69. Yelvertoft to The Ashby Canal - Part Nine - Hawkesbury Junction to Hillmorton

[@caligvla2066]

Hello , What a wonderful feeling to be able to travel on the channels in the middle of nature, thank you for your videos 👍

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

So nice of you to say. Thanks for watching. Cheers

[@starwater9828]

A wonderful series ... I hope when the "lockdown" is over we will get another long trip to binge watch.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I sure hope so, I'm looking to do some short trips and then a much longer one. All the best

[@scouseboater3294]

I DO LIKE YOUR VLOGS KEEP THEM COMING ENJOYED THE ONE WHEN YOU FIRST HIRED A NARROW BOAT AND ALL THE OTHERS KEEP THEM COMING BE SAFE

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks very much, it's good to be appreciated. Take care Alan

[@anthonybelcher8569]

Hi alan,l always find your amazing videos to be very interesting to watch,your voice is very relaxing to listen to in these troubled times,your awesome blog are very well set out,l just like listening to you speaking about your fascinating local facts ,of the area you visit along the canal system,on your narrowboat adventures,stay safe, carry on boating

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks again Anthony. I see you're catching up with some of last year's videos. I'm really glad you're enjoying them. Take care and keep safe.

[@andyfreer1343]

Nice scenery

[@homlehomer8205]

Glad you're back out on the cut enjoy it.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thank you so much, cheers.

[@robelliott8061]

Thanks Alan,another lovely video,good to see some nice people about,take care.rob.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks very much Rob, glad you enjoyed it.

[@AZC1949]

Another very enjoyable vlog, Alan. Thanks for letting me enjoy it. Cheers.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Cheeers Zach. Hope all well 👍

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Nice to see the class 66 thunder past

[@DaveJohns61]

Great video Alan, as usual... Thanks. And wow, that road bridge under construction has progressed a lot since I passed by a few weeks ago. :-)

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Dave glad you enjoyed it.

[@imyourvan9917]

Dear Alan, thank you for sharing one of the loveliest vlogs to date. I was so happy to see a boat with my namesake make an appearance "Josephine " 😊. Also much appreciated is the stunning greenery of the English summer now looking resplendent. Mart did call out, " Look out Alan, " as the canal narrowed but to no avail ! We will give you a top tip for in future.......Get yourself a nice pair of ladies high heel shoes so you may see ahead more easily 👠👠👠👠😜😂. Have a happy day thank you and kindest regards Joy & Mart x

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Dear Joy and Mart. Thank you for your lovely message. I was miles away in thought at the time of the incident. I would prefer to find a nice lady to look out for me rather than a high heel pair of shoes! I actually have on the boat, a half step often used by front doors and it is always on the deck in case I need to use it. This was the first boat I’ve seen called Josephine and it struck a chord with me, as some years back, I had a girlfriend of that name. Hope all well. Take care. Alan x

[@shaneweightman]

I’m in a shooting club, air rifles , that I attend weekly , when not in lockdown , that I attend every wk behind the greyhound pup , I live about 5 miles further down the Ashby , Nuneaton, cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks for commenting Shane, all the best.

[@TheBoatingAdventure]

Thanks for the video Alan. They are really getting on with that road bridge. Saw that on Phil's vlog not long ago. Lots of lovely helpers on this one. I'm off to walk the Ulverston canal this week as my boat is out of the water being anti fouled at the moment. Take care Alan.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Cabin Cruiser Adventure Many thanks. Enjoy your walking adventure and I hope all goes well with the boat. Keep safe. Alan

[@KeithGordon]

Lovely video, you meet such lovely people on the canal.

[@roar40s]

Are you by yourself today? I'm always by myself. How true.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Wouter Lensvelt - I often am but it is not a problem for me. Hope you soon find some company.

[@jamesfagan8474]

Great video Alan

[@russjones4034]

I really enjoy your videos and your narrative. A couple of questions I hope you will answer. Would you recommend a publication that can be purchased that shows each canal with landmarks and especially bridge numbers? I have often wondered why a small standing only platform approx. 18 to 24 inches high couldn't be manufactured and installed by the tiller and that would allow you to see over the bow or if not to expensive a hard wired camera placed in the bow with a screen on the stern so you could see 20 t0 30 yards ahead of you. I also know that money doesn't grow on trees. Smooth Boating. South Carolina.

[@dalejones4184]

Russ Jones The Nicholson’s guides to the Waterways are very good, which shows some local knowledge with shops and Public Houses.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Russ. I have noticed my deck is about 1 foot or 30cms lower than some trad/semi trad boats and I do have a half step to raise me up a bit when necessary. I wasn’t expecting a restriction, so just didn’t see it. My mind must have been elsewhere. I think a bow cam would take some of the fun element away. It may be useful on the odd occasion but I don’t think one is necessary. Regarding maps, I use 3 different types. Nicholson Waterways Guide; Pearson’s Canal Companion and Heron Maps. I prefer Nicholson. The maps are based on OS maps and all have North uppermost. Available on eBay. 7 main guides. I would recommend Guide 3 Birmingham and the Heart of England if you wanted to get one. Cheers

[@narrowboatlane2241]

Hasty is owned by good friends of ours. Hasty is 11 years old although you wouldnt guess. There is a few vlogs about it if you want to know more about the vessel. 😊

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Narrowboat Lane Thanks for the advice, I didn’t know that. I did some quick research and found that name has been used on several Tunnel boats over the years, so didn’t make any comment. I will research further.

[@narrowboatlane2241]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture it is modelled on the original tunnel tug. The owners a very clever chap. The enhine itself is something to behold.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Narrowboat Lane although I’m not an engineer, I am a Trustee of a steam museum in Somerset, so have an interest in all things steam but I’m not a techie! There are some clever people about.

[@narrowboatlane2241]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture tell me about it, My friend Keith has tried educating me about his engine but im afraid its rather wasted on me. Hes a mechanical engineer, he can tell you about every nu bolt and dimensions, what bearings he uses etc, very interesting stuff but i wouldnt stand a chance operating and maintaining it.

[@narrowboatlane2241]

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[@peterrussell9473]

There is plenty of room in that tunnel to pass.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Peter. I would expect that as two way traffic is allowed but some boaters I’ve spoken to have thought otherwise.

[@meskwaki54]

When you meet another boat are you not to slow down to "tick over" when passing? Some boats seem to be not slowing down.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

You should slow down when passing moored boats, but it's not so necessary when crossing other boats. The wake of the boat can slow you down, so you can need a bit more ooomph!

[@SoldiersDad]

It seems that some people are going quite fast. Is it that hire boats often go faster that the boats owned by fulltime cruisers

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

I would tend to agree, but one can't really generalise. Hire boaters are often pushed for time, as it's difficult to know how far you can get in the time you have, and if some go too far, they need to get back by travelling faster or more hours in a day. Cheers

[@nigelcrisp68]

Thanks Alan, another top video. A question though: At say 15.42 as you're approaching the tunnel there's a flashing red neon light on your top deck near the bow. I assume it's something to do with Wifi, or perhaps TV reception ?

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Nigel. It’s neither. It’s the bowcam. It took me a long while to work out where and how to mount it but I got there in the end. Cheers

[@RedfoxCGLM]

Greetings Alan What’s the point of the 2 lock gates at 2:30? Was there a change in the water level?

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Greg. It is a stop lock and would have separated two different companies water. Tolls would have been paid to pass through either way and there is a drop of about 9" to 1 foot (up to 30cm) in water level.