Happy New Year to you all! Just a quick one. If I haven't answered your comments, it may be that they are not showing up at my end for some reason! Family members have sent me screenshots of the comments they have made on my channel, that did not come through to me. So I'm not being rude, it's RUclips that's playing up! Hope you enjoyed the 2020 Review. All the best Vince
Up the Hammers Vince, found your channel recently, a man after my own heart but there's no convincing my Mrs as she likes her home comforts too much so yearly boating holidays are the closest I can get so far... btw you'll love the Ashby my freind, it's beautiful 👍👌
West Ham seem to be picking up a bit lately, which is good news! It's not everyone's cup of tea living out here David. I've just got onto the Ashby, so we will see! See you next time mate!
Good review of your first year Vince. Love the West Ham sweater, nice to see a bit of the inside of Aitch. Hope you had a good holiday season. Looking forward to your travels in 2021.
Thanks Linda! Probably going to lose half of my subscribers over the Christmas Jumper. Hope you made the best of the Christmas Hols. Speak soon Vince X
Well done Vince. Made the start of your adventures so interesting & I think picking up canal knowledge all the time. It must be so exciting to think of all the other canals you're be travelling on. Good luck for 2021. Trish
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Just down the road from me Vince, I was born in Brighton Road, many memories of standing in the north bank at Upton park, as a lad.
I love the top My family come from the east ham generations of them and that’s where I’m originally from I’m afraid the big green took me down here I’ve been here ever since in Wiltshire if you know what I mean
Hertford has a Sainsburys close to the turn you made and Until quite recently There was a Waitrose on other side before the turn there. Across the bridge you went under there is a museum of the town's history and some days there are tours of Hertford with a guide. Of course that was in pre-covid era. The streets are very historical.
Hi Vince its nice to look back with you. I was hoping you would vlog soon. Do like the jumper my team too always will be. Aitch looks a wonderful boat. Keep safe. XXX
Having first come across your vlogs on your trip through London, I've gone back and binged from the start. I not only think you've done an amazing job as a new narrowboater, I reckon you are quite right with your "underrated" comment on the River Lea and River Stort. They were both very picturesque and I enjoyed them immensely.
Aitch you got a lovely Narrowboat there. You seem to have the touch. That was 1 low bridge and a blind corner I've been following fox a float, Crusing the Cut, and another 1 I've forgotten the name of Oh and you now. Your engine sounds sweet as, I watch fox's a float crusing the Thames last week What they did last Summer and Cruising the Cut did the Thames as well. I'm looking forward to buying a narrowboat but I need to sort my health out first.(long story) Anyway I will keep in touch. By the way all of the picturesque countryside your treating yourself too. Happy Cruising. And stay safe 👍
Alright diamond geezer, just found your channel. love your style of vlog and the fact your West Ham fan too. looking forward to watching your adventures in 2021.
You're a funny guy! Love it and think I will hang out awhile, if there's room, comment occasionally and try not to write a novel in every comment. You are in a beautiful place. Don't be put off by the idiots, you can't avoid them whether you are on the water or on dry land. We're surrounded!
Thanks for all of your videos so far, very interesting and knowledgeable. We have just paid a deposit on a narrowboat so your videos have helped us make the brave step into a new chapter of our lives!! Looking forward to watxhing more from you this year on the canals!! Lynette xx
Hi Vince, Happy New Year to you . That was a good look back to the beginning of your adventures, a good reminder as to how lovely the Lea and Stort really are. Looking forward for the continuation. Stay safe till then and beyond,Proper Job.
Golly, I'd give you a ten for turning. Ware.......where are you going? Ware. Yes, that's what I just asked........joke there😂. I know, I'm pathetic. Enjoyed your 2020 journey!! Looking forward to more travels.......cheers
Happy new year Vince, great following your antics makes me wonder if we should have bought a boat rather than Morgan; it looks lovely and Chilled most of the time. Take care especially with all this nonsense going on at the moment. 😉
Lin Webb Hi Vince another really good video I thoroughly enjoyed it makes me quite jealous. What fantastic scenery can't imagine what it would be like in spring and your manoeuvring of Aitch mostly spot on and 10 out of 10 for the turn around. Keep enjoying yourself, keep clear of covid and be safe. Looking forward to the next video. Happy New Year. xxx
Unbelievable that this is your first narrowboat and your first experiences with locks, cruising, winding and navigating... A mazing and yes the Stort is beautiful, its my first look... I have had many narrowboat holidays and unfortunately had our Mon & Brec hols cancelled last year, hence watching this is uber loverleee... Thank you for sharing. Addendum: what made you buy a narrowboat and are you able to share whether you looked at many prior to Aitch, was she a good price, have you shared an internal viewing? Apologies if this is too personal to share.
Thanks for the nice comment Lili, Aitch was the first boat I looked at in person. Some of your questions I answer in earlier Vlogs, and some will be in Vlogs to come, so I won't give the game away! All the best Vince.
Great review Vince. . . . .forgot how lovely some of the places are. Looking forward to seeing this years videos and travelling with you on your adventures. Happy New Year to you and your family. Take care.
Hi there mate. I’ve sent you a couple of messages as I’ve been watching each one come along and they’re really enjoyable. No nonsense stuff. I also mentioned it’d be even better if you was a Hammers fan . Well that’s confirmed it I’ll keep watching. Lol keep it up mate
Happy New year to you and your family. Great review of 2020. Looking forward to seeing more from you in 2021. Being a Tottenham support the less said about the jumber the better. Stay safe.
Hi Vince Happy New year, enjoyed the review. Think beautiful sums it up down there. You have abit of an undiscovered gem. Looking forward to more vlogs in the future whenever this lockdown ends. Stay safe and well. X 🚤
Just found your Blog and think I will enjoy it. I do find that your video equipment cook stand an upgrade. Films are blurry on the edges and sun causes problems maybe filters need applied, sorry I know I'm not technical but just comparing to other cruising blogs I follow. Thank you for sharing I'm unable to enjoy traveling do to health problems. U.S. Dayton, OH
Sir, you keep vlogging,, you are doing good. I hope you get this comment, I am from Newbury (Kennet and Avon ) but now living in North West Ohio USA, but in about 9 months will be joining all you lucky folks on the uk canals. Ware and the area looks wonderful, I certainly will be going there sometime, thanks to your vlog. Keep up the informative records of YOUR journey. Best Regards , PS, your first winding hole turnaround... brilliant job. Keep on cruising
Hi Vince. Thanks for the updates. And Happy New Year. How does 300 watts of solar fare in the winter? Is it sufficient or are you having to run the engine on non-cruising days? Thanks again, Steve..
Hello Steve, Happy New Year! You get a little bit of solar power in the winter, but not enough. Whereas in the summer it gave me more than enough power!
Hi mate Happy new year hopefully you are enjoying the life on the waterways and planning your next adventure looking forward to seeing the next instalment and more of the beautiful scenery
@@absolutebollox Hello Tel. Happy New Year mate! It's been good, there are some down sides (I'm writing this after just emptying the toilet cassettes) yuk! have a good one Vin!
Hi Vince, l would like to give you top marks on that video, for saying that you are new to narrow paying in 2020 you seem to be doing quite well. I started boating in 1988, so l have had some experience on the canals and rivers including tidal waters. One thing l noticed in your video that you don't seem to be doing when navigating is you should at all times keep in the middle of the water, by doing that you will be able to view any boats coming towards you and change your course to avoid any collision on all the bends. Another tip is top up your water tank every day when you are travelling. I wish you all the very best in all your travels and look forward to viewing your videos. Regards lan.
Happy New Year to you all! Just a quick one. If I haven't answered your comments, it may be that they are not showing up at my end for some reason! Family members have sent me screenshots of the comments they have made on my channel, that did not come through to me. So I'm not being rude, it's RUclips that's playing up! Hope you enjoyed the 2020 Review. All the best Vince
Download RUclips studio buddy , you will see all the comments there cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧
@@shaneweightman Its a strange one Shane! I see the comment, but when I click on the comment to answer it, the comment disappears!
Loving the Christmas jumper ⚒️👍
I have to give it a bit of an airing at least once a year Alex COYI.
Up the Hammers Vince, found your channel recently, a man after my own heart but there's no convincing my Mrs as she likes her home comforts too much so yearly boating holidays are the closest I can get so far... btw you'll love the Ashby my freind, it's beautiful 👍👌
West Ham seem to be picking up a bit lately, which is good news! It's not everyone's cup of tea living out here David. I've just got onto the Ashby, so we will see! See you next time mate!
Re "wallet is lighter" I heard it said boat stands for bring out another thousand. 😊
Yes, its not a cheap hobby Dave, always something going wrong!
Good review of your first year Vince. Love the West Ham sweater, nice to see a bit of the inside of Aitch. Hope you had a good holiday season. Looking forward to your travels in 2021.
Thanks Linda! Probably going to lose half of my subscribers over the Christmas Jumper. Hope you made the best of the Christmas Hols. Speak soon Vince X
Another excellent video! Really enjoyed the overview from the start of your journey.. loving the jumper too xxx
Thanks Clare glad you enjoyed it! Happy that you loved the jumper x
10 out of 10 for your first time Winding. Well done 👍
Cheers John!
Take no notice of the Spurs fans Vince you keep on keeping the faith with the mighty Hammers ⚒️⚒️ and keep on telling your story stay safe mate.
It's all good Buzz! Cheers mate I will!
Agh West Ham, World Cup Winners 😉
Happy New Year and look forward to some more Vlogs after lockdown.
Yes, those were the days Nobby! Happy New Year!
Well done Vince. Made the start of your adventures so interesting & I think picking up canal knowledge all the time. It must be so exciting to think of all the other canals you're be travelling on. Good luck for 2021. Trish
Yes I can't wait to be going up England's waterways x
A really interesting video Vince, some lovely scenery in this one, no distracting music, and a West Ham jumper, brilliant, all the best, Terry.
Cheers Terry! Being born in St Mary's Road Plaistow, I didn't have a lot of choice regarding the jumper!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle Just down the road from me Vince, I was born in Brighton Road, many memories of standing in the north bank at Upton park, as a lad.
@@terrybennett8692 I was in the South Bank Terry!
Nice to see you back Vince. Happy new year to you too. 😊
Hope you had a nice Christmas cuz!
I love the top My family come from the east ham generations of them and that’s where I’m originally from I’m afraid the big green took me down here I’ve been here ever since in Wiltshire if you know what I mean
I was born and brought up a couple of miles away in Plaistow Terry. Hence the Christmas Jumper!
Glad to see you back did family come to see you happy new year Vince see face warmer back
Same to you Peter! I had a quiet Christmas, It made a nice change thanks mate!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle vince you have found your shangri la how jealous i am
Hertford has a Sainsburys close to the turn you made and Until quite recently There was a Waitrose on other side before the turn there. Across the bridge you went under there is a museum of the town's history and some days there are tours of Hertford with a guide. Of course that was in pre-covid era. The streets are very historical.
I would have liked to stay there for a while, I like a bit of history!
Hi Vince its nice to look back with you. I was hoping you would vlog soon. Do like the jumper my team too always will be. Aitch looks a wonderful boat. Keep safe. XXX
It seems a lot longer than 5 months, I've been saving showing the inside of Aitch for when I'm locked down, so that one should be coming soon x
Having first come across your vlogs on your trip through London, I've gone back and binged from the start. I not only think you've done an amazing job as a new narrowboater, I reckon you are quite right with your "underrated" comment on the River Lea and River Stort. They were both very picturesque and I enjoyed them immensely.
Cheers Jeff! I agree, not filmed a lot and beautiful rivers!
Aitch you got a lovely
Narrowboat there.
You seem to have the touch.
That was 1 low bridge
and a blind corner I've been following fox a float, Crusing the Cut, and another 1 I've forgotten the name of
Oh and you now.
Your engine sounds sweet as, I watch fox's a float crusing the Thames last week
What they did last Summer and Cruising the Cut did the Thames as well.
I'm looking forward to buying a narrowboat but I need to sort my health out first.(long story)
Anyway I will keep in touch. By the way all of the picturesque countryside your treating yourself too.
Happy Cruising.
And stay safe 👍
Thanks John, and I hope you sort out your health problems!
Good summary of your first year aboard Vince. May you have many more!
Cheers John!
Brilliant bit of winding for the first time. You didnt hit anything . Have you driven a narrowboat before.
Thanks Tessa! I never set foot on a narrowboat until I bought Aitch!
Alright diamond geezer, just found your channel. love your style of vlog and the fact your West Ham fan too. looking forward to watching your adventures in 2021.
Cheers Nigel!
Another great Video Vince, but above all, the jumper needs a special mention - fantastic! Up the 'ammers.
Thanks Linda, I forgot that Christmas Jumper had the Hammers on it! (whilst filming)
You're a funny guy! Love it and think I will hang out awhile, if there's room, comment occasionally and try not to write a novel in every comment. You are in a beautiful place. Don't be put off by the idiots, you can't avoid them whether you are on the water or on dry land. We're surrounded!
You're a funny girl Rebecca, you made me chuckle!
Awesome video Vince
Cheers Leo!
Thanks for all of your videos so far, very interesting and knowledgeable. We have just paid a deposit on a narrowboat so your videos have helped us make the brave step into a new chapter of our lives!! Looking forward to watxhing more from you this year on the canals!! Lynette xx
Thanks Lynette, and all the best with your new life, Vince!
Hi Vince, Happy New Year to you . That was a good look back to the beginning of your adventures, a good reminder as to how lovely the Lea and Stort really are. Looking forward for the continuation. Stay safe till then and beyond,Proper Job.
Thanks Ron, Happy New Year!
Golly, I'd give you a ten for turning. Ware.......where are you going? Ware. Yes, that's what I just asked........joke there😂. I know, I'm pathetic. Enjoyed your 2020 journey!! Looking forward to more travels.......cheers
Yes, it sounds weird until you look at the map. Glad you enjoyed, and very generous!
You turned the boat at Hertford almost as well as the first time. Enjoyed the review, hope we all have a great 2021!
Yes Mike, almost as good! ha ha! I agree, I think we can all do with a better year in 2021! Happy New Year to you and your family! Vince.
Happy new year Vince, great following your antics makes me wonder if we should have bought a boat rather than Morgan; it looks lovely and Chilled most of the time.
Take care especially with all this nonsense going on at the moment. 😉
Happy New Year to you and Pauline! You probably done the right thing, if you're not going to live on it! Look after yourself Vin
Lin Webb Hi Vince another really good video I thoroughly enjoyed it makes me quite jealous. What fantastic scenery can't imagine what it would be like in spring and your manoeuvring of Aitch mostly spot on and 10 out of 10 for the turn around. Keep enjoying yourself, keep clear of covid and be safe. Looking forward to the next video. Happy New Year. xxx
Hi Lin, Happy New Year to you and Graham! Thanks for the nice comment, glad that you enjoyed it! Can't wait for the summer. All the best Vince x
Love the jumper Vince
That's my Christmas jumper Paul! And its got the team where I was born on it COYI
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle it’s a great time to be a Hammers fan at the moment 👍
@@paulturner7837 It definitely is mate!
Meant to say have a happy New Year and look forward to seeing many Of your travels all the best from Terry
Same to you as well Terry. Be Lucky, Vince.
Great vid ! As a Southend United supporter I’m torn...love the vlog not so keen on the jumper...no ones perfect I guess 😂
Cheers Nathan, well, at least Aitch is the right colour for you ha ha!
Unbelievable that this is your first narrowboat and your first experiences with locks, cruising, winding and navigating... A mazing and yes the Stort is beautiful, its my first look... I have had many narrowboat holidays and unfortunately had our Mon & Brec hols cancelled last year, hence watching this is uber loverleee... Thank you for sharing. Addendum: what made you buy a narrowboat and are you able to share whether you looked at many prior to Aitch, was she a good price, have you shared an internal viewing? Apologies if this is too personal to share.
Thanks for the nice comment Lili, Aitch was the first boat I looked at in person. Some of your questions I answer in earlier Vlogs, and some will be in Vlogs to come, so I won't give the game away! All the best Vince.
Vince the motor sounds sweet what make is see. Cheers n beers Marty Australia
Hello Marty! It's a BMC 1.8.
Good make built in UK me thinks. Cheers Marty Australia
FROM BERMUDA I LOVER YOUR VIDEOS OUESTION HOW MUSH WATER DOES YOUR TANK HOLD ON YOUR BOAT
Thanks Larry, to be honest I'm not sure of the tank size. I can tell you that it takes me a while to fill it up!
Very Majestic countryside the bushes do seem to be encroaching on the channel a little though.
Yes, some places are a bit awkward!
10 out of 10 for turning I would say
Thanks Leo, you're far too generous!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle you're welcome Vince you certainly seemed in control of that turn so top marks you deserved.
Love the vids Vince All the best for 2021 keep them coming Cheers Keith
Thank you Keith! I will do.
Happy new year Vincent. Shame about the jumper!! Looking forward to your adventures in 2021
Same to you Colin! About the jumper (we all have our crosses to bear)
Great review Vince. . . . .forgot how lovely some of the places are. Looking forward to seeing this years videos and travelling with you on your adventures. Happy New Year to you and your family. Take care.
Cheers Mark, Happy New Year to you and yours! Yes you do forget what places looked like with a bit of sunshine on them! All the best Vince.
Happy New Year to you too Vince. Enjoyed all your vids and looking forward to seeing more of your travels in 2021.
Thanks for that Doug!
Hi there mate. I’ve sent you a couple of messages as I’ve been watching each one come along and they’re really enjoyable. No nonsense stuff. I also mentioned it’d be even better if you was a Hammers fan . Well that’s confirmed it I’ll keep watching. Lol keep it up mate
"COYI"
very nice vlog
Thank you Mr noob!
You doing great .
Thank you Rolando!
Vince, Is that you playing your opening theme?
It's not me Pete. I wished I was that talented!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle It's the perfect start for your show, that I really enjoy watching. Thank you Vince.
Happy New Year!
Same to you Tanya!
10 of 10
Very generous!
Happy New year to you and your family. Great review of 2020. Looking forward to seeing more from you in 2021. Being a Tottenham support the less said about the jumber the better. Stay safe.
Happy New Year to you and yours Thomas! I agree, less said the better ha ha! look after yourself, Vince.
Hi Vince Happy New year, enjoyed the review. Think beautiful sums it up down there. You have abit of an undiscovered gem. Looking forward to more vlogs in the future whenever this lockdown ends. Stay safe and well. X 🚤
Happy New year to you Kath! Some of the places and scenes here are lovely, and not shown often on RUclips, all the best Vince x
Just found your Blog and think I will enjoy it. I do find that your video equipment cook stand an upgrade. Films are blurry on the edges and sun causes problems maybe filters need applied, sorry I know I'm not technical but just comparing to other cruising blogs I follow. Thank you for sharing I'm unable to enjoy traveling do to health problems. U.S. Dayton, OH
Hope you enjoy them Sandra! I'm learning all the time!
Sir, you keep vlogging,, you are doing good. I hope you get this comment, I am from Newbury (Kennet and Avon ) but now living in North West Ohio USA, but in about 9 months will be joining all you lucky folks on the uk canals. Ware and the area looks wonderful, I certainly will be going there sometime, thanks to your vlog. Keep up the informative records of YOUR journey. Best Regards , PS, your first winding hole turnaround... brilliant job. Keep on cruising
@@colincox1688 Thank's Colin! Hope you enjoy it when you come back over here!
Loving the videos mate , just shame about the jumper 🦅 what you got planned for this year, staying on same rivers or somewhere new ?
Sorry about that! Eventually get through London, then play it by ear after that!
@@NarrowboatCruisingLifestyle well look forward to following your journey
Love it!
Thanks Mr Goodwrench!
Hi Vince. Thanks for the updates. And Happy New Year. How does 300 watts of solar fare in the winter? Is it sufficient or are you having to run the engine on non-cruising days? Thanks again, Steve..
Hello Steve, Happy New Year! You get a little bit of solar power in the winter, but not enough. Whereas in the summer it gave me more than enough power!
Hi mate Happy new year hopefully you are enjoying the life on the waterways and planning your next adventure looking forward to seeing the next instalment and more of the beautiful scenery
@@absolutebollox Hello Tel. Happy New Year mate! It's been good, there are some down sides (I'm writing this after just emptying the toilet cassettes) yuk! have a good one Vin!
Hi Vince, l would like to give you top marks on that video, for saying that you are new to narrow paying in 2020 you seem to be doing quite well. I started boating in 1988, so l have had some experience on the canals and rivers including tidal waters. One thing l noticed in your video that you don't seem to be doing when navigating is you should at all times keep in the middle of the water, by doing that you will be able to view any boats coming towards you and change your course to avoid any collision on all the bends. Another tip is top up your water tank every day when you are travelling. I wish you all the very best in all your travels and look forward to viewing your videos. Regards lan.
@@ianwebb7488 Thanks Ian, I always pay attention to good advice!
Hi do you have a ful full time mooring?
No I don't Imran I'm always on the move!
Eight for the winding
what job did you do when you were working
I am an Electrician! I may have to still get the tools out again when the money runs out!
Well Done . up the hammers .
Cheers David!
Sam Belfie I've been trying to answer your comments, RUclips seems to be playing up again, Sorry Mate!
Where? Sorry, I'll show myself out.
Strange name for a town!