262. Narrowboat cruise along the Coventry and North Oxford canals. Plus hide and seek with a cow.

Part 2 of my cruise taking the boat to the broker for sale, this video covers days 4 and 5, along the Coventry Canal and the North Oxford canal. Includes an encounter with a cow. There WILL be further canal videos on this channel, this is not the end!
Prior videos mentioned:
Hire boats: • 245. Narrowboat novice...
Ashby canal: • 173. Taking the narrow... and • 175. Continuing up the... and • 177. Narrowboating the... and • 179. Narrowboat trip b...
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[@kwacker45]

I wonder how many times you have to remind folk this is NOT the end of cruising but the beginning of even better cruising uploads but with other style of boats etc . I guessing another 5/6 times before you crack. HE IS NOT STOPPING CRUISING HE IS NOT STOPPING UPLOADS HE IS TAKING US ON YET MORE INTERESTING ADVENTURES ON THE CANAL. I can't wait

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

so what are you saying? he's not stopping?

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

But certainly he must be stopping something?

[@vickijohnson4668]

@@hypnoraythompson5824 I think so, maybe we could ask David again just to make sure. You go first. 😀🤣

[@vickijohnson4668]

@@t.vanoosterhout233 The intrepid David stops at nothing 😆😍

[@johnrichards244]

He is selling his boat. He will continue making videos about the canals.

[@Suho1004]

"Cow-moo-flage." Never change, David. Never change.

[@onedaymoreaboard]

Such a surreal experience, sitting on our own boat watching you cruise the route we took after our launch and leaving the marina! Who would have thought that 18 months ago, when we sat watching you on Amazon in Texas, we would be back in England, living aboard and cruising the cut ourselves! You never know what’s around the next corner! 😊

[@jennifertrimper8275]

Hope that you all meet. From Texas here.

[@craigduncan4826]

Welcome to Blighty! And welcome to England. Need to check out the canals up in Scotland some time if you ever get the chance! Next time I ever go to the US then I definitely want to visit Texas- my friend who has been said it is the best state in America to visit. We can swap!

[@onedaymoreaboard]

@@craigduncan4826 The Scottish canals look SO beautiful! Maybe one day we will put our boat on a trailer and head that way! But I know it’s expensive to do that 😳. Although we loved our time in Texas it’s not a state of stunning scenery. We would head to Utah and the Black Hills of South Dakota! They were our 2 favourite places we traveled whilst there 👍

[@onedaymoreaboard]

@@jennifertrimper8275 We still haven’t met @cruisingthecut David, but we did pass his boat Wreyland with its new owners the other day! 😍

[@CruisingTheCut]

Oh my, really? Were they doing OK?

[@benhancock1408]

"Cow-moo-flage?" What a hoot!

[@darth_yoda]

One of the things I am going to miss about your boating videos (on your own boat that is :P) Is the informative and funny little comments you have in them David.

[@bobburro3642]

That was udder-ly hilarious about the cow!

[@AnthonyHigham6414001080]

Thank you for all your video's. Your laid back narration and wry observations have kept me sane over the past couple of years. Looking forward to your change of direction, I'm sure we'll get plenty more appalling puns :-)

[@CruisingTheCut]

Oh yes!

[@EJGentleman]

What a beautiful trip along the canal.

[@lockedin60]

I have enjoyed your many videos but I think for me it has been your journeys or your stories that have always intrigued me. You jus happened to have as jumping off point a narrowboat. Now you will have a house as a jumping off point. The stories and the journeys will continue so that chapter will not close!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Exactly! Thank you

[@KerrikkiLurgan]

I confess that I will miss your cruising comments. They are always entertaining, more so than any other I watch

[@kipphelan]

Thanks David. I have missed your cruising videos. They have an element of calm observation I’ve always enjoyed ...all the best...Chris 🇨🇦

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks 👍

[@TheByard]

I'll second that.

[@SamSitar]

water is very relaxing for me.

[@bradpalmer2914]

Excellent video, as always. Between the cow who mistook you for the man from McDonald's to surreal Easter Island views but it was the blue .......err floats that gave me the best smile. Ahh we are all just children at heart.

[@markopolo-1]

I rarely comment but thoroughly enjoy your video's David, your presentation and editing technique is superb, very precise and professional and I've been following the channel for a few years now and it's literally my go to channel to "get away" from it all, living slap bang in the middle of a small (but getting busier) town in Scotland, your video's are the ultimate in escapism. For me, and many others, I don't think it will be an issue that you're not cruising your own narrowboat, just looking forward to the next relaxing video and sincere thanks for them all and the future one's, really nice to have such worthwhile content from a very nice person on KZbin that so many of us appreciate. Oh, and being from Scotland, would love to see you hit our Northern territories as and when possible or even the Loch's !!!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you

[@joseph.d5187]

@@CruisingTheCut No, thank you. I don't comment either but anything to bring your stats up. Like I said earlier I love your videos. It is such a treat to get home and just dream of being on a mostly peaceful narrow boat cruising. I have great confidence that your future videos will be just as ....( I don't know the correct wording) when you are done cruising. You are a Master with your narrative, decency, and wry sense of humour. Thank you!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers Joseph! Much appreciated.

[@scotts.2624]

I for one will miss the slow unfolding of the English country side with your narrative and the drone of the engine in the background. They were good for calming jangled nerves and just relaxing for a bit.

[@CruisingTheCut]

There will still be (some, occasional) cruising videos, in amongst the general canal videos of the type I've been doing for the past year or so.

[@goofe.washington953]

“Bovine intervention”….you had to milk that one for all it’s worth. Now udderly hilarious.

[@laurieharper1526]

I can recommend getting a kayak. Great fun. You just put it on the roof rack and go where you like. Get a sit on if you're new to it. You can't get stuck inside it if you capsize. I'm 70 next year and still enjoy mine, so a young 'un like you should have no trouble with one.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks for the tip!

[@greenspiritarts]

As always a very mooo-ving episode! As an American who wishes she could live in your fair country I never tire of watching the ordinary life scenes along the canal. You photograph and edit them beautifully and add just enough commentary to inform your viewers without a lot of faff and filler. Love hearing the birds gently twittering in the forest before it all gets cloaked in the new velvet of spring. Thank you for another jewel of a simple adventure. This viewer never tires of them! And I’m sure your next phase of reportage will be equally engaging! Cheers. 💖

[@oceana9294]

Well put; you found the words I was looking for!

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

🐮 Cow-moo-flage... And I thought I was the King of Dry Humor! Good ol' Dave👍

[@felipek6496]

Indeed!

[@beth.icanfly3983]

And the stress just melts away . . . thank you, David!!

[@fergusontea]

When I want to relax, I watch some narrow-boating.

[@albyjam]

David's boat: "You're gonna miss me when I'm gone..." We will, too.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I'm not going though! 🤣

[@eamo106]

Not sure why you do not have 500K subscribers ? maybe as a Batchelor ? Your filmography and narrative is 100% . Wish your well on your next ventures, followed you since 2014 ! Good luck my friend !

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you

[@eamo106]

@@CruisingTheCut Keep online and telling the tales of the cut. Hey maybe go to France on a boatman's holiday and compare, I did= wonderful !

[@TheLondonTransportDroid]

Going to be a very sad day coming soon when the last ever crusing from your own boat comes out, it will be a tearful one no doubt.. it's been an incredible journey you have shared with us over the last 5 years or so.

[@jamminjami103]

Thank you David for this lovely journey! Looking forward to part 3. Remember, finding Your happiness is the most important part of living. Bless You David! ♥

[@EricReynolds66]

Sure going to miss these videos. The background hum of that engine is somehow soothing.

[@CruisingTheCut]

There will still be videos, including cruising ones

[@Zwillix]

Jesus! I usually have a cup of tea when I watch the latest Cruising the Cut installment. When I heard "Cowmouflage" I burst out laughing and spilled the tea. Cowmouflage! lol!!! 🤣

[@sandbridgekid4121]

Each new video is a little bittersweet as David CC gets closer to the end of his full-time boating days. So much change. Foxes farming? London Girls buying flats? An Experience hoisting their art barge ashore? Adventurers gone missing? Ahoy there!

[@BoiledOctopus]

Thank you for the entertainment, David. Watching your narrowboat adventures has been great fun. Looking forward to following your new chapter(s)! Those who are craving for other David stuff, I highly recommend his other channel. Brilliant!

[@martharamos5634]

Even the cow wanted to see you on your boat one last time. How moooving! 😄 all the best on your next endeavors. Cheerio👋🏻

[@MrCElk]

Judging by his dog, Matt is a thoroughly decent chap.

[@mattalley4330]

"coo-moo-flauge" That made me laugh more than it probably should have 😅

[@raezzordaze8021]

As an American, I've seen plenty of "truck nuts," but that's the first set of "boat bollocks" I've ever heard of! While I'll certainly miss these cruising videos I wish you the best in your future adventures, David!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Fear not, there will still be some cruising :-)

[@raezzordaze8021]

@@CruisingTheCut Cheers!

[@keykeypr8292]

I've always enjoyed the brief historical commentary you throw our way. Nuneaton was a good example--a bit of history and etymology combined. The ironwork bridges are lovely to look at.

[@AngelaMcConnellauthor]

Your videos are what introduced me to the world of British waterways and narrowboating, and I've enjoyed all your videos. I've learned so much pausing the videos to look up various historical references and such. It was an idyllic escape during the height of the pandemic/lockdowns, and I'm still here. It's been such a good time so far, and I look forward to whatever comes next. Wishing you the best. Cheers, David!

[@roadstar92220]

I was so excited to see you had another cruise video, but it made me aware that I will really miss your informative and fun commentaries about the narrow boat life.

[@CruisingTheCut]

There will always be more videos, including some cruising ones :-)

[@juliancooper8963]

I think we all miss these slow journeys you take us on David, the landscape and tutorial are greatly appreciated by so many of us ex pats. Hopefully your new adventures will be of a similar detail and enjoyable pace. Thanks for opening up the canals of England to us viewers 👍

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thanks 👍

[@richardsmith507]

I didn’t know what all the fuss was about with people complaining about a lack of cruising videos, but now I remember why I loved them so much. Very relaxing, just you and your boat watching the world go by. I hope you find a way to do the odd one every now and then in the next chapter of this channel.

[@CruisingTheCut]

There will definitely be some cruising :-)

[@richardsmith507]

Than goodness for that. Solo cruising I hope?

[@MandoHalrissian]

@@CruisingTheCut I'm hoping for more Vandemonium videos, van life is more obtainable to me

[@CruisingTheCut]

I'm editing one right now

[@familyw5661]

Now shush listen to the gentle whoosh as they pass… LOL great!

[@paddyneill1964]

Not so much a gentle "swoosh", but excruciating "screech" 😬🤣

[@pilpelet100]

Watching your final videos from the cut brings home how much we're going to miss them. Thanks.

[@CruisingTheCut]

There will still be videos, including some cruising ones! Cheers

[@Realroyrogers]

You do these so well its hard to believe things will be better but as we all like to say "Carry on"

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers

[@Bicyclehub]

Carry On Cruising; a cracking film. Dilys Laye- phwoarr!

[@johnregan2882]

William's comment below captures my sentiments exactly. Always a pleasure to cruise with you David.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you

[@rkeith4442]

David, you have the best relaxing channel on KZbin. Thank you ! 🇺🇸😃

[@CruisingTheCut]

Wow, thank you!

[@normg2242]

"Is there any view lovelier than that of a row of moored narrowboats gently puffing away...?" - yes there is! The view of two rows of moored narrowboats gently puffing away...,,, lol

[@evelynsutton4411]

Oh dear. Much as l understand and respect your need to start on this new chapter of your life, this beautiful canal journey with your unique voice-over has brought sharply into focus just how much l have been and will be missing you. Best of luck in all you do. xx 😥🙂

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers but I will still continue to produce videos, including cruising ones :-)

[@twocorgimom]

There's something hypnotic about slowly moving along and watching the landscape as you pass by. We Americans love our road trips, but they are usually at the speed of an interstate highway, and not very relaxing. Love your work, David. All the best as you continue to evolve.

[@amwood7076]

Im going to miss your voice over video's of you cruising the canals. Voice over work is your calling. Im in the USA and have seen everyone of your vlogs as you call them. Cruising alone is a sad existence. I hope your happy in your next adventure in life.

[@cranstonite5159]

As much as I like cruising with friends and family, I enjoy cruising alone too as I find it somewhat meditative.

[@johngregory662]

Lovely video. Wow. Huge housing development…sad to see al that land gone…but at least they are being built with brink, and not the cheap crap wood construction in the states . Live confidently and peacefully

[@AnthonyHigham6414001080]

Funnily enough most are actually timber frame construction with a cosmetic brick outer skin. I've often wondered what's left after a serious fire, nothing salvageable I suspect.

[@stanleyromanowski9816]

It seems it matters not how many times you travel the canals, there is always something different to see. Thoroughly enjoy the videos, and looking forward to your new "documentary" endevors going forward, canal cruises and van expeditions.

[@Acapulc941]

Cowmooflage was hilarious. And the image at 4:10 was very funny, David. Leigh

[@RichardBriggsLeanSoftware]

Awww David it's like going back in time to your cruising vids days with great commentary and humour - the cow joke reminded me of the song - moo moo moo moo, Cowmoflage, he was an awfully big marine! Fabulous, thanks

[@cbeuck5024]

10.30 p.m. resting with a heavy cold....this was so relaxing all chilled out now...... thanks Jan Adelaide

[@the-selfish-meme7585]

I was sad to see you selling your boat - but then "cow-moo-flage!?" Now I think it's for the best.

[@Ondakatt]

The cow pun cud have been worse, though I’d have to ruminate on how. It’s nice you got one last, not so huge cruise in before the sale. I’ve thought about how nice it would be, but, as you say, I think of how difficult it would be when we got older. We’re in our 50s now. The husband is open to living on a boat on the channel and lake system that crosses Sweden here. But, probably labdlubbing is best.

[@juliachung820]

We miss you David

[@CruisingTheCut]

I'm still here!

[@waltherr.diemel2347]

I do enjoy your wit and humor. "Camooflage" was priceless. Best wishes!

[@Onemattressatatime]

You’ve become a rockstar good boat navigator. Train as it gently whooshes past .lmao

[@Hail_The_Fish]

A nice emotional bookend of going back along some of the canals of your very first cruise on your way to sell your boat.

[@AuntieSullivan]

So glad you shared the final cruising vlogs from your own narrowboat. Looking forward to vlogs about your coming adventures, wherever they take you!

[@TravelPhuket]

No one can make Cursing videos half as well as you. I truly miss these….they are meditation.

[@CruisingTheCut]

More to come!

[@TC-mb2pw]

@@CruisingTheCut I'm sorry, I've never seen you cursing, at least, not on video :-)

[@rogerstone3068]

Not so. His language is always moderate and gentle.

[@kellinigh2398]

Always interesting. No one does it like you.

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

11:48 I can't help but having a line from a song stuck in my head when looking at this. "From the mist a shape, a ship is taking form And the silence of the sea is about to drift into a storm."

[@jaynecopland]

Seems bitter sweet to be watching you take your boat to sell. But “cowmooflage”? Ha ha good one!

[@terryallen6688]

Will miss the narrow boat, but I will continue to follow you on your new adventures. You were my first intro to narrow boating. I'm an American, but you Brit's have a jem in your canal system.

[@tonydejesus2134]

Cow-moo-flage lol. I don’t know if you plan on ever having kids, but you got the dad humor (humour for you Brits) down already hahaha

[@josephranker5716]

I wish you well with any new (ad)ventures).. BUT this did remind me what a wonderful producer of delightful videos you are, your humor and well done editing they were my spiritual valium.. just ahhh thank you these are missed already. I'm out here enjoying the new stuff too. EDIT. I know I know.. but the old routine was part of the calming effect

[@richardlinneman594]

Forgotten how much I have missed these. Makes my day. Thank you.

[@kiltedbill7594]

I SNICKERED TOO DAVID. GOD I HOPE I NEVER GET TOO OLD TO CHUCKLE AT A GOOD TWIG AND BERRIES JOKE!

[@MissScrappy]

🐄 🐄🐄 I udderly enjoyed that video and found it quite amoosing. 🐄 🐄 🐄

[@trep53]

David your Cruising the Cut videos are legendary. You portray the canal system and all its delightful or otherwise features in such a pleasant way. There are many good narrow boat channels but yours is my favorite.

[@leonlowe]

David, while I shall enjoy all your future videos, no one will ever make a better narrowboat cruising video! Ok, I get it. You'll still be making cruising videos but it won't be the same when it's not your own boat (which vicariously becomes our own).

[@Dmate89]

It almost feels like a farewell to the cut, as you chug along to the brokerage.. I know it is not, but feels a bit like. Relaxing, nice video, as ever. Very David-esque :)

[@Chettkat]

Cruising The Cut has been my favorite canal channel by far, and as you transition to new things, I would humbly suggest that you consider checking out what there is for Steam Launches that cruise the canals. Your expertise would make for an interesting vlog at the tiller of a Steam Launch. Best of luck in your transitioning times!

[@j-drum24]

Thanks for sharing adventures so far! It has been quite the watching experience for this average American to learn of this hidden gem of the word- the Canals. Truly on my bucket list of places to see someday. Looking forward to what you bring us next. Best of luck to you. JD.

[@simplywonderful449]

The title had me worried about a bovine tragedy, but fortunately no "udder" consequences!

[@jamestailyour7348]

A pleasant commentary as you chug along. Very soothing.

[@ozziepilot2899]

Early morning here in Brisbane ; a coffee in my hand and a CruisingTheCut video to start the day, perfect, thanks David.

[@del5.0]

Cowabunga! what a great video, I'm definetly going to miss the cruising part. O.K. my friend I'll see you in the next video. Cheers!!!

[@vickicee6676]

So hard to watch, I detect a tinge of sadness in your voice but equally relief for a change and new adventures. Followed you from the beginning and as a fellow boater and ok I confess, a secret admirer I'm going to miss your tales on the cut! Looking forward to hearing about your next adventures xxx

[@CruisingTheCut]

Ooh, a secret admirer you say?! Now you tell me!!

[@vickicee6676]

@@CruisingTheCut lol, your a smashing bloke, no matter what your next adventures I wish you all the best. X

[@HamletNOR]

I’m going to miss these uttery tranquil vlogs once you sell the boat.

[@CruisingTheCut]

There will still be some occasionally, as I join other people or take hire boats out sometimes

[@paul-hu4pz]

Not sure why it is David but before I settle down to watch your videos I always make a cup of tea and a cheese sandwich.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Quite right too!

[@andrewmonument8847]

Didn't you know ?... It's a rule for watching David's videos, that one 'arms' oneself with a cup of tea, and a cheese sandwich !

[@bradleybolton3843]

The best narrowboat channel by far. Looking forward to seeing the different content now you have sold your boat David.

[@michelrushdy1262]

I will miss theese beautiful traveling the canals videos. I know. I am repeating myself, let's call this another way to say thank you for sharing all this.

[@christinae30]

Seems like the boat goes at exactly the right speed! 🐮🐑🐑🐑

[@tomislavm3983]

I follow I don't know how many narrow boat channels and it all started with yours. Professional, interesting, charming and funny. Thank you for opening this whole world to me. No matter where life take you I will always be your huge fan. Lots of love from Croatia ❤

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you 🙏

[@for.tax.reasons]

This is ADORABLE

[@allenatkins2263]

A very moooving vlog!

[@CruisingTheCut]

😀

[@billcarroll986]

Some good old fashioned cruising vlogs serving as a 'farewell tour' is a nice way to transition out of your own high seas adventures, and into the next phase of the channel. I approve. The train was a nice bonus, as I'm also a railfan (that's what we call 'trainspotters' in the States). Looking forward to where you take the channel from here.

[@jayoneill1533]

As a long time viewer it is quite nostalgic for me taking this last trip on the Number One. It must be even more bittersweet for you but it’s onward to your new endeavors ! Just one request for your future episodes, please keep your lovely sign-off music…

[@CruisingTheCut]

Absolutely

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello David, An enjoyable video, thank you... I'll look forward to future videos of "Gongoozling the Cut" - lol. Take care. Paul,,

[@pyoung168]

Bit of a trip down memory lane…er canal…for you! Very nice trip. Thanks for taking us along.

[@dennisporter753]

I like the Iron bridges on that canal.. nicely painted as well.. Enjoying the final cruising on your narrow boat before the next owner takes over.. Cheers David..

[@lunarsma8446]

What a beautiful day for a cruise, David! Thanks for taking us along. I do have to say, though, that is breaks my heart seeing so many trees along the canal being taken over by that succubus ivy. People think, "oh, nice and green!" But ivy is a top invasive killer of trees.

[@whichwaytothepostoffice3361]

Your way with words and story telling really do set you apart David - selfishly I'll miss your narrowboat adventures but look forward to seeing more cruising videos on other boats. I'm sorry to be such a late subscriber!

[@hans2406]

I am very sorry to have viewed the last of your cruising videos. From Thailand, thank you for all the marvellous episodes.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers. There will be more canal videos, including cruising videos.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Perfect Sunday viewing. Gentle. Calming. Interesting. 👌

[@pepperpot542]

Going to miss these

[@DontEatTheAnimals]

At 1.07, Clara, written on the bow - Clara Bow ! You got it girl.

[@SailHosailing]

cowmouflage 🤣you've made my day

[@toneault7499]

hi David. i will miss your cinimartografey . you always have had a good eye for the shot or frame. and on my 30" moni its as if i was there ( i wish.. one day . )

[@CruisingTheCut]

Cheers but I will still continue to produce videos, including cruising ones :-)

[@bill45colt]

and another different video with more wonderful views, educational information, colorful sites and boats, and David all wrapped up like a Christmas turkey to ward off the cold!!! Yep ive spent many a night and day in the cold and outside, working on projects, hunting, or touring. Great story with each of your posts,,,,,thank you very much!!! bill from alabama usa again,,,,,jealous of you i might add,,,,as you get to witness it all in person, feel the breeze, smell the smells, and hear the sounds of life in all directions!!! thanks!!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you