Hardest NARROWBOAT Cruise EVER!

Welcome back friends! This one is not to be missed as May experiences one of the hardest cruises she's EVER had! Her limits are put to the test, this one will make you sit on the edge of your seat!
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[@carlyoung1435]

Captain Marvel, Ironman, Wonder Woman, who needs Super Heroes when May is around! Truly a wonder. So proud of you for not giving up.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Brill!

[@Countryboy246]

@@wellbeingonwaterI love how you didn’t let the bridge beet you lol

[@Rachellovescheese]

May , you did bloody amazing with that bridge! Us lesser mortals would have given up or not even attempted it. I did fret, worrying you may hurt yourself but my goodness I cheered for you ❤ well done May xxx

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww thanks for saying!

[@stevenginnever5343]

Hi May, bowled over at your resistance to your fears & anxietys. Truly inspirational video, and also entertaining. You are a true influencer, and I hope you give many young people the drive to achieve.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you so much!☺️ lovely words

[@markienorvelli5004]

Well done Msy, stop doubting yourself, you're a champion!

[@gingertom2355]

For services to entertainment and sheer bl**dy effort, determination and ingenuity. Go girl!💪

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww you’re so kind! Thank you 🤩

[@prof1798]

May, my tip for the horror that is lift bridges is a ratchet strap the type they use for securing loads on small trailers and car roof racks. It might be slow but its not as strenuous as what 198 put you through. They also work when loopd into long lengths to move very heavy Lock Gates if there is a convenient post or tree to wrap the strap around .

[@wellbeingonwater]

Ahh yess the good old ratchets! Thanks!

[@CrockofBits]

Great to see you back, safe and sound! Absolutely heroic effort with the bridge!!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Hehe thanks pal

[@hazelp1831]

May, that was an epic journey, mentally and physically but you did it! You are a very capable, strong, independant woman and we can all learn something from your positive determination!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww thanks lovely Hazel

[@danhollifield]

Look up a bit of kit called a "come-along." It's basically a block & tackle with a ratchet handle (like your windless), with a steel cable and snap-hooks at each end. I don't know what it's called in the UK. (Might be called a "cable winch puller.") A lightweight one should cost somewhere around £35. Best place to look for one is probably somewhere that sells tools to farmers and mechanics. I've often thought one or two of those ought to be part of every boater's stash of equipment. You could have gotten that lock gate and bridge opened without any struggle at all.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Will do thank you

[@maidbloke]

That was a fun one! Well done for getting past that bridge! I think many would have given up.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@denisemahood9162]

Sorting out that bridge dilemma was absolutely aMAYzing! Way to go! You did it! You are strong! You are capable! You truly are amazing! Denise 👍

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you so much! Wooo

[@tangs167]

So frustrating, I just wanted to reach into the screen and hold that bridge down!! Welcome back May, hope you've had a wonderful holiday and the flooding down there hasn't caused you any problems, K

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww bless yas

[@mrunning10]

May sweetheart, this is what I'm talking about. Safety is a mindset. "Worries and anxieties intrusive scarry thoughts" NO! NOT until AFTER. Replace it with watching that Bow, NO "observing" from outside of yourself. IT IS HAPPENING to YOU. Replace mentally all these thoughts with being IN THE MOMENT, BEING THERE. You have data. YOU did it. And you will do it again. Safety is being there in the moment mentally and spiritually. CONCENTRATE. "Do or do not, there is no try" THIS you have done!! Calm and safety will flow through you. "A Narrowboater must have the deepest commitment, the most serious mind. All her life has she looked away…to the future. Never her mind on where she was. Hmm? What she was DOING!” From portable radial saws to electric drills to being near the contacts on your batteries, CONCENTRATE. You a Hero!!! Be Safe and Happy Travels!

[@user-we1qm9sl3i]

What can I say that was the best lift bridge video I've ever watched. You deserve a large glass of 🍷 well done. It just shows that strength in the mind. Lee

[@stuartlilley9212]

May you are a true inspiration, what a wonderful person you are. Never Say Die!

[@markrant1460]

Great having you back May. "What Ifs" are nothing more than the start to a new adventure. Adventures allow us to open our mind and think beyond the box we are comfortable living in. Stay safe Mark Alberta, Canada

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww that’s lovely! Almost poetic thanks for sharing!

[@dianetanski464]

This video is absolutely amazing❣️ such tenacity and determination. Well done, May. I enjoy all your videos, but this one showed what one person could achieve when they give it their all!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you so much!!

[@sandylerski9352]

You did well with that bridge. Well done you for your determination 😮

[@chaswarren7239]

Nice one May. I normally nose up to a lift bridge, tie to it, climb up. Lift the bridge, pull thru, then lower it. Well done for fighting that bridge down! Try tieing your rope to the ring on the ground, up & thru a link of chain, back down to and thru the ring, then pull up on the rope. That way you can use your strong thigh muscles, your weight doesnt matter & you have a two to one mechanical advantage to make the pull less.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Good tip!

[@user-es8gg8jq9j]

May, we have just watched your adventure with the lift bridge 😆. We have a daughter the same age as you and nearly as crazy! She doesn’t live on a canal boat but sings along to herself ( and others) as you do 😍. We will be following you weekly and buying you the odd coffee. Take care and keep smiling 😊

[@arkadybron1994]

That bascule bridge is a complete nightmare. Huge amounts of Kudos for getting through it without giving up.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Up there on the most challenging cruising day I’ve ever had! Thanks for watching!

[@andrewbaker4270]

In the whole history of KZbin I have never been so invested in a video 😂 I'm a singlehanded narrowboater too, and it's great but just occasionally the struggle is bloody real. That feeling when you solve a seemingly insoluble problem that looked like it needed an extra body is one of absolute badassery, though, well done on sorting that bridge!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Haha brilliant! Love this comment!

[@JoeKing704]

I don’t know how you ended up in my instagram algorithm, but I’m glad you did. What. A. Total. Badass. You are!

[@ShauninParadise]

I think the bridge part was one of my favorite vlog moments from anyone ever ❤

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww that’s so amazing! Thanks for saying!

[@DSW11UG]

May, this video made my day with you fighting the bridge laying on the wooden bar and finally successfully hitting the ground ;-). I absolutely admire that you don't give up in any situation. Thanks for this and thousands of good wishes to you.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Wooo! Thanks for the love

[@RoyClare]

Thanks, May, for sharing your adventures. This tiny contribution is a HUGE shout-out for that bridge-opening scene ….. 😂🎉😂

[@wellbeingonwater]

😁 thanks so much!

[@matty99]

You don’t need to worry about your fears or anxieties young lady, you showed excellent problem solving and determination. Well done! 👌🏻

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww such a lush comment, thank you!

[@davidlane7000]

Remarkable young lady total respect to you well done!!! Thanks Dave

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww cheers Dave

[@nghfuytxrtfjh]

Perfect balans, Nice nature and peaceful surroundings… and still an adventure💪🤠✌️

[@scottnever8732]

God bless you May you are a star, you never give up.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aw thanks Scott

[@ssadams]

I had to laugh when you were struggling with the gate(sped up video made it funnier). You got bigger stones than me. Love the videos. 👍😀🍻

[@markturner4147]

I feel your pain May, a few years ago on the Oxford canal I had the same problem. The design of the lift bridges was such that it was nigh on impossible for a single handler to operate them. I was more fortunate as it was summer and just waited for another crew to help. I sincerely hope that CRT see your vlog and make all lift bridges on the system solo friendly. Otherwise it's an accident waiting to happen! Love your tenacity and good luck.

[@justingroves5928]

Bless you May, I nearly pulled a muscle just watching you try and open that bridge...

[@wellbeingonwater]

Hehe

[@MacMasore]

“they don’t go out in public” shows thousands of people on KZbin 😂😅 Great video!

[@wellbeingonwater]

haha ahh well

[@nicholasproietto2500]

You need what we here in the U.S.call a come-a-long! It's a hand winch with hooks on either end with a length of cable with which you hook one end to the bridge, the other to the piece at the bottom, then you could ratchet the bridge with one hand.

[@DreamyDrifter...and_away...]

You absolute legend! I clapped when you conquered that bridge! 👏🏼 x

[@wellbeingonwater]

Hahaha!! With you on that girl!

[@lorristan]

Hi May when you encounter hard to push open lock gates you could have a rucksack on your back with some weights in to make your overall weight heavier and just lean back after getting a firm grip.

[@wellbeingonwater]

That’s a great tip

[@Lee_Essex]

Great video. I’m so glad you managed to do the bridge on your own in the end, very satisfying looking back.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davesmith6193]

Hello May. We have been subscribers since you started. But this is the first we have messaged you. We just had to this time. Your acrobatics on that lift bridge had us both in stitches. You will no doubt get the" You should have done it this way, or that way", Know all type's commenting. We know that darn bridge, and Somerton deep lock. Quite daunting with two on boards. let alone a single-hander. Albeit a very determined single-hander. Lots of love. Stay safe. Dave and Diane, on N/B Tickert boo. xx

[@wellbeingonwater]

Hey Dave and Diane, thanks for commenting and watching my videos. It's nice to 'meet' you! It makes me happy to know these videos make others happy too! Glad to be going the opposite direction for the time being!! Take care :)

[@Desiboy-ct2ik]

That was truly awesome 😂

[@flatworm00]

That was amazing! your tenancity is amazing...that is the kind of drive you need to survive! Love it!!!

[@wellbeingonwater]

It really is! Now I have Whitney Houston in my head - I will survive!!

[@tiggersawyer]

Wow May I bloody admire you, talk about girl power! Seriously though I would have given up, seeing you not give in and do that all by yourself was a true inspiration 🎉

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww thanks 🤩

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Hi May, High tide at you too, but you enjoy it. I think you're the happiest girl in the world.

[@wellbeingonwater]

It helps that I find the smallest things funny! Thanks for watching!

[@Maulden87]

You are truly a baddass. Love the bravery and attitude! Keep it up!

[@ianeglintine882]

Hi May It's great to see you back on your journeys 🙂....love your determination stamina and problem solving with that bridge 👏🏻👏🏻

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ericdownward6170]

That is a terrific video. May is triumphant. Chuck you bridge!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Haha!

[@andrewstandley3964]

Happy New year may glad to see you back

[@wellbeingonwater]

Happy new year!

[@stephenhughes4943]

Just play it as you see it. Everyone watching is a fan anyway. You can do no wrong in our eyes. 😂.

[@wellbeingonwater]

That’s nice but I deffo can do wrong 😝

[@stephenhughes4943]

@@wellbeingonwater But in all the right ways I'm sure.

[@user-br8my6oj8q]

Well done that girl , you did very well and you made it look so enjoyable to watch.👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you so much 😁

[@katierussell6199]

Wonderful, I had a big smile on my face when you tackled that!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mayhemmayo]

THANK YOU MAY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you too

[@peterattfield4342]

Happy new year May!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Happy new year!

[@BeWoLeKs]

Attaching one of your ropes to the chain on the bridge and feeding the other end trough the eye of the hook on the floor and then pull the rope, might have made it easier.but the important thing was, you did not give up and succeeded in the end.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Wooooo

[@ianhutchison7164]

You could even rig what we in Australia would call a "truckies hitch" and make a simple rope into a pretty fair pulley on that bridge. As long as you have two points to tie the rope off to. Well done!

[@gilleslacroix4255]

Happy new year ! Good video again thanks and safe travels this year peace and love !

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks!

[@philmccavatey1317]

You did excellent, glad you’re back x

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks Phil! Glad to be back

[@leewriter4656]

After your defeat of the bridge, you should have thrown on some Bee Gee's, "Staying Alive," and strutted up and down the streets of the village so all the villagers can shout and point, "Look, that's May, The Bridge Conqueror."

[@wellbeingonwater]

Haha so true

[@grast961]

Wow, what a day. Happy new year, looking forward to future videos 😊

[@wellbeingonwater]

Happy new year!! Thank you!!

[@hellodarren]

Well done May, that was epic.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joroh22]

This was a tough one to watch, I was pulling and pushing along with you 😅 the sheer will and determination you showed was incredible. I love how you take the time to reflect on how you’re feeling, I’ve been trying to do the same recently. This was quite the inspirational video

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww thank you 🤩

[@darrengill4765]

Yay May's back!! Hope you had a luvly Christmas and New Year!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you! You too!

[@user-zq6tj2gn4e]

You're such a champ May ❤

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww cheers

[@hanserikkratholmrasmussen6623]

Great to have you back.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Great to be back!

[@cazza-tea]

Excellent work young lady 👌

[@christaylor4145]

Hi May, please don’t be offended but this latest video was comedy gold, and you did an excellent job putting it together, having said that I really admire your tenacity, you may be small in stature but you are a very strong person both mentally and physically, laying on the bridge counter balance arm was brilliant, but you certainly made me laugh, anyway take care and be safe.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Its quite hard to offend me! This wasnt offensive in anyway, it makes me happy that this made you happy!

[@peterodonnell5820]

Well this brought back many memories of the Oxford Canal! Those lift bridges north of Somerton Deep Lock are usually chained in the open position, and yes, there are very difficult for single boaters if they are left down. Early in my boating life I was going south from Banbury on a very windy day (too windy for safe boating I now know) and on one of those bridges the hasp that the chain is secured to had been pulled out of the ground by the force of the wind. I managed to get onto the bank, holding the boat with the centreline, and open the bridge but there was nothing to secure it to. The wind caught the boat and the window on my brand new cratch smashed against the bridge. Luckily two dog walkers appeared and held the bridge open for me. Happy cruising! Peter of narrowboat Bandoneon 🙂

[@wellbeingonwater]

Brilliant!! Thanks for sharing!

[@chrishiking8818]

Hi May, great to see you back another great video👍 wishing well this year and looking forward to your video tooooo. Take care 🌷

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks 😁

[@glennclarke9787]

Well done May, We where feeling anxious for you. 🎉❤xx

[@wellbeingonwater]

Got there in the end !

[@mrunning10]

“Give me a place to rest my bum on, and I can move the Earth.” ― Archimedes

[@obiblooze5902]

That was awesome! You didn't give up, brilliant 💖

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you so much!!

[@rosemarie-karma]

Oh my days, what a video. Strong, resilient woman right there! I was pissing myself laughing and spat my tea out at one point. Confidence restored lady 💚

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww thanks so much!! So glad it made you laugh 😆

[@MB-PAT-Solutions]

Some true grit and determination to get through that bridge.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Woo 💪🏼

[@NarrowboatAngel]

You are the swing bridge queen 🎉🎉🎉🎉 great vlog

[@stephenpyner4156]

Congratulations on finally getting under that bridge may, you earned a well deserved lunch and rest xx

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you so much!!

[@jimdickerson3465]

So much admiration for your bravery and resolve,

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww youre so kind, thank you!

[@davidwoolf6948]

My god may you are bloody amazing! I was so anxious just watching this, go girl you can do anything absolutely anything.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks David!!

[@shortcircuit7149]

Nice to see you back may

[@wellbeingonwater]

Nice to be back

[@wesawebi]

Woweee! You are most impressive, & consequently inspirational! TYVM

[@wellbeingonwater]

Wow, thank you!

[@sandrakent8049]

Hi May you one determined woman well done in the end!

[@richardmuskett931]

Well done 👏 👏 ✌ 👏 ✌ . You're a little'un but a tough'un ! A great demonstration of mindfulness over matter ! At times , i thought that , if the bridge suddenly slammed shut , you might get catapulted into another demonstration ...... yogic flying !!!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Haha!! love this

[@timfeast6609]

Had me smiling when the bridge came down! Good skills. Happy New Year

[@wellbeingonwater]

Yayyyy!!!

[@johnb69kinzua34]

Great to see you back May, and Happy New Year. You didn't mention your time away, I hope it was positive. What a workout with that bridge, maybe you should keep a couple sticks of dynamite in stock, LOL ps: glad you didn't get any splinters crawling up that wooden beam, haha

[@wellbeingonwater]

Happy new year!!

[@richardmoore2590]

May, you are a truly remarkable young lady. What you accomplish totally on your own is truly amazing. So nice having you back sweet girl. Hoping for the best year ever for you. P s, I love your accent! Thank you for sharing your experience with your narrow boat.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Awe bless you thanks Richard!

[@merlin5476]

The smile for positivity is awesome.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww thanks

[@sheldonmartin770417]

Wow May. Love watching the perseverance.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks Sheldon!! Please report this scammer ⬆️ I don’t use telegram

[@MrMorton]

Epic move! The effort you put in on that bridge was inspiring! 🌸🧡

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thank you so much! It was hard!!

[@DebbieJean7879]

Wow. You are a hero..... so strong minded! Best wishes to you in the coming year.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks lovely Debbie

[@paulplant6486]

That was at truly epic cruise. You did amazingly well under the circumstances

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks Paul!

[@paulbeard5146]

Hi may nice to see you back I do hope you get away from those flood and are safe still love your videos x

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks so much

[@shirleygreaves9650]

May that was amazing, you are a very strong, wise, wonderful woman. Stay safe and Happy New Year to you. xxxx

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww bless you Shirley 🤗

[@mattelder9035]

Thanks 4 bing may, we see it all and love it cos u conker all!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Wooohooo

[@garylovattlovatt193]

Word's fail me. Awesome watch 😊😊

[@bobbieboothroyd8531]

Happy New year. Your have Tanasity that's for sure. That was pretty epic. well Done and I will look forward to next week. Well done with the Lock Bridge

[@wellbeingonwater]

Haha thanks for watching

[@bogus_not_me]

You have demolished your fears and unleashed your bright charming personality since I started watching your channel! You are a real treat top watch, and make watching a real fun time! Keep smiling! 😂🎉

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww such a lush comment, thank you!

[@fromParis2011]

This is a great episode ! Well done with the broken bridge !! Thanks May !

[@wellbeingonwater]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikeyf8195]

You are a genuine nutcase! Love your tenacity and lovely sense of humour, along with your never give up attitude. Have a safe new year.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Genuine nutcase - nice! I’ll wear that like a badge of honour haha! Thanks for watching !

[@duncanwyer2460]

Glad to see you back crazy lady 😊 wanted to shout and now breathe ,great as expected

[@wellbeingonwater]

Haha brilliant!

[@colaoliver1587]

Regarding the Bridge. Carry a length of line from a sailing supply shop. Even a 1/4" dia. line is very strong. With the bridge, tie one end to the ground loop and then thread the line through a chain link as high as you can reach. Through the ground loop and through another chain loop. Pull down. You've a block and tackle like tool for mechanical advantage. While at the sailboat supply buy a single Harken block and a double and triple so you can you can make a block and tackle as required. As I said sailing gear is extremely strong for its size. Take great care with heavy stuff. Oh, the pole was a good idea but too long. Might want to carry the odd pole for prying or in that case supporting.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Nice

[@laurencoley2560]

Omg Mayzle!!! You are one hell of a being! Well I new that anyway but wtf!!! Your arms may not be the strongest but your mind and heart and body are!!! You wassel warrior love you xxxxxxx ❤️❤️❤️

[@wellbeingonwater]

Hehe love you gal

[@mattgoodchild8215]

Bloody hell that was the most epic boat journey I’ve ever seen You are a true gladiator May big time CRT really need to get their act together I’m amazed you didn’t injure yourself Well done and a happy new year

[@wellbeingonwater]

Cheers Matt!

[@billvanderboor2595]

Thanks, May for your hilarious battle with the lift bridge. I haven't laughed this hard in a long time. I'm sure it was a frustrating struggle while you were doing it, but your telling of the story was absolutely great. Thanks.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Yay!!! Laughing is the best medicine!