We Were Chased By Military Helicopter's Whilst Boating

We hired a boat out at burtonwaters.c... They have 2 sites, our one is in Lincoln - Burton Lane End, Burton Waters, Lincoln LN1 2WN and the other is in Ipswitch.
See our journey and how we got on for our first ever canal boat trip where we took control of a 6 berth vessel. Share our experiences and check out the Military helicopters that followed us on the canal.
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[@cheerfulsmissus]

That's the funniest boat trip I've ever been on! Cheers for the laughs😂

[@deenaburnett7530]

Absolutely loved this vlog with Tracey and the grand kids. Lots of memories made and a pleasure to watch. Thankyou for sharing your amazing family with us again 💜xxx

[@AnitaG1404]

Thanks for taking us on the boat. Lovely day out. Good memories made. Tracey did well keeping the kids contained and safe, exhausting job 😅 Well done Trace! George always being a big help to Mum 👍

[@alandykes2519]

Absolutely fantastic Martin cheered me up no end mum passed away on Friday i have been on a boating holiday on the broads the steering is a delayed reaction so you steer more as you little movement and wait 👍👍👍👍

[@butlersempire]

Sorry to hear that Alan.

[@BrewabitRick]

That brought back memories, my father in law ( adopted) was a captain of a service ship all over the world and we have had several family boats, moored at Boston,burton waters and Newark . I know those waterway well. I had many hours tuition from a professional and it’s not easy piloting a vessel specifically mooring up.Martyn your a natural . You can go through the glory hole the bridge with stoked coffee shop above. Through stamp end lock and you can get to kirkstead bridge next to the ragged apron,just getting out of burton waters flood gates is tricky for anyone. Fantastic look around the local area. Great video as always 👍🛥️

[@butlersempire]

Cheers Rick, it was a fun day.

[@BELTED007]

Omg the military choppers thought you were cocaine smugglers 🤣 Exciting trip for sure 🇦🇺😎

[@joannelass42]

Fantastic. Every single minute of this I loved. The love you have as a family is simply wonderful x

[@user-fj5uf5hn9v]

What a great day with your daughter and the grandchildren. Thank you so much for taking us with you all. Wonderful wonderful day. Love you all. ANN IN CUMBRIA. 🎉🎉🎉.

[@carolejenkin454]

You should have put the life jackets on before you set out

[@MaryBrown-cn2uu]

I agree

[@buzz2beee2rs9]

This one was so full of various content, I had to view it over 2 days. Now it is the 2nd morning for me and I was well enough to really enjoy it. Fantastic family boat trip. You were all marvellous. Thank you for sharing. Fay

[@janetburns-ww5zp]

Jerkin, I’ve never heard that word for years. I can hear my mother shouting “ zip your jerkin up so you don’t catch a chill” 😂. Can’t wait to watch Tracy and bens vlog now. X

[@dilsie3268]

What a great day out with your lovely Daughter and Grandchildren, it was great fun for you all and what a climax, an escort of four huge Helicopters 😂😂 it was a lovely video ❤

[@user-eq3dm6qb1t]

Great vlog thank you Sharon,Martin,Tracey and family lovely to see you altogether take care keep safe best wishes Sheila and family

[@fay791]

That look a fantastic day out with ur daughter and grandchildren even though the weather wasn’t brilliant 🎉❤

[@martinburgess4814]

Eye eye catain.Great fun times.All the best

[@dianeharrison3210]

Tracey is absolutely hilarious in her interview and commentary 😂 Loved this vlog x

[@lpeper1964]

Great day out👍 It will be nice to see another boating trip with Gary and his family.

[@fredjones4163]

What a lovely day out. Reminded me of holidays in Greece with my parents who owned and lived on a catamaran for many years. Such great holidays. I also owned and lived on a houseboat for a couple of years. It’s fair to say I love all things boating. The nearest I come to boating/sailing now is having any excuse to use the Thames Clippers😂. Oh nice mooring Martin and well done Tracey. And you got the hang of steering Sharon, nice one. ‘Them beasts’ my Aunt always called ‘Gin Palaces’ 😜. Fab vlog, thank you for a nice day out.

[@kathtaylor5544]

Really enjoyed your trip on the river. Tracy made me laugh with the kids. We use to go with family on boat trips when my boys were young. I was a nervous wreck, fearing they would fall overboard.

[@mrmoom4219]

thats is brilliant....love it......but tracey you can tell you are on tender hooks all the time with the kids.......and you LOOK as if you are not enjoying it ......caring about the kids.......great vlog....love it

[@annmiddleton4802]

Really enjoyed that, it's a pity the weather wasn't kinder ,but you all kept on smiling x

[@Christine-il8nm]

I felt like i was on the boat with you all that was awesome ❤

[@lizmurphy6295]

REALLY enjoyed this ,love finding out the history of these little villages.what a great day with the family Martin and Sharon.FABULOUS !😊

[@BELTED007]

“ you’ve gotta preempt what tha bike, car, boats doin !” 🤣🤣🤣 Never a dull moment Martin. Xx

[@TrinaFrancis-eh4tg]

Love this! Tracey and the kiddies always make me smile in your videos too. Fab! ❤️

[@gilliansmith1203]

Absolutely loved watching you lovely people this morning....made my day. I've watched loads of your videos the last couple of years and never miss one xxx❤

[@suzannewilson3365]

Loved this day out with you all, so many laughs you have shared especially when you nearly walked off wearing your life jackets 😂 thank you for taking us along, looking forward to the next outing 😊

[@user-mz7jg9id7f]

Hello Martin and Sharon I joyed the boat trip very much thank you,Alan from Suffolk.

[@butlersempire]

Our pleasure!

[@kathryng6363]

A very enjoyable boat trip with lovely family.

[@carolmakin8075]

Captainess Sharon, your a natural, what a great day out on the boat.😊

[@marycummins3301]

oh you all looked like you had a ball well done on your first excursion what a lovely way to spend a day xx

[@heathertonovic585]

Fantastic vlog, you all did so well at a whole new experience. Team work & lovely family togetherness. Lots of love from down under 😊😊❤❤

[@sharongrace1582]

Great video guys 🎉❤. Love watching you as a family. Xx. And omg the kids were never in any danger as far as I could see. Honestly yes the life jackets are a great thing but I can imagine that they are very uncomfortable so I could see that you were all completely safe. I would have definitely delayed putting it on till I thought it was necessary. But enough ranting. Great day out guys. Well done. The kids looked so happy ❤

[@twowrights7945]

We've had a boat three times on the Norfolk Broads, loved every time. If you can't tie a knot tie a lot! 😊

[@mariajohnson6400]

❤ I live on a narrow boat very different experience I think you would enjoy it there is more room mine is 60ft and yes it's cheaper than paying council tax.You still have things to pay for.

[@judepicton6252]

Maria how wonderful, all my life I believed I was meant to live on a narrow boat, but sadly never made it. Did you learn the ropes through family or just made the gigantic step to get on and do it. I watch every narrow boat programme that's going. There seems an enormous amount to learn .It does seem boating families are always ready to lend a hand. Enjoy everyday, I'm sure you do.

[@tanyataylor3195]

Omg hysterical 😂 so so funny ,with them all having a go at steering 😂😂 so funny I've watched it twice 😂😂 thought Martin was going to fall in 😂 Well done all of you like the Walton's on a boat 😂❤xxx

[@cazzyweb]

What a fabulous day! And you had your own personal Fly Past! Thank you for sharing, I smiled all the way through it x

[@Phil-1969]

I had a week doing this when I was 20 , damp cold I didn’t like it much , you were definitely speeding Martin 😂 but you did well driving it , you had a lot of weight on it which doesn’t help trying to control it

[@LancashireLarks]

Haha loved this. Organised chaos. Thanks for the smiles 😊 could of took your magnet and tried ya hand at some magnet fishing again haha 👍🏻

[@LouiseEdwards-rv1fp]

I’ve been awaiting this vlog and it certainly didn’t disappoint… 👏👏👏👏👏 loved it thank for 🌸🌸🌸

[@janetnewman7049]

Lovely day with your family thanks for sharing it 🥰

[@DianeWhyte]

What a great wee boat trip you all had. Looks like fun 👍🏻

[@lindakearns3565]

Glad u all had a lovely day on the river together special memories for u all ❤❤xxxxxx

[@MRPAD744]

great video and an enjoyable day out for all the family.

[@Robbokay]

What a great video better than watching titanic and a better ending. 😅❤

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

The theme tune to captain pugwash would have been funny 😂. What a great day out and very reasonable too. Cracking video 👍

[@nickcrispin9882]

Loved this vlog with the children and Tracey ,great family day out 👍very funny as well ,thankyou x Supernanjo xx

[@juliaharbey8643]

That looked so much fun. Well done captain Martin and top mooring up Tracey 😊

[@debyorkshirelass9674]

Absolutely loved this vlog, full of fun, giggles and family fun ❤❤😊

[@sharonread7674]

I feel stressed just watching. 😍

[@datfryerupper3624]

Enjoyed watching your family day out and trip out on the boat x

[@janicehartley8525]

Another great family video, love you guys ❤

[@annestewart3764]

I Enjoyed the boat trip with you, it was fun watching you all having fun.

[@fisherross1]

That was a brilliant vlog. Thank you

[@krystsource8473]

fantastic, thank you.❤

[@angelabennett3104]

Brilliant guys, family memories being made xx.

[@kevmcknight2732]

Another fantastic video guys, the boat trip looked amazing

[@discover62]

Outstanding every one 😀

[@joannedavie5856]

Loved this vlog. Looking at doing this, maybe next year now. Thanks for sharing

[@triciamacintyre4760]

Loved it lots of laughs and happy memories You did well martin😊

[@SimonSmith-os8ov]

Thanks for the video, was special for me as i lived in saxilby for 2 years with my best friend my springer spaniel, lovely friendly village.

[@wezz69]

Loved the wing tilts, there way of waving. Only ever seen apaches at air shows

[@tets4316]

That's an amazing trip with your family 🌟

[@soulsister61]

Great vlog guys lovely family day out for you all ❤

[@michaelbarnett5455]

Great to see you getting on the water and the snaking (oversteer) is common with new boaters but you soon mastered that. Next step is a few days on the Norfolk broads staying onboard and i can promise you will go back for more as i have for over 50 years. would make great video content too

[@richardrushton7460]

Was a great watch this evening looks like a great day out and even better if the weather is on your side maybe look into this at some point myself and the family once I am back up to full speed

[@lynnoliver689]

Thank you another lovely vlog xxxxx

[@teresaearl5688]

Great fun video, love a boat trip. ❤

[@user-mq9jv3pg6i]

Ahh,what a lovely time, messing about on the river 😅 A great trip to do 😊

[@lesleywren9523]

Loved this vlog, what a nice time, love it 😘

[@Luke-rn3sw]

"Carry -On Apocalypse Now" 😂

[@user-uj7zv1uc3z]

Great video with your lovelly family ❤❤

[@lyndaward5179]

Lovely day out thank you Martin and Sharon l love to see Tracy’s three they are so full of life and interested in everything it’s a shame they couldn’t have a little turn, now you are confident Martin may be they can next time. You taught Sharon well she soon gained confidence with driving the boat. The history trail looked interesting thanks again just going to change out of my wet clothes 😂 see you soon from Lynda

[@annashear7331]

Great video really enjoyed it ❤

[@BELTED007]

This was such great fun. From one Tracey to another so funny we are 😂. Just adore the family together. Thanks for taking us on your boat trip. Terrific video. Well done everyone having a go at steering 🤣. Much love from Tracey 🇦🇺😘❤️🥂😎

[@butlersempire]

Thanks so much Tracey.

[@BELTED007]

@@butlersempire love you folk ❤️🇦🇺

[@daisy47597]

Great vlog

[@Lookluuk]

Uncle Albert where's Holland 😅😂😂😊 jokes aside but what a great experience for the kid's brilliant

[@andrewsbirch9043]

Great stuff , reminds me of the clampits going to beverly hills 😂😂😂

[@keithpayne4143]

Can I take my earplugs out now?😂

[@carolmakin8075]

Ahoy there captain Martin and crew, 😂 great video.

[@tets4316]

That was great

[@raggedapron]

Loved it 😊

[@ldcamp5497]

Love it! ❤

[@pamfrost3476]

Forgot to say loved seeing all the barges my dad use to work on them at teddington lock.x

[@helenring9424]

Thanks for sharing really enjoyed 😊

[@trudieburton7592]

Fabulous vlog, brought back memories of me and my boyfriend doing this for a week in the Norfolk Broads in 1978, no life jacket and I can’t swim, and my boyfriend made me take the wheel so he could go and pee, I was so nervous, longest pee in history for me that day and the mooring took me a couple of days to get it right, it was a great holiday. 😊

[@Mave495]

So loved this video you all did really well on the boat Happy family times 👏

[@butlersempire]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@suewestwood1743]

Why have you not got your life jackets on?

[@lesley2767]

What a fantastic vlog and a lovely family ❤

[@shelleynelson5862]

Thoroughly enjoyed this guys. Thankyou for sharing with us 😃😃😃😃

[@judepicton6252]

Superb ,really really great content .I really hope you think about a slow relaxing canal holiday sometime,that would be fantastic (well for us ,perhaps not for you😂)

[@tinadeacon5721]

Wow what a fabulous day I’ve always wanted to do this, we went on one when I was a kid but all I remember is that we got stuck on the bank 😆😆😆

[@johnmichaelphilipguy-gibbe795]

Butler's afloat, brilliant video, I loved the journey and watching your lovely family xx

[@butlersempire]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@glynisherridge4839]

Hi Sharron and Martin and Tracy and family loved the video

[@hayleyjones6302]

I remember doing this on the northfolk broads many years ago and we had some good and bad experiences lol. We had kids and dogs with us but was still lots of fun for the most part.

[@grahamhole4989]

Wow , Apache Gunships up close ! Lucky You ,,,,,,,

[@NyleTaylor-x9r]

My dad has not been very well he watches your videos old and new everyday u put a smile on his face his name is Richard if u could give him a shout out on n one of your videos would make his day 😊

[@cowgirl.4363]

Love to Richard, hope he gets well soon.

[@NyleTaylor-x9r]

@cowgirl.4363 thank you

[@robertbarnier45]

Hi Richard. Aussie Bob 😊

[@NyleTaylor-x9r]

@@robertbarnier45 👋😊

[@catherinejones6250]

What a great vlog. You have a lovely loving little family you are so blessed ❤.

[@Wetthewhistle]

The pilots showing off flying past 😂

[@beverleywolstenholme5131]

Great vlog guys really enjoyed this trip with you all ..thank you x 😊