255. The 2,000-mile canal journey that took four years

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In October last year (2021), my friends Jo and Michael (plus dog George) completed a four year epic trip around every navigable mile of the connected UK canal network. Along with many of their viewers, I went along to document the final five miles.
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@Trebor2024 2 года назад

River Nene….Neene! 👍

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Nope, it's Nen at the Northampton end. Neen towards Peterborough.

@Tom_YouTube_stole_my_handle 2 года назад

@@CruisingTheCut But Nene College, part of the University of Northampton is definitely, 100%, undeniably and irrefutably pronounced Neene.

@firesurfer 2 года назад

@@CruisingTheCut ! :)

@2019freddie 2 года назад

@@CruisingTheCut Nene has an 'e' on the end, how can it be 'Nen'? Nen is for numpties! enjoyed the video David.

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

The spelling of any British place name is often hardly indicative of how it’s pronounced!

@natet3345 2 года назад

Near the end of 2020 I found CruisingTheCut. I was in a very dark place. Now, looking back, I realize this channel saved my life. Thank you David for sharing your peace.

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

I’m sorry to hear things were so bleak but glad the videos have been able to cheers you up. Best wishes for your ongoing good health.

@robertblake1032 2 года назад

I also found a peaceful place to watch narrow boating in a seemingly ideal environment. Thank you David.

@coling7091 Год назад

Nate. I only found the channel 6 months or so ago. It has also helped me through great difficulties also. Very grateful. Thank you David.

@CraigBedell 2 года назад

David - Great video and so wonderful that you were there to film this accomplishment. Your reporting/storytelling shines!

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Thank you

@CMPInstructor 2 года назад

Like many who have followed the journey of @MinimalList, I am enchanted. They introduced the world to aspects of England that have highlighted its charm and character. Well done for them! And thank you David for documenting the moment. This is a most worthwhile video. Excellent journalism.

@AuntieSullivan 2 года назад

Wonderful vlog, David. I'm so happy for Jo and Michael (& George). What an accomplishment!

@wesgregg6451 2 года назад

4,000 miles, plus backtracking - that's truly perseverance. And, at 2 to 4 MPH... patience!

@doonsbury9656 2 года назад

Man alive! That undergrowth is so thick in places that I fully expected to see Bogie emerge from it towing the African Queen!🤣

@shinystones 2 года назад

Please don't stop posting your videos. Your country needs you!

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

I have no plans to stop posting canal videos! In fact, I’ve been planning for this year and have sorted stuff out all through to August so far!

@shinystones 2 года назад

@@CruisingTheCut Splendid!

@darrellsmith4204 2 года назад

As much as I enjoyed sitting in my chair watching your life roll by, the feeling of sitting around with you observing the lives of others is significantly more satisfying..

@brodie2711 2 года назад

I've watched Jo, Michael and George almost from the beginning and to my mind their achievement is nothing short of heroic. I'm surprised that the CRT didn't celebrate such an epic journey. At least you did them proud with this Vlog. Well done David. All the best. Stephen👍

@junco477 2 года назад

Thanks for that Dave. Jo and Micheal's cruising vlogs are back in time a ways, and the reno is progressing more recently, so nice to see the dramatic finish. Just glorious to see the volunteers coming out, and of course, George enjoying his new balls.

@stephencb9234 2 года назад

It was great to meet up with you and to assist Michael and Jo complete their epic voyage. The number of supporters definitely grew from us few that started at the bottom lock. And it was surprising how far some of them had travelled! It was a testament to how, over the four years, an impact Michael and Jo's (not forgetting George) vlogs have made on new, old or love-the-idea viewers all over the world. Many thanks for another great video👍🏻

@swansox 2 года назад

It was lovely of you to help them reach the end and celebrate the achievement.

@gerrybarritt5082 2 года назад

David, it was you that attracted me to watching canal boating vlogs. Please just do a cruising vlog every now and then. I miss your quirky remarks as you slowly cruise down the canal. Gerry N Ireland

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Cheers, but I don’t enjoy cruising on my own now, see vlog 238

@Acapulc941 2 года назад

It is lovely that you honored and celebrated Jo, Michael and George's accomplishments. I send my most heartfelt gratitude to all of you. -Leigh, Texas

@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 Год назад

I’ve become a bit fascinated by these narrow boats, and the canals in general. I live in West Virginia, at one point in time the only way to navigate through the mountains was on push boats up and down the river and there were some canals built, sadly not many if any remain to my knowledge, once the railroads conquered the mountains that was it for boat travel, still some large coal barges that take up the big rivers but many of the smaller creeks and feeder systems have become hard to navigate with anything larger than a John boat, the timber industry kept alot of the waterways accessible for floating logs but once that practice died out the river and creeks silted up and shallowed. Great videos I really appreciate them on my work lunch break

@gregdixon5848 2 года назад

Who better to document the achievement? Nice tribute David.

@antonybellamy508 2 года назад

Great to hear the Cetti’s warbler calling just over 5 mins in - quite a special bird for the uk

@tonypowell2165 2 года назад

I was one of those that were there on the day (mercifully only brief appearance in your video). Retrospectively annoyed with myself for not making sure I took some pictures of you, especially when I vaguely recall you were sat on a very low post or something by one of the locks, perhaps auditioning for the role of nautical gnome? It was lovely there was such a good crowd for Jo and Michael and to get a chance to briefly chat with them and yourself.

@navigator33frank 2 года назад

I would have to imagine that you, David, playing the role as interviewer and historian for this cruise, must have really enjoyed making this vlog. I certainly enjoyed viewing it. Thank you!

@MTLarsen1 2 года назад

Thanks for a great vlog 😊👍. Still miss your own crusing and story telling.

@Jesuscares7680 2 года назад

Okay so be honest now people.. How many of you read this as The Mile High Club to begin with ?? and then had to reread it..

@garrettswoodworx1873 2 года назад

I'll admit it! I did. ;)

@donotwantahandle1111 2 года назад

Yes. Or something similar.

@jeffebdy 2 года назад

The fact that you showcase other channels & canal crafts etc only highlights your character. Another great video from my first, & favourite canal boat vlogger (& story narrator & vanner!)

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Thank you

@J7116R 2 года назад

It's been a few months since I last visited your vlog. Glad I did and felt that I was home again. Yours is the most informative, useful and interesting site of it's kind. Although I live in Kansas, USA, where there are no canals, I feel very much at home watching your channel and your many adventures, experiences, instructions, lessons and advice come to mind. Thank you for being there. Laird Wilcox

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Thank you

@brianthomsen1163 2 года назад

This is making me pine for your cruising videos. I do enjoy your new stuff and thankfully you have a nice back catalog of cruising stuff!

@Project_Servotopia 2 года назад

It should not have surprised me one bit that you would be on hand to document Jo and Michael's completing of their epic journey. I mean, it did -- slightly -- but it shouldn't have. What was definitely NOT surprising was that this was yet another excellent mini-documentary the likes of which we've come to expect from your channel. Thanks for sharing!

@JeghedderThomas 2 года назад

Yay, another installment of cozy telly on the tubes. Happy you've found your stride post-cruising and create wonderful content for us subscribers.

@ToddTalksTech 2 года назад

Thank you David for the journalistic eye. Until the reno videos we haven't had a lot of close up footage of the boat. It has definitely Persevered and has earned it's full refit. It makes one appreciate the details you've covered, like painting the roof! Your new video format is content rich and satisfying like chocolate mousse! Cheers.

@nb.silverfern1 2 года назад

So pleased for them that they achieved it, pandemic notwithstanding! We met them on the Chesterfield and they were lovely. Now we need to buy them a mini narrowboat so they can trailer it to all the non-connected waterways like the Monmouth and Brecon 😄

@rogerturley 2 года назад

David, you do such a wonderful job with your videos. I can't think of anyone I'd have rather had documenting Michael and Jo's accomplishment. Those two are such nice people. We're for Utah, USA and met them at Barbridge Junction on our two week Four Counties Ring hire adventure. I know we were delaying them but they took an hour out of their day and spent it with us. Canal people are great people.

@jamesa7506 2 года назад

A fine video sir! I feel like they deserve a plaque or a medal of some sort! At least a sticker... Here's a big thumbs-up from me at any rate! 👍😁👏

@lakelady57 2 года назад

You did them proud David thank you for documenting this. Great to see people came out I would love to have but too far away. Anyway keep up the interesting newsreels and I am enjoying this new segment of yours. 👌

@billcarroll986 2 года назад

I miss having you as a sort of personal tour guide of the canals, but I'm also really enjoying the new direction you took the channel. You do fantastic work! Best wishes for you and the channel in 2022.

@mobrien98 2 года назад

Congratulations to them on their achievement! And thank you, David, for another quality production.

@for.tax.reasons 2 года назад

Return of the cruise 😌🌸 there is something ineffable about what you bring to a cruising video that makes it superior to all others and I should know I've been watching all the channels 😂

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Awwwwwww :-)

@robertlalor8090 2 года назад

Great tribute to Michael and Jo, a lovely couple. Thanks King David (you have been crowned by Chugging Along, another lovely couple).

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Hahaha have I? They're so lovely :-)

@robertlalor8090 2 года назад

@@CruisingTheCut Yes indeed. Now the HRH balance is restored.

@suecox2308 2 года назад

What an accomplishment! It's fun to see Jo and Michael (and you, David) being treated like celebrities by your viewer volunteers. Sure, there are Kardashians for humbler folk, but us canal groupies have REAL celebrities.

@garylydement5020 2 года назад

Nice to see you cruising again (on someone else's boat) Might have to rename your channel to Stopped on the Cut 😀😀

@loginregional 2 года назад

The WASH! That was fantastic. And by the way, thanks for featuring Gemma and Simon some months ago, another couple who are so very interesting in their approach to their project. CHEERS!

@btrowbridge8958 2 года назад

Thanks, Dave, for the preview. I have been following Joe and Micheal for 3 and a half years. (You as Well). Sooo Happy for them! I can't wait to see their final Video! Was there a party, I hope? Your usual great job, Thanks.

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

There was a dignified round of applause on the towpath!

@btrowbridge8958 2 года назад

Too bad, they should have some sort of award ceremony.

@BeefaloBart 2 года назад

As I sit and watch this episode. I ponder on how I began watching your channel, and why. I live in the US and sadly we have nothing like it here. It's the epidemic still and no way to travel to try and see it. Closest I have to any form of boating is my kayak that is rotting in the back yard. I do know it is clear why I continue watching the videos. Very good video quality. A very good presenter who isn't boring or over pushy. Content is just relaxing to watch. I have seen every episode here on the tube of you and many of them on Amazon. I am still thankful for all your hard work to bring us great content.

@greenspiritarts 2 года назад

I am grateful beyond words that you were the one to document this mile stone! What an achievement by Jo and Michael ( and Perseverance! ) David your documentary skills once again produce a stellar video. Thank you for capturing the event so beautifully. 👏 👏 👏

@robertdaugherty7126 2 года назад

I was so glad to get home from work today and see a new video from you 😊, thanks so much. I live in Maryland in-between Washington DC and Baltimore ,high of 27 farinhight with the second snow storm of the year almost here. I hope you are well , again so glad to see the you and the cut today 😉❄️🌨️🌫️⛄🌎🌍

@jessicakellerart4268 2 месяца назад

This was wonderful! Congratulations to Jo, Michael and George! The way their viewers showed up...beautiful sense of community.

@markgruenberg6277 2 года назад

Thanks for documenting this part of Jo and Michael's journey. Much appreciated.

@markames3688 2 года назад

Positively triumphant! Thanks

@Random-rt5ec 2 года назад

I love watching these CruisingTheCut videos (From Boston, MA) I find the canal’s to be peaceful & relaxing. As I watch I can see myself as a canal boat captain bravely taking my wife & 2 cats for a 1-year tour. Except I need a long hot shower twice a day, I need a vigorous morning exercise & being Finnish I have to have a sauna at least twice a week. If these amenities were along the canal, then I could spend time on the canal.

@TheBeeryBoater 2 года назад

Wow… mission's accomplished Captain, and it couldn’t have happened to a nicer couple. Thanks for sharing, David 😉

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@susanmarker2164 2 года назад

Eye watering speed? I've been watching for a while now..The Thame was scary... The wash not quite as much..I believe Jo and Michael deserve a real silver Propeller trophy..🤗 Its been formidable Endeavor... And deserves some attention ...Nice to see and hear you David😊

@DonLefFL 2 года назад

Jo, Michael and George are really nice people, been following them for years. (yes, George is "people")

@JoseLara-dg4zk 2 года назад

Perfect timing! A new Cruising The Cut video to accompany the cheese sandwiches I'm having for lunch!!!

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Perfect indeed!

@danhoppy5517 2 года назад

4 years to do just over 2,000 miles sums up the slow pace of the canals. Great to see some vicarious cruising on the channel again.

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@jaquigreenlees 2 года назад

The funny thing is, when they were built the canals were faster than any other means of movement.

@petesheppard1709 10 месяцев назад

A checkered flag to wave them across the finish line would have been so appropriate!

@peterharper3861 2 года назад

Thanks for these more documentary style videos, they are really a very good watch. While I do miss your cruising videos, I find the thought and quality of this new direction more than makes up for that. Eagerly await your next video essay!

@loulloyd628 2 года назад

Came here to say that I was glad that you pronounced the River Nene correctly, Nen. Having lived in Northampton and being told off by the locals on how to pronounce it!

@Turleyswheels 7 месяцев назад

Congratulations well done you’re eyes are open some are not ❤❤❤

@davecarter9586 2 года назад

‘Eye-watering speed’ I love it

@sbnsbaker1 2 года назад

Hahaha......When I first glanced at your Thumbnail comment, I thought it said "Mile High Club". And your channel suddenly became soooo interesting!!!!!!

@TroyKristoffer 2 года назад

David, you really need to become the PR Ambassador for Canal & River Trust or even the UK lolol. Great show!

@stephenrickstrew7237 2 года назад

When it take you four years to go 2000 miles … you know you have stopped to enjoy the view … and smell the roses 🌹

@carolinebutcher8160 2 года назад

What a wonderful tribute vlog for Michael and Jo from you David, and how lovely that you made it! It was wonderful to see them both complete their epic journey with Perseverance, made in your wonderful style of humour and description. One to view again and again! Thanks. Looking forward to your next project. Take care of yourself x

@PollardGeorge 2 года назад

Jo and George should get a special mention for walking the majority of those miles!

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

True!

@barrylaflin8425 2 года назад

Always a bit of a treat..a ‘David’ video, Thanks again sir!!

@marilynkirby-roach187 2 года назад

Thank you so much for posting. I follow them because of your exposure of them on a previous vlog. In fact, you have opened up a whole new world I never knew existed, so I’m so thankful for all your vlogs. I do miss your own cruising videos, your new format has been really educational for me. Thank you again.

@NeverlandSystemZor 2 года назад

I do miss your cruising, but I love the direction you're taking the channel, too. Being in the US, we have nothing like the canals network you have over there, so seeing them and hearing their history and modern cultural impact is so wonderful.

@peterdockerty8077 2 года назад

The last minute of this vlog is absolutely brilliant, and from an American it makes you feel so proud. Its almost like we in the UK have been force fed how bad our country is but at last the blinkers come off.

@om617yota8 2 года назад

I read the caption in the thumbnail wrong at first, and went how in the world did they do that in a NARROWBOAT? Oh wait, I read it wrong. 😁 Congrats Jo and Michael! Well done!

@andrewbarnard667 2 года назад

I just re read the title see what you meant. I got it wrong too.

@daveotter5547 2 года назад

Thank you David for bringing this phenomenal feat to the world along with so many other intriguing aspects of narrowboating through your channel! Bravo to Perseverance and her grand crew!

@ThePhrenchen 2 года назад

what a great win-win idea to come up with: inviting viewers to help at that 17-lock marathon! :) enjoying your videos as usual - keep it up! :)

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@davemccracken3457 2 года назад

Thank you for documenting this momentous occasion. I'm sure we will be seeing Jo and Michael's perspective once Minimal List's videos get to that point, but it's also good to see it through your professional journalist's perspective and interviewing skills.

@grenvillephillips6998 2 года назад

One small cruise for a boat, one mighty feat, for those operating the locks!

@tammyvincent9417 2 года назад

David, as an American who loves your channel but has not been to the UK (yet), you strike me as the most British man on RU-vid. I say that purely as a compliment, and I'm fascinated with the different regional accents etc. in Britain. I'm not sure where you are from but you have all the classic British characteristics that so many of us love. As a subscriber and fan I'm happy to pronounce you the most British man on RU-vid.

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Thank you. I'm from the West Midlands but oddly I don't have that accent; mine is more "Home Counties" (central southern England)

@jcderby129 Год назад

@@CruisingTheCut I meant to ask that sometime ago David, was that 'a trained' accent that you acquired for broadcasting?

@CruisingTheCut Год назад

Nope, I had that style and delivery before I did any broadcasting; it's just how I read aloud!

@sharonrimsza7960 2 года назад

Fantastic! That is dedication. However, it is at a slow pace and you will see so much in nature and beauty in your surroundings that any other form of travel will not give you. Congratulations.

@layalabi1667 2 года назад

Brilliant blog! Thanks!!!

@travisyeti3679 2 года назад

I enjoy watching their channel

@sabine8308 2 года назад

Awesome vlog, thank you David. What an achievement and congratulations to Mike&Jo!!

@darrenleigh201 2 года назад

Excellent. Thanks for sharing!

@randyquan7259 2 года назад

David, I would like to say thank you for the channel and congrats at 200k subscribers. I have just discovered your channel and find it soothing for my downtime as my life has been rather negative in these past years. Seeing the canels and the beautiful U.K. countryside has me dreaming to one day visit there from the United States.

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Thank you. I'm very pleased you enjoy the videos and they're bringing you some joy :-)

@kplante7881 2 года назад

Great story…! Thanks for sharing!

@Lego6980 2 года назад

This is one of my favourites. Thanks

@hamag3655 2 года назад

love your videos. Thanks.

@devilschild 2 года назад

Great video, Dave. TY

@Bender24k 2 года назад

100% awesome video as usual, thanks!

@MarcMercier1971 2 года назад

David was my first vlogger I've ever seen a narrowboating video from 5? 6? years ago. Jo & Michael are the 2nd and have watched both channels since. It was nice to see David vlogging and the channel crossover. Actually got a little choked with pride for them when they crossed the line... maybe I think I sipped my waterglass wrong causing my eyes to well up a bit... yeah... that's it.

@mikejuba9228 2 года назад

That was outstanding David!

@simon4525 2 года назад

Wonderful both, well done.

@russcorbett3923 2 года назад

Congrats and Kudos to them !!!!!

@tyzer100 2 года назад

thank you david, HAPPY NEW YEAR.

@Adventures_with_Sog 2 года назад

Most enjoyable, thank you. 🙂👍

@MrSheckstr 2 года назад

There needs to be some sort of displayable symbol that one shows when they have accomplished this. Much like the clean sweep in baseball and submarine warfare, or shooting ones hat off the catapult on a carrier …. Perhaps a flag with a Möbius strip canal on it?

@robinhall6194 2 года назад

Wonderful vlog! Thanks!

@OhioticketswithRobert 2 года назад

Very enjoyable and thanks for sharing this amazing story.

@dennisporter753 2 года назад

Wonderful journey!.. Thanks David!

@craigs1266 2 года назад

Good timing, I needed a video like this.

@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat 2 года назад

It was nice to see Jo And Michael complete their epic canal journey. The Rothersthorpe flight I have done so many times over the years but it holds special memories for me. I do not think I will ever go on every canal, but I do hope to do just as many miles.

@ritubohra2559 2 года назад

Enjoyed a lot 👍🏻👍🏻

@remyllebeau77 2 года назад

Congratulations to them and thanks for filming the momentous event!

@chriswatson9818 2 года назад

Quite the accomplishment! Great video as always!

@BillMSmith 2 года назад

Thank you, David. I found your channel because the weird RU-vid algorithm decided that one of your early boat fixing videos was perfect for a woodworker like me. Turns out it was right, of course. That led me to Jo and Michael, my only other narrow boating interest. So thanks for the inadvertent introduction to them, and a continued thanks for the good story telling.