Vlogs
A collection of vlogs from the UK canal network. If you have a vlog that you would like to be included, please contact us and let us know!
What Did Happen to our Narrowboat Plus What do we miss about the Canals?
17 April 2026 - Narrowboat Life Unlocked
We are still waiting for our new narrowboat and we visit the canals and chat about what we miss. We visit Carefree Cruising to look at share boats and see...
I Probably Shouldn't Show These Secret Canal Escapes...
17 April 2026 - The Mindful Narrowboat
There are not many places where you can truly escape from the world for a while. Well, in this vlog I reveal three places on the UK Canals and Rivers...
How Technology can Detect Embankment Issues
17 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Todays latest on the Whitchurch canal breach and how it could have been avoided with new equipment. We look at Seismic Surveys, Ground Penetrating Radar, electrical resistivity and even microgravity...
She Had 2 Days to Learn a Narrowboat… Was It Enough? 😬
16 April 2026 - The Narrowboat Pirate
Can you really learn to drive a narrowboat in just 2 days? In this video, we head to Debdale Wharf Marina where Gabby takes on a Helmsman’s course with the...
Ep 144 Finaly, We Head Off For Ripon, getting back into the swing of things!
16 April 2026 - Lock on TOMMi
🚤 After a full YEAR off the water, we're finally back where we belong – aboard narrowboat TOMMi! Join us and our brilliant friends on narrowboat Mr Doo for our...
What A Journey It’s Been! Ep 172
15 April 2026 - One Day More Aboard
What a journey it’s been to reach the end of the navigable River Thames at Lechlade. Join us onboard Narrowboat One Day More as we complete our adventure upstream on...
Whitchurch Breach - Your Questions Answered
15 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Todays question and answers on the Whitchurch canal breach, where we discuss ground samples, culverts, profiles, drones and the construction of the compound and the replacement embankment. We look at...
Clearing the Whitchurch Breach
14 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Todays latest on the Whitchurch canal breach, where ground samples are being taken to determine the reason the canal breached. We look at ground penetrating tracked vehicles and see them...
Lichfield Canal lift bridge live stream
14 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
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13 April 2026 - Lock on TOMMi
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She's Alive again 120 yr old showman's wagon| Fulltime Narrowboat life #boatlife #narrowboat #canal
12 April 2026 - Art in the corridor
Welcome back to Art in the Corridor (ep.108) *****All links and links to our SHOP can be found at the bottom of this description. Welcome back to Art in the...
IS THIS THE MOST HAUNTED TREE IN THE UK? 24 HOURS EXPLORING THE WITCHY SITES OF SAILSBURY
12 April 2026 - The Ritual Kitchen with Laura May
If you have any suggestions of where else I should take my FOLKLORE TOURlet me know in the comments! Don't forget to follow me on kickstarter - I have a...
Narrowboating through an Historic Port and Museum at Ellesmere Port
12 April 2026 - Minimal List
Our vlog of the National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOoBtSRLGHQ From: Ellesmere Port Junction and lower basin To: Chester Waterways: Shropshire Union Canal Date Filmed: 16th May 2025 •Become a...
Electric Narrowboat Walkthrough. And it broke down! It's Me! Trusted With A Remote Control? No260
12 April 2026 - Narrowboat Natterings
Always wanted to navigate an Electric Narrowboat and it didn't disappoint! Even navigated it through a lock with its own remote control! Lumpy (Paul) and Mrs Lumsden (Paula) had the...
Canal Revival - Strengthening the Waterways
11 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Join me as we meet the @wiltsberkscanaltrust to see the fantastic progress they are making in Swindon to repair the banks and prevent a canl breach. We see the River...
The Hidden Cost of Canal Boat Ownership | After 5 Years Ep. 4
11 April 2026 - Widebeam and Wellingtons
Owning a canal boat isn’t just about the purchase price — and after five years of owning our widebeam, we’ve learned that the real cost of canal boat ownership goes...
We Came for the Mooring… Stayed for the Curry!
11 April 2026 - Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey
We head off to Romiley—a brand new stop for us on the canal 🚤 We weren’t sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a great little mooring...
395. Blimey! I actually went for a cruise on my tiny narrowboat!
10 April 2026 - CruisingTheCut
On a random day in mid-March, the sun decided to shine so as I was aboard the boat, I decided to give it a run up the canal, the first...
How NOT to do a Big Canal Lock Flight - 360
10 April 2026 - Boat Time
We're continuing our epic narrowboat journey across the UK's canal to get our boat blacked. We've enjoyed some easy-going cruises for a little while, and now it's time to tackle...
Beautiful Narrowboats arriving at the National Waterways Boat Museum
10 April 2026 - Narrowboat Life Unlocked
Come with us to the Ellesmere Port Boat Museum as they celebrate the 50 year anniversary, it's the 47th year of the historic boat gatherings and we chat to the...
Our Rent Free Home is an Embarrassment! #279
10 April 2026 - The Mindful Narrowboat
There is no rent to pay on a narrowboat home that continuously cruises the UK canals but the reality is our home is on public display and maintaining it so...
Narrowboating with the Big Ships
9 April 2026 - Minimal List
This the next part of our adventure on the Manchester Ship Canal. I wish it wasn't so expensive to do this trip as it really is a wonderful journey and...
Prepare to Be Boarded 🏴☠️ Is This the UK’s Prettiest Canal?
9 April 2026 - The Narrowboat Pirate
Join us as we explore the beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal… this time on a hire boat 🚤 We were invited to spend the day aboard a friend’s hire boat,...
It’s The Same Old Problem! NARROWBOAT LIFE On The RIVER THAMES Ep 171
8 April 2026 - One Day More Aboard
It's the biggest challenge when cruising the River Thames, but it's still so worth it! Join us join board Narrowboat One Day More as we head upstream on the River...
Fighting Knights - Alicante Castle - Spain - Wish you were here! #travel #alicante
6 April 2026 - Yet Another Canal Adventure
Dotted around the Castillo de Santa Barbara are metal sculptures of knights. A visual representation of what life was once like in this massive citadel sat on the moutain watching...
Narrowboating with the Big Ships!
5 April 2026 - Minimal List
From: Latchford Locks To: Ellesmere Port Waterways: Manchester Ship Canal Date Filmed: 15th May 2025 •Become a member of our YouTube channel for early access, priority replies, extra content, discounts...
Fifty Shades of Grey on a Narrowboat! Well 2 shades in a Narrowboat Engine Bay Anyway! No 259
5 April 2026 - Narrowboat Natterings
Narrowboat engine bay made clean and ready for replacement engine! Still at Taft Wharf on the Trent & Mersey Canal between Rugeley and Great Heywood, Lumpy finishes painting his empty...
The UK's newest Canal Lock - Chesterfield Canal
4 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Join me at Staveley Canal Basin and the New Keith Ayling Lock as we look at the incredible progress of the Chesterfield Canal Trust, New Locks, New Bridges and new...
Things We Didn’t Worry About...But Should Have | Canal Boat Ownership Ep. 3
4 April 2026 - Widebeam and Wellingtons
When we bought our canal boat, we focused on the obvious things — layout, space, and how it looked. But what we didn’t fully think about at the time… was...
We Didn't Think We Could Do This (Narrowboat Engine Service) - 359
3 April 2026 - Boat Time
Life on a narrowboat requires constant maintenance. There's always something to do to keep your tiny off-grid home moving along the UK's canals. In this episode we tackle another engine...
16 Locks in One Go! 💪 The Ultimate Canal Workout
3 April 2026 - Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey
We take on 16 locks in one go, descending Marple Locks, with Maxine working every lock, Steve steering, and Mexi supervising Today we take on a BIG one… 💪 16...
These Narrowboats are Changing Lives - Accessible Boating
2 April 2026 - The Narrowboat Pirate
Today I visited something really special on the Llangollen Canal… and it completely changed how I see canal boating. The Lyneal Trust run fully accessible narrowboats, making it possible for...
IS THIS THE WITCHIEST PLACE IN THE WORLD? COZY UK COUNTRYSIDE TRIP | SPOOKY FOREST
2 April 2026 - The Ritual Kitchen with Laura May
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The beautiful Bala Lake Railway
2 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Today I’m visiting the wonderful Bala Lake Railway where they are hoping to extend the railway very soon! As always they could do with your help. Donations can be made...
Living on a boat with a semi stray cat - vlog 104
2 April 2026 - Bobbing Along
Apologies if you were expecting our DIY engine service video, because we made a mistake and this everyday marina life video comes first! Engine service will be next months video....
Tiny Narrowboat on a very big Canal
1 April 2026 - Minimal List
Its a big adventure day for little Narrowboat Perseverance. We are travelling along the vast Manchester Ship Canal from Salford to Ellesmere Port. This video takes us as far as...
The Mistakes That Caused The Canal Breach
1 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Todays latest on the Whitchurch canal breach, All the questions answered on this catostophy when and why the canal may have breached. From Culverts to sheet piling to the brickwork...
Mexi the Boat Dog Greeting Me.
1 April 2026 - Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey
When I get back and Me I spots me. Can’t beat it. #canalboatlife #narrowboatlife...
Whitchurch Breach HUGE NEWS
31 March 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Todays latest on the Whitchurch canal breach, where ground samples are being taken to determine the reason the canal breached. we also find the missing culvert that may or may...