You know it's gonna be a good day when David publishes a fresh 15+ minute cruising vlog. Time to make a cup of tea and enjoy the ride!

Tom Trevethick's boat yard, the oldest in Nottingham, first opened for business just as the canal was completed in 1796. A point of interest is that somewhere in Tom's family tree is one Richard Trevethick, the Cornish engineer, pioneer builder of high-pressure steam engines and 'father of the locomotive'. (Courtesy of The Lenton Listener' Issue 13 July - August 1981). Nice to hear the chimes of Little John after you passed through the first lock, lovely video again, 👍

I've swum the length of that white water course a couple of times. I did set off in a kayak, but we quickly became separated!

A moment of silence in remembrance of the Mop. He was a good one. May his journey bring him joy and pleasure.

Thank you David for you vlogs. Hope you never tire of 'cruising the cut' as I never tire of watching your trips.

Your videos are the most relaxing, enjoyable viewing ever! I'm addicted to the pace and views you share with us. Thank you!

The no swimming sign towards the end amused me. I have several times been there, whitewater rafting. After one session, which officially ended as the place was closing for the day. Our guide asked us if we would like a little extra fun. I think most of us said yes before being told what it was. Some thinking it would be another whitewater trip down the course. He walked us to about half way down the course. Pointed to a large rock formation, accessible from the side, and said watch. He then via a small ( tiny really) walkway, made his way round the rock formation. He then jumped into the maelstrom and disappeared. After what seemed like an eternity. He emerged about 30 to 40 meters down the course. After climbing out he rejoined us and asked if we wanted to try it. He explained that when you jump in you will be sucked to the bottom, bounce off a few submerged rocks and sent back up further down. Just like he had shown us. Most of us wanted to try it. So with his instructions ringing in our ears, "jump in, tuck into a ball, and enjoy the ride" We did. Several times. I would just like to mention we were all in wetsuits, buoyance aids and hard hats.

Some POV lock action is nice to see!

Thanks again! Always a pleasure to follow your journeys.

My Grandma kept the tuck shop at Holme Pierrepont park many, many moons ago. I remember going down there with her as a child. Happy days.

Nice vlog again David. I've lived in Nottingham all my life but never seen it from a canal and river perspective thank you 👍

Thanks for sharing a bit of your great adventure on the Trent. Definitely want to visit the UK again and continue our travels on your inland waterways.

I'm based in the southern Caribbean for the winter season and I just wanted to mention how much I love your voice. Please read Wind in the Willows to us for Christmas and I'll be your lifelong friend 🎖

I'm really getting into your vlogs, David, I truly get a calming feeling a watching them. I'm a 64 year old 'landlubber' from northeastern Ontario, Canada...Thanks, sir!

i so enjoy seeing all the old buildings and the countryside. Here in the US many of the old cities are left empty with many business moved out to the highways , so walking from shop to shop is a thing of the past, I guess because i am old, i like to see old. That boat with what looked like grass was neat. I will never get to your part of the world, but it is so appreciative that I am privileged though your videos to see a small part of it., thanks much.

"Surely, Surely, no one looks at that water and thinks I will just go for a dip?" I was chased by the warden, after my third swim down it......................... :) Over the inlet gate, and all the way down past the "Daleks".

So I've been binge watching this channel for the past few days and as an American who lives nowhere near any of our very few usable canals, I want nothing more than to live on a narrow boat! I don't think it's a viable plan to retire to England and buy a narrow boat. The cost of living might be cheaper if I stay put! Since this channel has inspired my longing for adventure, I'm looking at options that are more doable and closer to home. But I'll keep watching and dreaming of canal cruising!

David, you are the gold standard of narrowboat vlogs. The only improvement that I could suggest is to add a sidekick. And we all know how much you love having someone open your locks. It just makes perfect sense. And another thing...Why do you (and other narrow boaters that I watch) not use thermal mugs? The good ones keep your drink piping hot and you can sip on it all day long without having to stop for a reheat.

As an expat living in London for quite a few years I discovered that to smile at people was seen as a sign of insecurity and weakness. That didn't stop me though because in my upbringing doing otherwise would be considered rude. 🙂

Thanks for getting me out of my office and onto the Trent for a bit, David!

Charming, funny and relaxing as usual, and as always thanks for taking the time and effort to share you narrowboating experiences

a very different video, showing us the other side of town and the bland scenes of some places. Thanks a bunch, it was educational for sure, and i kept watching out for your unforeseen surprise of white water as you rounded a turn and dropped over a 30ft waterfall!! Thanks that it didnt happpen!! Regards again for a great video. im beginning to think of you as a distant friend who works very very hard to film and edit with many hours invested, to show us all, the narrow boat experience. Im glad you have a narrow boat, the wide ones just dont seem to have the same character. Take care, bill in alabama here

Preston canal ends at Lenton Bar just before Trevithics boatyard. There was a chain across here to halt boats & collect fees. Meanwhile Nottingham canal continued northwards along what is now merely a drain called River Leen, climbing up through Woolaton before meeting the very bottom of the Cromford canal at Langley Mill, at Great Northern Basin. Lock down to the left & you're on the head of Erewash Canal. Incidentally Woolaton is the site of the very first railway in the world, built to bring coal from bell pits at Strelly to Woolaton Hall.

I always wonder what kind of Curmudgeon would put a thumbs down to this slice of relaxation, I will put it down to cats sitting on peoples laptops

11:24 The boat flying the Union Jack upside down is signalling that it is in distress. They had probably run out of lager or something.

i spent a day on the dudley canal at Bumble Hole and it was the most polite place ive ever been in my life. Must of had 30+ people say hello and good morning to me

What a wonderful boating vlog

That was an excellent video really look forward to them thank you

I'd love to see you and Guy Martin ( famous truck mechanic and motorcycle racer from Grimsby ) discuss tea 🍵. He is a "cuppa tea" addict and I reckon he would love to see your boat. You can't beat a proper tea stained mug and spoon. Adds flavour!

I feel so invested in the vlogs now that I dare not miss a single one. Always smiling at the end of them

That area is mop dead gorgeous.

Please don't ever stop making these beautiful videos and uploading them to You Tube. I watch your videos in hi-res on my wide 55" screen TV... what a show.... absolutely beautiful and, together with your impeccable commentary, your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you !

Lovely vlog. Just the tiniest of tiny points as a Nottingham native. Colwick is pronounced 'Collick', like the baby's cough.

As you leave Beeston towards Nottingham, Boots as in Boots the chemist have they’re huge manufacturing complex alongside the canal to your left. At 5’13’ you catch a glimpse of Nottingham castle high on its bluff of rock and at 7’ 0” you hear the council house clock in the market square chiming.

Great video David - perfect combination of relaxing and interesting: "Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream" cheers....

Having just watched Episode 64, I must say that to embark on your journey with the complete dvd collections of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis with so little space to spare, bespeaks a rare and civilised person indeed.

No, that are the same birds in the morning and the evening. They just changed their suits for diner.

Thank you David, for a trip down memory lane, or should I say memory canal. I was born and bred in Nottingham, 1943 to 1987, when I moved to Sussex. Have travelled many times around your mooring area at Holme lock, as I used to be a park Ranger/water Bailiff at the National Water Sports centre, 1976/77/78. As usual, loved the video. Cheers.

The water against your boat is so soothing. Played it again and just listened.

I think if I tried that knee-boarding I would likely bypass the "holding on for dear life" phase and go straight to the splashing and cursing part. It saves time that way. And always fun to see more of those hand-crafted Canada Geese. :)

what i love about you videos is just how relaxing they are

Best VLOG yet. The sound quality is much improved. Enoyed the 'water swooshing' and 'water rushing' and 'engine noise' and bird sounds and wind thru trees. Please keep up the good work.

(No, I don't believe you swear.) This is so soothing for my jaded nerves. Just what the Dr. ordered, but not that screeching of the winding of the gates. This urbanization was a nice change of scenery.

David, I can only DREAM of narrow boat living, dream of for many years now, But being from the states, it would never be anything but a dream, Thank you for doing these vlogs it gives me a great pleasure watching them

I enjoyed cruising with you again. A canal, cup of tea and a cheese sandwich... what could be better!

"Get them wide beams down here" I laughed out loud.

Wow! I've heard hull slaps on rivers, but that was the first time on a canal. Good job of boating in that wind.

I was just thinking that you hadnt mentioned a cheese sandwich in a while, then chuckled when you did! Well played :)

Thanks for posting all your vlogs , I've no real intention to get a boat or anything like that but i just enjoy KZfaq and i find your delivery on the vlogs quite witty and dry . And your videos are nice and relaxing. So once again thanks for your vlog. 👍👍

I walk that section of towpath from Trevethick's to Carrington Street bridge every day on my way to work. Quite a few of the live-aboards near Castle Marina give a cheery hello to regular passers by on the towpath. I'll always give a cheery reply!!

I agree, that spoon is perfect. Lovely video and thank you for taking us along.

I read the title in a rush and thought you were going to take your narrow boat Whitewater rafting. I also smile every time I hear you mention a winding hole, because until I started watching your blog, I always pronounce it like, “winding a watch.” That’s at least one thing that I have learned from watching.

Thanks David, your vlogs are an always welcome start to the day. Because the past few days have been stressful here at home I was particularly glad to see your bright, friendly face this morning.

I agree, Having been born in the countryside I find City dwellers are not as sociable as with villages but it's not always the case where I live they generally are quite friendly apart from a few. Where I used to live many years ago if you said hello they look at you funny like you lost a few marbles. 😄

Great video as usual Sir........Thank you for sharing this other point of view of your world. It reminds me of a trip a fews years ago on Amtrack in California. Such a different perspective from the back side of big cities.......Thanks for providing an enjoyable viewing experience without hawking products and political rhetoric. Such a refreshing KZfaq experience.

David; This is the first upload of yours since I purchased my new television. You, your boat and your adventures are much more beautiful in 4K than 1080p.

Great to join you on another cruise David. Strange the Trent tour boat flying the Union Flag upside down, perhaps they are showing distress at the lack of custom due to the pandemic.

Another lovely video to watch! 😊 Shame that folk can’t enjoy drinks on the canal at the moment though. 😔

Ok. That was fun adventure! I'm amazed at the scenery, locks, cities, etc. Glad you got to end watching the rafting. Moring and entertainment, nice!😁👍🍁😂

Lived in Nottingham most of my life and never seen much of its canals, thank you for letting me know what I’ve been missing!

Your country is so beautiful.

Phew. Finally caught up with all your videos. Thank you for hours of entertainment.

Hi David a lovley vlog once again nice parts of Nottingham only seen from a boat great memories .

Fascinating journey through the city. The historical references are excellent. I am exceptionally curious about the double decker wide beam. I believe it’s the first I’ve seen on the channel.

Surely, surely nobody will get in a barrel and let themselves go over a waterfall.. Oh. Okay, Surely, Surely nobody will jump out of a helicopter with no parachute onto steep snow covered mountainside.. Oh Surely, surely nobody will jump into the oceon with no diving gear holding on to a heavy object to see how deep they can go? Oh Sereing that water. Surely surely someone will want to swim in that! Thank you for an enjoyable video, as the Netherlands has another lockdown (sort of).

Thank you. Lovely video. I enjoyed looking at Google Maps while you mentioned locations to see where you were. BTW - You have a very soothing voice and a rather pleasant face, coupled with your narration makes for very nice videos. Also the humor is great.

Another excellent video. Always a pleasure to watch. As an aside, Lady Bay Bridge was originally built by the Midland Railway to access Nottingham (Midland) station from the Melton Mowbray line. After the railway closed in 1968, part of the route was retained for use as Old Dalby Test Track (now formally known as the Rail Innovation and Development Centre Melton), which terminates just short of the former Edwalton Station. Lady Bay Bridge, meanwhile, became a road bridge to relieve pressure on Trent Bridge, but the work wasn't completed until 1979.

This randomly came up on my feed and now I'm hooked! I've just had an enjoyable hour binge watching your videos.

As a man of the countryside I've grown used to saying hello to folk I pass in the street or elsewhere. Since moving to the city it's rare to even say hello to people to already know in the street because you're often walking with your head down and not paying attention

Surely, you’d have made more rapid progress if you took the first right at the end. Sad to see such a weir-ed end for Charlie the mop, though I think he may have gone a little overboard to get your attention.

Another enjoyable installment. Although the scenery isn't as nice in some of the urban areas as your usual lovely English countryside, the Nottingham views added a different dimension. Thanks as always.

One advantage of this trip was the different architecture in the town. Lovely video.

The fire service use the kayak centre for swift water training

Just to amend a point. No one should get Speedos on for anything under any circumstances!

Glad that you mentioned the City Ground in your video, been there many times as I am a Forest supporter. One of the pubs shown on your trip was the Canal House Bar. This was the meeting up point for all the Royce Royce (Hucknall site) lads when we had our famous (or infamous) Xmas drinking session around town. RR is going through a really bad time at the moment as they have been suffering a massive downturn in orders due to the Covid-19 situation. As a RR shareholder it pains me to see the share price hovering at about the £1 mark, as not too long ago it was fast approaching the £10 mark. Great bunch of Guys at RR, really skilled and competent engineers.

Nice to inadvertently appear in the background.

Behind every warning sign is a fascinating story about why they had to put up a warning sign.

Time spent on the blue paint really paid off, it looks nice'

Wow, great vlog, David. Enjoyed that tour through Nottingham. Loved the contrast between the old warehouses of times gone by and the glassed-in monstrosities that pass for modern architecture. Sigh. Stay safe and well.

It's great seeing all my local waterways. Where Beeston Canal becomes Nottingham Canal is at Lenton near Abbey Road, it's called the Lenton chain because they used to put a chain across where the two canals met preventing you from crossing until you paid a toll.

when I saw the grass-topped narrowboat I thought to myself...... oh sod off

Good to see you giving Richard Trevithick the credit he deserves, history has forgotten him.

Thanks David I always enjoy all your vlogs.. Your one of my go to covid lockdown escapes..

Found your "show" on Amazon prime just as New Jersey, US went into lockdown and have enjoyed both seasons currently on. While googling to see if there would be more, I found, to my surprise, there was a VLOG! I have now enjoyed all your journeys (both narrowboat and campervan). I put them on while cooking dinner or relaxing of an evening. Since we are still social distancing as much as possible, you have become a friend I invite for dinner, lol. Thanks for the vicarious adventures. Stay well!

The canal house pub has a boat in it as well

We have your mop locked in a basement David. Do the Severn and Sharpness, or you’ll never see your mop again!

Your channel is so relaxing, I love it! Truly inspiring!

Hi David, apologies for any confusion when you were doing a 180 at Kings Bromley the other day, where Foxes were moored. I have a house near Colwick, just by the marina. I walked the hound there everyday, knowing that would be me, soon. For future reference the 'w' is silent. Yours was the first NB vlog I came across once I decided to make the move to water and when I started my research in May 2018 :) I think you were about Ep 16 then, so very well done!

If you ever run out of tea, I think you could make at least a partial cup with what's on that spoon.

That water rapids is right downstream from a water treatment works. Never felt so ill in my life

I love the Victorian iron bridges, always nice to see. Thank you as always for bringing us along!

I love the sound track of water gently lapping the bow as you cut through the water. Very peaceful.

Add the turf to the roof for putting...just make it a par 5!

If I had a quid for every time I had to shift to warp drive in reverse at bridges...well, I could buy another narrowboat. Once had to do it cos Sir Tim and Prunella were coming the other way at warp factor 10.

Lovely 😊. I lived in Nottingham and often had a walk along the canal. Thanks for the trip through the city.

No funny, punny comments today, just a heartfelt thank you for being such a bright spot in so many lives. You are doing good in this world by simply being you. Keep it up, mate.

So here’s my question. I see tons of boats moored and in marinas and relatively few actually on the canals. It would appear that a lot of people buy a narrow boat, use it a few times and then more or less park it somewhere which is sad. However the same can be said for sail and power boats. Billions of dollars invested and then rarely used.👍✌️😊🙏🏼

I see you went by Games Workshop's HQ. Always wanted to visit there.

Your tea spoon has a perfect patina. You are very lucky in that regard. My good half insists on washing mine thus requiring that I start all over conditioning a clean spoon. And she wonders why I drink so much coffee. Take care and thank you David.

Loved this video! Lots to see. You are helping this American go deeper down the rabbit hole of narrowboating in the UK. Hope to visit your country someday and possibly book a boat ride. Thanks for the great visual content.