Which guide books do you use?I use Nicholsons Guides because some of those were on the boat when I bought it so Im used to them. Do you pay council tax?Boats on official residential moorings pay council tax as they are classed as residences. Initially videos of my travels, I now document . Dont be afraid of covering the same ground time and time again. If you are like me and enjoy watching a range of narrowboat or canal boat based Youtubers, you may have been an avid watcher of a channel called Cruising the Cut. I have never suffered with anxiety, but just lately I really started to have some difficulty. You have a unique talent that will be greatly missed on the West side of the pond. You take care of yourself, stay safe and stay healthy and enjoy getting away and doing something interesting FOR YOU. Oh, how amusing that you wanted to chat with the saleswoman about narrowboats! Regards, David, Bravo! This is a re-cut and reimagined version of the YouTube format to give it more of a TV feel for the Amazon series. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute("id","ae08fd0ebc537953908e189669cabfe3");document.getElementById("ab9e42216e").setAttribute("id","comment"); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Usually though it may not look like it! Thank you for tuning in and Im so glad they bring back wonderful memories. Bear in mind the boats pivot in the middle so as you turn, the back end is going out. Can you take a narrowboat to sea?People have done taken narrowboats across the English Channel but it requires extensive preparation and some alterations to make them seaworthy as well as a calm day and nerves of steel. Can you recommend a hire company for us to use? His YouTube channels include: Cruising The Cut (narrowboats): www.youtube.com/CruisingTheCutUK I had to laugh at your comment about being a dab hand at removing a bra one handed when going through Birmingham and getting one stuck in your prop. So frustrating for you to have a boat and be unable even to visit! To be clear, the recipe is buttered bread, with ingredients as just described, and thats it.I absolutely loathe mayo or any similar gunge, and I dont like salt, pepper or suchlike either. Narrowboat VS Barge: Whats the Difference? There is always something you will have missed previously. How Can I stay in Touch with Cruising the Cut. Your planned break is well earned and a change of direction will no doubt be beneficial and a refresh for you ( I wouldnt mind being able to do something of the sort myself ). I enthusiastically support any direction you intend to pursue. I'm David Johns. I have never visited your part of the world and had no idea that cruising the canals was taking place. Why dont boaters greet each other when they pass?They DO! At the time of writing, it has well over 200,000 subscribers and some of the highest viewed videos among narrowboat vloggers. There are no mains electricity points along the canal network other than in marinas (though I one of the Welsh canals has power points for a fleet of electric hire boats see vlog 169 but this is unusual). This last year has been a pain for us all and must be even more lonely when youre a single handler. Thank you Peter, I hope to be back before long although since we are now in another full lockdown, who knows, Hi David, Happy new year to you! Manage Settings Why dont you put maps in your videos?Im not convinced that if I show a map with a location marked it would necessarily help anyone who didnt already know where it was to know where I was. However, things changed with recently, which avid fans will have seen. They gave me the most wonderful sense of calm watching the scenery, hearing the water lapping, and enjoying your commentary. Just found your videos on Prime. Thank you so much! The reason I'm blogging about this is that in October 2019 the vloger, former TV presenter David Johns*, came to Liverpool to experience crossing the Mersey estuary in a narrow boat. I loved your interviews and the film on the canal restoration. Why are you driving on the right when you drive cars on the left in the UK?Apparently international maritime convention is for driving on the right. Bicycle Touring Pro: Darren Alff: website | cruising the cut david johns channel Blogger >. My wife and I are presently in season two, but like those addicted to playing video games we just cant get enough of exploring the canals with you. Is it cold in winter?No! You can tell they are not expert camera operators. Do the canals ever flood? Glad you like the videos. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as the saying goes. Dont eat them, youll likely give yourself something nasty from the water.See https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/fishing/angling-strategies/fishing-faqs for the CRTs Fishing Questions page.For the various types of fish in the canals, see https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/fishing/fish-species. Thank you. Dont let the past year get you down. to see a film which not only showcases the hardware involved, but the very interesting people who run the show, makes for a highly interesting endeavor. I have recently started work on Season Four for Prime (which comprises footage from 2019). The calmness! If you start doing mini documentaries about the channels, and perhaps some history, about the building of the channels, and interesting places along the channels I am sure it will be nice J. Clay Hall, P.E. No plans for that at present though. Glad the videos help. Just say you were visiting and felt ill or needed a checkup or whatever. Thank you! Lovely to hear of your three year old enjoying the videos too :-). I just found your videos a couple of months ago. Glad you like the videos. Join Facebook to connect with David Johns and others you may know. Take a break, fill up your tank to the brim and well see your happy face again! Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a466f7fa279cfeb3faa3721fc2cbb4ba" );document.getElementById("ga9fca26c7").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and site URL in my browser for next time I post a comment. They need a really decent (and constant) strong wind to even start generating, let alone creating their rated output. Rest and see how you feel. Cheers Tom. Hi Tom. He was very clear in his explanation of the boats inner workings and doing a wonderful job upgrading and replacing parts needed to make the boat more manageable. Plus lots of other topics I could cover, I hope. If you can wade your way through that occasional treacle, its good stuff. You take care David & thank you. The main important thing is: It is YOUR life, you must enjoy what you are doing and ENJOY whatever you do! All of these videos were very well presented and enjoyed by many! A documentary series following former UK television news reporter David Johns who quit his job, sold his house, bought a live-aboard narrowboat, and films his travels on the historic British A documentary series following former UK television news reporter David Johns who quit his job, sold his house, bought a live-aboard narrowboat, and films his travels on the historic British canals. Theyve been a absolute joy to watch. I have enjoyed immensely those videos I have seen, but understand your need to recharge. David, I totally support the decisions and conclusions you have made in regard to your personal life and how it intertwines with your Youtube Channel. Will you film a shopping trip for us please?Its likely not something Ill do because if Im going shopping I dont want to lug the camcorder along as well as the bags of food. . After cruising the cut since 1975, starting with hire boats, then owned boats and shared boats I have since my widowhood enjoyed hotel boats. A musical equivalent of a kind smile and a cruise, in the sunny British countryside. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Im glad he experienced life on the canal, but understand his desired to be on dry land. A documentary series following former UK television news reporter David Johns who quit his job, sold his house, bought a live-aboard narrowboat, and films his travels on the historic British canals. Regards, David. In her own words "I sold my house and bought a narrowboat in East London. Solar would make little difference even a 1kW 1.5kW array (which would take up valuable roof space that you often need to walk on and store stuff on) would only give decent output in summer and still then not much in terms of engine powering for a typical 10kW motor even if it uses less than full power for actually moving along. Cheers, P.S. Even aground, however, the local resources and people help out at distance. of yourself. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Now I live in France, your vlogs have opened once again the window onto this get away from it world, to which point, Im really considereing buying a boat. Cheers. This series presents it beautifully. A rather lovely video to end the season sees David firstly having a new stove pipe custom-made to crown the chimney he'd fixed in Episode One and then, on an utterly glorious day in mid-summer, he takes a trip to Welshpool to see, and experience, a horse-drawn narrowboat. DJ. I really enjoyed your travels after my daughters found you and gave me a pointer. There is no need to be cold on a narrowboat. The Caldon canal has two far ends - it splits into two, going to Froghall and Leek - so in this episode, David takes his narrowboat to the Leek arm. Im pleased to say my parents are recovering well, and your series has really genuinely helped me to find some calm and re-centre. Cruising the Cut tells the real-life story of a man who quit his job, sold his house and went to cruise gently along the historic canals of Great Britain on a traditional narrowboat. Plus the supermarkets often react badly to people filming in them. If you have a permanent mooring on a wharf or in a marina, you can often have post sent there though it depends on the contract terms. A fireside chat where I update you on what my plans are for 2021 which starts with taking a break for a couple of months. Cruising the Cut. 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