Canal Boat Diaries

[bitchstewie]

Anyone watch this?

One of a few series that for some reason absolutely captivates me

[Grandad Gaz]

Yes, I’m also watching

I don’t know why, but I find it very relaxing and easy to watch. Only came across it recently by chance.

[Cyder]

I’m the same, was watching it in bed the other night and even my missus commented that it was quite a relaxing watch. Got an urge to go boating now though.

[nellystew]

I like watching Foxes Afloat

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCkaFsF378jNuL2xmZMH...

Good mix of fun, facts and narrowboats.

[dukeboy749r]

Definitely a guilty pleasure 'watch'. The one I watched (Monday night?), was absolutely vivid on a 4k screen - really captivating. Must watch the others (if there are more).

[Scrump]

Which channel is showing this?

[mike74]

I do enjoy it, no melodrama or manufactured jeopardy like you get on many similar programmes.

you could almost describe it as a bit boring, but that's where it's charm and appeal lie.

[mike74]

Scrump said:

Which channel is showing this?

BBC, he also has his own youtube channel

[The Mad Monk]

mike74 said:

Scrump said:

Which channel is showing this?

BBC, he also has his own youtube channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJASnkUsECmCJdfkmoD8AAw

[Pieman68]

Love it. So relaxing.

It's the wedding anniversary in July - 5 years. I'm toying with the idea of renting a day boat from Skipton and just taking the wife for a relaxing day out on the Leeds-Liverpool

[The Mad Monk]

If you enjoy this sort of thing, have a look at Cruising The Cut. Very professionally done.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6SNxiLzSlh8e0yjn...

[towser44]

nellystew said:

I like watching Foxes Afloat

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCkaFsF378jNuL2xmZMH...

Good mix of fun, facts and narrowboats.

Met the Foxes twice the other week on the Weaver near Winsford. They put a hell of a lot of effort into the filming and keeping the boat clean!

[Chris Type R]

The Mad Monk said:

If you enjoy this sort of thing, have a look at Cruising The Cut. Very professionally done.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6SNxiLzSlh8e0yjn...

I also watch this chap who has recently started his a canal boat lifestyle and youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/NarrowboatCruisingLifest...

[rfisher]

Must be fairly unpleasant in Winter if you live on the boat all year round.

It's about time someone invented automatic locks as well.

After 3 or 4 of those on a trip I'd be getting cross.

He wasn't happy when he fell in was he?

Could be a bit dangerous if the boat moved towards you and pinned you to the wall.

Otherwise a great watch, with a beer in hand.

Much better than watching Tim and Pru on Great Canal Journeys.

Timmy comes across as a bit of an ass on that quite a lot.

[Fundoreen]

Its what people on car forums refuse to admit. Travelling somewhere a 2mph is a very pleasant experience.
Government need to take a look at this as pretty much all road safety/environmental issues can be addressed.

[Chris Type R]

rfisher said:

He wasn't happy when he fell in was he?

Could be a bit dangerous if the boat moved towards you and pinned you to the wall.

On this video the vlogger recounts a canal (well tunnel) death - sounds horrible for the family.

[woodypup59]

Many people have died in the UK canals.

The combination of 30 tons of boat, 60,000 gallons of water, heavy equipment and 10+ foot drops onto stone/concrete make it somewhat hazardous for the unwary. Fences and railings have often proved to be a hindrance / hazard in themselves.

We are encouraged (by CaRT) to wear life jackets, but to be honest, you can stand up in the narrow canals if you fall in. Its what you hit your head on as you fall in that counts, or if you get crushed between boat and bank.

[rfisher]

I used to quite fancy living on a canal boat when I was a student.

Very nearly bought a boat (£12k as I recall).

Watching this programme has convinced me that I was right not to bother.

It looks like hard work, so fun in the short term over summer for a holiday maybe, but as a life choice, pretty tough.

[Bacon Is Proof]

It's not for everyone, but it's not that hard work you just need to make sure you always have enough fuel to keep you warm.
Chopping logs with a bloody Mary or two isn't what I'd call hard work.

[croyde]

I've only done a week at the time on the Broads and always enjoy it but I went 3 weeks ago and it was freezing at night in my cabin.

Put me off the idea of living on one when I can't afford renting a flat anymore. How do you get your clothes dry?

Watched his programme the other day. I presume they are all on iPlayer as I really enjoyed it.