Saving a sinking Narrowboat

Saving a sinking Narrowboat - VLOG 92

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3 ай бұрын

Our friends canal boat is sinking, and the boating community comes to the rescue. And I cruise along the canal and into a marina for the first time. And there's more close-up encounters with wildlife.
The Journey started here... I once lived in the fast lane of life, happily married of 26 years, with two children. That chapter was suddenly shattered by the sudden loss of my wife to cancer, which led me in to depression and homelessness. Waking up in hospital, after attempting to take my own life, with just a suitcase, kayak and bicycle and no money, I've managed to rise up out of the darkness and find happiness and continue my next chapter.
I'm a self taught film maker, and creating these vlogs, it gives me something to do, share my personal experiences as I continue my journey cruising and living life on the canal. Please do consider supporting my channel below... Thank you Dave
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@ceebee223 2 ай бұрын

Lovely videos and stories! Hope more viewers subscribe & join the journey!!

@_WOLAND_ 13 күн бұрын

Ciao Dave, grazie ad Andrea di the Pillow ho avuto modo di conoscere la tua storia, sono passato a salutarti e a guardare un po i tuoi video ( che sono stupendi) da oggi farò parte della tua ciurma su yt.

@heidim6468 29 күн бұрын

You’re a good guy to save your fellow boater.

@AndrewPolich Ай бұрын

A lot of exciting content. I particularly enjoyed watching the narrow boat make tight turns 😮

@neildaly6787 3 ай бұрын

Another lovely video Dave. As usual, it's beautifully shot. Thank you. The boat handling obviously gets a bit tricky at times; but you do a terrific job...and what great team work on your friend's sinking boat! Well done.

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

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@captainzeppos 3 ай бұрын

I follow several narrowboat channels. Most are consistently excellent. However this is the only one that makes me smile throughout the duration of each video. I'm not entirely sure why, but I don't care. I just follow it to wherever it leads every time.

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words 🙏 pleased you're enjoying the moments, and that's what life is really about 🙏 Dave

@onyva3256 3 ай бұрын

Impressive boat handling - that marina was incredibly tight.

@sk8rob96 Ай бұрын

Lovely video beautiful music and a nice bloke what more do you want 👍

@lizcleere 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the uplifting glimpses you give us into the natural world back home in the UK (I'm living in tropical Indonesia at the moment, so a very different landscape). There's joy to be found in nature everywhere. I read today about Chris Packham joining a 'fight for nature' gathering to bring awareness to the loss of biodiversity in the UK. It seems "43% of UK bird species are in decline and 97% of wildflower meadows have disappeared since the second world war". The news is relentlessly sad, so I cling to the more uplifting stories I watch from nature aficionados like you and Vanessa of The Mindful Narrowboat. I've been living on a sailboat for 20 years so have first hand experience of plastic pollution and coral decline. But there are also fantastic efforts to clean up the coasts and plant coral gardens. Just like on land, the ability nature has to spring back is astounding. "I like it when a flower or a little tuft of grass grows through a crack in the concrete. It's so f****n' heroic." George Carlin 🙏

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

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@sallydeslandes7990 2 ай бұрын

A wonderful episode with such a good mix of nature and boating-. Loved the butterflies on the bluebells!

@inspiredbynature3 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching 🙏

@laura20chi82 11 күн бұрын

Ti ho conosciuto sul canale italiano the pillow Complimenti davvero per tutto ciò che sei diventato 🙏🏻❤️👋🍀🍀🍀🍀

@tonycave1720 2 ай бұрын

Love watching your adventures brilliant filming

@louiselage7740 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your world. The wildlife is beautiful. So relieved to hear that the narrowboat was saved thanks to the help of everyone who came to the rescue. I look forward to seeing more of your journeys as the Spring and Summer reveal themselves to us...

@user-kev-k5v 3 ай бұрын

The beauty of these wild birds and deer are so amazing to see Dave it’s thanks to you for letting us all to see them, sorry to hear about your friends boat that was sinking 👍

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

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@user-kev-k5v 12 күн бұрын

@@inspiredbynature3 God Bless Dave enjoy your weekend 👍❤️

@ronmartin6095 3 ай бұрын

Hi David really enjoyed that, super shots. Hope all is well 🎭

@dianakotori 3 ай бұрын

Jeez, Dave! You've got some serious skills with that boat of yours! That marina seems to be really tight! I'm so glad you managed without a scratch! It was lovely to see all the other boats for a change, love the names and the colours. And I'm glad Emily is up and floating again, boat owners' worst nightmare.

@maxiemills6982 3 ай бұрын

Dave, you have yourself a nice little roof-top garden going there! 👍

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

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@savagecr1566 2 ай бұрын

Amazing videography. I'm a mechanic, so I know nothing about this, but I also watch a lot of KZfaq and this is not just expensive cameras. This is a talent that I haven't seen matched.

@inspiredbynature3 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for tuning and watching and also for your kind words 🙏

@janelou458 3 ай бұрын

Very nice vlog. Thank you for sharing.

@susanhill9166 3 ай бұрын

Hi Dave another relaxing video, helping a mate out on his sinking narrowboat, that's what life is all about is helping one another on the canal, I am all for that mate. Well done ❤. Seeing all all your wildlife fox etc" I enjoyed very much, oh and the bluebells , I didn't know the butterflies the name of them. Thank you for sharing this with me. Take care Dave until next time X X X ❤

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Orange tipped butterfly 😃

@susanhill9166 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for liking my text

@susanhill9166 3 ай бұрын

@@inspiredbynature3 Oh thank you Dave

@philelliott5327 3 ай бұрын

Great, really relaxing video style. Well done saving the other boat. I can't believe I haven't seen your channel before, subscribe.

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks subscribing Dave 🙏

@BaharehMayer 3 ай бұрын

Another amazing clip 💗👏

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@georgeclevenger8223 Ай бұрын

My first time viewing. What a pleasant viewing. Will definitely follow your cha nel. Thank you for sharing your experiences on the canals and nature😊

@inspiredbynature3 Ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! 🙏

@markaltosmith7871 18 күн бұрын

Hi Dave hope all is good with you, thanks for sharing. I always seems to watch you when i need to escape from the day to day routine, general on a friday evening. Really helps me take my mind off any worries 🙏

@inspiredbynature3 18 күн бұрын

Wonderful 🙏

@InfiniteSoul91 3 ай бұрын

Your video's are such a nice balance of wildlife viewing and interaction with others when needed. It's clear you're a loner but not a hermit. I like that. Cheers from a peaceful corner of New Zealand 💙🌏💙

@Wedgedoow 3 ай бұрын

May I ask which peaceful corner, my Stepdaughter lives Napier.

@InfiniteSoul91 3 ай бұрын

@@Wedgedoow WOW! NAPIER is a 65km drive from mine in Central Hawkes Bay ... Waipawa to be precise! Isn't it such a small World? I hope you're able to visit sometime and enjoy the Kiwi hospitality. Blessings 💙🌏💙

@Wedgedoow 3 ай бұрын

@@InfiniteSoul91 Small world indeed you live in a wonderful country. Pete & Lorraine

@user-kev-k5v 3 ай бұрын

That was perfect Dave you did that to perfection 👍

@juliec70 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou for another brilliant video dave, your videos are so calming, glad you rescued Richie,s boat 😊

@sharoncameron281 3 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your videos, they’re so relaxing and put me in a calm mood 😌

@user-hp2il6su8r 3 ай бұрын

Such a nice peaceful time watching your videos. Thanks

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

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@KatelynsAdventures707 3 ай бұрын

Lovely vlog Dave, lots of interesting things to view. Glad you guys were able to save that guys narrowboat. Good one Jaz for noticing it. 🙏🤗

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🙏 Dave

@chantallabelle8571 3 ай бұрын

I am very impressed the way you maneuver your boat in such a narrow space! Wow! Impressive!

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

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@user-hz4dh4wb1m 3 ай бұрын

Well done, Dave! Excellent steering! Definitely a seasoned pro now!

@carolinemarceau256 3 ай бұрын

C'est tellement beau ❤

@dorothydotson7154 3 ай бұрын

That could have been such a tragedy for that boat if no one had noticed in time. Good work!

@bernardjohnwright 3 ай бұрын

Good video and quite calming in the chaotic world...

@clairehachey2189 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for another amazing video ❤ Your cinematography touches my very soul. Cheers from Montreal, Canada!

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Hi Claire 👋 thank you for watching. Dave

@cathylynnpietranton 3 ай бұрын

Wow Dave that was a very narrow opening at the marina. Well done navigating your boat 👍👍❤

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@Wedgedoow 3 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this Dave, nice how the boating community pull together, superb photography. Pete & Lorraine

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Small communities work well, good harmony 🙏

@user-kev-k5v 3 ай бұрын

Wow yes I saw the wind push you three bumps hey never mind your boats still In one piece Dave thanks for sharing ❤❤

@beasawade6032 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful nature and lovely video the Marina looks like a city 😅better out in the wild Thanks for sharing enjoy

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

It was a new experience, but yes for me I like to be out on the open canal and free to roam

@jamesbelgie9137 2 ай бұрын

I have watched your videos and I am so happy that you are enjoying everything that comes your way. Never a cross word, and always showing us the way to enjoy simple nature. Thank you for sharing!

@Cocoavr 3 ай бұрын

I can see myself fishing in the video 😂

@rudihuisman6134 3 ай бұрын

Thanks again Dave!

@myyou2b 3 ай бұрын

I love these videos, and following along with your journeys. Keep up the good work!

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@fosterkennel649 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much another wonderful video. Blossings to you and yours coming at you southern oregon

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

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@ddenice963 3 ай бұрын

Your home just draws you in just overflowing with peace and tranquility.

@kaylareed5379 3 ай бұрын

Another beautiful video! Thank you for sharing your beautiful life with us. I laughed so much when said “Iron Maiden “ hahaha. I love Iron Maiden but I love calm and quiet in nature. Glad all was peaceful. Great job steering! What a beautiful sunset. Hope you’re having fun decorating and feeling better. Please take care of yourself. Sending you love and gratitude from California 🥰

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

🎸 🎸 😃

@zaferaktan7383 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful. Please take care. Cheers from California

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will. Dave

@kenclarke1952 Ай бұрын

I wonder who realised that there were two orange tip butterflies side by side in the patch of bluebells. Thank you.

@mwmentor 3 ай бұрын

Hi Dave: I haven't been by your channel for a while, but I am so glad that I came by today! Your photography, dialogue, and choice of music provide a sense of immersion which is, for me, both unique and exquisite. On a practical note, I watch a couple of channels featuring various boats, and something that I have been wondering about canal boats which tend to be quite long, would it not be practical to consider installing some sort of bowthruster? It could be driven electrically, and lowered/raised as required? It might help with manoeuvring in tight spots? They have them on some yachts, so might be an idea for a canal boat too? Anyway, thanks for a wonderful video. I enjoyed it very much.

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Welcome back! Not sure if you're subscribed? And if you hit the bell button, it will notify you when I upload a new episode. Thanks for tuning back into my channel

@lynnmelville3772 3 ай бұрын

What caused his boat to sink? Really scary, thank god he is afloat and all good. Lovely wildlife and great video.

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Hi, this is what we think possibly happened. there had been heavy, torrential rain and it had leaked in around the weed and engine bay hatch. The drain holes to send water back out in to the canal couldn't cope with the amount of rain fall. That then spilled over into the boat. At some point engine exhaust hole out side the boat went under. Then the canal water just flooded the boat. Then it started going in the rear doors. It was then jazz spotted his boat was sinking. The mooring side of the boat was resting on the bottom of the canal and listing into deeper water. We slowed a passing boat down so as not to pull the boat further into the canal, which could have been a bigger problem in rescuing it.

@lynnmelville3772 3 ай бұрын

@inspiredbynature3 crikey... our weather has a lot to answer for.. I'm really glad all went well in the end. Great videos, and I look forward to seeing more.

@lornaeaketts-rogers2812 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful as always, thank you, very glad your friends boat was ok, it looked quite a job getting the water out. I hope you are enjoying some slightly drier weather this weekend ☀️🌱💖

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Hi Lorna, dry weather is good ! 😃 and some 🌞 Dave.

@vc4154 3 ай бұрын

Lovely looking boat and well handled. Enjoyable video.

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks! 🙏 Dave

@CherylPamelaWatts 3 ай бұрын

Hi, Dave, I love your show and your narrowboat your, other music too. And, nature, you are a very kind soul!

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Cheryl 🙏

@nadine2870 12 күн бұрын

Complimenti per la guida con la barca, e' come un bus, sai cosa ho notato nei tuoi video e' che gli animali sembra che ti aspettino , ti salutano. Siete in tanti a vivere in quelle barche, il posto dove vivi e' bellissimo. Buon proseguo. Ciao

@inspiredbynature3 12 күн бұрын

Nadine, thank you 🙏 Yes, I have a beautiful connection with animals 🙏 Dave

@Echiya Ай бұрын

New subb and I added follow on FB too. Very inspired by you Dave. Watching from Tucson, Az. and I dream of narrowboat life. Keep up the great work!

@inspiredbynature3 Ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks for subscribing and the follow on Facebook. Big episode 93 coming within the next few weeks!

@davidmarsh1167 3 ай бұрын

First time seeing this. Nice calm delivery with a great accent. Do you live alone?

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Hi David. Thanks for tuning into my channel and watching this episode. Yes, I'm a solo liveaboard. But I'm never alone 😃 especially with being surrounded by nature and the friendly boating community. Hope you enjoy many of my previous and future vlogs. Dave

@lyndadavid6976 2 ай бұрын

OK, officially worried, where’s Dave? No new post in quite awhile. Maybe I missed the memo. I look for you everyday. Hope all is well. 💖

@inspiredbynature3 2 ай бұрын

Episode been on hold whislt I've been busy moving two boats in and out of dry dock. Busy month !

@mariaetheridge8343 3 ай бұрын

Question: do you stay on one canal coasting up and down or to you change over to other canals? That marina entrance looks 🙈 How about exiting backwards? 🤔 I follow you from Cyprus, btw. 😊

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching my channel. I cruise on two canals. On my boat its more difficult in reverse. Some more modern boats have bow thrusters to help steer.

@steventhomas8964 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos. I am curious how much do narrowboat marinas cost? In the US it goes off how big your boat is.

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching 🙏 to be honest, I'm not sure on costs, as I'm a continuous cruiser and just pay for my cruising licence, just over one thousand pounds. I do know it's on the length of your boat. But you also still have to pay a licence fee to the canal and river trust and its about to go up a lot! I think folk pay maybe two to three thousand per year. Maybe someone might comment on here the cost. Like I say, I'm not sure. Dave

@louisebooth4703 3 ай бұрын

I have a 70' boat and pay £3,300 p.a. for a marina in the Midlands.

@inspiredbynature3 3 ай бұрын

Are you a liveaboard?

@louisebooth4703 2 ай бұрын

Leisure. Out and about a lot on the cut, but need somewhere to park when I'm not! Just found your channel and it is a cut above most of the other canal boat vloggers.

@inspiredbynature3 2 ай бұрын

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