DAILY LIFE ABOARD A CANAL BOAT (cruising Great Britain)

[@gonewiththewynns]

Possibly the most awesome type of #BoatLife Relaxing, scenic beauty, cute animals and just the right amount of drama and excitement. Get a 1 year supply of Vitamin D + 5 individual travel packs FREE with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/gonewiththewynns

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[@DaveBrandt96]

My wife and I, both American, me in the Air Force, and she the daughter of an AF Officer, met and were married in England on Aug. 2nd, 1960. Since then, we have returned for one-month visits several times, and now that we are old enough that we can no longer travel, you have been kind enough to show us why we love England, Scotland, and Wales so much. I must say, kids, that I am insanely jealous because we have never tried the long boats, and now we see what a fantastic experience we have missed. By the way, in my two years of living there in the Midlands and East Anglia and our many visits, we pretty much looked forward to summer being around the third Thursday of August.

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[@boatman909]

Those little quaint cottages by each lock were houses for the lock keepers who used to take care of each lock when the canals were primarily for commerce. Some were still occupied by lock keepers in the ‘60s.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Yup, those are indeed Highland cattle! The thick fringe of hair that covers their eyes protect them from stinging hail, lashing rain, insects, and biting winds. So it helps them survive the Scottish winter! They use their big horns to rake away snow in order to get to food...as well as for a good scratch as shown here! They were important to the Scottish economy in the eighteenth century as thirty thousand of them by the 1720s were sold to the English. In 1954, the late Elizabeth II ordered Highland cattle to be kept at Balmoral where they are still kept today! Though the breed is actually considered endangered in the UK as there are around 3,000 left in the country. Worldwide, there are 40,000 of them with most being in either France or Finland. Those houses by the locks are old Lockeeper's cottages. Men used to be employed to operate the locks when it was only used by commercial boats. The beauty of the British canals is you can just park and hop of to explore peaceful nature, quaint towns, and more. It's just so cool to drive the boat in cities like Manchester and London and then be in scenic nature the next. Truly a wonderful part of British history.

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[@morgidvmw0mdv]

I realy enjoyed your vlog, it brought back some lovely memories. My wife, my cousen and her husband and myself did the Llangollen from Trevor to Grindley Brook and back a year ago last September. What a wonderful week that was.

[@MrDonJBerg]

While I enjoy your ocean sailing, I can't tell you how much I REALLLLYYYY enjoy your England Narrow boating. Have been to England many times, and just love the shear beauty and how green it is. (YES it rains A LOT) plus your photography of the animals, flowers and quaint homes...Well done to you both

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

Llangollen and the Llangollen Canal is in Wales. It starts in England.

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[@51marshmellow]

That was absolutely heavenly. The transfer of your knowledge to use on the canal boat looks seamless with just enough excitement to keep you grinning and on your toes. Gorgeous country, weather and sweet companions along the way. The slower pace is something I think we could all use from time to time. Made so enjoyable because we love you two.

[@Vivienlewis]

Narrowboat !!!

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[@clvskl5058]

Well after watching you both enjoy our English waterways i feel so humbled to know you are having so much of a good time here visiting our country .

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[@rldukes5729]

If you happen across HOLLY THE CAFE BOAT just ask for a coffee and slice of Lemon Drizzle - Jo and Vic. Resetting the locks for the next boat is the most social aspect outside of the pubs. Narrowboating is amazing and the canals are wonderfully relaxing and historic!

[@Stuart.Mckenzie]

You’re channel continues to pull at my heartstrings and mess with my mind. Many years ago as a young boy from Wales I was taken on a canal trip and since then had a desire to travel on or even liveaboard a narrow boat. My lifeline didn’t take me on that journey other than a short trip on the Avon river system near Bath in Somerset, England in my 20’s. Fast forward to today and we’re sitting on my recently purchased 48 foot sailing yacht in Yacht Haven Phuket Thailand watching you guys living that dream of cruising the Welsh canals. BTW we’re having terrible thunderstorms and heavy rain as the start on the rainy season here, looks like your weather is a little better. Cheers Mac and Moon.

[@bonetiredtoo]

This was my home for 25 years. One of the loveliest and unspoilt parts of the UK - where Wales and England merge... The junction is with the Montgomery Canal which is being restored from Frankton Locks through Llanymynech (half in England, half in Wales) and onto Newtown in Wales.

[@melissareid640]

I am always happy to see what adventures you have in store for us!

[@isabellemendiburu2304]

This cruise on thé canal is incredible. Bravo for succeeding in driving this boat. Nice landscape, flowers and animals. Hello from France

[@donnalangiewicz1084]

Super beautiful. I could really enjoy that with my parrot slowly Cruising down the canals enjoying the beautiful scenery. Sounds perfect.

[@darlenarusso8235]

What a fantastic trip!! Countryside is so beautiful with the animals, green grass and flowers. Thank you so much for this gorgeous outing.

[@tomwitman7465]

I love your narrowboating videos because a few years ago, my wife and I took a trip with two of my sons. We rented a 60 foot canalboat and loved every slow, soothing minute of the journey down the Trent and Mersey out of Nottingham. We did about 35 locks and half that number of pubs!!! :) Thanks for the memories!!!

[@Spacebug111]

I love your enthusiasm for this! Your first time on a canal boat/narrowboat is a once in a life time experience. You meet tons of new people, everyone's really kind & tries to help you when they can

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[@paulbuttner6808]

Relaxing and gentle cruising on very narrow canal. Filled with locks and tunnels, your showing your boating experience navigating skills. Thank you both for taking us along this interesting adventure.

[@timford6019]

This is a good one. Love to get some info on rentals etc. Great episode, thankyou!

[@trudymccann3671]

I watched them both this one and the Panama Crossing. You were so much younger, inexperienced, cute and determined! Good job on all, this sweet Canal in England is a Charmer. But the Panama crossing brought back so many memories for me, again. I was in Mia Flores on a Sunday, in Panama 2008. Nice to see the tower, layers, and remember my view from the Museum floors of the Lock. Always a joy to see what you guys are up to next! Thank you for the Tour, the Education, and the delight of the Daffodils. Love them, it is always Spring when I see them. Brings back so many memories for me personally. Miss your kitties. God Bless, Happy Memorial Weekend, and Press On! I look forward to your June, 2023 Edition! Thank you for your superb Story telling, Photography, and cohesive chat, music, etal!

[@cindyfleer2248]

It Sunday morning again and time for the wonderful Wynns! 👍🌸😊

[@juliehoffman92]

I've been to England I'd never heard of the canals....wonderful to see.

[@carpenwa]

Absolutely magical! Thank you for sharing this!!

[@shallimolinda]

Thank you kindly for adding such peace, joy, and tranquility to a long weekend of decluttering and letting go of old memories in our garage (and keeping only the most precious ones that can actually fit on a shelf). I've played both longboat videos on repeat 😊

[@Mitsey123]

I love the Trevor basin, the aquaduct is amazing and Chirk tunnel is so cool, we walked form Cefn Mawr (We stayed with Family) to LLangollen and back again on numerous occassions, we only did the Chirk walk once and visited the castle, it was so amazing. I don't know what it's like by boat but walking gives you time to stop and enjoy the beauty of your suroundings, I would love to go back but I can't walk far now. Everytime we went to the Basin we walked over the aquaduct to our Friends home just up the hill on the other side. The pub before the aquaduct is fabulous, they are so friendly and hospitable, well worth a visit.

[@WorldIsOurRunway]

I'm hooked! Can't stop watching your videos.

[@ellencutspaper571]

What a wonderful peaceful boat ride. Thank you for sharing your day.

[@Centurion04]

This might actually be one of your coziest and most comfy videos to date and that is really saying something, given the history of consistently great videos produced over the years by this channel.

[@bdfashions2458]

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you found our latest video cozy and comfy. It's always our goal to create content that our viewers can enjoy, and your feedback means a lot to us. We truly appreciate your continued support over the years, and we'll keep doing our best to bring you more great videos in the future. 😊

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[@KevCampbell]

So cool to watch you cruise the canals - these were the vacations of my teenage years back in the late ‘70s. We then moved on to the French canals too - just as charming but more spacious 😊

[@eddvanlife7396]

Great to C U in Blighty. Our most vibrant colours of the year. Love people you see not knowing who you are.

[@matt45540]

I've watched some of cruising the cuts old content. Infrequent watcher but glad you brought him back into my algorithm.

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[@garyhinchey4086]

What a beautiful way to travel makes me want to move to the mother land and just Cruze, loved ever minute of it thanks guys. And spectacular scenery.

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

I've seen a Canadian KZbinr called DownieLIVE (who does videos usually focusing on trains) do this adventure months ago, and I'm glad you got around to doing it too since it's definitely your style! You're probably shocked to see Mallards in the UK too but they are quite everywhere! Their native range is from Alaska to Japan, and were introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Love how you have to do the locks yourself. So not only do you get to enjoy the scenery, but also get to exercise and work your muscles whenever there's a lock. Fun fact about Highland cattle: They originated in the Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland as early as the 6th century. These days they can also be found across the south of Scotland, in other parts of Europe, as well as in Australia and North and South America too. Highland Cattle can even be found foraging 10,000 feet up in the Andes!

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[@kaboulscabal4816]

Thumbs up for being humble enough to point out that "this guy walking right here? He's walking as fast as we're going [walking guy then walks forward past the view of the camera] Actually [laugh] he's walking faster than we're going"! As always, great video!

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[@Randy_Gustafson]

“Hiya Alright?” Brilliant bit of boating you two. Whilst I was stationed there, the canals and castles were a favourite of mine. Cheers and keep them coming.

[@georgepalm2307]

I have been watching both canal boat and sailing videos for years. I love your take on it.

[@djkbrown]

Enjoy guys. Great video. We had a 60ft canal boat for a few years and it's such a great life. I miss it a lot.

[@riverakers]

Very nice looking lunch.Better than any old pub,and less expensive.

[@Fludded]

Beautifully made vlog. I've lived in Britain 52 years and never seen those biscuits in my life. I need to get out more.

[@ronaldholmes4250]

One of your very best videos! Thanks for taking me along…❤😂🎉🏆🥇

[@marvinehicks1463]

We flew from Pensacola, Florida in 2018 to the UK just to go Narrowboating. It was wonderful.

[@ALittleCLAIREification]

What month did you go? :)

[@marvinehicks1463]

We went in November during Thanksgiving break. We rented from the Ashby Canal Company. Some companies shut down earley.

[@ALittleCLAIREification]

@@marvinehicks1463 That is SO good to hear re: Nov. We're in Central FL - our 25th wedding anniversary is that same week this Nov. We went to Italy for our 20th (yep - always Thanksgiving week!!) and, while I know that is an odd time to travel to the UK, it may just be something we do for this one. We have been to the UK several times, but never on a canal boat. Thank you!! 😊

[@jelenekane1547]

Nikki, you said Llangollen so well, is there ANYTHING you can't do? Most of the Welsh can't speak Welsh! You and Jason are doing such a magnificent job in capturing the beauty around each turn on the canal, it's total eye-candy over there...everywhere you look! Springtime in England and Wales is so beautiful, an ongoing burst of color! You picked the perfect time to cruise the canals! I can't wait to see if you did end-up going to Chirk Castle, it's such a gem to visit. ( the walk getting there is a workout!!!) Also really looking forward to you two going through the "narrows!" Fun times for sure!

[@ianburpitt5569]

Love it, this women knows how to captain and steer a boat every bridge hole and turn 🎉

[@jeannestark6293]

Kara and Nate are over there look for them hope you don’t mind . Hello from Clearwater Florida

[@ejs6010]

What a great change of pace for you. Enjoy this narrow experience.

[@MikeC19100]

That’s some tight maneuvering for such a long boat. For their age, those canals still look very well kept and appear to have quite a lot of the long boats still on their waters. Based on one of your videos last year I sot started taking the AG1 too and have been very happy with the results. I seem to have more energy and haven’t gotten sick during this time…yet. At my age (73) proper nutrition is so important and our full-time RV lifestyle doesn’t always lend itself to eating as healthy as we should. Stay safe and stay dry, or as much as that weather will allow you to stay dry.

[@dougallen4675]

This show and the program from last week have been absolutely fabulous!

[@SeanBlader]

That had to be the most chill video yet. Brilliant.

[@harterbob]

Great seeing you both enjoying and loving life on the water again, even if it is a bit confined!

[@paulreynolds2898]

Wow the dolphins riding your bow in the canal, your still smiling. Your relationship is awesome. May it last for eternity x

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[@janvervaecke]

I adore your enthusiasm and positivity that you radiate in your videos. And I know there are undoubtedly other moments in life as a couple or in the family or stress for the videos or boat but ... stay positive and continue to show your positive enthusiasm . That empowers people so much more than the negative. At least with me. So just make them for me 🙃🤣🙃 Thank you both

[@farmerfg123]

Lovely to see you in Shropshire, my home these past 30 years, and on into the Welsh borders. Both being true less-discovered wonders of the UK. I hope you get to see Chirk Castle on the way back. It's a wonderful place, with fantastic buildings and beautiful gardens.

[@Gimo76]

What a fun time I am having living vicariously thru you guys…. Thanks for sharing……

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[@Lasherluke]

3:33 I remember passing the Rupert boat when I went down this canal back in august.

[@ChristinaMcKay]

Love your great attitude, really enjoyed this video. The Netherlands are not that far away from Great Britain. How about you charter a boat there. The Netherlands have locks galore! You will be the masters of locks after a few days. As we say in Germany: I wish you always a hand's breadth of water under your keel!

[@judybettencourt]

I don't know how many times you mentioned how beautiful it was. Makes me want to go. Thanks for sharing.

[@karinrichardson7630]

Great Video Kara and Nate another KZbin couple I watch just published their trip with the narrow boat. Was fun to watch the difference with of you two couples. 😊

[@SBoots29]

Love this series. The scenery is fantastic but not sure I could stand the stress of the tightness of the canal. Cheers. Enjoy.

[@sidiidris1240]

NICE. I was cycling along the canal in Galgate in the summer in 1970s. I always remember it.

[@markfromcanada37]

This has always been my dream; i watch a lot of these series, and this was the all time best video i have seen, You two are so relaxed and in the moment.Looking forward to watching the rest of your voyage.

[@michaelclark8380]

Glad you're enjoying it! I was very lucky; I spent my time at police academy living on my folks' narrow boat. Yours is the same colour as theirs was so your adventures bring back lots of fond memories. Thanks!

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[@fionamccormick9268]

I have been through the Corinth Canal in Greece that is amazing

[@suzieq2958]

Great vid Wynn's! Told Kara and Nate they shouldve taken a leaf out of your book and got some advice! Did you see? It was like they were on a dodgem, luckily they didn't knock any bridges down! 😃 Glad you enjoyed yourselves so much on the canal 💜

[@kcsunnyone]

Tea for the Tillerman ❤ you should be listening to that album by Cat Stevens on repeat!

[@KenDrPH]

Just brilliant! 🙏🏼❤️

[@Trevor_Austin]

You have clearly grabbed the essence of narrow boating. I’m really glad you’ve enjoyed life in the slow lane. We are off to the Leeds and Liverpool next month.

[@user-cr3fz8lz2i]

I’ve been watching narrowboaters for a while now…and I want to do it for a week or two! Great video!😊

[@mwflanagan1]

I’ve smiled throughout this entire video. You guys seem to enjoy it so much. Glad the experience is great. Thanks.

[@paulhornsey-pennell1931]

guys this is superbly produced, drone shots are fantastic and your commentary is excellent. nice one.

[@CarrieMtn]

So charming. I’m pleased you decided to share this with us.

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[@stephanieellis5399]

Amazing! This video has only been up for 11 minutes and already 1100 views. It kind of speaks for itself, the quality of videos you produce and the eagerness of your viewers to watch those videos.

[@chrisandjaneonnarrowboatpo3917]

What a brilliant trip. Many thanks from Chris and Jane 🎉

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[@soloflight75]

Pass the 🍿 it's an award Wynning show!!!

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[@IsThisTheHill]

I’ve loved my narrowboat adventures too. But during lambing season, nice! I took bro’s family w/ 2 teen nieces on the Mon/Brec canal in Southern Wales, one of my favorite trips ever.

[@greatpix]

I keep expecting you to run into fellow KZbinrs, Kara and Nate, who are also posting their travels on a canal boat right now. (You're doing much better than they are but then they are still newbies to boating of any kind.) Anyway, can't get enough of your videos. Looking forward to an update on how your HH is coming along.

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[@moz1953]

thank you so much for showing a beautiful part of Britain, just wonderful vlogging, stay well xx

[@louannad1]

Thank you for taking us along. How's the boat build coming along?

[@melanieshirkey5276]

I am enjoying your trip down the canel! You both are amazing and go with the flow!

[@lagibizar]

That looks so relaxing.

[@Koala63211]

Your boating skills are awesome Nikki and Jason. Thank you for taking me on this journey through the British Canals. Absolutely magnificent.

[@diane8885]

Thank you for taking us along!

[@learning2no]

You are correct, those are Scottish Highlands. They are one of the most gentle cattle. A friend of ours had a herd of them, I would visit them often. They are my favorite cattle breed also.

[@melissakennedy2849]

Yay! The tour was so much fun! So excited for you both!❤ ❤❤❤❤

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[@tylerallen9179]

Great video! Glad to see ya back on the water!

[@mickorders1783]

... our green and pleasant land, enjoy

[@JessaLynn8]

Beautiful scenery and great music! ❤ I've been wanting to have an adventure in a long boat on a canal! Love this vid!

[@christopherforster6555]

Lovely video from you two glad you are enjoying the canal and the boat take care.

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[@aprianto1985]

I love how you enjoy your life

[@jdavies]

What a fun little adventure! Imagine it with some charging stations while sleeping, solar panels on top of the boat, and a quiet electric motor!

[@pegwhite6533]

Wonderful job of capturing amazing views! The drone shots were great and gave us a perspective of the canals and surrounds not usually seen. I’m enjoying how much you seem to be enjoying the adventure! 🤗

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[@Amileo350]

That is a beautiful canal and obviously with the aqueduct quite popular. One for the future I hope.

[@seanjamescameron]

20:30 Thank you for showing that because of all the years I've watched Cruising the Cut and Robbie Cummings, I've never understood how that is done until you've shown it now. Thanks.

[@AlOwen]

Still lovely in the winter time.

[@mojoneko8303]

Well one advantage to cruising these canals is it would be pretty hard to get lost. The canal boats make sailing look like Mr. Toads wild ride. 🙂 Thanks for the video. Putt on!

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[@martijn11]

They must be inviting youtubers to try and promote narrowboating, Kara and Nate just published their narrowboating trip yesterday!

[@newtron1]

downielive from 🇨🇦 is prolly the best narrowboat series. Check it out.

[@seniorslaphead8336]

All are welcome but honestly it doesn't need any promotion. There were loads of narrowboat vloggers even before lockdown but it has exploded since, partly because folks were not going abroad for their holidays. The hireboat firms are rushed off their feet and the waterways are exceptionally busy. There is also an expanded community of boat owners trying to live on the waterways because someone told them it is cheaper than a house. They'll learn...

[@gavinwhindus2932]

You are still my favourite You Tube bloggers , I love how easy going you both are!! You never seem to stress, keep them coming!!🤗🤗🤗

[@Jim.Hummel]

When looking at the sheep, I think Jason made an inadvertent pun @ 4:23 ..."Ay! So Cute! Look at ewe!" Super fun adventure! Thanks for making Sunday a FunDay!

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[@davegeorge5140]

That was really worth the wait. Been looking forward to how you are getting on with the Cut. Having fun all the way. Great 👍 👌

[@joepace1880]

Thanks so much - this brings me back to my childhood times in Wombourne, near Birmingham. I learned how to operate the Bratch triple locks on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal and helped the canal boaters. Fun times..

[@erinlashmar9339]

As a homesick brit in Italy your videos have given a great dose of home. Thanks.

[@JoeyBagOfBagels99]

Not Great, but EXCELLENT! I'm 66, and never knew the canals existed. Love British History, and can't imagine the canals have been around for hundreds of years. I watched Kara and Nate but they rushed through in 3 days, and only one way. A few years ago, I learned about our (United States) I.C.W. that was also educational.

[@gonewiththewynns]

Back to the history books with you Joe! 😁The main building phase of the British canal system was between 1750's & 1800, before we even had the steam locomotive. Glad you enjoyed the vid & hope you enjoy part 2! Curious Minion