4. Narrowboat Cruise-Ware To The End Of The Lea Navigation-Part 2. Of Stanstead Abbotts To Hertford

[@jamesfblaisjr]

A most relaxing 50-minutes of slow cruising FREE of (disliked) sped-up footage and wholly inappropriate, unwelcomed music. Thanks for that...!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you James for the kind comment, it's appreciated!

[@uknick]

Hi Vince found you this morning - I’ve watched and subscribed to many, many narrowboat vlogs - it’s funny why some hold and retain my interest and some don’t. You have that rare magic ingredient.... so whatever you’re doing, keep it up. As a 61 year old in last throws of my work life, I dream of following your lead and am plotting a future “cruising the cut”. Keep it up I’m looking forward joining you on your narrowboat adventure!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks for the kind words Nick!

[@mikeyoung9810]

"Aitch looking rather splendid". Totally agree. Loving the detail and honesty and length. Only 15 minutes in but enjoying it.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Mike, glad your enjoying it so far!

[@Addieisgoinghome]

I enjoy the longer videos and no music. Also the commentary of course! 😊👍

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Lulu!

[@janphillips8052]

How much did I love this video. I grew up on the river lea. Rye House. My mother was born in Ware. My paternal great grandfather, Henry Silver, was the lock keeper at Hertford Lock for some years. This video brought some wonderful memories flooding back for me. I now live on the scottish/cumbrian borders, so this really was a joy for me. Thank you so much.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Glad it brought back some memories Jan! I would imagine there is some nice scenery where you live!

[@janphillips8052]

Yes some beautiful scenery here, but always enjoy a return visit to see friends and family. Im saving hard to buy a narrowboat. The pull of the water is very strong. ;)

[@kenjackson4669]

!0 out of 10 cool calm and collected .Loving your videos. Doing all of that by yourself takes an immense amount of confidence.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Ken, I might look confident, but I'm not really, it's all been a massive learning curve, not only the boat handling but everything that comes with this lifestyle!

[@bigm6649]

Of all the narrowboat channels I've watched, Vince is the bloke who I'd most enjoy having a pint with.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Big M that's nice to know!

[@leslielutz1874]

One man shows are very helpful. Glad you took the time to video everything. Those gazebos !!!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Leslie, Yes the Gazebo's are beautiful!

[@patchthesinclair5896]

Passing under the A10 ... just the change in sound, from the soft murmuring music of your gently graceful progress to the aggressive attack of fast flowing fury. A reminder that you have found your place and pace.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Well put Patrick!

[@simonticehurst5899]

I’ve yet to get my dream boat but thanks to people like you i can learn from the mistakes that novices like me will no doubt still make but be a bit more savvy,as they say (every days a school day) Great video keep up the great work.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

You'll pick it up Simon, just take your time and learn from the mistakes!

[@edowlut2004]

I liked the long vlog, very interesting, those locks looked like hard work for a single boater

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you, Hard work for me, probably not for an experienced boater!

[@allanmarshall4582]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle practice makes perfect. Take your time and keep the boat secure front and back.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

@@allanmarshall4582 I'll try to Alan!

[@dezmondweghe2588]

Good videos' & nice that you do Not spoil them with music' as people like me watch these' videos for the scenery & quiet enjoyment of the landscape's & your descriptions of places & useful information about the history of many places 'we' would not have otherwise been to nor had the opportunities' to go there' ('we' are 'Old' sailing enthusiasts' on the sea' for many years') - also your turn was 10/10 mainly because you took it slowly & carefully & did not bump anything' - that we' could see in the video' > great to hear the sounds of the motor & the natural sounds around where you travel through > have fun too ? >

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Dezmond, Your comment is much appreciated!

[@stuartgriffin4203]

Excellent stuff and thanks for sharing.....Cannot believe I live 3 miles from Hertford and never been able to find that canal..All the best and good luck on your adventure...wish I was brave enough to take the plunge and start cruising.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Stuart, yes make the effort to find it, because it is pretty. Remember that you are a long time dead! So if you dream about doing something in life, go for it, what's the worst that can happen?

[@stuartgriffin4203]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Great advice and very true ...hope you had a nice cup of tea !!!...The only thing holding me back is fear lol

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

@@stuartgriffin4203 Yes I did thanks, I was gasping by the time I got back to Ware!

[@margaretbedwell58]

I would definitely give you a 10 out of 10 on that last bit. They sure didn't give you much room to turn around. That was a great job. Well done. I don't think this would have been my first choice for a cruise....too crowded through London and this bit at the end...would have totally discouraged me from the river. I kept think of being stuck in a parking lot when I was just learning to drive. It took me 1/2 hour to get out of it in the dark. These 2 videos gave me the same white knuckle experience. Thanks for sharing and good luck on the way back. Have a Blessed day.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Very generous marks, thank you Margaret! Too many boats in Hertford to moor up anywhere. I didn't get to see what the town was like! I wasn't full of confidence when I first started narrowboating either!

[@johnbowyer6902]

Absolutely a 10 for your, I believe, your first winding. Well done. John

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

You're very generous John! Thanks Vin!

[@andyscales1060]

The intake house is the start of London's water supply built several hundred years ago by i beleive sir humphrey middleton

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Interesting! My ancestors would have drunk that water!

[@cliffespin4086]

Okay, 10/10 for the winding.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Cliff, very generous with the marks!

[@mralekito]

I like your videos, I keep them on while I work on my computer. They are very relaxing. It's a great pace of life that you have.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks mralekito, after rushing about working in the Rat Race for 40 odd years it still takes a bit of time to adjust to this slow pace!

[@mralekito]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle I know what you mean as I'm still in that rat race! It's good to see another way of life.

[@DesdomonaChild]

So impressed watching these, and loving the scenery. I feel like I'm on the boat myself. Thanks

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@absolutebollox]

Enjoyed that Vince looking forward to the next one...

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Tel!

[@absolutebollox]

Narrowboat Cruising & Lifestyle So I had my first night back at work last night after Shielding for 4 months and it got me thinking what Vince’s plan for the future. I haven’t quite grasped what your plan is so I thought just. ask and so... Have you retired? Are you going to moor up somewhere and live from that location? Are you going to travel up through the canal system and find somewhere to settle And lastly where do you get fuel from I’m guessing your fuel storage is massive but how much do you use? I’m interested to learn only this going to work is getting on my nerves😂

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

@@absolutebollox Hello Tel, the plan is to continuously travel at a slow pace around England and Wales for as long as the funds last, and as long as I'm healthy enough. As you know I'm not lazy, so if I have to, i will get the tools out again! Aitch has got the same engine as a London Taxi, so it's economical. There are fuel points (mostly boat yards) that sell pink diesel (cheaper) as you use your engine to charge your electrics, heat your water etc. tax on fuel is very low. I have tried to get rid of all my debts, because like you said it's getting on your nerves, I realized I was knocking my pipe out just to pay Debts and Taxes. Hope that answers your questions Tel. speak soon Vin

[@absolutebollox]

Narrowboat Cruising & Lifestyle Sounds Idyllic Have you got a route and time schedule worked out it must be a massive undertaking to plan everything I’d love to travel up to somewhere picturesque and spend a day with you and take a look at Aitch Just a thought...you should consider advertising weekend breaks where people could spend a day or two with you and get a taste of life on a narrow boat It would definitely help to fund your journey and possibly keep you sane We bought a holiday home and use it quite a lot it’s probably where we will retire to when the time comes and also offers a care free lifestyle although the ground rent constantly goes up which is worrying The canals have always appealed to me as do all the rivers my aunt and uncle had a boat on the river Ouse moored just outside St Neots I loved going there Stay safe👍

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

@@absolutebollox No time schedules Tel, (trying to take as much stress out of the game) no real plans other than to explore and discover places that I've never been to or seen! Costs £900 a year to put Aitch on the waterways, that includes all the waterpoints, rubbish points, toilet emptying facilities etc. When I get through London and settled, tap me up and we will do something. There is a lot of maintenance on one of these Narrowboats so that will keep me busy! I've not been doing it long enough to give you a fair assessment of it all, but so far I'm loving it! speak soon Vin

[@pwatsonuk]

Having grown up in Ware (and still having family there) it's nice to hear about your impressions of the town. There used to be a malting by the short arm you saw shortly after going under the road bridge, and possibly a mill before that so I've always assumed it was for that. The 'old' wooden bridge isn't actually that old (in the scheme of things) - Modern things not lasting as well as they should!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks for the information Peter, I did read that Ware was the premier town in England for Maltings back in the day, and yes it is a beautiful little town!

[@richardparkin364]

Smoooooth move at Ware lock !

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Would have been a nice mooring outside that pub Richard, but such is life!

[@richardparkin364]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Sorry no pub mooring. hope you got somewhere down river that was nice for the night ! not sure but think that brick building at the start of the meads was and still poss.is is a pumping station connecting and pumping water from the river to the commercial canal. great vid again ! take care .

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

@@richardparkin364 Cheers Richard that sounds about right!

[@woodenlad8551]

Great journey super looking boat ⛵

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks wooden lad, for the kind words!

[@ericleach7074]

Limited vocabulary??? Vince, don't apologise for who you are mate. You're coming across just fine. Hopefully, one day when I get a narrowboat, We'll meet up. We have a similar sense of humour. Good luck on your travels.

[@ericleach7074]

By the way, that looks like a great training ground for newbies.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Eric, Good luck with the Narrowboat!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

@@ericleach7074 Yes, a bit challenging sometimes when you are a bit Green at the game! But lovely scenery & places to visit!

[@colinhawkins6853]

Great to see that you are enjoying your new life afloat. 8/10 for the winding!!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Colin, very generous with the mark out of ten!

[@ronwebster4408]

Hi what a super trip up the river to Hertford , you are doing well already as a new boater. Like to make a comment on that lock you did. Double width locks on rivers and canals can vary so much for various reasons but in general I have found that if the paddle is raised about a 3rd travel on the same side as the boat with the boat back toward the bottom gate, the flow of water will cross the lock go down the other side and back again holding it against the wall its on. When all is settled raise paddle further, go and hold rope cos it will have slackened and you will be in control. I also found on double locks just opening the boat side gate should be enough to continue out meaning all your work is done from one side of the lock. Look forward to the journey back. (PJ)

[@ronwebster4408]

Sorry me again should have said this theory applies to going UP only as going DOWN, the CILL is a serious consideration. (PJ)

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Ron for the sound advice!

[@davidodilorenzo5294]

10/10 for the winding Vince... and do watch out for those paddles. I've known a spinning windlass to knock teeth out and break jawbones..! Loving your vlog just as it is. I live in Cornwall but am from London with fond memories of Ware and Hertford. And an accent I no longer hear all too often. I'm a bit behind you but determined the get on the cut in the not too distant future. Assuming you already know about the Open Canal App... take care and I look forward to your next adventures...

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Very generous with the winding marks. I love Cornwall, my favorite place in England. Good luck with getting on the waterways, it's a long slog to get on here (took me about 3 years) so if you really want it, start making some moves. All the best Vin

[@sharon2180]

Lovely thanks

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

That's Quite Alright!

[@susanmcnamara1173]

Loved every minute,what a terrific job you did especially as it’s your first cruise 👍👏❤️

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you Susan!

[@jbzoom]

I'm watching this from India - in 1968 my family bought a boat from what used to be Blank's Boatyard in Stanstead Abbots, I think that's now the Marina. Between 1977 and 1990 I lived in Ware. So your videos are bringing back many memories. Only problem I have is that your camera's talent for filming mosquitoes, etc. makes me keep trying to swat my computer screen as we have lots of those things in India. New Gauge House is the start of the "New River" which takes water from the River Lea where it's still clean and takes it to London as part of the water supply. (Opened in 1613). There is (or use to be) another intake near Stanstead Abbots from the Great Amwell Spring. Really enjoying your videos and hoping to retire to the canals myself.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks jbzoom, some good info about the River Lea. Good luck with your plans! Vin.

[@clivesquire6463]

top winding mate 10 out 10 if that was your first one!!!! loving your uploads keep them up coming stay safe and happy boating .

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Clive, very generous marks (more luck than judgement) Vin

[@nigeldavies1037]

10 fair play 👍

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Nigel, very generous!

[@TheRogey1]

10 out of 10...well done😀

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Very generous Roger!

[@barryuk676]

Just starting to follow your journey as I like your style of presentation and of course the stunning scenery, looking forward to seeing how you go on, good luck and keep dry side up.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Barry, hope you enjoy the others mate!

[@richardfoote4518]

Good job and I give you a ten out of ten on turn around. I like the way you name landmarks and building names even if you don’t know what they are, if I’m that curious I can research name.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Very generous Richard!

[@kathyowens9901]

So happy you showed us the lock, it's very interesting, all the trials and tribulations.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Kathy, glad you found it interesting!

[@richardparkin364]

Still got me eye on yer !

[@Tandan.]

you do very nice vlogs,you are top 5 on my list (have 3 more)...No,15,anyway i call me "narrowbholic" (look on narrowboats 4-8hrs/day) and i like your vlogs very much,no music and fun comments. Take care

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Mr noob, that's nice to know!

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

10/10……a master already! Aitch likes you.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

You're too generous Rikki!

[@narrowboat-nonsense]

Very well done Vince.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you Keith!

[@HorshamSteve]

Thanks for sharing the journey

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

That's OK S N, thank you for watching!

[@patriciaparker7786]

Oh well done Vince, that turn was rather scary, but you made it look easy. Great to follow your journey, learning all the time, us as well as you. Keep them coming.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks XXX

[@clivesquire6463]

I also hope you got somewhere to moor up for that well deserved cuppa mate cheers👍

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I had to wait a couple more hours Clive (I was parched)

[@fiesta142]

Nice to see the other boats as you pass 👍

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Yes Stephen, there is plenty to see! Most are trying to make a home on the Rivers and Canals!

[@paulfreeman1641]

Hi Vince was another great trip was lovely to see Broxbourne remember fishing there; didn't catch much though🤪 Also if you had known when going through Waltham Abbey you could have had a lovely Pie and Mash in the town. Have been there several times absolutely gorgeous, apparently used to be Dave Beckham's favourite haunt. Anyway keep them coming and good to see your ship mate is pulling her weight 😉👍 Good luck with getting through the old smoke..

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Paul! Wished I would have known about the Pie n Mash shop as I have a craving for it (hope I'm not pregnant) Clare done really well. See you on the next one!

[@steveallen5087]

Good job turning!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Steve, I'm trying hard but will make mistakes along the way, but the turn wasn't great but I was happy with it!

[@Rovinman]

10 out of 10 for the turn in the hammerhead. The Willow, could do with a bit of pruning ! Great Vlog Vince ! Very relaxing, You're learning all the time ! Soon get your weight down. See you on the next one ! Take care and Stay safe ! Stu xx

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Hello Stuart! I was a rookie narrowboater in them days! I think that was the second time that I moved a narrowboat (bit nervous) Thanks for the good marks, and hope to see your comments on tomorrows vlog!

[@linda-g]

Gorgeous scenery, I'd be taking photos all the time.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Hello Linda, yes it is very beautiful around Ware and the town has a nice vibe about it too!

[@thinktankboulevard]

Nice channel Vince ,seem to be hundreds of narrow boat channels now but you just keep doing what you are doing it's good. Be proud of yourself would love that opportunity .Concidering you are new and alone you are doing really well mate,i have Subbed and will follow your new venture.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you, glad you like it! I will just carry on being myself. I appreciate the nice comment Vince!

[@danensis]

Very nice, a few (hopefully helpful) comments if I may? AN intake house is where water is taken from the river for an industrial process (or for drinking water) You may want to reduce the lenth of your centre line. If it falls off the boat it looks as though it's long enough to wrap round the prop. In a lock, if you open the paddle on the same side as the boat, the water will keep the boat into the side. At 39:12 there looked to be moorings on the Armco? When winding, if you stick the nose in, and push the tiller right over, you should be able to drive the back end across.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks for All the useful tips danensis!

[@kimdeakin7678]

Great videos well done

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you Kim!

[@outandabout5247]

just watching this again Vince, back in the 70s, my brother used to work at the massive Pharma company. He used to look after the test animals!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

I done some electrical work in there as well Jeff, back in the day!

[@outandabout5247]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle they still have some places around here i think!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

@@outandabout5247 I just put another vid out this morning, you might find interesting Jeff!

[@Jakejesus]

such a great and fun series!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Jake!

[@Jakejesus]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle No problem, keep the videos coming!

[@Disblair]

Just started watching your videos and loving them.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks James, that makes it all worthwhile!

[@alex-E7WHU]

Newgate intake house is the start of the new river which supplies reservoirs in norf London somewhere..

[@daveoliver3028]

Just started following watched all so far looking forward to your journey 👍

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks for watching them all Dave, hope you enjoyed them! Cheers Vince.

[@rubbberrobbie]

We all make those mistakes... But only when people are there to watch you of course! Been a long time since I've been that way but will do again soon.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

What's even worse Robbie, if there is nobody about to see those mistakes I get the camera out and show them to thousands of people!

[@marvelkocay4974]

I like the way you keep the camera on the scenery when you are talking. Good job.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Glad you like that Marvel! Rather the camera is on the scenery than on me!

[@edwinaflaxman9319]

impressive. 10/10

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you Edwina!

[@cousinjack2841]

Lovely Jubbly that was. Thanks.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Cousin Jack!

[@borderreiver90]

Must look amazing in autumn with the colours.....

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

It's a lovely time of the year to be on the canals and rivers!

[@tonycarter3756]

Try opening the paddle on the same side as the boat the water pressure should keep the boat on the side you want it.Nice video!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Tony for the good advice I will take that on board, the only problem was both them Locks only had one paddle in working order!

[@tonyshipley8936]

Hi Vince, I admire everything your doing our house is up for sale when sold where looking into doing canal life keep up the vlogs thanks Tony

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Tony, and good luck with the boating!

[@sollywa]

Lovely videos 📹 Keep posting and keep cruising

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks for the kind comment Selim!

[@stephaniewilson3955]

FYI, you are supposed to give way to canoeists and sailing vessels (how, I have no idea). I love that you just show your trips in normal time. It is soothing and gives us time to enjoy the views. (BTW, I thought your first Winding was good. Probably because you took your time over it.)

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks for the info Stephanie! Glad that you find them soothing!

[@5581debdo1]

Glad i found your vlogs today. All well filmed and very enjoyable. Definitely not too long. Safe journeys!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Debbie, glad you're enjoying them!

[@borderreiver90]

A nice quiet cruise with lovely scenery....

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Bit of a long video, that one was!

[@djsoulUK]

Cheers Vince, good first expedition.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks DJ Soul

[@leeds3331]

Great new life style well done pal hope to get some running costs licence costs etc.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks, I'm keeping a tally of everything, so when my first year is up I will show the costs!

[@leeds3331]

@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Hi, Thanks look forward to that got your self a new subscriber keep safe !

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

@@leeds3331 Thanks for subbing and look after yourself!

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

VERY WELL PRESENTED. GOOD TO VIEW. THANK YOU

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers that's nice of you!

[@adrianfeek7424]

Mate I'm really enjoying watching you and Atich I'm a solo boat owner I started July this year with my plastic boat I may not be able to go far because she runs on petrol and ill definitely watching more of your vlogs

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Adrian, good luck with the boat!

[@Dontremainatadpole]

That was better then watching Netflix lol great vid mate I thought that tune at the end was a 10/10

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks for that! Glad you are enjoying them!

[@keithweybury5212]

Hi Vince great cruise up the Lee and well done on the turn around at the end. Cheers Keith from Melbourne Australia.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Keith! Glad you liked it mate!

[@haroldhorseposture9435]

No need to apologise for a long vlog , 50 minutes passed in no time at all ! Enjoyed it immensely . Hope it sinks in that your living the life; the sooner it does , the longer you have to enjoy ! Me so envious ! BTW , wot's happened to part 1????? Great stuff, Sir.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Harold for the nice comment, glad you enjoyed it. Yes I see what you mean, I should have titled it Part 2.Stanstead Abbotts to Hertford!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers for that Harold I've changed the title to make more sense!

[@blacklablover2982]

Great video and well done on the winding😁

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Black Lablover!

[@garym518]

That’s the only way to wind slow and steady.well done.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks GM, and that was very slow and steady!

[@keironmcgill2406]

Great video!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Keiron!

[@georgesmith8113]

Great ride! Didn’t mind the length…very enjoyable! 👍👊😎

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Long video that one George!

[@jasoncorr9910]

like a pro well done, look forward to next episode

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks mate!

[@deanwhittle2132]

Really enjoying your channel.i hope to do this one day too! I like your straight talking.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Dean, I try to stay true to who I am, and not put on an act!

[@robintidd8808]

Wel done for first time better than mine try a bit less on the thotal and the tiller less is more 😉

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

OK thanks Robin, I'm getting a better feel for how Aitch operates by the day!

[@zumbieuk]

It's a ten for winding.Really enjoying your blogs.where do you plan to go next? I live in Stalbans,never really thought of the river lea,and towns to visit.didnt realise how nice it is.thanks for showing us

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks zumbieuk, very generous with your marks, you're not really that far away in St Albans. I plan to go up the River Stort that's another River that's not been shown in any detail on these type of channels!

[@martyndavison5259]

My Father used to tell me stories about swimming in the river Lee down in the London end ( Yuk ) near Walthamstow In the 1920s . hope to see this part when you go through London ! Cheers from OZ

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Hopefully I will show that area Martyn!

[@nathantaylor357]

Another nice vid 👍🏻 only another 1980+ miles of canals to explore 😉

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Nathan, That's gonna take me a while to do!

[@nathantaylor357]

Narrowboat Cruising & Lifestyle No rush

[@j.dp.4134]

Hi Vince, came across your channel and I have to say that I am enjoying your adventures very much. I look forward to following you along your journey. Best regards from New Jersey USA...

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you , glad you're enjoying the Vlogs! All the best Vince.

[@willhaggis1377]

Really enjoying your vlogs , good on you for going for it,

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thank you William!

[@uknick]

What about sharing a bit of your back story Vince - particularly the decision to "sell up" and buy a narrowboat? Also the process of choosing a boat, what you looked for and deciding on Aitch?

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Hello Nick, I will do that in future episodes, when I'm babbling on going down the Waterways!

[@bobi2582]

Nicely done on that dead end!

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Cheers Bob!

[@roykemp4941]

Enjoyed the cruise mate,7.5 out of 10 for the. three point turn.,

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Roy, high praise indeed, I thought it was about a 6 for the turn!

[@vonmikeore]

winding: 10! very enjoyable, like your commentary, especially details like solo through the lock. Is the solar performing well?

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Mike, Very generous with the Winding marks. Where there are not a lot of places to moor the boat around here, the last couple of moorings have been under trees (not so good) but working fine before that!

[@kathleenlench4087]

Try and open the paddle on the side your boat is the water hits the other side and then comes back and pushes your boat against the side

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks for the tip Kathleen, I will remember that, didn't have much choice on them locks as both only had one paddle working, but if I go back I will tie up on the same side as the working paddle (if I can remember)

[@borderreiver3288]

Must be an absolute picture in Autumn....

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Yes it was a pretty picture up this way!

[@lesmumford8426]

I would sure be hesitant to walk those gunnels to get to a bollard for the centerline or get back on the boat that way. wouldnt take much to bounce you loose and get pinned between the boat and the wall. But that's just me.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

OK Les, I'll take it on board, and be mindful of that!

[@ianwhiting8822]

The water bus has to wind in the same spot, that final bridge is low! Have to say the bottom gate at Ware lock is bloomin' heavy.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Wasn't impressed with that lock! When I was there it was in a poor state! Hydraulic fluid leaking everywhere. Environment Agency maintain it, I'd say not very healthy for the water life!

[@glynnbrown9063]

Really enjoyed the vlog mate. Take care

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Thanks Glynn you too!

[@courtenaybarber2555]

I like your silent video followed by added commentary when editing. C

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Glad you like that Courtenay! Not everyone does!

[@allanmarshall4582]

Did someone close the lock gates for you, after leaving the lock. Good to see you getting used to cruising more .

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

No Allan, the etiquette up here on the river Lea is that you wind the paddles down but leave the gates open as you exit! Yes getting a bit more comfortable with it all thanks!

[@jillipepper5353]

Newgate was a prison wasn’t it? Or is it Highgate? An intake house would be the office where inmates would be taken to be registered, given prison garb, I suppose, I only know from reading books so hopefully someone better informed than me can help. You did fine winding , I’d have been stuck sideways 🤣😂🤣

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Hi jillipepper, yes Newgate was a famous prison in days gone by. I thought it must be something to do with water, but who knows, you could be right!

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Nothing to so with prisons !!! Its where water is taken from the Lea & fed in to the New river. That took me three minutes looking on the internet.

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

@@WhiskeyGulf71 I didn't have to look on the Internet to find out that not all the arms on the Lock Gates are painted white, on the Shropshire union canal they are painted GREY! Just Saying!

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Narrowboat Cruising & Lifestyle Not sure what you are just saying ? This thread was about the intake house not lock gates. Whether or not the Shropshire has grey gates is irrelevant mate, the arm ends everywhere else i've seen are painted white to make them visible from a distance.

[@MrCptjohn]

Very quiant gazebos ,so picturesque.not keen on the mossies 😆

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Ware is a lovely place! What's wrong with them mossies, that's the only wildlife That I've filmed so far ha ha!

[@Peter-nv3wu]

Is there any rule about who gives way to who on rivers and canals ? Watching you approach and pass the moored narrowboat and moor for Ware lock made it look so simple but I cant believe it's really so simple, did it take very long before you before you were doing it as perfect as you are doing it now and did you occasionally "bump" other narrowboats when going into a lock or getting into a space for mooring in the early day's when you were not as experienced as you are now ? After you went under the A10 and everything suddenly changed to open countryside, could you have moored up along there if you wanted to and stayed for as long as you wanted ? I don't understand the mooring rules yet. When you had to do a 180 degree turn at the dead end, you made it look so simple, does Aitch have a bow thruster ? Thanks for filming all your journey, it was really nice to see it from start to end and to see how the scenery suddenly changes !

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Most of it is common sense! You give way to sail boats, or approaching a bridge you give way if the oncoming boat is closer etc. The problem I found was confidence! Even the most experienced boater has bumps and scrapes. You can moor anywhere on the towpath side for 2 weeks unless otherwise sign posted. No, Aitch has no bow thruster! Secret is to take your time and don't let anyone rush you! Cheers Vin