4. Narrowboat Launch Day - The Maiden Voyage . . .
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- Опубликовано: 17 июн 2017
- Finally, the launch day arrives for my Narrowboat, Aslan.
After she is lifted into the canal, I firstly stop at Yelvertoft Marina to fill up with water, and then embark on a two day maiden voyage northwards, along the Leicester branch of the Grand Union Canal.
Along the way, I stop overnight near North Kilworth and then face my demons, as I make passage through the long, damp and very dark, Husbands Bosworth Tunnel.
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Enjoyed watching you take your maiden voyage. I’m in Australia...I have terminal cancer and it was always a dream that one day I’d do what you’re doing on the canals in Britain. Of course that can’t happen now for me but I lived a bit of my own dream watching you get started. Good stuff mate.
HOPE you are ok ❤
Good luck mate
She's a BEAUTY, and i love the lope of that engine!!!! SWEET 😂
Thank you so much Johnny, many do say the sound is very relaxing, hypnotic even.
I have watched this video 3 times now. I think watching you somehow allows me to live through your experiences. It is so raw, so real, unfiltered, I can see the dread of the unknown slowly wash away, as Aslan is put into the canal and floats on her on. The relief of going into the boat yard, getting water, and returning to the canal. I would out a doubt been at a loss of words also. I follow up and about 3 others on the canals of Great Britain. But you have opened a life that each time I watch, I dream of being a participant. I have gone to the point of looking into a boat here on our rivers. It's pretty close to the same life, just maybe a little more hectic. I also love your travels on your bike. Be safe, and thank you for sharing your life with me.
Fabulous to hear that Paul. You're right about it being raw. There was no planning, just filming whatever caught my eye. I didn't really know what I was doing. :D
"Very, very nice, indeed." "Absolutely amazing." "It is beautiful." - CHG Life changing, spontaneous emotions, peacefulness and affirming your decision. Went back in time to rewatch TBN videos: "Buying a Narrowboat" and "Narrowboat Launch Day". Listened again to your expressive reflection during your very first mooring of Aslan. My goodness, the narrowboat path you have traveled; your new experiences and discoveries over the years that you have kindly shared with all of us. Look at you and Aslan now. This is why people have a special connection with you; quality of character. Thanks so much Kevin
Probably as good of a boat as you could ever hope to find. Lovely
You can literally feel the weight being lifted off your soul as you got underway. VERY COOL
Very true Johnny, the relief from the previous 6 months of stress was very real. 🙂
Came upon your video site recently.
You have a beautiful rig. I live in central valley of California.
So much beauty where you live. I'm watching all your videos. Best wishes and God bless you
Excellent. What a great first trip. Congratulations.
That's great to hear and high praise indeed. Pleased you enjoyed my brief jaunt up the Leicester.
Love the sound of that diesel engine chugging away effortlessly. 😊 Of course, I loved the video too, a beautiful part of England I grew up in.
+Medic Technology International Pty Ltd That's great cheers. I hope I did the area justice? :)
Hi
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we go kayaking on the Rivers and all the narrow boat people we see seem os chilled out and Happy !!!! good luck !!!!
+Andrew Felcey Cheers. I reckon it's the primeval urge to return to the water. :)
What a beautiful boat & old engine. 👍
Thank you Andy. She's indeed a fine vessel I'm very proud of. 🙂
What a fab engine room and engine itself, its a treasure and as some would say, rare as hen's teeth. Brilliant mate!
+Kev Fletcher Cheers Kev. The standard of workmanship and attention to detail is something I still love looking at every morning. The rarity of the engine can have its worrying moments, as I show in my latest video. :(
I have just watched the video from last night....wow! I am pleased there are still peeps out there with the skill sets to get things fixed even if you had to moor up for the week it was worth the wait I hope.
You are one very lucky guy. Enjoy your very lovely (understatement) boat.
Thank you Jim
I really enjoyed your voyage. Thanks.
Thanks indeed and really pleased you enjoyed the videos.
I love it, great, awesome.
Thanks indeed. I had a great time filming and making the video. Cheers.
Brilliant vlog. We felt your emotions, and we were a little jealous too. 👍
+Sally Newton :) Cheers.
Really enjoyed your video. Thanks from Canada.
+William Shiels Cheers for watching, William.
Tunnels aren't the best don't worry, and I think your description of being privileged hits the nail on the head!
Going back through the tunnel, it felt much better than the first time. Yep, it's a definite privilege.
Enjoyed watching your vlog, beautiful countryside, great looking boat and interesting to watch. The start of a new adventure!
Good to hear you enjoyed the video. I quite agree, I think I've found the new 'love' of my life. :)
A great video and a smashing boat. Well done and congratulations 👍
+09Ed64 That's brilliant thank you. Much appreciated.
Be happy!🙂
nice maiden voyage. well done, and I got to say that you look so happy and just plain relived..
Cheers. Was it that obvious? :) It was a huge relief.
Excellent vlog. I am very envious of your life on the cut
+George Blankinship Hello George and thanks for watching. :)
Lovely boat. Good luck on your journeys 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing.
+JAMES Rivis Thank you. Very pleased to share my adventures.
Congratulations. liek you say. it is only a word, But i too have lived my dream before and to gain what your goal was in the beginning... You just said it... "Priceless."
+Kip's Journey Thank you. Yes, it is a momentous moment when you arrive at the point you've thought about and planned for so long. It does take a bit of getting used to though, a long period of adjustment?
That was one of the nicest 30:20 seconds I have spent in a long, long time. I'm loving the sound of that engine too just soooooooooooo relaxing. 10/10 for a job well done.
Great to hear thank you. P.S. Love your thumbnail. All of the Black Adder series are one of my favourite comedies.
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@@CountryHouseGent pleappas
Glad all went ok. Boat sounds and looking great!
+Dan on the cut Thank you Dan. Looking forward to more fun times soon.
Hello..we were on that stretch last week...you are right..it is mesmerising just chugging along and watching the world go by
+Andrew Burr :)
Enjoyed immnsely. Keep the videos.Kansa City. KS USA
+Robert Ulrich Cheers and will do.
In my opinion, you are absolutely living the dream. Hope it all goes well for you. Really enjoy your films and look forward to many more. All the best.
+lastbuilders That's very kind of you. Yes it took some effort but worth every minute.
Wonderful classic boat, love the sound of a two cylinder diesel!
fantastic sound from the engine
+Michael Davies She's very hypnotic.
Beautiful!!! Catch you along the cut
Thank you. Yes, if passing, give us a shout.
I remember watching this volg back in the day Kevin.
You made a wise choice of boat.
Just shows you how far you've come
today you have a drone you can fly.
Keep safe and dry and virus free.
looks like a lot of fun and work. enjoy your new adventure in what seems be a very pleasant setting.
+Colin Blankenship Thank you ,that's very kind. :)
Fabulous to see you have achieved your dream, sending you my best wishes and looking forward to your next post.
Thank you Jodi. Pleased you enjoyed the video and I'm eager to begin on my next video. :)
Nice boat, and what an engine!
Thanks indeed Jason ☺
Lovely insightful words! Good luck with your new adventure
+Jacqueline Lund , thank you, that really means a great deal. :)
Congratulations on finally hitting the cut, great video (been waiting with bated breath for your maiden voyage). Your open and honest style make you vlogs a pleasure to watch - stay safe and happy trails.
+The Canucklehead Thank you, your comment has made my day. :)
Congratulations! Must've been nerve wracking, all those firsts - first tunnel, first turn, first voyage, first cup of tea whilst cruising(A+ multitasking). …and that bottleneck! Done and dusted nicely. Looking forward to more videos.
Thank you. Yes, looking back, there were a few unexpected obstacles along the way. :)
Just watched this again for the first time... So much has transpired since this first cruise (Now being June 14, 2022). The joy shone through.
Thank you Sven. Very true and incredible to think that was 5 years ago. Quite "amazing". 🙂
Good man, what an enjoyable set of videos
+steven sparky Thank you Steven, that means a lot. Building into quite the little 'box set'. :)
Well done I really enjoyed your vblog, very inspirational.
+mranschutz That's always good to hear, thank you.
Enjoyed your journey...as I am sure you did! Looking forward to more videos.
+Luann Crownover Thank you and pleased to hear you enjoyed my little jaunt. Yes, it was rather good fun and still hasn't quite sunk in. :)
Ohhhhhh feck.....I'm in love.... With that delightful engine.....
I wish you lot's of happyness !
From Holland.
+werkspoortje Thank you for your very kind words. :)
Love this video . Best of luck your journeys .
+Steve Wildman Cheers Steve, I appreciate that. :)
After me and my wife met you on the Shropshire I watched your maiden voyage again and you look so happy made up your enjoying your new life .Its kevin and Marie Be Lucky
+Kev Rob Gooday Kev. That's a really moving tale. Yes, I'm totally made up. Cheers Kev.
good video. looking forward to the next.
+Bob Bod Thanks indeed.
I really envy you.
I have spent many enjoyable holidays on narrow boats, and have considered selling up and doing what you are planning. I have no reason not to, I just need that push to get my mind in gear. Maybe one day........
Absolutely brilliant, who needs TV when you have wonderful videos like yours; I’m hooked! All the best!
Awesome Maiden voyage Kevin.
+Erik Doering Thank you. Pleased to hear that. :)
Oh lovely man. This is the only film I've seen of you and your journey. So fab to watch you on your maiden voyage. And as for the end bit when you were filling up - well so did I too as well. Beautiful locations and a quiet narration. Thank you xxx
+twiggers23 Ah, massive thanks for watching and for your comments. It's been a huge suprise and a reward for me to hear of how so many have enjoyed my first trip on the water. At the very end, as I said about "all the things I'd had to do", I suffered a total recall of all the things I'd had to do. It wasn't pretty, though real men don't cry ;) :D
Oh CountryHouseGent - Genuine people with integrity boo at all sorts of things. Caught my beloved shedding a tear at Bagpuss the other day. (I bought him the DVD lol) Runner beans make me cry cos my beloved but departed Dad used to post me a parcel or two of his homegrown produce every year. Don't think emotion is a weakness. It shows passion, feeling and truth. Off to watch your film again. Take care nice bloke xxxx
+twiggers23 Thank you for your wonderful comments. I can definitely understand your partner having a blub over Bagpuss. A classic that brings back all the memories of an innocent age. :)
When that engine fired up a smile to my face bet you were excited the first sail on your boat and what a trip and excellent video looking for to the rest of them although I've watched some all ready I'm starting from the beginner as hope next year I'll be bing my canal boat ☺👍
Did you buy a boat?
Wonderful video of a tranquil lifestyle on the waters. I felt all your feelings in preparation etc but I did it with a VW campervan journey around the world in which I travelled the continents of North and South America and Europe for nearly three years only to find my van stolen in Seville, Spain. The devastation of that experience was intense and it changed my life of total freedom completely and brought me back to normality of life. Nevertheless that journey was one of the most spectacular experiences of my life. Enjoy your journey on the canals.
Wow, what an incredible journey. The things you must have seen? And I can completely appreciate and sympathise with you over the theft of your van. Your entire life would have been tied up in the camper and then someone comes along and takes it. :(
I have always enjoyed British TV and not until seeing your series on NARROWBOATS, I never knew about Narrowboat cruising and the canal network! Thanking you.
A pleasure and thank you for watching. ☺
exciting!
Best wishes to you in your journeys on the canals, and thank you for taking us along with you.
A pleasure Andrew and you're very welcome. :)
Well that was an awesome great launch and maiden voyage and too boot your no longer a virgin to tunnels lol, safe travels and looking forward to many more adventures ✌️😎👌
Cheers George. Yes, when I came back through the second time, I did wonder what all the fuss was about. :)
It's funny, I'm an American singer/songwriter and my two favorite shows are Travels by Narrowboat and Detectorists, two British shows. Truly love your style Kevin. We are the same age and I'm ready to sell it all and move on a narrowboat. Cheers...................j
Congratulations
Thank you.
Fantastic getting to this time in your life relaxing a moment after a successful first launch.
You seem much much more happy than in the camper van, those were pretty hard times. Good to see you happy! Awesome video and funny morning exercise. :D
Cheers. Yes, if I'd had to stay in the van longer than necessary, I'd problem have gone utterly mad !! :)
Very interesting video and congrats on a successful maiden voyage!
+argrundy Much appreciated thank you.
Very good for you, sir. Thank-you for sharing this with many others, me included.
Now David at Cruising the Cut has decided to sell his boat I have decided to go back to the very start of your channel and watch it. Cheers from March 2022 and Australia. Love the boat with the engine and well thought out and installed electrics and your upgrades.
Seems so long ago now Daff
Your boat is fantastic. I once owned and lived the life but did not do enough research before buying and it was the wrong boat for what I needed. Make sure you do the research before buying is my advice to anyone thinking of starting on this was of life. All said though it was great and I enjoyed the 3 years I lived on the canals, I am also so glad I had my dog with me and she enjoyed it to. RIP Jade. Miss you!!
Hi.
Love the videos.
We're currently on season 5.
Watching these are my pause for tranquility.
(seems over the top I know but I've been home schooling for, what seems like, an eternity.)
Cheers CHG.
Happy travels.
I think it is an excellent choice off engine you have picked it will last you a lifetime if you look affter it I am planning on doing the same and would love that Engine in my boat loved the video keep up the good work. Derek 👍
Many thanks. Yes, the engine was what did it for me and I feel she has found an attentive and willing guardian, to take care of her every whim. :)
Awesome!!! Just found you Jan. 2023 Thanks
Cheers, am enjoying these vids, was a nats nipple from getting a boat, now am decided !! Am getting a boat ;)
+Dad's Kitchen Glad to be of service. There's far more pros than cons with a life on the water and will be nothing like what's gone before. Enjoy every moment and all the best.
Congrats! Our very first ride in our narrow boat and it was all I dreamed it would be. What? You say it's not my boat. Sorry, I got lost in my dreams there for a while. That was a long, spookey tunnel. You did a fantastic job on your boat and I hope it lasts a very long while. I love the views so keep on vlogging and most importantly keep on having fun.
+Patricia Bowman Thanks Patricia. I don't mind if you want to take the boat for another trip in your next dream, as long as you bring her back. :)
I tried this life in the 80s. Best 7 years of my life. Very glad to have bought a 50' (Harborough Marine) because of the mobility, but free enough of roll. Look forward to hearing about Aslan - engine and so on. Lived mostly at Watford/Croxley/Rickmansworth. Corfu is great - but waking up with the boat iced in solid beats sunshine all the time I cabn tell you.
By the way its 'winding hole' not 'winding hole'. I know you won't be offended - you are a canal person. Winding used to be done by digging the sharp end into the bank and letting the wind blow the boat around.
+Bob Loosemore Thank you Bob, you learn something new everyday. :)
+Bob Loosemore Cheers. It's an education hearing of folks experiences on the cut. Yes, strangely I'm actually looking forward to the more 'adventurous' climate. As a Cumbrian for 15 years, I feel I've had the basic training. :)
I often dream about my first day on a narrowboat. Can't wait for the day I can finally stop working and begin the journey. )
Really nice video, best of luck on your future journeys on the water, most of all enjoy the privilege of being able to travel around to some of the most scenic vista's in and around the UK's waterway networks.
Thank you Sir and I cant wait to get back to the boat and start my canal journeys properly.
Nice to see it all coming together for you at last. It's been a rocky road but I'm it will be all plane boating for you from now on.
There's nothing more inspiring than watching someone taking full advantage of the free entertainment that nature does provide.
Good luck mate and hope to catch up for a cupper really soon with you. My house completes this month so hopefully???😉see you on the cut soon.
Cuppa tea, that's grand !! :) Yep, if you see me about, I'll put kettle on.
Hi there, CountryHouseGent and welcome to the world of canal cruising. I lived and worked on a narrow boat in the Birmingham area for 7 years and thoroughly enjoyed every minute cruising around the Midlands, when not stuck at work of course. Every day cruising was so different in the changing scenery and wildlife that it did not matter what the weather was like, snow, rain, wind, fog or glorious sun shine it was still a pleasure to move about as you please, moor up where you like (usually near a pub) and just enjoy. Sadly I had to sell up due to bad knees and now live in a house after having two knee replacements. This has curtailed any future boating activities unfortunately plus the fact I`m over 70 but I do miss the boat. All I can say is old son, get out there and Enjoy with a capital E, you have 2500 miles of canal to play on.
+aliasdeputydog Thank you for sharing your story. Yes, I hope to explore every corner on offer. :)
Don`t forget to get yourself a set of Nicholson`s Guides, very useful for finding the evening watering holes. Very good video`s you have made by the way and your`s is only the second boat I have seen with the B2 engine, the other was mounted in a 72ft 6" old and refurbished working boat that belonged to FMC and converted into a live a board. Bon Voyage Captain.
+aliasdeputydog Cheers but I (rather sadly) bought a full set second hand about 3 months before buying the boat. Made the wait even more excruciating, seeing all the fab places I could visit, one day.
I would very much like to see another B2 and have a chat with the owner at some point if ever our paths cross.
Fantastic
Great and relaxing video indeed. Looking forward to more. Subscribed and viewing from Oakley Northern California on the Delta.
Cheers and good sailing!
👍😁
+Smitty Smith A pleasure and wonderful to know I'm reaching out to enthusiasts around the world. :)
luv it cant wait till next vid
+Michael Davies Glad you enjoyed the video. There will be more for sure. :)
Congratulations. Excellent stuff
+InTheNameOfJustice Cheers :)
bloody hell, what a life ! good on you mate ! greetings from the Netherlands
Well done on your first Voyage X Great video, so calming X Take Care X
Thank you Jennifer and thank you for watching. Will do. :)
Love coming back and re-watching your first few videos, I do miss Aslan and you Kevin.
I have followed all your narrowboat vlogs to date. Enjoyed the first one…and each successive installment even more. I particularly appreciate their length and narrative style. The thoughtfully creative work you put into them is evident. While I'm admittedly envious of your newly-launched lifestyle, I'm truly grateful you've chosen to share your wonderful adventure. Thank you!
Thank you for watching and thank you for your heart warming comments.
I like to film my videos exactly as the story unfolds infront of me, without much thought to the finished result. I found the whole process (especially with the launch video) to be very natural. As I was editing the video together over a period of 5 or 6 days, it just seemed to flow unhindered, the various pieces of video (over 300) simply falling together . An unusual experience that I've usually only encountered with my photography and writing and one I hope to experience more often with my future videos.
With regards the length, I had wondered if a 30 minute video would be too long. But then I thought that if I was looking for narrowboat related videos, I'd want something to get my teeth into. Besides, I'm a firm believer that you should please yourself first. If you enjoy your own work, chances are others will as well?
Cheers,
Congratulations on your very first journey. I am enjoying myself as much as you are. Liked your thoughts on the tunnel.
It reminds me of H. Bougart and the “African Queen “. How awesome is that. Keep Calm and Carry On! Good Luck.
Many thanks to you. ☺
Looked like you realy enjoyed that
Sure did Morris. A pivotal and defining moment.
Well done you. ...all the best...Chris 🇨🇦
Brill first voyage I have followed many of you videos picking up great tips mainly welding the camper that has helped greatly with my own lt35 and as my self and the wife are currently looking to acquire a boat of our own we will be watching with great enthusiasm just need to pluck up the courage to sell the bricks and mortar
+John Read Great to have you aboard. Sounds like a plan to me. Have you been on a narrow boat before?
Yes only short trips family had a boat or 2 for a while
Great video I really enjoyed that and will be following you on your adventures 👍
+Brother Mark Cheers Brother, that's good to know. :)
Really enjoyed that,,,subscribed. Thank you.
Congratulations, as you rightly said its something should do once in a lifetime, I was lucky to experience it in the 70's a mate of mine had a converted working boat he lived on at Rickmansworth, and we did quite a few trips, including one up the tidal Thames from Limehouse to Brentford. Amazing times.EnjoyJohnny in Oz.
This is the first of your videos that I have seen. I so much enjoyed sharing your maiden voyage. Thank you for that. I would love to have seen some footage of the inside of the boat. That would have been awesome. Maybe next time.
+Tom Noonan Hello Tom and thank you for watching. Pleased you enjoyed the video. Please check out my previous video, where you will find a full and comprehensive tour of the boat. Enjoy :)
Have just discovered your channel. I love the boat and the informative and very interesting narrative.
Thank you.
Hi Kevin... just wanted to let you know that we have finally bought a trad working boat with boatmans cabin and RN classic engine!!! You vlogs have been a massive guidance for us when looking for our boat!!!! Pending lockdown we are meeting her in March/April to start her journey down the canals!! Stay safe. Lynette xx
Went on my first hire boat week 'voyage' last year on the Shropshire Union and yes I agree that everyone should do it at least once, but preferably once every year!
+Mark And Marie :)
Well I follow all the other and just found you on Floating our boat facebook page, so just started watching from the beginning the launch day was awesome the starting of the boat just so lovely... can't wait to watch more and catch up to current day.. its a long weekend this weekend here ins Adelaide Australia so looks like I will be relaxing sitting watching utube all 4 days of long weekend. except tp go to the Footy... Aussie Rules Footy....
Fabulous to hear that Lyn. Hope you enjoy and welcome aboard.
Im terribly envious. After the painful initial euphoria , you'll be able to relax and enjoy yourself more, I think...
You're right. Took a while to settle down but became more 'natural' along the way. ☺
These are very raw, honest, authentic, and inspiring videos. Thank you for sharing these moments of your life with us. You really are a gentleman.
+galacticious Aw, ta. :)
I love the start up procedure as much as anything about the boat. I cant think of a better program than this, well done!!!!
On a separate note.... I am very happy for you. There is a common thread among boaters or sailors, how ever you want to describe us..... we have a peace while being on water that does we can not get any other place in our lives.... how did Christopher Cross put it, "I was born in the sign of water, and it's there that I feel my best....", Now I am no believer in astrology, but there is a realization of peacefulness and sanctuary on water, running down the halls and pathways of God's creation, seeking out what lies around the bend, a type of adventure, but also serenity.... Cheers and as always, God bless
+William Jordan As an Aquarius (the water carrier) that would probably explain my attraction to the canals. Rather confusingly however, Aquarius is a land sign?? :)
Haha I am an Aquarius too.... small world...Cheers