An August Bank Holiday is more than just a trip to the seaside; it’s a snapshot of Britishness: ice cream and chips, wind and rain, chaos and myths, and above all, a shared sense of tradition. Bank holidays are now such a familiar part of British life that we’ve forgotten where they came from, or why they are called “Bank” holidays at all. Here we share some black and white photographs from a classic British seaside resort. Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com Followtheboat Live - @followtheboatlive 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) #MonochromePhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #BritishSeaside #Cromer #Norfolk #BankHolidayWeekend #SeasidePhotography #UKPhotography #CoastalPhotography #NorfolkCoast #BankHoliday #PhotographyVlog #DocumentaryPhotography #StreetPhotography #CoastalLife #BritishTradition #PhotographyTips #HistoryOfBankHoliday #CromerPier #EastAnglia #UKTravel #PhotographyWalk #HistoricalFacts #EnglishSeaside #ExploringCromer #DayTrip #TravelPhotography #PhotographyJourney #BlackAndWhite #SeasideTown #TraditionalBritain #BankHolidayHistory #LocalHistory #Monochromatic #OutdoorPhotography #CoastalWalk #BritishCulture #PhotographyCommunity #Vlog #UKTourism #Heritage #SummerVibes #ClassicPhotography #FineArtPhotography #BeachPhotography #PierPhotography #NorthNorfolk #WeekendVibes #augustbankholiday #bankholidayweekend #bankholidays #publicholidays

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkl0_R0LT6deoJjS4bNanmw?sub_confirmation=1 Ever looked at the canal and wondered if you could actually drink it? In this video, we're tackling that exact question by planning and designing the ultimate water purification system to turn murky canal water into safe, crystal-clear drinking water right on my narrowboat. We break down the science behind a complete filtration and sterilisation process. We're going way beyond a simple camping filter to design a robust system that can handle everything from silt and algae to invisible chemical contaminants, bacteria, and viruses. This is the complete blueprint for true water independence on the cut. Whether you're a fellow boater, living the van life, or just curious about off-grid living, this is the deep dive you've been looking for. Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ Link to the article mentioned in the video: https://followtheboat.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-fail-proof-canal-water-filtration/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Intro 00:17 Our high water consumption 01:22 Respondinng to viewer concerns 02:34 Potential contaminants 04:12 Looking at the science behind a water filtration system 06:37 How should we test the water? 08:36 Proposed installation location 10:54 Offgridwater solution and unboxing 13:28 Reverse osmosis solution and stage 2 filtration 16:22 Loads more info on our revamped website, followtheboat.com USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) #canalboat #offgridliving grid

A peaceful view from the waterways of England, captured live from our canal boat. This static camera looks out over a quiet stretch of canal, where narrowboats pass by, and live audio create a calming backdrop. Relax, study, meditate, or fall asleep, this real-time SLOW TV stream offers an uninterrupted window into the slow life on the water. 🛶 Live 24/7 (weather and signal permitting) 🎧 Natural audio only — no music, no voiceover 🌿 A moment of calm in a busy world SUPPORT US: 🎄 Send us a tot with the RUM FUND: https://followtheboat.com/pub/ ⛄ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/followtheboat 🎁 FTBMates - http://followtheboat.com/ftbmates/ FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop LET'S CONNECT! FB: https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ Discord: https://discord.gg/nNN85GgEnp ▶️ How Much Does it Cost to Sail Around the World? - https://youtu.be/p35rfFOTqio ▶️ 5 Reasons NOT to Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/H7bCn58-_GU ▶️ Are You Too Old to Sail? - https://youtu.be/iivHjZYJHCc ▶️ How to Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/PQyn02VT1jY ▶️ The Best Sailboat to Sail Around the World? - https://youtu.be/atYZTniOI04 ▶️ 5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/NF4dvGuEip8 ▶️ Cats v Monos - https://youtu.be/Houq-z3o93U ▶️ Motor Yacht v Sailing Yachts - https://youtu.be/vSGU7BAUEc4 ▶️ How We Started Sailing - https://youtu.be/lIUB0O5bqRI Thank you for watching, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. And please SHARE this video on your social media, with friends and anyone who might be interested, it really helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie

A peaceful view from the waterways of England, captured live from our canal boat. This static camera looks out over a quiet stretch of canal, where narrowboats pass by, and live audio create a calming backdrop. Relax, study, meditate, or fall asleep, this real-time SLOW TV stream offers an uninterrupted window into the slow life on the water. 🛶 Live 24/7 (weather and signal permitting) 🎧 Natural audio only — no music, no voiceover 🌿 A moment of calm in a busy world SUPPORT US: 🎄 Send us a tot with the RUM FUND: https://followtheboat.com/pub/ ⛄ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/followtheboat 🎁 FTBMates - http://followtheboat.com/ftbmates/ FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop LET'S CONNECT! FB: https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ Discord: https://discord.gg/nNN85GgEnp ▶️ How Much Does it Cost to Sail Around the World? - https://youtu.be/p35rfFOTqio ▶️ 5 Reasons NOT to Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/H7bCn58-_GU ▶️ Are You Too Old to Sail? - https://youtu.be/iivHjZYJHCc ▶️ How to Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/PQyn02VT1jY ▶️ The Best Sailboat to Sail Around the World? - https://youtu.be/atYZTniOI04 ▶️ 5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/NF4dvGuEip8 ▶️ Cats v Monos - https://youtu.be/Houq-z3o93U ▶️ Motor Yacht v Sailing Yachts - https://youtu.be/vSGU7BAUEc4 ▶️ How We Started Sailing - https://youtu.be/lIUB0O5bqRI Thank you for watching, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. And please SHARE this video on your social media, with friends and anyone who might be interested, it really helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie

This journey takes along the Stainforth and Keadby Canal where we go through the Bramwith lock and swing bridge. If you are enjoying this video, hit the Goal button in the live chat to send us a SUPER THANKS. We'll give you a shout out! SUPPORT US: 🎄 Send us a tot with the RUM FUND: https://followtheboat.com/pub/ ⛄ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/followtheboat 🎁 FTBMates - http://followtheboat.com/ftbmates/ FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop LET'S CONNECT! FB: https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ Discord: https://discord.gg/nNN85GgEnp ▶️ How Much Does it Cost to Sail Around the World? - https://youtu.be/p35rfFOTqio ▶️ 5 Reasons NOT to Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/H7bCn58-_GU ▶️ Are You Too Old to Sail? - https://youtu.be/iivHjZYJHCc ▶️ How to Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/PQyn02VT1jY ▶️ The Best Sailboat to Sail Around the World? - https://youtu.be/atYZTniOI04 ▶️ 5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Buy a Sailboat - https://youtu.be/NF4dvGuEip8 ▶️ Cats v Monos - https://youtu.be/Houq-z3o93U ▶️ Motor Yacht v Sailing Yachts - https://youtu.be/vSGU7BAUEc4 ▶️ How We Started Sailing - https://youtu.be/lIUB0O5bqRI Thank you for watching, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. And please SHARE this video on your social media, with friends and anyone who might be interested, it really helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie

Slow TV - relax and take in the sights and sounds of a canal view in South Yorkshire. We'll be running this as a live feed for the next 24 hours or so. At night the infrared should kick in on the came

This trip has taken us along the Stainforth and Keadby, heading west, and then north up the New Junction Canal. There are a number of lift and swing bridges, as well as a lock. We have no idea how lon

We take our wide beam canal through gentle countryside and sun-kissed waterways to a hidden glass park! Nature walks, firing up our brand-new solar panels, and diving into our bold DIY plan to turn canal water into safe, drinkable water. This is off-grid living like you’ve never seen it — unfiltered, unpredictable, and maybe even drinkable… Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Introduction 00:50 A busy marina 01:19 Timelapse of a canal journey 02:24 How are the solar panels doing? 03:19 Holding tanks and boat toilets 06:02 The River Don Navigation 06:18 Photo montage using the Tamron 150-500mm 06:37 Our mooring between Barnby Dun and Kirk Sandall 07:16 The Glass Park by Pilkintons 11:10 The Tranquil Pond 12:22 Photo montage of butterflies 13:39 St Oswald’s Anglo Saxon Church 14:13 Discussing our water purification plans 15:39 Full timelapse of our journey USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Kirk Sandall 53°34'11.4"N 1°04'42.1"W #widebeam #slowliving #canalboatlife

We just completed our full solar panel installation — and the results blew us away! 3kW of power, all installed and set up in just 2 days. We now have way more power than we ever expected, and it's completely changed how we live aboard. In this video, we walk you through: ✅ The full solar setup and components we used ✅ How we installed everything ✅ Cost of solar panels ✅ The unexpected power output we're getting ✅ How it works on a widebeam canal boat Whether you're planning your own solar install or just curious about living with solar on the water, this one’s for you! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you're into boat life, solar power, and self-sufficient living! 🎞️ Support our work: https://followtheboat.com/pub/ #SolarPower #OffGridLiving #CanalBoat #BoatLife #DIYsolar #Narrowboat #SolarInstallation #SustainableLiving #intentionalliving 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Intro 01:58 We have big power demands 04:05 What is our daily consumption? 06:34 Real world output figures 08:23 Series vs parallel - why we went parallel 11:12 Calculating daily energy output 14:17 Accounting for inefficiencies 16:38 How we installed our panels 21:44 After our first 24 hours off-grid USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION 53°36'02.0"N 1°02'56.5"W River Don Navigation

After 20 years of chasing wind, running from storms, crossing borders and stopping for repairs, we finally let go of life at sea. In this honest conversation, we discuss what it means to start over in the UK and how life on the canals in our widebeam boat helped us reconnect with peace, purpose, and ourselves. Whether you're dreaming of a simpler life, curious about canal living, or need a calm moment, this episode is for you. 00:00 Intro 01:26 Adjusting to a new lifestyle on the canals 20:14 Hobbies and rituals that keep us grounded 33:06 Can you moor up anywhere? 37:10 Our new logo 44:53 The weather...cos we're British! 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on intentional living, lifestyle shifts, and life on the water. Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Staniland Marina, Thorne 53°36'41.4"N 0°58'35.5"W #canallife #slowliving #intentionalliving

It’s the longest day of the year this week! We’ve been living aboard our wide beam canal boat for five months now. While Jamie’s still waiting for autumn, for Liz nothing beats a British summer; you feel it everywhere, in the light, in the trees, in the birdsong, and in the wildlife. When asked what we missed most while living abroad, “the seasons” was always close behind family, friends and pubs! 00:00 Intro 00:35 Tropical seasons vs temperate 01:12 Three seasons on the canals so far 01:33 Summer in Great Britain 01:52 Insects of the summer 02:22 Garden spider weaving its web 02:55 Flowers of the summer 03:48 Bumble bees 04:15 Is it getting hotter? 05:04 How the weather is affecting the canals 06:08 Feeding ducks! 06:43 Clothes storage on a widebeam 07:19 Fujifilm XE2 photo montage 08:04 Painting the dog box hatch 13:50 Liz is writing a book! 15:43 Marley the dog in slow motion Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 🐝The Bumblebee Conservation Trust - https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/ 00:00 Intro 00:35 Tropical seasons vs temperate 01:12 Three seasons on the canals so far 01:33 Summer in Great Britain 01:52 Insects of the summer 02:22 Garden spider weaving its web 02:55 Flowers of the summer 03:48 Bumble bees 04:15 Is it getting hotter? 05:04 How the weather is affecting the canals 06:08 Feeding ducks! 06:43 Clothes storage on a widebeam 07:19 Fujifilm XE2 photo montage 08:04 Painting the dog box hatch 13:50 Liz is writing a book! 15:43 Marley the dog in slow motion USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than, a narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne Woodland and Tow Path 53°36'41.4"N 0°58'35.5"W #canallife #slowliving #intentionalliving

While hunkered down on the canal in wind and rain, we look back at life aboard our #sailboat compared to life now. There are similarities, not least the weather (yep, even on a canal boat you have to be mindful of the winds). But what about planning? How far ahead do you need to think when cruising the waterways of the UK? Thanks to you, it's our 400th episode! 🙏🎉 Our videos would not be possible without your support. Please give it a like and share if you can. You can also support our work at: 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 The weather has pinned us in! 00:48 Introduction to our 400th episode 01:13 Contending with weather 05:33 Avoiding time constraints 06:36 Furry and not so furry friends 10:21 Passages and planning: short term 12:54 There is still much prep to do 14:23 Passages and planning: long term 17:14 The Wash 18:03 A boatperson always has planning to do USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Low Lane Swing Bridge, Kirk Bramwith 53°35'44.4"N 1°03'53.7"W #widebeam #sailingboat

Ever sped past a quiet town like Thorne on the motorway, oblivious to the incredible secrets it holds? We uncover layers of forgotten history, from a crucial boat-building legacy just yards from our Staniland Marina mooring, to the remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle and a 900-year-old church. This isn't just canal history; it's a hidden slice of England's past. Thorne's allure continues with a venture into the stunning Thorne Community Woods, a sprawling 79-acre haven of trees and meadows beside the canal. It's perfect for a dog walk, but we're taking it a step further with our first foraging adventure. What did we find, and more importantly, what did it taste like? Find out in the video… We're committed to sharing these unique stories independently, with no sponsors or collaborators, so we rely on kind contributions from our amazing community of viewers to make each new exploration possible. Please support us for as little as £2. It makes a HUGE difference! Go to... 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 🍲 Liz's nettle soup recipe: https://followtheboat.com/is-foraging-along-englands-canals-safe-plus-recipe-for-nettle-soup/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE 00:15 Thorne, South Yorkshire 01:01 The early settlers - Doomsday Book and William the Conqueror 01:19 The Saxons 01:31 Shipbuilding in a land-locked area 02:05 Sloop and keel Humber Sheffield barges 02:33 Amy Howson 03:57 Dunston shipbuilder of Thorne 04:22 Stainforth and Keadby Canal 04:38 The legacy of shipbuilding in Thorne 04:59 Motte and Bailey castle 06:18 Church of St Nicholas 06:59 Draining of the marshland 07:56 Thorne Community Wood 12:02 England’s natural dangers 15:01 #foraging cooking and eating local plants Photo credits and websites of interest in this episode: https://keelsandsloops.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/humberkeelandsloops https://www.historyofthorne.com/ Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft #widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne (Mott and Bailey, Peel Hill) 53°36'43.5"N 0°57'33.7"W

One of the last places you'll find genuine freedom in the UK is off-grid mooring on the canals and rivers. And if you choose a secluded spot like the winding hole on the Keadby and Stainforth canal, you can escape the rat-race and slow down to immerse yourself in nature. With huge thanks to Vanessa of the @themindfulnarrowboat who we met the other day and who encouraged us to enjoy the waterways here and to keep learning about nature. We had already edited this post, but after chatting to Vanessa hope to learn as we go, and continue to record what we see in our videos. Thanks, V, you're a star! 🤟 Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Introduction to Wild Mooring 00:47 The Stainforth and Keadby Canal 02:18 The Winding Hole 02:31 Fishlake 02:49 Spring in Oak Wood 03:34 Canals and woods filled with seed 04:14 The life cycle of a Dandelion 06:39 Kitten’s Tails and Catkins 07:46 Marley the dog - an update 09:32 The Royal Oak 12:26 The Tamron 150-500 telecom lens 14:02 Phacelia and Red Clover 15:12 Speedwell 15:55 Greater Stitchwort 16:28 Other wild flowers 17:31 Insects 18:32 Deer in the canal USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than a #narrowboat 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION Keadby and Stainforth Canal 53°36'22.0"N 1°00'32.1"W #nature #oak

When we screw up, we're never shy to admit it. We all make mistakes and this is especially true when learning, so this episode is the perfect opportunity to introduce you to all the bridges, locks and aqueducts on the New Junction Canal, and where we went wrong! We'll break down each hurdle, and discuss how we can improve as navigators of the English canal and waterways network. Help support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ 📷Jamie's Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com 🌻 https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 🐾 https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie 00:00 Intro 00:15 Recap from last episode's cliffhanger 01:09 Aire and Calder Navigation 01:42 Southfield Junction 02:09 1. River Went Aqueduct 03:01 2. Sykehouse Road Lift Bridge 08:07 3. Kirk Lane Swing Bridge 09:27 4. Sykehouse Lock and Swing Bridge 12:07 5. Kirkhouse Green Lift Bridge 12:27 6. Top Lane Lift Bridge 13:33 An explanation of where we went wrong! 17:14 7. Low Lane Swing Bridge 18:20 8. Don Aqueduct (See more about the aqueduct in this episode: https://youtu.be/kGh4EB2383c ) 19:42 Lessons Learned USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT Blue Water Boats 57ft #widebeam 🗺️ LOCATION New Junction Canal, UK 53°38'14.2"N 1°02'09.8"W Grand Union Photos - Roger D Kidd and David Dixon Ribble Link Photo - Stephen McKay #canalboat #narrowboat

We lost control of our widebeam canal boat in a gale in England. Who said strong winds were the preserve of sailors? It turns out that the "wrong" wind can affect canal boats as much as sailing boats. It was Marley-the-dog's first trip, so how did he do? Fortunately, we were joined by Jamie's brother Tim and his daughter Annie, who have much experience with dogs. Tim was the perfect crew. Our passage took us along the New Junction Canal and onto the Aire and Calder Navigation, a first for us. The two canals are distinctly different, with one tree-lined and the other completely exposed; the latter had us stuck at Pollington Lock for the night. If you like this episode please click the 'like' button and share it, it really helps us. And if you would like to com on board and help us with the production of our videos, consider supporting us at https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 00:00 Coming up in this episode 00:42 Meet our crew, Tim and Annie 01:03 Liz leaves the key in the control panel 01:38 New Junction Canal montage 02:42 New Junction Canal explained 03:35 Sykehouse Lock confuses us 05:13 Aire and Calder Navigation 06:16 It’s very cold! 07:19 The difference between narrowboats and widebeams 09:27 The CRT wildlife escape route 10:27 Pollington Lock (shared with another boat) 12:04 A walk to the pub at Great Heck 13:19 Wind gusts of 40 knots 14:19 Problems returning to Pollington Lock 💰 Support our photography and videography - https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! DISCORD - https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE FB - https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ Inside our wide beam narrowboat: https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI Meet our dog, Marley: https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️Widebeam life 🎬VIDEO PODCASTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT Blue Water Boats 57ft #widebeam 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne, Doncaster, UK 53°36'40.9"N 0°58'23.6"W #narrowboat #canalboat

This week's episode features some precious boat-life days spent with our family along England's beautiful canals. But while we enjoy England's beautiful waterways, we discover our widebeam boat life is at risk... And we've included some great photography of the atmospheric sunrises. The Fund Britain's Waterways campaign, which highlights the potential demise of the great British canal system, stayed opposite us which gave as an opportunity to find out more. If you want to help please sign the petition that ask "... that the Prime Minister acknowledges the many social, economic and environmental benefits that Britain’s inland waterways provide and gives assurance that the government will intervene, where necessary, to ensure our rivers and canals remain fully open, navigable, safe and accessible for all". Petition: https://www.change.org/p/fundbritainswaterways Fund Britain's Waterways: https://waterways.org.uk/waterways/sites/fund-britains-waterways-overview Support followtheboat: https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 00:00 Intro 00:31 Meeting Seth and Freddy 01:29 Stainforth and Keadby Canal 02:01 Planting pollinator seeds in the fenders (thanks to @themindfulnarrowboat !) 04:34 A misty New Junction Canal 05:02 Nature photography 06:04 How we tie up on the canal bank 08:00 New Junction Canal 08:33 Barnby Dun 11:46 Winding the boat on the New Junction Canal 14:35 Bramwith Canal 16:10 Difficulties going through Stainforth Bridge 17:34 The government is cutting canal funding 18:52 Fund Britain’s Waterways 20:21 Picking up Marley 💰 Support our photography and videography - https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! DISCORD - https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE FB - https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ Photography - https://jamiefurlong.com/ Inside our wide beam narrowboat: https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI Meet our boat dog, Marley: https://youtu.be/9574XmkhnbE Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️Widebeam life 🎬VIDEO PODCASTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT Blue Water Boats 57ft #widebeam 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne, Doncaster, UK 53°36'40.9"N 0°58'23.6"W #narrowboat #canal

We adopted a rescue dog and his name is Marley! He's a bullador, do you know what that is? Aireworth Dogs In Need: https://www.aireworthdogsinneed.co.uk/ Dog Fostering: https://www.aireworthdogsinneed.co.uk/fostering/ Dog Sponsorship: https://www.aireworthdogsinneed.co.uk/sponsor-our-dogs/ Rescue Dog Donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DAHHYQG2BNX9U "WOOFTS" Family Day Out (FB): https://fb.me/e/67j8OEpWr Dog Rescue Lottery: https://www.unitylottery.co.uk/causes/ 00:00 Shopping for dog stuff 00:33 Meeting Marley 01:26 Marley’s rescue background 03:00 Marley’s first visit 04:13 What is a Bullador? 04:26 About Aireworth Dogs In Need 08:34 Marley’s progress in four days 10:55 About Bulladors 12:38 A great retriever 13:34 Marley getting friendly 💰 Support our photography and videography - https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! DISCORD - https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE FB - https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ Meet Marley: https://followtheboat.com/say-hello-to-our-new-crew-marley-the-dog/ Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️Widebeam life 🎬VIDEO PODCASTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT Blue Water Boats 57ft #widebeam 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne, Doncaster, UK 53°36'40.9"N 0°58'23.6"W #dogvideos #dogsonboats

Our first solo trip, and if you want a taste of canal life on a perfect spring weekend in England, look no further! If you like this video please do give it a like and share, it really helps us. We take a few days to head towards the village of Barnby Dun, one day walking and the next day by boat. The weather is just perfect. Liz talks us through the little engineering marvel of the Don Aqueduct, which spans the river Don. Inside our wide beam boat - https://youtu.be/jZkk4ZiFPeI 💰 Support our photography and videography - https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! DISCORD - https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE FB - https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ PHOTOGRAPHY - https://jamiefurlong.com/ 00:00 Intro 00:30 Map of our passage 01:54 Cockpit chat 02:32 Footstep to see 04:46 Winding holes 05:37 Navigating through a narrow section of the canal 06:51 New Inn pub, Stainforth 07:15 A spring walk to Barnby Dun 09:10 Bramwith Lock 10:52 Barnby Dun lift bridge 11:19 Bad mooring 12:35 Twitching (birding) in Yorkshire 13:19 Buying local eggs 14:22 Don Aqueduct on the New Junction Canal 16:17 Photo gallery 17:10 Bramwith Lock 17:55 Lessons learned Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️Widebeam life 🎬VIDEO PODCASTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT Blue Water Boats 57ft Widebeam 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne, Doncaster, UK 53°36'40.9"N 0°58'23.6"W #canalboatlife #pub #england

We've spent the last two decades familiarising ourselves with some impressive sail boat marinas, so how does an English canal boat marina compare? 00:00 Come for a walk with us around the marina 00:13 Feeding the ducks 00:36 What does 'canal side' mean? 01:03 A working boat yard 01:36 Post your lithium battery questions below! 01:56 The main concorse 03:39 Tilly Community widebeam 04:07 What fenders should we use? 05:01 The Barge Inn 05:49 Community wood 06:06 The dry dock 06:24 Bow thruster update 07:34 The main office and chandlery 08:11 Recycling 09:24 The marina 10:51 The CRT key 11:25 The toilets 11:50 Fuel and pump out dock 12:51 Laundry service 14:13 Our pet mink 💰 Support our photography and videography - https://followtheboat.com/pub/ 😊 LET'S CONNECT! DISCORD - https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE FB - https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/ Insta - https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/ Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Peace and fair winds! Liz and Jamie USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️Widebeam life 🎬VIDEO PODCASTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 All Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ @epidemicsound OUR BOAT Blue Water Boats 57ft Widebeam 🗺️ LOCATION Thorne, Doncaster, UK 53°36'40.9"N 0°58'23.6"W #canalboatlife #narrowboat #widebeam