Surviving the River Mersey on my Canal boat

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Taking my Narrowboat across the River Mersey
After weeks of single handing my narrowboat through many locks and swing bridges to Salthouse Dock in Liverpool, I then make plans and get the Rum Wench ready for her next big adventure through Brunswick lock across the dangerous and tidal River Mersey to Eastham Lock and onto the Manchester Ship Canal towards Ellesmere Port.
How much does it cost to cross the Mersey?
Remember, It's not just the River Mersey its also the Manchester Ship Canal, so have a look on this website as it's very helpful for sorting the Ship Canal and getting your Sea Worthy Certificate www.theriverwe...
Salthouse Dock, Liverpool £15 a night (I was there 6 nights at £90)
Sea worthy certificate £55
Brunswick Lock £25
Eastham Lock £99
Pilot £125
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Thank you so much for watching. If you are new here, I'm Heidi and I live aboard my Narrowboat The Rum Wench and travel the UK's Canals in search of Adventure. After selling my house to experience an alternative lifestyle I bought a canal boat and a camper van which as a solo female who loves to travel, gives me the best of both worlds. I have recently got myself a new addition to the crew, a fabulous companion - my little rescue dog Bonny who is an absolute joy and the perfect First Mate. I also work full time off grid from my tiny home and trade at canal festivals as The Narrowboat Pirate aboard The Pirate Boat.
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If you want to know more about LIVING ON A BOAT, CANAL RULES or WHAT I DID BEFORE BOAT LIFE then please watch these two videos:
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@deanyaschempp Час назад

Heidi, something that anyone who's been watching you for awhile knows, you've got a massive prop. ;-)

@philthorpe4549 День назад

One of your classic videos Heidi - just brilliant, but blimey it was a bit choppy! I'll bet that scraped the barnacles off your bottom...😳

@TheNarrowboatPirate День назад

It was a fun ride 🤣🤣

@williamburgess4732 Час назад

I am so proud of you, pleased you enjoyed it so much.

@TheNarrowboatPirate 48 минут назад

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

@youknowme8578 3 часа назад

It's the best day of the week! It's Heidi day.....yahhhoooo.

@redcruben 9 минут назад

Should have been Heiday

@doreenwhelan4121 22 минуты назад

My heart was in my mouth Heidi watching you cross THAT River Mersey!!!!! You’re a brave Pirate!!! so glad you had a crew with you❤

@marionjohansson4235 2 часа назад

What a beautiful stylish solid boat the Rum Wench is. She took it right in her stride. I love her. ❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

She is amazing 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@colindean-xn4es 58 минут назад

What an absolutely brilliant video Heidi, so exhilarating and loved the camera angles how you did all of that and navigated is brilliant. Stuart was such a lovely chap too and great on camera 😁 ❤

@Homer291145 2 часа назад

The best Rum Wench adventure yet x

@jed86515 2 часа назад

wow that was amazing. well done x

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

@caroledrury1411 Час назад

Wow! You did it! Great music to go with the drama! This was a lot of fun to watch. Congratulations!

@TheNarrowboatPirate 47 минут назад

Thank you so much!!

@Wagtail333 2 часа назад

Stuart is a real Gent, handsome too! Lovely crew. 94 and still cruising and Stuart's Grandson, a new generation of Seafarers in the make.

@sandylerski9352 49 минут назад

What an amazing adventure for you . Well done you. Take care.

@sandyphillips1379 2 часа назад

Hats off to you and the crew. That was fabulous x

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

@pamelajohnson9260 2 часа назад

Wow. That was very exciting. Felt like I was there. Thank you.

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@ron7447 2 часа назад

Survived the hurricane, now I get Heidi and Bonny. What a great day. Time for a rum😅❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Oh, I hope you are safe and sound xxx

@adamnorris8006 2 часа назад

That is one hell of a river

@donnaprice1288 57 минут назад

Absolutely fantastic Heidi!....one brave girl... What a smashing crew you had on board.

@markgruenberg6277 2 часа назад

What a remarkable and exciting day. Bravo to the Rum Wench for weathering everything in fine fashion. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Be well and stay safe. 😊

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

She is a wonderful boat 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@gremlin235 3 часа назад

Amazing Heidi, just wonderful, love your videos.

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Thank you so much!

@ejoldman 2 часа назад

Wow Heidi, that was epic. Your courage knows no bounds, and your seamanship is worthy of any pirate captain. Congratulations Captain Heide, In addition to your exciting adventure, your skills in putting this video together certainly raised the bar to professional documentary standard. Well done, I hope you get "You Tube" recognition fo this one.

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Aww thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@jillthornton7216 2 часа назад

Well done Heidi , what an adventure and what great company .❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

The best! 😃🏴‍☠️

@gillywild 2 часа назад

Well done Heidi, one of the few :)

@rubbberrobbie Час назад

Totally brilliant Heidi in so many ways ❤

@adrianacounsel5903 2 часа назад

What an achievement! Well done! 👍👏😊

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Thank you! 😃

@jillchew-tetlaw3388 2 часа назад

Wow Heidi that looked scary. What an experience.

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

I loved it 😃🏴‍☠️

@peterappleton5213 2 часа назад

That’s quite an achievement,Heide, well done ❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️

@milanondrak5564 2 часа назад

Heidi got her Mersey trip done with some of my favourite biscuits. Ginger nut biccies would make me your friend forever if they were served with a hot cup of tea. It's nice to see you enjoying life Heidi. There's a phrase my gran used to use to say 'If you want to do something do it'. Her phrase was 'Let your butterflies fly'.

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Aww that’s a lovely phrase 🏴‍☠️❤️😃

@suebt8794 Час назад

Starting to flutter....I'd have needed full CPR....YOU ARE a brave wench! You go girl x

@TheNarrowboatPirate Час назад

🤣🤣🤣

@John_N_Quay_Harbour День назад

Loved the music today. Fascinating as always. John

@TheNarrowboatPirate День назад

I spent hours finding the right music - Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@svenswwis436 2 часа назад

An excellent soundtrack today. 🎼🎶

@suebotfield6432 48 минут назад

Well done must have been a great experience crossing 😊

@ralphwood5875 57 минут назад

Well done Heidi Darlin a landmark video . I knew you were in good hands when you said your Pilot wasStuart Wood my long lost cousin 99th removed ,he was always a great seaman for a nipper, of course's a lot l younger than me ,but good see he hasn't lost his touch. Love been sailing in my track track of many voyages.I remember early voyage on a tanker when I was Cadet we were discharging Eastham oil dock adjacent to the lock you passed through .I wagon watch with the @nd mate when he passed me a basket and told me to go pick dandelion leaves for his pet budgie ,,,,the things you learn as a Cadet. So glad you took the plunge and did the crossing and became a " Scouse" t for a few days I'm sure you enjoyed the stay and that giant hip flask ,now dont get fat to fit it on your hip I luv ya ust the way you are.Lots of luv to you and Bonny ,well done a great memorable episode. Tra for now XXX

@lancpudn Час назад

Hello Heidi, Those were great shots of the Rum Wench powering through the choppy waves on the Mersey. Thanks for the video.

@TheNarrowboatPirate 48 минут назад

Thank you too!

@maryannewillequer3305 45 минут назад

Wow! That was exciting to watch! I must say that I also enjoy your cruising videos too. Cheers!

@johnclark2333 Час назад

Follow a lot of narrowboat RU-vidrs who have done this passage but wowsers this video surpassed anything I've seen. Thank you and your day crew for a thoroughly enjoyable video.

@janwaller3585 47 минут назад

Quite the adventure Heidi . Glad you had a friendly and supportive person with you ❤️

@lucillecash3046 2 часа назад

Congratulations ❤ on your journey across the River Mersey. A wonderful video, Heidi, cheers. ❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Thank you so much!

@gerikelly7669 2 часа назад

Wonderful, Heidi. Exciting, scary and such atmospheric music!! Thankyou for sharing your journey with us. Amazing, my friend ❤️

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Thank you so much!

@Goodchappy Час назад

Well done Heidi, well done The rum Wench and well done that Pilot! I really enjoyed that. That lift bridge wasn't squealing like that when I was there 4 years ago. My heart was fluttering as well when you set off across the mersey. ❤

@MessengerRising 55 минут назад

That was epic Heidi. I hope Will gets to do it next year.

@Wagtail333 2 часа назад

Thank you kindly to all involved. Really interesting.

@chaswarren7239 Час назад

Oh wow, fabulous video. Well done, not just for doing it but for managing to film it too. What an adventure & worth every penny. Once Whinny is ready, I have every intention of doing it !

@TheNarrowboatPirate 47 минут назад

You will love it Chas 😃🏴‍☠️

@cynthiakeyes7197 2 часа назад

Hey Heidi girl what an adventure I really enjoyed listening to your guests and history❤ well just so you know we had another hurricane, Milton , it came thru last night, but we made it and we are safe I pray for everyone cheers we are having a Captain Glen drink 🍸 too thank you Heidi for your work❤your friend Cindy ❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate Час назад

I’m glad you are safe Cindy 😃🏴‍☠️

@chrissiehart22 2 часа назад

Amazing journey Heidi ! I was holding my breath at one point lol. That's amazing to have such amazing company to share that experience with. As well as Stuart and his knowledge of the area. Love the history of it all x

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Thank you so much!!

@janlacey2681 55 минут назад

Heidi, so proud of you. What a fantastic journey and well done Wench ❤

@Wagtail333 2 часа назад

Thank you to the Rum Wench indeed. Lovingly looked after by you.

@nomadknits6469 Час назад

That was EPIC! The videography, the music. Looks like you gave the old girl a good thrashing! Thanks as well to the friends, onboard and off.

@stephenlines9431 52 минуты назад

You certainly have some sizeable cajones lass - taking a narrowboat across the Mersey. Arghh! Show 'em girl!

@vickyf164 58 минут назад

Hi Heidi and Bonnie 👋 🐾 Wow that was some pirate adventure! Pretty hairy on those waves for sure! Great crew you had as well. Hope you have found another great adventure on the shallow waters my hearty ❤Have a blessed week 🙏

@jammyjay917 2 часа назад

What an adventure...excellent... great video 🥰🥰

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Thank you 🤗

@susansharples8555 Час назад

Brilliant, my heart missed a beat when I saw your flaps were open 😂 xxx

@TheNarrowboatPirate Час назад

😂😂😂

@neilyeomans9805 59 минут назад

Wow your definitely the pirate of the Mersey I would not fancy doing that in my boat. But you have inspired us to do Liverpool next year.

@sidewaysid Час назад

Top people those Mersey lads, full credit

@TheNarrowboatPirate Час назад

They really are 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@geecee4724 Час назад

Well done The Rum Wench - you ferried across the Mersey👍🏻

@Chadsstickystuffakaglue 2 часа назад

Well done Heidi got a good passage across that wide river ❤❤❤. Be waiting for the next trip.

@EdSmith-wb6lx Час назад

Well done Heidi and the crew that is an epic crossing and the Rum Wench took it in stride and carried you all safely across the highlight of the week for me and many more viewers, Ed 40 S of Vegas

@KarlDubhe Час назад

Lovely to see you crossing the Mersey. 😇🥰

@sproggit47 2 часа назад

Oh wow ! Heidi that was fantastic, I had goose bumps as you left the lock to go across and the music was terrific, your excitement was so tangible and wee Bonny was brill xx

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Aww thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@beckiweaver8383 3 часа назад

Totally love this video. The expanse of the river is powerful. The locks are hugh. So glad you had your pilot Stuart. That looked to be a total adrenaline. 🧜

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

I loved it 🤣🤣

@RobertBerridge-l3m 2 часа назад

Bloody hell H you were brave to do that. Well done girl.😳😆👍.

@tinytynee 2 часа назад

What great video, Heidi. Seeing the mighty " Rum Wench " take on the river Mersey was exciting to see, well done to you and the old Gal.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Час назад

Thanks so much!

@pilpelet100 55 минут назад

Yay! You did it! I'm so happy for you. But what weather you had! Anyway, you had a great time and that's what matters. Keep safe.

@TiniBarg 2 часа назад

🥰 WOW, you are so brave. I’m glad you and your crew are safe. Thank you! 🤗

@TheNarrowboatPirate Час назад

Thank you!

@margaretpijnaker9922 Час назад

Well 👍✅ done heidi .

@tteric67 Час назад

This was an epic vlog, Heidi! I had to pauze it a few times as it was too exciting, lol. Had to calm meself down. But your pilot Stuart sure was an asset for this trip, so good you had your crew and people to share the experience with in real time. I loved watching the whole trip so we can understand the logistics, what a day. Plus a lot of effort goes into making these vlogs, so very much appreciated! And congrats again on that massive adventure!❤🎉🥃⚓️🐕‍🦺👌😘

@TheNarrowboatPirate 47 минут назад

Thank you, I loved it 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@tteric67 13 минут назад

@@TheNarrowboatPirate you’re the best!🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

@Andrea-q5d 2 часа назад

What a fabulous experience Heidi, great to watch you and all the crew 😊 have a wonderful week ❤ xx

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Thank you! You too!

@lorrainerichardson3280 2 часа назад

What can I say, the photography, some patreons helping from the shore? The people, your absolute excitement, I don't know how you had time to think of camera angles as you were cutting through the waves. What a trip, phew. And Oliver must had thought all his dreams had come true. Absolutely loved this trip, thanks and more thanks. Time to relax over Winter and plan ..... what next. Take care as always. =-)

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Aww thanks Lorraine 😃❤️🏴‍☠️

@riawallace7560 Час назад

WOW! An absolutely fabulous watch…was quite "moved" especially the great camera angles, the music and the super info along the way. Thank you for sharing…you made my night Heidi ❤

@JennyGunston-uh5og 2 часа назад

What an adventure!

@bettyt3471 17 минут назад

All I can say is "WOW" - glad you have someone with you! Exciting!

@lesleyhutchason6277 Час назад

Wow, Heidi. You're amazing.!! Up for a good challenge. Well done.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Час назад

Thank you so much!

@annjarvis9300 2 часа назад

What an exciting journey and lovely Stuart to make sure all was ok you are very brave tc now the oldies 🤗👍🤗👍

@hurricanebee1140 3 часа назад

I love the song Ferry cross the Mersey, now it’s Heidi cross the Mersey. I’m with you so don’t worry about nowt

@paulreynolds5114 2 часа назад

Just amazing, infact I cryed a bit... well done Deborah nb Lady in red ❤

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Awww thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@lynncarmody1110 Час назад

Bravo! Oscar worthy!

@johnoleary169 49 минут назад

Well done Heidi great video really enjoyed it John

@johnbell2722 49 минут назад

Amazing ❤

@StephenPowell-s7t 2 часа назад

You're braver than me, I wouldn't fancy that trip on such a small boat. Great video, thanks for sharing 😊x.

@queenie7434 2 часа назад

We watched Heidi cross the Mersey on the Rum wench with captain birdeye Ruff waters with grey sky's, were so grateful everyone survived xx....Love your vlog s Stewart was very informative as was you as always best vlogs going.xx

@christ3415 2 часа назад

Hi Heidi, great trip. Thanks from Chris, Sydney. Australia 🇦🇺

@TheNarrowboatPirate Час назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@janettetaylor8760 2 часа назад

Whoooooooooo well done going across the Mersey...

@Spikestrip55 3 часа назад

The Rum Wench survived the River Mersey (and the ship did well too!)! How does Stuart get back home if you're the last ship?!? Another great video Heidi, wonderful music score as well!

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

His car was in Ellesmere Port as he got a train to Liverpool, which is a good job as less than 5 canal boats do this crossing each year 🤣🤣

@Spikestrip55 2 часа назад

@@TheNarrowboatPirate That's why he seems so happy! What a job - meeting nice people, not having to worry about boat maintenance, enjoying life!!!

@karenjaques3937 2 часа назад

Awesome! 😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😅

@kath804 37 минут назад

Amazing vlog Heidi and what lovely people you had around you including lovely patreons seeing you off. Brilliant music to set the mood and atmosphere wonderfully, the music made me cry 😍 You’re the best you really are 😘

@AN-OUTDOORS 2 часа назад

Hi Heidi I think this is my 1st comment even though I've followed your adventures some time but I had to comment so proud of you and the rum bench I felt all the emotions on that crossing I was so tense when those gates opened but all I kept thinking was so on girl ... she's an incredible boat and I'm so happy you did it you sure deserved that rum. And what an amazing crew you had . Well done Heidi xxxxx

@AN-OUTDOORS 2 часа назад

Sorry typo I meant rum wench 😂

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Aww thanks so much 😃🏴‍☠️❤️

@FlashGormless Час назад

Thankyou Stewart for keeping Heidi and the rum Wench safe across the Mersey! Cracking vlog :)

@veritystokes2795 Час назад

How Brave Are You ❤️ Well Done to your Captain Stewart for the day too Wet n Wild 👍xx

@TheNarrowboatPirate Час назад

Yes it was! 😂

@brassneckweddoes 3 часа назад

Congratulations on making it over smoothly x

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Thank you! 😊

@karenwilkinson5622 Час назад

Bloody hell lass … I got all emotional .. Amazing … X

@TheNarrowboatPirate Час назад

Thank you 🏴‍☠️

@ianhorton2943 32 минуты назад

Cracking video this week Heidi very enjoyable just like the rest you produce. Thanks a lot . Love Ian & Sally xx

@tomwhelan9872 39 минут назад

What a great adventure. And to such a nice bunch of people along makes it even better .Great vid.

@PhilLewis-xg7iv 39 минут назад

wow that was exciting. really really enjoyed that, thank you.

@katies9694 2 часа назад

Fantastic video Heidi! Love that you got to enjoy the rum wrench from the bow!

@lyndamiller2623 3 часа назад

Cracking video Heidi, got goosebumps as you went out of the lock onto the Mersey, which is a massive River!…Cheers for the mention at the end ❤️🐾👍

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Thanks for coming to see me off xxx

@lyndamiller2623 2 часа назад

@@TheNarrowboatPirate wouldn’t have missed it for the world x

@JM-2574 40 минут назад

Blimey what a fab video ! (As are all of them). I switched off my living room light and felt as though I was on the boat ! Loved the suspenseful music. I'll be watching it again when I trot off to bed !!

@williamlanark3038 20 минут назад

That was a wonderful episode Heidi! Really enjoyed the River Mersey crossing adventure. Take care.

@debhanrahan7443 2 часа назад

Wow, that was an exciting, if not nervous watch. Way to go Heidi and Bon Bons👌 Loved the flask🤣xx

@TheNarrowboatPirate 2 часа назад

Haha that flask is brilliant 🤣🤣

@kuukeli 56 минут назад

great one

@MelG-ut3hs 2 часа назад

That was an epic venture Heidi a wonderful experience for you and never to be forgotten.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Час назад

Yes it was! 😃🏴‍☠️

@heidimacarthur7205 Час назад

Way to go Heidi. It looked a little rough for a while and, of course, it had to rain. Glad the second half was calmer. That was one big flask. I looked up the Manchester Ship canal to figure out where you are going. I see now. Didn’t spot it at first. That was an amazing cruise today. I could feel the excitement in the air. You should be proud of yourself.

@TheNarrowboatPirate Час назад

Thank you 😃🏴‍☠️❤️