Our Most EXCITING Day of Narrowboating!

[@gonewiththewynns]

Doh, 🙈 we put in the wrong flag for England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿! If we’re ever allowed back in the country, Jason will wear a budgie smuggler with the proper flag on it as retribution. 🩲

[@iKvetch558]

LOL...no worries...but did you realize that boat was called The "Wraith" and not "Wrath"? I mean...it is really cool either way, since one is a deadly sin and the other is a dead spirit, but I am positive there was an i in that name. ✌😁

[@Dragonfly31133]

I’m so confused about this beer engine? Please explain! I bartended for over 20 years and my parents owned a tavern (beer and wine only) and a Bar (beer, wine and liquor) since I was 10 yrs old. I’m from the US. I’ve never in my life heard of a beer engine. So I’m being very honest can you explain what it is please?!!! I think your talking about a beer tap? Thank you💞

[@carlbeaver7112]

@@Dragonfly31133 It's been years since I've heard the term making it difficult for me to recall where I may have been when I heard it.

[@gonewiththewynns]

I thought it was Wrath too until I went back & looked. The size of the A fools your eye into not seeing that skinny "I". Honest mistake when there's a lot going on. Curious Minion

[@reneartois616]

@@Dragonfly31133 In UK, it's a hand pump /hand pull or just called a pump. Bitters/cask ales are pumped up from the cellar rather than using gas - called pulling a pint. They are served at cellar temperature. The ones that use gas would be called a tap or tap handle and serve fizzy beer usually a larger at cold temperatures. Ciders could be either spending on type.

[@CruisingTheCut]

Awwww 😍😍😍 It was such a pleasure to spend time with you both! And I’m so pleased you had a blast on the canal. You’ve captured the joy of narrowboating perfectly 😀

[@baronetessdawson]

❤❤❤

[@joanhall3718]

Funny, I’m from the US and I’ve never heard it called a beer engine. It’s what’s on tap, and sometimes what’s on the nitrogen tap.

[@samm0110]

Ah, another lovely Sunday morning with the Wynns!

[@davefoster7770]

Lovely evening here. The vids drop at round about beer o'clock... Which is nice.

[@TunganeKatuke]

That was a trip of the life time gone with the wynnns enjoy ❤ love you guys ka ki_te

[@jkonet1]

This may have been my all time favorite episode. Just fantastic, the adventure, the scenery, the overall event. Thank you for taking me along on the trip together. Loved it!

[@tomlocke3674]

I love the way you two relate to each other, you love each other’s company.

[@jamieopulence]

How beautiful - you’ve done a tremendous job at showcasing the best of Great Britain 🇬🇧

[@suecooper3016]

It was great to see your excitement & enjoyment of our beautiful countryside, & yes they are called beer pumps !!x

[@Dragonfly31133]

I absolutely loved the last two videos of this💞 I’ve been really wanting to see Europe and this has inspired me even more💞 The absolute beauty. The ducks are so beautiful! The lambs frolicking about 🙏🥰 Thank you Nikki and Jason for taking us on this amazing trip!! If I ever make it there I absolutely want to do exactly what you’ve shared 🥰🥂

[@williamrandall1415]

I have watched many different narrow boat videos. Your work is by far the best. Between the happy banter and video production. Well done

[@cornishwolves69]

Love this couple,happy boating 🛶

[@rmkep]

Great VLOG guys. You raise the bar with every new adventure!

[@keithallison3756]

This series of you guys going through the cuts has been so refreshing and fun. Now I'm following cruising the cut and others. I had no idea that was there. So neat!!

[@tonyhalsall3170]

I am literally astonished that my one time favourite Polynesian sailors are cruising U.K. canals. Absolutely love it.

[@boatman909]

The UK nearly lost access to its canals in the ‘80s and ‘90’s. Fortunately enough people realized that they were great for recreational boating and the government (and lots of volunteers) worked to rescue most of them. The Llangollen canal was definitely my favourite. So good to go down memory lane with you both. Thank you.😊

[@iankynaston-richards5239]

Beer hand pumps are technically called engines in UK too, but hardly anyone would refer to them as such unless they had experience in the trade. The beer engine was invented in 1691 by John Lofting, a dutch inventor. Using the term "tap" should refer to a beer cask on a trestle with a tap fitted to dispense the beer, but has become shorthand for any cask beer, however dispensed. The real sacrilege comes from dispensing beer with a pressurised CO2 system and such beverages should be avoided.

[@nb5871]

You two are pro's on that long boat, 🐄🦆🐑well done Jason and Nikki! Loving these video's of UK and Wales.

[@txfigment]

Watched you guys and Kara and Nate back to back on the same canal. So beautiful.

[@samanthaclayton2883]

Me, too! I didn't know this existed, but now two of my favorite KZbin channels have done it. So cool!!!

[@harleyjohnston8054]

We travel from Australia every year to wander the canals of the UK on our narrowboat "Lazy Bee" and watch numerous vlogs, especially Cruising The Cut so to watch your take on "our" canals is truly wonderful. Your obvious joy doing what we do for half the year every year is beautiful. Thank you, and hopefully one of the hire companies, ABC obviously, uses your vlog to encourage more people to give it a try. Harley & Shelley NB Lazy Bee.

[@geekazoid]

6:45-8:45 and the following sequence is hilarious. It's actually kinda fun to see you just being silly and normal and self conscious. This narrowboating series is terrific!

[@MrHenhei]

Magnificent how sailors are sailors no matter on what waters. Also been following David on his journey on the waterways :)

[@guscarlson7021]

If I used a million words it wouldn't be enough to express my gratitude for sharing this previously unknown world with me. So I will just offer my most sincere thanks. ❤❤

[@jdoe7673]

Having watched you guys since almost the beginning this has been one of my favorites... Great Job...

[@eglenn4201]

OMG.... Come on, guys. The "beer pump" is a TAP. FCOL..... Love your videos, BTW.

[@Leland189]

You two made my Sunday Morning ! My family came from Norway, thru Wales to the U.S. many, many decades ago. First real view of Wales. Thanks.

[@gschwendinger]

A sincere thank you to you both Nikki and Jason for the pure joy and positivity you share with us. What you do is so appreciated and makes a difference in the lives of others. So much fun to watch and truly feel better after watching episodes like this. Have a great week! Thank you.

[@maverickmyrtlebeach]

When I started sailing around Boston harbor & Cape Cod, I always wanted to explore these historic canals but life got in the way. Like UMA said "Never buy a couch" Thx guys you have a remarkable back story of your caring for loved ones and J has this uncanny way of shutting great shots and as always Wynns are a win of whimsical wisdom,,, J have you tried Photoshop CC with Generative Fill

[@Bb14029]

Well, that was just as exciting as watching you both on the open seas! I have a friend in Wales and I hope to make it over someday. I think I need the tour boat. Thanks for sharing the journey!

[@sheliad2821]

I love your ocean going videos....however, this narrowboating has been awesome!!!

[@Wrong-Way-Round]

Hallo again guys, I' just loving the fact that you're having a fanastic time in GB, what with the relaxing 'speed', being caught up by running ducks and overtaken by lambs it just proves that this beats 'living in the fast lane' any day. Anyone that didn't have a smile on their face watching this video must be wierd.

[@garyag45]

Very interesting, beautiful country scenes, thanks for taking us along 💐💐💐😎🦅👍🇺🇸

[@imscanon]

Kara and Nate (travel vloggers) are there doing the same thing so I was wondering if you would collab with them. (assuming both are actually still there). I've enjoyed this so much seeing you two have such an excited energy about a new boating experience for you. We can feel the joy through the screen about how interesting narrowboating is to you. Indeed it definitely looks like a lot of fun.

[@kcsunnyone]

I've loved watching your small boat adventure and had already gone to the King of the Canals channel last week. My daughter lives in Crowley and I would love to spend a few weeks doing exactly what you are doing. It's nearly as good as being there. Thank you!

[@vivellasmum]

I loved these canal videos, you guys are so watchable. It's on my bucket list to go on a narrowboat holiday. Thank you!

[@stevenjohns7017]

When in Wales ( Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau) as a tourist you must try "Welsh Rarebit".

[@century2298]

You two are just loaded with that "childlike enthusiasm" ! A big contrast to David's calm narration cursing. 😆😁 Thanks for bringing us along.

[@douglasrussell5098]

So amazing. Actually been a fan of David's for awhile. Often thought about doing the canals in Britan because of him and others that I've watched. Now, you both go and do it. So freaking envious! Looking forward to seeing guys sailing on the new boat! Stay safe.

[@seanjamescameron]

Loved this series - originally from Wales but in London for 20 years.

[@AuntieSullivan]

Always a treat to have a vlog about a trip down the Llangollen. Thank you so much.

[@curmudgeon573]

Without doubt the best narrowboat video I have seen. You portrayed the English and Welsh countryside beautifully. And had fun doing it.

[@daviddunster9305]

You both lead such an exciting life, I can't help but smile from ear to ear watching your adventures..And I thank you both.💞

[@willar7179]

Been watching narrowboat channels since the beginning of Covid. Really enjoyed watching fellow Americans experience it for themselves.

[@jamarie1972]

Afternoon from Devon Loving your journeys around Britain 🇬🇧 Cheers great video as always Thanks. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Britain/ Uk 🇬🇧

[@kelleypitcher8754]

Just gotta say.... "thumb"NAILED IT! Hilarious, and loved it 😁 Sometimes you just need a funny photo

[@mikebartram6001]

Hi guys, the channel you are on prior to crossing the Leek Aqueduct (not bridge) is a relining project I worked on in the early 90's, the basin at the other end of the bridge is one of mine too, various relining projects projects between Leek and the Fron were mine too. Also the approach to the Fron iron aqueduct was aproject I worked on as was most of the basin on the other side plus on and off up the feeder canal to LLangollen. Fun fact, whilst installing joints at each end of the Fron I had to return to my office in a blzzard so walked across in the bottom of the trough. Nicely shot video. Mike B

[@maartentoors]

19:38 On behalf of all Cameras; Thank you for that save! You two aren't looking for awesomeness, she finds you. Love from Amsterdam.

[@Allen-by6ci]

Awesome job guys... that looked like a super fun distraction for you guys. Great pics and video as usual. The drone looks like it came in super handy. Love the channel as always.

[@anto687]

12:35 that boat was the Wra-I-th, which is even DARKER AND COOLER! :D

[@soraya4890]

It seems like you guys are having a lot of fun on the canals.. lovely vlog..beautiful scenery..

[@lotusdolphin]

Oh my gosh. So exciting to watch you two. I love the idea of narrow boating being so in touch with nature. WaleS is absolutely stunning. Loved the two little lambs that were playing. So cute. You guys made it really interesting. Well you always do. Thank you so much for all your hard camera work and editing. You are appreciated.💜🫶🥰 🇺🇸

[@Squigglydodah]

I'm so eager to see your new boat! I can't imagine how hard the waiting must be for you guys😅

[@richardsimpson3943]

As someone who volunteers on a narrow boat charity, you are doing a great job, did you realise how tired you would be at the end of the day!

[@patriotcultivator1604]

Ur channel is amazing. I went to Florida last week seen catamarans everywhere couldn't help but wonder if any of them were curiosity. Can't wait to see the new boat

[@richardhobbs7107]

'High Action in Slow Motion' . . . . . . . . am on the edge of my seat ! ! !

[@eddierussell9369]

Awesome journey! Thanks for sharing!😊

[@marksummerson3966]

The Beer Pump. The hand pump is a beer engine however we don't refer to it as such. We simply call it a hand pump as opposed to "on tap" for CO2 pressurised beer delivery. You each had a pint of Guinness which is called a "stout" and is brewed with toasted hops which makes it black, it isn't a craft beer. Craft beers are made predominantly by small "Artisan" breweries. Guinness is an Irish beer. Love your channel.

[@247kalimera]

Such amazing footage as always!! And I always love how you take a deep dive into the culture of the places you go.

[@iainlyall6475]

@29:28 those kinds of taps are, if i remember, hand pumps. you actually pump the beer into your glass. the ones i've seen in north america are mostly pressurized pumps. you pull the lever once and NO(2?) pushes the beer out.

[@larryb3534]

Another great video

[@narrowboatemerald3558]

Hi, We really enjoyed watching you guys on the UK canals 😅 good job, well done. The king of the canals vlog has given us a new Channel to follow 😃

[@The1stKukuDrifter]

The black boat was The Wraith not The Wrath.

[@davefoster7770]

I went over that aqueduct as a kid 40 years ago. The valley was full of clouds and mist the sun was just rising. You couldn't see the bottom. It was a truly magical moment. I have done it three times in a narrowboat and once in a canoe to lean over the edge and look at the view, much to the dismay of my mother. It is a masterpiece of engineering and construction. I'm glad you got to see it. Twice!

[@kimthomas652]

Awesome camera and drone work. Really enjoyed this video.

[@TwylaWorld]

Jason "I can't believe they let people do this on their own" OMG funniest/truest line ever! I'd be having a heart attack at every blind corner!! LOL You guys are the best!

[@lpettet1]

These past two shows have been absolutely fantastic. One of the best you’ve done.

[@mrtelechi]

Wonderful, a beer 'engine'....pmsl... 😂🤣 It's a beer pump, or a hand pump. Love it!

[@cindyfleer2248]

A lovely morning with the Wynns!😊

[@Inhshaver51]

Definitely one of your best videos ever, thanks from an English native now living PA, USA. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@0777sadie]

So. The term "gypsy" is most often a slur. Especially by non-Romani people. The proper term is often Roma or Romani. Something to think about maybe in the next video. 😅 Love the bridge action and blind curves! For something that moves so slowly, it's very gripping and I can see the pull of excitement!

[@farmerfg123]

What a fantastic couple of videos on your canal trip. It's super nice to see a piece of England and Wales that you know being eulogised by somebody - brings a tear to the eye. To finish your UK beer education, cask ales - also called real ales - like the Porter you had, are hand drawn and not pressurised under CO2. They are served at "cellar temperature", about 55 F, as the casks are kept in the cellar beneath the pub. The myth of "warm beer" persists because it is not refrigerated like a CO2 pressurised beer or lager served at a much colder temperature. I don't think I ever found hand drawn cask ale anywhere in the US on my trips there.

[@lordcustard-smythe-smith9153]

I live in Wales, and yes its spectacular! Very hilly compared to England, and more dramatic scenery and weather. Has its own distinct language and culture, and some of the best beaches in the world. The engineering on those canals is insanely difficult for the time they were built. It really was the birth of the industrial revolution, and of course Wales is famous for its coal which kick started a lot of the industry. Great job on the video, that viaduct would have scared the life out of me !

[@ianclarke8821]

You’re clearly having much more fun and excitement on the canal boat than your ocean catamarans plus it is affordable and never lonely. No rocks, no tides, no customs, no sickness, no stress. Easy food, beer, views, nature, sleep, peace and privacy when you need it too. Superb video, I really enjoyed watching you enjoy yourselves!

[@MrDonJBerg]

Nicki cracked me up with the horn..It was like..NOW..NOW..Can I push it now with a gleeful smile...

[@chrispearson6706]

Great video. I'm in NZ but my understanding Guiness and probably you brew is that the pump forces the beer through a plate with a number of small holes in it. This stripes the nitrogen from the beer and makes very light small bubbles. The beer is flat but has a creamy head. Some cans have a nitrogen capsule in them. They burst when you open the can making a dense foam.

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

This was truly a nice video riding the canal. When Nikki filmed looking off the bridge, and down ward, I had to look away....it made me nauseous. Thanks David!!!

[@danielragan6077]

I love you guys. You have so much fun "running to catch a train but, except for your walking and I don't know, it's not much of a jump" 😅 you find joy in everything. I love that.

[@KaiSteinbach]

The most danger here, since the lifeboat locker disappeared. Lovely episode!

[@dunkie976]

Ahhhh life a 4mph, it's lovely isn't it. My mum lives on a narrow boat, and I grew up on sailing yachts, so the rubbing and scraping feels alien. We are also just back from a week on the Norfolk Broads...a lovely combination of plastic motor yachting and narrow boating. ❤

[@SeaTreeWonder]

We absolutely LOVED seeing you two on a narrowboat adventure in Great Britain! We didn't want this narrowboat adventure to end yet... What a FUN way to experience the English countryside and be on the water at the same time. Being on a boat in water AND high up in the air must be so trippingly exhilarating, mind bending, and really memorable! Since seeing you two narrowboat, we have been watching more narrowboating adventure videos and know at some point we will have to "hire" a narrowboat. :-) Thanks for bringing us along!

[@sharnfranghiadi7925]

Great to see you in the UK doing something I want to do much more of... on my bucket list for this time next year! Also love KZbinrs Ben & Emily if you haven't seen then yet

[@simondonald8021]

Nikki looks and sounds so stress free in this one.

[@AllisonMetcalfPalumbo]

Oh my! The cavorting lambs were ADORABLE!

[@anthonyromo8684]

Thanks Jason, thanks Nikki... for letting us come with you!

[@thedude6688]

You guys are clever,humble and normal people.

[@selfiecomic997]

We travelled the same canal some twenty years ago. It's like being in the early 18th century and all the technology and architecture still functions. Very relaxing thanks for the memory reminder.

[@bertmacdonald337]

There are some tunnels that are too narrow for the horses to tow the boat through and you have to lay on the roof and walk the boat with your feet pushing against the tunnel ceiling ! Years ago, teams of people would do this ,for a fee, on the longer ones. This is known as "legging it" and the people legging it, were known as leggers! The river Dee cuts through Llangollen and there are some serious rapids just outside the town called Swallow Falls. Great fun in a whitewater boat. Great fun till someone gets hurt that is , then it`s hilarious! 😎 Stay safe guys, fair winds xx

[@markdavies146]

It was lovely to watch enjoying our canals ,we ride our bikes along that stretch fro m the aqueduct to Llangollen every Sunday so glad you enjoyed the journey .can't wait to watch you on the new cat ,and your sailing exploits keep up the great videos ,and thank you for the pleasure you bring to all your viewers .

[@genesmith4642]

Your enthusiasm was contagious and made it enjoyable to follow along. It's also good that you came up with doing this canal thing while you wait for the boat build.

[@hamalot100]

I didn’t know this kind of trip existed. One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Goes on the bucket list.

[@mikemcauliffe4786]

You did it again! What I thought was going to be a boring non Sailing video, captured my heart and breath with a wonderful cinematography and great narrative! Another Wynn!

[@mistreku]

You're very lucky to have found a missus sharing the passion!

[@brookemartin6101]

Oh how cute the 2 baby lambs were playing/running together.

[@hyime69]

The Beer Pump or Tap depending where you come from I grew up in a Pub and it was known as a Pump and Cask Ale. I have followed your VLOG for a number of years and in 2003 I divorced and moved on to a Narrow boat which I bought in Northwich which is not far from Manchester Airport. I then with friends moved it to Oxford over 2 weeks which was great fun and on the route down is the Harecastle Tunnel, you think your tunnel is low in the middle of the Harecastle it is as low as 3-4 inches off the top of the boat but I am so glad you enjoyed it

[@crickrockfarm817]

18:11 OMG Nikki! You were scaring my hubby and I standing on the side with no railing while flying the drone! Lol! Loved this series of videos!

[@jilllyons1091]

Thank you so much for sharing this voyage. I think it is too slow and too cold to interest us so it was wonderful to live vicariously through this experience with you. We purchased a leopard right after Covid and have it with the moorings while we save and finish working for a few year. You all have been a major inspiration. We recently went to the bvis on a charter for 10 days and can’t wait for this nomadic lifestyle. Thanks for sharing your life so I could envision our retirement ❤️❤️😘

[@maartentoors]

29:22 I believe it's called "What is on draft?" Draft (or Draught) being the actual mechanical pump.. In Holland we say: "Wat heb je op de tap?" ('what do you have on your Faucet?')

[@ashleymoore9063]

Another awesome hit for the Wynns, is there any trip they can't make entertaining. They should have their own travel show and take alternate trips all over the world. They are simply the best, who wouldn't countries pay these guys to show off their tourist industry. Narrow boats have just seen a 200% spike in interest overnight. THE WYNNS OF THE WORLD ! Should they be allowed to sail their own boat when they are so valuable to the world's beauty spots?

[@Gordon-mais]

Great video! They are indeed beer engines. However, with changing times & the demise of learning, the majority of younger people call them pumps.

[@captainstevenelson5294]

Knowledge isn’t intelligence, knowledge is what you get by using intelligence. You two are getting knowledge every day.

[@jazziered142]

David is simply wonderful.