Ribble link crossing. Lancaster canal. My narrowboat journey continues..

In this vlog, I reach the Lancaster canal. But it wasn't all plain sailing.
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[@NarrowboatWill]

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[@themindfulnarrowboat]

😱😱😱😱😱Oh Will and Leon!!! That was so scary to watch- brilliant as well! I can't believe how calm you all were. Well done for rescuing that boat as well. A super vlog!👍👍👍👍👍🦋🌻

[@NarrowboatWill]

Hello Mindful family. 👍 I think it was calm panicking Vanessa. 🤣🤣🤣 I hope the Mindful family is happy and well. ❤️❤️ Take care. 👍

[@pugwashspaniel1263]

Did that crossing a couple of years back and was so glad to get into Savick Brook. On the way back though, I was tied up at Tarleton and was in and out the boat putting my anchor away and putting the obligatory kettle on when someone pulled up in a car and grabbed my dog. He was sitting right outside my boat so no way anyone would’ve thought he was lost or unattended. Thank god another boater I’d crossed with saw the whole thing and ran up and blocked the car’s way. My boy is my everything, people don’t fully appreciate (or care) how much pain it causes when they steal what is a fully fledged family member. Will be forever thankful to a boat called Nordic Raven.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Wow! What a story. You had a guided angel that day. It's no different from snatching a child. Disgusting people. Glad you got back OK. 🫵👍👍

[@philodowd8080]

You're a gentleman Will Helping fellow boaters that was oooh

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thanks Phil. I couldn't leave him.

[@philipizzard2584]

😮😮😮😮omg your hero’s helping the other boat my nerves where shattered just watching it again great memories doing this

[@NarrowboatWill]

It happened so fast I didn't have time to think Phillip. Thanks for watching..👍👍

[@curve2music483]

I’d not heard of the ‘Ribble Link’ before . Great video adventure , thanks for taking us along with you. This video makes ‘Narrow Escapes’ on the TV, look very boring ! Let’s hope the next Series they do they include ‘NarrowBoatWill ‘. 😊

[@NarrowboatWill]

I did hear about it, but strangely enough, I don't do this for the fame. I really enjoy vlogging my journey. You'd mainly find me in the middle of nowhere. 🤣🤣🤣

[@markmeadows9838]

Interesting nail biting vlog 👍🏻 WILLS RIVER RESCUES SERVERISES Well done Will and Leon 🛥️💥💥💨 glad you made it safe and sound 🎧👊🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@NarrowboatWill]

If he hadn't fixed it, we would'nt have made it. Towing was really slow going. 🐌 Thanks for watching.

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

Still with you….enjoying manly things, I miss that side of life but I can watch, now, without having to wash socks or put the kettle on. Most satisfying. Thanks.

[@NarrowboatWill]

🤣🤣🤣 I really enjoy the physical side of life. 💪👍

[@TheNarrowboatPirate]

Loved it Will and Leon makes me laugh 😂😂 what a brilliant action packed video … wonderful 😃❤️🏴‍☠️ the commentary at the end 😂😂

[@NarrowboatWill]

Hello Mrs. I wasn't expecting that kind of action. That savage Brook was really tight. What a welcome at the end. I thought, what have I got myself into. I had kids at my windows as well. 🤣🤣 Take care love. ❤️❤️

[@OldNickHindle]

Nice one Will, you're a true gent rescuing that boat 👍👍

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thanks 👍 nick. I couldn't leave him.

[@milesbaigent4534]

Fabulous and eventful vlog journey Will. Absolutely first class! Thx

[@NarrowboatWill]

It was pretty stressful, but I'm happy I helped. 😊

[@keithknightson4410]

How are you and Leon and Mr Tiller Man after the Ribble Link. Filthy 👍 thumbs-up.

[@NarrowboatWill]

We're a bit shaken but not stirred. 🤣🤣 It was worth it. It's a gorgeous canal. 😍

[@marionjohansson4235]

Oh my word! That was drama with a capital D! Enjoyed the ride! Thank you.

[@NarrowboatWill]

I know. I was s...ing myself. 🤣🤣

[@marionjohansson4235]

@@NarrowboatWill 🤣

[@Kev_the-Brinklow-Kayaker]

Brilliant absolutely brilliant well done. 👏 All the best Kev the brinklow kayaker

[@NarrowboatWill]

Cheers Kev. I'm glad you enjoyed it mate. 🫵👍👍

[@Kev_the-Brinklow-Kayaker]

@NarrowboatWill watched during my dinner break at work. I'm impressed with your fast actions well done 👏 your engine of coarse pulled both boats to safety. You done really well, bet you're looking forward to the return journey already ... You didn't use VHF then? I don't go out on the sea without mine bit different sea wise but non the less the sea needs respect its always out to kill you lol. Great video thanks Kev the brinklow kayaker

[@stewartscales1564]

Hey Will, just in from work and what a treat. Another fantastic vlog with loads of drama this has been the one that us rippers have looked forward to for weeks and you didn't disappoint. Thanks again Will for the great narration and videography and enjoy the Lancaster...see ya on the next one buddy.☺☺☺😃😀😉🤓

[@NarrowboatWill]

Ahhhh, cheers, Stewart. I'm looking forward to showing off the Lancaster canal. It's stunning. 🫶👍

[@bluedeva]

Get in Will and Leon!! True Gents, not leaving anyone behind and staying together was definitely the best idea, I think my heart rate might settle down knowing you’re all safe and sound 🤗🤗

[@NarrowboatWill]

I know, it was a bit nerve-wracking. I'm glad we made it in the end. 🤣🤣 Thanks for stopping by.

[@glennpuffett9376]

Hi Phil haven’t committed for long but still watching great vlog ,,,,,welcome too Lancaster 😂😂😂😂

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thank you for commenting. This canal is beautiful. 🫵👍👍

[@narrowboatersatlarge]

What a journey!

[@NarrowboatWill]

What a nervous journey. 🤣🤣

[@andymc97]

Wow , amazing heartstopping at times , we could all see your concern , well done both of you 🥂

[@NarrowboatWill]

I was concerned. That's the polite version. 🤣🤣

[@annjarvis9300]

Awwww that just wasn’t nice so worried for you all but showed your kindness towing the other boatwell done tc now the oldies 🤗🤗

[@NarrowboatWill]

I couldn't leave them stranded. It's very dangerous. Hope you guys have a wonderful week. 💛

[@christopherbutler7588]

Great video will and leom It was a good job.You were around to give that other boat A toe must have been quite frightening to be in the middle.Without Any. power Glad Your engine coped with it.Have a great week keep safe 😊🙏 keep safe.

[@NarrowboatWill]

I wasn't expecting this, but we made it through in the end. Thank god Christopher. 🙏 🤣🤣

[@christopherbutler7588]

@@NarrowboatWill 🙏

[@akilby8022]

An amazing vlog, so scary at times 👍👍

[@NarrowboatWill]

It was and thanks for watching.

[@jockmctavish8984]

.....and it didn't disappoint. Well done Will and Leon 👍👍👍

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thank you for coming along. 👍👍

[@RJ-444]

That was an adrenaline rush just watching! 😂 Tides, boats breaking down, pork pies, reversing and shouty men… this had the lot! 😅 Well done 👏🏼 Now let’s all just calm down, shall we? 🤣🤣🫠

[@NarrowboatWill]

🤣🤣🤣 I need to take a deep breath after this. 👍

[@RJ-444]

@@NarrowboatWill Oh Yeah… you had to do the real bits! Not the just watching bits… 😂😂

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid cranking it on the cut keep up the good vids thanks lee

[@NarrowboatWill]

Ahhhh cheers lee

[@paulwhite2023]

Hi Will. That was an adrenoline filled voyage and as others have said, I was glued to the screen. Thanks for the temporary deckhand role.🤣🤣 I shall treasure the experience. Certainly a lot of coverage-one of my friends called it the Will and Paul Show!🤣🤣🤣. All the best. Paul.

[@NarrowboatWill]

🤣🤣🤣 You certainly starred in this one Paul.

[@CrispysProjects]

It's in safe hands when Paul's on deck with a smooth guiding cruise 👌👍 Interesting crossing, I found the narrow river/brook after the crossing more nerve racking than the crossing Happy journeys!

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

Wow, very exciting! Now back to the Sunday Paper…….full of troubles.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thanks for watching. 🫵 🫵👍👍

[@beverleybutler7685]

Brave journey Will and Leon yur boat done you proud!🤗👍👍

[@NarrowboatWill]

The other boat just had a load of work done as well. He's moored behind me now. 🤣🤣

[@simonmason297]

Glad you all made it across safely. Very enjoyable vlog

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thank you Simon. 👍

[@SS-sr2ur]

Will , seeing that chunk of pork pie made us really jealous , can't get them where we live in Nambucca . Regards Gary and Sue

[@NarrowboatWill]

Oh dear. You'll have to make your own. 🤣🤣

[@suzannehague5203]

I will that was a bit hair racing on the river but very Interesting all the best for now 😊

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thank you Suzanne for coming along and supporting me. 🙏

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Brilliant vlog. Must be so exciting to do that crossing. The Lancaster looks such a beautiful canal. Best wishes

[@NarrowboatWill]

This canal is just stunning. I can't wait ti show it off. 👍👍

[@gailponder4980]

Job well done.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thank you for stopping by.

[@nikolasheasby2572]

Good one 👍

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TrogART]

Interesting little trip, did not know you would be traveling against the tide, cant do that on the ouse as its doing 7 or 8 knots so would go nowhere, anyway thought you did well, helps to check on google maps as its usually at low tide so can figure out the channels, plus reading the water helps. Yes I would have been nervous about the engine overheating, can see why you did all your little checks now in the prior video. Even with the little dose of fear it looked like an interesting trip with a liberal dose of excitement. I salute thee Captain Will.

[@NarrowboatWill]

🤣🤣 Thanks, Tim. I remember coming down from Kingslynn at speed. I crapped myself there also.

[@jockmctavish8984]

Been looking forward to this one.......x

[@NarrowboatWill]

Ahhhh thanks. 👍

[@arr0wfree855]

Ahoy Captain Will .. This is a very interesting and eventful part of the journey .. I'm still green with envy .. ~~~~~~~~~~\_____________________ Thanks Will for this Smile on me Dial ._________________IL~~~~~~~~~~~

[@NarrowboatWill]

Hey, hello..I was smiling at the end. Until then I was s...ING myself..🤣🤣🤣

[@knight2255]

Hall of Fame episode

[@NarrowboatWill]

Hall of crap myself fame. 🤣🤣

[@neilpaulin8624]

Hello Will, if you're van is still playing up . Have you tried cleaning your EGR valve on the back of the engine.

[@NarrowboatWill]

I've just got a new one. My old one had failed. Good thinking buddy. Cheers..

[@lorencolt]

You should have made them offset from you when towing. Basically you were pushing against them to tow them. With a longer tow line it would not have mattered as much. But still well done.

[@NarrowboatWill]

I don't think I had time to calculate all that. But we did survive, that's for sure. 😅🤣 cheers for watching. 🫵👍

[@chilllytube]

The birds are sandpipers.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thanks for the info. 👍

[@keithknightson4410]

Did Tiller Man feel sick 😫 after the after the Ribble Link.

[@NarrowboatWill]

He had to change his under pants. 😂😂

[@KarenG.-qs7wc]

Well that was a journey. 👍 What was that weird ending all about? Looked like he was doing Tai Chi or summat. Was that staged? One of your jokes? Anyhow, well done on the Ribble🏆👍👌🏞

[@NarrowboatWill]

The guy was shouting and pointing at people. But he shouted at the wrong person. 🙄 🤣🤣

[@jessgibson4790]

Furthest North, Will, how do you work that out? Ripon Basin is the most Northly point, is it not?

[@NarrowboatWill]

No. I think it's the Lancaster I've been told.

[@arthurraymond6239]

What a vlog that was😃👌👍😨😎

[@NarrowboatWill]

It was exciting. Not..🤣🤣

[@SS-sr2ur]

We noticed that Tillerman was not wearing his board of trade life preserver ,tsk , tsk

[@NarrowboatWill]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mattgordon9179]

I was on the edge of my gongoozler seat.......not since the Thames

[@NarrowboatWill]

🤣🤣🤣 I was goozling in my pants mate..

[@davidwright793]

I think the guy with the bike probably has some mental illness which looks threateningly dangerous but is best totally ignored. Becoming involved, that is, responding to their apparent threats is probably not the best thing to do. A difficult situation all round.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Agreed. Still, if he's calling people rude words, someone's going to stop and create a comedy show. 🤣🤣

[@letsbefrank6269]

It pays to be proactive when it comes to anything mechanical, well done Will.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Agreed totally. He'd had everything done to his boat to get it ready. You can never tell what's going to happen.

[@malcolmone1]

should have ben given briefing on any problems that might occur ,never leave a boat in trouble ,,,that light you had to go around ,if you come back on a falling tide ,you see it as one huge mud bank,

[@NarrowboatWill]

Agreed Malcolmne. We didn't get any info really. Apart from red is go. 🤣🤣🤣 They fixed that in the end.

[@BoatTime]

Wow!! What a terrifying journey! We’re much more scared to do it now 😅 thanks for that haha! Absolutely incredible job to do this, help the other boat, and film it! This deserves so many views 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@NarrowboatWill]

Hello, you lovely channel 4 people. Thanks for stopping by. I couldn't leave the poor chap. Luckily, we all made it. I've heard some horror stories, but don't let it put you off. 🤣🤣 See you on the cut, guys. ❤️❤️

[@TheNomadicCrobot]

This was absolutely incredible, well done toeing the boat...that would have been a very dangerous situation, An awesome journey too...so cool 😀

[@NarrowboatWill]

Ahhhh thanks alot guys. I crapped myself though..🤣🤣🤣

[@MelG-ut3hs]

That was a nerve wracking dramatic crossing. Well done and good on you for helping tow the boat behind.

[@NarrowboatWill]

I know. I couldn't leave them. I don't think there's any rescue service. Cheers for watching.

[@thomascoyne157]

The rug Powerder must have been out of stock so they other man trying too help him out,😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣

[@NarrowboatWill]

🤣🤣🤣🤔

[@RobertSmith-zv1xo]

That was some journey with a peculiar end. Happy you're safe now young man and great you made someone's day. Even still, stopping when someones is in need! And then help them.

[@NarrowboatWill]

I agree Robert. The World turns if we help one another. 👍👍

[@glennlinthicum4226]

I'm an American Chappie so I'll probably spell Bluddy wrong, but it was bloody loads of fun watching the whole video. I particularly liked watching you and your son hang about together, you guys seemed to make a good team. Hope you guys golf together as well as you boat together, no bending of the clubs when you botch a shot... Yours is about the third Ribble Link/Savick Brook crossing I've watched, and I have to comment that you handled it with the most aplomb and composure, a regular Joe Cool with a steely gaze and a steady hand on the TILLAH.....

[@NarrowboatWill]

Hello from bloody wet England. Ha ha. My son Leon has got his own boat now. Vlog coming shortly about that. The Ribble link crossing is now closed. So, no going back until further notice. 😢 Thanks for your great comment. 👍

[@wayneharris7534]

Hi will I'm glad to see that you stopped to help a fellow boater.. The Ribble crossing is not the best of places to break down...as many people have found out. Some have lost their boats .on this crossing .. Because they broke down and panicked .. unfortunately a anchor is as much use as a chocolate teapot. On the Ribble link. Will you mentioned about not having a temperature gauge ..on the engine..??? Only a red light??? Have you thought about fitting a temperature gauge using the wiring that operate the red light. Because that is a temperature sender unit. For the engine.. block..pickup a temperature gauge from a scrap yard and try it.mate.. Anyway will ..it's always a pleasure to watch your videos .. they have always been very informative and interesting to watch... Anyway will. Keep smiling mate . keep safe and well.

[@NarrowboatWill]

That's what I've thinking Wayne. I've seen them on other beta engines. I'll keep my eye out for one at my next car boot. 🚗 👍👍

[@wayneharris7534]

@@NarrowboatWill Will I have lost count of how many times this fitted a temperature gauge to a narrow boat engine.. Unfortunately the reason for this is that they had blown the head gasket .or had cracked the block. Why people don't check to see if there is water in the oil..or showing on the dip stick has always been beyond me. The last time I fitted a refurbished engine . the final bill was five thousand pounds... which could have been avoided ..if the owner check the engine on a regular basis. When I showed him.what the oil looks like with water in it..??? He said it had been like this for months.??? I believe that they sold the boat after the engine was replaced..and moved off the canals. I sometimes wonder if he was checking his car engine now.. Anyway will one question for you are you and Leon . in competition as to who can grow the best beard...??? 😋😋😋 Filthy thumbs up. 👍👍👍.. On the question about the fitting of a temperature gauge there is plenty of information on this on the internet...

[@Boating_David]

Finally catching up and that was worth a watch, definitely worth a filthy thumbs up 👍

[@NarrowboatWill]

Can't beat a David filfy fumb up. 👍👍

[@lorithorpe3502]

well done for helping those other people WILL , 👍 the current did'nt seem quite as strong as i thought it would be , did you ever see Foxes Afloat video , it was really rough when they did the rubble link ,Gulp , bet you're glad you're off it though .i think that drunk guy was in coockoo land lol .😅

[@NarrowboatWill]

I know it could've been worse, but it felt intense at the time. The guy at the end was shouting, and he looked like he'd watched a lot of King fu films. 🤣🤣

[@philodowd8080]

See you should have kept going straight ahead to the Irish sea we could have made you and Leon a cuppa over here 😊

[@NarrowboatWill]

🤣🤣🤣 No thanks on going that way.

[@philodowd8080]

Lol

[@nb_wildblueyonder]

2/3 week wait? Think yourself lucky Will as if your were still on our river the great ouse you'd still be waiting to get onto the middle levels . They are now talking mid June at the earliest.

[@NarrowboatWill]

Wow! That river just floods for pleasure. I waited ages last time I was over there..😟🫤

[@philodowd8080]

Goodness ibwas glued tonthis vlog, brilliant stuff phew and thank you

[@philodowd8080]

Sorry about the typos lol

[@NarrowboatWill]

Thanks for coming along Phil..🫵👍👍

[@maviscarless4304]

oh will you had me on the edge of my seat up that river , glad you a lot calmer now , plenty people to help you

[@NarrowboatWill]

Hello Mavis. I'm pleased those volunteers were there to help. Made the journey so much easy. 👍

[@rickydorriety1412]

Hero will but if you go looking for trouble you will find it

[@NarrowboatWill]

I'm not looking for it. I'm just observing it with a smile. 🤣🤣

[@vickijohnson4668]

Best Ribble Link crossing I have ever seen. Fecking brilliant!!

[@NarrowboatWill]

I wasn't trying to make it exciting but I'll take it. 🤣🤣🤣

[@vickijohnson4668]

@@NarrowboatWill You were well prepared and handled everything with your usual expertise 😍👏👍

[@brightstar586]

That was the most exhilarating episode ever! Not for the faint hearted that crossing. My jaw is still clenched! 😅😬

[@NarrowboatWill]

My bum is still clenched. 🤣🤣🤣

[@brightstar586]

🤣🤣

[@petercrowson4443]

Phew scary😮

[@NarrowboatWill]

🤣🤣 I know..

[@mandycoleman1394]

oh my god !!! 🎉

[@NarrowboatWill]

I know. I wasn't expecting this. 😕

[@mandycoleman1394]

@@NarrowboatWill well done though Will and Leon x