61. Yelvertoft to The Ashby Canal - Part One - Yelvertoft to Braunston

[@beckytourian]

Even though this was 5 years ago, the excitement of your upcoming adventure was palpable upon departure of the Yelvertoft Marina! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to produce these videos. I look forward to them!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Cor, this is an old one. That’s very kind of you to say Becky, thank you so much, I really enjoyed that trip.

[@andyfreer1343]

Really lovely scenery

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one ✌️

[@sallyu1]

Very enjoyable.

[@markviereck4547]

First time ever watching. I’ve heard about these canal boats. Scenery is beautiful.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Mark, hope you enjoy the subsequent videos in this series.

[@johnstokes5738]

Marathon adventure cruise Alan, lovely to watch.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks John. Hope all well with the family.

[@AZC1949]

Even in the US, we know about British Telecom. They are the UK's version of our Comcast/Xfinity. Customer service and technical excellence are NOT in their corporate briefs! Really enjoyed the vlog, Alan, and am looking forward to future installments. Cheers, Zach.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Zach - spoke to Microsoft and was told BT should have taken a backup of my Outlook before messing with it. Glad you liked the video, there will be several in this series. Cheers

[@lindajoy7208]

The scenery is beautiful and the donkey was so cute. Good job you have a good hooter is all I can say. You made me laugh when you said the 'front of the boat is in and I'm just about to join it'. I thought well i hope you are else you're in trouble haha Great trip and commentary. Can't wait for Part 2.....

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Linda. I’m really glad you enjoyed it - don’t recall the donkey! The full series of videos to and from The Ashby Canal is on You Tube, 12 in all. Happy viewing.

[@lindajoy7208]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture Hi The donkey was at 4:32 Part One The Ashby Canal. He is so handsome. Think I would get spooked i long tunnels. EERIE......

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Linda, I remember the donkey now. The tunnels aren’t too bad actually, probably nice to have company when you go through. Good though undercover, if it’s raining but some are rather drippy.

[@lindajoy7208]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture Yes I agree about the company. It must take a lot of concentration in the narrow tunnels so you don't hit the sides. You can't see very well .

[@stevehicks9381]

I love watching your vids keep up the good work brilliant. Good info.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Steve. Cheers

[@binkyandbrowardgreene7239]

Just found you and enjoyed this video very much! I also enjoy your choice of music which accompanies the video. It is all very calming.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi and welcome aboard. Thank you very much for your kind comment. I hope you enjoy looking through my back catalogue of videos. Take care, cheers Alan

[@stevehoare6378]

Lovely video Alan...so nice to see the Braunston tunnel with someone else at the tiller for a change..! I hate that tunnel...always so relieved to come out at the other end...we usually chicken out and go through very early in the morning and hopefully avoid on coming traffic..! Such a shame about the pillock that hit you under the bridge...why people can’t slow down at bridg s I’ll never know. Really looking forward to the next vlog...cheers🍷🍷

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks Steve - Braunston Tunnel was very murky on that trip, couldn’t see a thing for much of the journey through it, I just hadn’t expected it to be like that.

[@morrislouiseeagle7161]

Your smile says it all - nice one thank you 👏❤️😁x

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Morrislouise Eagle - Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed 👍

[@cwboatmover5418]

i enjoy your videos on the canal myself

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Connor that’s very nice of you to say so, thanks very much. Cheers

[@cwboatmover5418]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture done brauston lovely trip up through there was delighted to do hillmorton locks to unusual set there

[@Dozz70]

I must say....you have a very nice smile and I really liked the Vlog. I'm a new sub. Just found your channel. Thank You Mark from Florida.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Dozz70 - Thanks very much Mark welcome aboard. I hope you’ll enjoy watching future vlogs. Cheers Alan

[@gazgazmag4729]

Thanks for the trip .... lovely.

[@ansonpotter]

Exellent. Again.

[@SomchaiSpeaks]

Great to see you enjoying yourself cruising after all that hard work painting. I hope that the next few days have good weather and I look forward to following your journey. All the best.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks very much Ian, your comment is greatly appreciated.

[@patrickbrigham]

The old paintwork is looking pretty good - well done.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Patrick that’s very kind of you to say so but close up it’s a different story, as it needs sanding and another coat. Cheers

[@patrickbrigham]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture Well, keep up the good work and have you thought about the occasional interview; I would like to know why some lockeepers work just for the love of it?

[@lewisgardner1660]

Brilliant thank you

[@DaveJohns61]

Thanks Alan, looking forward to part two...

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Dave I’m glad you enjoy watching.

[@barryedwards4481]

Hi Alan another great video of part 1 now I’ll be looking forward to seeing part 2 thanks happy and safe boating cheers Barry Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks very much Barry glad you enjoyed it. Very best wishes. Alan

[@ccooper8785]

Very enjoyable. If you are not involved in video production in your working life then it is even more impressive 👍

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

C Cooper - thank you very much I greatly appreciate your comment. I’m not involved in video production, I am a keen amateur that wanted to work in the film industry but when I was young ours was on its knees unfortunately.

[@johnneal7832]

Nice stuff Alan, enjoy yourself mate

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Many thanks John, I certainly try to. Cheers

[@landraver90]

Lovely stuff! Looking forward to following you on your journey

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Land Raver - Thanks very much, glad you enjoy watching.

[@Q-ey2jk]

Nice vid

[@Q-ey2jk]

It did

[@richardpettet9996]

I think you found out why boats moor overnight before bridge 8 at the top of Watford flight, it avoids the noise from the M1.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Richard. There’s some good mooring between bridges 8 and 9 especially to catch the evening sun. The motorway noise doesn’t bother me in the boat and I wanted to do some filming of the Locks. You may not be aware that I am a volunteer lockie there. Cheers

[@SNAKEPIT359]

Really enjoying your videos you put out. Nice gentle pace. How do you get all this prior information about what's coming down the pike? Is there a website you go to each day before setting out on your journey?

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

SNAKEPIT359 Thanks very much, glad you like them. I’m signed up for notifications from the Canal and River Trust , which give updates as to what’s happening but you can also download boaters guides for different canals.

[@marknblastderbyshireminer7000]

Hi Alan, I heard you say it was misty and hard to see Braunston tunnel. Firstly can I ask are you using New LED front lamp? These are alot brighter and low energy Also Braunston tunnel can take a time to clear diesel fumes from other boats that have passed through, even upto an hour later. Keep up the good work on the vlogs 👍👍👍

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Mark - My headlamp is a Ring square section lamp, it suits me, so have not considered changing it. Lights on some boats are too bright for boats crossing each other. I don’t think Braunston was misty through diesel fumes as there was no smell but good point. Went through Husbands Bosworth Tunnel today and that was misty, which didn’t impair visibility. There was a boat a long way ahead of me, so could have been fumes but again no smell. Take care.

[@jamesgoodwin2450]

Glad to see you have finished polluting the canal hahahahaha

[@woodyjag4084]

The noise pollution from the M1 is quite staggering !!!!

[@cazw179]

Enjoyed the video. Hard to understand how there was a water shortage after all the rain the UK has had recently. ☔☁

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Carole the reservoirs that feed the canals are low and every time a lock is operated there is a loss of water, hence the restrictions.

[@ramseybarber8312]

Hi Also we had a Dry winter

[@TheBoatingAdventure]

Which editing suit do you use. I use an much one and every now and again I have problems with it converting the various clips I used to make them all Avi but now I make the MP4 which seems slower but does work fingers crossed. Thanks for your vlog today.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Cabin Cruiser Adventure - Hi. I use Pinnacle Studio 22 Ultimate. I’ve used Studio since version 8, not that I’ve had all the in between versions. It’s a powerful suite, got far more options than I really need.

[@anthonybelcher8569]

Hi alan,question,l would like to know,,how long could you run your narrowboat electrical appliance,also the lights,on a fully charged battery Pack,without using the alteator and solar panels,is it possible the batteries could last up to one week or more,before thay need recharging,

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Anthony I’m not the best person to ask this question to. Every boat and appliances are different. I run the engine periodically when I stop cruising. At present I have no battery management system. I don’t think the batteries would last long if not being charged.

[@markviereck4547]

I thought you would be driving on the other side of the canal. I guess maritime rules are the same all around the world 🌎

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Mark - I think you’re right, canals follow maritime rules. Cheers