34. Narrowboat Journey from Yelvertoft to Norton Junction on Leicester Section, Grand Union Canal

On a glorious sunny day, I start a short cruise to Gayton Junction, where the Grand Union Canal Main Line meets the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union. The trip involves passing through Crick Tunnel, Watford Staircase Locks, bearing eastwards at Norton Junction and negotiating the Buckby Lock Flight. Come and join me and get a sense of what it’s like on a narrowboat passing through a damp dark tunnel and the handsomely designed Watford Locks.
In the video I mentioned Crick Boat Show 2018 and the link to it is here:
• 8. Crick Boat Show 2018
I also referred to ‘Blacking’. My boat was blacked in July 2018 including the underside. It’s very interesting to see the boat being lifted by gantry and hoist and moved every which way to get the job done.
• 11. Through Foxton Loc...
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[@beckytourian]

Hello, Alan! I'm still working on the most pleasurable task of "catching up" on you many years of narrow boating. I find myself watching with a very big smile on my face. Thank you for your videos. I am very pleased that I have so many more to watch. I hope you are well. All the best, Becky.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Becky, lovely to hear from you. What a task you have, starting so far back. I'm pleased to say the quality of presentation improved, as I got used to talking to camera, as did the video quality, as I invested in better cameras. I'm glad you're enjoying watching the channel, long may it continue. I'm well thank you and hope you are, very best wishes Alan

[@debbiecopening3407]

It was very organized teamwork of the volunteers at the locks. It is such a beautiful spot and I have never seen the locks done descending order thanks for showing us that😊

[@jerryc5975]

Thoroughly enjoyable, thanks Alan. And good to see your new cleats (as they were then!) in action! Best regards, Phil

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Glad you enjoyed it Phil, all the best Alan.

[@AZC1949]

Another enjoyable vlog. Your saga with installing cleats, and then losing the tool overboard you had to purchase especially for the job, brought back so many fond (?) memories of the trials and tribulation of boat ownership!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Zach I’m glad you liked it. I started the cleats job without realising I wasn’t fully prepared - but we all do it at some time! Cheers Alan

[@getubelogin]

Nice to see the absolute joy you get from your trips!

[@knobby2knobby]

Best boatman smile on youtube :)

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks to you both, your comments are much appreciated👍

[@KeithGordon]

We do enjoy your amiable presentation of your trips, chatty, relaxed and informative, Always look forward to the next video. Thank you.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Keith that’s very kind of you to say so and much appreciated. Cheers. Alan

[@gerrytanner1682]

Very enjoyable vlog...thank you.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Gerry glad you liked it, more to follow from this trip.

[@davidbutler4363]

The tunnel was amazing as was the rest thanks 👍😁👏👏👏

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks David I’m really pleased you liked it. Cheers 👍😁

[@anthonybelcher8569]

I like watching all of your videos,that upload onto RUclips,it's looks to me ,you have not a care in the world,just totally out to enjoy yourself,
Just cruising down the canal systems

[@ccooper8785]

3:50 other retailers may be available :-) Good to see people enjoying our unseasonable weather. Thanks for posting another enjoyable video.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Glad you enjoyed it. Next boat sales mention is on next video. Cheers. Alan

[@morrislouiseeagle7161]

Nice one again - safe travels and thanks 👏❤️😁x

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Morrislouise Eagle - many thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@morrislouiseeagle7161]

@@MyNarrowboatVenture your yt channel is a breath of fresh air no adverts, plugging of books etc just one dude enjoying life ❤️😁

[@davidwebb1715]

So pleased I found your vlogs, nice presentation.
Just a thought, is it not possible to use fenders when mooring up?
You appear to really enjoy your trips.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks very much David, it’s good to have you aboard. I do use fenders, so am not sure what you’ve spotted. Perhaps for a lunch stop I didn’t. Cheers.

[@ronbearman4661]

Hi Alan
Enjoyed video very relaxing lovely sunshine , hope you have not got the snow today as it is in nottingham
Keep videos comming

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks Ron. I was lucky with the weather, makes all the difference. This is the first of several about my cruise. No snow here, it’s been raining this morning. Cheers.

[@RichardBriggsLeanSoftware]

excellent video

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks very much Richard, glad you liked it.

[@robertradford268]

Lovely video, I now feel very relaxed. Would love to hear some history of the area, buildings etc.

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Thanks very much Robert, glad you enjoyed it. Have you seen my video Canal at Royal Ordnance Depot, which looks around the site and buildings?

[@davidruddy3966]

i am going the opposite way on 18/3 - up to yardley gobion - 57 locks on my own as a virgin! - havent had to say that in a long time ! - hoping 4 days is long emough to get to my destination

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

That sounds very ambitious, let’s hope many locks are set in your favour and there are other boaters about to make your journey an easier one. Hope all goes well for you. Cheers. Alan

[@sallyu1]

A great vlog. What month was this in, as it was such nice weather?

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

Hi Sally. Thanks very much, so glad you liked it. It was just two weeks ago during that sunny spell. I was really lucky with the weather. Look out for subsequent episodes!

[@mattelderca]

Appy traavels eh!

[@MyNarrowboatVenture]

mattelderca Thanks very much 👍