BRIDGEWATER CANAL BREACH The Building of The First Two Cofferdams! BIG UPDATE

[@TaylorsAboardaNarrowboat]

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[@rachelcamm4990]

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[@DaFreshbreeze]

Thank you for the update. I’m happy for you all that the weather is warming (not below freezing all day/night). Amazing to see how quickly Peel Holdings have responded to this disaster. Everything is now being organised and coordinated from what I can see, from welfare checks on boaters to getting in a VERY quick system to get everyone refloated

[@nicholashillyard8604]

Great to see they are working on the site, both sub contractors and farmers,

[@HellyAvard-xt6mz]

Well done Josh such great photography. Great news Diane I am thinking Peel Holdings will hopefully pay for some if not all your Marina costs. I hope so any way! Looking forward to Josh’s next installment. Thank you. Your positivity is awesome.

[@madyottoyotto3055]

It's a long shot but I have had a few props like this off with thin bottle jacks and a lot of heat Last time you had the right torch but because that's such a chunk in the middle it really needed a lot of pre heating in my opinion Not an expert only worked on them for a few months

[@tidescapefilms]

Finally a KZbinr who actually knows how to use a drone. No random jitters or direction changes. Just lovely smooth and some subtle parallax. Awesome work mate!

[@matmul4850]

Yea fair play he's good with the drone 👍

[@Evasapprentice]

Very good😊

[@thomasdalton1508]

Yes, it's good content. I don't think it's entirely legal, though! You are supposed to stay within sight of the drone at all times rather than relying on the camera (since the camera only shows you one direction, so you can't see all around the drone in order to stay safe) and he's often flying long enough distances that I don't believe he's in sight of the drone.

[@roberthindle5146]

He's just very good at videography - filming, editing and post - full stop.

[@ptaylor5014]

@@thomasdalton1508 How do you know the drone is out of sight? he does edit his videos and moves around alot.

[@nsbmiller]

I just want to say to you all that all three of you deserve medals for what you have done for us all, who are watching the disaster on the Bridgewater Canal, from afar. Have learned *so* much about what happens when a canal is breached and you're all taking your temporary imprisonment with such good humour.... I'd be completely furious, whereas you are just taking it as an opportunity to educate the rest of us. And for that I, for one, am VERY grateful. Keep up the good work and I hope that very soon you are back afloat and can continue on your adventure. Thanks x

[@Jacobtheunwise]

Deserving a medal for journalism that's benefiting his KZbin channel is pretty ridiculous. Before the incident he barely got 5k views and is now getting 100k...

[@gingermolinero8386]

I have to comment on the fact that you are giving compliments to those doing good work. So many would only show the negative. You are in my good thoughts

[@RaraAvis1138]

That farmer is awesome for doing that. And so are you!!! Thank you!❤

[@zeenatbaer138]

What a very clever system to create the dam ... well done Peel Holdings for getting the work underway, credit where credit's due. Shout out for the farmer too ... poor guy had his fields ruined and like all of you is just getting on with it. Yes I really hope he will be compensated. Many thanks Josh and family.

[@harridan.]

i was expecting a much stronger structure, it looks very flimsy. i have had years of experience building dams in mud as a child.

[@nancyspringston8547]

I am pleased that the different authorities are taking good care of the boaters who are caught in this breach and making sure you are all safe, have medications, etc. Hugs to you guys!!

[@stephenlockhart4422]

Hi Josh… hope you are all doing ok. I’m on the Bridgewater moored at BMBC at Runcorn. Some years ago we had the Portadam guys in to build a similar dam to enable us to drain the slipway and remove the water to expose the drydock gate at the BMBC club. This was to rebuild the gate sill and other maintenance jobs. The Portadam guys were very professional and helpful throughout the 6 week process. I must say it did feel strange working on the bottom of the dried out canal, with the dam behind us holding back a 6ft wall of water. 😳 Regards… Steve 👍

[@bigmort6916]

Hats off to the owners of this canal, they have pulled out all the stops , credit where credits due 🎉

[@LordBarrington428]

I think that they have a legal time requirement.

[@jonathanpringle8238]

they are only sealing off the canal. repairs will never happen, peel are notorious for that

[@andrewpease3688]

If only they had invested in it this would never have happened.

[@jonathanpringle8238]

@ you have more chance of the queen rizing from the dead than peel ever maintaining or paying for infrastructure

[@MoiraVesty]

The drone footage is awesome, thank you for being so talented. Much appreciated

[@davidhainsworth4811]

As an engineer I found this really interesting and informative, well done 👍

[@69spook]

Retired engineer here. Ditto.👌

[@TheTillerPeopleNarrowboaters]

Thank you for the latest update. Your videos keep it in the public eye & we're sure this results in the work being done more quickly 🤔👍

[@janisbryan5264]

Really good point 👍🏻

[@nerdgarage]

Brings new meaning to the classic line "Once more into the breach".

[@vc4154]

Brilliant work again Josh especially the graphics of the coffer dam that you showed, it explained it well. For sure i know more about canal workings than before i subscribed to your chanel, so thank you.

[@oldncarvingJohn]

What a brilliant and simple system. Peel Holdings appear to be doing all they can. You doing a fantastic job Josh. I have just one complaint. You have me addicted to your interesting life and watching many hours of your back catalogue. 😀

[@harridan.]

i don't think it will last a century.

[@oldncarvingJohn]

@harridan. Maybe not but hopefully a few years while they repair the breach. Easily replaced if needed. I am amazed continually by innovation. Not aways high tech solutions are needed.😀 I have subscribed to your channel so if you post I will know. My channel is a bit eclectic.

[@alanglass8161]

Your daily coverage is brilliant, highly infectious and loving it. Well done.

[@lamarw7757]

It's good to see everyone joining in to clean the trash from the canal. Had me worried for a bit.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I sure hope someone here can get you hooked up with the drone company for a sponsorship, you have definitely earned it !!! After all, you are the one bringing this information to the world !! I happy to hear they are checking in on y’all and making sure you have everything you need !!! Blessings

[@langdalepass]

What a great and unique record of this whole event from the night when the breach occurred to the fixing of the dams. Not only the drone and held held camera footage but also your commentaries, and those of your family too. Really great work.

[@karter5351]

Looks like the team building the Cofferdams have all the gear and plenty of idea. Swift progress and also good to see the farmer re-digging that brook

[@missmerrily4830]

So interesting to be able to see a cofferdam being constructed in this efficient way. Thank you!

[@tonysandland1814]

When I was a boat engineer at Brummagem Boats I devised a way to take the prop shaft out while boat in water.saved the company thousands in cranes.Great footage josh.keep well the Taylors.😊

[@lynnstorey8020]

Well done for your ingenuity

[@wookfoot8408]

I love mums Blue glasses!!! They are awesome, she's got such a great sense of style❤❤

[@vivellasmum]

I can't wait for my updates from Josh & to see Dianes smiling face with her crocheted blanket over her knees ( I LOVE those bankets!). Ooops sorry, mustn't leave Andy out lol. Your videos are a joy, I'm so glad to have found you guys, the editing and presenting are just superb, Josh you are just a natural and so nice to watch, I think it's your calm manner! When you finally leave I will miss the daily updates but will look forward to your weekly cruises.

[@suzannekelly4882]

Yes, I'm from Australia. I look forward each day now to the daily videos. Drone views are magical. I have now fallen in love with narrow boats.

[@colin125gwr]

Fantastic footage as usual Josh that Digger driver's gotta move on they ought to get him to repair the embankment he'd be finished in no time

[@danielleclare2938]

I feel this may be the ending of many waterways like this. Too bad because the charm, history, beauty of old times is priceless. Investments should be in ourselves and these type of things then the future will be also beautiful. It is that simple. Best of luck. Thanks for the show.

[@mark123655]

The fix may be expensive. But it's also a lesson that you need to invest in preventive maintenance and ensure stop planks and cranes are in working order. The damage would seemingly been a lot less were they able to stop it more promptly.

[@cloudmaker]

I'm a little surprised they didn't remove those tree branches near the cofferdams, very simple and clever devices first saw them on something like Tomorrows World many years ago. I believe they rely on the weight of the water to hold itself back. Good to see something positive starting. Thank you for keeping us updated, all the best to you all.

[@evilreddog]

neat cofferdam, much easier to clean up then what i had in mind with concrete slabs craned in as a stabeliser then fill it with clay rich soil.

[@DaveHines1]

Your drone footage certainly puts everything into context , thanks for sharing 😃🍻

[@magicwendy210]

great video, love your voice overs you are such a natural and have a calming voice, and your drone filming is excellent, l look forward to your videos every evening ☺thanks for all you do

[@Valerie-ic3rf]

Your coverage of the events has been the most enjoyable and informative keeping us up to date I look forward to watching in the evenings.

[@jamesburns8247]

You very expertly captured the installation of the coffer dams and I thank you very much from Akron Ohio.

[@nancyspringston8547]

I am so excited for you, Josh, and very proud of you guys. I am totally confident this experience is going to have been good for you. You are doing amazing work. You are such kind and caring people. I am honored to have become your long-distance friend. Keep it up - GREAT JOB! I am also learning some very interesting details about the harder side of cruising…the real life that I have not seen anyone else show. I am very surprised how small your drone is. I hope that the company will see how very well you fly that little instrument and what an amazing job it does for you under your gifted handling.

[@johndrew3202]

Thanks again Josh for a superb presentation of the action there.I am glad that you will soon be free to roam again and hope to continue following your adventures.

[@wanderingpaws]

Well done Josh your vlogs on the Bridgewater canal are very well made and informative well done 😊

[@andrewcalder4580]

I'm very much enjoying your excellent and informative narration. It is great to have someone who knows his subject; brilliant drone footage too ! Best regards.

[@annaprobert1286]

You have such a lovely presenting voice. So calm and gentle. Well done for all these videos. I’ve enjoyed the daily updates!

[@Canna1d]

Lovely drone footage and enjoying listening to your voiceover. Your voice is very relaxing.

[@martinaddison5991]

Excellent videos as ever, you catch all the goings-on that keeps us interested . Even the worker taking a "comfort " break while building the temporary dam. 😅

[@kristenjoyce2180]

So glad they're making some progress! Thanks for keeping us informed, and great droning!

[@WillHuizenga]

So, today I ended up going out to dinner with some senior executives at the company I work for and thanks to you and this channel I was able to hit it off with the British exec cause we talked about long boats. Thank you.

[@James_Rivett]

the water running into the "brook" is ground water running out of the ground because the land is so saturated the water table is extremely high. Its probably a land drain, so you are actually capturing how they drain the land. Had no idea your drone was so small. Great videos.

[@merauble6658]

Great update, thanks Josh and family, including cats! 💚

[@maudwelford1843]

All the joys of canal boat life, well documented Josh, thank you buddy👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙋‍♀️🇬🇧

[@fosterkennel649]

Blessings to you and yours great content coming at you from Southern Oregon

[@tridentmusic5570]

Wow. Amazing work by PD and that digger. The use of that amimation was inspired... Great "prep" for what we saw in actuallity. I've not been attracted to aquiring a drone before, but that DGI of yours is producing such amazing images, I might put a bit of Pension away to get one some day..... I look forward to seeing how quickly the south end fills........... Enjoy the Heatwave ! x

[@jaysmith8199]

Thanks for showing the graphics, very helpful 😊 Glad to see Peel Holdings are doing the coffers and looking after you all, great stuff!

[@roberthooper2242]

I think it is great that you are keeping a real time documentation of of this disaster and its repair and restoration, hope you can continue as it contonues.

[@susanwinters7610]

Excellent video, very informative and because of you I’m learning more about the canals and how they are made. All 3 of you are amazing and keeping us all informed with the facts. Thank you.

[@Rose-m1d9d]

You're very talented Josh.

[@gzk6nk]

Excellent coverage by drone and explanation of the coffer dams. Thanks!

[@racheldearden339]

When this is all over ... you have to continue with daily updates and continue to keep us all entertained. Your videos are part of my evening routine now and I look forward to some down to earth and interesting content 😀

[@MrSamcab21]

15.26. Worker taking a rest , relieving himself. .. love it

[@suelongview9925]

Lovely video and great info on how to build the coffer dam too. I believe you have found your niche with drone flying and presentation Josh, great work!

[@carolinebutcher8160]

Wow, I have to say you have been doing an amazing job, Josh, in keeping, everyone informed on the breach and all that has been going on around it. Also you help to keep the work here, and the damage caused, in the frontline of the news, so that the importance of an early repair is kept uppermost in the minds of all of us interested in the canals, and those who must repair it. Well done, on brilliant footage from the ground and using your drone. You have made a big difference, Josh. Stay safe.

[@christopherbutler7588]

Another great video josh with the drone footage .😊 Thanks for the update all the best x😊

[@alexfarquharson4818]

Ive been watching since just after you started cruising. The channel's quality has been increasing steadily, and the animation absolutely is amazing! Well done Josh, keep it up!

[@von739]

Josh once again thank you 🙏 the time and effort you put in will pay off ❤

[@MoiraVesty]

Thank you so much for all you do and being so informative. Much appreciate all you do. Many thanks for keeping us updated.

[@barbaraking6980]

Hi guys, thanks for the update . All in all it looks like things are going in the right direction, slowly but surely things will come round . Great news about them repairing the breach and that stretch. Although I would imagine it could take years. It's an important and Historical part of the network . Stay safe and warm, best wishes to you all, take care.

[@richardjones1118]

Thanks for the update Josh . I hope you and your family are all ok . Best wishes , Richard .

[@Dennisb-i2s]

Another day of brilliant coverage 👏. Thanks for sharing this story.

[@lesleyswales2757]

This is so amazing to watch, thank you, stay well Taylor family❤️❤️

[@EamonBannon]

Fantastic footage, you have put the video in good context, the talk over is good, the knowledge you have about everything and everyone. Getting close to the action, but not interfering with the workers, . I take my hat off to the Three of you, trying to get on with your life, . It's good to tune in every night for the latest, When this is over you should put a video of the whole event, just the start of the event and any good bits in between.

[@johnthedog2857]

A familiar face, fantastic 👏. Your doing what people want by drone footage and your information which is important. I've got the same drone and im looking for interesting wildlife in the south west. These dams are brilliant this company very good. Looking forward to the next day because of you your mum and everyone involved.

[@Tomm9y]

Thanks for the update. The barrier system is the same technology used to protect towns liable to flooding on the River Severn. Good to hear people are ensuring you are supported.

[@garyp8471]

Great footage Josh thank you, those dam builder boys knows their stuff work well as a team, got set i and got on with the job. Farmer getting on well with the digger, great progress all round and quicker than i first thought would be, but very pleased for you that it's happening. All the best.

[@dilsie3268]

Another great video Josh, the way they do the Cofferdam is amazing, hopefully you’ll soon be up and away 😊👏👏

[@debbiehannah4817]

You learn something every day! Thank you for explaining what a cofferdam is.

[@ahaveland]

Enjoying the drone videos and following progress on the dams and digger.... Reminds me of when I was a kid damming our local brook in Lancashire and then breaching it to make a flood...

[@cynthiasimpson2745]

Hello from Hawkes Bay New Zealand 🇳🇿 Loving the videos and love your family ❤️❤️❤️

[@Sue_Anthony]

great vlog as always, the infographic at the start really explains whats going to happen and makes sense of the dams. That water will be coming under the breach and will be draining the fields by the sewage works ot sure Peel holding would let the farmer do that work, insurance, health and safety and all that. Josh every vlog on this breach you do gets better, well done with all the drone work and getting information from Peel Holdings and passing it on. Good to know they are checking for health and wellbeing with the boaters too. Hope they start your dams this week.

[@DUSTYPOP1]

Great work once again Josh and family keeping us informed how the work is going and looks to be going well at the moment take care looking forward to the next video.

[@kaywestwell1255]

Thanks

[@allensaucier7071]

Glad i stumbled on your channel, great job covering the breach. Thank you...The last drone shot, looked like the water was already starting to back up behind the first dam.

[@janroberts1815]

I've sent an email to Bridgewater. Hope we get a result 👍 Hello I've been watching Taylor's Aboard, Olive, since they have been stranded on the Bridgewater canal for some weeks now. Josh their son has been out daily to film footage with his drone which has been fantastic and very informative. You have been very helpful for them, giving them all the help they need at this time which is wonderful. I would ask that you give Josh some recognition he deserves by buying him a new drone and a new pair of army waterproof boots and a very warm jacket. Sorry to be so bold, I think this lad needs a bit of recognition for showing everyone he cares so much by filming progress from the very start of the breach to date. The workers are doing a wonderful job putting in the dams. Regards Jan Roberts

[@janisbryan5264]

Another good thing about Josh is he’s very conscientious and community minded. Won’t take short cuts , always sets a good example. Thinks about the bigger picture and whether or not people can do foolish things as a result of his actions (they can’t , he’s always on the ball) . Excellent all rounder and Good Egg Extraordinaire.

[@Wheeliecooper]

Exactly, DJI should send him their Mini 4 Pro Combo for review...

[@j.lightlady7596]

Good work, Jan, for thinking of writing that letter!

[@howardplumb3871]

belting footage n keeping us up to date

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Josh you have done such an excellent job keeping us updated on a daily basis. The brilliant drone footage and clear explanation helps everyone understand everything about coffee dams and their construction.

[@MelG-ut3hs]

Coffer not coffee lol.

[@quinn22252]

Animation: awesome, Drone footage: awesome, Voiceovers: awesome…..you’re doing AWESOME Josh. I’m watching daily & being thoroughly entertained. Have watched many other of your previous videos as well. Hubby & I love cruisers, we have a 17’ 🚤 with a V8 engine….I goes really fast 😅🤭, we would love to be able to cruise the UK canals, they look so beautiful, as you all are doing. We’ve watched many narrow boat restorations & the series with Prunella Scales & her hubby cruising in their boat. Hi Diane & greetings to Andy. I’ll continue to enjoy from east of the Rocky Mountains in western Canada 🇨🇦 👍🏻🥰

[@defcon5i]

I regularly walk along this canal between Sale and Altrincham and have learned a lot from these videos. Thanks.

[@69woodburner]

Great videos. Impressive work with the dams. Such an obvious solution when you've seen it. Thanks, Josh.

[@hempwithgg]

Another really amazing video . I love all the education! You have really got me interested in the overall process. I am looking forward to following your boat journey even after all this documentation of the incident is over.Loving your channel i'm here to stay..

[@Zbip57]

Fascinated and watching from Canada. Great use of the versatile Mini drone. I fly one too.

[@lala77uk]

your drone footage is out of this world, love it.

[@ladygwarth]

Fascinating, I had to Google what a coffer dam was when you first mentioned it, glad progress is being made.

[@sueg1530]

Another excellent video Josh. Such amazing drone footage. So pleased for you all that things are progressing. I'm sure you are keeping them on their toes with your videos😊 Its also good that they are looking out for your welfare too. Look forward to more tomorrow. Take care xx

[@andrewrawlance6651]

Great filming over the last 14 days, and so informative on what is going on. My regards to you all. Andrew.

[@Bobwoolmer2194]

Well done, Josh 👏 I've been following this tragic event that's happened to you and your family since it's happened to you all. Very informative and great drone flying. Brilliant description on tonight's one of the dams going in. Brilliant work and great to watch. Hope you and your family are free soon.

[@HT-io1eg]

Idea… you could try and get an interview with the farmer? He may have lots of interesting updates?

[@janisbryan5264]

Good idea 👍🏻

[@scottstreet1]

Cool Josh, such a sinple and quick sollution As always, great fllying and footage from your good self, really well professionally done. Thank's for showing drone model; I did wonder. Great to see things moving forwards for you all. Can't wait to see Olive getting her make-over. Stay warm & safe guy's, God Bless.

[@alansharman3644]

Fantastic to see this as it progresses so glad you got to film it. I wondered how they did this. They regularly do this around about me on a medieval bridge that has needed more than one pillar dammed off while needing to keep the river flowing. its mad to see them working on the river bed and the water so high above them flowing past. I guess they must use cranes and divers to install them though. Great graphics thanks for the extra time and effort.

[@hazelmanship7516]

Loving all your footage on this,hope it's sorted soon and you can be on your way again,take care, 😊

[@petgranny194]

Thanks for the update and beautiful footage.

[@jamiemorris7268]

Yes josh in kidderminster area of Worcestershire canal and river trust are working on tree cutting oround the network I'm subscribed to your KZbin been following it since the breach started on first of January hope you and your mom and day are all OK. Jamie

[@garymoores9604]

Well done guys, for the great coverage of the breach. We’ve been following you for the last couple of weeks. We live about 5 miles up the Bridgewater in Sale. The canal is a big part of our community for walking cycling etc. So we’ve been watching with great interest, but stayed away with respect. Unlike some 🙄 A big well done to Josh for the fantastic filming and interesting commentary, some of those shots with the drone are stunning. Keep up the good work guys 👍 ps - I am pleasantly surprised on how quick Peel holdings have moved on this, contrary to my previous opinion on them. Let’s hope it continues. Also if you guys need anything we can help you with, we are only 10 minutes down the road by car, so just ask.

[@denisetapscott2497]

I didn't realise that Josh is so close to Sale. We have relatives there.

[@akantiia]

Drone footage is fantastic as usual!

[@fuchsiafuture]

Loving these updates looking forward to the next one 😊

[@stephengreen7762]

Hi Josh Great drone footage of the works being done by the contractors and the farmer its nice to see how things are done, glad you and your mum and dad are all doing well good to see that the local authority has done a welfare check , you may be refloated very soon and you can get the boat cleaned blacked & fixed asap ready for your travels stay safe.

[@stevo147]

Thanks for all the updates, your videos are top notch 👍

[@PilotsError]

This is turning into a series I didn't know I needed to watch! Fascinating learning about it all, great family great content, I know You guys will be fine and will grow after this experience, and I'm very happy to tag along :)

[@charlottejames379]

Great video thank you. So interesting to watch the coffer dams being constructed.