Narrowboating the DEEPEST CANAL LOCK in the UK - Ep.4

[@kencase2179]

Mike and Nicole. This was a fun series. I’m sad that it is almost over. But, I’m looking forward to the next adventure. Nicole, I think you should join Mike on more adventures. As always, thanks for bringing us along on this amazing trip.

[@DownieLive]

Ken, I think so too! Haha. Thanks!

[@fayesouthall6604]

Same, I’ve loved this 😊

[@owddroner7124]

Hi Mike I started following you about 3 months quality vlogs mate anyway at the ripe old age of 58 I used to live on West 13th in Vancouver and for many many years in the village of Marsden where you’re next week vlog is coming from well for the last 6 years we’ve lived down in Cornwall so when are you down here lol all the best regards Mark

[@travisgunn4994]

No she should not. Michael you deserve much better than that little ray of sunshine.

[@SouthernFarmingTV]

@@travisgunn4994 dammit boy..lol

[@julieivers7375]

If you guys are planning another canal boat experience, you gotta try the Caledonian Canal in Scotland, it includes Loch Ness, Fort Augusta's locks, etc. Think you'd really enjoy it.

[@John_Fugazzi]

There are more harrowing moments to long boating than one would expect. One moment it's all peaceful and bucolic and suddenly you're beached. I liked when Nicole said "We have to at least try it", which turned out to be right.

[@trickytwins7707]

12:24

[@emileeborowski1228]

“And challenges are best overcome together” 19:43 Every couple has their disagreements, telling the world about it is a big step in relationships. You and Nicole have a really strong bond, you think of what the other has to say and find an answer together. Great video!

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Amazing vlogs, as an Englishman; am so appreciative of you highlighting the beauty of our countryside and industrial heritage of the United Kingdom, hope both of you are well, merry Christmas

[@MrFrankhdgs]

😉I'm sorry, but I just kept hearing, 🎶"Clowns to the left of me...Jokers to the right...Here I am, stuck in the middle with you."🎶

[@OliverKalvaster]

shut up its bad

[@batmanforlife4615]

LOL

[@Johnketes54]

Who was that? Weavers? Going to niggle me now

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

"Life is better with challenges, and challenges are best overcome together" - Michael Downtzu, the Art of Traveling. But it's true! Challenging yourself is how you grow as a person. And when it comes to working together, alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. No one can whistle a symphony, it takes a whole orchestra to play it. Only when we work together, can we make the world a better place.

[@Jacopski]

As a 21 year old (Australian) i haven't gone to many places except Japan which I loved, I've always wanted to travel, but the generic Europe holiday has never appealed enough to me to spend the money to do it, but these last 4 videos have definitely put UK canal boating on my very small bucket list, big landmarks are cool but I think this experience would top almost any tourism spot and I can't wait to do this myself.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Agreed, it's quite a feat in engineering. So there's a story for why the Tuel Lane Lock was built in 1996. The Rochdale Canal was originally abandoned by an Act of Parliament in 1952. When the canal company tried to shut down the final section in 1965, the Inland Waterways Association petitioned against it, and has since petitioned projects that would've severed the route (like a Sowerby Bridge supermarket in 1980). This section however remained isolated from the network as the connection to the Calder and Hebble Navigation waterway was missing. So in 1991, a grant of £2.5 million (over £5 million in today's money) was secured that paved the way for the final link to be restored.

[@lynfl9814]

This was definitely a challenging adventure. You were so wonderful to help the newbies. So, great to see with perseverance; you made it through! I have so enjoyed this series; I hate to see it come to an end. We'd love to see more of you Nichole; you are a great travel companion.

[@didisinclair3605]

I so wish you had 20 more episodes of this wonderful series! This is such a great example of how it is the process, not the end, that is to be loved and remembered. I have some friends who are going to do a luxury canal cruise, where everything is done for them, with fancy chefs and butlers... no, thank you! Your experience is right up my alley!!! Thanks so much, Mike and Nicole!

[@patriciafuchs5970]

This has proven to be great fun! I love adventure mixed with history. Your “mishaps” always bring me smiles!

[@terrybc7004]

Great episode Mike & Nicole. Nicole has done a fantastic job in guiding your Narrow Boats through some tough places. Great work Nicole!!! It's very nice to see more of you Nicole. But we all need to see even more of you!😃Thanks again for taking all of us along on your journey!👍

[@DownieLive]

You bet, Terry!

[@the_g9456]

Mike, The past month has been incredible watching you navigate your way through the countryside canals. This has been a true joy to watch so I can imagine it was better to experience in real time. For me personally the first 2 episodes would be more relaxing. The countryside and towns seemed slower paced and relaxed. So happy I found your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@DownieLive]

Thank you 😊

[@eddog6666]

Didn’t you meet another youtuber at the longest tunnel? Pacifically a United Kingdom youtuber?

[@Touyube8811]

Love boating vicariously through you & Nicole's adventures. Can't wait for the bonus ep!

[@sandywatkins8484]

This is a great series. I had no idea this sort of adventure even existed. Makes me want to book a trip to Wales. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Jeannified]

Me too!

[@samueltownsend3079]

I live 15 minutes away from Sowerby Bridge/Rochdale Canal and never knew about its historical importance. I am so pleased you enjoyed Hebden Bridge, my favourite place to go for a Sunday morning coffee. I have loved this series (like all of them), your adventures give me so much joy and excitement. Can't wait to "join you" on the bonus episode and beyond!

[@DownieLive]

Thanks Sam!

[@Haaris531]

Great for a Saturday morning walk

[@dandeliongirl2294]

I have loved your train journeys across America, and now you have done a boat trip through my home town of Northwich! We have walked along the Trent and Mersey canal many times. Thank you for showing everyone our part of the world. ❤

[@Aedovjhcde]

The first video of this canal boat trip I knew I would love, I check back every day to see if there’s a new video! I’m glad there’s one today and I bet others will agree!

[@bradmyst1339]

I have never heard of Narrow boating before. Thank you for exposing me to a new type of travel. I hope that I’ll do this. Very bucket worthy.

[@davidjones332]

Thank you for this. I must have driven up and down Tuel Lane hundreds of times, and eaten in The Moorings pub plenty of times too, but I never realised the canal passed under the road junction there. Sometimes it takes someone from 3000 miles away to show you what's in your own back yard!

[@DownieLive]

Ha! Very true, David!

[@bobtuckey2409]

What an amazing adventure you and Nicole have been on. And you are still speaking to each other, well done. Thanks again Mike!😊

[@nathanwang5880]

I love how you're able to make the most of every experience even despite the bumps along the way, the fact that you included the lower moments of the trip and being able to come back from it really demonstrates just who you are and what this channel is about, I love every single one of these videos.

[@brianfraser2495]

I believe the ideal depth of water in a canal is 4 feet but water levels vary and each boat has a different draft depending on how heavily loaded it is. The side walls may be rock, brick or concrete but the bottom is always a layer of clay - good waterproof stuff.

[@seandavies265]

I've watched all 4 episodes now, enjoyed every moment, I have watched a lot on trains in Canada, with you and mates, which were great, thanks Mike and Nicole, can't wait for bonus episode now, 👍😀

[@rikspector]

Mike and NIcole, Seize the day, I did, and now at 80 I have many memories of adventures. Your most precious gift is your youth! Cheers, Rik Spector

[@EmericTimelapse]

I’ve been following you for a while and I honestly think this was your best series so far. All the episodes were super well edited and so wholesome to watch! I’m sad this is over but can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with next!

[@iamcoreilly]

Nicole is very cute and useful, practical. Listen to her! Lol What an adventure. Glad there's another episode to go.😄

[@valbard6596]

Thanks for keeping it real! 😂 Reminds me of every “conversation” my husband and I have when we travel. Glad you did this trip. It takes a sense of adventure and the right attitude when you’re both doing something new. Really shows character!

[@dexiglory720]

I agree, I’d like more Nicole too!

[@davidsmith1620]

We did the Llangollen from Nantwich in 2018, over Sir Thomas Telford's aqueduct. The Smith's Falls Combined Lock, south of Ottawa, is 25.6 feet deep, or 7.6 meters. The Rideau Canal is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from Ottawa (our hometown) to Kingston. Yes, there are Parks Canada Lockies to guide you through. We love your voyages through the canals of the UK and look forward to the extra vlog!

[@heavyonestyll9023]

I live in Nantwich! Did you travel from Canada specifically to do the trip?

[@davidsmith1620]

@@heavyonestyll9023 Yes we did. Air Canada to Dublin, then the ferry to Holyhead, then rail to Nantwich. Enjoyed the countryside and the people, so very welcoming. We had planned the narrowboat holiday for at least a year beforehand.

[@DownieLive]

Yes

[@edwinreece438]

The best part was the interaction between you and Nicole. It really made me miss my wife. I lost her a little over a year ago.

[@DownieLive]

🥺

[@Slonge92]

Awesome videos. Glad it was a rental (the one you high-sided). I thought you might have started moving furniture onto the bow, but you were enough. Thanks so much, brings back memories.

[@ymarkone]

I've been subscribed to your channel for a while now and enjoyed it thoroughly. I've especially enjoyed the narrow boat series. I moved from England when I was eight (fifty years ago) to the US. I tried to go back and visit in my 20's twice, but each time something stopped me (appendicitis and car troubles). So I stopped trying. Needless to say, I've seen more of my homeland on TV and KZbin than I have in person. THANK YOU! This series has added to my "visit" to home in that I got to see things that reminded me of my youth. I remember taking a narrow boat trip aboard the Jenny Wren (a school trip?). Your videos brought those memories back to me and I remembered how much I enjoyed that short ride. This made me envious of your multi-day journey! I'm so glad you had so much fun onboard some of my favorite tiny homes! Looking forward to the bonus episode and your next "Travels by ???" series. Thanks for great stories! Mark

[@caseyatterberry6726]

I've only found your channel a couple of months ago but you are slowly becoming one of my favorite channels on KZbin

[@charlesyyz]

I usually don’t like watching KZbin videos when their life partner shows up as guests… that’s until when Nicole shows up! She is just so funny and sincere in the show. She and Mike match each other so well. I just adore them so much. ❤

[@dianeboileau2026]

Another wonderful adventure with a little nail biting along the way! You two worked it out but of course Nicole was right! Lol. Glad there is one more video to watch and can't wait to see it! Thanks for taking us along!

[@kevinh.w.crabbe8748]

I am very pleased to be seniors with you guys doing the locks with the long boats it’s like I’m near with you thank you very much you made this old man very very happy. I wanted to do this myself but don’t get around anymore and you guys just made my day, thank you very much I am in Alberta Canada originally from Niagara Falls, Ontario been out Alberta since 1975

[@nancyharris4913]

I love that you included your major challenge and 'disagreement'. That tells me a lot about you (that you're ok to put this out there so you are showing your humanity) and it is truer to life ...for all of us. This reminds me of the time my husband and I rented a houseboat with our two kids. We were on the Trent-Severn canal system in Ontario. My husband wanted to fish but was out of bait, so we went into a cove where the map showed there was a marina. The map was wrong, and worse, we got into a very shallow area littered with huge boulders. Our clunky single-engine rental houseboat made the challenge, well, challenging! After an hour of yelling, "rock on the right! Turn hard!!", we survived without ruining the engine. Were we tense and arguing...yes. But you know what, we now often think back to that experience with fondness, for a challenge overcome.

[@Morning_Demon]

If you are looking for another Canadian adventure by boat with more locks and a mix of areas. There's the Trent-Severn Waterway. From Lake Ontario (Bay of Quinte) to the Lake Huron (Georgian Bay). It's a long meandering travel by boat, but it's there for the taking.

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

Trent-Severn is a funny name for a Canadian canal! The Trent and Severn are two major English Midlands rivers. I'm from the UK but half Canadian and visit Ontario regularly, so I might check this out next time I'm across the pond, thank you!

[@DLantz-ow1ii]

I REALLY enjoyed this series, I think this is a part of the UK that a lot of people don't think about but the videography was well done, the commentary was great and it looks like you had a lot of fun! Thank you for inviting us to join you on this series and I cannot wait to see even more!

[@rogerturley]

16:30 When grounding, the worse thing you can do is apply full power. This will pull the stern down and compound the issue. Apply a bit more power, yes, but only enough to keep moving at a slow pace.

[@jonathanlever5644]

I’m so excited for ‘next season’ of narrow boating 🎉🎉

[@RoyceMunday56]

I've been on a narrowboat for nearly a year now and your videos have been more useful than any other that I've seen. Your 'warts and all' approach was endearing and informative. Thank you both so very much X

[@sharonevans1257]

England is a pretty country! Thanks for taking us along. I am enjoying your adventures!

[@PaulCashman]

What a great real-world example of persevering and rising to the challenge! This has been a great series and, even better, we get a surprise bonus!

[@user-fz3sz2dj4r]

The production on this is phenomenally good

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Fantastic. Thanks Mike and Nicole.👍😊

[@tkdfeet]

One of your best series. I guess because we in North America have nothing like the canals. Well done Mike and Nicole.

[@fotomann40]

Love that calm cool never give up attitude! I would never classify you as a big" beefy boy"! Your adventures are so epic, to me! I would never have even considered a narrow boat but, thanks to you, I'm intrigued and may give it a go someday!

[@DownieLive]

Haha. Thanks so much, and you should definitely try them!

[@andrewcoates6641]

I would like to point out that it isn’t always necessary to hire a longer narrow boat. Especially when you’re a newby to boating . Some hire agencies have much shorter boats known as Buttie boats which were originally built to accommodate the growing families of the professional boatmen and they could be more rises or not depending on the owner’s financial circumstances. If the owner couldn’t afford a motor then the smaller boat would be towed by the larger boat. The smaller boats weren’t built to handle any cargoes just as extended living accommodation and would normally be captained by either the spouse of the boatman or perhaps by the oldest of their children, very occasionally the vessel would be controlled by an employee or Mate but it was more often kept in the family.

[@callgomesforhomes]

This was such an enjoyable series. Kudos to Nicole and you for facing the challenges of canal travel together. Makes me want to try it too. Thank you

[@DownieLive]

You should!

[@outhouse9451]

I gotta say that even with the limited knowledge I have of the UK’s canals, they absolutely blow my mind the amount of engineering that has gone into them

[@monoelmono9476]

Briliant video, scenery, interviews, description and how it all works for people that don't know. I hope them volunteers get a donation every now and again the work they do is invaluable

[@sicksicko6550]

It's so cool that these are just open for the public to use, aside from the third one obviously.

[@neilbowers6956]

I just came across this series and it was so relaxing. I am glad you got to experience British canals at their best and their worst. You definitely need to come back and do this again.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Nicole has that adventurer spirit. You'll never know what's around the next bend if you don't go on and see. With that mindset, you can achieve anything. Just look what you would have missed if you turned back.

[@andrewl.whitaker8039]

Mike - great series, possibly my all-time favorite of all your adventures. My wife and I have traveled by long boat in England and this was truly fun to watch. Nicole is a keeper! Keep up the great work, it's always a pleasure to see and enjoy your content.

[@jaimeknoble3315]

I'm ridiculously fascinated over these canals and locks and tunnels. The town above the ground with all the canals weaving around the buildings looked like a fairy tale.

[@JulianJLW]

I think you're spot on about the challenges being an important part of the fun. Indeed, they're the bits which we'll remember, which we'll be telling people about in years to come, and which make the holiday. We don't need everything to be easy and problem-free to enjoy ourselves.

[@theteamedward108]

Can't wait for the bonus episode

[@davidmartin9039]

I am enjoying this ride along the canals. It's great to learn the history of the canals and beautiful scenery.

[@JH-ty3ic]

Four episodes of great moments, I was in awe of how beautiful it all was.

[@NickGoesFar]

This has been such an awesome adventure to follow along with. These locks are something else, and you can really tell that you both have really gained a lot of experience and skill when it comes to navigating and operating these canal boats.

[@LocalmotionSpain]

Really enjoying this series Mike and Nicole, thank you for sharing. I used to farm near Goytre Wharf on the Mon and Brec canal and kept a boat there. It was a wonderful way to relax on a summer evening after milking, cruising up towards Brecon. Your videos reflect wonderfully the relaxed pace of life and tranquility of the canals, even in stressful situations. It still amazes me when you cruise for several hours, then look at a map and realise that the distance you travelled could have been done in about half an hour by car! Thank you for all your great videos.

[@DownieLive]

Haha. Very true! But that’s why it’s great!

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Hi Mike...it's good to see you guys having " normal stressful" moments...that's what makes life more interesting ! Looking forward to the bonus episode next week 🙂

[@sethtriggs]

Yeow that was quite some peril with the low water. But I am glad for the teamwork too. It's good to hear the opposing perspectives. That's why you call it "crew resource management!" Looking forward to the bonus ep! Thanks so much!

[@ianbrocklehurst2231]

Thank you so much! It’s sad it’s almost over but it felt that we were there with you! Can’t wait for the next series… no pressure! 😊

[@sksunshine4860]

It's funny how similar the scene along the river at the end of the video looks to the millworks and textile factories along the Speed, Nith and Grand rivers in Ontario. Elora, Fergus, Hespeler, Preston, Galt, Brantford and Paris all have similar scenes as well as many other locales. I was privileged to grow up in one of the earliest settled regions in Canada with buildings crafted in the late 17 early 1800's and it wasn't until I moved West that it hit how new Canada really is. Early settlers gravitated to rivers and thus communities were built, bringing the British architecture that is so familiar is these videos. Your videos are educating and entertaining at the same time as I had no clue of long boating or locks in GB although I have been a canal gawker along the Welland Canal. Thanks for another great video!

[@mikeyost3672]

Nicole was right. Trust her judgement. Remember this for the future.

[@Barbarahas10]

Another amazing trip!! I love these lovely little boat trips through the UK!!! I hope they keep coming!! They are my favorite trips of yours.

[@atlsxfinest8509]

thanks for taking us on this journey with you!! excited for the bonus.

[@glowingeye]

Fun to watch, near me (I live in Hanover, Germany) theres a lock in the „Mittellandkanal“ in Germany, the canal is mostly used for cargo and waaaay bigger than this one. The lock is 14.7 m deep, thats about 48 ft. The width is 11.6 m (38 ft) and 214 m long (702 ft). So yeah, its one hell of an hole, actually two!. I have never driven a boat through it, only looked down from the sidewalk. If you‘re interested, it‘s called „Schleuse Anderten“ or „Hindenburgschleuse“ and was build between 1919 and 1928. When it was finished in 1928 it was the biggest inland lock in Europe. A few years ago I was on vacation in Ireland twice, where we lived on rented boats and drove them through canals and rivers (Shannon and Erne, to name the rivers, the canal is called „Shannon-Erne-Waterway“. It has 16 beautiful locks, the landscape is incredible and these were the best holidays of my life!

[@k-dramagoodmorningseoul]

Hi! How are you? It's Thursday. It's only a few days away this year. Korea/Seoul is experiencing a lot of snow this winter with the third cold. I wish you good health and good things for the rest of the week. Thank you very much.

[@harrybutler1828]

What a great series Mike. Beautiful country and history. Thank you so much for taking us along with you.

[@gavcarter90]

I’m sad you never came to Leicester and our canals, and Foxton Locks! But great series Mike. Bring on the next adventure.

[@tarasensei]

Amazing trip!! Great episode. I love Nicole's sassy remarks. HA HA You two did a great job of getting through all those locks.

[@rexharrison6827]

I came across your series beginning with episode #3, so will have to backtrack for the first two instalments. This is a very enjoyable guide/armchair journey to some of England's best canals. Travelling in a canal boat has been a bucket list item for me for decades but I'm unlikely now to ever do it, so following adventures such as yours is a real bonus. Thanks and subbed!

[@DownieLive]

Welcome aboard!

[@moogmike1]

Thanks, Mike and Nicole, this has been an epic series, glad to see there is a bonus episode, but it's sad to see it conclude. It has been great.

[@jerryomalley3537]

Awesome. My wife and I are Canadian boaters with over 2000 locks in our boating career. This channel has us thinking??? Excellent information from you and this is the first time I viewed you're channel. Soo cool.

[@fridakahlua6674]

OMG im so enjoying this series! Nicole youre a bad ass companion. Rachel youre an excellent skipper! Thanks guys for this wonderful entertainment!

[@tacticaldelusion]

Please come back to the UK soon and do some more episodes, 4 aren't enough! Glad you like it here, always welcome!

[@deniseyoung3738]

What a fun adventure. I am absolutely not a boat person, but you almost have me convinced!

[@mrknightguy2099]

I live in Sowerby Bridge and my late neighbor was the lock keeper for as far back I can remember. Glad you enjoyed your visit. (Home town pride)

[@Galactic_rats]

I really enjoyed these videos and it’s so nice to see people enjoying our canals, I really hope you come back and adventure some more of them. You should consider the Leeds Liverpool canal from start to end it’s one of the longest canal, passes through some of the bilge most industrial cities in the uk and through some of the most beautiful countryside including my home town of Skipton where you can post past the castle. It has the Bingley five rise locks and past saltaire mill which boasts some amazing industrial history. And hey if you ever see this and want a local guide I’m in !

[@DownieLive]

Thanks for the tip!

[@williamneal9076]

Glad y'all were able to 'press-on'! That was a TOUGH one. You persevered. You Are as heavy as we thought. Cue: "He aint heavy, he's my brother".

[@jwuertz7101]

Yay bonus episode next week! Enjoying this series very much!

[@carina-leahbertuccelli9496]

Oh my Gosh you two...... you did so well. 💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺 Life is challenging... but adventures together... are fantastic!!!! The MAIN thing is you two have Faith in one another. ( and you kind of ... like each other!!!💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺) This is such a Wonderful Series! I find myself holding my breath! ( in the good situation s and ... not so great) Fascinating , Lovely, Thank you ... as always ... for taking us with you! 💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺 Much Love and Respect for the two of you, your family and team.💞💞💞🌺🌺🌺

[@spellbinder3113]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. Have a great holiday!

[@reneyoung2395]

This has been so much fun! Nicole you are very funny.

[@jasonjahnkeinla]

Yahoo 😍 You made my Christmas 🎄 I was waiting for part 4. Thank you from Canada 🇨🇦

[@ritamariekelley4077]

Wow, wish I'd known about the stay bar. I was driving alone a few times because I'd done it before, but that would have really been handy. One time, we had to postpone the trip because the canals were flooded. One of my fondest memories was when I was driving in pouring rain; I was singing and totally present in nature. Great vid!

[@DsignMediaUK]

What a lovely, respectful, interesting, informative piece. This is the second video of yours that I have seen and I'm already a big fan. Thank you for all the hard work you obviously put in. Fantastic.

[@DanielDenoted]

This is my favorite series you’ve ever done

[@marieneu264]

Those houses or apartments at 21:13 are amazing! How awesome it must be to love right next to the water way??? Just beautiful!

[@martinrose241]

I've enjoyed watching your boating vlogs. I've been boating, living, and working on boats most of my life, and have watched a lot of narrow boat vlogs. Yours have been top quality, far better than some vlogs done by full time boaters. It's a bit of a shame you were just on holiday!!

[@neilhickman6502]

Great series Mike and Nicole. Thank you

[@jayviescas7703]

This adventure is so cool as it reminds me of the "Gyption" people from Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials books, The Golden Compass in particular, who lived and traveled on long boats through canals in an alternate British dimension. Lyra Silver Tongue would've been so proud of you.

[@5uperMik3]

I have loved this series. I'm so excited for a bonus episode!!!

[@KerrikkiLurgan]

Every gate on the British waterways are made by hand, because all the locks are different sizes. If that broken gate cannot be fixed, they may have to close the canal early in the season. Every gate is under scheduled replacement as it takes a year or more to build them. In December, canals start closing down for gate maintenance and infrastructure. A retired BBC reporter lived and filmed the canals for 5 years, and now that he is off the canals, he is still filming short documentaries about the canals. His KZbin channel is Cruising the Cut. It was the first of many I watch, including one by a man from Whistler who bought a narrowboat. I learned a lot about the canals by watching these channels. And this year was bad for running aground. One couple were stuck for 3 days in the middle of a low canal.

[@ecoop1234]

Fabulous ride thank you both ... enjoy every minute. Looking forward to more.

[@Sim0nTrains]

This was a fun series and honestly do love Yorkshire, great video and thank you DownieLive and Nicole.