181. Taking my narrowboat down the Atherstone lock flight on the Coventry canal

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Emergency summer coal - love England.

[@Voyager-2-s2y]

Though England faces alot of criticism from the world. I feel this is one of the best and most beautiful country of the world. Given the earth gems in every field of life. I love England alot. Love from India sir. Your country is heaven on earth.

[@davidw1518]

Having started at number 1 and now reached number 181, I can say that I have enjoyed almost all of them, but this was one of the best of all. Such a lot put into just quarter of an hour, yet so soothing and relaxing. Don't start thinking of changing ANYTHING!

[@brianlopez8855]

This channel, the photography and the commentary are compulsively relaxing.

[@RVgeeks]

There is positivity nothing we love better than seeing all the details of operating the locks. So reminds us of our magical day with you last fall. And anyone who gets so excited about ice cream is no idiot. 😉

[@raygoerke2613]

A favourite tradition of mine...sitting in a quiet classroom after my 4th and 5th graders are gone and marking their reading journals whilst I quietly watch an episode of cruising the cut. Well done David!

[@peter9180]

An unbothered fisherman which proves that fishing can sooth the soul.

[@davidhornbek3356]

From the land of manners..."Because I'm British and we like queuing." Brilliant!

[@bakakafka4428]

Had a truly horrible day today, bought a piece of English cheesecake on the way home to cheer me up, and lo and behold, an episode of CtC awaits. I felt better already even before pressing the play button! Thanks ever so much for cheering me up today, as always!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Horrible days are awful! Glad to have helped :-)

[@rameshkandadai]

i am not sure which is more fun - the commentary by you or the scenic beauty of the place. i suspect it is the happy marriage of both - time and time again. Thank you David

[@robertedwards4031]

Another great video.. after a couple of years watching your videos I have now bought a 57' narrowboat and started cruising the cut full-time .. what a great way of life .. many thanks for the inspiration.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Fantastic. Hope you’re having a great time on it. Cheers

[@pootle2768]

You definitely earned that Magnum ice cream! People seem so much friendlier and helpful on the cut. Thank you for a completely lovely way to spend 17 minutes.

[@rareairvideos3070]

I'm an idiot too! Welcome to the group. Love the bumble bees!

[@iaindowling8993]

That was beautify filmed and well written , one of your best yet and I enjoyed the camera from the rear of the boat.

[@carolgauthier2492]

Thank you for not playing music so I can focus on what you are saying. I enjoy the pur of the motor, the birds, and water splashing the boat. These sounds make it seem as though I am almost there . . . a part of the journey.

[@SCP-POOL]

That looks like an amazing life...as an American I'm seriously jealous! Much love & respect from the USA!

[@janebrown3587]

I know! I want to live on a canalboat and live amongst that incredible nature. I'm especially fond of cows grazing :)

[@richardhall1667]

This is how I’ve been able to get myself to sleep the last few days. What with the virus on top of the regular stress of day to day life, if I didn’t have your videos to distract and comfort me I suspect I’d be a bit of a wreck. Thank you so much and keep up the excellent work.

[@Cous1nJack]

Hardly high praise.

[@centralintelligenceagency9003]

Man I love your videos. Whenever my anxiety is flaring, watching a few of them puts me into a very happy place. I love the way those lumbering hunks of steel gently bob along.

[@mememadore3174]

After a long day I love popping you on the telly and sipping some tea. You have such a calming demeanor. Cheers from Vermont, USA

[@alanboman8860]

Love the birds having drink - very cute!

[@theresasutherland5923]

Hi Trev well I enjoyed that last video of 2024 , thanks for the mention , much appreciated. Iff I'm not busy Ile always help you through the flight so not a problem. 😊

[@MegaSnow121]

To me an amusing realization: narrow boating = right hand driving. Car driving = left hand driving. You English are an interesting bunch! As always, a great video and commentaries. I am thoroughly fascinating by narrow boating. The landscape is beautiful and the locks are fun to watch. This seems like a great way to live. Greetings from across the Atlantic. :-)

[@Stringtrees]

I only "know" about narrow boating vicariously via your vlogs. That looks like a lot of work but you make it look , well not exactly easy but not quite so daunting. I just love it when you have posted a new vlog. The quality is much appreciated thank you David.

[@williamkeily6686]

One of the best lock “instructive “ vlogs. But a lot of people need reminding why we close all the gates and paddles.

[@andreamundt]

Thanks for the close up shots at 2:42 and 10:02 !! : ))) Love your ability to notice and capture tiny moments of great beauty!

[@JCF072344]

Thank you for your work in filming and presenting these vlogs. They are so addictive!

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you

[@mcpheonixx]

Thanks to you a narrow boat vacation has made it onto my bucket list. I've always wanted to visit the U.K. but I'm not really interested in the cities, I much prefer the country side as well as the little bits of history one picks up along the way! In any event, another good video, thank you!

[@matthewnickerson3991]

I liked that you filmed the birds drinking the water from the leaking spigot. Another great vlog!

[@CruisingTheCut]

I was really pleased when I spotted them :-)

[@fletcher3913]

I always enjoy riding along with you.

[@4sstg]

New to youR channel, having just found it. I live in Vermont, no chance for canals in the mountains. My mothers kin are from England, and there lies my heart. I love narrow boats, and all you see from them.

[@wrzlgummidge7663]

strangely calming to watch 17 mins of lock passage. Thanks!

[@aeromoe]

Good fun to watch this video. I lived in England for three years (85, 86, 87) but had other interests. During a return visit to England in May 2019 I viewed my first narrowboats along the Oxford Canal at Upper Heyford. Thanks for posting these videos.

[@salcombebunker1800]

How very interesting David I had often wondered how multiple boats go up and down, very civilised and very cleverly designed.

[@hadzsermiyang3470]

I find it way satisfying watching this kind of videos

[@richardhoward393]

I'm going up the Atherstone locks tomorrow.. currently moored up between 9 and 10... so checking all the vlogs for intel. As a solo boater too I'm jealous that you are spritely enough to jump from gate to gate but one day your luck might just run out!

[@donneal1352]

I think most people just enjoy helping with the locks. Thank you for your time.

[@klayofthemystics]

I always respect a person who understands his safety/intelligence level.

[@rud]

I like to see all the little things along the way like water points etc. At first I thought that my interest in off grid houses and now also narrowboats, were to get away and be disconnected from the world but I have come to the realisation that is about freedom to choose and more importantly, having tasks off work that I need to do to keep my brains occupied with things that aren’t watching depressing news that I have no chance of doing anything about.

[@margaretbedwell58]

Well said Martin.

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

“Passing wind” 😂 love it!

[@CENTURION-xs6ky]

As a local it was lovely to see part of the area I love so much and remember those lovely warmer months, thank you.

[@supergran62]

What a dream run! We were in UK during all that rain. We spent a bit of time at the Braunston Pub, but failed to see any boats we knew. The day we left back to Australia it fined up!!

[@jiloute22]

Good evening, nice video, very physical trip, a lot of traffic on the canal, it already feels the holidays

[@CruisingTheCut]

And getting busier every day...

[@terryrigden4860]

Nice to see my mate Steve giving you a hand at top lock. Its a nice flight , no turbulence , well maintained and pleasant surroundings

[@ritaharker4466]

Thank you for another lovely vlog, your commentary and video are just so relaxing to watch. I’m always looking forward to the next one x

[@JD-vb5ib]

Very educational for me - Thanks. Seeing all the procedures and courtesies shared was great.

[@KathyGutierrezlythauslvr]

Love the vlog! Informative, scenic and well done. Thx for sharing.

[@amenditman]

I really enjoy watching the fine country go by on your vlog. Always wondered if and how the locals use the canals, so your scene with the fisherman was enlightening.

[@bogwitch1019]

I am here and living for the wholesome boat content

[@cliffordabernathy9070]

I am trying to figure out why your videos are so addictive. All I come up with is you have figured out a great mix of what people need to relax. you're skilled with video, You're skilled with journalism and you have a great topic. PS I personally would not mind more videos of those little birds drinking the driping water or the flowers or butterflies. But take my advice cautiously because whatever you're doing is working to relax thousands of people.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I wish I could show more of the birds etc but it all comes down to pure luck in terms of them being there to film and not flying off by the time I've got the camera on them. Real wildlife videographers will spend months trying to get one shot, I have only seconds!! :-)

[@cliffordabernathy9070]

@@CruisingTheCut I do appreciate what you have been able to film . I think you did a good job. 🙂

[@haydne]

You've just made my Friday evening, a glass of chilled white wine, sitting in the shade on glorious sunny day, and watching your latest video! Many thanks!

[@namespacetoosmall]

Just utterly lovely. Thanks. :)

[@7177YT]

lovely! edit: the detailed demonstration of lock operation is fascinating. (:

[@henryharesdene4164]

You're a magician as well as everything else - Bow rope mysteriously swapped sides and back again while the boat descended

[@garygerard4290]

beautiful scenery - 'and God bless those Lockies!

[@nige123baggy]

I’ve never been on a canal but since I have started watching you vlogs, I’m totally hooked and looking forward to giving it a go. You are a true inspiration and I love your dry humour and your explanations of each and every operation and site you have been through. Thank you for all of this

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you so much!

[@sianwarwick633]

Lot of work to get through 11 locks. Appreciate your short notes, very funny, including 'Don't do this, I am an idiot'. I regularly jaywalk.

[@paulboden7850]

That leaky water tap sure made the sparrows happy. One looked like he was taking a shower! lol

[@michaelnorris6365]

"Remember I'm an idiot, there's no reason for you to be" Brilliant comment, sounds like my attitude. I see you as a modern water gypsy, in the best sense of the word.

[@altowatts1325]

Well after watching several of your videos and your numerous references to cheese sandwiches 🥪 I actually tried one. It was surprisingly good 😋 👍🏾👍🏾. Well done Captain.

[@mozamariner4443]

I’ve only got 3 you tube vlogs, yours, the happy ladies and art and bri in America. Look forward each week to watching you all. Everyone better than the tele 😂

[@marianillingworth4403]

I always enjoy helping other boaters through the locks, I appreciate it if someone helps me. While the lock is filling/emptying there is time for a chat. Great vlog as usual.

[@mikeoneil7537]

Well done, a breaf restbit from the chaos of everyday. It is wonderful to see you progressing through life without all the shenanigans.Thank you especially for the wildlife.

[@MouseToes]

Well done on capturing on video boaters greetings one another!

[@TheUffeess]

Being able to queue without problems is proof of good social behavior. You Brits know how to do it, like us Swedes. I can add that it is the same weather in Sweden. :)

[@johnsonslawnserviceministr4038]

I agree with you on windchimes they turn a peaceful day into an annoying day

[@shaneanderson1036]

Hi from Australia . I’m enjoying these vids so much . Always wanted to visit England . This is the next best thing . See so much on your vids . Thank you

[@CheckFred]

In my days as a plasterer in the 70's/80's when Water-Points were scarce and electricity and toilets on sites were rarer than hen's teeth, I used to have my own Hydrant which I'd connect to the nearest point, (because hydrant points had to go in with Services before sites could start) and the pressure was sublime!! a 45 gallon drum took about three minutes maximum. Not too sure how 'legal' it was - But! - OH Well ;-) Something to put in your thinking cap #YoungDave?? .......

[@alanharwood4156]

Just tucking in to some excellent offerings bought from the Cheese Boat at Braunston last weekend. Highly recommended. Have to confess that the better half is planning on moving our garden full of wind chimes to our early retirement liveaboard in a few years; along with the dog, and cats, and chickens! She has conceded that the bee hives will be a stretch too far! I'll keep working on her to leave the wind chimes and (most of) the chickens behind too. Keep up the great work.

[@martyrule]

Very much enjoying your craft. The channel continues to be a favorite. Thank you David!

[@EnglishVeteran]

We filled up at Atherstone couple of months back. Lockie was great, they feed the birds every morning you know, but yes the water was a dribble. Jolly good Fish & Chips in town & an Aldi.

[@markaluge]

Love the 'do what I say and not what I do' with jumping across the long gates, I do it myself, although I like to think it is more of a large step than a leap or jump 😇

[@michaelpilling9659]

A superb exercise of descending a flight of 11 locks. Educational. entertaining and very interesting. Super video David - thanks very much and enjoy your cheese sandwich and Magnum ice cream

[@paulluxon1555]

Brilliant vlog, loved watching it, thank you for posting.

[@kathyowens9901]

I love that your shy person disappears when you are at the locks with other people and a chatty person emerges! Ditto on the wind chimes, hate them, and thank you for the locks procedures, no one has shown it like that!! Your so cool !

[@CruisingTheCut]

Thank you. I am able to hide my introversion in short bursts of conversation but it doesn't really disappear ;-)

[@Dozz70]

Great Vlog David.....Thank You Again!!

[@ianofsjkartwork]

A great watch David.. Thanks for sharing

[@jbmorrow5390]

Really enjoy your videos. We auto drivers use rear view mirrors & rear facing camers. Have you thought of doing similar, just on the front of your vessel? You would have gotten a preview of what was around the bend as you approached the water spot. Just a thought. Have fun & stay well.

[@michaelmoney9445]

Nice one!! A pleasure to watch!!

[@tabcan]

My favorite site. Thank you!

[@garygerard4290]

nice to hear the procedure for going through the locks - pretty cool sure is pretty and clean country side you boat through I have a 10 foot bamboo handle fitted to a 1/2" net wire mesh basket I fish out an concessional soda pop bottle I find floating - kind of makes up for my foolishness as a younger man

[@ivanfernandez9613]

I have been watching your videos for the last week and lately every time you mention a town or a marina I follow you thru google maps. It gives me a broader view of the area and I learn alot about the specific locations you are passing thru. Love your content keep it up and don't worry I'm an idiot too.

[@baritonejp1]

Really liked this one. Love to see the locks and how they work. So wish I could hop the big pond to cruise the cut.

[@fixitnate]

"... or I'd give it a bit of Wellie." Love that English terminology

[@jezlanejl]

Another great video David, thanks. Shame the weather is foul compared to last year. Still, we have another month left of summer.... Fingers crossed.

[@YT4Herk]

David, I'm a Yank who thoroughly enjoys you vlogs. Looks like fun, for the most part. Cheerio, good man!

[@mozdickson]

such a relaxing way to travel, punctuated with some lock aerobics of course. Mind the Gap!

[@lteht6919]

That view at 14:10 is fantastic, love the channel keep up the great videos

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

Lovely scenery..so many locks!!! Enjoy your sarnie and Magnum ice lolly 😋

[@billseward2274]

As always, very entertaining. What a wonderful way to live.

[@johninokla2635]

Come on David your no idiot, just a guy that takes chances now and then. Very enjoyable vlog that I was impressed with. Enjoyed the trip thru all eleven locks with one of my favorite narrowboaters. Hope you enjoyed the cheese sandwich and the ice cream afterwards. 👍

[@markbulla1851]

A little breezy, but an otherwise pretty day! Thanks for another nice vlog!

[@sylviapage8572]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Duh6666666]

Man, my life is hectic, these videos allow me to unwind, thanks again, David!

[@angelaread4462]

Me too and many more I'm sure.

[@AR-jx6wr]

I notice that after all of these years you no longer look at a large flight of locks with the same trepidation as you did in the beginning. You’ve become an old canal sailor now.

[@thegeneralissimo470]

My girlfriend and I both enjoy watching your vlogs; her for the many animals you see, and myself for the boating and industrial things.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Nice Friday afternoon video. Thank you David. Hope you enjoyed your cheese sandwich and Magnum ice cream bar. Aren't modern appliances wonderful? Take care and safe travels.

[@EnglishVeteran]

Solo Locking can be quite time consuming & quite hard work can’t it? Great when the Lockies help. Every Captain needs a scurvy ridden crewman to labour!! 😇

[@jamesdavis5096]

Yarrrr

[@robinhall6194]

Snorting re windchimes - Benign, with gritted teeth. Catch 22, good vlogs increase interest in narrowboating cluttering locks! Sigh. I envy you, yet wonder what traffic's to be 5 years hence while hoping it remains close to present level. Your vlogs are thoughtful, dotted with bits of interesting this and that. Watching dexterity handling locks, plenty skill and and sheer physical effort required. This vlog particularly fulfilling to watch. Hahaha, you and cheese sarnies and name of that wee boat, hilarious. Mid summer's canal verges/scenery - simply stunning. Heavens, forced to eat ice-cream. Enjoyable "watch" thanks!

[@davidbutler4363]

Loved it,well done.thanks😁👍👏👏👏

[@OhioticketswithRobert]

Another wonderful video and interesting to see the volunteers of the canal.