's call it caravanning.. would love to come to England and do both...vanning & narrow boating...cheers

[@catherinefinn1427]

Wow, thank you! I now have to ask who is number 1 & 2 ? They obviously need a shoutout :)

[@mv4463]

@@catherinefinn1427 easy question thanks for asking..its "foxes afloat" and "narrowboat experience." (More of a duo 1st place thing)..Then you"Princess of Shiraz ... 4th is Cruising the cut..Then.. ending with a new one - "chugging along" . All have my total attention...alert set to highest waiting for more settings...lol. 🏞☕ all of you show a lifestyle that is easy to understand and rewarding reachable in realistic terms...

[@kevinconrad6156]

@@mv4463 I watch all of those and also "Cruising Alba"

[@mv4463]

@@kevinconrad6156 also a great one I'll give it a whirl..thanks..

[@catherinefinn1427]

"Chugging Along" look like a fun watch, have subscribed and will watch them. Chuffed to be up there with the guys from foxes and the girls from NE.

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

excellent.. thought you was going to a party. lol. the top of the boat looks like an obstacle course.. Really nice to view. thank you

[@catherinefinn1427]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

I've never seen anyone dressed like that for a cruise! Keep up the good work.

[@catherinefinn1427]

I always find an excuse..

[@thattoolguy9432]

@@dougijcw9758 i say Bah-locks to the sheep ... respect for being an individual

[@scottfw7169]

It is a Princess' royal prerogative to dress for an occasion and to call a thing an occasion to dress for!

[@nigellucas560]

Nicer than tweed and a flat cap. Just my impression.

[@ennius42]

Very nice, chilled out video👍👍👍

[@catherinefinn1427]

Thank you Mike :)))

[@michaelhiggins7365]

Nothing wrong with Narrowboating in style, Coco Chanel would be proud ! Love your videos, please keep them coming ;)

[@catherinefinn1427]

haha - "In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different."

[@tedhuges8275]

Very nice trip on your boat. Some very nice views ❤️

[@catherinefinn1427]

Thanks for watching

[@WalkerShaw]

The 63rd comment: My wife and I enjoy your VLOG and wanted to thank you for taking us along on your adventure. We join your 3K subscribers in wishing you a very Merry Christmas. Looking forward to new episodes in 2021.

[@catherinefinn1427]

Thank you so much. That's really sweet. I have made an announcement on Twitter about the boating videos and I will be uploading a new video explaining some exciting changes that have happened in the New Year. Have a fantastic Christmas and all the best for the New Year :)))

[@davidbennett764]

Like vid. your looking good x

[@catherinefinn1427]

Thank you 😁

[@davidbennett764]

@@catherinefinn1427 X

[@areaview3755]

Lovely As lovely as all of your vids Cheers Daniel

[@catherinefinn1427]

Thank you Daniel

[@giulianogermeno9558]

Where there is a will there is a way, well said!

[@adamshaw1032]

Gorgeous as always!! 👍🏻

[@Lego6980]

👍🙏🏻

[@2dogsahubbyandawbboat]

Looking so glamorous on your wide beam.. I’m well impressed! X

[@catherinefinn1427]

Oh thank you!

[@dotmargrave]

That’s the swing bridge at bourne end Hemel Hempstead, i used to go fishing down there when I was a lot younger and when I got older a few pints in the pub very nice little place, my mother was also born in the village

[@suedanoah2983]

Hi Catherine, we missed you, I hope you Ok, you were the only princess on canal boat, your style and adventure life was so intriguing, I hope we hear from you soon... Love!!

[@catherinefinn1427]

You will definitely hear from me over the summer. Looking forward to showing you some new Content :)

[@Carlo-br1bd]

Good morning from Germany

[@catherinefinn1427]

Guten Morgen :)

[@vincentdevitt7685]

Slainte !

[@catherinefinn1427]

Exactly!

[@johnleefearnley6588]

I was going to say same wish my lady would dress up like going clubbing to do locks hahaha and sorry but I never stand and watch my lady struggle with hard paddles been a boater all my life built our own and by the way lovely accent stay safe 😀

[@giulianogermeno9558]

Good morning to you!

[@stephenroberts689]

Nice, "Tights" are the future :-) Xx

[@jason85752000]

so beautiful

[@catherinefinn1427]

Thank you! 😊

[@maxgantt1955]

Hope you come back

[@catherinefinn1427]

Someday. Just busy with day to day life :)

[@maxgantt1955]

@@catherinefinn1427 are you still on your narrowboat

[@davidharrop9984]

You can obtain a windlass with a 2 to 1 gear reduction which makes lock paddles much easier to open

[@Rockthecasbah3535]

Cruising in Black Tights x

[@ciarajames3760]

Thank you for the lovely videos of your new life on the narrow boat. I recently lived on a similar boat in london, which I loved. How are you coping during lockdown. Are you confined to one area?

[@catherinefinn1427]

Hey Ciara, we were not. We moved at least every two weeks.

[@THErealBRITSofFlorida]

great job. Such a beautiful area. New subbie :)

[@catherinefinn1427]

Welcome to my videos. I made an announcement on Twitter a few days ago. There have been some exciting changes in my life, which I will be explaining on KZbin next year. Have a fantastic Christmas and Happy New Year :))

[@glevumguy7850]

Thanks for the video, but what size is your widebeam, and which canal system or systems do you travel ? We currently live in California but are heading to England in the spring, (May 22), retired and looking to buy a Widebeam. (Traveling on the QE2 to gain some boating experience :-) Born in Gloucester, we will perhaps make that system and it’s connections our base, but are soaking up any info you and others give, though you and your partner appear to be the best fit for our lifestyle.

[@catherinefinn1427]

Hi Glevum, it's 70 x 12 Widebeam. The full spec can be found here: www.tingdeneboatsales.net/boat-spec.php?BoatID=7870686 Let us know if you have any questions? It is currently up for sale in Walton on Thames Marina. Best, Kate

[@glevumguy7850]

@@catherinefinn1427 Are you leaving the system, or going back to a narrow boat ? If the former your personality will be missed, you have a way of ‘letting people in’.... but if it’s private.... we have lots of questions but to ask just one. What about noise on the canal system ? The Piano Boat for instance would be our worst nightmare. We prefer the sounds of nature to anything else and don’t want to listen to people’s radios etc. Would we move on ? But what if we’ve purchased a permanent mooring are we stuck ? Noise is one of the reasons for leaving where we live presently. Once at the very edge of the city, with only (High) desert grouse and coyotes for company, its now all around us. And your boat is beautiful, you really took care of it and a great layout, but just too soon for us. We won’t be leaving the USA until May, (second sailing, hopefully, of QE2) and that’s providing Isabelle, our 14/15 yr old border collie hangs in there.

[@catherinefinn1427]

Hi Glevum, like you said the beauty of being a Continuous Cruiser is that you can move if the area gets too noisy. Hope all is well in the USA.

[@grahampatterson8897]

Great video thanks, I've been enjoying your series on canal boats and living. Your accent had me confused for a while I kept thinking Irish but sounds like German... :-)

[@catherinefinn1427]

Born Irish and grew up in Germany, so you are spot on :)

[@fredvolkman754]

I made a career that involved legal responsibility for the health and safety of workers. I have also crewed a 50 Tonne 69.5ft x 12.5 ft widebeam on the Thames Kingston Upon Thames to Oxford, the K & A Pewsey to Bristol and the Grand Union Canal from Stoke Bruerne (Lock 14 to Brentford Lock 103) and on to Kingston Upon Thames and I know what is safe and what is not. The dress and boots are totally inappropriate attire for the tasks involve.

[@t1n4444]

@Fred, ref last para ... you speak for yourself young man.

[@fredvolkman754]

@@t1n4444 I apologize Ross, I was thinking safety not aesthetics and fashion. Silly me.🤣

[@malcolm4672]

Hi, its your favourite Kiwi. The Ireland flag on the mast is grand.

[@catherinefinn1427]

Thanks a million :)

[@steaminglion4067]

Ohh no why no more i loved these vids

[@catherinefinn1427]

I will have to do a part 2 at some point.

[@steaminglion4067]

@@catherinefinn1427 That would be awesome 😊 Look forwards to seeing it

[@marklyons3003]

You do know surely that you don't have to get off the boat to wind in your ropes?? ... Ahh just realised the pegs are yours 👍😃🤔

[@thattoolguy9432]

A bow thruster? i do 168 tons without .. but on a plus note, snazziest looking skipper out there ... keep up the good work

[@catherinefinn1427]

You must be very skilled - I need a bit more help :)

[@thattoolguy9432]

Yes, I'm a Master on the tidal Thames .. I can't recommend enough taking an RYA inland boat handling course, loads of tips and tricks, which will save you a fortune in the long run on bowthruster repairs . .. i love watching vlogs of the tranquil canal boaters... total opposite from my day to day ... great channel .. but you must get that man of yours at the helm sometimes :)

[@deslok03]

That skirt and tights are worth the thumbs up. Beautiful.

[@petemoring67]

Whose Cat were you strangling at the Swing-Bridge?? ....... Seeing you struggle winding the paddles at the lock ...... Do you watch #NarrowboatGirl ?? .... She started a couple of years ago - (When she was really dinky :-) ...... and to watch HER struggle was painful .... but she always managed them somehow .... What a little Grafter?? ..... You'll have muscles like Garth soon if you have many more like that :-)

[@maxgantt1955]

Where is the last video you made

[@catherinefinn1427]

Hi Harry, the "Nude Edition" is currently marked as invisible. I have reduced the audience as it has classy Black and White Nude Content in it. I need to find a better platform to put arty stuff like that up. Any suggestions are welcome :)

[@maxgantt1955]

@@catherinefinn1427 I would like to keep following you

[@catherinefinn1427]

Hi Harry, the Nude Edition video is back up on KZbin. Have a great day :)

[@glennlydon3565]

Hi who is your camera man or woman 👍🏼

[@catherinefinn1427]

A really amazing guy and friend :)

[@adamshaw1032]

If you need a hand with paddles I’d always help you x

[@catherinefinn1427]

Thank you x

[@leftblank6036]

surely the locks can be done with wifi app?

[@catherinefinn1427]

No such luck!

[@leftblank6036]

@@catherinefinn1427 hehe I was just being 🙃 silly, nice accent you have ;)

[@catherinefinn1427]

Thank you :)))

[@allangeorgewainwright3812]

No need to go to the gym with locks like that 💪💪

[@catherinefinn1427]

True - they are very heavy

[@epcovanmaaren6459]

Hey,mis you both op KZbin 😿

[@catherinefinn1427]

I am back on KZbin, but no longer on water. Missing Boat-life at times xx

[@korkeykat]

Have you stopped living on a narrow boat is that why the videos have stopped? I miss your updates in your sexy outfits.

[@catherinefinn1427]

Unfortunately, I am back on land. I miss the morning views I must say. I have uploaded new videos, but they are not narrowboat related x

[@davidbonnett2422]

I find your boating video's very interesting, I have subscribe and will be watching all of them, plus your very attractive.

[@catherinefinn1427]

Thank you.

[@howsitgrowin]

Wow! You're beautiful! Are you single? Lol

[@Paul_C]

Eh, I don't understand what a 'wide beam narrow boat' is.

[@danensis]

An oxymoron.

[@johnstarkie9948]

Not even an oxymoron. It’s a contradiction in terms. It can’t be both ‘widebeam’ and ‘narrow’.