Narrowboating up the tidal Trent | Keadby to Torksey Lock

In this part we take on the eerily calm (and bloody cold) tidal River Trent, setting off from Keadby Lock.
All filmed on an iPhone 8+, edited using Adobe Premiere Pro (for the first time, phew). Apologies for the v/o sound level towards the end, couldn't be helped unfortunately.
Music ©RobbieCumming available here: / cobedy
I've not got any adverts on my videos (can't stand them), but I am trying to supplement my living with these videos, so if you want to help by donating something that would be very much appreciated 8^)
You can support via Patreon - from $1 per video, so you can see the videos first, get updates on where I am, and if you're in the Crank It Crew, which is $5 per video, you get a special shoutout on the video, with access to the exclusive Crank It Crew clothing store! / robbiecumming
Alternatively, if you just want to show your appreciation for the fact that I don't allow adverts, or you want to sponsor the Pub of the Week segment, you can do so via my PayPalMe page: paypal.me/crankit
Merch: teespring.com/...
Thanks for your support - couldn't crank it without you 8^}
Twitter: @robbiecumming
Instagram: @robbie_cumming
Google Maps:
www.google.co....

[@CruisingTheCut]

Excellent map work old bean.

[@TheSkskitey]

Good to see a narrowboat moving around in winter , you tackled the Trent and won , good on ya :-)

[@rampantapple]

. . . and he's back. Where the hell have you been? There's subscribers out here demanding entertainment. Good job you're providing it. Cheers - Fozzie

[@normanboyes4983]

Great vid.👍13.5 horsepower - how splendidly efficient.😀

[@maureenmackenzie3858]

Loved it Robbie,as all your vlogs, your laugh is infectious,and i love the educational bits ,you always throw in.. and you really cheer me up.when on a down day.. la ya Robbie- keep it up. Mo from Nuneaton ps I would subscribe,but do not do any monetary stuff on tablet.

[@ericfoster3636]

Good to see you and your Father spending time together. Memories made, never fade. :-)

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah yes Eric but my memory is quite bad - partly why I make these videos!! Thanks for watching 8^)

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Bloody cold, but bloody wonderful 😊😀 Love to you and Dad😊 Claire, Berlin, and the 'sofa crew, (2 Goldies and 3 cats 😊) 😙😙

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks love it sofa crew ha ha! 8^)

[@robinbanks183]

Another great video by Robbie Cumming KING OF THE CUT. Keep them coming Rob looking forward to the next edition. Always puts a smile on my face ********

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha just doin ma job! 8^)

[@worksopexile]

Enjoyed that, as I always enjoy your stuff. Brings back childhood memories of fishing the Trent, the Idle and the Chesterfield canal with me dad. Good times. Crank it!

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

It's Richie & Eddie at 0:17 😄 LOVE the map edit of you and your dad floating down the river ;) Can't wait to see your next vid.. it'd be cool seeing heading towards Lincoln from a boat perspective!

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you Vikkie!! I’m just watching your gravel drive vid now 8^)

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Hope you like it ;) ;)

[@goodmoaningvietnam1439]

You picked the right day for your Trent River trip, it was like a mill pond. Don't expect any thing like that if you ever venture onto the Thames and pass through London it's self. The pleasure boats and high speed ribs raise quite a chop, especially if they are going against the tide. Next time you do a river trip make a flask of coffee/tea and have some sarnies to hand. Nice one.

[@markwilliams5654]

Awesome morning shots

[@sylviapage8572]

Amazing and what great weather. Those locks scare the life out of me so I’m not sure I’ll ever pluck up the courage to navigate rivers. Well done to your dad for coming all that way to help you out.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Sylvia great to hear from you 8^)

[@andysnat]

Ah, Keadby Bridge. I've driven over it so many times over the last forty five odd years. I once rowed in an "eight" at Gainsborough too, but home was in the other direction, north of Scunny at Burton-upon-Stather. Haven't been back now for twelve years.

[@320ifq]

Robbin .... You really do manage to visit the most unusual and difficult to get to places, thanks for making the effort and sharing it with us.

[@RobbieCumming]

Robbin that's a new one!! Ah you're welcome! It is mostly for my benefit having such a bad memory but also it's great to hear from people like yourself 8^)

[@bex82uk]

Yay!! DJ Rob back in da haus (er narrowboat). Beautiful scenery and those reflections are magical. 🌊🐦✨ keep warm ~Bex~

[@RobbieCumming]

Re-re-re-remix! Ha ha thanks Bex 8^)

[@carriea4868]

Great scenery, sheep whisperer hmmm will have to keep an eye out for that one 😆

[@LotusPetalAdventures]

Definitely looks like a great adventure with your dad, can't wait for part 2!

[@rogerbrown5558]

Your videos are addictive, they just keep getting better.

[@lanestreet1431]

Crankin' good job on this one Robbie. Thanks for sharing and fair winds.

[@highoctanecars2149]

Keep up the good work Robbie 👌 Always a pleasure to watch! Cheers Rob

[@NL04180]

Lovely to see that you're back for another season Rob!

[@darrannewman7113]

Loving it man, on the canal you may be cranking it, but on the rivers its rock n roll. Done the Trent a few times on a 60ft Sheffield barge many years ago, from Goole to both Lincoln and Nottingham, much better in summer than freezing your mushroom vents off like you too in winter. Looking forward to seeing your journey to Lincoln.

[@OhJustVlogs]

Awesome video! 👌🏻

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

Thanks Robbie nice to see you with your dad , i am from Yorkshire so Crank it up Lad eh bye gum love Jacqueline

[@paulhowarth8056]

Great shots best video yet. The silhouette of the gees flying was ace. Nice one.

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah thanks Paul! 8^)

[@jaywindsor2258]

Looks like your dad had a wonderful time. So fun to see you two gentlemen crankin' it together! Good on ya.

[@philipcull8297]

Great vlog Robbie, some really good views, looking forward to part 2.

[@georgeblankinship4745]

Thanks for the Video, Robbie (and Dad). It has been so long I thought maybe you won the lotto and ditched the Naughty Lass. Beautiful scenery. Do part 2 soon.

[@robprideaux3279]

Great blog Robbie. Once again soundtrack is perfect

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah thanks Rob! 8^)

[@KMGAgent]

Hi Robbie. Love your adventures, I ran trip boats and restaurant boats on most of the canals youve visited. Remember, whenever the tough gets going....boaters are there for you!

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah that’s great to hear that Karl! Thanks 8^)

[@michaelpilling9659]

Wow - that was cold. An excellent video. I thought your camera work was superb. Lots of smiley faces. Thanks for taking me along

[@stilcrazychris]

WOW I have to say WOW to the lovely work done on that mapping you did.. lol... I really thought that was cute & funny indeed. I was smiling all the way. What I didn't like, & I think most would agree with me, was all that muck going into that lock. You know it's bad when a tire can float on it. One would think that the river trust would get it cleaned up, bc one of those trees or 4x4 timbers & stuff we didn't see could get stuck in the system, get stuck in the gates & what ever else equipment there is in these lock systems plus to top if all off, YOUR BOAT & ENGINE. Now that would really piss me off if it damaged my boat in any way. It looked like your Dad was happy to CRANK IT UP WITH YA!! Lol... Those fish & chips looked good to. We call them fries here in the states. I was going to tell you that you should of been fishing while going down the river until I saw the trash @ that lock. You would be eating some rubber burgers instead of that golden brown fish @ the pub.. lol... We have some trashy rivers here to. I wish people would pick up there trash before they leave there spot on the bank. I'll take a big trash bag with me & if fish isn't bitting right @ that time I'll pick up some trash & haul it out in the bed of my truck. People don't care & there not going to like what I call them right now, but the truth hurts. There low life's that don't care for others they only care for there selves. I have the right to say it, bc I've had my foot cut open on the bottom of my foot, 26 stiches, on a broken bottle. I was about 14 yrs old. Trying to catch minnows to fish with. So the dumb ass who broke the bottle & threw it into the lake is nothing but a low life that one day it will come back & bite them in the ass. It was hard to walk & I was the point guard for are school basketball team & I went ahead & played,but it hurt so bad. Can't keep a good women down.. lol... I'm so happy that your Dad got to CRANK IT UP WITH YA. I can't CRANK IT UP WITH my Dad no more bc I lost him in 2007. But I have the memories to last me for the rest of my life. So every chance you get CRANK IT UP WITH HIM... OK!!! Best wishes to ya, Chris

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Chris will do!! 8^)

[@ade9685]

Another great installment Cheers Ade

[@colinracheljustpootling7468]

Fascinating vlog. Can’t believe how much debris as you went through the exit lock. Looks like a great trip

[@RobbieCumming]

Neither could we! Cheers Colin! 8^)

[@nightselby2126]

thanks robbie your dad is a great guy " love the shows keep them coming the trent paticularly good "

[@johnnowacki6903]

Robbielad! ANOTHER great vid! LOVE what you're doing...you have a real photog's eye. And fun to see share the adventure with your dad. Can't believe you're cranking it in the cold - I'd have to have a high-powered heater right under me, as I don't really like the cold, or damp, either! Anyway, thanks again for another great episode. Crank on!

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha well between me and you we did have a few whiskies along the way! Cheers John 8^)

[@johnnowacki6903]

In THAT case...count me IN!

[@geoffupton]

nicely done 😊 great vid! nice views... and up and down of everything lol

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one Robbi well done

[@RPLefty]

Great video Robbie - really enjoyed it!

[@jaqui0806]

Your funny face pulling had me in stitches :)

[@nbflyingfox4672]

Nice one Robbie. Great video as usual and hope you had a good crankmas and a cranky new year to you as well. 😁

[@darrenslater1913]

good to see you again young sir. enjoyed this one too.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Darren! 8^)

[@simonshenry]

Fantastic to see you up my way. You mooring in the braford, lovely moorings.

[@RobbieCumming]

Yes it’s great! If a little expensive!! Here until end of Jan.

[@redepsilon5]

Great vid, looks bloody cold though . . .

[@badfairy9554]

Cool, I love the Trent.

[@rastebbings]

Great stuff! You've won me over Robbie with your swashbuckling style. Also loved the Sheffield vlog. I was never trying to be nasty with my original comment which seemed to irritate some. Forgive me for having a bad day. Most importantly I'm now very much a convert. Also love Cruising The Cut too.

[@ladygardener100]

Don't encourage him, he'll be flying a skull and crossbones next, lol.

[@RobbieCumming]

It's fine Rick, I understand - sometimes you just need to let off steam! I have fairly thick skin and don't really focus any energy on the negative comments but some people I know do get very upset. Anyway, welcome aboard! 8^)

[@johnleggett7521]

I was wondering the other day how you were getting on. Glad to see all is well. Enjoy the tropical 3 degree weather. I have been suffering through minus 17 to minus 25 for the past few weeks. Stay safe!

[@RobbieCumming]

I knew that one of you would say that wasn't that cold ha ha! Cheers John 8^)

[@GraveysBrewery]

Great vid as always Robbie mate

[@nbflyingfox4672]

Another bang on vlog Robbie. Always look forward to your vids.. cheers pal...

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Liam!! 8^)

[@stuartcowen9354]

Top mate is your dad! Brilliant episode as always. Cheers!

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Stuart! Would make his day to hear that but I won’t tell him as he’ll get a big head (although perhaps somewhat ironically he’s two hat sizes below me)!!

[@billroberts4910]

Enjoyed this video.

[@carlthor91]

Nice to see you have the nice weather there, it's warmed up to -11C here, warm enough to go out with a cap and heavy jumper, I guess you call them on that side of the pond. Cheers. Have Fun ;-)

[@RobbieCumming]

Mmm toasty! Cheers Carl! 8^)

[@hazzalandy]

Gorgeous video, loved it. Hopefully see you on the Soar, where you're more than welcome to try my homebrew tea beer

[@RobbieCumming]

Sounds interesting! 8^)

[@MrJimbaloid]

Hello again Robbie I've not been on the net for a while (I've broken ten vertebrae ouch, been in hospital for a while but I'm on the mend) and I'm catching up with you're vlogs I have to say going on tidal rivers with your little but very good engine. Damn matey you have some big balls. Keep up THE CRANK.

[@RobbieCumming]

Oh MrJimbaloid! That sounds awful. I’m really sorry to hear that - at least you get to watch KZbin then! I will try and get the next one done for you asap! 8^)

[@MrJimbaloid]

Oh rob don't worry i'm gonna be ok in a while I just feel really sorry because obviously i'm not working and a said I wanted to join the crank it crew. But I shall be back.

[@pootle2768]

That was brilliant. The slow motion geese were amazing to watch. (They were geese weren’t they?) PS. Your Dad is lovely 😊

[@RobbieCumming]

Yeah Mandy they were Canada Geese - Dad’s great fun, very lucky to have him on board too as it meant I could keep me hands warm!! 8^)

[@ronnielloyd4676]

There was a bit more movement there than you get on the canals! Wouldn't want to do that journey if the weather was bad!

[@Bammyja]

Nice video as usual, like the music you include with them too. I've never been as far as Torksey, my limit so far has been Newark. Not touched a tidal part yet.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Chris, ah it’s worth doing and super easy if you ask the lock keeper when the neap tides are and get a nice calm day like this one!

[@narrowboatersatlarge]

A wave from West Stockwith Basin! The Trent was kind to you :)

[@robblackmore979]

Nice one Robbie ! Inspiring stuff hopefully planning a similar journey in a year or so , live near Lincoln ... if your still in this neck of the woods could nip down n buy you a pint . Keep on cranking dude ✌

[@RobbieCumming]

Yeah sounds good! Drop me an email in the about page and we'll sort something out. 8^)

[@robblackmore979]

gawd im so behind the times ☺ not on twitter or instagram ... [e-mail] sssshhh don't tell anyone 😉

[@RobbieCumming]

I meant you can find my email in the KZbin about section!! Nevermind - will email soon!

[@chevyimp5857]

Frosty solar panels!! A sure sign of chilly times.. thanks again for your contributions.. I'd be interested to know whether you waited for this good weather window or was it good fortune.?

[@RobbieCumming]

Completely good fortune - although I always prefer moving the boat when the light's good, obviously makes for better videos!

[@Strutty1956]

Great video Mr Cummings! Think you're brave doing the tidal Trent with that engine. Looks like you had a really easy journey though. You also seem to have nailed Premiere Pro pretty quick!

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha thanks! It was easy really (the journey not the editing!!)

[@JPinFuerteventura]

Good stuff Robbie. What's with all the tea pots around the lock? Is there a tea pot factory there or something?

[@RobbieCumming]

I think that’s to publicise the cafe as it had a similar theme outside!

[@pipparker6455]

Some cracking shots there fella, Worth the 5 1/2 hours chug for a pint of Tim Taylor's

[@jonjennings1587]

Robbie is back! "Crank it"

[@curlyanneb1973]

Scary, out of the narrow nest of the canals;

[@MegaSimo999]

Nice video Robbie. 👍🏼 Solid 5 hrs cranking it. Well done mate. And your dad. When’s the next video???

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Simon! Hmmm two weeks time? Wish I could get it done quicker but work is busy at the mo! 8^)

[@MegaSimo999]

Happy days. Look forward to it hopefully I will be better then. Ive got full blown flu never had anything like this ever. 😷 A week upto now ☹️🤒 Takecare Robbie C 👍🏼

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah crap yep I’ve got a wee head cold, but nothing a hot toddy can’t sort out. Get well soon mate

[@MegaSimo999]

Evening MR C. 😜 Random question now. But. How long is the LASS???? No rush mate. Just when you get chance let me know thanks. Hope ur ok. I’m 98% back to normal again. Well as normal as I was. 🤣😂 Takecare pal. 👍🏼

[@RobbieCumming]

Well done mate, no I’m supposed to be avoiding screens but there you go! 42ft

[@robpower100]

Pub of the week yippee

[@jezlanejl]

Its almost like one pure Adrenalin rush...🤙

[@goosexploring]

Just subscribed watched from start Hi robbie your vlogs are epic.. I'm absolutely glue keep up the good work Cheers graham ingham

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Graham, whoa you bilge watched! Nice one! 8^)

[@ladygardener100]

Is that a new camera or did you clean the lense? Good editing 'n stuff, better every time!

[@RobbieCumming]

Read the description Jo!!! Thanks for the comment though, love that you take the time to go through others' comments too! Cheers! 8^)

[@ukulelalienation]

Looks like you had a wonderful early morning crank. Well deserved I'm sure. :)

[@johnbrookes2196]

Nice one Robbie. Would you prefer an engine bigger than 13.5 Hp for rivers?

[@RobbieCumming]

Ooh yes please! Or could have the prop re-pitched I suppose?

[@suesmith6721]

Brilliant vlog as usual but my word it got choppy didn’t it! I felt funny and I was on my sofa

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha yes I can imagine! Could do a VR video one day - imagine that! 8^)

[@suesmith6721]

Robbie Cumming I would have to wear a life jacket and dose myself up with sea sickness tablets! 😁

[@marknblastderbyshireminer7000]

Heard a rumour that you let your dad crank it for most of the 5 hour cruise. You popped out a few times to do vlog and supply hot cuppas :))))

[@RobbieCumming]

Yes it’s all true Mark ha ha!

[@MrBblhed]

Great video, is it just me or did the Naughty Lass get a bit of paint work done while no one was looking?

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha no I wish! Winter isn’t the best time to paint unfortunately.

[@guz5135]

Yo Robbie good to see your surfing the wave man😎 I bumped into Joho on the Trent and Mersey at the weekend exchange numbers when you talk to him next asking for my number we can keep in touch

[@mikesmith2401]

Hi Robbie, you said you went to Boston i lived there some time ago when stationed at Coningsby but never seen the vlog of it. Please what was the title of the Boston one, so i can pull it up thanks Mike

[@RobbieCumming]

Sure thing Mike here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3ykg3awa8Zmhqc

[@flumpaustin1994]

There are a lot of power stations aren't there?!

[@Strutty1956]

That's why they call in MegaWatt Valley!

[@RobbieCumming]

Yeah, they all seem to be working as well - I remember some that I passed in Yorkshire that were being decommissioned.

[@1258-Eckhart]

Hedumacational vidgeows, never knew Gainsborough was directly on the Trent and I'm an Eastmidlander :-(

[@peterhere6298]

Yea

[@Tinhare]

Great video. Looks like you had a lovely calm day. It's quite a nice trip on the Trent. I'd definitrely do it again. Would you?

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha ask me in summer! Got to go back at some point anyway to see the Chesterfield canal. Hope you and Tina, Bosun etc are all good 8^)

[@CheckFred]

Hey Robbie - I think you need to come down to Henley-On-Thames, Hire a dinghy or canoe and take a trip up to Hambledon lock and back - That'll 'really' prepare you for river travelling on your #Narrowboat ..... No more palpitations every time another boat comes near you or the rise and fall making you sweat a bit

[@RobbieCumming]

I've done the Thames from Reading to Oxford but yes definitely sounds fun!!

[@sandrarussell9786]

only just discovered you enjoying your videos

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Sandra and welcome aboard!

[@sandrarussell9786]

Will be watching your program coming on tv soon

[@Chango_Malo]

what's up with the random crockery perched everywhere?

[@Hengehugger]

Great vid, as usual. Will 13 and a bit horsepower get you across The Wash? Only one way to find out!

[@RobbieCumming]

Hey buddy good to hear from ya! Well I hope so, but will have to see!

[@avandriver]

Lightthe fire pal and keep warm .

[@RobbieCumming]

You can't tell but I kept it on all the way!! 8^)

[@wsatnutter9674]

great vlog funny as well btw when do I get to go in the book as crew?

[@RobbieCumming]

Let me see... There is a waiting list on Patreon that I need to address on the next vlog... What’s your name?!

[@wsatnutter9674]

Robbie Cumming family call me Nut so log me in as nut or nutter

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha! Ok Nut if you follow the Patreon link in the description, you can pledge your support (yep it's not free I'm afraid) and then I can add you to the crew on a future video 8^)

[@JMS98989]

Love it ❤️ #crackitwithdad

[@GregHartSk8er]

LOL - gotta laugh at narrowboaters the first time they get tossed about a bit! Mind you in a flat bottom boat...ooherr

[@RobbieCumming]

He he always a bit hairy with an air cooled engine too!

[@mikehurley5052]

Looking at all the crap as you entered the lock i thought the next scene would be you in the weed hatch, nice vid though, good one.

[@RobbieCumming]

Yes weirdly I had to keep cutting the engine to get through that one! 8^)

[@rogerclinton6876]

Get your Dad a pint! Enjoy. Rog & Jane. Rx

[@RobbieCumming]

Another?! Ha ha thanks Rog & Jane good to hear from you 8^)

[@morningwood727]

nice music

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks!!

[@andymurch1057]

Where’s your next vlog?

[@RobbieCumming]

Andrew yes and a very good morning to you too - you don’t beat around the bush do you?! You go straight for the bush. Not around it. Not over it. Straight. For. The. Old. Bush. Yeah the next one goes live on KZbin today at 5.30pm (I’ve already uploaded it, just being previewed on Patreon first) 8^)

[@andymurch1057]

Robbie Cumming sorry about my rudeness. Good morning. How are you? I really enjoy your vlogs. They’re funny. The music is great. Your lifestyle is most people’s dream. Keep up the good work.

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha don’t worry I’m not a fan of small talk but I just thought it was very direct!! Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching, cheers 8^)

[@mjallenuk]

That'll do pig ... that'll do

[@steveg8171]

Let's not beat around the bush.. Did you coerce or bribe your dad into the synchronized "Let's Crank It!" before you entered the Tidal?

[@RobbieCumming]

I did warn him at least - but he’s a crank it crew member so he’s binded by club rules!

[@melvyndackombe7352]

Any chance of cleaning up your deck. Compared with others, it is a mess. But I do enjoy your vlogs.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you Melvyn I’ll try. The thing is, living on board full time there’s nowhere to store those items, but some of them I could perhaps throw away.

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

13.5 hp? Damn, my lawn mower has more horsepower than that... Are all the areas around there speed limited or could someone go as fast as they wanted on the rivers?

[@RobbieCumming]

Your lawn mower probably goes faster too! Yeah maximum speed on rivers is 6mph, although ok some tidal rivers you end up going a lot faster in order to try and make it to the next lock before the tide turns.On the canals it’s 4mph, and even then we still have slow down further when coming across other boats, (especially those moored using mooring spikes), also ensuring your wash doesn’t damage the banks.

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

Where I go in my boat around here (rivers, lakes, and tidal areas), there's no speed limit, so I'm usually cruising around 30 kts unless the water is so rough that I can't drink a beer and steer at the same time. :) If the water is glass smooth, I might up it to 40 or so. The funny thing is though, my boat (a jet *boat* not a jet *ski*) produces less of a wake at speed than many boats do at there "no wake" speed because so little of it is in the water. The only time we have to slow down is when we are near docks / boat launches. But no one in their right mind would try to live aboard a small boat like mine. It would be like living out of a car -- and a Mini Cooper at that. :)

[@RobbieCumming]

Cool where do you have your boat (sorry bad memory, hence these vlogs!) 8^)

[@lordbelvoir2543]

How things have changed since the Cyclist and Ramblers Trust have took over.....back in BW days you wouldnt be allowed out without nav lights....its a long owd trip but not as scary as some narrowboaters would make you believe 👍🏻😳

[@Oysterseagull]

Shame about the awful music ruining a good video.