We took our Narrowboat up the WIGAN FLIGHT Leeds Liverpool Canal Ep.214

We leave Gathurst after mooring our Canal Narrowboat ready for an early start as we attempt the Wigan Flight of locks heading to Haigh Country Park. Is this the toughest flight on the canal network?. #Wigan Flight #narrowboats #Narrow Escapes #England KZbin #canal narrowboat videos #narrowboat #narrowboatlife #travelvlog #travelcouple #canalboat #electricpropulsion #oakums #vetus #birds #nature #Engiro #Engiro Motor #tinyhome #narrowescapes #art #pencilart
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[@lisamills8139]

Good people attract other good people! Y'all are truly blessed with your boating community. I so enjoy living vicariously through y'alls.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Lisa. We really are blessed with good friends. Love the boating community. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@jacquelinesim9578]

What an achievement well done! Good friends ehh? Fantastic c

[@ajbarrett857]

What a blessing, to have a fine crew when you need them! Hope this finds you well; thanks for inviting us along! 💖

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We really are blessed with amazing friends. We couldn’t have done it without them. Thanks for coming along with us. Have a lovely weekend ♥️

[@lockingthroughlife2587]

Massive crew there helping out through that flight. Great to see everyone working as a team and flying through those locks. Team work sure does make the dream work 😊 xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really was Phil. Couldn’t have done it without them. Bloody hard work that flight. Not looking forward to the decent. Hope you and your Mum feel better soon ♥️

[@mishkawp8200]

Ooh that flight was hard work. So glad your lovely friends came and helped as it would have been a lot for Anthony and he was unwell. What troopers.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really was Mishka. Glad we had our friends to help. I felt like death at the end of the day and was so relieved to sit and chill at Haigh. Hope you have a lovely week ♥️

[@CrichieB]

How nice to have friends help you out. True friends don’t just turn up for the parties 🤗thanks once again for sharing your lives with us all. We never watch tv anymore, all because of bloggers like you ☮️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Crichie. It really was lovely to see how many fab friends we have. Glad you enjoyed: this one was a bit different but who doesn’t love a nosey in other people’s boats. Hope you are keeping well. Take care ♥️

[@catherinekitt9321]

Love the journey you are on miss the canals so much, but i follow the journey through you and dexter xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Catherine. I can honestly see why you miss the canals. We love our life afloat. Hope you have a lovely Sunday. Take care ♥️

[@BruceDBennett]

Another great vid guys, it is so nice to see you guys every week and to see how you are getting on. The community on the canals seem so great, I know that there are some who may be a little off, however, seems to me that the majority of the boaters are helpful and kind people.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Bruce. Glad you enjoyed. The canal community really is amazing. You always get some in all walks of life but there are more good people than bad. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@wendybeaulieu9142]

We've all had those days. Happy you all 3 made it back safely. Thank goodness for Mom & Dads .

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Absolutely Wendy. Hope we don’t get more of them 😂. Have a great week ❤️

[@jules9303]

Thank you 😊

[@kathyrapiejko6318]

Hey Guys- Wow, 26 locks! 😮 That's A LOT of locks! What wonderful friends to help you out! Big shout out to Fiona & Jude & Martin & Mandela!👏 Paul, hope your eye is improving every day & that Paris is still in the plans! Big hug to you both & scritches for sweet Dexter! ❤️🐾🐾

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Kathy. We did note which locks we didn’t want to do again 😂. We have incredible friends, we really are blessed. Paul’s eye is getting better. He has a check up later this month. Sending hugs back. Have a lovely weekend ♥️

[@christophercampbell6569]

Thank you for all of the amazing adventures you take us on every week.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks for coming along with us Christopher. Have a fab weekend ❤️

[@arleenadachi1220]

WOW 26! That’s amazing! Do you know the elevation change from start to finish? Awards to you, Anthony, for working all those locks. Hopefully you both can relax for a while ❤❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was back breaking Arleen. I think I read it raises the canal by 200 feet in 2 1/2 miles. I wasn’t feeling it that day. I ended up with a chest infection. All good now though. Have a lovely Sunday ♥️

[@colinwoodward2174]

We’re still traumatised by that flight! Great vlog xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It is back breaking isn’t it. I was totally knackered at the end. Hope you guys are good. ♥️

[@jacquelinesim9578]

What a brilliant achievement - well done! Team work is just fabulous, good friends are wonderful xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Jacqueline. One of the hardest days for ages. We really are blessed with amazing friends. Have a lovely week ♥️

[@davidwatkinson7552]

Hi Guys, three attempts to moor up doesn't seem that big a problem. Until it's me trying to moor up. :-) same goes for the byewashes. They don't appear to be too difficult until I am trying to steer past them into a lock. :-) I am still adapting to life on the water and our narrow boat. It is a process and I am enjoying my 'journey' and watching you on yours. Love from Jen and me.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey David. It does take a while to get used to boat life, but I still hold, there is nothing like it. It really is a process and for some, the adaptation is too much, I am pleased to hear you are embracing it. Hope you and Jen are both keeping well. Love from us all aboard Morning Star. ❤️

[@user-dz2bx1xz6i]

Hi guys So pleased to hear Dexter is better ,but sorry to hear you are poorly Antony and hope your eye is getting better Paul. I had a bloodshot eye for 3 days and it really got me down, did think of you. Hope you both feel better soon. Shows what lovely couple you are to have so many super friends come and help. Look after yourselves and Dexter. Chris and Derek. ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hi Christine, Dexter is really slowing now bless him. I am better now thanks. Glad your eye is better now. We really are blessed with amazing friends. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@peterbaxter9378]

Cracking vid. Anyone else notice why the last pound was so low?

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Cheers Peter and well spotted. I couldn’t see at the time so have a good excuse, I think our crew were tired.

[@KathrynBowdler-jf8cg]

We would have brought you all Wigan pies when you got to top lock if we’d known! 😋

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Wish you had know 😂 . Who doesn’t love a pie Kathryn🥧. ♥️

[@FrankC321]

Glad to see, Dexter has lots of opportunity to wee. You know, he is the star of the show. That bow thruster is really a good unit to have eh? And, ditto on congrat's on those locks. Video and story line outstanding.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey really is Derek. We love him to bits. The bow thruster definitely comes in handy. It was a mammoth day but made so much better by the help of our amazing friends. Hope you have a relaxing Sunday. ♥️

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚 Happy Friday. Hope you all are feeling well. 🤗

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. Happy Friday to you too. All good thank you. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@jillipepper5353]

Lovely of your friends to come help you out with the locks. Hopefully everyone is fighting fit this weekend🤞Take care, be safe and well. 🥰🙋🏼‍♀️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really was Dawn. We are truly blessed. It was a back breaking day. We are all good thank you. Hope you have a fab weekend ❤️

[@rasferrastfarian739]

I love the help you guys get. What a community! Hope you're eye is improving Paul. *hugs*

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

That is definitely the best thing about boat life: the community is second to none. Have a great weekend and take care ♥️

[@lindasquires1786]

Wonderful vlogs. Thank you 😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you Linda. Really kind. Have a lovely week ♥️

[@JohnSmith-kg3cq]

Good teamwork all round!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really was John. So grateful for all the help. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@lovelyskull3483]

Wow, that’s a lot of locks. You have such wonderful friends. Hope you get over your cold Anthony and hope your eye is perfect soon Paul. Cheers.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was exhausting 😂. Didn’t help because I had the start of a chest infection. We really are blessed with amazing friends. I am good now thank you. Even started couch to 5k a few weeks back. Paul has a check up in a few weeks so fingers crossed. Have a lovely weekend ♥️

[@AfterTheRains]

What a day of work when you both should likely have been resting up. Good friends are such a blessing in this world and not always easy to find. Hope you’re both feeling somewhat better.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I really didn’t feel like doing the flight, I felt so rough. Glad we got the help of our amazing friends. We are so blessed. We are loads better now thank you. Have a great day ♥️

[@annajeram9251]

Thank goodness for good friends So good to meet you both at Crick in a rainstorm!! 🎉

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Absolutely Anna. We feel very blessed. That storm was horrific. It was great to meet you too. Have a lovely weekend ♥️

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks guys for taking us along on this epic adventure, even with your great friends it looked like very hard work. I hope that you three are doing well, have a great week. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks for coming along Stevie. It really was a tiring day. I felt like death and was made up when additional friends came to help. We are all good thank you. Hope you have a relaxing day ♥️

[@bill6461]

Hi guys Looks an exhausting trip up the Wigan flight locks, but luckily good friends,who helped you up. Hope you recovered Anthony from your cold etc. And Paul your eye is better, and Dexter is good. We are both full of lurgy again. Have a good weekend. Xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey guys, It was back breaking. I felt rotten and was so grateful for the help. Paul has a checkup this month, so we will know how he is getting on. Dexter is struggling now to be honest. It breaks my ♥️. Hope you guys recover soon. Take care and look after yourselves ♥️

[@bill6461]

Hope all goes well for Paul. We understand how you feel with Dexter. Take care all of you xx

[@markrutter5996]

Loved your video guys. . . . what a lot of work through the locks. You have some wonderful friends around you. Hope all is well and enjoy yourselves.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Mark. Aww thank you. It was a mammoth day. We really are blessed with some amazing friends. Hope you are having a good week ♥️

[@markrutter5996]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked having a fab 3 weeks off in the Highlands doing the NC500 in our camper. . . It's been a very traumatic time losing Grace so we decided to get away and tick off a bucket list item 🙂

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Bless. My heart goes out to you. Glad you have managed to get a break though and the highlands are beautiful. ♥️

[@grahamcoppen3700]

Another great video. That is one heck of a flight! It was nice bumping into you again at the Crick boat show on the Friday. We weren’t stalking you honest! 🤣 I hope the eye is improving Paul. It took a long time for mine to get back to ‘normal’ a few years ago….so take it easy. All the best, Graham & Sally

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey guys. It really was a hard flight. So grateful for all the help. Was lovely seeing you too. I do love Crick and the ability to meet everyone. It is the social bit that I love the most. Paul’s eye is definitely improving. He has an appointment this month so fingers crossed he is on track. Hope you guys have a great week. ♥️

[@dr.chrismort8448]

What a lovely journey, made better by the help from friends.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Exactly that Chris. We are really blessed with such a fab community. Have a good weekend ♥️

[@janaylsworth4375]

How nice that you had some lovely help. Hope Anthony is over the cold and that Paul's eye continues to improve.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really was Jan. I felt terrible that day and the help of friends made is so much better. Paul’s eye is slowly returning to normal. He has an appointment this month so fingers crossed. Have a lovely week and take care ♥️

[@WDTRH]

Hiya all! I have had a fab week binging every video since the new boat tour!! watching your videos had helped me destress massively from a very stressful job and now I'm up to date I'll go back and watch the 171 episodes! :) Hope your eye is much better Paul, hope you have comfy sleeps in the van Anthony and Dexter, you are the goodest boy! Jen

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Jen. Aww thank you. Glad you are enjoying our vlogs and they help destress you. We do find living by water can do this. Paul’s eye is slowly improving. The van is a god send for being able to move the boat further afield. Dexter is the sweetest. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@layalabi1667]

What a wonderful community!! I was almost exhausted just watching this journey! Thanks for sharing!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It is Laya. We are privileged to be part of it. The day was completely exhausting. I ended up with a chest infection date that day 😢. Have a great weeekend ♥️

[@lindaevans9403]

I would have come and helped, being a Wiganer , I could have brewed up , great blog, have a lovely weekend Xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We would have loved that Linda. A brew would have been greatly received. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@wynparsons4109]

Oh my goodness ….all those locks , all that water ….more like a punishment than pleasure 😮 . So glad that Dexter is doing well , hope you two will be fully recovered soon

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It did feel like that to be honest Wyn. Just glad we had help. Paul’s eye is slowly improving and I am fully recovered thank you. Dexter is slowing again bless him. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@craigfoster2849]

Shame we were away in the US or we'd have definitely been up for helping, practice run for us! Great vlog as always guys. Take care❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Aww, we know you would have helped guys, thank you. It is back breaking and not great if you aren’t feeling 100% but the help made it all the better. Hope you guys are good. We are further down the L and L and being treated to some amazing views. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@Michael_Sheldon]

It’s lovely that you’re surrounded by such kind, faithful friends. Cheers. 😘🙌🐶

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Michael. We do feel blessed with the amount of amazing people we know. The canal community is amazing. Hope you have a lovely week ♥️

[@jamesellsworth9673]

What a day's work! I could not credit that two narrow boats could squeeze into every one of those locks. I would have installed hearty rubstrips on each side.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was a mammoth day James. It is a tight squeeze in there but makes for a faster ascent. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@Cariboukid]

That flight is a really cool feat of engineering, especially since it was built over 200 years ago. It must be a huge relief to finally get through the last lock though,. Tough work even with help!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It is incredible Mike but also back breaking and many hate doing it. We were blessed with so many helpful friends. The views at the top are worth it. Hope you are keeping well. ♥️

[@MrDiscoseeker]

Love you m’luvs. Always love seeing you and your dad/son antics 😜 ❤️🤗❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. Paul will never live that down. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@MrDiscoseeker]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked he’s being a bit *** about his eye…… 😉 he’s got a spare.. Love love love love to you.

[@MrDiscoseeker]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked I also hope you never let it go mate. Beautiful Paul, keep him grounded. 🥰

[@MrDiscoseeker]

Just luv bruvs 🥰

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Back at ya ♥️

[@johncodee9175]

At 16:15, that could possibly be a Tern flying over. I used to work over by Top Lock and would see them diving for fish in a morning on the towpath along that section of lochs.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Oh. Will have to have a re look. There are some incredible birds along the canal. We used the Merlin app to hear a common grasshopper warbler. Never heard of it before but it did sound just like a grasshopper. Hope you guys are good. ♥️

[@johncodee9175]

​@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Yeah they sound just like Grasshoppers. Amazing what birds you can stumble upon along the waterways when pressing record on the Merlin app.

[@johncodee9175]

​@@NarrowboatLifeUnlockedYes, we're good thanks. A trip to England is way overdue AND the same for a trip to Texas. Paul, hope that eye is much better now. Can't wait to see you both on the boat one day. ☺️👍👍

[@deborahingles9392]

WOW what at journey - those locks were all scary upon entry I would have been frightened that the front would be covered in water n come inside but I spose it looks worse than is.... great team work from everyone. I do hope both of you are better now cheers Debz from Oz

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Debz. It was a back breaking day. We have an enclosed bow so although the water did come over the front, it just ran off. We had an amazing team, which was great because I felt lousy. All better now thanks. Hope you have a lovely weekend ♥️

[@deborahingles9392]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlockedLucky re the enclosed bow!!! I wonder how others go that don't to me it looks scary though 🤔 cheers

[@spellcaster_23]

One of my favourite places where you ended your video, if you are lucky you might just see the Deer from the woodland.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We loved mooring in Haigh. We had our partnership at Haigh Hall. We didn’t get to see the deer this time. Hope you have a lovely week ♥️

[@spellcaster_23]

I have spent many hours working in the hall on functions, it's a beautiful place for you to have had your partnership. You also have a great week, many thanks for sharing your journey, safe travels.

[@AndyCutright]

Such a wonderful community! Take care of your eyes Paul! Mind that cold as well Anthony :)

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Andy. It really is the best. We are so blessed with amazing friends. Paul has his check up this month. My cold has thankfully gone and I started the couch to 5k a few weeks back. Going ok. 😊. Have a lovely weekend ♥️

[@neildaly6787]

Thanks for another terrific video. The Wigan Flight takes you a long way up. I could see hills through the trees just after you completed the top lock. I never ceased to be amazed at the strength and generosity of the canal community. And that final mooring...beautiful spot! Thanks again and I hope your eye continues to improve Paul.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Neil, glad you enjoyed. It really is a height and the views at the top are amazing. We are always amazed by the canal community and feel truly blessed to be part of it. The spot where we finally moored was by the hall where we had our partnership. Paul has a checkup end of the month so fingers crossed. Have. Lovely weekend ♥️

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Booo I’m 12 hours late to this week’s video. So sorry about that. KZbin didn’t send me my notification for your video - I just double checked and it’s not there. I hope that your view numbers are not noticeably down. If they are I think KZbin needs to explain (or compensate🤣) ❤ I’m SO glad I decided to check your channel page. Thanks for the video and have a great weekend. 🙂🐿🌈❤️ P.s I hope that you’re feeling better Anthony and that Paul’s eye is healing up well.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Better late than never 😊. Not sure why the notification didn’t work but we did seem a bit down on views this week so maybe that explains why 🤷‍♂️. I am all recovered thank you. Paul has an eye check up later this month, so fingers crossed. Have a lovely weekend and take care ♥️

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Oh that is good news; so glad that you’re feeling better. Fingers crossed that all goes well at Paul’s check up. 🙂🌈

[@robertshaw2235]

Brilliant video as usual 👍🏼 Bet everybody slept well after all them locks 😂😂😂 Anthony needs a good hot toddie down him 👍🏼 fab video

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Robert. We were exhausted. So glad we had friends to help. I definitely needed a hot toddy. It took days to recover. Think I got a chest infection. Hope you have a lovely week ♥️

[@miocoche]

Nice ride, nature gave u a hug. So nice. Pretty all the way.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thank you. Nature at its best on the canals. Hope you have a lovely weekend ♥️

[@ruaidhrikathygill8833]

What good friends you have, I am so glad that you didn’t try to do them Paul. They did a great job helping you out as well as Saul. The by-washes look scary. That one lock had a ton of vegetation on its side. That was one long cruise. Sorry you are still feeling poorly Anthony, but I have to say that I love the look of the hair slicked back 😊. Take care and so glad to hear that Dexter has his appetite back. 🤗😊❤️🐾 Kathy

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Kathy. The boating community is amazing and we really are blessed to have such amazing friends. Some of the by washes are very fierce. Feeling better now but it really took it out of me that day. Aww thank you re my hair. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Hugs from us all. ♥️

[@ruaidhrikathygill8833]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked 🤗❤️🤗🐾

[@maggierose5820]

Loved meeting you at Crick hopefully the Heron will appear in the artwork soon xx❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Maggie. We had a blast at Crick this year. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@MyChannel-di2ho]

Good to see my home town all the way from New Zealand.....

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Glad you enjoyed. It was a mammoth day with all those locks. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@ianmills2365]

Thank you , thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Wigan Flight in all of its glory !

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Cheers Ian. It was back breaking but the views at the top are beautiful. Have a good weekend ♥️

[@nicholassimpson5646]

Great vlog guys nice to have friends to help do the locks that must have been so much hard work for friends looks like you nearly killed them should have treated them all to a meal and pint in pub great Idea giving you a bit off paper saying you done them locks hope you put it on wall stay safe hope your cold gets better and your eye

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Nicholas. It was hard enough with friends. So much easier with. I think we were all exhausted at the end. We treated them to a home cooked meal. Cold is all better now thank you. Paul’s eye is slowly getting there. Have a fab weekend ❤️

[@user-ou8yg7yu8e]

Some time back i did see for some time two lads on Silver Fox . There boat build and the rest of there time . Now i will watch you two . Have a good one.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks John. Yeah, they have come off the canals now. We still love our boating life. ❤️

[@jayoneill1533]

Paul, good luck with your eye recovery.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Jay. He has a check up this month so fingers crossed. Have a great week ♥️

[@susansherman7551]

❤❤❤ so glad to hear from y'all this week. Excellent for Dexter! Glad to see your eye continues to improve. Scratches for Dexter from Florida but i think I would rather do the locks than the hurricane season that starts tomorrow 😢

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Susan. Dexter has noticeably started to slow this week and it breaks my heart. Paul has a check up end of the month so fingers crossed all is going well. Those locks were amazing but agree, I would be terrified with hurricane season. Stay safe. Have a great weekend ♥️

[@dorothydotson7154]

Happy Saturday! 😊 I really can't imagine facing that many locks solo without volunteers or friendly helpers. Saul would have had a time of it on his own. 🥰 Well, the weather could have been better for Crick. When it was nice it seemed very nice but the rain was incredible. A deluge. It's a good thing Dexter wasn't there because you would have had to deal with his muddy feet. 🌧 I'm sure everyone had a great time anyway. It's the only thing you can do under the circumstances! Lots of familiar faces in the videos I've seen so far and some lovely boats as well. I loved the color on The Snug. I hope Paul's eye is continuing to improve. ❤ Take care. ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Happy Saturday Dorothy. I really didn’t want to do that flight as I was feeling shocking. Thankfully, we had an amazing group of friends to help. I think Saul was very appreciative, it is a nightmare for solo boaters. It was a mixed bag at Crick and you just didn’t know what to wear for the best. We thought it was the kindest thing leaving Dexter with his grandparents. He would have struggled. There were some incredible boats this year. Paul’s eye is slowly improving and has an appointment to check on his eye this month. Look after yourself and take care ♥️

[@dorothydotson7154]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Glad to hear there is an improvement with Paul's eye. It must make editing and drawing very hard. For sure Dexter was better out of the rain, mud and crowds. Being spoiled by the grands is much better. ❤

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Great cruise guys. Hope ur both feeling bit better bless. Lovely vlog but my how many locks ?! Amazing. Every best wish and to Dexter too. ❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Trevor. We are much better now thank you. The locks were back breaking. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@JCDiamond]

So many locks! I am glad you had help. Those locks looked very leaky with terrible bywash!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Us too. It was back breaking Justine. I was ill for a week afterwards. Hope you guys are good. When do you pick up the boat? X

[@JCDiamond]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Next week! I'll be in touch.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Fab x

[@sallyu1]

The Wigan flight is a 'never again' flight for me. If we ever have to do it again I will pay crew to help us. Thank's for showing the flight in all its awful glory. I hope that your vision improves soon. Have they said you will get full vision again? xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Sally. It was gruelling. We have done this before but going down. A crew is a great idea. Paul’s eye is slowly getting better. They said it could be up to 12 weeks, but he should get his sight back. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@normanshaw9328]

What a fantastic Narrowboat how does it compare to the old one as in costs to run thank you for allowing me to watch these

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Norman. We love her. Initially, we seemed to be using a lot of diesel, which defeats the object of an electric boat. We have since had some remedial work done and she is performing much better. It is difficult to compare both boats as we didn’t cook with electric on the last boat and all our appliances were 12V. We also have an additional freezer on board. But she is going well now. Thanks for following our adventures. Have a lovely week ♥️

[@leed206]

Think you owe the lock mob a big meal at a great pub.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Lee. Martyn and Mandella had to get back but I cooked Fiona and Jude a curry. We weee so grateful for their help. Hope you have a good weekend ♥️

[@pamradbourne922]

Hi guys I'm new to your channel love your new boat and the views are amazing well done for doing all of those lock 😁

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Welcome aboard Pam. Glad you like the boat. Those locks were back breaking. Glad that is over 😂. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

I didn’t know you could get two boats in a lock side by side. Or is it only in certain locks. That was really interesting. Cheers guys. 👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Ange. Yeah, only in certain locks. Most of the Leeds Liverpool canal is double locks. Makes it so much easier and quicker to progress. Glad you enjoyed. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@johnh1855]

Hey guys and Dexter. Wow what a struggle you guys had on this cruise! A crew of good friends you guys had for the Wigan Flight. Team work it was. Anthony hope you are feeling better by now and Paul we are hoping his eye is still healing. We think of Dexter every day and pray he's doing ok! You guys stay safe and we hope you have a lovely weekend! Your friends always. Sending hugs and love. John, Dean 🐾 🐾

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey guys. It was backbreaking but we are so lucky to have such amazing friends. Team work was definitely the order of the day. I am loads better thank you. Paul’s eyes slowly getting better. Hope you guys are ok. Dexter is struggling but we do everything we can for him. Love from us all. ❤️

[@lesleym6952]

Blimey, I was knackered just watching 😂 Well done all! Hope you are feeling better now Anthony - you boys have had a rough few weeks. Hopefully things are getting better for you both 🥰

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. It really was that full on Lesley. Am loads better thank you. Fingers crossed things improve. ❤️

[@maryannewillequer3305]

Man, I am exhausted just watching you all work so hard! It looks like a pretty spot where you moored up. Stay safe, and get well, both of you.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey MaryAnne. It was a mammoth day. Really hard work. It was beautiful where we were. The hall up the hill is where we had our partnership. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@juliaharris8751]

Hi, gentlemen! Well. Glad to see that Paul's doing his best to navigate canals and locks with one good eye. Anthony, any freakout moments while Paul is on the tiller? 😅 I just love the flights of locks! Easy for me to say while sitting at home watching everyone labor! 😊 Hurry up Cavalry. Have a great week cruising. 💚💚💚

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Julia. You would be able to tell the difference with Paul’s steering 😂. The locks are an incredible testament to the Victorian engineering, but they are hard work. We really were blessed with an amazing crew to help. Have a fab weekend and take care ♥️

[@NarrowboatNogginTheNog]

Really enjoyed the cruise. This was where Stella grew up so it brought back many old memories for her. Take care xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey guys. Hope you are both good. Didn’t know Stella was from Wigan? How come I didn’t know that 😂. Hope you are both good ❤️

[@rogerr1296]

It's always a pleasure watching y'all's videos. It helps get my mind off of the craziness around here. Glad the eye is healing up and hope Paul can get back to drawing and pulling rabbits out of hats 😉soon. Take care. Thanks.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Roger. Glad you enjoy the vlogs. Paul’s eye is slowly getting better. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@christopherbutler7588]

Well, done to you All as you both not on top form must be quite hard.Thank goodness you had some help have a great weekend.😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was a back breaking day Christopher. We are blessed with such fab friends. Have a lovely weekend too ❤️

[@susanseller5825]

wow that was a hard 8 hours, good job for your excellent crew, I expect Saul was pleased as well. Friends always seem to be in the right placeat the right time. Didnt seem like it was busy, luckily, imagine if there were narrowboats cruising in both directions. Looked like a nice wide canal and scenic at the top, and you were so lucky with the weather. Lovely to see you at Crick, thank you for the chatting time. Happy cruisng to you three xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really was Susan. Glad we had friends to help the burden. The mooring at Haigh was beautiful. It is where we had our partnership. It was a pleasure to get to chat with you and your brother. Have a lovey weekend ❤️

[@paulinehiggins8239]

I wondered why you got a 60’er as doesn’t that only just fit into some of the locks? When we were researching it (pre Covid) it suggested 57/58’ due to some of the locks, I THINK it was only in the north, south has bigger locks. That’s from memory a few years ago so I stand to be corrected. How exhausting, everyone will sleep well tonight especially the ladies, I’m afraid I’d have waited until the volunteers were working, that many locks really is a lot of work, but you know that better than me. Imagine if it started to bucket down on about lock 12. This was a brilliant vlog thanks heaps guys. Hope your eye is improving more and more each day and hope Dex is well, sweet darling. Love to the three of you and now a well earned drink. 💕

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

We used to have a 57’ boat and it is a go anywhere size. As live aboards, the extra room is great but we, given the time again, would probably go back to 57/58’. They definitely got a good nights sleep. It would have been better with the volunteers but to be honest, the number of friends we had was probably more help. Yeah, we were thankful the rain held off. Paul’s eye is slowly improving. My cold is all better now. Dexter really is a beautiful boy. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@ColinOBear]

Wow! That's a lotta locks! Good to see you had friends to assist you. Have a great weekend ❤😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Colin. It was back breaking. We have amazing friends and it took a little of the sting out. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@heidimacarthur7205]

So many locks. That was a tough long day. Time to rest. Have a fabulous weekend. Cheers!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was mammoth Heidi. Glad it is over. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@tteric67]

Great vlog and i get the idea that flight was quite hard work going up. Hope the crew got a big strong drink after that! Hope Dexter is doing well and the eye is getting back to normal. Have a great weekend!❤🐕❤️

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Eric. The flight was back breaking. So pleased we have such amazing friends. Paul has a check up later in the month, fingers crossed. Dexter has started to slow again this week, bless him. Hope you have a good weekend ♥️

[@tteric67]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked good luck on those two issues or you may be pulling a cart with Anthony and Dexter in it! 🤞🤞

[@MortenHjrnevik-ti6sg]

Nice vlog different this time with lots of lock work..too much for you guys…..not for me all that hard graft ! Glad to see Paul’s eye getting better. Hope you cold goes Anthony…..keep them coming.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Morten. It was back breaking. We were so pleased to have had help. Paul is slowly regaining his sight, thankfully, my cold has gone too. Hope you are keeping well ❤️

[@user-bs5xz2gs6l]

Well, that's my weekly exercise done. Glad to see you're properly recuperating, and gotten help with the strenuous bits. Keep on behaving and get well soon.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was back breaking Philip. We were so lucky with all the help. Cant promise anything re behaving 😂. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@thenautynomad]

Blimey lads! That’s a lot of locks! 😅❤

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really was Liam. We were knackered 😂. Love to you from us all aboard Morning Star ❤️

[@SLOWLYdoesit1]

Thought I was watching the blues brothers..,

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. Have a fab weekend ❤️

[@jackiejones1684]

Wow, that looked like really hard work if you were feeling 100%, never mind you both being under par. Worth it though. Hope you are both feeling better. Have a good week, hopefully be a bit warmer.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Jackie. I ended up with a chest infection after that! It was really hard work. Great we had so many friends come help though. Today has been stunning weather and a lovely cruise. Have a good weekend ❤️

[@dianalombardi5932]

Well that was a very physically exerting day! Do the land crew need to walk to the next lock gate or do you give them a lift and let them hop off a bit closer to the gate? I couldn't quite make out how it works. In any event, everyone deserved a hearty brew! Beautiful scenery, too.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was exhausting Diana, especially as my chest was really wheezy. So grateful for all the help from friends. The locks are so close together it isn’t worth getting back on the boat. Everyone did deserve a brew. It was a good day despite the work. Hope you have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@TimCarolHawfield-vr8po]

Thank you guys! Enjoyed vlog! From Tim and Carol in USA

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks guys. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@jenhanlon3840]

Mega day for all … well done 👍🏻

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Jen. It really was a full on day. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@MarinaTheJournalingGypsy]

Such a wonderful community 😊😊. That was a long "work day" . Love the spot you are moored at. See you next week 😘😘

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It really is. It is what keeps us on the canals. Such a mammoth day but made easier with amazing friends. Haigh was beautiful. The hall is where Paul and I had our partnership. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@MarinaTheJournalingGypsy]

❤

[@fp30e]

Hello Paul, Anthony and Dexter-Dog. That’s great news that Dexter is eating again and seems to have perked up. I’m sorry that Anthony has a cold, which can’t be nice. Anthony’s one-liner (bit of banter) to Paul made me smile “Every Day is a Bright Sunny Day” In the context of the conversation it was funny. What a day you all had navigating the Wigan Locks. I never realised Wigan was so high above sea level. I often visited Wigan (many years ago). Anthony made an interesting comment about the lenght of the boat should you ever get another new one. This made me think, Are there any other things that you both would change about the boat had you had your time again? Would you consider discussing that on one of your Live Shows. What a day going up all those locks with Saul (on his boat) and 4 wonderful friends acting as crew. What a great job everyone did. Those locks must be a nightmare for a single boater. Regarding the bow rope in the water, it was nicely spotted by Anthony. I was worried with Paul walking on the gunnels for the full length of the boat and in a lock. Are you not able to walk thru the boat from the stern to the bow? When Anthony said Paul and Dexter went for a toilet break together, I was thinking of Paul squatting next to Dexter on the grass. I’m warped at times!!!!! A fantastic cruise day. I really enjoyed the Vlog. Thank you very much. All the best. Spoolbox.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Spoolbox. We are worried about Dexter as he is slowing down. He still does well for his age. Glad you enjoy the banter, I can’t help myself 😂. There are things we would change with the current boat. Happy to discuss anything on our lives. It really was backbreaking on the flight and so glad to hear had help. I don’t know how single handers cope. Glad I saw the rope in the water, that could have been an issue. 😂. I can imagine Paul squatting next to Dexter too. Glad you enjoyed: thanks for joining us. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725]

The certificate is a nice touch do you also collect the silver propellors ?

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

It was Terence and the cider went down well after such a long day. We have never done the silver propeller but we definitely have collected some during our travels. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

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

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Cheers Lee. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@katemorgan9782]

What an amazing crew you had that day. 😊

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

They really were Kate. Hope you have had a good day. We are all moored now in a lovely place. Have a good weekend ❤️

[@katemorgan9782]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked Glad all went well for you today, hope you have a good weekend too 😁

[@edwardhoughton2565]

Xx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Thanks Edward ❤️

[@MakingNewMemories]

Closed for about three weeks now - we're stuck at the top!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I believe so! Worrying. Keep safe ❤️

[@robw1574]

Hi guys, you mentioned you would maybe go for a 58ft long boat if you had your time again. Why not larger, why not 70ft for the extra space? Just curious as hopefully looking to get a boat in the next year or so.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Rob. The extra space with a bigger boat would be amazing, but the restrictions on the canals would be greater. We have found with our 60’ boat that we have struggled in some locks and a 57-58’ boat is pretty much go anywhere boat. Hope you have a good week and good luck with your boat search ♥️

[@johnderbyshire]

Not the stereotypical view of Wigan😋

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

😂. The flight has some fab views John. We didn’t get a pie though 😢 have a great weekend ♥️

[@telmas7183]

I remember when we did the Wigan flight back in 2015; had them to ourselves and stopped about half way up for lunch on the towpath!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Don’t blame you for stopping. They are absolutely back breaking. We were so thankful for the additional help. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@telmas7183]

@@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked The downside was single boat in those locks meant tying up each time otherwise thrown around a bit! We were glad to see the top! Hope your eye gets better soon Paul!

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Yeah. Much prefer to double locks with another boater. 👍

[@effkay3691]

Not sure, could be going out on a limb here but I think maybe Lee can’t do any lifting on account of his recent eye operation. Only having a little laugh mind😅

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Paul was milking it for all it was worth. Did he mention his eye op. 😂. Have a great weekend ❤️

[@neilpaulin8624]

Hello guys. Good to see you made up the Wigan flight safely. Is morning star 58 ft or 60 ft ? Many thanks Neil.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Neil. We were grateful to the pub at the end 😂. Morning Star is 60’. We sort of wished we had gone with 58’. They say you get it right by the third 😉. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@neilpaulin8624]

My boat is 60ft, I was just getting a idea to see if i could get my boat up the flight. Thank you for your kind reply.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Easily Neil. Good luck. If you don’t know, there is a Facebook group called the Wigan Flight Crew and you can post to see if there are vollie lockies for fellow boaters to share the burden. 👍

[@Amyviola1]

Can I ask how ow did you find your 60 foot boat fit into the locks? We’re daydreaming of our future boat and wondering whether a 60 foot does actually fit through the locks on the Leeds Liverpool? Xx Hope you’re both feeling better soon xxx

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

Hey Amy. The locks were fine for a 60’ boat, but the go anywhere size is about 57’. Feeling loads better thank you. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@carlharrison5939]

A little maths lesson is required Anthony. 58 feet is not in the middle of 57 and 60 feet 😁 Only kidding, that extra length can make all the differance.

[@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked]

I bet Carol Vorderman is panicking 😂