Boating Upbound Through Peterborough Lift Lock - Sit Back Sunday GoPro Cruise

[@ericlakota4400]

The land scape around the lock is amazing that amazing green green grass growing it's like a park

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

That's because it IS a park. All of the locks along the entire Trent Severn Waterway are mini national parks, as the TSW is operated by Parks Canada. Check my channel for much, much more info on the full 240 miles of this national treasure.

[@rickpyle4149]

That last lift is pretty cool, I've never seen anything like it befor

[@bhhardgr01]

that lift lock is fantastic...

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

That it is :-) Here's another video I produced on it, this time from land; kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKmzgHimrsmsmcU Be sure to check my Channel for over 100 videos specific to Ontario's 240 mile long Trent Severn Waterway (kzbin.info/aero/PLKhjT5kr2l2EFaPCqEgjxYofTvO9Mbh81). A beautiful area! Cheers, Paul.

[@stevebranch7371]

Hi Paul Judging by the time stamp on your post you have Saturday off. For me I am a retired Industrial Electrician. For some fun this year I worked at our local college teaching apprentice Electricians there first intake of methods. I do really enjoy this work. That said I still want my summer time off for boating and old car cruising. I can well imagine that like me you have made some trips to the boat over the winter. Just to sit at the helm and dream. I have our boat right here in our back yard so going to the boat is easy. I left the tarp open able at the stern. So I just untie some rope and I am in. I was picking up in the cabin as the inside was trashed by the previous owners kids. Not badly just a mess which fit into one garbage bag. Going through all the little storage spaces and finding treasures here and there. Planning out some mods to do in spring so I can gather up the parts and pieces I will need. The kicker motor will need shifting and speed controls as well as steering, that is falling into place nicely. Some new gages for the helm.

[@grantmarut7488]

That is so cool never seen anything like it

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

It's the tallest of its type in the world 👍 For more cool spots on our lovely TrentSevernWaterway, search my channel for videos from North America's only marine railway - at the Big Chute 😁

[@glenncunningham67]

Thanks that was greatgoing through in the spring and this was very good for me to see, we will post our trip as well,

[@stevebranch7371]

Hi Paul We were just showing this video to a friend of ours here in Redlands California. She was originally from Simcoe Ontario but lives here. We got the Knock on our door today by a police officer asking us to leave as we are now in mandatory at the park. So we have moved to our friends place here in Redlands for a few days.

[@MrLikeke]

Very cool. As you left the lift lock your stern was sucked in a bit towards the other vessel. You just gave me another cruise destination.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Ya, that was only me turning to starboard, then to port to get past that Trojan up there. Unlike some of my other maneuvers, that one was happily planned and executed as hoped for ;-) And yes, I would recommend it! Be sure to stay at the Peterborough municipal marina while there, as well; kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmfHp3Srj9N3ndk Cheers, Paul.

[@stevebranch7371]

Hi Paul We were watching this video this evening and saw our boat on the very last minutes. 3 years before we bought it. As we just got it this fall 2018. Yes we have a lot of work to do. The haul will be polished in spring and a new bemimi top made. Yes the ratty blue one has to go. This boat runs very well. Its small but very do able for us for now. Shall I say a good starter boat.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Small world, eh? Looks like you got yourself a Doral Tara? And yes, a great starter #boat, for sure.

[@stevebranch7371]

Wow Paul you said it looked like a Doral Tara! So I google imaged that name. Its surprizing how close they appear between the Doral Tara and the Bayliner !! Even the window's are configured the same. One or the other must have stolen the plans. Not sure which boat is more desirable but for now we will stay with our Bayliner 2555.@@BoatingWithBoogaboo

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

@@stevebranch7371 Yes, there was lots of 'liberating' of #boat designs back in the 80's ;-)

[@dalelewis1016]

I wish I would have known about this during our visits to the Welland Canal growing up, that Lock is unique

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

That lock at Peterborough isn't entirely unique, as there is one more Lift Lock at Kirkfield as well. Here's one of the many videos I've produced from there; kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnKUeGaMnNmsrpY Beyond the Lift Locks, there is one spot that is entirely unique to all of North America, and that is the Big Chute Marine Railway. That one is actually a carriage that submerges underwater and #boats drive onto it and are lifted out of the water and over a big, granite hill to the other side. You can check it out in this video I produced last year; kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnvRpX2poLJgnbc. If you'd like to see some drone shots from the Big Chute Marine Railway, be sure to subscribe to my channel as I'll be posting that in the coming weeks, as part of our 'Epic 2018 Boat Cruise' series - Playlist here; kzbin.info/aero/PLKhjT5kr2l2G9YFc4WkBlJ9CzwSGp92Pf Cheers, Paul.

[@craigphillips3154]

I can't be the only one who said at the 1:55 mark, "Don't stand your kid on the rail, you idiot!"?

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

ya

[@tencz57]

From watching and enjoying other video's of ya'll's . I must say . Your wife is a great 1st mate/Captain . She can really do it . Looks great also while doing it :) .!!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Yes, I'm lucky to have her 🙂

[@ruthemonteith7357]

Saw this today 8/4/17...it is a real neat thing to watch. Nice park to take the kids

[@toyman9642]

I've been through the Trent Severn system from Rice lake all the way to Georgian Bay. If you have the opportunity, it's a great trip.

[@mcaddicts]

The trent severn is pertty cool with two lift locks and a marine rail system. Still like how the Rideau uses the old school manual locks.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Yes and yes, but the Trent Severn Waterway still has a number of the old, manual locks in operation still as well. Story goes that when they were doing the last major overhaul of the system back in the mid 1960's, it was determined that if all the locks were to be upgraded to the hydrolic style, they would lose their historical status. . . We haven't (yet) done much more #boating on the Rideau other than the sea trial of our current #boat at Rideau Ferry two years ago. Looking forward to heading through the entire system in the not too distant future. Cheers, Paul.

[@mcaddicts]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo Cool I grew up near Rideau Ferry. Wasn't aware they still had old locks. That's cool they still have some.

[@djc9797]

Great video, fascinating to watch. Especially your deck crew 😘

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks. Lots and lots and yes, lots more from the entire 240 mile long Trent Severn Waterway on my channel 👍 And that lovely lady on the bow is non other Anchor Girl, my beautiful wife and First Mate of over 40 years!!

[@malcolmwatchorn243]

thanks that was very interesting

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Happy to share, Malcolm. That lock at Peterborough isn't entirely unique, as there is one more Lift Lock at Kirkfield as well. Here's one of the many videos I've produced from there; kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnKUeGaMnNmsrpY Beyond the Lift Locks, there is one spot that is entirely unique to all of North America, and that is the Big Chute Marine Railway. That one is actually a carriage that submerges underwater and #boats drive onto it and are lifted out of the water and over a big, granite hill to the other side. You can check it out in this video I produced last year; kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnvRpX2poLJgnbc. If you'd like to see some drone shots from the Big Chute Marine Railway, be sure to subscribe to my channel as I'll be posting that in the coming weeks, as part of our 'Epic 2018 Boat Cruise' series - Playlist here; kzbin.info/aero/PLKhjT5kr2l2G9YFc4WkBlJ9CzwSGp92Pf Cheers, Paul.

[@TheJanez59]

This lady on the boat is very smart person......!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

That's why I married her 😉

[@teddytheyorkielowellpenner777]

Been there done that .I'm so darn happy to say that

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Me too.

[@TheMonkeyrock77]

The first snow fall on our east side comes the last week of August to the first week of September. It's like clock work on the season chart. Last night was something different too. The Power Company shut all power off on this Reservation. Bad timing if you ask me. They should of done it in the summer weather rather than a Cool October night. Plus it really throws a house off when electric power is your only heating and cooking source. I always wondered what it would be like going through channel gates like your doing in this video. Someday maybe I'll be on a House Boat. Maybe.

[@djphilipj]

So cool.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

It is! Check my channel for a few more of us going over this - as well as all of thelocks - aboard Boogaboo 😃

[@djphilipj]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo I for sure will! Safe boating cheers mate!

[@RoadartamFluss]

another nice video for the shipspotting community

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Happy to help out!

[@sharpsh00ter111]

really like your vids they are so good for boaters that are cutious about locking through. also want to say you have a very pretty first mate there you are a very lucky guy

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks, Cleveland. Glad you enjoy the videos. And yes, I sure am one lucky guy 👍👍

[@captseamus]

Its not his mate ITS HIS DAUGHTER!! you sick prick

[@captseamus]

Make her stay in the rain with a white tshirt. You're ratings would really go up

[@StevenPerry48]

Hey, I really enjoyed the video. I had no idea locks were like this. Your wife seems to be a very good First Mate. She does a good job and looks very nice on the bow. . Steve

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks, glad you found my videos. We have a beautiful 240 miles of connected lakes , canals and waterways that one can travel from Lake Ontario to the south east, all the way to Port Severn at Georgian Bay in the north west. Be sure to check my Channel for lots more, including well over 100 videos specific to #cruising the Trent Severn Waterway (kzbin.info/aero/PLKhjT5kr2l2EFaPCqEgjxYofTvO9Mbh81). And yes, my lovely Anchor Girl does a wonderful job :-) Enjoy, Paul.

[@toyman9642]

Hey Adeel...you can get charts showing places to stop for meals, camp grounds, etc. along the way.

[@WestCoastWheelman]

So I'm assuming the mass of the extra foot of water they add at the top is what powers this magnificent contraption. Awesome, this is even cooler than the Falkirk Wheel because it's old as fuck.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

+WestcoastWheelman You got it. Check out this vid (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnKUeGaMnNmsrpY) for a look at the 'other' lift lock along the Trent Severn Waterway, for a full description of how these simple engineering marvels work - both after 100 years of service. Plus, we got the only marine railway in North America; kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn25h4eYdrNlh9E.

[@keithherbert6533]

love it

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

That was a nice day👍

[@RVgeeks]

We're here in Peterborough, and we'll be going through the lift lock tomorrow! 😃

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Awesome! You'll love the experience :-) If you're looking at doing any #cruising elsewhere along the beautiful, 240 mile long Trent Severn Waterway, I'd like to invite you to check out my Playlist that includes over 140 (!!) original videos from our adventures on the system here; kzbin.info/aero/PLKhjT5kr2l2EFaPCqEgjxYofTvO9Mbh81. Of course, the season is still young and we are looking forward to more cruising adventures this year - and more videos - so be sure to follow along! Cheers, Paul.

[@RVgeeks]

Thanks! We love it here. 😊

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

So do we 🙂 How long you in these parts for?

[@RVgeeks]

BoatsBeachesAndBars We’re beelining for the Maritimes, so not long, unfortunately. 😔 After a service appt or the RV and a quick meet-up with cousins in Montreal, we’re hoping to be past Quebec in no time. But this part of the world is on our radar now, so we’ll be sure to leave more time next time through.

[@peterdavies7912]

We visited this lock whilst staying with friends in Bridgenorth Ontario..yes!, that's really confusing for us Brits??

[@myaccount2914]

Whats confusing? We have lift locks in England, built way before this one.

[@SK22000]

Before there were elevators there were locks

[@DanT2406]

never seen anything like this place, looks like great fun but i dun like the entry lol :P nice boat aswell :)

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Part of Ontario, Canada's 240 mile long Trent Severn Waterway. From here, one can reach the Atlantic Ocean, Mississippi River, St. Lawrence Seaway, any one of the Great Lakes - even Australia! Check my Channel for an entire playlist of over 100 videos from this beautiful series of interconnected lakes, rivers and canals. Cheers!

[@christeraxell3011]

BoatsBeachesAndBars

[@hntrains2]

Smooth! How wide is this boat?

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

That beautiful Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge had a beam of 14'-3". Here's my playlist of all the videos I took with that boat in them; kzbin.info/aero/PLKhjT5kr2l2FaABQJSn3VVqd6SN930ICt

[@hntrains2]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo, thank you for the link! The boat looks very reliable. It must be a delight to be on it.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Actually, if you watch the first video in the playlist I sent you, you'll see that we sold that big ship in 2016 and downsized to a smaller express style Sea Ray. Was a great decision, as it really brought us back to longer cruising. But the story continues, as we ended up selling that smaller boat last year and moved up to something a little bigger. All the videos on my channel to show you what we got and how much we are loving it!

[@hntrains2]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo, I definitely need more time!

[@fitzsfixes]

It looks like snow.....as I'm sitting here looking out my window at snow! Not ready for this

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

+Fitz's Fixes I here you, buddy. We had snow flurries ourselves today :-(

[@captseamus]

Deck shoes should be a given. Protects the toes and foot... prevents slippery falls from dripping water lines on deck.. as the vessel's Captain you are responsible for the actions and safety procedures onboard. Of course you knew that right? Of course you did...

[@horsebee1]

What is the structure on the right of the canal at about 6.30. It looks like a turn table bridge of some sort

[@wilkiezoo]

It appears to be a railway swing bridge... goo.gl/maps/LmQ3hvrfK292

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

It is a railway swing bridge.

[@adeelakbar5643]

Nice video. I'm new to boating and want to do Trent Severn on my little 18' bowrider. Would you recommend that or suggest some resource for me.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

+Adeel Akbar Certainly! Take a look at my site TheWaterway.ca - it focuses on the entire Trent Severn Waterway, from end to end. You'll find it's complete, with all the locks listed, hours, tips and even a highly detailed Google Map that shows the complete Small Craft route. Have a look to see what you can find. Apart from that, I have produced a 76 minute long production video that takes one from 'Mile Zero' at Trenton on Lake Ontario, and through the 240 mile route, up to Port Severn on Georgian Bay. Best if all, it's presented from a boater's perspective. You can find more on it, along with a preview at both TheWaterway.ca and BoatsBeachesAndBars.com :-)

[@adeelakbar5643]

Thats great, I'll check these sites out. What maps do I require to do this trip. Do I need to buy them or can I get gps route and coordinates that I can load into my gps. My boat has a hummingbird gps in it and I have the handheld gps also. Someone told me that I require the paper maps but I think this information is dated.

[@Drobium77]

Really confused me for a minute there. First there is no Trent-Severn link in the uk, well, not for boats that wide. second, Peterborough is in the fens, which is flat as a pancake and mostly below sea level, and there are no locks that high. Then I heard the accent and face palmed :-D

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Reading the description would have helped you out. But don't worry, as most people never read my fully featured descriptions anyway. Pure speculation and assumptions are always much easier ;-) Cheers from 'this side' of The Pond, Paul.

[@Sailingon]

I was thinking the same. Fantastic seeing canals in other countries

[@BnMProductions11]

pmailkeey Canadians at one point were British people who sailed across the Ocean. We didn’t steal your names, your ancestors just used them again.

[@BnMProductions11]

@pmailkeey Neither do we, only very select parts of Canada where the French immigrated from France. If you actually came to Canada you would find most people dont speak any French.

[@BnMProductions11]

pmailkeey You seem to have some weird aggressive aversion to Canada for some reason. One of the most interesting and diverse nations in the world both ethically and geographically. Seems like a weird nation to choose as your absolute no go.

[@Elchapo62]

little kid sitting on the fence very close to the water.....thrill seekers.

[@br549lyfld9]

like to see whats behind the boat as well ...

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Looking for more? Check my channel, as I have literally hundreds of more #boating videos from our travels aboard our boat #Boogaboo!

[@Luke-cz9tm]

Is it possible to operate this solo?

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

In theory, yes, but a boat this size is a lot easier with an extra hand.

[@Luke-cz9tm]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo thanks but I meant the Lift Lock? Bit of a silly question I know...

[@SuperV8driver]

How much fuel did you burn? And how far did you travel?

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

I'm gonna have a full video with all the fuel, cost, distance, stops and more, coming up.

[@karleekakes420]

i swear i could hear someone token on a bong in this video lmao

[@rebelsnappingturtle5097]

Most of the boats have a lead blonde...do you rent them in Trenton?

[@karencalvert2040]

This is Peterborough not Trenton... It's called Trent Severn Water 😀

[@peterrussell9473]

Interesting, but I'm not sure it is the largest un-reinforced concrete stucture in the world. Pont du Gard is 160 ft tall and 1000 ft long.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks for your thoughts, but according to Wikipedia, that ancient Roman aqueduct was constructed of limestone blocks, not concrete. As advanced as the Romans were, their use of concrete was still in it's infancy at the time. That all said, I'm happy to have learned about the Pont do Gard structure. Cheers, Paul.

[@captseamus]

While going through US Lock and Dams the ALL deckhands (private and commerical) are required by State and Federal law to wear USCG approved PFD's... no exceptions

[@vetterfellow]

" Thank You !!! "

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching. I have lots more from Ontario, Canada's 240 mile line historic Trent Severn Waterway on my channel, so feel free to take a look around. Cheers, Paul.

[@williamlaudeman7157]

Regardless of how skilled or experienced, a slip could put you in the water, possibly unconscious after striking your head on a gunwale. Always deck crew must wear PFDs.

[@sweatyoldhag6625]

yeah and when your walking someone could shoot you in the chest, always where ur bulletproof vest

[@captseamus]

You guys act like this is the first time you secured a vessel.

[@furryhenry]

And I thought it was Peterborough England !

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

+fred bloggs Happy to help with the geography lesson 😉

[@kevanparker908]

Yes it looks like the sort of thing the Butterley company would have built (sadly they are no longer with us demolished a couple of years back) It works on the same principles as the Falkirk Wheel and the Anderton Boat Lift. Severn Trent no Derwent however?

[@donaldclifford5763]

One side goes up, as the other side goes down. Good common sense.

[@kevanparker908]

Both sides weigh the same as per Archimedes' principle.

[@shadowfax1220]

@@kevanparker908 only if the water levels are the same, but agreed, slight difference just overcome by power- In france they used a massive slope system to pull a "wedge" of water up and down and seem to remember the engine was around 10 hp !

[@hugoagogo4324]

I thought it was in England at first

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Me too. Not sure how I ended up in Canada!!

[@JohnSmith-pd1fz]

An american tourist in the UK once asked me why we'd named all our towns and cities after theirs...

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

That's funny, but it works both ways. Scroll down through the comments on this video to see some other of our Brit freinds being confused as to where this Peterborough is 😉

[@marshallbowen8693]

It gets even worse. In Ontario, we have Trafalgar and Nelson townships next to each other and containing the villages of Palermo and Bronte, both related to Nelson. My sons went to Nelson High School whose year book is called the Victory. Burnhamthorpe ( Nelson’s birthplace) Road runs through both townships. This area was settled just after the battle of Trafalgar. In Nelson there is the former village of Wellington Square (now Burlington) that used to be beside the village of Aldershot. Unfortunately, not enough people recognize the history contained in our place names.

[@timbits74]

thanks for the ride..... I owe ya a couple bucks for gas

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

+timbits74 No problem. Just give me your VISA card so you don't have to go out of your way ;-)

[@Ron-uq2hg]

Make your life easier. Get headsets with microphones so you can. Talk normally and be heard

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Ya, that's never gonna happen 😂

[@manfredbuchholz7126]

still boring call like i see it

[@JohnSmith-zv8km]

is this the most boring boating vid ever

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

I have do disagree with you, as I know for a fact that I have much more boring videos on my channel ;-)

[@JohnSmith-zv8km]

I defer to your greater knowledge. Kudos for posting it and good natured humour from you.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks John. A good sense of humour is a prerequisite for getting through life. Having had 10+ years experience on KZbin, I long ago came to realize that there are some very angry and sad people in the world - you should read some of the downright nasty and vile comments my vids have received over the years :-/ I now employ a very relaxed shrug to deal with most of 'em. It's too bad that my main goal in all of this (which is to inspire and hopefully allow folks to learn a little bit more about the world) is sometimes lost lost on a few unfortunate souls. Thankfully, most of my followers are having as much watching my videos fun as I do in producing them. That's what keeps inspiring ME :-) Cheers, Paul.

[@oliverdebattista4812]

Because you suck right down to sewers of India

[@manfredbuchholz7126]

boring

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

That's Boring, with a capital 'B' 😜🙈