First Time Narrow Boating Scary OMG 10 Locks Staircase!!!!

[@caravaningincarathevan467]

Let mazzy know that the vertical slots in her Cape is where her arms can go so she doesn't have too keep getting it out the way when she's working. Xx

[@Mrs.S-UK]

Absolutely brilliant...laughed so much...with you not at you! Done loads of canal holidays but only ever got the knack of stirring the boat on one holiday...It can be stressful especially with a canal audience but you did great with those locks and are now experts...loving watching these xx

[@clayguy1]

I totally love this episode... I was following a retired couple of actors.. Man and Wife, who would rent the Narrows.. and travel all the canals in Britain.. It was so amazing.. this is such a beautiful way to see the off the road countryside of beautiful Britain.. Thank you

[@margaretcurrie4093]

Timothy west.. And prunula scales.. 😂😂😂Hope I spelt that right.. Great series..

[@christinephillips1301]

Thanks From Christine & Mark. We met you in Rhyl a few weeks ago

[@NomaddUK]

Hi Mazzy and Dan. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart as you have made me smile on what has been a VERY traumatic 24 hours. My beautiful, tiny (yet 10 year old) cat, Mimi, has been in the vets overnight with kidney problems and we didn't think she would make it. You have made me calm down and even smile. Loved the "I forgot myself" line from Mazzy. You are both wonderful. MANY thanks xxx.

[@ozayrinpoche1]

A small Thank you for today's great entertainment. You two are amazing👍👍👍

[@higgybee6509]

Thanks!

[@higgybee6509]

Happy you were able to take this trip. Have fun

[@alasdairvincent6248]

There’s no doubt that the motor home is the clear winner as far as room is concerned. But then, this is one of the smaller narrow boats. The jury is out on that one! Dan, you are starting to look like a natural boatman, steering on the tiller, as you sail along the canal! The motor home beats the narrow boat on speed, that’s for sure! But, of course, if the narrow boat travelled at motor home speed, it would be much harder, if not impossible, to control. Anyway, at the speed of the narrow boat, you can take in far more of your surroundings, as you travel, that’s a plus.Besides, there will be an abundance of wildlife to be seen, in their natural habitat.It’s definitely a laid back way to travel.I’m loving following you guys on this adventure and happy that you are enjoying it. McMinn is a good Scottish name, I knew a few people with that name, when I lived in Dumfriesshire, some years back.It was interesting watching the lock keeper opening the sluice gate, to get you on your way again.Mazzy, you did so well, helping at the lock , with a sore back and all, you’re a real trooper! I still think that as much fun as the narrow boating looks to be, van life is the winner. Until the next time, enjoy.👍😀🖐

[@margaretcurrie4093]

Great video.... Love different types of travel especially narrow boats.. 👍

[@Gazally8]

Here I am in Australia watching you in my hometown Leicester on foxton locks. Lovely!

[@petajames4292]

Wow you guys did so well steering that narrow boat and getting it through all those locks👍 and I have to hand it to Mazzy....what an absolute star she is. Willing to have a go at anything and even driving through that last road bridge on her own! Absolutely brilliant 👍👍👍 .....and well done Mazzy for starting the boat👍😉 x

[@adrianpipe3323]

You're doing great for having so many things to do in the one trip. For starting the engine, I think there should be a glow plug light, probably orange, you wait til that goes out then the engine should start when you turn the key. You'll be used to it all for when you come back through it all. Thanks for showing real world boating, relaxing bits and the more stressful bits too.

[@ToddEWalnuts]

This was amazing, thank you for taking us along on this beautiful adventure. I really loved seeing the brick arched bridges and the greenery along the river. The UK is a treat to see. Congrats Mazzy on starting up the boat and driving it! It looks so fun. 😊

[@juliemoy9116]

Always wanted to go on one cheers Mazzy & Dan XX never would have seen without You look Two 😭😭

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Very well done you two! The first locks we ever did on a Narrowboat holiday, was the Wigan flight. The map said 23, we thought that meant lock 23. It meant 23 locks. We nearly sank the boat at one point. 😲😲

[@TravelTrollsTV]

Wow! Is that the biggest amount of locks together?

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

First time ever I got frightened watching a narrowboat show. Lol.

[@paulyoung6165]

WOW Dan and Mazzy , That is Some Journey you are doing and Mazzy i BET you are well proud of yourself well we Are , And Dan your looking busy too but you Both look like your really Having a good time and learning all about canal boat life , Such an interesting video , So Thanks for sharing and Take care .

[@MonstermindCEOBdclub]

4:24 was the perfect moment for Mazzy to get out of there FULL Throttle while Dan was still on land . and just out of pure charity she could have tossed him a potato to survive the day .

[@donnaparker3748]

Bless you both! Great Job Mazzy!!!!! This is your first time doing this. I would have been very flustered also. My back freezes up all day every day. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us. Hopefully coming back thru , it wont be as stressful.

[@roberthobbs7778]

Thanks

[@snowyowl539]

Oh bless you Mazzy doing all those locks . Then steering the boat . I’ve had a go it’s not easy is it . Loved the video x

[@greggseiter1412]

Mazzy and Dan , that was so interesting to watch, and you two looked like pros. There aren’t any locks or canals in operation that I know of. still today in the US. When I was a kid, I was able to visit the canal in Metamora Indiana. The boats weren’t gas powered, but horse pulled. Thanks for sharing, have fun and enjoy your trip. Have a John Smith, you earned it ! 😊

[@suelusher30]

Thank you so much for a very interesting video, even I have learnt a lot today. You are a lovely couple. Dan makes me laugh so much and you Maz are so loving, a great couple to watch, love to you both xxx

[@caravaningincarathevan467]

I've been away this month and I've missed you two so much. Xx

[@DottyGran247]

You are both coping brilliantly, it’s so interesting to watch. I hope you have enjoyed the journey despite the stress along the way. I don’t think I could do it unless I was with someone with lots of experience. Can’t wait to learn if you’ll be doing another canal boat trip. Thanks guys x

[@TheRattyBiker]

Wow 🤣 Mazzy and her book.. Going full on Rosie and Jim style 🤣🤣🤣 doesn't surprise me at all as Mazzy seem well into that stuff!!! I know your adventure is probably over by now.... *AND* I know nothing at all... But.. a tip I've learned from the tonnes of solo/duo sailing channels I've watched over the years would be: If the boat is securely moored (front and back - fore and aft) Untie the rear (stern) lines and wrap it around the post several times and throw the loose end of the rope into the cockpit. Release the front (bow rope), put engine in gear on tick over and steer away from the mooring (with the engines tension on the rear line alone, it should pull the front end of the boat away from the tow path). Once the bow stats to move away from the Dock/mooring, quickly "unspin" the lines from the rear mooring post and you'll be off and away without having to panic too much. This has been a wicked mini-series.... Because of the Waterways Trust I wouldn't reccomend you guys go full time... BUT... Next year maybe, or maybe even over the upcoming wintery months, it would be super cool if an owner/subscriber with an unused boat would be willing to lend or very cheaply rent you a 60ft-er for say... a fortnight to a month?? That would make for some pretty amusing, yet informative content 😊👍

[@marycorcoran245]

Well done to both of you on navigating narrowboat through the locks and opening the gates. love the word Kilworth on ye're narrow boat as its part of my postal address. so happy your both enjoying the narrow boat experience. Mary Ireland 🇮🇪

[@wolfacer422]

Love the video, Foxton Locks, yes lovely place, about 6miles from my house. Me and the Mrs are toying with the idea of living on a boat , but not a proper canal boat , but something like a sports cruiser, and do the rivers and possibly east coast.. River Ouse etc. I purchased a Dingy last year, and use an electric outboard on it. We have had some lovely days out on it. Boating is so peaceful, no traffic jambs lol. I glad you are enjoying it. Don't really like canal boats but if you are thinking about it , maybe look at a sports cruiser .Norfolk Broads ?all the best guys

[@Dave64track]

Wow your both doing a great job at this lock business you would think you've been cruising before it cant have been easy. Great time lapse on the travelling along it looked really good. I can see why people turn to the canals as it's such a quiet life just cruising along with just you and nature.

[@neilmccaig9913]

Amazing video and you both did superb with the locks..it was so interesting watching that, you both deserve a large drink for that lol

[@HepcatHarley]

I lived on Swingbridge Street in Foxton for many years. As a kid I'd stand on the bridge waiting for boats to come along then open the bridge for them so they could carry on through without stopping, they'd always throw coins onto the bridge so that would pay for a bag of sweets down at the village shop :) A much simpler bridge back then. Foxton Locks wasn't so Touristy then either, it only had a small shop and no pubs or restaurants.

[@TravelTrollsTV]

Lovely story 🤗

[@juliepownall1063]

Hi dan and mazzy looks so much fun lots of locks too as you say it's a bit cramped. But its different like the name of the boat little otter 🙂👍

[@frankie6849]

Now that's something I would love to do ... Enjoy you two

[@maggiemitchell4359]

For your first time you are both doing amazing ,those lock keepers are incredible😍

[@ozayrinpoche1]

Amazing video. So honest. Well done both of you for getting through those locks (great filming). Looking forward seeing the next episode. Love from The Happy Life Show 💝

[@alisonbennett8951]

Well done Mazzy for starting the engine!! 😊

[@duncanlamond1010]

Take a look at “The Narrow Boat that James Built” refurbished an old narrow boat and now cruising the cut round about where you are I think. Seriously it’s really informative. Keep up the great content.

[@Luce306]

left a like dan and mazzy nice to see something different i been stressed out today so i am going to hopefully watch your videos fully as they make me happy when i am down or upset or stressed i enjoy watching your videos

[@wierdijk158]

🙏

[@sorayasongs]

You're both doing brilliantly, thank you for sharing your holiday with us xx

[@lesliemidgley1030]

Oh, you two are having a whale of a time eh? Mazzy your like a kid with a present good on you! I am so envious being a Yorkie, growing up playing around the canals at Rawdon and esholt was the best time. Enjoy yourselves.

[@simplymonks7929]

we did the holiday 4 years ago and went up the flight of foxton locks, great experience

[@fallingonabruise]

Easiest way to remember which way to push the tiller, is to point it where you don't want to go, even after driving 250 miles, I still chant it to myself if there's a hazard etc, x

[@johnbiff3100]

oi oi dan and mazzy i dont know what engine he had in that boat but the one we hired was nowhere near that loud it was a gentle hum and i think the one we hired was 50 + feet long maybe he bought a second hand tank engine .. so if you do hire one again i would check it out before you say yes .. and my friend lives on a narrow boat and life is a lot less stressful when your not against the clock you stop pretty much where you want stay a good few days then just move on .. life in the slow lane ... take care both and stay cool

[@cragzuk]

Damn, sounds like we missed some epic entertainment at the end there :) Been nice seeing you guys doing a boat trip. Sell the van and get a bigger barge :)

[@stephaniebattersby4556]

Well done Dan it didnt take long for you to get the hang of that and what such beautiful scenery

[@stevebailey4956]

That was absolutely brilliant. Keep up the good work .

[@pamelabomford]

I think you have both done really well, I was stressed just watching you it looked like really hard work.

[@elora.2.x]

Well-done mazzy you did amazing ❤❤

[@kimdeabill8540]

Neptune's staircase at Fort William is where you were thinking of guys. Thanks for sharing your trips, warts and all. X

[@christinewood8331]

Seems very stressful but your managing great but i bet you cant wait to get back on land again x

[@peterwebster3076]

You did very well mazzy the way I learned to steer a narrow boat was to point the tiller in the same direction the bow is heading grand job both

[@MonstermindCEOBdclub]

nice bit of teamwork boating there . well done :)

[@steve64464]

Makes me nervous just watching 😀 , Well done for not crashing/sinking etc 🙂

[@marklockwood8386]

Hey I am really interested in what your showing us about canal boat life it's looks a amazing change of direction of life for you could be life changing for you both just give your arm a rest though😃

[@juliemoy9116]

Dan busy being a Sailor ,Oh Mazzy 💕 golden opportunity to get DAN in the water!! Pushing ⛵ barge out aaaahhhhh XX great vlog

[@mikecusac3406]

Had a boater in front of me didn’t pull forward enough in a lock. As the water come in, the boat moved backwards towards the closing gates. The rudder got trapped in the gates and wouldn’t release. As the water rushed in the front of the boat went up but the rear end didn’t rise at all. The boat then flooded through the back door and then sank to the bottom of the lock . The boat driver went inside the sunken boat and was trapped. The fire brigade pulled his body out….. just be careful

[@neillh]

Thanks for sharing another great adventure 👍

[@gillheath2545]

You both did great, I think I would have bumped into the bank.xx

[@888faye]

Looks amazing Mazzy and Dan! 😀😀

[@normanalbertsen752]

Ahoy Captain Dan and First Mate Mazzy, you both did an amazing job. Now it's time to relax and have a John Smith.🍺

[@nigeldavey1043]

Well you've convinced me. No way am I going to book a narrow boat holiday. Not a holiday I could do on my own I don't reckon. 😬

[@goneforaburtonadventures]

Cannot believe you were so close to us and we are away in the Motorhome in France. Hope you enjoy the rest of your boat trip.

[@gregorywise4647]

Good job piloting the boat Mazzy.

[@55Ramius]

Great job. I do not think I would have faired as well. 😵‍💫

[@alessia0064]

I'm well impressed with you both, I couldn't do it 👏👏.

[@mandymoran2847]

Mazzy and Dan love watching you both . Your both such a lovely couple . Doesn't matter whot you both do you get on with it nothing phases you .

[@lynndaines8223]

Omg! So stressful. Really enjoying the vlogs though. Xx

[@denisecafferky2248]

Ah, well done. Ye did brilliant for your first time on a narrow boat x

[@bizzie1956]

The longest lock flight in the UK is the Tardebigge Flight on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal. The flight boasts 30 locks and raises the canal 220 feet we did this flight in 4 hours with 6 of us I was driving and the other 5 were walking ahead and setting up the locks for me for when I arrived it was great fun 🤩

[@andybrown223]

Omg I didn't think you would be moving on the boat.well done to you both.great video 👍

[@joanneclose7041]

Got thru it all & still afloat! Good job!

[@mommunson]

Oh how beautiful the scenery was. Locks not so much but proud of you Mazzy for getting Dan throu it🥰🤟

[@BentleyOnTour]

That noisy engine at the start....did you take the handbrake off? 😉🤣

[@angelaward3455]

Hello again my wonderful troll friends Dan and Mazzy. It's a different experience steering a narrow boat. But Dan you can do anything no problems with driving and macanical things?!! Different story experience for Mazzy... When I was a young girl i use to love spending time with my dad. He could make and do anything. He was also a good cook. When he was in the army he was sent to Singapore. And was a chef out there. When he was back home and I was born. He built ashed were he made lights like boats and lighthouses. The last thing he made cooking was chocolate eclairs. But sadly he passed away in 1971 age 45. I miss him so much. My mum remarried in1976. And lived until she was 80. But sadly passed away the following year the day after mothers Day. Now it's just me and my lovely little dog woody. My son works different shifts has a ambulance driver. My granddaughter works for the NEC. The only other family I have live I Lincoln cousins age 30 . But life is good you just have to get on with things. Like you both do. Bless you both.big hugs and kisses. Take care.xxxx

[@chasb441]

A fantastic adventure you two. Look after that back Mazzy & Dan watch the arm. Have a great time.

[@fresky5370]

Well done Mazzy for starting the boat, Master Mazzy and Bosun Dan.

[@hectorshouse7348]

You make this captaincy look easy Dan…I fancy it now😊

[@debbiebrooks8481]

Well done 👏 brilliant video 😃

[@valeriesawczyn7370]

Well done both of you 👏

[@juliemoy9116]

💕 MAZZY 🚫 you ✔️ owned 🙂 it 💕 not 🚫 one 💕 winge 🚫. Well ✔️ done 🙂 Dan ✔️🙂

[@locallyn5643]

I know what it is like doing locks with back issues, take it slow and trick is to let the men move the first gate than yours will be easier, opening the lock paddles are the real killer as many are not maintained properly. stay safe and enjoy 🌈

[@matakaw4287]

Dan should get a toy parrot for his shoulder...maybe an eye patch.

[@janetkennedy119]

Well done Mazzy!your a star 😊x

[@andreabalderstone4272]

Wow those locks looked like hard work 😳

[@Fruppo]

brilliant video 😃

[@highflyer1878]

Awesome video on the canals. New view

[@garyvarty8154]

Absolutely fantastic ten out of ten

[@tinastone7368]

Looks great fun 😂

[@andytaylor7318]

Not saying anything about women drivers 😂 great vid.

[@margarettaylor601]

That looks like a right pain in the ass steering that, 5 mph & nothing but stress. Nice views tho . M

[@siennatgirl]

Mazzy you remind me of Betty from Frank spencer 😅❤

[@connie3527]

Nerves of steel, I tell you! If it were me, I'd have stayed moored up for the duration. Excellent handling of the boat, Dan and fine job on your first attempt, Mazzy. It's a learning experience for you both and I say, good on ya. Enjoy and safe journey.

[@JeansDolls]

Well done Mazzy I have enough trouble reversing my car 🫣😂

[@janettebarr6538]

Mazzy have you ever tried the sausages in your airfryer they turn out great

[@birdman4274]

Well it's a big thumbs up from me 👍👍

[@Alchem870]

Whoo hoo 🤸🏻‍♂️

[@louisestewart3678]

Well done Mazzy 👏

[@rona2661]

Mazzy in her element,so upbeat and loving life..Dan great job driving boat.

[@nickdunn5723]

You are now officially a A gongoozler ( definitely did not google that )