230. Windy narrowboat cruising on the River Trent, from Sawley to Beeston
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
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Continuing my narrowboat journey east, I go onto the River Trent briefly again before hopping back off it at the Cranfleet Cut and then back on it and then off it again at the Beeston Canal. It was very windy and there was much to see.
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Theme music: "Vespers" by Topher Mohr and Alex Alena, from the UA-cam music library
Your videos to me are like a 15 minute diversion from the insanity that is going on around me every day. They mean more to me than you may realize. Please keep them coming.
The river cruising is a very enjoyable change.
I so agree..
This American tears up every time she hears the story of Dunkirk.... Thank you for showing us that Little Ship💖
Exciting to see you out on the river, David, especially when a jump to *Ludicrous Speed* is involved!
It was, I imagine, very much akin to how astronauts must feel on take off
@@CruisingTheCut your humour just jumped from dry to dessicated!
@@paulhaynes8045 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Am I the only one rewatching Cruising the Cut videos? Guess not. Always fun to watch… 👍🏻✌🏻🇨🇦
And he is on Amazon also
I’m in too.
Lovely filming, gentle humour, informative, well-intentioned and well-spoken.
Ahh, yes. Bales of "dried grasses"! Best to hedge your bets after the stick we gave you re: hay/straw... (Those bales were almost certainly straw). Lovely video yet again.
Glad you enjoyed it
I wondered what that was about. I have no idea of the difference, myself!
Ludacris mode! I never expected that reference. Long live Dark Helmet!!!!
I was indeed thinking 'That must be a whopping 6MpH' and indeed it was. You're not on a racetrack here you maniac ;)
Hail scroob
"What's that in the distance? It's bales of . . . . . dried grasses."
😄 Well done sir! I love your subtlety.
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oh mygod a nother narrowboat pony fan! imma explode
Interesting place “Beeston “. I grew up at 21 Beeston Street.........in Kingston, Jamaica! Yes......the small island in the Caribbean which became a colony of England in 1655.
Nice river cruise... the Dunkirk boat was cool... glad to hear they are restoring her... Such an important part of history! Cruising the river is beautiful David.. Cheers!
I am leaving this comment to report I am now officially caught up. I went back and watched all 230 episodes. Every last one.
My mind is narrowboats. My hands are lock gates. My blood is canal water.
Worth it. It's been pleasant.
Working on it now lol
The way you tore around that island last minute shows the cat like reflexes necessary to make it on the pro narrow boat racing circuit. You have a real future kid!
I never put much stock in crop circles. Those crop cylinders though, that's got to be the work of aliens! ;-)
Crop dodecahedrons: overachiever aliens
Those are alien joints.
A fun story for you!
Opposite the tea room and pubs (mentioned @ 3:40) is the Trent Lock Scout Centre. It's only accessible by water, with all supplies / visitors needing to be ferried across. A few years ago, one of the kids on the camp I was helping to run fell ill and we called a paramedic. I will never forget the look of this poor chap eyeing the ageing dingy with suspicion as he tried to carefully clamber into it in the dark with all of his kit! It certainly wasn't something he'd been expecting!
The kid was fine :)
Love these videos, very relaxing after a long hard day. Thanks for that.
I really do enjoy your videos. Thanks for posting them.
That was very interesting. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
@@CruisingTheCut Just wondering, what happens if you overstay your Mooring, is there some sort of canal Police or something 😂 who is there to police it and would you get fined?
@simmodelstrains Yes, the CRT towpath rangers would leave you a warning note to start with
@@CruisingTheCut Have you ever seen a so called Tow Path Ranger
3:40 "The two pubs" - sounds like a name for a pub !
Got my cousin in South Dakota, USA watching you now David. He says watching your video's takes him away from what's happening in the world for a few minutes, I agree. But always too short.
Glad you enjoy them
Another superb vlog David. How majestic the Trent appears to be. It drains into the Humber at Trent Falls a short way up the Humber from Hull and world travelling sea going vessels come up the Humber and onto Goole and Selby or down the Trent where there a lot of commercial wharves. I as a Notary am on occasions (very rare nowadays) asked to board and take statements from the captain re some nasty event which has occured on his voyage and this needs to be done at his first UK stop which could be on a wharf on the Trent or in Hull . Interesting hope you're not bored!!!
Goodness you can make a story of the smallest thing, sign, hazards, etc. Note this is a good thing to be able to do.
I have started following along on googlemaps in another browser tab. It is amazing how much can be seen. The orange life-boat with the large solar panel on the top at 12:56 is easily visible from space :)
Google maps uses photos taken from planes.
@@charlesmcguffy well I didn't know that.
As always David well done. And much too short.
Glad you enjoyed it
Well, I don't think David's going to grow much taller at his age (groan).
It’s like listening to Charles Dickens reciting “Life on a river boat” your volcabary, your volcoboray, your valcalbory, you know lots of words.
A nice ending to a dreek Monday evening. Thanks for sharing 👍😄
2 pubs and a tea room and you didn’t stop! Madness lol
It's like stepping off the world for a few minutes, watching your videos. David. My soul says thanks.
Thank you David, another enjoyable video.
It was lovely to see the Dunkirk Little Ship. My late husband and I spent many happy years on our motor cruiser on the R. Thames. We belonged to a boat club, a fellow member owned a DLS which he had restored. In the year 2000 he was joining a flotilla to take part in the 60th anniversary of the evacuation. With several other member boats we decided we’d go support him. what an adventure that was, cruising down into the tidal Thames into the estuary, down the Kent coast then across the Channel to Dunkirk. The day of commemoration was memorable, especially looking at all the DL ships, often very small and also when the WWll planes flew over dropping poppies into the sea
I no longer have a boat but I do have a campervan so I’ve enjoyed your other channel too. Thank you.
I enjoyed your cruise, seeing all the beautiful scenery and the old canal infrastructure. Here in California, except for the few Spanish missions along the coast, nothing man made exists pre-1850s.
Very strange seeing my local area from a completely different perspective. I learned to sail just up river from that RYA clubhouse a the scouting water activities center. Watching this brought back so many memories of summer weekends spent there.
Thank you for this little cruise...its lifted my spirits as it's breezy, rainy, and overcast here. I'm doing my equivalent of mooring up...sitting inside in a comfy chair with a mug of hot chocolate.
at 2:06 min the blue "warning" would signal someone's crab/fish trap, if you were boating in the canals in south Louisiana in the USA lol I was born and raised there! A little culture from across the big blue pond!
Crab pot buoys here in the Slidell area & west to Covington & the causeway are plain white. White with blue stripe buoy indicates a flapper valve cover for ...fire hydrants! Yes, firetrucks draw bayou water to fight fires on raised houses right on the bayou or canals.
Evertime that I see this places I get a little bit sad not only for all this marvelous places which some of then I have the pleasure of being there as also I miss my parents my daughter and my grandson
God bless you all
The pink thing is a tempsc - “Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled Survival Craft", used for evacuating oil rigs.
The Dunkirk ship is still a beautiful sight to see. Well done to your helping hands.
Keep going along that section of the Beeston Canal and you'll end up passing through Dunkirk! Just past the A52 flyover.
David, the Dunkirk little ship was, I believe, part of a declaration made by Churchill after the evacuation that all little ships and pleasure craft should be exempt from fuel duty and taxes in perpetuity. I can't remember where I read it but it was many years ago. You are our favourite vlogger. Bob and Jan on No Frontiers.
Oh, that’s an interesting snippet! If I go to see that boat properly, I’ll ask
Another enjoyable few minutes spent with my 4 year old grandson watching you cruise the cut.....of course the highlight for him was the train whizzing past on the bridge over the Cranfleet cut avoiding the big weir on the Trent....my highlight was viewing the Dunkirk boat used during that courageous rescue during WW2....my dad who passed a year ago had all kinds of stories for us about the war ....he was in the Fleet Air Arm....based at Cheveley.....
My weekend is now complete.........! Thank you captain. Always enjoyable and entertaining.....
"Ludicrous mode", you've gone plaid!
I loved seeing the little ship that was at Dunkirk. Thank you for pointing it out!
I have a friend Ivan, who lives aboard his little Dunkirk ship. She looks very similar to the one we saw here. It’s a fascinating piece of our history don’t you think.
Such a relaxing channel to watch. Great humour and high quality images. Thank you.
It's nice when you occasionally visit the odd stretch of river, David. There is a wonderful variety of boats to break up the usual narrow boats you show us on the strictly canal sections.
At 6 knots ,you must have been excited. Wow. Thanks for another great video...... loved it
Love the way the train depicts two speeds of life I’d choose yours even as a biker 👍
Thanks for another lovely tour! Your vlogs & commentary are delightful as always. I liked you pointing out the lovely Dunkirk boat.
A Dunkirk Little Boat WOW, and a gorgeous looking boat as well
I know this stretch very well and can say that it has now been fully restored in a glorious white finish and revarnished panelling. It is currently on a pilgrimage to Dunkirk and should return in October.
I am today years old when it occurred to me that there would be vessels from the Dunkirk evacuation still afloat. Thank you for pointing that out!
I have spent hours walking the cut around there yet have never been on a canal boat! Great to see a different perspective of an area I know quite well.
I was attacked by an angry swan close to the sailing club on one occasion.
They can be quite vicious
Don't know why but every time I watch one of you videos, I get so relaxed! Another great job my friend. All the best
man I wish the north sea was as choppy as this
do like your films quit relaxing and often informative
The Dunkirk little boat looks amazing.
Thanks for the beautiful video.
Thanks for watching!
NYC? Hahaha, nice touch to the club's garden. Lovely video today, David!
It is always relaxing to view these videos and imagine going through these canals and rivers. When you become tired, you just pull to a mooring and you are home. A cold winter is coming so bundle up and get a supply of fuel.... Cheers from Oregon!
I love watching your videos while following along with google maps satellite view to have a look at where you are. Street view really helps.
The fresh coat of paint looks good in the view from above. Not the first time you've had the good fortune of a train passing overhead as you motor along, makes for a stark contrast!
I had forgotten how much I enjoyed and missed your vlogs. You make everything seem so simple and pleasant. Take care and I hope you stay healthy. I think I'll go see how the van is doing since it is getting almost winter time.
Ludicrous mode had me in giggles. Looks like a lovely cruise. I really look forward to your videos each week.
Exceptionally well written narration ... again. Really lovely production thank you
Many thanks!
I love watching yourvlogs been a fan sence day one keep up the great work
Careful with that throttle! You don't want go past ludicrous speed into plaid!
Saw your video pop on my tablet. Had to stop everything and warch. Lovely. Lol with your sense of humor. Just love it.
I agree - I love to look at the boats as you pass them!
Ha! Love the Spaceballs reference! You could get a "We brake for nobody"-sticker and place it nicely across the stern.
Just remember, never go to plaid!
Despite this aweful pandemic, your videos raise some hope in me. Thank you!
Always enjoy your river adventures as they maintain the quintessentially English canal influence while also embracing the eclecticism of the rivers
Hi David, back on the Mississippi again. Boy, is the Trent W-i-d-e.
Fascinating. I had SO many questions about various bits and pieces along the way, I'll probably have to google some when I have time :)
David, I usually use the right arrow key to skip through parts of others' vlogs, but never have I touched it while watching yours.
I didn’t know that was even a thing but thanks for not doing it! 😂
@@CruisingTheCut Yes, David... Each press of the right-arrow skips you forward 5 seconds - or back 5 if you use the left-arrow.
Lovely epidode. Always enjoy your narration and humour
Thank you kindly!
You should go into sales and promotion of riverboats. Why? Your delightful videos are slowly convincing me to get an analog of your boat for cruising the vast rivers of the USA. Thanks and Cheerio.
If you do go for it, I would recommend going to Curtis Stokes to find the boat. Their focus on boats capable of doing the Great Loop means they have both draft restrictions for the rivers & canals fully covered. The canals used to tie together different segments of the loop generally restrict draft below the waterline to less than 6 feet. There are a couple of canal links that limit height above the water as well ( 17 feet or 19 feet respectively ) due to fixed railway bridges over them.
I chuckled all the way through and even lol from time to time. I really look forward to your vlogs.
Very good vide yet again. That little ship you spoke of was in Ramsgate harbour before it was taken to be restored. Best wishes. X
Perhaps it’s spiritual home!
Relaxing. Enjoyable. Lovely.
The several mentions of the little Dunkirk boat reminded me of an old favourite poem of mine called "The Other Little Boats" by Edward Shanks. lf you google it l bet, like me, you will have tears prickling at the end. Very moving, and once again shows that there is nothing new under the sun! Also that bravery and heroism has always existed in our sea-going brothers. xx
We must encourage David to try offshore sailing, he would so enjoy it and has the jacket.
David neither enjoys sailing nor anything offshore. I get queasy in even a mild swell.
Thanks David, for my dose of sanity.👍🙏🇦🇺
I have to admit I haven’t watched your vlog for a while (life) but I’m so glad to find you still out on the water and keeping your feet dry. Am I surprised your still boating? Yes in a way I kind of thinking, a year or two you would be on to other things. But glad to see you have stuck it out and still enjoying your self.
Lovely V-log thank you. Big thumbs up.
Ludicrous speed!!!!
Awesome to see that Dunkirk boat being restored! I LOVE to see monumental history preserved like that!
Yes, classic launches like that are rare now, my grandfather had one , they were fast for the small powered engines that most had.
Nice to hear about a tea room, rather than another pub. I much prefer tea and club sandwiches than beer and brats.
I have to laugh .
I'm living in Wisconsin ..not from here.. and beer and brats seems to be the only thing they live on ..LOL not myself though.. rather have tea and sandwiches..
The tea room is absolutely mental but well worth a visit.
wonderful as usual
3:19 five way junction sign looks like a sunburned runner wearing a headband tripping over
The island just B4 the Attenborough reserve is Barton Island - boating base for the local 2nd Beeston Sea Scouts. Very happy memories of my time in there in the Sea Scouts fifty years ago in the late 60's early 70's. There, I put into practice "sculling over the stern", a technical way of moving your boat with just one oar; it was the only way from river bank to the island. These days they go by motor powered boat from Beeston Lock. When the river is in flood the island is submerged so the huts on it are on 1.5m high stilts.
i do a lot of my walking round these rivers and canals , its my home ground , i buy a muffin in the pub at cranfleet , you know at the lock oposit the pub there is a walnut tree , right near where all the narrow boats are , i scaving all over , not to far from there is some wild hops too , i use them in pillows to aid sleep , when i can get them that is , not been well enough to walk that far for a while , i live near the marina , my cousin lives in one of the tiny off grid houses on the flood fields just before the marina , as you came in , his is the brown one , it has everything you need but some winters the floods mean he can not stay there
do not really get people go to cranfleet , to be fare it far enough from long eaton and sawley for that not to be an issue , only walkers and boaters go there and they are mostly respectful
I have only been on one boating holiday, that was the Canal du Midi, in the South of France, from port Cassafieres to Montpellier, sailing across the Etang de Thau. It was the best holiday I have ever had.
I'm always so happy when I see these pop up on my subs section. When is the next fire side chat?
Soon!
I'm always impressed by the picture quality, the picturesque scenery and the very informative narration on your videos. Thanks - you're the best!
Love the San Francisco hat..LOL..lived there for 4 years...."The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." Let me confirm that this astute statement attributed to the master of hyperbole, the legendary American storyteller Mark Twain was bloody right.....LOL....lovely video as always....
I live in Beeston, so a warm welcome to my little part of the world.
Always get my crackers and cheese ready when watching your vlogs if I don't I always want some half way through another informed video xxx
It’s a great day when a new vlog is released. Nice to see one while relaxing on my thanksgiving holiday.
Aaron, you must be Canadian. As a former Canadian, we also celebrated Thanksgiving today. Lovely dinner and now a nice break before Christmas. So much nicer that just a 4 week interval. Happy Thanksgiving.
@@margaretbedwell58 Good day Margaret. Sorry I had not seen this earlier. Thanks for Thanksgiving message. I hope you enjoyed yours too.
Weir for art thou Narrowboat, as David dangles from the ladder, while the Nottingham maid offers rescue.
Hahahaha, my missus is over the moon and is now insisting on being called "the Nottingham maid"
Nottingham is a lovely city, must be great seeing it from the canal
I love it when you say its windy. I have a rice pudding here and the skin wouldn't rustle in some of your English winds. BTW just to be absolutely accurate about things, they are piles not poles, it's knots not miles per hour and the wake is behind you as that was a tiny bow wave. Before you all ask, no I don't have anything else to do ........Ha Ha. Enjoy your work.
Inland waterways are indeed measured in mph.
Hmm.. From watching a few of these neat videos, I believe the speed on (most?) UK canals managed by the Canal & River Trust is 4 mph, or 6.4 km/h. Perhaps a UK custom, or idiosyncrasy? Edited to say: now, I don't know if speed on a "river" or lake is managed differently--I think it would be the same, as both are inland waterways. But, I'm landlocked in southern CA...
I was told that David has sold his boat and is buying a 44' Hans Christian to sail to Japan?
Not knots in every corner of the world. The canals seem to have speed limits in MPH. Also...are not posts driven into the water termed a piling? Rhymes with smiling? Before you all ask...I have much to do but took a break to watch David.
Ah! A CTC vlog - let's make a cup of tea and a little smackerel of something: let's see what have we... an apple triangle ("appelflap" in Dutch) - that'll go down nicely! As did the vlog - thank you!
Nice to see the homage, in the planting to my local city: NYC :)
Perhaps the Nottingham yacht club is twinned with the one in New York though that would be the nycyc I guess.
thank you for directing me to the video of your monthly and yearly costs. You are a son after my heart. I keep records as you do, but my grown children , not so much. It is very refreshing traveling the canals with you. I have never been out of the US and getting to travel with you is a real treat. I have Acorn , so enjoy many English shows. Visiting many of the villages with the lady i can not recall her name and the fellow that takes trips on all the rivers is of great interest also. I would say i am sorry for not remembering their names, but actually it is of no matter. Truth is I do not know your name at the top of my head either, but i try to see all of your videos. I so appreciate your personality, which is it seems rested and not hassled. I can share this as it really is of little concern to any, but i know more about your life than i do my three grown children. it seems life has swept them up into a pace so fast that if 2 sons call one time a month it is a treat, one i have not seen in 16 years. Daughter calls of which i am thankful. That is how it is not just for me but i would guess most. Since the COVID i am sure many of you folks on you tube are adding to our other wise very dull lives. thank you for sharing your life ,
Nottingham as in Sheriff of ? Good thing you wear a hat that fast speed going down river would blow your hair back ! Only kidding, thanks for the ride.
Yes, that same Nottingham
The role of sheriff of Nottingham still exists, but its purpose nowadays is to promote tourism.
A really well shot video. Enjoyed it greatly, thanks for putting these together so others can enjoy the sights and life on the cut (river!).
Much better than Minimallist they went and stopped in that town a skip is named after.
David, another great vlog. Thank you for your wonderful narrative on the canals and rivers. 💕💕