Is navigating the challenging tidal River Trent as difficult as we thought? We start in the historic town of Gainsborough, where we explore its ancient past and impressive architecture, including the famous Old Hall. We then make our careful departure from the Gainsborough pontoon, explaining how we manage the boat with the strong running tide. You will see the impressive currents of the Trent, the techniques we use to steer Happidaze, and the vigilance required to avoid floating debris. Our route takes us past river landmarks and through varying conditions, from stretches of wide river to narrower sections and a strategic passage under the railway viaduct. We share our practical insights into navigating a tidal river, discussing the importance of timing departures for optimal water levels and flow, and how our boat's hydraulic steering performs in these dynamic environments. The episode culminates with our arrival and transition into the calm waters of Torksey Lock, marking our entry onto the Fossdyke Navigation. Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. 🙏 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 🔗 LINKS IN THIS VIDEO: Boating Association: https://theboatingassociation.co.uk/ Try the Trent: https://trythetrent.wordpress.com/ Fund Britain's Waterways: https://waterways.org.uk/waterways/sites/fund-britains-waterways-overview https://www.youtube.com/@UC_ROBJ6rpm_41BSmu-Glf2Q USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.youtube.com/@epidemicsound 🛥️ OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than, a narrowboat 😀) Builder: @bluewaterboatbuilder https://www.youtube.com/@bluewaterboatbuilder 🗺️LOCATION Gainsborough 53° 24.000' N 0° 46.680' W https://w3w.co/weaned.fulfilled.barrel 0:00 Gainsborough's Historic Charm 0:33 Gainsborough Old Hall & Town History 2:40 Departing Gainsborough: Tidal Manoeuvre 3:14 Tidal Trent Journey Begins 4:44 River Hazards: Debris & Wind 5:08 Railway Viaduct & Tidal Strategy 6:47 River Views & Wildlife 8:06 Tidal Trent Navigation & Conditions 10:17 Roman Ford & River Features 12:13 Arriving at Torksey Lock: Canal Transition #widebeam #canal #boatlife

We launch into the thrilling first leg of our journey from Yorkshire to Cambridgeshire via the tidal River Trent and the Wash. Tackling the fast-flowing tidal waters, we exit Keadby Lock one hour before high tide to harness the river's current. It's a nerve-wracking moment when the massive Keadby Lock gates open, revealing the vast Trent. How will our wide beam, Happidaze, handle the challenging currents and debris with her hydraulic steering, something Jamie has been concerned about. From navigating tight bends to spotting a majestic barn owl and dreaming of riverside mansions, this episode features beautiful scenery, essential boating tips, and the excitement of a grand British waterway expedition. Will we make it to Gainsborough precisely as the tide turns, allowing for a perfect mooring? Or will the Trent throw us a curveball? Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. 🙏 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 🔗 LINKS IN THIS VIDEO: Boating Association: https://theboatingassociation.co.uk/ Try the Trent: https://trythetrent.wordpress.com/ Fund Britain's Waterways: https://waterways.org.uk/waterways/sites/fund-britains-waterways-overview https://www.youtube.com/@UC_ROBJ6rpm_41BSmu-Glf2Q USEFUL PLAYLISTS: 🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT 🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r 🛒 FTB MERCH https://followtheboat.com/shop 🎹 Music from Epidemic Sound https://www.youtube.com/@epidemicsound 🛥️ OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than, a narrowboat 😀) Builder: @bluewaterboatbuilder https://www.youtube.com/@bluewaterboatbuilder 🗺️LOCATION Stainforth & Keadby Lock 53°35'33.8"N 0°44'26.4"W https://w3w.co/downs.grin.ferrets CHAPTERS 00:00 Preparing for The Trent 01:37 Entering Keadby Lock 04:46 Lock gates open for The River Trent 07:30 A barn owl flys past 07:46 Going under Keadby Railway bridge 08:38 Trent riverside vistas 09:25 About hydraulic steering on the river 10:10 Debris in the water 11:05 Painterly skies 12:57 West Stockwith lock 13:20 A discussion on the turning tide 14:25 Marley guards the plants 14:56 Gainsborough arrival 16:34 Trent timelapse 17:09 Preparing to depart with a strong tide #widebeam #canal #narrowboat

The Keadby Lock repair was slowly coming together, and it had begun to operate for about one hour twice a day. Because timing the departure now required the highest degree of accuracy, our tidal calculations for the River Trent were becoming crucial. While we waited for the lock to be repaired, as issue with our canal boat’s fan belt held us back and cocked up our plans... We needed replacements, but without an address, it was proving difficult to arrange delivery. It’s these little things that can cock up your plans. 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 Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. Graphics Credits NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio Moon Rotating Around Earth Stock Videos by Vecteezy: https://www.vecteezy.com/free-videos/moon-rotating-around-earth LINKS IN THIS VIDEO: Boating Association: https://theboatingassociation.co.uk/ Try the Trent: https://trythetrent.wordpress.com/ Fund Britain's Waterways: https://waterways.org.uk/waterways/sites/fund-britains-waterways-overview https://www.youtube.com/@UC_ROBJ6rpm_41BSmu-Glf2Q CHAPTERS 00:00 Heat wave, wildlife, countryside 01:07 Fanbelt update 02:40 Infrared (IR) photography 03:48 The River Trent & Tidal Planning 07:28 How to get a narrowboat through the Keadby Lock 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.youtube.com/@epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than, a narrowboat 😀) Builder: @bluewaterboatbuilder https://www.youtube.com/@bluewaterboatbuilder 🗺️ LOCATION Stainforth & Keadby Lock 53°35'33.8"N 0°44'26.4"W https://w3w.co/loss.refilled.crouching #widebeam #canal #narrowboat

Between us and the River Trent is a 100-year-old railway swing bridge and a 224-year-old lock. If there is a mechanical failure at either of these venerable structures, we'll have to wait. If they both break down, we could end up being stuck between the two. But first, we have some wildlife to spot, countryside landscapes to pass through, and a trip to the ancient town of Crowle. 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 00:00 The current Keadby Lock situation (chat with Phil, the lock keeper) 01:15 Departing 03:14 The Isle of Axholme Greenway and Crowle 05:13 And early departure from Godnow Swing Bridge 09:14 Vazon Sliding Railway Bridge 13:31 Taking in The Trent 14:56 Chatting to the Keadby Lock operator 15:58 Problems with the engine 17:38 Bad news from the CRT 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.youtube.com/@epidemicsound OUR BOAT 57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than, a narrowboat 😀) Builder: @bluewaterboatbuilder https://www.youtube.com/@bluewaterboatbuilder 🗺️ LOCATION Stainforth & Keadby (stuck between the railway bridge and lock 🫣) https://www.youtube.com/@Everything_Lincolnshire What3words: dwarves.flickers.graph #widebeam #canalboatlife #narrowboat

Free power and unlimited water on the UK's canals? As sailors on the open oceans, we lived completely independently. We created our own power and produced our own water. It was a lifestyle we've been wanting to replicate on the canals of the UK, and now that we're continuous cruisers, we have achieved this. In fact, we are producing so much power we don't know what to do with it, and so much water we can shower every day - not that we do! We do all of this as we continue eastwards along the Stainforth and Keadby Canal towards the River Trent. Along the way, we encounter Maud's Swing Bridge, which appears to be broken, and the Crook O’Moor Swing Bridge at Medge Hall before tying up at Groves Farm. We take in some incredible scenery that truly highlights British nature at its best. Jamie begins a new little photography project called Canalside Impressions, using an old Nikkor 85mm f2 vintage lens. 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 00:00 About our solar’s performance 02:51 Canalside Impressions – vintage camera lens experiments – Nikkor 85mm f2 03:28 Departing from Nuns Moors 04:47 Wind power – love it or hate it? 05:28 Mauds Swing Bridge 09:43 Liz takes the helm 10:45 Crook O’Moor Swing bridge at Medge Hall 11:01 Grove Farm 12:58 Making lots of water with the Offgrid Water filter system 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 #widebeam #canal #narrowboat

We've left the marina, we've refuelled, and filled with water. Now it is time to begin our journey! This week's episode goes back to our old style of vlogging: lots of action and travel, as well as some gorgeous footage of the great British countryside. We take you to two moorings, one lock, three bridges, all along the Stainforth and Keadby canal, heading east out of Thorne towards the River Trent. There's a lot to see, so we hope you enjoy this little adventure. Oh, and happy birthday, Marley! 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 00:00 Night time at Staniland Marina 00:56 Humber sloop 'Spider T' gets a leak 01:42 How a dry dock works 03:00 Marley's Last Squirrel Hunt 03:23 We slip the lines and leave 04:09 Thorne footbridge 06:34 Mooring east of Thorne 07:10 The adventure begins 10:04 Residential moorings on the canal 12:00 Wykewell Lift Bridge 14:58 Moores Swing Bridge 16:28 Ancient farmland 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 #widebeam #canal #narrowboat

Over the last 18 months, we've been getting our canal boat prepared, all the while writing a book! We're now ready to begin our journey from Yorkshire to the Fens via the tidal Trent and out into the Wash. Are we and the boat ready for this big trip? After finding a leak in the engine bay, it seems there are more maintenance jobs to undertake, but we won't let this stop us from slipping the lines and getting our toes wet once more. We give a little overview of our proposed journey, which takes us onto the River Trent. It's tidal and meandering, and we've never taken a canal boat onto this type of body of water. But before we can even get there, we have to wait until a few repairs have been completed on the Stainforth and Keady Canal, including that pesky railway bridge that seems to go out of action every other day! Please do subscribe to our channel and give us a thumbs up - it really helps us get noticed. 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 😀) 🗺️ LOCATION #widebeam #canal #narrowboat #photography

It’s been exactly a year since we swapped our sailing boat for a widebeam canal boat, after nearly 20 years living afloat. How has it been — and do we have any regrets? Before reflecting on our first 12 months aboard Happidaze, we take a quick look at Liz’s new book. She’s been commissioned by Bloomsbury to write a guide to casting off and setting sail, which explains her recent radio silence. Meanwhile, Jamie has been busy editing the photographs. In this video version of the podcast, we share a few of those images as a gentle reminder of our time aboard SY Esper. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ Content: 00:00 Intro 02:59 Liz is writing a book for Adlard Coles about how to become a sailing liveaboard cruiser 09:10 Do we miss sailing? 12:48 What have we done in the year since we moved on board our canal boat? 21:33 When will we start continuous cruising? 24:00 The main downside of being back in the UK 25:37 Getting to Ely and the Fens 27:58 Please send us comments and advice on boating on Britain's waterways 28:21 The most important thing that happened to us in 2015 😊 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 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 53°36'39.8"N 0°58'21.5"W #widebeam #canal #sailingbooks

We decommission our electric pump-out toilet and replace it with a separating toilet, often called a composting toilet. Why would we do this? What was wrong with our old loo? At £25 a pump-out every four weeks, and a lack of pump-out facilities on the canal network, a separating toilet offers us complete freedom. But it's not just about convenience and cost savings – it's about sustainability too. Our new Separett Villa toilet uses little water, requires minimal electricity, and prevents chemical waste from entering our waterways. The waste naturally composts down into usable material, creating a closed-loop system that's perfect for off-grid living. But doesn't it smell? In this episode, we show you the full job, excuse the pun, of removing our old electric pump-out toilet and installing our new eco-friendly, aroma-free loo. We'll cover the complete installation process and discuss some advantages of a separating toilet for canal boat living. Key Benefits: 🌱 Little water consumption – no flushing needed ༄ Zero smells ⚡ Minimal electricity required – perfect for off-grid living 💧 No chemical discharge into canals ♻️ Natural composting process – waste becomes usable compost 💰 Saves £300+ per year on pump-out fees 🚤 Complete freedom from pump-out station locations 🌍 Reduced environmental footprint on our waterways 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 00:00 Introduction to separating toilets 00:34 The last pump-out 01:44 What is a separating toilet? 02:27 Doesn't it smell? 03:41 Decommissioning the old toilet 04:25 Locating the new toilet 05:15 Bolting down the toilet on a tiled floor 06:15 Extractor pipe and fan 06:57 Why remove a decent pump-out toilet? 08:29 The benefits 08:48 Installing the extractor pipe 16:55 Securing the toilet with CT1 adhesive sealant 17:50 Our Verdict on the Separett Villa 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 53°36'39.8"N 0°58'21.4"W #widebeam #canal #narrowboat

There is no such thing as a 'last' job, because maintenance never ends on a boat, but recommissioning our diesel generator is essential if we want to be continual cruisers on the canals and waterways of England! It's been held up by a broken bolt that we need to drill out and retap, but finding someone to assist was proving difficult. Fortunately, along came Matthew of Thorne Boat Services on the Stainforth and Keadby Canal. Taking this opportunity, Jamie moved our widebeam canal boat through Thorne Lock and downstream in high winds to the workshop. But fixing the bolt is only half the problem. When we initially ran the generator, it was cutting out after just a couple of minutes, so something was clearly wrong. Jamie suspects the thermostat, so he sets out to clean the cooling system, which, it turns out, was filthy! 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 00:00 Intro 00:15 High winds and solo cruising 01:17 Handling electronic locks 02:39 Thorne Lock 03:33 Thorne Boat Services 04:22 Using a jig to drill out a bolt 04:51 Return to Staniland Marina 06:37 Flushing a dirty cooling system 08:52 Running the generator 10:01 How does it sound down below? 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 Boat Services 53°36'31.3"N 0°57'52.7"W #canal #widebeam #narrowboat

We're so close to casting off the lines and starting our full-time cruising dream, but it feels like we're hitting every possible roadblock. In this week's video, we're dealing with a double dose of disaster: a broken Webasto heater just as the cold is setting in, and our troublesome generator. The generator is the very last thing standing between us and life on the cut. On top of the mechanical mayhem, we're also navigating a more personal challenge: our lovely dog Marley's anxiety. Support our work 🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/ Yellowdog Project https://www.yellowdoguk.co.uk/ 😊 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 00:00 Intro 00:50 Shorter days means less solar power 01:23 Using available shore power 01:34 Repairing the Webasto heater 01:47 Marley eating apples 02:30 Marley was sick 02:55 Animal behavioural therapist 04:45 The Yellowdog Project for anxious dogs 06:16 The Webasto diesel heater repair 08:05 The diesel generator problem 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 53°36'39.8"N 0°58'21.5"W #widebeam #canalboat #narrowboat

Is this the ultimate off-grid water solution for boat life? We've finally solved the biggest problem every boater faces: running out of fresh water. For years, we've been rationing every drop, planning our entire route around the next water point. In this video, we install and review the OffGridWater 3-stage filtration and reverse osmosis system, a complete game-changer that has given us total water freedom. We're turning dirty canal and river water into a limitless supply of pure, safe drinking water right from our narrowboat. If you're tired of water anxiety, you need to see this. Imagine taking endless hot showers, using the washing machine whenever you want, and never having to conserve water again. This isn't a dream—it's our new reality. We'll show you exactly how this powerful watermaker works, from the initial filtration of river water (Stage 1) to the final purification with the impressive reverse osmosis unit (Stage 3). Is a DIY water system worth it, or is this pre-built solution the key to unlimited off-grid living? Watch now to see if we're really making coffee with canal water and find out if this is the best boat upgrade we've ever made 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 00:00 Intro 00:23 Leaving the marina 01:01: Why we haven't been online much recently 02:11 Why we're leaving the marina today 03:22 Liz's plant and garden update 05:35 Testing Stage 1 of the OffGridWater system 11:32 Testing canal water for impurities 14:07 Additives for the water tank 14:59 Our thoughts on the complete system 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 #

Looking for the best off-grid water filtration system? In this video, we show you how to purify canal water into safe, clean drinking water using the ultimate reverse osmosis system from Off-grid Water. Whether you live on a widebeam canal boat, a narrowboat, or want a pure water supply ANYWHERE, this step-by-step guide walks you through the full installation process. 👉 In Part Two of our Off-grid Water series, we install stage two and stage three filters: ✔️ Dual carbon filters for improved taste and odor control ✔️ An ultrafiltration membrane (0.01 microns) for bathroom & shower water ✔️ A reverse osmosis (RO) system for pure, safe drinking water We’ll show you how to fit everything under the sink, connect the high-pressure membranes that strip out impurities, and install a special drinking water tap with a built-in quality light indicator. You’ll also see how we overcome unique boat plumbing challenges to create a fully independent and reliable off-grid water supply. ✨ By the end of this video, you’ll know exactly how to install a reverse osmosis water purification system for boat life, van life, or any off-grid setup—so you’ll never have to rely on bottled water again. 📌 What You’ll Learn: • How to install a reverse osmosis system on a canal boat • Widebeam boat water filtration step by step • Off-grid water purification explained • Carbon, ultrafiltration & RO filters in action • How to achieve safe, reliable off-grid drinking water 💧 Subscribe for the Part 3 when we will test the water live in front of the camera! And for more widebeam canal boat projects... 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 00:00 Intro to OffGridWater Stages 1,2 and 3 00:49 New t-shirt design - dog on canal boat 01:14 Stage 2 - Ultrafiltration explanation 03:41 Integrating the filtration system onto our boat 04:05 Installing Stage 2 07:04 Stage 3 - Reverse Osmosis 11:56 Installing Stage 3 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 53°36'39.8"N 0°58'21.5"W #canalboat #widebeam #waterpurification

We begin the installation of an OffGrid Water purification and filtration system for our widebeam canal boat... and we know you have concerns! To address this, we take a look at the science behind this 6-filter and UV solution, and discuss how pure our water will be after running through this system. We then discuss all the different installation locations around the boat, including installing the unit outside under the seat in the bow, as well as options inside. Can we make canal water 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 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 00:00 Intro 00:33 The science behind a 6 filter and UV system 08:55 Best location for water purification system 11:37 How to install the Off-grid Water purification system 12:59 Location and installation 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 53°36'39.8"N 0°58'21.5"W #waterfiltration #offgrid #canal

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