Worst cruising day | Best scenery | Skipton to Bingley

Welcome to another vlog - we are in Yorkshire heading south from Skipton to Bingley to see the famous 5 rise locks.
Along the way I show you what I'm burning in my little Boatman stove, enjoy some amazing scenery and try to keep positive during the most depressing days boating ever!
SORRY ABOUT THE SOUND LEVELS - again!! I just can't seem to get it right when it uploads... Planning to upgrade software (using iMovie) at some stage but now I have a shiny new Røde lapel mic hopefully that will help - but any tips please let me know!
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Spolier: Unfortunately for reasons beyond explanation there is no pub of the week this week. And for that I am deeply sorry.
All music: Me (except the one at 2:17 - by my brother Charlie)
Anyway thanks for your support it means a lot! 8^}
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[@nilodrallub7812]

God man , its beautiful ! I know you wont believe me , but dude these ARE the good ol days Robbie . Cheers !

[@petegalloway2466]

Bingley by the cut! My old home town. Grow up about 3miles from the five rise. Lovely place to take a stroll from there into town. There used to be a foot tunnel from the canal under the railway into Bingley. The tunnel was known locally as “Treacle cock ally” but my old, passed on gran said it was originally called “Trickle clock ally” due to the old clock with water running over it from a leaky tunnel roof. The tunnel has long since gone when the bypass was put in and replaced by a foot bridge. Aaaagh lament the good old days of Bingley and going for a pint in the Thalidomide Arms.

[@grayfreeman]

OMG, the scenery! The colours! The mist! The atmosphere! This is my fave installment yet... and I've loved them all.

[@lesleyburton9999]

Oh Robbie, thank you , I do enjoy this one specially as i miss West Yorkshire. Love your cheerful commentary and comments. I'd love to be there!

[@bex82uk]

Being a photographer, I'm slightly (OK, very) jealous of the awesome scenery you're capturing here, wow! 😍

[@RobbieCumming]

Rebecca you would’ve loved it!

[@vickijohnson4668]

An oldie i have just watched, fecking brilliant

[@neillawrie9239]

Wonderful job Robbie. Some jaw dropping scenery, Yorkshire folk always bang on about Gods Country, well I see why! Crank on!

[@johnmcgarty7665]

You're the best. Who am I to comment when you do all the work. I have to say negative makes us feel unhappy

[@lleweybyrne]

Some of the scenery on this is just so beautiful. I’m very jealous!

[@stephenmundane]

The Shackleton/Mears of the winter cut, only younger, slimmer and, more importantly, still alive! Cheers Robbie.

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha cheers Stephen!!

[@Quackalott]

Great update and keeping it real as usual Robbie, nice one;)

[@samuellowrey9403]

Great video Robbie! Happy to help out.

[@kevintynan796]

What have the Romans ever done for us? Good to hear your list of good stuff when when your feeling down. I do a gratitude list as well when the gloom visits, always picks up the mood!

[@simonwilkinson4032]

That was some of the most beautiful footage..Well done Robbie, keep it up 😉

[@scruffya4017]

my old stomping ground Yorkshire thanks for the passing through lovely video

[@danieljames2718]

Great Vlog... You make travelling by canals in winter so easy. Keep them coming....

[@michaelpilling9659]

So sorry about that dreadful weather. I hope you weren't too depressed. The second part of the journey was wonderful especially watching the mist break up. Very picturesque. Thanks for taking me along - looking forward to Bingley 5 Rise. Another excellent video. Thanks for taking me along

[@lockontommi]

Great Video, we just came up the 5 rise so looking forward to allthose swing bridges :)

[@roderickpetale1109]

hi Robbie,love your videos,im from Scotland and always take time to speak to narrow boaters,who pass on the canal near my home.you are doing things that other people can only dream about,take care sir rod

[@johnmccormick4437]

Enjoy watching your vlogs Robbie, they flow really well! The winter light and mist looks stunning

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks John that is awesome thank you glad you liked it!

[@mattwillis2434]

This is my favourite Vlog. The scenery is superb, the splendid isolation and all that - just lovely.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Matt very kind! 8^)

[@bravohotel100]

Just subscribed great video (will check out your other videos) I just love Yorkshire spent a year working at LBA airport when on my big OE (Overseas Experience what Kiwi & Australians do when your young) spent a lot of time exploring the countryside and the wonderful pubs (under 50p a pint in those days 1978-1979) I know from a recent UK visit we are talking pounds now) Did a 11 day canal trip a few years ago from Lower Hyford up to Warwick and return with 4 grandsons & my son and his wife we hired a 69ft boat which had heaps of room but was a bit tricky on some of the bends and it was summer well for a couple of days so I know what you mean when its wet and being winter at the moment rather you than me are you spending the winter on the boat cheers from NZ Brian

[@RobbieCumming]

Hello Brian wow thats great, really glad the video brought back those lovely memories (especially about pints being 50p!) I am indeed spending winter on the boat, same as many others - although I suspect roughly 50% of boats in total are only inhabited in summer

[@jonathancecil2887]

Brilliant video as usual! I keep coming back to watch this one! The colours on the trees after around 11.36 were fantastic. I'll be joining you on the waterways soon as house now sold and buying my own narrowboat in January! Soooo looking forward to it. Really impressed you compose your own music too.

[@RobbieCumming]

Aw thanks Jonathan that is really good to hear (and thanks for getting the views up!!) - plus you are getting your own boat, congrats man! Let's hope 2016 is going to be a better year for us all 8^}

[@trevortutt5069]

Another awesome video with some sensational scenery. Love your work keep em coming.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Trevor will do!

[@johnbrookes2196]

Think we should call that episode 'Robbie conquers the north' as he sails further into the unknown through wind and rain. Great video thanks for your perseverance.

[@RobbieCumming]

Hell yeah John it does feel like that at times although many others have been before me! Thanks for watching!

[@graemegilmour7244]

Hi, I have been enjoying your videos through 2016 and look forward to future ones in the New Year. Brings a whole different prospective to towns and cities, that could never be the same by road. So much would be missed. Thanks

[@RobbieCumming]

Wow, thanks Graeme, yes many more to come 8^D

[@luanncrownover4]

Great video...enjoyed the beautiful scenery! Also enjoyed your grand entrance at the narrowboater Christmas party!

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you Luann isn't it lovely, yes that was fun - hard work but it's paid off and will feature on the next video...

[@mjallenuk]

It's wonderful knowing that a few quid of mine has gone towards helping you strap on... Keep it up ... the good work that is!

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha ha cheers Matt!!

[@scotthammy]

Matt don't be Robbie cumming keep it up jokes.

[@ericsmith8791]

Hi Robbie, you’ve entertained me and my wife for a while now, we love watching your vlogs. So it’s payback time, I have quite a lot of ash logs that are clean and been seasoned for over two years. I’ve even got a few bags of smokeless coal. You can have it all for free when you pass by Birmingham I’ll even cut them to size if you tell me the length and bring them to you. There’s no rush as they’ll stay there for years unless you want them. Keep up the vlogs, Eric.

[@mattsandilands6380]

Beautiful photography Robbie 🙂

[@tessarossi3587]

Caught your BBC prog and now trawling through all your KZbin stuff. I am absolutely hooked, which from a speed freak is something. I love the views and the calmness of life. Sadly I am a not able bodied enough to live a life like yours but I envy you x

[@stephenphillip5656]

Living in Skipton, I am guilty of perhaps taking the upper Aire valley scenery for granted but looking at it from your perspective, I see it anew. I've only recently found your KZbin channel having seen the BBC4 series. Keep on cranking!

[@RobbieCumming]

Ace yes it’s gorgeous welcome aboard!!

[@abiowen7302]

Loved the Christmas meal vlog great to see you arriving in style.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Abi well I couldn't miss that opportunity! The next video will explain a bit more about why I did it!

[@stilcrazychris]

great video. love all the colors of the trees

[@RobbieCumming]

Me too cheers Chris 8^)

[@Duncan23]

This video has really hammered home how lucky I am to live in this area

[@Kiwionwing]

Thanks for the honest vlogs

[@rogerbrown5558]

Just come across your channel. Had to binge watch the lot. Think you need a deck hand. Love your videos and will be waiting for the next, from Auckland, New Zealand here.

[@RobbieCumming]

Welcome aboard Roger! Really good to hear from you, big fan of NZ, have family in Wellington 8^)

[@jpaulrice]

Robbie!!! Enjoyed the video. Gotta tell it like it is. And it was fun to see you and the other boating friends at he Village Buntty party as posted by "Cursing The Cut. I am now going to consider myself an Official Gongoozler as I got to ride on the Falkirk Wheel in Scotland last week. Sure wish I could have been near the Buntty area as I was in London for a day too. Maybe next year.. Take care and stay warm.

[@RobbieCumming]

Wow really??!! Falkirk wheel!?! I'm v jealous - that sounds great! Thanks for watching the video - and 'cursing the cut' (love The new name) he has certainly been v helpful with my Pedelorean video (and with only minimal cursing) 8^D

[@narrowboatapostrophe6120]

hi Robbie, another great one, so peaceful out of season, and its so good to see the bad days along with the good ones, just keeps it real, we will probably wimp out and stay in a marina for 3 or 4 months in the winter, another boat to look at tomorrow, I hope this is the one. Keep up the good work.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Steve! And good luck with the boat buying - let me know if it was a success

[@narrowboatapostrophe6120]

hi Robbie, afraid we couldn't quite agree a price, so still looking, for the time being we will just have to live the dream by watching all the boat-tubers, keep up the good work with the video's. Have you had a go with the gopro yet?

[@RobbieCumming]

I understand, no need to rush, I'm sure the right one will emerge soon enough. GoPro - yes I have, but unfortunately the results weren't too impressive - lots of camera shake and poor light capture but apparently there are settings that can be changed so I will look into it...

[@mandyhays9685]

Remember cruising one Easter on the Rochdale from somewhere before Sowerby Bridge to Hebden Bridge. It was snowing and was so cold I was wearing 3 coats and eating my easter eggs as I cruised.

[@peterdawson2645]

Just browsing some of your old vlogs and came across your freezing wet day at Kildwick. Two of my grandparents are buried in St Andrew's Churchyard and my Dad was born just across the Aire in Crosshills. That swing bridge is really familiar - crossed it many a time! (And boated through it a couple as well.)

[@davelawday6609]

Brilliant thanks ☺️

[@sonic3333]

Thanks Robbie, another great vlog

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you!

[@AndyB59]

Beautiful scenery. Did look a bit parky though! Envy for the boat, not the weather, although that's all part of the deal I s'pose. Good luck at Bingley.

[@earthwizz]

thanks Robbie, another great blog and I am continually gobsmacked by the awesome engineering of the canal network. It's also great seeing the beautiful countryside of Yorkshire in December from here in the subtropics with summer approaching.

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah cheers Robin! So where are you watching from? I have family in wellington, New Zealand

[@RobbieCumming]

Hi Robin, that is interesting, wonder when that was? Cool you're in Oz, I've only been to Sydney area when I was 17 but would love to go again. By the way I tried to reply to your comment but i clicked remove - bloody KZbin doesn't allow an undo/second chance option!

[@earthwizz]

'62, I was 15. I keep having youtube refusing my comments. I worry it thinks I'm a terrorist.

[@michaelhall9722]

Ahoy, I just spotted the Naughty Lass moored up in my local City. Make sure you check out the pubs hidden in the alleyways!

[@RobbieCumming]

Michael Hall Ey up Michael yep shhhh I'm hiding! In plain sight! Love it here so will try and stay a little longer... hmmm winter mooring perhaps??!

[@gwensinclair2387]

Breathtaking! Robbie, you've got a cinematographer's eye and an editor's instinct for selecting the best scenes.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Gwen far too kind much appreciated 🤓

[@tsuchang1]

Thanks Robbie. Your camera work, editing and dialog are very good. Your videos are fun to watch. I will never be there to ride the canals because the cold is NOT my friend, (well, ice in my beverage is good), and I'm toooo old to do all that. Thanks.

[@RobbieCumming]

Hi Stephen, thank you very much! Yes cold+old I imagine is not a great combo! Really glad you enjoyed the videos 8^}

[@ajdahun]

SMOKE EM OUT!! Can't see it in the fog, so no harm, no foul.

[@grahamebelton9832]

That takes me back to my canal days. Brilliant life. You lose all track of time. Cold? Just tie up for a bit and brew up.

[@RobbieCumming]

That's great to hear! Yeah the cold soon goes with a roaring fire as well 8^)

[@lornajaneadventures]

You looked so cold 😩 but the scenery was amazing. Can't wait for the next one

[@RobbieCumming]

Hey lady yeah it was frickin freezin but how gorgeous was the scenery. Next one will be using your footage next week hopefully 8^)

[@lornajaneadventures]

Robbie Cumming ooh that'll be fun

[@stevecooney1361]

Thank you for your latest episode. great viewing 👍

[@RobbieCumming]

You're welcome dude thanks for the comment 8^)

[@ianhawkins33]

Robbie..you've got the nice warm fire.put the kettle on..make a cup of nice hot coffee..and 4 slices of toast.

[@timothygray7412]

Great episode! a little biased because its my home stretch of canal, its a great privilege to live here. Loving the channel Robbie thanks

[@timothygray7412]

I thought the white lion pub at Kildwick might get pub of the week its a great pint, good food and there is a dog that sits up on a tall stool at the bar!

[@RobbieCumming]

I think it’s the only pub there isn’t it! The problem for me is always atmosphere, and on my visit to that pub I felt it a bit depressing, no one there when I went in, the bar lady not very welcoming, pub ‘garden’ was a state, food was ok, the decor more aimed at a gastropub audience; generally not for me and not worth mentioning I thought. But that was over 2 1/2 years ago now - sounds like it’s changed a lot since!!

[@charlescain7962]

Just found your channel, subed. LOL, sometimes life just sucks, but then, we wouldn't appreciate the good times.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Charles, thanks for subscribing- and for the wise words - I agree.

[@ddoubletap3815]

Looks like the cut & the swing bridges were testing you there mate, great vid :)

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks bud

[@riksharps1972]

Another great Vlog, Robbie. I love them. The scenery in this one was particularly spectacular and the rain was no bother from this side of the monitor :-) Nearly bought a 65'er earlier this year and your coverage of the L&L has persuaded me to restrict myself to 62'. Keep up the great work! BTW: Pub of the week will most definitely be checked out when I eventually follow in your damp footsteps.....

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Rik great to hear that. Good luck with your boat find, I think 62' sounds more sensible - I have seen boats that are as long as 72' and I just think 'why'?!!!

[@Pedelorean]

Another great video Robbie - I could almost feel the cold coming through the computer screen! Brrrrrrrr! :) Amazing scenery though and the misty scenes were great. BTW - when you're using the suction cup with your GoPro camera I'd really recommend having some kind of backup leash or buoyancy attached to it - just in case you knock it off while going under a bridge, etc. You really don't want to be fishing about the bottom of the canal for your lovely, new camera! Keep up the good work :)

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Andrew great advice! The next video I feel may be right up your street... 8;^)

[@bigmort6916]

Thanx for sharing x

[@RobbieCumming]

You are very welcome!

[@user-nd2zb4np8u]

hi robbie im rob from llangollen really enjoy your videos i had a canal boat on liverpool leeds

[@olliekendall4947]

Loved the music in this episode. 👍

[@RobbieCumming]

Ah thanks Ollie!🎶

[@Ad3Collins]

Thanks Robbie, another great vlog. If you get that Down i'll swap with you from a flat in the West Midlands anytime. Keep it up mate.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Ade I might take you up on that offer if I can get a bath and do me washing ha ha!!

[@drummingriffin]

"Tomorrow, after a few more pints"......I like your thinking lol

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers 🍻 drummingriffin !

[@paultelegdi2360]

I know you live by cranking it; for me it's keeping it real. So, you have to show the good as well as the bad and ugly. And you did and achieved a good video.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Paul, that’s always the goal, glad you said that.

[@ashleygage39]

I'm from bingley lovely little walk ont canal with me dogs 🐕

[@Timanator]

Really good filming styles here!

[@RobbieCumming]

Thank you 8^D

[@ade9685]

Freaking awesome vlog Rob, the falling leaves sequence and the sunny autumn colours were truly great pieces of filming. Well put together and the backing music is on the button. Who is it on your backing music you have used many a time? The tracks go with your choice of content wonderfully. Keep em coming always a good watch.

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Ade!! I'm a bit embarrassed to say but yeah it's me, I write and record all the tracks myself on garage band, and some are by my brother Charlie and other friends 8^}

[@ade9685]

Blimey Charlie in that case double hats off to you Rob.. your talent knows no bounds!

[@davidbutler4363]

Lovely scenery,shame about the weather robbie 😁👍👏👏👏

[@timothygray7412]

its the only weather we have in these parts david :-)

[@epj900]

Hello mate ,another nice video. I'm afraid i just couldn't put up with the racket of that Lister of yours, can't you put some sound deadening material around it? I know it's air cooled, but at least a lid over it would help (me)lol

[@RobbieCumming]

I'll try something different on the next one (lapel mic should cut out all the background noise)

[@paulayala4816]

I know London has the royal family, some interesting sites and history, but the countryside of the UK is just gorgeous, "it's really what I want see one day." I like your standards for Pub-of-the-week, even though there was none in this video. Good people, beers, music and food, what more do you really need? Believe it or not, we used to have some good pubs out here in southern California at one time.

[@ThisNarrowboatAdventure]

Robbie so beautiful! I wish i had been on that cruise with you !

[@ThisNarrowboatAdventure]

"mamouth epic crankathon"

[@snappyfish]

Gotta love goretex!

[@snappyfish]

and once you have experienced Gortex, nothing else will do £$€$£$€£

[@tph2558]

Grate vids Robbie make no wonder your cold you come from Dorset to Yorkshire in November and your right on top of the Pennines You should come in June July August and stay a couple of weeks, You are quite well served by trains in Skipton as you can take the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle line to Leeds and then the main east coast trains to London but come again but you have to contend with all the tourists so it gets quite packed

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers for commenting Tommey and yes I would love to come back in summer. Although tbh at the moment it is colder down south than it is up here in Yorkshire! Plus my boat is tonnes warmer than house where I grew up - no double glazing ice on the inside of the windows dad being tight with the heating etc - so actually as long as the fires going it's all good!!

[@tph2558]

Thanks for your reply Robbie You must have the explorer instinct in you that I had forty years ago keep up the videoing I really enjoy them you are a natural

[@bobahlberg6360]

OMG NO PUB OF THE WEEK!!! LOL

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha sorry Bob!!

[@peteon4wheels627]

Robbie, if your key gets stuck next time, just use a lighter to heat it up, sorted mate.

[@yakacm]

Did you ever do the Anderton Boat Lift? Me and my mates used it in the early 80's when we went on barge holiday, 5 Liverpool scallies and I was the oldest at 18, lol. The lift was decrepit then, when we used it I believe it was the last year it was in use before it had a major overhaul that took several years.

[@RobbieCumming]

I’ve been there but didn’t want to go on the Weaver yet so didn’t. One day!

[@yakacm]

@@RobbieCumming yeah that's right it was the Weaver. If you want to travel thru the backyard of chemical factories for a good 24 hours then the river Weaver is for you. Saying that all those chemical plants are probably closed down these days, as I say it was a good 30 years + when we went. We were headed for Wales. Going over that Llangollen Aqueduct is an experience, I have never been so frightened in all my life. It must be nearly 200 feet in the air, and the side next to the boat, IE the non towpath side, you are literally inches from the edge, I fucking shat me'sen, I can't emphasise how terror inducing it was, and it's long too so it takes IDK 10-15 minutes to cross.

[@davidife597]

Awesome film as expected, I enjoy every minute, no pub of the week?

[@RobbieCumming]

Yeah David there really weren't any that ticked my boxes this time. Got a great one for the next vlog though!

[@orcaflotta7867]

Lighting in the mist scenes is b00tiful!!!

[@RobbieCumming]

Yeah I lucked out that morning! Thanks Orca!

[@MikeKeelty69]

Hey Robbie, Your stuff is amazing! Did the NICHOLSON GUIDE not give you a heads up on what to expect? Keep it up!Mike

[@RobbieCumming]

Wow thank you Mike very kind!! The Nicholson guides are helpful but not that good... 8^D

[@adrianjohnson1984]

Sorry the Yorkshire weather is not to ya liking, but nice Vlog Robbie. I forgot about narrow boat Helen that moored in Leeds. nice to see ya on Davies Vlog. Give me a shout it i need anything wile you are around, and i will only be glad to help you out.

[@RobbieCumming]

Cheers Adrian much appreciated - weather ok now though isn't it! 8^)

[@highfive7689]

Absolutely beautiful countryside! But why would you need to book ahead to open those locks?? Well next time you'll get thru!

[@RobbieCumming]

I’m pretty sure it’s because the CRT lock them so that they can control the water usage, and maybe protect from (presumably windlass-wielding) vandals, sorry I didn’t explain properly!

[@tanyaroyredcar]

Robbie, Hi. Great vids. Question: how did you operate that swing bridge at 11:04 ? You were moored on the other side, how did you get back to your boat after opening.. thanks R & T

[@RobbieCumming]

Hey! Well to be honest I can’t remember!! I have such a bad memory, hence the idea for these vlogs in the first place! I think it was attached to a chain, so once you’ve pushed it open you can then pull it back across. 8^)

[@tanyaroyredcar]

Thanks for the prompt reply Robbie. We're looking at doing Leeds to Skipton and back in early December and it looks like this will be a challenge - having to book Bingley 3 & 5 for example. Any tips or suggestions would be gratefully received. Thanks Roy and Tanya

[@RobbieCumming]

Just watch the vlogs, there’s loads of tips there, but as long as you aren’t in a mad rush you should be fine - although you will need to first check the stoppages lists on the Canal and River Trust website!

[@colinsaunders7499]

Rob just thought, but how about a small rowing boat or kayak for the swing bridges?? xx

[@RobbieCumming]

Interesting idea Colin!!!

[@karlosthejackel69]

Hello mate, Whats the book you was going through at the beginning of this video. I think I will order a copy. Thanks, Karl

[@RobbieCumming]

Hi Karl - it's the latest edition of the Collins waterways guide to North West and the Pennines (map book 5)

[@TestEngineer1982]

....and on the 7th day, God created Yorkshire....

[@davidcollishaw2771]

How dare you, we were first on the todo list after light.

[@JPinFuerteventura]

I do miss the wonderful English scenery but I don't miss that weather one bit. I hope you didn't have to wait the full 72 hours to get up that flight.

[@RobbieCumming]

Unfortunately JP yes I did - and then some! This was all filmed a couple of weeks ago actually, and I am just filming the next leg today where I am going down the lock flight...

[@JPinFuerteventura]

Ouch

[@alan6832]

wear more layers, I often wear 10 layers, under a great big, 100% waterproof, nonwoven, vinyl or polyurethane rainsuit. I find anything woven like gore-tex will eventually soak through. It's a bit sweaty and you feel like the Michelin Man, but it's toasty warm in just about anything. Ski goggles might help too.

[@BlueJon1975]

Pronounced perfectly

[@DoubleOld7]

Just remember that the worst day boating is still better then the best day in sticks & bricks (as we say in America).

[@Riddlestar01]

Hi Robbie, when do you start No. 12? Juergen from Germany

[@RobbieCumming]

Hi Juergen great to hear from you! Tomorrow I hope... 8^}

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

This ain’t for the timid, is it? 😬😂 Were those sheep even alive! 🥶🤣 As far as keys, I always tied them around my neck or had a retractable key loop on my belt during my building maintenance days. Can you do that here?

[@RobbieCumming]

Yes possibly good idea - I have used my wallet/key chain in the past too but wasn’t as safe 😜

[@Tazonsax]

Forgive my ignorance, land dweller here, but how do you operate a swing bridge? You moor your boat on one side but the swing bridge appears to be on the opposite side? Have you mastered the art of walking on water? Please explain.

[@RobbieCumming]

Hi Tazonsax no I wish I could walk on water - that would be very handy for when you can't moor on the right side (which is most times - and due to landowners not wanting to give up their land for bollards/landing space). Looking at 9:35 on this video - this was filmed after mooring the 'wrong' side and then what I did was to just give the bridge a hopeful shove so it would open enough to pass through! Most of my videos have swing bridges in them if you wanted to see different kinds!

[@danonthecut2351]

Great videos Robbie. Very inspiring and informative. Plan to have my own boat in a couple of years and soaking up as much info as I can. Subbed and supported for a Christmas beer on me :)

[@RobbieCumming]

Exciting, yep more info than ever to soak up these days - best way to learn (imho) is to borrow someone else's boat for a while if you can, or join local facebook boat groups and offer to help out other boaters (we always appreciate help!). Thank you so much for supporting the vlog and welcome aboard! 8^)

[@danonthecut2351]

Looking to help out on the canals a little more on my days off and currently looking for a new career within the canal world. Armed with a new CV I'm visiting as many marinas and yards as possible. Figure you don't know until you ask and a good excuse to see meet folks and see some nice boats. Happy Xmas!

[@RobbieCumming]

Great idea Dan, best of luck and happy Chrimbus to you too 8^D

[@snappyfish]

Once that fire is lit inside is it genuinely warm, as toast?

[@RobbieCumming]

Too warm. I mean, I like it warm but sometimes it's too warm! Ha ha seriously I have to open all the windows some days!

[@limitless1692]

yesterday ... more like a week ago :D

[@jasonbrant6394]

It is a glorious canal but the swing bridges do ruin the feel of the canal ,most can't be opened by one person there so in need of repair. A difficult time for any single hander.

[@barbarapearce9738]

Awesome scenery! What music are you using? Cheers :-)

[@RobbieCumming]

Isn't it just - I actually forgot to film some of it as it was so beautiful I just had to enjoy it for myself! I write and record all the music in this episode (apart from the song I use at 2:16 which is by my brother Charlie!)

[@abritandhisbikeinpoland6802]

What model gopro do you have Robbie?

[@RobbieCumming]

Now I have a 4. That was a 3 though. Not a fan I have to say - the images are always quite washed out and the stabilisation is terrible (although they’ve finally fixed that on the 7 I see).

[@abritandhisbikeinpoland6802]

@@RobbieCumming ok, thanks alot

[@jamesbutterson5218]

Good gawd! I hope you have rebuilt the engine by now 😵 very hard to watch with the sound up ⛵👌💨 love the videos though 💚

[@RobbieCumming]

Ha ha no not yet but it’s on my list of ‘could have if I had lots of money to spend’! Thanks for watching the videos, I really do struggle with the sound levels but lately have been getting a lot better I think.

[@darryljames0111]

Great video mate! Do I have to donate another whole pound to get on the crew list? 😂

[@RobbieCumming]

Darryl! Sorry mate I didn't put you down but I will next time! It was because of the comments things (and my poor memory!) Sorry bud!!!

[@darryljames0111]

Haha, its okay buddy. Keep up the great vlogs!

[@RobbieCumming]

Thanks Dar and cheers for staying with us!

[@Guitargodjosh]

Robbie how long did it take to get from Barnoldswick to Skipton?

[@RobbieCumming]

I don’t remember I’m really sorry!

[@Guitargodjosh]

@@RobbieCumming no worries. Guessing by your video it was less than a day?

[@RobbieCumming]

Yeah I think that sounds right 👍

[@Guitargodjosh]

@@RobbieCumming what is the law on drinking alcohol whilst driving a narrowboat? Been told its a grey Area

[@RobbieCumming]

Not sure worth looking up that one as I would only hazard a guess such as if a fatal accident occurred then you would most likely be charged for drinking/driving