How I moor my narrowboat as a solo boater

For this video I thought I'd respond to a question that someone asked me after watching one of my previous videos. It's all about how I moor my narrowboat, which is a bit more difficult when you're on your own.
By the way, I think I pronounce "pilings" wrong in this video. I've only ever seen the word written down so I don't know how to pronounce it.
Anyway, I hope people find this video useful!
#narrowboating #narrowboat #boating

[@glacieractivity]

Stress, blood pressure and everything instantly back to "absolute peace and harmony" over here in Norway. Thank you, Betty.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, that's nice to hear! ☺

[@DaDa-David]

Oh yes another little slice of calm from Betty, interesting and so nice and chilled, thanks Betty 🙂

[@bettyonaboat]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! ☺

[@richardjoy5060]

Yes she is so natural and authentic, a lovely change.The scenery (and horse) are fantastic.

[@asakatali]

Every time you release a video I get to ride on a canal boat for a few minutes. Slows my life down a little. I love it. Thanks!

[@bettyonaboat]

Aww that's nice to hear! ☺

[@Smokeysbandit]

You have the ability to make people feel so relaxed and chilled. This is one of my favourite channels on YT.

[@bettyonaboat]

Aww thank you, that's so nice to hear! 😀

[@chrisecorr]

If you cleat the mooring line 3 times (figures of 8) there is no need for knots. Quicker to release/ adjust if necessary. Spring lines fore and aft will keep the boat in position and close to the bank. From a tidal sailor . Nice clear and relaxed video.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I'll give that a go!

[@captain-Dan]

@@bettyonaboat O X X O if it helps to remember :) around, figure of eight, figure of eight, around once more. Have to agree with everyone else, I loved how chilled out canal boating is. Mooring a fin keel 35ft sailboat can be a tense ten minutes! Keep the content coming. Safe passage, good watch

[@paulnewman8346]

I love your channel. Nothing false or pretentious, straight from the heart. Honest and true...how refreshing. Thank you X

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!

[@colinwaldron7399]

Just to get technical for a minute... On top of the fact that I really enjoy the boating content of your videos, and I know nothing about narrow-boating, your video production and editing is also very good. I did live sound production for nearly 25 years, and while many others on this platform go from blasting my ears with an extremely boring 'hammering nails in the garden shed music (??) overlay, to being almost inaudible when they speak to the camera, you've got the sound balance just right, so well done for that too. I know that's not easy. Stay safe out there Betty, and happy cruising.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, that's great to hear given your background in sound production! Sound levels are a difficult balance. I'm never quite sure how loud to have the music, for example.

[@barados2006]

Just enjoy the video .

[@colinwaldron7399]

@@barados2006 Please don't be so narky. Betty obviously appreciated my complementing her video and sound production. I enjoy all of Betty's videos.

[@PostalPaulyShredz]

Loved when you spotted the horse and excitedly showed it to us all, and your nervous wave at the people on the bridge Your shy, natural disposition is a breath of fresh air, Delightful to watch your adventures.

[@bettyonaboat]

😂 I really love animals and I had spotted the horse before but wasn't sure whether to say anything or not!

[@B0jangle5]

@@bettyonaboat "Hello horse"

[@PostalPaulyShredz]

@@bettyonaboat 😄I think 10,000 of us are quite glad you did say it. I, for one, adore how you leave the 'awkward' moments in. So nice to see a real person amongst the pretentious 'influencers' here. Keep it up Betty.

[@chris-cole]

​@@PostalPaulyShredzshe's adorable! I love her quirky nature and her delivery in these videos. A man can fall in love with such beauty ya know! 😊

[@tezzathetracter2001]

Thanks for another great video Betty. You are a real natural and a pleasure to watch and listen to.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos so far! 😀

[@stanlee5766]

This has got to be the most stress less,calming and utterly satisfying canal boat video I’ve seen in a long while. Well done Betty great video, more of these please. x

[@bettyonaboat]

Aww thank you, that's really nice to hear! 🙂

[@nordog55]

Thank you Betty. What I like about you is how natural you are with no pretext.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, that's kind of you to say!

[@henkmeerdink2088]

When you step off the stern with the centre line, take a pin and hammer, and tie the centreline down. Saves you from running back and forth pulling the boat back in...😊. Off course, after you have secured the bow and stern lines, you untie and retrieve the centre line and mooring pin. Never moor a boat with the centre line.... As Crissecorr mentioned elsewhere, you should use a simple 'figure of eight' to secure the mooring line. You should really never tie knots in lines, in case they either need to be released fast, or ths knot gets to tight to undo (ever tried to untie a frozen knot?😂). Bringing the line back to the boat is absolutly the best practice, and to finish it off, a simple figure of eight on a cleat (like the bow), or two half turns on a post, finished with the rest of the line neatly coiled next to it.

[@cycledelic44]

Hi from Australia. We may have nice surf beaches and boating here, but I think your life on the water there is one to be envied. What a beautiful part of the world, thanks for sharing it.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thanks for watching! I love being by water in general so I bet your surf beaches are beautiful too.

[@RhubarbYeah.]

What a lovely person you are.Thank you for posting Betty.😊

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you! 😀

[@bernski-t6j]

hi betty 😁 another awesome installment in your narrowboat adventure for us all to enjoy thank you! and it's nice to see you growing in confidence due to the very positive feedback from your thousands of fans around the world :) you deserve every bit of it! 🤗

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I do feel more confident as I do more, which can only be a good thing! 😀

[@peterobbo316]

Don’t know what else to add from all the other comments. What an absolute joy to watch. Really enjoy your vlogs.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, it's really nice to know that people are enjoying the videos so much! 😀

[@humblequest7905]

Possibly the most relaxing videos on KZbin. Should be prescribed to relieve stress 👍🏼

[@bettyonaboat]

Ha, thank you - driving the boat relaxes me too!

[@johnnyquattro]

Thanks My parents have had 3 narrowboats over the last 30-odd years and recently sold their last one which was on the Ashby. Watching your videos has brought tons of good memories flooding back. Keep doing what you do, stay safe and enjoy. The format is perfect.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, that’s so kind of you!! I hope to go on the Ashby canal at some point in future. I’m glad the videos are bringing back good memories for you. 😀

[@samd6644]

Thank you Betty for another lovely video from a fellow brummie. Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, they're good words to live by!

[@tmcmurdo826]

Thank you for this week’s video, Betty. I enjoyed the lesson and I always love the few calm minutes that you spend with us. Have a wonderful week ahead.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I hope you have a wonderful week too!

[@maidbloke]

You have the most calming and relaxing voice. Love your videos.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you! 🙂

[@davidnunney7175]

I enjoyed sharing your life on your boat, Something that I can't do now I am living in Canada. Half the fun is learning how to do new things. Great to see you using a long centre line, so many people get into trouble jumping off with a bow or stern line. I did cringe when I saw you tying the mooring line with so many knots. Never tie knots in a mooring line! you never know when you may want to release it quickly. Simply one wrap round the cleat and cross over and back over to form an X turning the last loop over. This shows other boaters that you are a real boater!

[@judithharmon2496]

It's always a delight when one of your videos drops - thank you for sharing your joy in narrowboating ❤

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, that's really nice of you to say! ☺

[@CharlesDeVere-m7o]

Its been a pleasure to watch your films this last few months. I do actually find the lifestyle very calming and appealing. You have given me hope. Charles . Bless you. x

[@Shaunatwales66]

Thankyou, I’ve had a hard stressful day at work, but watching your video cruising along has a really relaxing effect 😊

[@bettyonaboat]

That's great, I'm really glad the video has had a positive effect! ☺

[@mikeyyoyo6464]

Ditto 👍

[@TheBeeryBoater]

I love watching your boating videos. I used to watch loads but just don’t get the time these days, but your channel is one of the few non-boating fitout videos I now regularly watch. I will try and remember that know for when I am eventually on the water.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, that’s really nice to know and I hope they’re useful!

[@Paul-wc7lv]

Again, your showing us stuff, that most of us have no ideal about, I'd having been struggling with the Granny knots I'd have done, thank you Betty.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I'm glad you find it interesting as I wasn't sure if people would!

[@kevinw1129]

Who'd have thought that watching a narrow boat glide along would be so relaxing. Nice videos Betty.👏

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I’m glad you find the videos relaxing! 🙂

[@cheechU38K]

I adore the freedom of canal cruising ❤ get nervous too when too many people are around. Loving your cure boat, not too noisy and calmer sunny weather 🤗 Just so relaxing betty without noisy speedboat show offs ☺️ horses are so elegant 😌 great insight again on using canals safety 🫶🏼

[@bettyonaboat]

I've realised I much prefer moving the boat when there aren't as many people around! I'm glad you found it relaxing. ☺

[@cheechU38K]

@@bettyonaboat I’m so happy for you ☺️

[@robineasby5328]

I love the way you explain things , Betty. Simple and to the point. Your videos would be excellent for people thinking of living or taking a holiday in a canal boat. They are also very relaxing ! Thank you.

[@bettyonaboat]

I do hope they're helpful to people! I think people who live on boats themselves probably know all this stuff already, so I think my videos are probably more useful to hire boaters or people starting out!

[@SPGDetailing]

There is something wonderfully naive and sweet about you and your videos. It's compulsive viewing. I wish you the very best for the future and look forward to watching the channel grow.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you! 🙂

[@martinsteward7266]

You had me as soon as I saw the narrow boat Betty. I live in Australia now, but originally from the UK, where the 'cut' canal used to run past our back garden. Thank you so much for your video Betty, brought back so many memories. Look after yourself, take care, and look forward to your next video

[@bettyonaboat]

Ah thank you, it's nice to know it brought back memories for you! 🙂

[@Cariboukid]

A horse and he was wearing a blankie! Cute :) You never know what you're going to see while you're cruising around! Another nice video Betty, thank you. It's nice to see it starting to green up there. It is here too. And it's been nice enough to plant a few vegetables in the garden. I love this time of year! Cheers! Mike from Canada

[@bettyonaboat]

I do love seeing all of the animals as I cruise along! I've been sowing a few vegetable seeds myself so I might put the plants on my roof soon.

[@Cariboukid]

@@bettyonaboat Indeed! That's one of my favourite things about watching your videos. The countryside is just stunning. I'd love to do what you're doing but living in Canada makes it rather hard Lol What did you plant? It should be warm enough now although maybe a risk of frost still but easy enough to cover up.

[@davidprice329]

Betty, all your videos are just beautful calming realities of boatlife - I do love how you are pushing through your natural shyness - as that's how I would be in the exact same way - but you should know it comes across as absolutely genuine and sincere, and the times like pointing out the horse - you get a glimpse of you more relaxed and possibly your sense of humour - just keep at it - you will get so natural with the camera - you're doing it! And you're doing brilliantly :D

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you! 😊

[@johnpeters2196]

So nice to see you again. I had a holiday in a narrow boat many years ago on the Oxford Canal. Your videos bring back many happy memories. As others have commented your natural style of presenting is really nice and I enjoy seeing you. Please keep em coming!

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I'm glad my videos are bringing back happy memories!

[@psychokeef]

Nice to see another video from you Betty and how nice of you to help the lady viewer out by showing her how you moor your boat. Great little video hope to see some more of you in the summer months 👏👏👏👍

[@bettyonaboat]

I hope she ends up watching the video, but I thought it might help other people too. Thanks for watching!

[@doswelk]

I still have no idea why your first video was recommended to me but I am so glad it was, every little slice of canal boating calms my day and brings back my childhood dreams (after reading Swallows and Amazons) of a life on a boat, Thank you for an interesting video.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I'm glad it was recommended to you too! 🙂

[@tadpole1492]

Your videos are wonderful Betty, relaxing, calming and educational too. "There's a horse over there", I just loved that! 😄Keep them coming. 😊

[@bettyonaboat]

Haha, what can I say? I like horses! 🐴

[@deviatefishy]

We need moor of this content.

[@bettyonaboat]

😂 Was this an intentional pun?

[@keepitreal1547]

I'd say more of everything 😊

[@billywatts4689]

Hahaha that is so so so funny 😂

[@mrchuffachuffa7864]

So glad that I stumbled upon your "less than 4mph adventures," Betty. You're a "cut" above the rest. Happy cruisin' young lady, and thanks for the video.

[@bettyonaboat]

Ha, thank you!

[@loandy11]

You're really getting the hang of this vlog business. I can tell you're feeling more confident talking to the camera. Great work.

[@bettyonaboat]

I do feel more confident as I do more! 😀

[@PTVplayer]

Thanks Betty. Feeling super relaxed after watching you being so calm and collected whilst cruising the canal

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I'm glad you find it relaxing!

[@patrickdarcy3863]

I could just sense a tiny bit of west midlands accent but you sound very nice. Thank you for your advice and help.

[@bettyonaboat]

I'm from Wolverhampton originally but haven't lived there for over a decade so my accent isn't as strong as it used to be. Thank you for watching. 🙂

[@msf60khz]

@@bettyonaboat Actually very pleasant to listen to.

[@clivebroad9542]

I can only repeat /echo what has already been said here , I am loving your posts and I really feel as if I am with you chilling out on the canal without a worry or any stress. Thanks Betty and here’s to your next post ❤

[@bettyonaboat]

Aww thank you, it's really nice for me to know that the videos are being enjoyed so much as it cheers me up too!

[@alsyville]

Betty, I housebound now so it nice watch your video. It look like such beautiful scenery. Thank for sharing ❤

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying them!

[@Quinnikon]

Found your Channel last night ….. you chill me out 👍🏻 You are so calming and the vids are not full on and full of **** they’re lovely. I used to spend a lot of time (training) running canal paths acknowledging passing boats, and now it’s so nice to see their side of things. I’ve subscribed 😊 Quinny

[@bettyonaboat]

I used to love walking along canal towpaths too! In fact I still do. I’m glad you’re enjoying seeing this side of things. 🙂

[@wonderingworld119]

Brilliant video, no doubt you will get lots of advice from people who have and have not ever done this. One thing I used to do in locks was just take the rope round the bollard once, and then lay the rope stretched towards which gates I was working. The idea being if I needed to pull on it I could, or if I needed to loosen it at least the end of the rope was by me and I got good at flicking it to remove pressure ( this was on a grp wide river locks btw nothing as fancy as a narrowboat ) . You can grab a cheap long handled paint roller, throw the roller part and turn the rest into a hook so you can grab the loop of your chains from below the pilings. Useful when the nettles start to come out and long wet grass. I like your attitude, no rush and move in the dry when possible. Remember you do not have to move your boat in severe weather ( not just ice ) so in weather warnings consider if it is safer to email CRT for an overstay as a single boater.

[@bettyonaboat]

Ah yes, the perils of nettles! I've been known to get my scissors out and start snipping them! I also accidentally disturbed a wasps' nest last year and got stung lots of times, so a hook would definitely have been useful then!

[@wonderingworld119]

@@bettyonaboat The ones for the back of radiators work a treat, get the cheapest one.

[@ianhamblett8923]

What a pleasure to watch your videos, Betty. You have such a nice, gentle way of presenting. Can't wait for the next one! ❤

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I’ve posted another video since this one!

[@raysprott5493]

Always great to watch you Betty and see how your travels continue. I hope you are managing to sort out your 'spongy' cabin floor. It would be interesting to know a bit of your history, why you decided to to buy your boat, what your long term plans are and do you do remote work etc to finance your new life....

[@bettyonaboat]

I'm planning to talk more about all of this in future videos but I do have a full-time job and I do mostly work remotely, which is fortunate, as I used to work in an office every day before the pandemic. I'll do a DIY update too!

[@martinwalker3372]

I love your videos Betty. It's a beautiful pace you cruise at and you can see so much more on your travels. The weather has been appalling and it's lovely to see the sun shine again. Thank you for taking us with you again and showing us the ropes.

[@bettyonaboat]

I was literally showing you the ropes this time! Thank you for watching. ☺

[@keepitreal1547]

Beautiful Betty, thanks for bringing us along 😊

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you for joining me! ☺

[@keepitreal1547]

@@bettyonaboat You're welcome Betty, you're a refreshing change 😊

[@kevinsavage2751]

Really good to see straight away how far your 'presence' has come in just a few short videos. So much more relaxed and natural. Well done!

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you! I think the nice weather helped with this one as it made me feel happier and more relaxed. I did record an intro for this one before I started cruising and it wasn't very good, then once I was cruising along I felt a lot more comfortable so I decided to give it another go!

[@blairoutproject]

Betty... a breath of fresh air on youtube... and that Brummie accent ! Takes me back to my time at college in the midlands.

[@bettyonaboat]

I'm not a Brummie, I'm a Yam Yam! 😂 Thank you though! 😀

[@blairoutproject]

I was at college in Wolverhampton...was that yam yam territory ?

[@dallassukerkin6878]

@@blairoutproject Aye - it's loosely defined but Yam Yam Land is the Black Country :) Next door to Brum but not Brum :chuckles:

[@Andyc515]

The lady is from Wolverhampton mate ! Get it right 😂

[@bettyonaboat]

😂 You tell them!

[@170166]

Like everyone else I really enjoyed the country views on this one. Hopefully the weather is going to pick up now and we can all get out and about. I've never used a chain when boating, the hire companies only seem to put pins in their boats, got to admit chains look a lot more secure than pins. Thanks for another lovely video.

[@bettyonaboat]

I think you're right actually because I hired a couple of boats before I got mine and they only gave us mooring pins and nappy pins. I definitely prefer chains.

[@robertp.wainman4094]

Just found your lovely videos - and your hint of accent makes them even better!

[@bettyonaboat]

Ha, thank you! My accent isn't as strong as it used to be as I'm moved around a bit as an adult. I saw my dad on Saturday though so I went full-on Wolverhampton again.

[@robertp.wainman4094]

@@bettyonaboat Yeah, I love different accents and it's amazing how people soon drop into 'full on' again when talking with people from their original area. Mine's 'moderated' Yorkshire after travelling around, but soon gets a lot stronger when I'm back with old school friends! I'm looking forward to watching more of your really nicely produced videos - what a great life!

[@garyphillips7993]

I’ve watched a number of canal dwellers/travellers and can’t help thinking, canal life should be put on prescription as a way of de-stressing and learning a new pace of life. Thank you for taking us along and sharing a snippet of your life 🙂

[@bettyonaboat]

As I get older I'm realising that being in nature makes me feel a lot happier. I think nature should be prescribed!

[@davidplanet3919]

Thank you Betty. Had a stressful day today but watching this at the end of the day has helped me to relax. Your boat seems to have a mind of her own wanting to drift off the moment you jump off.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, that's really nice to hear!

[@Pete_Bucks]

Hi Betty, I'm so glad KZbin brought me here as I've really enjoyed catching up on your Vlogs so far - hopefully you'll continue this as I found it rather relaxing to watch after stressful days at work. I'm an ex-narrowboater from your part of the world and it's been too long since I last cruised the cut I really miss the calm and relaxing way to travel. Nice that you share your journey as a novice owner - I'm sure many would be too nervous at the beginning ;) There's something about the cut and the slower pace of life that I also found so magical back when I enjoyed time on our 45ft ex-hire boat which I spent a long time converting so that my disabled dad could get to use it despite mobility issues, but that's the magic of having such a narrow cabin! I embraced the lifestyle taking it to Netherton on one of the IWA rallies that attracted hundreds of boats! That was an adventure just getting there from the base mooring near Daventry via Brum too! I learnt a lot the hard way but being an engineer of all sorts of transport in my life I just adapted skills to suit the boats needs. If you do as much work as you can yourself, you'll have so much more confidence as your journey continues. Happy cruising, and enjoy life as much as you can on our beautiful inland waterways! Pete

[@bettyonaboat]

Hi Pete, thanks for your message and I hope the videos have brought back some nice memories for you!

[@Pete_Bucks]

@@bettyonaboat oh they are, and here's hoping they continue to do so! Don't be afraid to ask anything by the way - there's always help or advice at hand if needed? As for bringing back the memories - oh yes indeed! Watching others out there always does - fond memories / adventures / perils of cruising... you name it, they're all coming back :)

[@edenhunter9904]

Hi Betty, On a windy day tie the centre line roughly around the cross beam on the bank as soon as you get off - the boat will sit close to the bank while you moor up 😉

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, that's a good tip!

[@AvD-l3d]

Betty it is great to see nature while you are manoeuvring your boat through the canal it is almost a Dutch landscape as I see it but now I live in Bangkok Thailand I sometimes miss Europe quite a bit friendly greetings Albert Bangkok Thailand.

[@bettyonaboat]

Yes I can see how it looks almost Dutch!

[@ScouseMike]

Thanks for another relaxing video. Looking forward to the next one. Cheers!

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I hope you like the next one! 🙂

[@LosAngelesRaiders]

Hi Betty! Good to see you still boating! I love the name of your boat "Little One" - Just to echo another comment; there is something wonderfully naive and sweet about you and your videos. They are certainly a great antidote to general life these days, able to relieve stress, plus we get to go boating from the comfort of our arm chairs! I wish you the best and will keep on watching your wonderfully sweet adventures.

[@bettyonaboat]

I'm really glad that people like you are enjoying them so thank you for letting me know!

[@matthewhamiltonflyer5356]

As a caravaner, I understand your frustration . At doing it alone. But hey ho. We get strength from it. Brilliant content.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I'm glad you like the videos so far!

[@martinsteward7266]

Hi Betty. It most certainly did bring back memories. Loving your videos. I'm very impressed how you go about operating your narrow boat !! Keep up the good work, and I look forward to your next video. Take care, look after yourself. Marty from Oz 😊

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos! 🙂

[@chrischristofis8501]

Great vlog Betty, how come you look so glamorous 😍😂, i aways wear my sweatpants (usually with dog paw marks on) and naff but warm jacket, maybe wellies 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@bettyonaboat]

These are wellies! They're welly boots. I used to mostly wear leggings then my parents told me I looked like a scruffbag!

[@Rjhs001]

Hi Betty. Thanks for another few minutes of peace and tranquility...also some mooring techniques. Love your videos.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you! 🙂

[@MrSychnant]

Your becoming more and more relaxed in these videos now Betty, keep up the good work..🙂

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I did feel more relaxed in this one!

[@paul-88E]

I enjoy watching your videos, just simple narrowboat life. Peaceful. I love your Wolvo accent too! Thank you Betty.

[@bettyonaboat]

Haha, I'm glad you like my Wolvo accent! 😂

[@SamWalker-z8i]

Hi Betty once again another video for anyone who is a sigle cruiser stay safe and well as always...Sam :) X

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you for the well wishes! 🙂

[@intrusivenature9758]

In just a few episodes you've come on leaps and bounds with you content and presentation, well done. All those nerves you had on Vlog 1 have almost drifted away.

[@bettyonaboat]

I've realised I feel more comfortable talking to the camera when I'm driving the boat rather than standing/sitting somewhere. I'm not sure why! 😄

[@majordolbyscat]

‘Horse’s arse… horse’s arse… horse’s arse…horse’s arse!” Jim Royle 😝🤭😉

[@anthonyparkin-yg9pf]

Hello Betty another great video very informative delivered very well with innocence I love the canals always hummed and arred weather to take plunge I lived around Burton upon trent for few years loved the walks the more I watch it gets very evocative happy days safe happy cruising and mooring

[@bettyonaboat]

There are some lovely walks around there, especially by the river! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@Paul.simpson84]

That barrier at the side of the canal is called Arm-co and pilings is pronounced pile-ings I wouldn't say anything usually but you aren't going to want to live on a boat for years before someone says something, love the videos

[@bettyonaboat]

Ah thank you, I suspected I was pronouncing it wrong so that's why I wrote about it in the video description! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. 🙂

[@pathogan4854]

Beautiful Betty ! What a great way of life !! great to see chivalry is not dead with that chap offering to lend a hand ! I hope the weather stays with you ! Take care.

[@bettyonaboat]

Yes it was kind of him and I would have accepted the help if I hadn't been demonstrating how I do it on my own!

[@cindycolley8982]

Just for your information, the metal sides of the canal are called pile-ings not pill-ings. Love your boat x

[@bettyonaboat]

Yes I think you're right about the pronunciation! It annoys me that I've said it wrong repeatedly in this video!

[@mikeyyoyo6464]

Well I’ve never heard of them no matter what you call em so that’s me learned something! Don’t get annoyed you’re doing great 👍

[@seniorslaphead8336]

Most of us just call it Armco, because that's what it is.

[@kevinsaunby982]

Armco is the horizontal metal - pilings (“pie-lings”) are the verticals driven in by a pile driver.

[@mikeyyoyo6464]

@@kevinsaunby982 oh I understand now 🤦‍♂️, we have the same on some canals & riverbanks here in Scotland, we call them piles, it’s the pile driver remark that sunk in (pardon the pun), I remember the old pile drivers that was basically a big crane hoisted a massive metal weight up & dropped it at freefall to knock them in it took forever, nowadays they have big hydraulic machines that rattle them in a lot faster, both make a terrible racket though 😂

[@grahamcraig3173]

Hi Betty..I have only today come across ur Vlogs & KZbin Channel.#now subscribed...For many years now I have thought of how a"Narrowboat"life woupd be but have always quickly dissuaded myself due to realisstion how hard it would be to manage a 1 man crew.......U definetly are an inspiration-u have rekindled my thoughts of how life with narrowboat could be....thanks for that,keep cruising,keep posting😊

[@bettyonaboat]

Ah thank you, it's nice that your think I'm an inspiration! I don't think handling the boat on my own is hugely more difficult than being a two-man crew, but I do find boat problems and generally worrying about things going wrong to be more of a burden.

[@bivers4399]

How come speeding cyclists have only ever shouted at me to get out the way when I’m mooring? Maybe being a 50 year old guy goes against me getting any help😂😂

[@bettyonaboat]

Haha! 😂

[@Lara-o7w]

Because you haven’t leathered them with a mooring pin yet and got yourself the stay well clear reputation lol!

[@davidjohnson198]

what a lovely sweet person you are Betty ❤

[@mantrafiscus]

I have just found your channel Betty and I have to say how enjoyable I find your videos so much so that I've liked and subscribed. They are both informative and very well put together so I hope there are more to come in the near future.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you for subscribing and I'm glad you find the videos informative. I should hopefully be posting the next one at 6pm on Wednesday!

[@LucozadeClw]

I worry about you. An attractive lady alone in the middle of nowhere at times. The guy on the bike offering to help could come back later and, well I'm sure you know what. Get yourself a bloody big Alsatian dog or a gun. The Alsatian is probably the more sensible route.

[@bettyonaboat]

I think he seemed OK but I have been known to move the boat in the past when I've had a bad feeling about people. I am thinking about getting a dog though!

[@johnmccann1960]

You know that feeling you get when you're just taking a summer stroll in the sun with the smell of freshly cut grass on the breeze and it feels like everything is right with the world for those precious moments? Same feeling watching Betty on a boat. Does my ptsd a world of good. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ Betty.

[@jakinfoto1]

Thank you for your service, John. All the best from 🇩🇰

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, that’s so nice to hear!

[@johnbrierley2952]

No need for the background music, it's better to listen to the sound of the countryside or no artificial noise, apart from it being annoying, the rest of your adventures are very good

[@dbriet]

I guess you don't hear the sound of the countryside because of the engine noise. It's annoying to hear the monotone sound of the engine during the video.

[@lovelyenglishnature3277]

Neither are annoying.

[@MJGruskin]

I vehemently disagree 👎😼

[@nigelh3253]

For me (so it's my personal opinion), there's the music, the engine sound, and the talking - all at the same time. But this is a nice channel in it's early days and I fully support the success of Betty on a Boat.

[@kevinarnott1172]

There are more things in life to stress about.

[@martinemery1834]

I just wanted to say hi from New Zealand, I was fortunate enough to spend a short time on a narrow boat last year. Love your videos, keep up the great work x

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, it's really nice to know my videos are being enjoyed outside the UK! 🙂

[@shauncorless8965]

It seems everyone is thinking of upping sticks and moving onto the canals ,thinking its cheap living and freedom ,,having had 2 i wouldn't have another given free its none stop stress 24 hrs a day 😢and expensive

[@bettyonaboat]

I agree! I personally don't think it's a cheaper way of living, unless you live somewhere like London, and it can be stressful when things go wrong.

[@alifenameddave]

I spent 10 years living on a boat and, I agree, it's not cheap. Had I kept my investment in bricks and mortar I would be a good 100k better off now. On the other side of the coin I spent 10 years out in nature made more friends than I can count and lived the ultimate chilled out life

[@dazuk1969]

I can just about tie my own shoe laces Betty so I would just be useless excess weight on any boat. I hope the person who asked about tying stuff watched this and learned something. Very endearing vid Betty, I wish you continued happiness and success.

[@bettyonaboat]

Yes, I hope she watches the video too! But even if she doesn't it might help some other people. Thank you for the good wishes! ☺

[@caphorn7029]

Bonsoir Betty. Très heureux de vous retrouver pour cette nouvelle vidéo. Au début de votre vidéo vous remerciez les abonnés ainsi que les personnes qui ont visualisés votre vidéo mais c'est a nous les abonnés à vous dire merci Merci de nous offrir des vidéos authentiques. On voit bien que vous ne faites pas ces vidéos par intérêt personnel mais bien pour partager votre passion pour la navigation sur les canaux ainsi que des astuces pour se simplifier la vie au quotidien. Encore une fois je vous dis MERCI Betty. Prenez soin de vous. Amitiés. Olivier.

[@bettyonaboat]

Bonsoir Olivier. Merci encore d'avoir regardé mes vidéos, je suis contente qu'elles vous plaisent. Amitiés. Betty

[@tonykirby974]

Hi Betty, this was the original video of yours that I watched. I then went back to the first one and watched in order, finally skipping to your most recent. I have to say it is lovely that you take the time to respond to so many individual comments. That really does say a lot about you. I don't know how long you will be able to keep that up because of the sheer volume. But the fact you are taking the time to read and respond for now is ace in my opinion. :0)

[@bettyonaboat]

I do try to respond but it takes me a while to go through them now and I sometimes miss some when using my phone rather than a laptop!

[@JohnJames-kw5de]

You’re very beautiful Betty

[@SouthWestCarpHunter]

Creep!

[@garydickens7567]

Relax, Romeo....

[@SouthWestCarpHunter]

@@JohnJames-kw5de creep

[@robaylmer2450]

one more excellent episode Betty, thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to record your days events! such a calm and peaceful few minutes and I already looking forward to your next instalment 😁😁 she certainly is a beautiful boat - keep safe 😊😊🌹🌹

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you for your well wishes! ☺

[@mariem5990]

Such a beautiful day, thank you for bringing us along and showing us how to tie up.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you for joining me! 🙂

[@paulbarty9296]

Hi Betty. You explain things really well. I tie my mooring rope on my T piece the same as you. I also have a second centre line with a nappy pin attached so when i moor up i just drop the nappy pin in the piling so it stops the boat drifting out and keeps it to the side while i tie up the front and back. Its handy when your doing locks too. Maybe it would make your life easy specially on busy days when boat are coming past 😉

[@bettyonaboat]

A few other people have mentioned doing something similar so I think I might give that a go. I think it would be particularly good when it's windy!

[@markdownward6449]

Thanks for another great video. Such a pleasure to watch them and seeing all the beautiful countryside. Well done Betty 😊

[@bettyonaboat]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the countryside - I did too! ☺

[@daveperrin9408]

Hi Betty. That was a brilliant video. Really enjoyed watching it. Some great advice. Thank you for taking the time to put these videos together. Have a fantastic day. Wish you every happiness.

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, it’s nice to know you enjoyed it!

[@MercuryGremlin]

Another little gem of a video with you and Little One. As a non boater I never thought a narrowboat could and would wander off if unattended! I think you've got the right idea though. If the weather is bad, or the canal is super busy, just moor up and wait. Why rush? Well deserved on your 10k subscribers. We're really enjoying being guests on board. Thanks Betty and bring on the next instalment!

[@bettyonaboat]

Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying being guests on board and I hope you like the next instalment! 😀

[@vickyf164]

Hey Betty 👋 Thank you for showing us some of the basics in such easy and informative way. You make it all look like a breeze but I am sure it’s just your calm nature 😊 Have a blessed week 🙏❤️

[@bettyonaboat]

It's tough to begin with but it's OK once you get the hang of it!

[@barryhambly7711]

Nice one on this rainy evening interesting to see you moor up. I have a navy book I think it is with all the knots they use on their old boats how to splice a rope together and make loops etc Lovely to see you enjoying yourself in a peaceful way Betty.

[@bettyonaboat]

You probably know more about knots than I do then - I'm certainly no expert! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@MrAg272]

G'day from Australia . Good to meet you Betty and follow your adventure on the UK canals. If you do not know, there is no canal system in Australia. I follow several UK boaters here on KZbin. What an amazing way to life and travel. One day I will get to the UK and give this a go.

[@bettyonaboat]

Yes you should visit and hire a narrowboat for a bit! I'd love to see what canals in other countries are like actually.

[@jdsenior74]

Another great video Betty, it amazes me how you do the mooring and locks all on your own, i would go to pieces trying to do it all by myself. Keep up the good work Betty and looking forward to the next video !!!!

[@bettyonaboat]

I went to pieces too when I first did it but I got used to it. I think you would too!

[@joeybxx]

I absolutely love your vlogs....there's a horse!😁 As an American, I'm so curious about the whole narrowboat lifestyle. It looks so relaxing. You keep making the videos, I'll keep watching!

[@stephenhall5430]

Betty i really enjoy you videos. You are such a kind genuine person .you are a kind gentile person .i think thats why people like you .i know i do. Thanks❤❤

[@roglaker9353]

I hope a helpful suggestion for when you first go ashore with the centre line: 08.00 on - take a chain with you and make that your first, if only temporary, tie-up of the rope back on itself, by the middle of the boat. Gives you full control of the boat throughout, avoiding it floating away and you having to dash back to catch it! Then you can do the stern and bow chains confident of the boat's stable position. Hope it works for you.

[@bettyonaboat]

Ah yes, a few people have suggested this so I think I'll give it a go, especially when it's windy!