275. Boating in a drainage ditch!

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Жыл бұрын

I was lent a narrowboat for a week by two viewers of the channel! Starting in Peterborough, I took the boat off the River Nene and onto the Middle Level Navigations. This is part 1 of 3 of that week-long cruise.
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Пікірлер: 956

@chrispotter219 Жыл бұрын

How wonderful to see you back on the water again. I miss your wonderful adventures, spectacular canalside scenery and excellent commentary. I can't wait for the next episode of your latest watery excursion. You are so good at what you do. Thank you

@JimmyBoogaloo Жыл бұрын

Good post

@stevenflebbe Жыл бұрын

Thank you David, for a pleasant little cruise.

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

@ashleyfearon4121 Жыл бұрын

Oh boy, I’ve really missed your splendid boating videos and enjoyed every nano second of this one. You have such a relaxing style of commentary tinged with a wry sense of humour. Thank you for 21 minutes of bliss. All the best.

@chamo2240 11 ай бұрын

Can't get enough of David & his adventures...

@amtrak1007 Жыл бұрын

Freedom from your own boat is proving to be good for the channel. Very well done.

@clivewitcomb2839 Жыл бұрын

The whole of KZfaq: "What an amazing assortment of wildflowers!" David: "The home of McCain Oven chips" 😜 x

@smilysun8358 Жыл бұрын

😆

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@rolffigueiredo3786 Жыл бұрын

You weren’t kidding about that right hand turn, I found myself clinging to my armchair and leaning forward to my left to see what was around the corner !! Well done.

@danielmoore2475 Жыл бұрын

I love watching these of an evening, it's so relaxing looking at the British countryside at that pace.

@rninrvr Жыл бұрын

David, loved being back on the water, even if it was not a cannel. A great thanks to your friends for letting you have this experience.

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@chanchywee Жыл бұрын

Yay! Just like the olden days!

@mattwruff Жыл бұрын

What a pleasant surprise a "Cruising the Cut" video. Just like old times...

@wallyclark1895 Жыл бұрын

It is great to see you narrow boating again! You haven't lost your touch navigating as was evident by the 90 degree turn you executed flawlessly! Excellent vlog keep them coming!

@WilliamAlanPhoto Жыл бұрын

I'll never see these places in person, so I'm grateful for your channel, and sense of humor. You really made it look like you knew what you were doing on that 90 degree turn! Great skill! That looked nearly undoable! Thank you.

@bonniewills2814 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful surprise! I'm having a bit of a rough day, so when I sat down to eat lunch and saw this - well, I cheered! This is exactly what I needed - thank you 🙂

@hellodarren Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the old days... lovely to enjoy another trip!

@ncplantdoctor Жыл бұрын

Pretty good scenery, considering that you are boating in a drainage ditch [and trying to keep your mind out of the gutter]. The turn went rather well, considering how tight it was, but the kicker was that there were no gongoozlers on the bridge. Had there been gongoozlers, you probably would have bumped something. The boat layout was a nice one; not one I have seen before.

@nesleinf Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you on the cut again. You are an exellent story teller, with accompagnying comments all the way. I just love it. Greetings from Denmark

@claireseyeviewdotcom Жыл бұрын

I can see a new venture opening here, narrowboat sitting-service! You'd get to be on different boats in different places for free!

@sandbridgekid4121 Жыл бұрын

We have that here in the states with RVs and boats. If too big for hauling, they have to get from dealer or factory to customer, or when people move.

@captainzeppos Жыл бұрын

Despite the obvious lack of a cheese sandwich (surely a sign of our turbulent times), I suddenly felt like I was back in 2017 and David hadn’t aged one day. Bless this channel and bless the owner of Paradigm Shift.

@BJ_MBA Жыл бұрын

I think you have rediscovered your passion for narrow boats. This is a beautifully crafted film on a unique navigation - you are the gold standard.

@kristiwilkinson5273 Жыл бұрын

I miss your cruising vlogs.

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

But here they are! 😀

@ronnielloyd4676 Жыл бұрын

I've done Briggate Bend many times, the last time there were 12 gongoozlers on the bridge, who, to be fair gave me a round of applause when I managed to get our 60' narrowboat around in one turn :)

@rmk Жыл бұрын

An old style cruising video, just what's needed, been missing these! Looking forward to the next instalment!

@chinnyvision Жыл бұрын

This. Exactly this.

@stevehhadley Жыл бұрын

What no cheese sandwich? Nor a gin and tonic after that 90% turn? I would have needed a beer after that! Another Great vlog David! Aloha from Honolulu!

@rswpt Жыл бұрын

That turn was done like a master, David, really well done, glad to see you on the water again! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

@hmausfr Жыл бұрын

10/10 to Stephen and Barbara for lending you a lovely boat.✅

@davidelliott5843 Жыл бұрын

That offset rear hatch is genius. I also prefer the “reverse” layout. Who needs to walk though the boat for that all important cuppa?’

@xIDarkSideIx Жыл бұрын

😲back on a boat missed these cruising vlogs

@concofps Жыл бұрын

"Its like Venice but in Peterborough" as someone who lives near Peterborough I have to say thats quite a big BUT 😂

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Hahaha come on, the resemblance is uncanny

@firesurfer Жыл бұрын

18:35 That was no accident. It was pure talent.

@leswallace2426 Жыл бұрын

It was so incredibly enjoyable to see you on a narrowboat again doing one of your 'old fashioned' travelogues - and on a type of waterway you haven't been on before! The loan of the boat was a very kind act by its owners, but I think they'll be chuffed that David Johns has been on it!!

@folkblues4u Жыл бұрын

Must have felt pretty nice to be captain of your own vessel again - even if brief and borrowed! *Raises hot cup-a - in salute of captain David Cheers!

@suzettecalleja3122 Жыл бұрын

10 Gold Stars for that Outstanding turning. I was at the edge of my seat. I truly thought there was going to be another boat coming in the opposite direction. Thank goodness there wasn't.

@jeffebdy Жыл бұрын

Everyone remembers their first love.... Welcome back, albeit on borrowed time! It's like the old days

@TheKyvin 11 ай бұрын

😍 Nice to see an actual 40ft Aintree Beetle. As I’m currently enquiring with Aintree on one. Thanks for the lovely Vlogs!!

@CruisingTheCut 11 ай бұрын

😀

@WolfHeathen Жыл бұрын

Missing the tea and biscuits but it did have a heron, so I'm satisfied ^^

@sandymcvicar2325 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back on a narrow boat. The whinging wanderer returns! Love the typical British dialog.

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Whinging!!?? 🤣🤣

@Margaret_J Жыл бұрын

Well a 90⁰ turn, banana, heron, swans and an overhanging willow, all mixed with a generous helping of your humour! Brilliant Thank you But errm..still missing something...just going to check the fridge for cheese 🥪🥪 Looking forward to the next instalments 😀

@grayfool Жыл бұрын

Good to see you on my old stomping ground. We lived between March and Thorney for around ten years before retiring to our current home in somewhat more exotic climes. The fens is a very interesting area. Not the most inspiring scenery but a lovely place to live. Looking forward to the next episode.

@cm_baroque3043 Жыл бұрын

Cruising with the one of the best narrators - lovely when ending a day's work.

@jefff6167 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to create such wonderful content. 👍🇺🇸

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 👍

@johninokla2635 Жыл бұрын

I had forgotten how much I enjoyed your vids. Thanks for this one David.

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Thanks John

@robsin2810 Жыл бұрын

Just awesome David. So good to have you back on the cut. Even for just a week.🙏🇦🇺👍

@cachecow Жыл бұрын

Drive it like you stole it! Turns on a dime!

@ozziepilot2899 Жыл бұрын

That right hand turn just demonstrated how a professional narrow boater like you handles it :) Looking forward to the next instalment as always , thanks again David .

@4sstg Жыл бұрын

How I miss your boat and the cruises and talk. This was nice, but made me pine for the old days on the cut, on the Wreyland.

@nannag5801 Жыл бұрын

I agree!!! I miss those too

@chrislarard9736 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see your pet Heron again.so kind of the new keepers to lend it to you .

@opathe2nd973 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking a bow thruster would have been nice at the turn but a true expert like you made it look easy! Great to watch you again says this envious Yank.

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@robertlandrum1971 Жыл бұрын

So you’re the Navigator of Nene! Do you require a shrubbery? 😂🤣😂

@danhoppy5517 Жыл бұрын

The time to worry is when you see the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog, with it's sharp, pointy teeth, looking at you from the water's edge!

@dr.jamesolack8504 Жыл бұрын

Great upload! First timer here, watching from Columbia, Missouri. Thanks for the relaxing trip on the canals that I never knew existed until today. Such beautiful countryside! Will definitely be back for more. Have a nice weekend, Dave. Best regards. Jim😉

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome along!

@morganrees6807 Жыл бұрын

The ubiquitous IKEA chairs - they're sooo comfy I have 4!!

@bigchris80 Жыл бұрын

Hat's off to who borrowed you the boat, and what a boat it is! Awesome video as always 👍

@stephenhayes6133 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you on the helm again. Thank you David for sharing a great video.

@markattardo Жыл бұрын

Such a treat to see this video in my feed. Wonderful start to your adventure. The right turn added just enough excitement. Big thanks to the generous boat owners.

@jabbertwardy Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you on the cut again! And to see your old nemesis, the willow tree, obstructing your view 😂

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

You know it!

@Onemattressatatime Жыл бұрын

You have increased my vocabulary today, from this point on I shall say lop a path . I will No longer say cut a path. Making my British ancestors proud . Okay probably making them turnover in their places of rest.😂Texas/British vocabulary lesson complete.

@smokintheghost Жыл бұрын

Well that was more fun than I expected. Who knew one could navigate a narrow boat through a ditch?

@andrewmonument8847 Жыл бұрын

Yayyyy for the Heron !

@Josh_2976 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you out cruising again. Your other videos showing other aspects of the canals are wonderful. But these cruising videos have always been my favorite thing to watch first in the morning or in bed at night.

@MissScrappy Жыл бұрын

How wonderful to see you back at the tiller!! Loved the banana...lol

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Me too!! Hahaha. Delicious

@brianjrichman Жыл бұрын

Good vid. Miss your boating vids as your style is perfect for it. Looking forward to parts 2 and 3.

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

@philippankhurst6680 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful to have you back on a boat and going somewhere. Brilliant !

@richardanderson6874 Жыл бұрын

My four month old kitten in my arms, and I, enjoyed this very much. She was quite purring contentedly by the end. Thank-you.

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

😊

@frankligi7673 Жыл бұрын

Sorry David, but this can not be considered an official Cruising the Cut video. Not only was there no cup of tea and cheese sandwich, there was not even a mention. Nice try with the banana and orange drink. Sorry

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Haha fair points

@t1n4444 Жыл бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut That's down to living on dry land! Bound to turn a young man's head ... before long we'll be reading about fondue parties, cheese and wine parties, paths covered in dandelions, flooding, noisy neighbours, planning applications etc, etc, etc. It's going to be hell. I'll give it a year. Groan.

@timweather3847 Жыл бұрын

Yes it is, it has a heron, that trumps (if one can still use that expression) the lack of cheese sandwiches.

@MotownJT Жыл бұрын

No cheese sandwich! 😮

@PaulfromChicago Жыл бұрын

@@timweather3847 IDK, you might end up egretting that comment.

@JeghedderThomas Жыл бұрын

What a lovely interiour - open and light. Nice to see you putterin' about the waterways again.

@RichyJFilms Жыл бұрын

wait what Peterborough - River nene thats about 22 miles from my neck of the woods wisbech - and true fact The Wisbech Canal was a broad canal from Wisbech, Isle of Ely in the Fenland area of Cambridgeshire, England. It ran from the River Nene at Wisbech to the Well Creek at Outwell now in Norfolk, which gave access to the River Great Ouse. It was abandoned in 1926 and filled in during the 1970s. its now a duel road - i had to look that up

@wacholder5690 Жыл бұрын

Nothing unlearned. Video as good as we were used to - and flawless (so far) boat operation. What more to wish ? Thanks for sharing !

@meleshawilliams5073 Жыл бұрын

That 90° turn was something else, glad you made it through

@thomasfrench2012 Жыл бұрын

I was very much looking forward to this, and I wasn't disappointed.

@marksavage1108 Жыл бұрын

I see a boat sitting career about to start. Reviews on the boat for your channel as well, a win win.

@joebroke76 Жыл бұрын

That was quite the turn! Just got my official "Crusing the Cut" hat today! Love it!

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Excellent! I'm pleased to hear that 👍👍

@randynovick7972 Жыл бұрын

Feels like old times, this. Lovely!

@thomask.8533 Жыл бұрын

Mate, stop kidding yourself. You are meant to do this! Greetings from Brisbane, Qld.

@glencrandall7051 Жыл бұрын

It's good to be on the water with you again. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

@johnoconnell6127 Жыл бұрын

With everybody else here, so glad to get a cruising video from you. Seems like ages even though it isn't that long. Here's hoping you enjoy it as much as we will.😁

@kiltedbill7594 Жыл бұрын

I WAS RIGHT THERE WITH YOU DAVID ON THAT KNARLY 90 DEGREE TURN! I DON'T THINK I'V EVER FELT SO NERVED UP ABOUT A TURN WHILE WATCHING ONE OF YOUR VIDS. IT REALLY FELT LIKE I WAS RIGHT THERE. GOOD SHOW DAVID, THANKS ONCE AGAIN.

@k8eekatt Жыл бұрын

What a generous loan! I just love the wrought iron leaves on the back.

@charlesroberts6965 Жыл бұрын

Great to be back on another narrow boat adventure with you...I often enjoy watching during my morning ☕ coffee. Hope all is going well with securing your new home as well. Appreciate all you do..and as always beautiful and relaxing content. Have a blessed week😇👍😁

@Dstew57A Жыл бұрын

This was lovely..I miss cruising the cut…especially the shows in the winter when you would sit inside with the fire on and just chat about anything..fascinating tidbit about Canute.

@donaldstenico5266 Жыл бұрын

As always well done David. That ninety degree turn was something else. While watching I realized I was holding my breath. Lol. I'm really glad you were in charge.

@sephirothff7ps164 Жыл бұрын

you deffo have not lost your skill😉😉👍👍👍👍👍👍

@MrLangDog Жыл бұрын

That is a crazy turn for a 57 footer, WOW!!

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Yup!!

@MrSheckstr Жыл бұрын

Tokyo Drift has nothing on Our humble history

@lancecluster Жыл бұрын

@@CruisingTheCut Nice job on that turn. Wow.

@AaronCarterHD13 Жыл бұрын

Actually from what I can tell, David is infact rather gifted at piloting a narrow boat. 🤗

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Awwww 😊

@susansurles3776 Жыл бұрын

Yes it actually looks very smooth.

@thoughtsonfitness3249 Жыл бұрын

Oh! David, it’s so nice to see you back on the water. Not that you have ever been off, however you are and always have been the best boating channel on here, by a country mile!

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@GaryB007 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you back doing what you do best. Cruising videos.

@BdManus Жыл бұрын

That was some mighty fine driving, I would have hit everything. Great video.

@carolleenkelmann4751 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely video, David. Like old times. Thankyou. Aren't you lucky. Boating down such a large ditch in a really lovely narrow boat. Feeling a bit sorry now you ditched yours, or should I say, canaled ? I never knew Englands waterways were so diverse. Imagine what England must have been like in the olden days before these drainage systems were made. - "Milk and water"? Maybe it's something to do with "milk and honey." or just plain cows (dairy farms) and water.

@bgaearith5878 Жыл бұрын

And in a paradigm shift, the heron stands i’s ground. Also in this reality the cheese sandwich has been replaced by a banana (sliced and sprinkled in sugar) sandwich. Crikey haven’t had one of those for many many years! Great to see you back on the water David and looking forward to more episodes!

@soundhobo Жыл бұрын

What a splendid place to cruise. That turn was a tad buttock clenching but deftly handled, I doff my cap to you sir 👍

@mistermister2085 Жыл бұрын

I learned a new word today: incongruous

@Onemattressatatime Жыл бұрын

The turn was the most exciting video of cruising ever narrow boating greatness

@JR90. Жыл бұрын

That turn had me worried... watching from the comfort of my sofa!!

@bernardhilton3527 Жыл бұрын

That was very relaxing. Thanks for coming back David. 👏👏👏

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Cheers. I never left!

@darrenblois8495 8 ай бұрын

12:04 - Funny to see a McCain Potato Chips factory in England. McCain's is a Canadian company based in my home province of New Brunswick. I had no idea it had global reach!

@CruisingTheCut 8 ай бұрын

Oh we love them here!

@24ivan11 6 ай бұрын

Mcain is a big international company, it is even presented in my houme country russia

@Dwarvish_Cooks 3 ай бұрын

There is also one in Ballarat, Australia.

@adrianheywood Жыл бұрын

Aaaand relax. Always good to see you David - let alone when you're out on the water. :)

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Adrian.

@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501 Жыл бұрын

Aw like old times. Lovely cruise despite nerve wracking bend. Well done that man. !

@MartinAhlman Жыл бұрын

That was one heck of a turn you managed to navigate! Good on ya!

@davep5788 Жыл бұрын

That 90 degree corner needs a big mirror.

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

Good idea!!

@sheepdog1102 Жыл бұрын

Great to see and hear you back on a boat!

@660einzylinder Жыл бұрын

I love Fenland drains, but then I work for an IDB! I've been doing a lot of work for the EA at Salters Lode this summer, and have been helping Paul the lock keeper putting boats on and out of the tidal Ouse. It makes a change to see my neck of the woods on CTC.

@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын

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