Our Desperate Journey Home Begins! Narrowboat life - 5 Weeks Stranded

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

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[@jwarmstrong]

After checking Nostradamus" predictions - winter is likely so a bag of coal will be needed sometime before May -

[@reneemaas7763]

Thought the alien abduction was a nice addition.

[@abdool1972]

Chris, consider investing in a retractable keychain - so the key never leaves your person and it retracts to your belt loop area if you drop it.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thats a great idea

[@bluedeva]

Commander Bex absolutely nails it!!! Fantastic skills there! Excellent dodging skills from Captain Chris👌🏻🫶🏻🤗

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Isn't Bex great.... I need to up my game

[@ericrobinson4648]

Even though you've not cruised very far, I can't believe that Chris hasn't fallen in yet! Looking forward to that episode!!!!😂😂😂

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

its gonna happen one day...fact 😂😂

[@rotinkerbell]

@@TheNomadicCrobot I watch every episode fretting about the fact neither of you wear self inflating life buoys - the lockies all have them for a reason. xxx

[@nbprecioustime]

I w9nt tell 8f you give him a nudge 😂😂😂​@@TheNomadicCrobot

[@sunnyrivers]

Omg when the alien ship appeared I died laughing 🤣😅👏🏼 you guys are the BEST!

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

😅🤣 thanks for noticing, I think we're getting a bit carried away now 😅

[@philipreed5981]

That was not a Crobot turn, that was a Probot turn!!!! Smashed it well done Bex and Chris 😊

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Bless you thank you so much ❤️😊

[@graememercer1653]

Bex you are stressed with him on board 😂

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Definitely 🤣

[@paulhutchins6019]

Well done Bex, you made that look easy. Staying calm under pressure and moored first time too. You work well together, I love it that Chris does all the panicking for both of you, allowing you to get on with it! But he is learning lol.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

😂😂 I do feel for Becca

[@paulhutchins6019]

@@TheNomadicCrobot Lol. But you're a team! 😉

[@paulinehiggins8239]

Wow Becs super impressed, you look so cool whereas I’d be a Chris, shi**ing myself. Hope you get home tomorrow and to safety. Take care. 🥰

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

yes iv been told on I take the Panic on for bot of me and Becca 😅😂

[@NarrowboatWill]

That river is pretty volatile. It's pretty scary on the river in winter.. I love your thumbnails.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Cheers buddy, yes the rivers can be really scary this time of year, not the best plan for a cruise really😅

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Chris and Bex. Well done for navigating against the flow of the river. You’ve definitely found some decent places to moor. Hope you’re now somewhere safe to weather the winter storms.🥰Take care. Nick

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks Nick, we've been quite lucky really, on the rivers it can take hours to find a spot, have a lovely week 😀

[@howardhudson5054]

If you keep the downstream line connected, the flow of water will turn your boat around without all the drama of ploughing the nose of the boat into the bank.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

We did wonder that, we where a little worried we may run into some problems doing it, so thought we would hold off

[@modestadventurers]

I’ve had some pretty scary moments in my life. And I’ve been in several war zones. But none come close to when Chris took over the Tiller😊

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

haha Brilliant

[@annjarvis9300]

Good luck hope you keep safe and get bk soon tc now the oldies 🤗👍🤗👍🤗

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks for joining us again 😀❤️

[@Terryb31]

You should always moor facing up stream in flood water Chris and Bex. As the boat is not designed to face currents from the rear. It makes for sometimes uncomfortable moorings and strange gurgling bubbling noises too.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thats very good advice Thank you

[@nickevans1698]

Hi Becks, absolutely spot on with that turn and the method.👍🏼 Both myself and my wife have had to do that on the Nene Peterborough during a flood as our Mooring was a lot safer than Mooring in Peterborough during floods. Well done.👏🏻

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you Nick, the river can be so terrifying in flood times, hopefully you guys made it safely 😊❤️

[@martinworrall5888]

Well done Bex👍

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you ❤️😊

[@andrewstandley3964]

Well done bex

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you 😊

[@endeavour2968]

OMG, your cruising with the chimney up, there is no rush Chris with ropes, but why don’t you always walk the centre line back to cockpit as you step back on, this way you won’t need to climb on roof to get ropes and rope is always at hand when stepping off

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Its a great idea and something I really need to get I not the habit of doing, Thank you

[@Nofear25]

The editing of your videos are brilliant ❤ fantastic work as always guys 👌

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks so much for noticing 😊

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Well-done take care

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you ❤️

[@ColinBoorman-m4z]

Great channel, been watching for a while now. Keep up the great content.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks for joining us again ❤️😊

[@nbhanburydawn]

Hi Chris and Bex. Serious safety issues here. You should always wear life jackets on the river, never go into locks with your fenders down, have an anchor ready to use if needed and as others have stated, run your centre line to the stern when cruising(safety and sensible). Happy future cruising, and more singing from Bex (not Chris) 😂😂x

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

yes we really should get some jackets....we have a life ring...but them its probably to late 😂 we had heard about the fender issue...I think from narrowboat Will, Thank you

[@davidcook380]

Great Video Guys

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks for watching ❤️😊

[@Roy66Nott]

Well done guys for getting as far as you did.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks Roy 😊

[@daveoliver7521]

Nice one Guys

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks 😀

[@gilleslacroix4255]

Great guys ! one step closer to home ! 🎉

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

and back we go again 😂

[@Clover12346]

So much fun to watch you guys. Glad you are safe.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you that means alot 😊

[@reneemaas7763]

Ment to put the alien 👽 comment here, nice touch.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank for noticing 😂

[@fubar8930]

Great to see a new episode, stay safe you two !

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you 😊

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one guys Chris you shud av ya life jacket on on them fast rivers if you fall in it wud be hard work getting out that’s my buzz kill 🤣🤣Bex is a top captain she can handle that boat have a top week guys 🙂🎸⚓️✌️

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

your. not wrong we really do need some life jackets, Bex does an amazing job I agree

[@JohnSharman-hu7wu]

You two, At last your mobile again! scary times i must say. love the editing, was that a T.Rex i spotted being beamed up? funny as always 🤣😂 Can't wait to see More of your travels. take care as always 🥰 xx

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks for enjoying the video and the edit, its been a really fun adventure all depending and great to finally have the boat out for a change xx

[@Narlee2226]

Hi guys, I absolutely love your channel. You're my favourite love from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Bless you That means alot 😊❤️ Hi from the UK

[@tuckerridgetv2314]

Coupla hints from an old tar who lives off-grid (on-land now that I'm old)... When landing, hook your line around the mooring cleat and use it as a pulley rather than pulling straight from the bow or stern. Easier on your back and less chance of being pulled into the drink. Try turning at the mooring. Let go the stern line, give the bow line some slack, then push out the stern and let the current do the rest. Keep that motor running in the locks whenever you can get away with it. One doesn't want to risk having the engine not start and end up blocking the lock. If it's a long fill or drop, charge the portables? Put on PFDs - both of you! Bex is good, but the way that current was running, if you fell in and conked your head, you'd be long gone before she could get to you. The auto-inflate PFDs are pricey, but you hardly notice wearing them. You MAY find the issue with your batteries has to do with how low you drain them. Flooded (lead-acid) batteries will last 5-10 years if you don't let them drop below 50% charge. I know it sucks, but think of 50% as your floor and size your battery bank accordingly. I think your main panels are hard-mounted, but if you could work out a gimble or a way to quickly attach and release them, try angling your panels toward the south, at least in the winter. In December mine are at 67 degrees and I'm a fair bit south of you. You ought to be able to get quicker solar recharges on your portables if you angle those panels rather than laying them flat. I don't know how much of a brave face you two are sporting in the videos, but you DO appear happy! Bon Voyages!

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you so much for the advice, its been so long so iv already forgotten everything 😅 Thats interesting, we have just got in the habit of turning it off...I think narrowboat Will gave us that advice.. but completely see where you are coming from. Yes the batteries have always been in serious need of updating, i think we ruined them a few weeks in owning the narrowboat. We also need a whole new solar set up, the two small ones work well but not enough for full time off grid living. we have enjoyed the adventure though yes probably but a brave face on alot of the time, especially Bex having to put up with me 😂😂

[@leona_devon]

Becca, queen of the tiller!

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

she really is ❤️

[@John-s3t6q]

Well you may run out of time Chris. Good luck there , the wind is given it hell big time here in the South West . So be safe there people.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

The weather keeps getting worse but we're more concerned about lock closures too, a window will open up soon hopefully

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great see you grert vlog out and cranking it thanks lee

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you Lee 😊

[@mountain01able]

Amazing you got through all that adversity. I was on the edge of my seat a few times. I think you made the right choice heading back when you did. Hope the next bit goes as well. Stay safe. Thanks for all the entertainment. All the best, Richard.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks you Richard, boating can be quite scary at times, Thanks for watching

[@jackiejones1684]

Great to see you on the move on such s glorious day. As ever you're a star Bex, bet you were exhausted by the end of that. Take care

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you, it was quite the tiring journey, so far so good 😊

[@Glyn001]

Well done 👍👍👍

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you ❤️

[@estellegrove4853]

God that river looked dangerous! So fast; you guys did amazing. Bex as usual, cool as a cucumber. Not long now and you’ll be back home and safe and sound. And then just stay there forever and give my nerves a break lol. So glad that water has dropped I was so worried. Glad yr both safe and we get to enjoy more of the Crobot warriors. Big hugs guys 🥰🥰🥰

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Its was very Choppy Estelle, Bex done so well. I think we have both learnt alot but you never know when water can have its way with you. We will be able to rest once the boat is moored uo safely, until then im in full time panic mode 😂😂 Big Hits have a lovely week ❤️

[@estellegrove4853]

@ Aww I’ve been panicking for you Chris I’ve been holding my breath hoping you’d both be safe. You’ll be back in no time now. Have a lovely weekend guys hope it’s a goodn for you. 🤗🤗🤗

[@garylcampbell9964]

Looks like you are doing fine.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you ❤️

[@woodypj]

Boss vid! 👏

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you 😊

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

Backing down stream in strong current should be done in forward gear, just reduced throttle or bumping in an out of forward gear, not using reverse. In reverse, you lose rudder control. You are not in control again until you shift in to forward again. That means you go past where you want to be an have to power back an over. But in idle forward gear, the current is still taking you backwards. But your prop is still pushing water over your rudder, giving you the same control as going forward. It gives you the ability to back straight in to a spot somewhere behind you, or move sideways straight in to a spot beside you. While it feels slower, you are going straight to where you want to be, not down an back. Its a little weird to think about as you are going backwards, but you drive like your going forward because you are going forward through the water.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thats very interesting , Thank you for your tips, so much to take in after not doing it for so long, Thank you

[@mandycoleman1394]

Nicely done guys !!! X

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you Mandy 😊❤️

[@mandycoleman1394]

@ my pleasure! Love you guys !! X

[@Hendeesh]

Congrats on 16k subs guys!!

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you, we're so chuffed 😀

[@Jax240jk]

I love you guys, you have me in bits. Im on level 55, single and got a boat. Becks you are a star. You could run single handed but you got your man 😂 hes a gooden but jesus he needs to join in bit more with the heavy work 😂 i think your a great couple so please dont think im being negative. You work well together. Im just too independent i guess. I hope you get back to the marina soon and are safe.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

hang on didnt you see me feel the boat with diesel?? 😂😂 no not at all we can take it, we have fun with it all, I do really need to do more😂😅

[@patchesconway5957]

I really enjoy "we got it"

[@terryhoyle7043]

Chris, I'm eagerly awaiting Wombat pulling you into the water... M'boy, when you have a bollard to play with (those metal or wood sticky-up things at some moorings), or a ring or two, take a turn around that with your mooring line and pull against that, rather than digging your heels in. AND Becs did an excellent job turning Wombat BUT you could have turned her at the mooring. Just run the forar'd line around the nearest bollard to hold the bow in, give the boat a kick with the engine and allow the flow to catch her stern and swing her, using the forar'd line/bollard as a pivot.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Hi Terry, hope your well? Thanks for the advice..im trying 😅Bex does amazing time and time again. we did think about turning the boat but where just worried it may leave to bigger problems, Hope you have a lovely week

[@garyneilson1833]

Almost home guys, fingers crossed it be an easy trip

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you ❤️

[@dewithistle910]

Well done guys! 😊 I have to say that shot of the log in water (4.33 min) looked, to me anyway, like a crocodile! 🤣 But probably just my warped imagination! 😂… Stay safe lovely pair 😘🌻

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

it did actually, what a missed opportunity , Thanks you always 😊❤️

[@tonychandler6550]

Well done guys steady as you go

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thank you ❤️

[@lairdjohn]

I was stuck at Buckden visiting my mate. I couldn't get my motorbike out of the car park because of the floods

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

It gets really bad up that way

[@helicopter12345678]

You guys can make a sunny day walk in the park into a drama haha hahahaha 🤣🤣😂

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

oh yeah 😂😂

[@dougquaid]

Definitely “ Chicken soup” for you Chris, lmao😜😜✌️😂🫢

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

haha love it 😂😂

[@timothybearne147]

18:39 was the scariest part.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

😅🤣🤣

[@RichardHabgood]

I worry about Chris, get some insurance on him .

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

😂😂

[@Roy-r8h]

When you get back sit down and think how you could have done better. In particular the very important point made by 'tinkerbelle', the handling point made by 'Rebelcowboys', also moor with bows against the current to avoid debris damage to your prop and check the weather before setting off. There is an old saying that cowards live longer than heroes but well done eventually.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

wise worlds Thank you, lots to take in and learn from

[@davehopkin9502]

Why dont you lay the centre rope along the roof aft to the stern, it should be long enough to reach with spare, so you can just grab the end of the rope and step ashore?

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

it would be a good idea wouldn't it 😅😅

[@markrant1460]

OK Chris, so Bex is the Queen of the Anglia water ways does that make you the Indiana Jones of the Anglia water ways?? So glad you three have made it this far safely can't wait to see what the next vlog offers. Imagine all of the fire wood the tree at the lock could produce. Cyber hugs to you guys. Mark Alberta, Canada

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

yeahhhhh love it 😂😂 woaw there will be no stopping Bex if she can get her hands on it, Thank you so much Mark 😊❤️

[@toneault7499]

HI.. AND HEADS UP... DONT DRIVE UP THE MIDDLE OF FAST MOVING WATER.. STAY AS CLOSE TO THE SIDE AS IS SAFE.. THE YOU WILL FIND IT IS FASTER AND EASIER TO DO SO... ALL THE BEST FOR 2025... TONE U.K.

[@colin125gwr]

tremendous

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

yayyy thank you

[@endeavour2968]

OMG, was just think what a nice area, maybe I’ll visit, it’s only an hour away, so checked canal maps, and it said I can’t navigate there, what’s the lock length restrictions? Secondly, although it’s an hour by car, it appears to be about 2 weeks at 8 hours a day by boat, think I’ll probably pass 😂😂 Think I fancy cruising towards next year, but London does make me nervous for some reason, how about you? Will cruise on the Thames?

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

London has always made me nervous, though a few boaters we have spoked too have said it's a great experience. It always makes me laugh how long it takes on a boat...I always forget that we a re literally going walking past haha, hope you see you soon on your travels

[@KewiCampervan]

❤

[@chrissavill8713]

We done it didn't we?... Yes Chris, I've done it all. lol 🙂 Blimey! You might have seen my boat then? She was at Buckden until she was moved to Blackthorn Lake marina. There is a mural on the transom of my boat of a "Cowgirl" in cowboy boots and Stetson with a couple of ethereal ladies head's either side, so it's quite distinctive...

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Oh woaw we probably did, its a lovely stretch of the river, hopefully we meet again

[@chrissavill8713]

@@TheNomadicCrobot Maybe one day.... but, I moved her 10 days ago to a lovely little place at Birdham on the South Coast, which is where she belongs really as she's a sea going boat. It only cost me £575.00 to get her there from Northampton as well. Bargain! I liked Chris's song too and being an old punk meself, I was really impressed! Always wondered what Chris's "forte" was?...and now I know!

[@prestoncrewnarrowboaters8619]

Being stuck in one place is i am afraid part of boat life,it can happen unexpectedly, you just have to roll with it .

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Absolutely 😀

[@buzzlardarse]

Another banging video by the King and Queen of professional narrowboaters

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

awww thats so sweet 😊

[@MsLisa8989]

Did you double check with your insurance company tgat your boat was covered in times of semi spate on a river? Our boat would not be insured. Have a think about wearing life jackets on the rivers.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

We never thought of that thanks you for mentioning it

[@mungmungie]

Could it be that your intergalactic buddies (07:24 -ish) have been helping you along? Or is it Bex, whose incredible skill was enough for the two of you? Let's hope that as the waters subside, the place where you buried your crashed spaceship won't reveal anything. That spaceship was a Titan rental, wasn't it?

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

well spotted... we are not seeking a new cave to house ourselves while preparing for world domination .... its coming...just you wait

[@jenniferturner2512]

Enjoy and look forward to your videos but so wish you didn’t repeat stuff from the previous video as it takes up most of the new video

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks for your feedback, we're working on trying to shorten the intros as much as we can with still telling our story😀

[@robertmarlow1107]

Great content as usual guys but it would be great if Chris didn’t tell us what’s going to happen before we see it 👍👍

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Thanks for letting us know and thanks for watching 😊

[@johnbaggus9966]

If you had seen 100 foot wave in the north sea like I did , your safe guys , let Bex pilot the boat 😅😂😅😂

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Yeah let Bex get stuck in 😂

[@endeavour2968]

Why don’t you put keys on a length of bungee attached to Chiss’s belt, maybe he’d stop loosing them. How about a clapper or whistling keychain, every time you leave you whistle and the key fobs beep so you can’t loose them 😂

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

That's a really great idea, love the whistle idea haha thank you

[@endeavour2968]

@@TheNomadicCrobot I think your bad luck is spreading, my Webasto just packed up today, thank god I have a log burner, no wait, that was a dream, my only heating is the broken Webasto! Funnily, I was just talking with my neighbour and their Webasto packed up last week. I am jealous of your log burner, bet your lounging around in shorts and a tea shirt in front of the flickering flame of the wood stove. Just think of us in our coats 🥶🤔😂🤣

[@edwardhoughton2565]

Xx

[@howardtwigg8743]

Soup cream of nightshade ?

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

Owww that sounds interesting 🤔

[@rotinkerbell]

Allegedly Mr Turkey Man had to persuaded that his Norwich accent proclaiming the bird meat to be: Norfolk an' good! Was not a good advertising slogan. Just try it...

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

owwww how interesting

[@pheasantplucker6117]

Some kinda thumbnail. Hollywood disaster movie. Back to the marina for that calamity couple.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

😂😂 yes been going a bit mad with them recently

[@BevAMorris]

To live on the water, whether house or boat requires $$$. Though it's been a learning process, common sense seems to be lacking here. You're not off grid if you are dependent on others to bail you out when problems occur, which happens frequently when attempting to live on a rusting boat. Most boaters appear to be suffering from lack of knowledge and most importantly, $$$$$. Yes, you need money to live, who knew! Kudos to your tenacity. You might want to reflect on your future boat life.

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

it really does, I think we have done really well all depending, lost of problems and lots of learning, we haven't really massively relied on anyone we could of afforded the diesel it was just a nice gift from good friends

[@GuyThompson-xe4qh]

One day you'll climb on the roof when that boat is moving in a lock slip and end up between the boat and lock wall not good don't do it

[@barriepayne1690]

Bloody hell guys I moan at pot holes ,but it looks like you have crocodiles in the water,keep your feet out of water

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

😂😂😂

[@peterchapman3740]

Dont want to be a hater but you had that boat a long time and done jack to be honest

[@CaptainK007]

Turkey steak flavour from defrost water 🤢🤢🤮😂

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

😂😂😂

[@wilburytwist6683]

I hope this won't be stretched out to Christmas day.... i would hate you having to compete with the dramatic Cinemascope ending of Titanic. 😱 🫣

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

😂😂 I think we should be able to round this series of before Christmas

[@wilburytwist6683]

Oh Thank God. You've had at least two more storms to get out in ! 😂🤣