I'm completely bowled over by the huge number of supportive comments that are already flying in - and by those folk that have offered their support in another completely unexpected way. I will do my utmost to respond to all of you tomorrow. Cheers everyone. ☺

Thanks for the shoutout Kev, and well done once again for talking about such a traumatic experience (the attack, not me coming round to film the boat tour). It’s not easy making a living from videos whilst travelling by yourself. But your lovely subscribers’ messages of support prove that it’s not just about the money 8^)

Such a sad and shocking story! you're right, the world is knackered. We have realised that by the sights we have seen travelling into London. However, don't get disheartened, there are still a lot of good people out there. It was through watching your videos along with Robbie Cummings and 'Cruising the Cut' that started us out on our own narrowboat journey. You are bringing a lot of people a lot of pleasure, so just keep going. Fran and Rich

This is the main reason i never go out to any pubs on new years eve. So many horror stories of unprovoked attacks from local wasters. Those guys that did that to you are for sure not going to achieve half of what you have in their sad little lives. So glad you have kept going. You have been a huge inspiration to myself & many others that have seen your videos. We have spoken before & i am very close to getting my boat to live aboard. This is thanks to the likes of yourself.. Robbie Cummings, David Johns, Ben & Emelie, Dan Brown & several others. We are hoping to soon join your family of you tubers & document our adventures in the near future. Please don't ever feel alone. You have a lot more support than you realise. I for one would be honoured to be your friend & I hope to meet you in future.

I’m in awe of your honesty and shocked at what you suffered - a life changing experience is too simple a term. I’m so glad you are around to tell the tale and are brave enough to continue your journey, a journey which in no little way has helped guide me towards my own future and I doubt that I’m alone in this regard - Kevin, thank you.

I'm just now hearing about this. My first thought was that you're very fortunate to have not been killed. I'm very sorry this happened to you and I hope those animals get what's coming to them. Best wishes from the States.

Sorry to hear of your troubles Kevin, Ive missed seeing you every week...Hopefully as time goes on and you feel better in your self again, we might see you return to KZfaq and your great videos again mate....Hopefully next year will be alot better for you Kevin...Al the best mate...Russ.

I am so sorry this happened to you, and yes this world is knackered. Hats off to your ex wife, she is made of the right stuff.

I live in Wigan - I'm horrified this happened to you. If you are ever passing through again, my husband and I would love to treat you to a meal and a drink.

Utterly horrifying experience, massive respect to you. 👍

I have nothing but admiration for you talking about the attack. Your tenacity, honesty, and down-right get up and go are superb. You've got more mettle than lots of people. Respect.

Heartbreaking ... there was no way of knowing but if we had we would have picked you up at the hospital, taken you to our home in Wigan where you could have stayed with us until fully recuperated. There's far more good people out there Kevin than bad, Take care Allison x

That took some balls my friend. Not an easy subject to talk about, more so videoing it. Didn't depress me at all. Just got my blood boiling. WTF. I feel for you Kev. You've done a fantastic thing here, spitting it all out. I hope actually that it was somewhat cathartic for you at the same time. Massive well done to the ex as well.....what a true angel. Best thing.....you didn't give in. Marina, 4 months, readjust, decision made, forward march/ boating. Brilliant. I won't bore you with my tale/saga/incident......long and short of it......someone tried, (and we later found out who) firebombed a pub I was running years and years ago. It's still with me today. As the months and years go by, it's hold weakens, and you adjust your life accordingly, not letting the Bar.....ds drag you down. Proud of you Kev.......

Very sorry you went through this. But I’m glad you’ve shared it & kept on doing what you love to do. It would have been so much “easier” to pack it all in & retreat. But I’m sure you know you’ve “healed” much quicker by slogging on! And by sharing you are helping others. I’ve just found your series a week ago & am inspired by your tenacity & creativity. Looking forward to more travels!

Kevin, discovered you on Amazon Prime via a friend's recommendation. I have been binge watching a quite bit and was into Season 3, I think, when you reported the attack. So glad you have recovered (physically at least) and still at it. Your videos are brilliant. You have a knack for perfect editing what is a very slow ride. You don't over comment like a travelogue, but just take us along on your journeys. So thankful for that! I have visited the UK many times, mostly the rural areas, for walking and pub visits. Maybe my son and I were lucky, but we had no troubles, even in the "spit and sawdust" places. No matter where, however, criminal and violent people exist. It is a damn shame it happened on that New Year's Eve to you. With Amazon Prime Video, your loyal band must be ever growing. Good work, gent.

That is absolutely horrendous. Thank God you survived and I hope that the physical and mental scars will heal. All the best to you.

I'm stunned and saddened that this happened. Thank you for sharing and filling in some pieces of your life and your ordeal. You got me thru some tough times with your videos and I'm grateful that you've pressed on.

That sort of thing usually happens in towns not out in the sticks, but then dickheads are everywhere.

I can’t believe that happened to you. I’m so sorry you had to suffer in that way and thankful that you pulled through with enough confidence to carry on with your journey. . The video with Robbie is great, you have a fantastic boat it’s a real gem with the boatman’s cabin and the Epping stove. I’ve struggle a bit with Vimeo and don’t know why but I’ll have another look and see if I can have better luck. Good luck and a safe journey.

I am so thankful that you recovered from that brutal, horrific attack. Watching your account of it was heart-rending. I am shaken by outrage over the atrocity and in awe of your courageous recounting of it. Your videos are much-enjoyed by my husband and myself, and I hope you will continue to make them for as long it brings you joy. Stay strong. Stay safe. Stay happy. Blessings to you.

So very sorry to hear this; may you be protected and supported from now on. Keep on in your travels; many people support you from afar and wish you well. Sending light and healing from Australia.

Wow! I've always regarded you as the real deal, authentic in every way & watching your episodes, it feels like I know you. This episode proves that point even more so. I can't imagine what you went through, I can't imagine how you got through it - but you clearly have ... and stronger for it. Kevin, you have my respect. I want to bang on about the cowards & a broken society but it won't help. In the words of Alan Bennett, Keep On Keeping On and thanks for sharing. CHG = AUTHENTIC.

Hello, Kevin, from the US. My sister introduced me to your videos on Amazon Prime and I've now subscribed to your youtube site. I became an instant fan. My favorite uncle (now 92) has been all over the world with his father working on a yacht. Your adventures remind me so much of his. I've already told him I want his films and slides if no one else does. I feel I've traveled the world (a time gone by) through him and now I've traveled the British canal system thanks to you. Thank you for allowing me to peer over your shoulder. I've already seen your horrendous recounting of your New Year's attack and I'm sorry it happened to such a gentleman as yourself.

I totally admire your honesty in opening up and sharing this with us. Thank you for doing that ~ it can’t have been easy. I wish you well and that you continue to go from strength to strength. I hope you are able to take great comfort from all these messages of support (.....in a way, we all can). I’ll go look for you on Vimeo...... Cheers, from a HongKongoozler.

Sorry to hear what happened to you sir it can be a shit world out there glad to see you back doing what you do well and that's making videos. Hope everything thing goes well you sir

So, it's been 9 months....and I just saw this today. What a SHOCKING and HEARTBREAKING story! There really are no words to express what I'm feeling after watching this other than I'm so very glad you are ok. I'm pretty much a "newbee" having very recently found your series on Amazon Prime - up to season 4, and then found you on KZfaq. I certainly hope that you don't stop because your videos are really so much more than simply "enjoyable." Your ability to simply be-human, character and candor make the whole thing as far as I'm concerned. Sending best wishes and safe travel wishes from California! I'll be watching for more in the future!!!!!

So sorry to hear about your experience, Kevin. And thank you for your videos - I absolutely love them, especially now I've found out how to access vimeo on my TV. Much better than watching on a phone screen! There was a 1960s TV show called Out of Town. Presenter was Jack Hargreaves. It must have been repeated in the late 70s/80s because I remember watching it as a child. Your videos give me the same feeling as that show. You're capturing a time and a way of life. And for your viewers there's something calming and reassuring - an inner peace - that comes with that.

Really sorry to hear about the dreadful events that have taken place with you recently... it's the dreadful times we live in today but you know life is designed to knock you down but I know you are up a strong enough character to pick yourself up and stand tall again wishing you a speedy recovery

Kevin, as I watched this I got the feeling that making this video was therapeutic for you. I can't imagine going through what you did on that New Year's eve. No one should ever be subjected to that kind of violence. The wounds heal but the trauma lingers. Hopefully time will heal the trauma as well. I'm glad that you are working through it all. I also want to say that it sounds like your ex-wife is a good and decent person. Not all ex's would have been willing to step in to assist as she did. Even though you two weren't compatible as a married couple, obviously you are both good people. You may now know all of us, but you do have a lot of folks who appreciate what you do and care about your well being. All the best!

Oh Kevin...along with so many others seeing this, this left me in deep tears...how could this have happened to such a lovely guy...just shock... that humans are capable of doing this kind of thing... i've always admired and respected you (as a stranger in Canada watching youtube? yes i know, but...) but you are well stuck in my heart now for how you've survived this and have spoken so honestly and from such vulnerability about this. Thank goodness for your ex-wife, bless her forever for taking care of you, that just tore at my heart... i don't know what else to say, maybe someone else can find the right words... just gutted to hear what happened :-( A Deep Hug from all of us xxx

Oh my god Kevin, I was brought to tears hearing you tell this story, heartbreaking that your amazing spirit was almost crushed by these awful thugs, I hope you have fully recovered now, and please do keep the videos coming! I watched them from the beginning, and now my husband and I are one month in to our new liveaboard life, and thoroughly enjoying every minute! I hope we cross paths sometime, it would be lovely to chat to you!

I haven't finished watching this CHG. I'm appalled by it. I'm almost in tears to hear your dreadful experience. Let me tell you - you are not alone! You have hundreds, if not thousands of followers and well wishers and helpers. You've inspired me to buy a boat in 2019 and you will continue to be an inspiration. If there's anything I can do to help, please, please just ask. I've been in your situation myself and you're right - it is knackered but for every s**t, there's thousands of good ones. Keep up the good work, fella. You are a legend.

I was really sorry to hear of your troubles, it was so traumatic and so unexpected I am not surprised that it has taken you until now to talk about it. Anyway this morning I decided to subscribe using the special offer and I was pleased to find that I received so much for a few quid. I'm glad I did the videos of a really high quality and they do just what you set out to by providing an in depth look at canals and canal life. I'd say keep cruising and doing what you are good at. John

Hi Kevin! I just finished watching all three seasons on Amazon tv here in Raleigh, North Carolina. Just wanted to say thank you and also how shocked I was at your awful experience! I loved your videos and was so moved by your kindness and growing awareness of your personal growth. The scenery was breathtaking. I truly appreciated your witty commentary and musical interludes. All that being said, I was deeply saddened by what happened to you on New Year's eve and the other things that happened to you that last week of Season 3. I am very grateful that you survived and are back making videos and feeling better. Best wishes to you and I truly hope that your future adventures brings you health, happiness, pleasure and prosperity! Peace, Berry Henderson

How can the Police say they regarded it as attempted murder then not pursue it? They should ALWAYS pursue such monstrous crimes with or without the victims co-operation. Boot prints, DNA, witnesses and suspects from the pub, these scumbags would almost certainly have records of violent crime, plenty for the Police to be getting on with. Proper sentencing is whats needed without political interference, and something like sentence doubling. Every time you go and commit a similar crime you can be sure that the starting point will be double your previous sentence. WHICH WILL BE SERVED IN FULL.

Hello Kevin, so sorry to hear your story. Thank you for having the courage to share such a frightening and terrible experience. I cannot even try to guess what the motive of your attackers must have been or even why they decided to attack you. The way you have expressed your ordeal in such a frank, honest manner is a beacon of light to those that have suffered a similar experience. It takes heart to move on . I hope you recover from your ordeal and find strength and peace of mind to continue on the water. Deb

I found your lovely little vlog on Amazon Prime. I hopped over to KZfaq and subscribed there as well. You, my British friend, are an amazing soul. I enjoy your down-to-earth, honest approach to life and towards others. Just to let you know, I too, understand about trauma (as many of us do) and I understood everything you were saying. You are not alone. Keep up the great job and I look forward to seeing all your travels, theories, and all the incredible scenery from England. My husband is from Yorkshire and he loves to see all of the incredible landscapes he misses. Thank you again and the very best to you, mate!

I absolutely love your videos and I am so sorry about the terrible things that have happened to you. It is such a scary world we live in. I have always loved England (I’m American) and have visited several times but mostly tourist areas. Your videos take me to places that I will never get to see and I thank you so much for that. Sometimes when you’re making yourself a cup of tea, I will go and make myself one also! Please stay safe!

So sorry to hear this Kevin. Thank you for being brave to share it with us. Wishing you all the best.

Kevin, I was shocked and so very sad to see and hear what had happened to you. You have indeed crafted interesting, witty videos. If you need a couple of weeks in Florida to chill and rest/reboot etc. let me know and you'll be welcome to come over and stay - winter here on the Gulf Coast is pretty good! I'll be going back to the UK sometime in March to get back on my boat and spend 6 months cruising Grand Union and beyond. Take care of yourself mate.

I was shocked to hear of your experience and hope this doesn’t stop you from enjoying your life on the cut. I was watching your videos whilst making my own future plans to buy a boat, when early retirement unexpectedly came along. I am moored in the Marina from where you set off on your travels and though I’ve not yet ventured far, your videos give me the inspiration to do so. I hope our paths will cross some time. Very best wishes. Alan

I've been away for awhile. (ill) so i've just now watched this video. I just cant begin to tell you how saddened and enraged at what happened to you. It so often seems that the folks that deserve it the least are often piled on the most and its just not right. I just thank the stars that you've been able to heal yourself and continue on. Good luck and best wishes to you my friend.

Tough to watch. Honestly, I've worried about you and Robbie. I live in US and don't know either of you but watching you on KZfaq and then Vimeo and Robbie on KZfaq, I could feel there was a sadness, or heaviness of heart. You both seem like really kind and considerate guys. I'm very sorry this happened to you. I would have never imagined. Hope you don't mind me saying, but I'll be praying for both of you. Hope you're on the upswing.

Hi Kevin - So sorry to hear of your troubles, So glad you have come out of it with a positive attitude. I have watched all of your vlogs - was/am addicted - waited each week for you to post. I am from way South - South Africa, and have really been inspired by your stories. Been looking at boats for sale, and might join you one day! Keep going mate - many of us rooting for you.

Thank you for being so honest and sharing what happened. You have been courageous and brave and we hold you in very high regard indeed. Best wishes Jo

I'm so sorry you had this traumatic experience but glad you seem to have come through quite well. I've been enjoying the series on Amazon Prime and found it to be the most relaxing thing I've watched in ages. I'm in the US, we're all in a bit of shock here over the division and violence in our country and I can only imagine what you have been through, your spirit so obviously wounded at the time by the situation as well. Just wanted to wish you the best and I hope you can continue to enjoy and document this journey for yourself and your viewers.

A terrible trauma that I'm so glad you survived Kevin. Sincerely hoping that karma gets the animals responsible. Onwards and upwards.

Hi Kevin, I can honestly say, I feel absolutely devastated what happened to you. My heart goes out to you...take care

I can't even imagine the strength it took to make this video and to get back on the canals again after having an experience like that one you had. I have recently discovered your channel after finding your series on Amazon prime, the scenery is mesmerising and your story is inspiring. I am glad you didn't let that incredibly awful incident beat you. Looking forward to more posts from you on you tube and Vimeo, from Arizona in the USA.

Hi Kevin, Ive just caught up with your recent developments and I must say that I am sickened but not suprised that you were attacked that night. Its so good to see that you have recovered. I will be on the cut a fair bit this year and I will keep an eye open for Aslan. Best of luck for the future.

So sorry for your ordeal, i hope you can still believe there are good people out there. i'm pleased you are continuing on the boat and give it time, it will get easier i wish you nothing but goodness for the future.

What an awful shocking thing to happen to you. I think you’re incredibly brave to open up and share this. It’s a horrible world sometimes. It must still be so hard to get your head round what happened and why you? You don’t impact on anyone else, you’re living your life. Just so shocking to be so savagely attacked. I’m glad to see you’re doing better. I’m not a very huggy person but sending a big hug to you.

I've just recently discovered your lovely narrowboat stories which are truly an oasis of bucolic calm. The pace, the observations, the intricacies and details of life on the canals on a narrowboat are an absolute balm in these bizarre times. It is devastating to hear this story. We are rooting for you.

It's a terrible thing to have happened to you and I hope you find some comfort from the positive comments left for you. Keep up the good work, i think I've commented before on the obvious change in you once you embarked upon your journey. Life tests us in many ways. You have survived another and have lived to tell the tale. Take strength from that. My best to you and good luck on your future journeys.

im glad you had the courage to speak your mind. No words other than that right now, but I'm listening...

I’ve recently discovered your series on Amazon and I’m throughly enjoying every second. I’m now watching your videos on here and I’m also enjoying the content apart from this. I’m welling up watching this. I’m so very sorry this happened to you. Why would anyone ever do this to you or anyone. You’re such a lovely guy. Thank you for sharing your life on the canals.

So sorry to hear your story Kevin, but full credit to you for having been so candid. Your videos were part of the inspiration for us having bought our boat this summer.....loved your cooking slots!....I hope that you can stay in love with the canals....and find a soul mate to share it all with....🍷🍷

How awful!! It broke my heart to hear you went thru this. You've become my new favorite series to watch. I recently discovered your videos on Amazon and have been binging. Just now starting on Season 3 and imagining what an ideal way to travel. Britain is so beautiful. I've been unaware of narrowboats until now and I'm riding along on Aslan with you as you go. I'm enjoying your quirky sense of humor too. Some of us are living out our fantasies thru your adventures. Be safe, Kevin. We need more people in the world like you.

Really sorry to hear about the New Years Eve experience Kevin. That must have been horrific! Hopefully, 2018 has been a better year for you! Take care and I look forward to Season 5 :)

Omg you been through the shite and have come out head up high and v fingers raised, took guts to explain all for us all to try a get a feeling of it. Your a top bloke whom i have thoroughly enjoyed watching (and rewatching!) very episode posted! Maybe one day when im on the cut with my family on our holiday we may bump into you..... Not literally!! For a hello and a cuppa!!

We need more people like this guy in the world 😇😇

I'm so sorry I only now got to see this video, Kev. I was devastated to hear what happened to you. You and Robbie are my favourite canal boaters by far, and to hear about the trauma you suffered brought me to tears. I'm happy that since then you have had much better experiences. I have been enjoying your videos and of course getting rather envious, since I'm stuck in Australia when I would have given my eye teeth to be able to do what you do. May you never experience anything like that again.

Lost for words to be honest. Watched with a sick feeling in my stomach all the way through. So glad you are through it and can see life through better eyes now. Please stay safe and keep doing what you are doing to make your life happy. It proves life is short and we all must make each day count. Take care.

How personal and honest was that. Thanks so much for telling the story..

As you say: " Forward, ever forward Kevin." " Bask in your own excellence." You bring such joy into our home. We, yes! were deepley shocked that anyone could ever do such a thing to you, our lad ( yes ), one of few peole that just lifts our souls. WE have always been in tune with the heaviness of your former life, before the boat. We can sense this. We watch as you grow ever more comfortable with boat life ( maybe Llangollen was the exception - my home town. yes! " stay busy" when crossing the aquaduct) How you have grown into such a wonderful story teller...showing us places we will never see...cooking on your boat ( careful with the Claret) but just the inviting of us, two old retirees, into your life. Foward Kevin - ever forward as you say. What a good and dear person you are. In light and love. You are loved Mate. Stay safe. Foward. Tony & Deni. Cathedral City, California. USA

Hi, only recently found your narrow boat journeys and enjoy them such a lot. I felt very upset for you listening to your New Years Eve attack, very brave of you to talk about it. Glad you had the courage to continue with you journeys. I have lost two family members from violence so I understand how hard your physical and mental rehabilitation must have been. Thank you so much showing how lovely our country is.

Hi Kevin, you are a veteran now, and I mean this with the greatest of respect. I have thoroughly enjoyed all your videos and wise comments. From here, the only way is up, and I look forward to noting your passage. Please believe that there are greater things to come. Yours truly, Gpx

I'm so very sorry this happened to you Kevin. Very thankful you're okay and I can't imagine the damage this does to a persons spirit, but especially physically at that time, and yet you've STILL carried forward. That's real strength of character. It's a shame that this kind of hate exists. It certainly is not deserving. Thank you for making my day much better through your videos.

My husband and I just found your videos, and we are enjoying them very much. I'm so sorry for what you've been through. ( Big hugs ) I'm glad your ex came through for you at that time. I feel Karma will take care of those that hurt you. What is handed out comes back in time. I'm glad you are back in the saddle again. We're looking forward to more content. 😀

What an amazing story! I'm so sorry that happened to you! I'm so glad you decided to keep going, your a strong man. My husband and I really enjoy watching your videos and look forward to each one. You have shown us the good, beautiful and bad side of Britain. Your humor and meal preparation are great additions to the scenery you show in your videos. Keep up the great work!

I cried. I am so sorry this happened to you. Please know the joy your videos give me. I am paralyzed and in a wheelchair in another country. I loved being on the water and in water. You bring the joy of exploring, of learning, of having sun on my face and air in my hair to me. Thank you for not giving up!

Thank you for sharing your adventures cruising the English canals. I just discovered your channel & have been binge watching for the last few days. I am just sickened & shocked by what happened to you !! Your wife sounds like a lovely lady I was so happy to hear she was able to help you. I wish you a speedy recovery and many more videos of your cruises on these historic canals. Your videos have given my husband and myself such pleasure the way you present your life on the canals makes us feel we are there also. We have enjoyed your experience in cruising as well as your cooking recipes! Thank you again for sharing your beautiful adventure!

Kevin, if you can remember, prior to you, probably a day or so, before you got to the lift bridge where you got some abuse, I knocked on your boat to say hello. I am absolutely dismayed the at the way you have been treated, not only by those thugs but also by the local Police who assumed you where drunk. Wigan, is and always has been a hard place but the majority of people are the salt of the earth, unfortunately, you where in the wrong place at the wrong bloody time which does destroy your faith in people. Your synopsis in ever finding these thugs is probably correct but I personally hope that they rot in hell. You take care and enjoy the rest of your journey around the canal network. If your ever in this area again, please get in touch if you need any assistance. Brian

Oh Kevin I'm so sorry that all happened to you, and as bad as it was I'm so glad it wasn't worse. My husband and I just discovered you and your wonderful videos on Amazon, here in the USA. We loved your videos and all your statements and observations too. Don't know if you will ever see this, but just know that strangers are rooting for you and your uniqueness!

Mate, it’s very sad to hear that you went through all that, and hope you have made a full recovery. You’re a champion bloke who didn’t deserve any of that - good luck in the future, and careful as you go 👍🏻

Kevin you are a good man. I understand this post you have made and for your reasons. You could have cruised the networks alone without posting any of your current and past work. But you decided not to do that and created your great works. I for one thoroughly enjoy your vlogs. We the viewer's of your works travel with you so you are not alone and never will be alone. Thinking of you on your travels and wonder where your winter mooring ? As you know I am on Vimeo and and are looking forward to your 2019 episodes. Happy Christmas Kevin.

Massive respect to share your honesty and bravery. Watched your show on prime video. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing it as a third person account of life on a narrow boat. Well documented and filmed. You are an inspiration.

Hi from Seattle...wanted to let you know I've thoroughly enjoyed your videos, everything about them. And yes, my house gets cold if I don't turn on the heat. I found you on Amazon Prime a couple of weeks ago and couldn't stop watching. Exactly a year ago I finished a 10-week vacation in the UK as my husband and I attempted a rental car and AirBnB excursion from Oban down to New Forest, spending our days sightseeing and wondering what to make for supper each day. Your videos brought back to me exactly that joy of discovery and of slowing down to enjoy life. Since getting back to our "real" life I've wondered how to recapture that feeling to no avail, until finding your delightful videos. Thank you for sharing your experience, and for the skill you bring to the photography, editing and storytelling. And to top it off, you show us recipes! Wishing you the best, and safe travels.

I only discovered your videos on Amazon Prime a few days ago and have been binge watching them. You are such a sweet bloke. I don't have a boat yet but you are a massive inspiration to me and are driving my will to get my first boat when I can eventually afford it. Don't let the negativity in this world discourage you. There are more good people in this world than bad idiots. Unfortunately it only takes one bad experience to break a person. I have been verbally assaulted twice now outside my property, had the police out twice and have had to install CCTV camera's. Its a horrible experience but nothing compared to what you have had to endure. Always remember that we all LOVE your video's and we are always with you as kindred spirits 🙂

Thanks for sharing what surely was not easily experienced. You were our introduction to narrow boating in England and an anticipated pleasure every week or so. Thank you, Kevin!

Sickened by what you have been through Kevin , feel for you matey. Take care . Really shocked.

Very sorry to hear about this Kev. Glad to know you are still Narrowboating. Don't let idiots ruin your good times. All the best.

I have no words. That is horrible. I’m very sorry for what you have gone through, Kevin. I hope you are healing up well. I know that can be a long process, having gone through some stuff myself. I think it’s safe to say that there is still plenty of us on KZfaq that understand your reasoning and support you regardless. Really, I don’t think you needed to explain yourself. It’s your decision and yours alone. Personally I have every intention of finding your Vimeo channel, but funds are still lacking, so... It gives me a smile when I see you pop up here from time to time. I know I will come away with a good positive message. Don’t let the shit in this world get you down, mate. Life is simply too short for that. Even in my relatively few years I’ve learned that you find the good things and hold on to them for dear life. I hope to see you again soon. God bless.

This was definitely hard to watch, but only because through watching your show, I and countless others have grown to truly care about you. I’m so glad you had someone to come and care for you for a few days. That’s just priceless especially in times like what you went through. I believe in karma, so to the people who attacked you, verbally abused you and stole from you... you can’t do that to people and have it not come back to you. I have such respect you got up and kept going. If you can get through that, you can do anything.

Kevin, I am utterly shocked and horrified at your story. Also uplifted by your courage in being prepared to tell it. We (my wife, the dog and I) were outside "The Moorings" at Crick on the 24th of October when you stopped for a hot drink and a snack. I thought of saying hello but didn't want to bother you. Wish I had now. Good on the ex for coming to the rescue!

This is dreadful, so sorry to hear what happened to you. I do hope that sharing it with us has helped you deal with it. You have "guts" in sharing this and to keep on going after such a thing. Huge respect and all the very best.

So sorry to hear about your dreadful attack, hope you are continuing to heal and recover, yes the world is going to hell in a hand basket, but we need to just count our blessings and plough on as best we can. Love your videos, thanks and good luck for your future adventures. ❤️🙅🙅🙏🙏😀

Hi Kevin, I’ve revisited this video to express my gratitude for your perseverance in the face of such harrowing circumstances. I’m thankful that you found your feet on Amazon Prime Video, and that you’re able to continue making content on KZfaq. Your efforts were not in vain!

Hello from California. I am currently watching this episode on Amazon Video and had to come here right away to see if you and Aslan have carried on. Wishing you all the best.

Very sad to hear you had to experience that terrible ordeal Kevin but I'm sure all of us here know you will pull through the nightmare and continue to entertain us with your boating vlogs. Perhaps this xmas and New Year you could moor up close to some other trusted boaters and feel a lot safer. Keep up the really good work and all my best to you.

So very sorry to hear about your awful incident. I was sad, mad and outraged about what happened. I saw your latest KZfaq video and I'm very happy that you're doing well and received so much moral support from your fans. It's a terrible shame that the local law enforcement couldn't apprehend those hoodlums...no telling how many times they have done this or worse. Take care.

It's because of people like you that has given me the idea to holiday on the canals instead of flying over them in air planes. Thanks for the videos and your help.

So glad you shared this and glad too that you are recovering. Cheers from Canada

My boyfriend and I have been enjoying your videos here in America with dinner since we discovered them and followed you to Vimeo (which seemed a really smart move to us since we wanted you to be able to afford to make the videos we love)-that signature sound of the Petterson-McClaren chuff chuffing always stirs a sense of pleasant anticipation because no matter how much or how little happens, the trip is worth taking because you’re the skipper. And the videographer. As much as we like other narrowboat channels, we always come back to you with a sigh of contentment. Thanks to all the kind and good people, especially your ex, who came to your rescue, and that argues for the quality of person you are as well. I’d agree with those who talk about the world being broken but there have always been people controlled by violence and rage and petty meanness. I don’t think that’s new. But you are! Do not let anyone or anything take the canal and your indie project from you (and from us).

Thank you for sharing. Hope all is peaceful and well for you, moving forward. 🙏

Hi Kevin, have only just watched this video - what a despicable thing to happen to you by absolute cowards. It sounds horrific & I was in tears watching it. So glad you decided to continue with your canal journeys.....

I watched all 5 seasons on amazon then looked for you on you tube. This is the first video I see. I had no idea this happened while filming. Your videos are so enjoyable for me and my wife. Please keep making em. I really hope you don’t get defeated by your terrible experience. Best of luck Sir.

Well, that was an awful experience, I send you [hugs], xxx btw I had a bad experience that took time to get over, I am pretty much there now. It can take three years according to them as knows, I certainly was shaky for at least two years if the incident was brought to the fore.

I came across your films by pure chance while scrolling through Amazon Prime. I was so engrossed in them that I watched every series in the space of 3 days, absolutely fantastic with top notch editing. Now to learn this I actually feel physically sick, what cowardly lowlifes! No one could blame to for chucking the boating into touch, but I so hope you don't, we would all lose if you did. We followed your journey from Crick and seemed plain (to me anyway) that your spirit was rising daily making it a joy to watch. I now understand that towards the end of the last season it seemed that you wanted the adventure to come to a close (Hope I'm wrong) Good luck in your next venture :)

There are no words ... You sir should be commended for sharing such a horrific a vile moment in your life. I know what it's like to be attacked and beaten. I've never really spoken about it. I was a younger man back then but it still lives with me. It made me stronger in the end but I still find myself hyper aware of my surroundings. But I have children now and although I teach them to stay vigilant I don't pass on my fears. Perhaps you can build a network of contact numbers as you travel through areas. If your around the West Midlands feel free to give me a shout should you need anything. Even if it's a spare set of strings for a guitar. All the best fella.