I believe you truly Shine in your documentary videos, they are of excellent quality, super-interesting, and most informative. Thank you for tuning in and Im so glad they bring back wonderful memories. And finally, I opened an online merchandise store selling brandedmugs, hats, t-shirts and suchlike; I really should push this more but I dont want to become one of those channels thats always trying to flog stuff to its viewers. First of all thanks for all the very nice and enjoyable videos up to now ( Cruising the Cut, Vandemonium and lately also you story telling) Makes sense to me! david johns cruising the cut wife. Take care. Haha thank you and Im glad youre enjoying the shows. Cruising the Cut (2019-) . Thanks Jim. The name must be displayed on the side of the boat as well, but its on the licence so as long as youre showing that youre probably OK.The boat name does not have to be unique. I tell you the things about boat life that others are too nice to talk about" She is a very candid lady, and she LOVED Sea Glass Sir, I would simply like to thank you for your series, Cruising the Cut, Seasons 1-4. David at Cruising the Cut still has a lot to offer the narrowboat community even if he isnt living and breathing the live day to day , If you are an avid fan of David and his Cruising the Cut channel, I would love to know what you think in the comments section below . All the navigations on the canal, even the tight corners can be easily turned by using the tiller, as can most maneouvres such as mooring. OH! What does it cost to live aboard a canal boat?There are a huge number of variables which mean there is no simple answer to what does it cost? Please make a cup of tea, get comfortable and take a look at my Vlog 66, Vlog 67 and Vlog 68 plus the more recent Vlog 213, all of which go into the costs in excruciating detail. So frustrating for you to have a boat and be unable even to visit! Cheers, mate. I wish you every success in 2021 and much good health to be sure. Should this cruising season open up for us, it would be great to see you on the canal again. Im sure the young saleswoman would have loved talking about the subject. I know youre a humbly modest man, but like so many of your other followers weve become equally fond of seeing your face and listening to your witty narrative. The boat has very little space to store things and I prefer a minimalist, uncluttered, lifestyle. Follow your heart love, you deserve it. A history of canals was something I was going to suggest as a diversion, pleased to learn you are already on it. Cruising the Cut is a YouTube channel started by David Johns in July 2015. A documentary series following former UK television news reporter David Johns who quit his job, sold his house, bought a live-aboard narrowboat, and films his travels on the historic British A documentary series following former UK television news reporter David Johns who quit his job, sold his house, bought a live-aboard narrowboat, and films his travels on the historic British canals. Fully understand your reasoning. Living in N.Ireland we used to visit my granny over in England and the absolute highlight for me every year was a visit to Foxton Locks. I'm David Johns. I prefer to keep the channel focused on narrowboats and canals rather than life in Britain as there are other channels that do that. Im sure I speak for lots of us in that we will miss your happy face and funny escapades. So hybrid solutions are the only reasonable option. Cheers. Have a good New Year and hope we hear from you when your ready. see vlog 249 which is an updated version of vlog 66 for 2021, https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/managing-our-water/day-to-day, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79df3e_z6sg, see vlog 69 I did about just such a craft, vlog 244 which was all about electric boats vs diesel. Regards, David. This last year has been a pain for us all and must be even more lonely when youre a single handler. A break will do you good and you can decide on the way forward. The handsome viaduct you filmed on Rugbys outskirts at Hillmoreton used to carry a railway line, long gone, now much used by bikers, walkers and horse riders. Very peaceful and pleasant. Glad the videos help. By that point the camera on my boats bow is 50 feet further forward so its missed it. So peaceful and David did a great job! Cheers. How do you turn around?There are turning points, known as winding holes (wind as in the breeze, not as in winding a clock) every few miles although not all of them are big enough to turn the longest boats in (sizes are usually marked on the canal guides though). Its just that the focus of the content has changed. Wish you a very happy New Year. The main important thing is: It is YOUR life, you must enjoy what you are doing and ENJOY whatever you do! For me, it was woodworking (specifically with handtools to start). Lots of Love Tracey. What happened to Cruising the Cut? Unfortunately, 2021 doesnt look much better. Now 30 odd years later youve given me a fascinating insight. David Johns is on Facebook. We now own a boat in the Midlands but Covid19 prevents us from using it properly due to quarantine, etc. Stars David Johns David Johns See production, box office & company info Watch on Prime Video S1-4 included with Prime Add to Watchlist 11 User reviews Petrol gennys are much cheaper, a couple of hundred quid, but you have all the issues of storing petrol safely on board (it being extremely flammable of course) and of accessing it since most wharfs and marinas dont sell it so you have to trek along a road to the nearest garage with a canister in hand. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute("id","ae08fd0ebc537953908e189669cabfe3");document.getElementById("ab9e42216e").setAttribute("id","comment"); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You have a unique talent that will be greatly missed on the West side of the pond. So keep well, stay safe and enjoy 2021! just aisles with food on shelves. Best wishes. Thank you Iris. My best wishes. If you have any tips for beached boaters be sure and pass them on. What happens if you overstay on a mooring?The CRT have towpath rangers who patrol and note down boat licence numbers and dates; they will issue an overstay notice requiring you to move if you hang around too long. Bear in mind the boats pivot in the middle so as you turn, the back end is going out. Seeing your posts I hope whatever you have a go at you can enjoy it with the same passion. . Hi I had to laugh at your comment about being a dab hand at removing a bra one handed when going through Birmingham and getting one stuck in your prop. Thank you. The good thing is that there are several canals under restoration, at various stages, so no shortage of material there! I have wathced some other videos but they are not as good as yours. They need a really decent (and constant) strong wind to even start generating, let alone creating their rated output. Genres: Adventure, History, Documentary. Dont give up! Thanks for tuning in and Im so pleased you enjoy it! In short, not really worth the effort according to most sources Ive read. Grab the chance to break away for a spell Then, two days before Christmas both my parents who are in their late 60s fell ill with Covid-19. Good luck with your endeavours in the future , on the waterways or not! David is survived by. A documentary series following former UK television news reporter David Johns who quit his job, sold his house, bought a live-aboard narrowboat, and films his travels on the historic British canals. David always had an interest in media - his earliest broadcasting recollection is sitting in his childhood bedroom DJing a 'radio show' to his mum downstairs via a pair of kids walkie-talkies - so today he creates videos about canals, narrowboats and life afloat on his YouTube channel Cruising The Cut, and about his DIY campervan conversion at J. Clay Hall, P.E. Cheers, P.S. I have to say I loved the Coalfinger vlog and watched it more than once. Cruising The Cut is about the historic canals of Britain. So for the last 16 months narrowboat videos, yours and others, have been our only link to narrowboating. I only tend to visit pubs if Im with friends and as I have no friendsHonestly the best advice youll get will be if you phone a handful of the hire firms, who have years of experience and know their local routes like the back of their hand. What do I think about Cruising the Cut moving back to land and selling his narrowboat? Take a break, fill up your tank to the brim and well see your happy face again! Thank you for a lovely gentle series of programmes. We are in the sad situation of having our own boat, which we normally spent 6 months a year on, but are no longer able to do so due to the virus. That said, the canal limit is 4mph but really, thats too fast. I hope you enjoy your next project, whatever it might be! Cheers. Take a bow, but dont fall in! I hope that taking a break can rejuvenate you as well, in these difficult times it is easy to forget to breathe. Absolutely loved your videos on Amazon.wondering if the European canals and rivers is in your future. USA. Hello Elizabeth. Since July 2015, the Cruising the Cut YouTube channel has become one of the most successful narrowboat and canal boat based channels on the platform. Why dont boaters greet each other when they pass?They DO! Kindest regards Unfortunately theres no charging infrastructure on (most of) the canals so yes youd also need a generator of some sort even if thats just the engine standalone diesel gennys are ridiculously expensive and a massive battery bank which is expensive, weighty and requires maintenance. theres enough space to two to pass albeit carefully. I lived in Rugby the last 15 years while my daughter attended the eponymous school. Cheerio, Jobim, Thank you Jobim; the refilling of my tank is underway! Really find them very informative. Other boats have diesel or gas-fired radiator central heating systems just like in a house. David Johns. Anyway, all the very best for which ever path, or should I say canal, you decide to take. Life is better when it goes by slow and you can enjoy it worts and all. Thanks Daz. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. I completely understand feeling like a sailboat becalmed on endless clear days. David then decided to sell up his land-based home and a lot of his possessions and live a more nomadic lifestyle cruising the canals of the UK. After 13 years of doing this and working in radio, I decided to chuck it all in and buy a narrowboat to cruise around the canals on. I spent happy hours walking the Oxford canal (gongoozeler) and its rich wildlife. 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