The WORST game of 'narrowboat chicken' you'll ever see (Strensham to Tewkesbury River Avon)

[@johnallen148]

Morning ladies, got to say Kath that was a lovely bit of manoeuvring into the lock well done make a skipper out of you yet lol,look forward to the next video take care keep safe,John

[@nelsonvictory1834]

After spending all week at doctors and hospital we like to unwind at weekend watching KZbin once again enjoyed every minute please take care both of you and the cats and thankyou

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

I was VERY impressed with the right-angle turn you made at the beginning of this video. Bravo! Thanks again for bringing us on your journey.

[@klayofthemystics]

The Crocodile sign would explain the swan feathers everywhere. LOL

[@scottfw7169]

Talking about maneuverability of the GRP cruisers brings to mind a thing Dad told me a few decades ago during his years in the Navy. Ships have a "fineness ratio", also called "length to beam ratio" and proportionally shorter/wider, ships will turn tighter than proportionally longer/thinner, ships, even if the longer/thinner one is smaller. For instance, A number of the USN battleships could out-turn the far smaller destroyers, and a couple times that almost led to collisions in fleet formations.

[@ilox11]

Thank you, ladies and cats, that is such a lovely stretch of the river and narrowboat seems to be the perfect way to enjoy it all. I love the crocodile sign at 1:05 and the crocodile's head at 1:-6. What a great joke. Just a question about the Rules of River vs Canal. I see that Kath was wearing her water safety harness, is that "required" for river travels? Kath's boat handing at the tight lock entrances is just superb. I don't think I could be anywhere near as smooth as she is.

[@madeleineeltham8166]

You definitely should visit Tewkesbury - the abbey is beautiful and the town is full of history and interest. Oh and the shops are pretty good too! X

[@sharon2180]

Thanks again ladies, I always enjoy your vlogs. The tree were so lovely, and I knew you would make it thru the last lock. Enjoy the sun.

[@peggyandthegreenfamily5469]

Wow loved the tight turn on the last lock very well done love the vlog best wishes Ken and Christine

[@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle]

Some very good boat handling going into the last lock, I was impressed! Enjoyed the vlog thanks Vince!

[@lawrencedevaney3951]

Tewkesbury is fabulous. The last battle of the war of the roses. A Cathederal with a couple of Royals buried there, a graveyard with a Will Shakespeare relative in it, some interesting old alleyways, several good coffee shops one specialising in chocolate and a few great pubs. Was there only a month ago and had a great time. Have I made you turn back?

[@jonathangoode3984]

Have really enjoyed following your journey down the river and it was great to meet you both at Luddington and then help you though the lock at Tewkesbury. Looking forward to seeing your trip down the Severn. Take care.

[@johnburgess5534]

Good skills ladies. I lived aboard a n/b for 15 years and appreciate the tricky navigation and your calm approach. Subbed.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you so much

[@raymondhall3951]

Whoop whoop! 3.10 you can see our boat moored behind the weir/sluice. 👍🏼

[@ukhawkeye]

thanks ladies for pointing out that metal boats enter locks before grp. Having cruised extensively on both I am always amazed how many metal boats "invite" grp's to enter first usually out of manners but often without thinking that grps bounce off metal boats but metal boats can go through grp, also it may be worth pointing out to some metal boat owners that the grp's handle and react differently from the heavier boats therefore different speeds and boat handling may not be what they would expect. Having only recently done the same trip I would like to say thanks for sharing your trip and bringing back many memories

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

You’re welcome

[@michaelpeters5056]

“with a little bit of skill”...I’d call that a bit of understatement...very well done with a single screw on a loooong boat...cheers Kath.

[@bill45colt]

WOW a neat video in every way!! Some good views of the countryside and cows for those of us who will never know the views there except for your filming. Some really GREAT navigating!! Tight quarters and long boat!! Good job, im impressed!! Thanks for the extended filming through it all!!

[@nathanisip]

This has been a lovely journey to watch, thanks for sharing it with us. Hope the Severn has gone done and you’ve been able to continue on to more adventures!

[@petebony4664]

Well ladies, I don't know how much experience you have but that was a superb bit of skill you showed getting into that lock, it was a pleasure to watch. And I can say that as an experienced (ex) skipper of some of the Thames Passenger Steamers up to 95 feet in length carrying up to 200 passengers!

[@eamonfire]

I've driven on the M5 and come off at the M50 junction so many times, not even knowing about the canal! I prefer your way of travelling! Nice maneuvering into that lock Kath! Stay safe!

[@poolfield2]

Ian Raffel me too!

[@MD-vn7re]

Tewkesbury is definitely worth a visit. The Abbey is gorgeous as is a lot of the architecture. Lovely video, a sense of calm has descended on the office as your vid played. I've even forgotten the time! 🙂

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Good to know thanks

[@annedwards9002]

Wow what can be more beautiful than cruising the river,just stunning scenery.

[@alicewilson1874]

Once again beautiful country side. Hope you had a relaxing time as I did watching this

[@kathpitman2202]

Wonderful blog girls what a team you are. It as been great seeing all the lovely sites from the river but so glad you are heading back to the camels to be safe for the winter love the four of you

[@Renovator26]

Crocodiles! I had to rewind and freeze to make sure I read that correctly. You didn't make any comments on this so I guess it's no big deal - but - crocodiles - in England! You don't explain what a GRP (?) boat is. Is it a wide-beam? Great fun as usual. I'm always glad to see more of your wonderful cats, indoors or out. You take them for granted but cats are part of your life and to see them contentedly sleeping or doing what cats do - ignoring you (!) is always a welcome cutaway. Stay safe and well. John, Ontario, Canada.

[@Leonard_Smith]

I noticed the lack of explanation for GRP too. I think it stands for Glass Reinforced Plastic or what I know as Fibre Glass . Hope that helps!

[@Mistydazzle]

Being from N America, I also was curious about these 2 things. I searched both. I found out that GRP is glass-reinforced plastic. We would call these boats “cabin cruisers”. And, I found some news articles about solitary sightings of “crocodiles” around Bristol. We really do have their cousins, alligators, living in the lakes and water courses in the hot, humid southeastern portions of N America, where freezing temps are rare & brief, much to their benefit. 🙂🐊

[@Mistydazzle]

owlcation.com/stem/Whats-the-difference-between-alligators-and-crocodiles

[@andrewjones5513]

GRP , stands for Glass Reinforced Plastic, its just what they're made of

[@narrowboatlongpod4176]

@@Mistydazzle we call them cabin cruisers in the UK but narrow boaters call them GRPs (if they're being nice) but you may hear them called "yogurt pots" (not so nice!).

[@brodie2711]

Very soothing cruise guy's and I enjoyed all the points of interest and history

[@marknblastderbyshireminer7000]

Great to see you enjoyed River Avon. I had 2 weeks last August and being my first River and solo was petrified. However it was beautiful and calm and my best journey in my relative 2 years as a Liveaboard. Hope you decided to stay at Tewkesbury, wonderful historic town and nice moorings on the pontoons just at the side of the lock. I carried on down to Gloucester and Sharpness on River Severn, well worth it xx

[@miserablemongoose1670]

Very nice work getting into that lock!!!👍

[@BernardSamson-hf6fc]

When I sailed down Canal Du Midi, at points where you could not see you had to sound horn, there were signs (believe it or not they have "cross roads" where a river dissects the canal perpendicularly) often just after a road bridge. And sailing across the Etang de Thui (second largest inland lake in Europe was an experience, especially without binoculars.

[@mid-niteryders5523]

Had a friend named Tewkesbury, use ta tease him about the town Tewkesbury in Massachusetts. Should have guessed that the name came from England, longer ago. Thanks for the ride on the Avon, great to see something I heard about forever. Congrat Anna on the unlocking of the Avon.

[@davidbagley3678]

I live in Tewkesbury, and you've missed a very special place to visit! Please come back soon and visit the town and especially the Abbey Church. You saw a glimpse of the tower just before you entered the lock.

[@stephengurd5272]

Yes you should have gone and had a look Tewkesbury, is very nice market town. The Abbey is nice. Has a very old pub called The Bear. So no more manual looks for a bit then. How did you enjoy all the swing bridges on the G&S.

[@feliciawalker6029]

Have just subscribed to your adventures as hoping to get a narrow boat in the near future. First impressions fantastic and can I say you are both beautifully spoken. It’s a pleasure listening to you. Keep up the good work GF’s😀

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Awesome, thank you!

[@davidsanders3973]

Every time I watch your show I get canal envy, we, in Missouri, US, we have lots of lakes where I live but I wish we had canals. I like the narrative about the history as you go along, adds a lot. I'd like to see you two go in a pub that has some characters.

[@howardoliver8469]

Hi guys, just found your channel, loving it, great boat handling, I have had boats in the past, I will be following you and I have subscribed. Thanks

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

awesome, welcome aboard

[@anthonywilliams7686]

When I lived in the UK, I visited Tewksbury often. It's a charming town with a lot of historical character, well with a visit and exploring the area more.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Good to know thanks

[@stuartgibson9432]

I live between Tewkesbury and Upton upon Severn.Upton is a gem.However when it floods the residents change the village sign to "Upton in the Severn".Safe travels.

[@loft306]

stuart gibson 😂🤣😂

[@narrowboatlongpod4176]

Upton is my home town although I've not lived there since my school days (over 50 years ago). My dad used to run a garage in Upton and my brother and sister still live there.

[@peggypestana4749]

Loved your videos. Beautiful nature surrounded. Nice music too

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BrasherFox]

Stayed at Tewkesbury a few times when we had a caravan so well worth a stopover.

[@Silent_Python]

I would highly recommend having a walk around Tewkesbury... I used to live there and if you like medieval history then it is the town for you. Also, the BIG building ahead of you at 10:01 used to be a flour mill but now is practically abandoned though there are talks about it being turned into apartments.

[@narrowboatlongpod4176]

The Abbey is also worth a visit. There's also the "Roundabout of the Year 2014" which is very impressive!

[@CheckFred]

A couple of weeks ago on a hot sunny day in Henley, I was walking along the prom' and saw this Jet Black 'Menacing' Narrowboat (Just like Yours :-) was turning in the middle of the river up near Marsh Lock - He was making a right Pigs-Ear of it and held the boat-traffic up in BOTH directions while he got himself deeper in the Mire .... He eventually moored up - Facing the WRONG way..... I hope he wasn't staying overnight, a narrowboat sank down there a few years ago after it filled with water and the pump wasn't left on :-)

[@gulliver7952]

I used to have a boat (GRP) moored below Tewks Mill a few yrs ago. I always found the river between Tewks and Bredon a bit boring but then onwards to Strensham and beyond it was a delight. Yes Tewks is worth a visit.

[@eirishemd]

Glad you succeeded in travelling on the Avon. So very entertaining! Can’t wait to see what’s next😃

[@1973Washu]

Fun trivia : Cows are often friends with certain cows and prefer the company of cows that are their friends over the company of cows that are strangers.

[@RJSRdg]

Was the tune that was being played during the cow shots mooed music?

[@Mark-ct5dh]

Hello ladies! I found this one fun and interesting. I too would have been nervous entering the blind arch, yikes!

[@DonaldF73]

Wow navigating under that bridge and then into the lock was really something. Great helms work, and another great video blog

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

The guide book does give you a warning, but in reality it is a game of chicken

[@richardcoombe4924]

Hi Girls, I was just watching the latest Narrow boat chef vlog. and saw an other narrow boat called lazy days , just thought I would let you know out of linterest love Ric.

[@andrewhilton8142]

Been enjoying this as have been on that bit of the Avon on my friends boat recently, so did some ‘I’ve been theres’. Tewkesbury is worth a look and as the main shopping street is minutes from the lock it’s quite handy.

[@276tracey]

Great bit of steering you make it look so easy... lovely vlog as usual x

[@williamwardell6392]

Waiting for the tide to fall you must be heading for my favorite. Place I hope you enjoy the docks and the wonderful Sharpness canal.Looking forward to next Sindays blog.

[@johnpierce1802]

wow - did you get a new camera ? I think this is the cleanest - clear video i have seen since i been following your adventures - thanks - from blue sky Montana in the hated United States

[@roberttyler6454]

Hello there, enjoyable veiwing n Very interesting nice scenery enjoyable veiwing good camera work Thank you for sharing your video cheers take care see you soon.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

You’re welcome

[@scottfw7169]

:) First 2 music cuts are familiar from some relaxing music channels on here, are among my favorites from them. And, what is Hawaiian cows' favorite musical instrument? The mookulele.

[@Chris.H13]

Great vlog ladies, although the "cow interlude" seemed like a load of bullocks to me! I was pleasantly surprised to see not one, but two Nauticus 27 GRPs, at 5:27 & 13:00, which is the same as my boat. Also, shame on you for letting the cats out when there are crocodiles around! 😂

[@bobdennis8421]

Looking at your hull seems you have done a good job widening the locks - well done girls!

[@ianofsjkartwork]

Another enjoyable vlog.....well explained.....stay safe.....thanks for sharing

[@sharonholding5982]

Crocodiles ? Ya will just cruise on my them guys ha ha. Beautiful scenery. Thank you again for a nice escape from this continual Covid-19 situation. Stay Safe Stay Healthy ✌❤🤗

[@ynot6473]

@ 6.30, i've travelled over there many times on my way to and from stroud to work on the cotswolds canals. @ 9.45, we came up the avon (i saw you on our last full day), and i reversed right to the end (i front of lazy days) where there is a mill.

[@jerriecook6908]

Anna Marie what is a GRP? I presume it's a boat, but I'm not familiar with the term. Thanks for sharing your narrowboat experience with us! 🐈💖🐈💖

[@ritamcgregor9103]

Crocodiles?! What! Was that a fake one? Anna, I love that you are growing your hair out with it's natural colors. Love watching you two on your adventures. :)

[@timweather3847]

Some very impressive boat handling there, Kath. Glad you didn’t run down any crocodiles.

[@carycoombe3380]

Thanks to the recent demonstration by David, of Cruising the Cut, I quickly realized why the GRP cruiser let you enter the lock first. David demonstrated how it is sometimes necessary to "nudge" the first boat in the lock over, by the second boat in a shared lock. If you "nudged" that GRP, I gather that would not be good due to the difference in weight and construction of the two vessels. It would be like a Peel P50 getting nudged by a lorry. :-)

[@TheBoatingAdventure]

Tewsbury was lovely only got back from there on Tuesday. That is quite a tight turn into the lock and the river looked very shallow and rocky at the sides and especially near the bridge Thanks for the vlog great as ever. Cheers Alan x

[@nexus7218]

I live on a narrowboat at Tewkesbury and it's really beautiful

[@markhill1353]

Nice vlog lady's didn't think you would be any where near that lock grest stuff from the helmsperson. 👍

[@ramonwilliams5721]

You girls certainly know your way around canal, and living on them, I do think you should have stopped in Tewksbury, just to visit the abbey.Keep Well.Keep Safe.💕💕

[@stuartadair]

That's a brave move putting a GRP boat in with a steel narrow boat at Avon lock. I'm surprised the lock keeper allowed it as that lock isn't very wide and the risk of crashing together is high.

[@andrewwmitchell]

I've enjoyed the Avon, sorry to see it go. Such skillful driving Cath. Well done!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

We are so glad you enjoyed it.

[@chrislarard9736]

Nifty bit of hard left tiller ( 2.04)! Also at the last lock,well done captain Kath!

[@RetroRatz]

That was a tight turn into that lock! Good work! Those GRPs look quite good 😉

[@MandalVandal]

Yes big mistake not to see Tewkesburry especially the abbey and its ancient mulberry tree but the whole town is very picturesque - I always look forward to your Sunday posts part of my sunday morning ritual with a cuppa of tea

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

most enjoyable with lots to see and hear.. thank you and a good job you missed the high tide.

[@kevinconrad6156]

Having canoed in Richmond Virginia under lots of highway and train bridges I feel your anxiety.

[@johnswimcat]

Some very good helming there through the bridge arch and into the lock. As a sort of ex seagoing yacht designer I am interested in the problem of steering narrowboats, especially with strong crosswinds. Someone said a bow rudder would be no good as it would collect too much debris. However I think it might be designed so it wouldn't. I wondered about twin stern rudders but feel that the most effective improvement that could be made to any narrowboat, including existing ones, would be to replace the flat plate rudder with one with a hydrofoil section. This will definitely make the helm more responsive. Perhaps such rudders exist already. They would not be difficult to make in steel, wood or fibreglass. No self respecting modern yacht would be seen sporting a flat plate rudder.

[@Hairnicks]

Tewksbury is a great place, very historic and attractive. My brother by another mother has been moored on a little private dock for a couple of years converting his ex-oil rig lifeboat into a live aboard. Give Snagglepuss a wave if you see him on your travels.

[@stecosgrove3779]

Superb manoeuvring into that last lock. Instructional!

[@grahamwestgate1192]

Tewkesbury is definitely worth a day or two, plenty to do and see! You don't have to go up the lock, there are mooring below, just past the lock entrance, you usually have to pay the lock keeper, but the charge may still be suspended, it was when we were up there earlier in the year. (When I saw you at Stratford!)👍

[@leeclift4666]

Morning ladies shame you didn't get chance to explore Tweksbury.Safe trip down the Severn hope you got to Gloucester ok before all this bad weather. Stay safe 👍👍

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Next time!

[@andrewbarlow1707]

A few battle scars on lazy days. Great vlog ladies 😉

[@paulroberts5677]

The fish and chip shop in Tewksbury is lovely.

[@possetman]

Hi you two, saw Lazy Days moored up today, but couldn’t say hello because there was no sign of life. Took a photo though.

[@ncplantdoctor]

Thanks for sharing the cow interlude. I’ve got no beef with that.

[@Andy_U]

Hiya. So, it wasn't the cats that ate the swans, it was the crocodiles! Kath: Couldn't have done it without you. Annamarie: Weeell, you could have. Kath: That's what I meant!!! Stay safe. All the best to you.

[@kenc2257]

@11:09 You said "lockkeeper John collects the boat information..." I might have missed something...are boats monitored/tracked on the River Avon? (I mean, by Canal & River Trust authorities? Certainly, any passer-by could see your boat, and possibly make note of your registration number).

[@julesswales1535]

I wish your videos were longer. I love them!

[@xkini07]

Hmmm. Not many comments about the crocs in the canal. Was that little head popping out of the water real?? I hope Munchie & Alice didn’t get off the boat. That croc has parents somewhere!! ⚓️🐊

[@randymack1782]

cow interlude, after working all day & I am starving & I am thinking of all the steaks & hamburger, YUM!!! but I am a professional Meat Cutter / Butcher, for my primary occupation. great video as always, now just waiting on my wife to finish cooking supper.

[@trevorwright6165]

that was loverly thank you so much cheers from trev in sussex

[@nicholaskemp2246]

Those stanchions(?) didn't look strong enough for that motorway bridge! 😂 😂

[@Sonnie125]

Morning Bonnie Lassies .. Hope your having a great weekend 😊 Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Have a nice day

[@marygriffin9388]

thanks for the ride! always interesting and pretty.

[@TimVirnig]

I'm thinking "cow interlude" should be trademarked. My new favorite part of the videos. 😁

[@davidtornow203]

great lock footage i did enjoy

[@kimba381]

I'd like to see you try that at Kakadu. Wouldn't get far.

[@keithbradfield7825]

Very nicely done a difficult bridge and lock entrance

[@terryrigden4860]

Tewksbury is a lovely town well worth visiting, I hope you managed a look round duri g your enforced stay

[@jaquigreenlees]

I know the Severn has a pretty impressive tidal bore, but I have a hard time grasping why there are navigation issues at high tide. The local river here, the Fraser, is 1 kilometre wide and has an average depth at low tide of 30 metres in the channel. ( about 3/4 mile and 100 feet for those who don't use metric. ) This makes the navigation issues with some rivers a head scratcher, just to far outside of my experience.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I hope all will be explained next week!

[@jaquigreenlees]

@@TheNarrowboatExperience I hope so as well. No-one has made a vid of what it is like on the Severn at high tide that I have ever found. I don't count the vids of the tidal bore at the mouth of the Severn, that is an entirely different thing than the river at high tide.

[@stevewilliams5428]

Narrowboats were/are designed to travel on canals, where there is rarely any flow of consequence. Taking one onto a river which is tidal in parts, has weirs and in/outflows, more depth variation and tighter bends is more challenging, both for boat handling and navigation. That's why the comment in the video regarding the GRP's being more suitable.

[@narrowboatlongpod4176]

The Severn is no longer tidal at Tewkesbury but the level is affected by rainfall (and snow melting in winter) which can cause extensive flooding. There are natural flood plains that used to effectively handle flooding.

[@GarethJaynePiece]

Tewkesbury is a lovely town. Well worth a visit :)

[@qwertyTRiG]

Some very tricky manoeuvring there. Well done. Wise of the other boat to wait for ye outside the lock.

[@pjmaynes8747]

Great vlog. As usual.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thank you so much 😊