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!

How we spend a summer's day on our narrowboat - 314

How we spend a summer's day on our narrowboat - 314

29 July 2025 - Boat Time

With the summer weather finally here, we're soaking up the heatwave sunshine on the canals. In today’s video, we spend time exploring our mooring in Gailey, checking out nearby garden...

I took the GoPro*

I took the GoPro*

28 July 2025 - Flow with Mylo

* the following video is not and advertisement or endorsement. The 2015 video that planted a seed about the Red Sea! https://youtu.be/c61TMR1Lxqc So glad we made it back there… After...

New things are happening on this boat |Fulltime Narrowboat life #boatlife #narrowboat #canal

New things are happening on this boat |Fulltime Narrowboat life #boatlife #narrowboat #canal

27 July 2025 - Art in the corridor

Welcome back to Art in the Corridor (ep.85) This week Ant starts his first week of something new, It feels good to try something new, especially as it takes up...

I Dedicated a Year of my life to Kitchen Witchcraft. Here’s What Came of It.

I Dedicated a Year of my life to Kitchen Witchcraft. Here’s What Came of It.

27 July 2025 - The Ritual Kitchen with Laura May

KITCHEN MAGIC; 65 Enchanting Recipes for a Cozy, Witchy Kitchen is out on September 4th but you can pre order it now using this link - https://geni.us/KitchenMagic Thank you so...

Is it the Dirtiest, Run Down Canal in Birmingham? Pt 2 Helping Fishing Youtubers Make a Film. No224

Is it the Dirtiest, Run Down Canal in Birmingham? Pt 2 Helping Fishing Youtubers Make a Film. No224

27 July 2025 - Narrowboat Natterings

This is part 2 of when the Lumsdens cruised up into Birmingham with Tom and Sean from fishing YouTube channel, SnaggedBro. We get to see the progress and impact of...

Sunshine, Foraging & a Beautiful Cruise to Great Haywood

Sunshine, Foraging & a Beautiful Cruise to Great Haywood

26 July 2025 - Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey

In this vlog, we enjoy a glorious summer cruise to Great Haywood, soaking in the stunning countryside and spotting butterflies along the way. 🦋 The sunshine brought out the best...

Rebuilding London's Lost Link

Rebuilding London's Lost Link

26 July 2025 - Court Above The Cut

Rebuilding the Wey and Arun canal at rooks hill, a new bridge construction by the volunteers and Waterway Recovery Groups to restore the old link taking shipping from London to...

Hundreds of Boaters Spoke Out | Here's What We Found Out! | 190

Hundreds of Boaters Spoke Out | Here's What We Found Out! | 190

26 July 2025 - Widebeam and Wellingtons

We’ve heard from HUNDREDS of canal boaters — and what they’ve shared is shocking. From flaking paint to rust problems and poor workmanship, the reality behind many new boats is...

INSPIRED BY NATURE RELAXING VLOG - episode 107

INSPIRED BY NATURE RELAXING VLOG - episode 107

26 July 2025 - Inspired by Nature

On this episode... I get high in nature! Leaving my narrowboat floating home, I head off with my friend to walk and climb up The Great Ridge in the Peak...

10 YEARS on YouTube!!

10 YEARS on YouTube!!

25 July 2025 - CruisingTheCut

A quick note to mark my ten year anniversary of this channel on YouTube and to say thank you to anyone who has ever watched and enjoyed my videos. Cheers!...

I cruised my narrowboat on my own... It went a bit wrong - 313

I cruised my narrowboat on my own... It went a bit wrong - 313

25 July 2025 - Boat Time

Ever wondered what it's like living on a narrowboat in the UK? After 4 years living and continuously cruising on our off-grid floating home, I'm left on my own to...

We nearly gave up our Narrowboat Dream | But friends save us

We nearly gave up our Narrowboat Dream | But friends save us

25 July 2025 - Narrowboat Life Unlocked

We get stopped travelling into Stone, Sebastian runs away, our week on the canals nearly breaks us after the events of the past week, a fight nearly breaks out, but...

Hiding Out From an Intense Rainstorm In My Narrowboat Home #248

Hiding Out From an Intense Rainstorm In My Narrowboat Home #248

25 July 2025 - The Mindful Narrowboat

We have to move our narrowboat home to a floating pontoon while we wait out thunder and heavy rainstorms this week. Join me to experience life on a narrowboat in...

This was NOT the plan | More Canal Closures | River Festival

This was NOT the plan | More Canal Closures | River Festival

24 July 2025 - The Narrowboat Pirate

Come along as I cruise my narrowboat from Winsford to Northwich on the beautiful River Weaver, sharing how I make my vlogs on the move — including the camera gear...

Ep 142 Final Cruise on the Stainforth & Keadby Canal: Reflections & Future Hopes | Lock On Tommi

Ep 142 Final Cruise on the Stainforth & Keadby Canal: Reflections & Future Hopes | Lock On Tommi

24 July 2025 - Lock on TOMMi

Join us on our emotional final cruise for a while as we navigate the serene Stainforth & Keadby Canal from Bramwith Junction to Blue Water Marina in Thorne. In this...

Fradley to Rugeley – TV Fame, Kind Lock Keepers & a Lock Lost to HS2

Fradley to Rugeley – TV Fame, Kind Lock Keepers & a Lock Lost to HS2

23 July 2025 - Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey

In this vlog, we leave the vibrant Fradley Junction after a great weekend of trading and meeting so many friendly faces. As we cruise through Armitage towards Rugeley, we enjoy...

Narrowboat life isn’t always about making progress - 312

Narrowboat life isn’t always about making progress - 312

22 July 2025 - Boat Time

Sometimes life on a narrowboat slows right down, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Whether it's for family, occasions, or just wanting a breather, there's many reasons why you...

We needed a break

We needed a break

21 July 2025 - Flow with Mylo

After a tree narrowly hitting our boat and the British winter starting to bite, Tam and i decided to take a little break somewhere warm... our first holiday abroad for...

Leaving What You Love NARROWBOAT LIFE On The Caldon Canal Ep 152

Leaving What You Love NARROWBOAT LIFE On The Caldon Canal Ep 152

21 July 2025 - One Day More Aboard

After almost 4 years of calling our narrowboat home it never gets easier. The time has come to untie the ropes again and move on to the next adventure just...

Watching the swallows swoop over the water. #narrowboatlife

Watching the swallows swoop over the water. #narrowboatlife

21 July 2025 - Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey

Sat at the back of the boat listening to roble of thunder and watching the birds makes me realise how lucky we are. #narrowboatlife #canalboatlife...

Moorings Transformation - Our Oasis

Moorings Transformation - Our Oasis

21 July 2025 - A Very Narrow Journey

Creating a relaxing place next to our narrowboat...

We need to re-giggle our boat life work life| Fulltime Narrowboat life #boatlife #narrowboat #canal

We need to re-giggle our boat life work life| Fulltime Narrowboat life #boatlife #narrowboat #canal

20 July 2025 - Art in the corridor

Welcome back to Art in the Corridor (ep.85) This week has brought to light an ongoing struggle, and that is finding a balance on a 50ft Narrowboat with two humans...

375A. Overtaken on the River Trent - tiny narrowboat goes from Newark to Stoke Lock.

375A. Overtaken on the River Trent - tiny narrowboat goes from Newark to Stoke Lock.

20 July 2025 - CruisingTheCut

Part 2 of my trip to bring the narrowboat Gentian down from Lincoln to the East Midlands, here I move it from Newark-upon-Trent to Stoke Lock which is not a...

This Is Why Summer Feels So Magical on a Narrowboat in the English Countryside

This Is Why Summer Feels So Magical on a Narrowboat in the English Countryside

20 July 2025 - thistinylife

The hazy days of summer are here, and life on the canals is looking beautiful. Come with us for a quiet journey through the English countryside — a slow, golden...

Fast Narrowboat From Stourport to Tewkesbury. Full Route in 16 Minutes! River Severn Smashed. No 223

Fast Narrowboat From Stourport to Tewkesbury. Full Route in 16 Minutes! River Severn Smashed. No 223

20 July 2025 - Narrowboat Natterings

Stourport to Tewksbury by Narrowboat takes around 6 to 7 hours. This has been sped up with the aid of editing to allow you to see the full route including...

Boats Block the Canal & Trading at Fradley – Sunshine, Cruising & Great Company!

Boats Block the Canal & Trading at Fradley – Sunshine, Cruising & Great Company!

19 July 2025 - Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey

We cruise into Fradley Junction on a sunny day, only to find boats across the canal! 🚢⛔ But after a bit of careful manoeuvring, we make our way through and...

London's Lost Link

London's Lost Link

19 July 2025 - Court Above The Cut

Tonight we look at the canal to save England against the French forces of Napoleon. Was it a worthwile canal? did the Russians finish the canal by saving Moscow? We...

How to Keep Cool on a Canal Boat | Summer Survival Guide | 189

How to Keep Cool on a Canal Boat | Summer Survival Guide | 189

19 July 2025 - Widebeam and Wellingtons

It hit 30°C on the boat — and yes, we felt it. 🥵 In this raw and honest “day in the life” video, we take you along with us as...

This is why narrowboat life is better with friends - 311

This is why narrowboat life is better with friends - 311

18 July 2025 - Boat Time

We've been cruising our narrowboat with our good friends Rob & Isabelle for a few months now, so to celebrate our flotilla, this episode is all about how much better...

We need to get our Narrowboat off the Froghall Arm of the Caldon Canal Now!

We need to get our Narrowboat off the Froghall Arm of the Caldon Canal Now!

18 July 2025 - Narrowboat Life Unlocked

We are told by the Canal and River Trust that the Froghall Arm is due to close due to low water levels, we have to get our narrowboat off and...

Softly Cocooned Within a Mythical Northern City On Our Narrowboat Home #247

Softly Cocooned Within a Mythical Northern City On Our Narrowboat Home #247

18 July 2025 - The Mindful Narrowboat

It is time to take our narrowboat home into the city of York and begin a renovation of the cabin. Somehow, amid the bustle of tourist boats and people, we...

Salt, Sweat & Sea-Worthy Dreams | End of the River Weaver

Salt, Sweat & Sea-Worthy Dreams | End of the River Weaver

17 July 2025 - The Narrowboat Pirate

The Jolly Roger is officially sea-worthy! In this episode, I cruise solo down the beautiful River Weaver, from Northwich to the very end of the navigation at Winsford Basin —...

#148 Yet Another You'd Better STOP - a narrowboat journey on the North Oxford Canal at Stretton Stop

#148 Yet Another You'd Better STOP - a narrowboat journey on the North Oxford Canal at Stretton Stop

17 July 2025 - Yet Another Canal Adventure

Yet Another You'd Better STOP a narrowboat journey on the North Oxford Canal at Stretton Stop Join us as our journey continues along the North Oxford Canal towards Stretton stop....

Ep 141 Epic Narrowboat Adventure: Sykehouse to Bramwith   Huge Bulk Carrier & Movable Bridges Galore

Ep 141 Epic Narrowboat Adventure: Sykehouse to Bramwith Huge Bulk Carrier & Movable Bridges Galore

17 July 2025 - Lock on TOMMi

Join us on @lockontommi for an exciting narrowboat journey along the New Junction Canal, part of the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation, from Sykehouse Junction to Bramwith Junction! In this...

Unexpected Drama at Fazeley Junction – Locks, Painting & a Wandering Fur Baby!

Unexpected Drama at Fazeley Junction – Locks, Painting & a Wandering Fur Baby!

16 July 2025 - Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey

We head off towards Fazeley Junction thinking it’ll be a calm day… but as always, the canal has other plans! 🚤 We come across some unexpected locks, get a good...

OCTover The Top

OCTover The Top

16 July 2025 - Minimal List

Michael is climbing 5 of the tallest skyscrapers in London this October. Please watch to find out why and support Michael and Mental Health UK, MS Society UK and RNLI...

The canal town you can’t get to by narrowboat (yet) - 310

The canal town you can’t get to by narrowboat (yet) - 310

15 July 2025 - Boat Time

This week we set off from our peaceful narrowboat mooring at Great Haywood Junction and enjoy a sunny cruise back onto the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal. Our plan: to moor...

narrowboat journey back in time • boat life vlog

narrowboat journey back in time • boat life vlog

13 July 2025 - Kris Atomic

Hello! Our cruise up the Oxford continues and in this one I take a bit of a deep-dive into history with our man Tom Rolt. We visit Tooley's Boatyard in...

A hot Boat and The Braunston show| Fulltime Narrowboat life #boatlife #narrowboat #canal

A hot Boat and The Braunston show| Fulltime Narrowboat life #boatlife #narrowboat #canal

13 July 2025 - Art in the corridor

Welcome back to Art in the Corridor (ep.85) We take a look back at our time at the Braunston show, boats, boats, boats. Back to the here and now and...