The Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter!

This month, an update on the boats stranded by the Llangollen canal breach at Whitchurch; ponderings on boating during winter; and an invitation to Bruges.

Links

Canal breach https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje1zpppwjgo

Canal volunteering https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/volunteer-by-water

River Clyde fees https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/fees-on-river-clyde-abandoned

Richard Parry https://www.crucialpr.co.uk/crucial-archive/8-releases

Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter January 2026

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, grim news from the Llangollen canal where a major breach has opened a giant hole in the canal and stranded two boats, with several others also affected just before Christmas.

Links

Narrowboat Life Unlocked https://www.youtube.com/@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked

Locking Through Life https://www.youtube.com/@lockingthroughlife2587

CRT's breach page https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/llangollen-canal-breach

GoFundMe for stranded boaters https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-boaters

My latest videos https://www.youtube.com/@CruisingTheCut/videos

Tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/

Book a narrowboat holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut

Chocolate Mousse at Christmas https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/12/31/merry-christmas-and-chocolate-mousse/

YouTube pick of the month https://www.youtube.com/@microfournerds

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter December 2025

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In this edition, huge news about the future of licensing for canal boats, especially relevant to those who cruise continuously without a home mooring. Plus, where in the world are you listening.. can you beat an Australia's desert?

Links

CRT Commission report https://tinyurl.com/crt-commission-report

CRT response https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/endorsing-the-boat-licence-commissions-report

Licence prices https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/LicencePrices

Narrowboat Pirate https://www.youtube.com/@TheNarrowboatPirate

Anderton Boat Lift repairs https://tinyurl.com/crt-andertonboatlift2027

Electrika show https://electrika.uk/

British Marine Awards https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/news/2025/november/british-marine-announces-first-winners-all-new-british-marine-sector-association-awards-programme

Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter November 2025

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode: sad news about a canal legend plus updates on the current state of the water shortages across the canal network.

Links

Prunella Scales https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/28/fawlty-towers-actor-prunella-scales-dies-at-the-age-of-93 

CRT stoppages https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

CRT Water FAQ https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/managing-our-water/drought/water-management-faqs

Licensing commission https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/commission-to-review-future-framework-for-boat-licensing

Facilities changes https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-9-oct-2025#customer-service-facilities-what-you-need-to-know

CRT Annual Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/annual-report-and-accounts

Canal crocodile https://news.sky.com/story/police-in-derbyshire-solve-mystery-of-crocodile-found-in-canal-13452117

Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter October 2025

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT

In this episode, the continuing drought conditions (despite some rain) are causing potential havoc for many boaters, made worse by the impending winter closures for regular maintenance. Plus the usual update on what's going on on my YouTube channel.

Links

CRT drought poll https://tinyurl.com/crtdrought

CRT winter closures https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

Vlog 379A (Gentian) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/09/20/vlog-379a-and-mondays/

Vlog 378 (Twiggy) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/09/09/vlog-378-wood-it-fit/

Vlog 377 (Twiggy) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/08/30/vlog-377-mind-the-gap/

Tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/

Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut

Wreyland's failed BSS https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/11/18/vlog-252-reg-prescott/

BoatBusters on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@boatbusters

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter September 2025

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT

In this edition, it's crisis time on the canals as what may be the warmest summer on record leaves water levels extremely low, with boaters and businesses frustrated.

Links

CRT Drought update https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/drought-conditions-navigation-update

Tardebigge reopening https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c620926y4lro

Aquavista https://www.aquavista.com/

CRT boat count https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/national-boat-count-2025

Twiggy DIY

Vlog 376B https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/08/20/vlog-376b-mercia-me/

Vlog 376A https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/08/10/vlog-376a-the-endless-river/

Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/

Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut

Black Country Boating Festival https://bcbf.com/

Huddlesford Heritage Gathering https://heritagegathering.uk/

Archive vlog The L'Eaudown https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/09/01/vlog-247-the-leaudown/

YouTube Pick https://www.youtube.com/@BrightSunTravels

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter August 2025

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT

This month: there's not a lot of water around, with drought conditions severely affecting the network.

Links

CRT Notices https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

Feed Ducks https://www.feedducks.com/

10 Years on YouTube https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/07/25/10-years-on-youtube/

Vlog 375B https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/07/24/vlog-375b-nottingham-forests/

Vlog 375A https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/07/20/vlog-375-rush-hour/

Fenny Stratford festival https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/fenny-stratford-canal-festival-2023

Nantwich Floating Market https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event/2025/8/2/rcta-nantwich-floating-market-tbc

Linlithgow Fun Day https://www.lucs.org.uk/linlithgow-canal-centre/funday19/

Wednesfield Canal Festival https://wednesfieldcanalfestival.co.uk/

Brownhills Canal Festival https://lhcrt.org.uk/event/brownhills-canal-festival-2025/

Frontcysyllte Floating Market https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event/2025/8/16/rcta-grindley-brook-floating-market

Milton Keynes Floating Market https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event/2025/8/23/rcta-milton-keynes-august-bh-floating-market

Ellesmere Arm Floating Market https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event/2025/8/23/rcta-ellesmere-floating-market

Bratch Boat Rally https://swcanalsociety.co.uk/

Vlog 1 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2015/07/23/episode-1-how-i-came-to-be-buying-a-narrowboat/

MV NorthStar https://www.youtube.com/@MVNorthStar

Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1269863691589823

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter July 2025

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT

In this episode: a crisis on the River Cam, a bit of "ohh la la!" on YouTube, plus "the next Tom Scott"...

Links

Cam Conservancy https://www.camconservancy.org/public-announcement

CRT crowdfunder https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/lock

Safety courses https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/training/our-courses/inland-water-safety-management-course

New on the Dock (My recent videos)

Bon Voyage (France 3) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/27/vlog-373-bon-voyage/

L'Eau Rider (France 2) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/20/vlog-372-leau-rider/

Cruising Le Cut (France 1) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/10/vlog-371-cruising-le-cut/

Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/

Captain's Log (Diary dates)

Electrika https://electrika.uk/

Gnosall Festival http://www.gnosallcanalfestival.co.uk/

Linslade Festival https://www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/council_events/linslade-canal-festival/

The Murky Depths (Archive Video)

Slow TV on the Macc https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2020/01/23/vlog-207-slow-tv-on-the-macc/

BFI listing https://collections-search.bfi.org.uk/web/Details/ChoiceFilmWorks/158847294

Crow's Nest (YouTube pick of the month)

Chris Spargo https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisSpargo

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter June 2025

Sat, 31 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT

This month, I reveal who's to be the new boss of the Canal & River Trust, talk about canal boating in France and recommend a YouTube channel for anyone into camping and outdoor activities.

Links

CRT new boss https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/newscrtchiefexec/

Lockies' strike https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/river-thames-weir-and-lockkeepers-in-strike-vote

So'ton Boat Show https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/

Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter May 2025

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT

On this month's edition: news of better facilities for boaters; a trip to France is in the offing; and the return of the monthly events listing aka Captain's Log.

Links

Boost for boater facilities https://tinyurl.com/CRTFacilitiesInvestment

Recent videos:

Torksey cruise https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/04/20/vlog-366-tork-steer/

Twiggy's batteries https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/04/10/vlog-365-wireloose-technology/

My tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/

Book a canal holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut

Canal events diary

IWA Cavalcade https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/iwa-canalway-cavalcade-2025

Norbury Festival https://www.facebook.com/norburyfestival/

Moira Festival https://www.moiracanalfestival.com/

Crick Show https://www.crickboatshow.com/

Archive video (Trailboat Festival) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/29/vlog-334-happy-trails/

Jade Murphy on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MyBoatSkylark

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter April 2025

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:00:00 GMT

In this episode: a major closure on one of the best-known sections of the canal network; water shortages mean a canal in south Wales could run dry; and good news for a historic boat restoration.

LINKS

Tardebigge closure https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/emergency-repairs-for-our-longest-canal-lock-flight

Mon & Brec petition https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246570

Mon & Bec running dry https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx208nj454ro

Boaters' survey https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/commission-to-review-future-framework-for-boat-licensing

Puffer restoration https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/national-heritage-memorial-fund-grant-to-save-waterways-museums-rare-steamboat

Vlog 363 First cruise on Gentian https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/03/22/vlog-363-the-lincs-effect/

Vlog 362 Throttle fix https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/03/19/vlog-362a-full-throttle/

Tip-jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/

Book a narrowboat holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut

Archive vlog (River Trent) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2020/10/12/vlog-230-little-ships/

"Not Economically Viable" on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@noteconomicallyviable

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter March 2025

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:00:00 GMT

In this episode, news of a terrible narrowboat sinking, updates about what's coming up on my YouTube channel in the next month, and your chance to canoe through a frankly terrifying tunnel!

Links

Sunk narrowboat https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2g5e95r74o

Restoration project https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/weve-launched-a-project-to-preserve-stories-of-canal-restoration

Tunnel canoeing https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/museums-and-attractions/standedge-tunnel/paddle-sports-at-standedge

Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter February 2025

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:47:27 GMT

This month, there are changes afoot for the Canal & River Trust, electric boating gets a boost, and narrowboating goes to the Oscars!

Links

Richard Parry steps down https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/our-chief-executive-richard-parry-to-stand-down-this-summer

Peel Ports and the Clyde https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/river-clyde-annual-fee-threat-to-boaters

Electrika 2025 https://electrika.uk/

Wallace & Gromit Award https://www.aardman.com/latest-news/2025/january/major-awards-nominations-for-wallace-gromit-vengeance-most-fowl/

Tour of my boat https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/01/30/vlog-358-dimensionally-transcendental/

Survey of my boat https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/01/20/vlog-357-otter-surprise/

Boating costs https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/01/12/vlog-356-fee-range/

My tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/

Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut

Archive episode https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2015/08/02/vlog-2-the-day-that-the-crane-came-down/

Pontcysyllte animation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqeCu6jd9W0

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter January 2025

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:00:36 GMT

Welcome to another year of the audio newsletter podcast. Just a quickie this time around, with it being New Year but there's some quite important news from the Canal & River Trust plus a little teaser from me of things to (maybe) come!

Show links

CRT licensing review https://tinyurl.com/CRT-licensing-review

CRT licence fees https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/LicencePrices

CRT Boaters' Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/boater-report-2024

Cruising The Cut Audio Newsletter December 2024

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:42:11 GMT

In this edition: canal news including a renewed focus on boaters by the CRT; notes about my upcoming videos including a Christmas special; and good news from TikTok!

Links

CRT Boating Pledge https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/better-boating

BoatLife 2024 video https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/02/25/vlog-324-dreamboats/

Lynch Motors https://www.lynchmotors.co.uk/news/introducing-first-electric-hybrid-drop-solution-red-snapper

Timothy West BBC Obit https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy9vw893xvo

Vlog 352

Vlog 351 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/11/20/vlog-351-resins-to-be-cheerful/

Vlog 350 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/11/10/vlog-350-glue-monday/

"Snowy Scenes" 2021 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/01/24/snowy-scenes/

The Tim Traveller https://www.youtube.com/@TheTimTraveller

Podcast thumbnail image background from Bonnie Moreland on Flickr (public domain) https://www.flickr.com/photos/icetsarina/

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter November 2024

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:28:34 GMT

In this edition, news including why a hireboat firm is cancelling holidays because the of the state of the canals; a recall notice for some Honda outboards; and something to enjoy at Christmas!

Links

Honda recall https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/news/2024/October/product-recall-honda-marine-outboard-engine

Holiday cancellations https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8rlx6y2dzgo

Winter moorings https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/moorings/winter-moorings

Wallace & Gromit https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/articles/2024/wallace-and-gromit-vengeance-most-fowl

Vlog 349: Twiggy's transom https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/10/30/vlog-349-a-soggy-bottom/

Vlog 348: Skylark https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/10/20/vlog-348-all-aboard-the-skylark/

Vlog 347: Fjords cruise https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/10/10/vlog-347-fjord-fiesta/

Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/

Vlog 170: Pontcysyllte trip https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2019/04/21/vlog-170-vertigo/

Vlog 114: Edstone https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2017/10/31/vlog-114-size-matters/

Vlog 327: Pontcysyllte empty https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/24/vlog-327-the-stream-in-the-sky/

Proper DIY https://www.youtube.com/@properdiy

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter September 2024

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:06:32 GMT

In this edition, news of the Canal & River Trust's just-released Annual Report, details of my upcoming YouTube videos, and a note about why I'm going to be re-numbering these podcasts from next time.

Links

CRT Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/annual-report-and-accounts

Fund Britain's Waterways https://waterways.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Media-Release-Representation-to-Autumn-2024-Budget.pdf

Pub closure news https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/09/50-pubs-closed-each-month-in-the-first-half-of-year/

Barbridge Inn on Rightmove https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/149503505#/

Barbridge Inn on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theoldebarbridgeinn

Ellesmere Lottery boost https://tinyurl.com/CRTEllesmereFunds

Vlog 345 (Gabs) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/09/22/vlog-345-gifts-of-the-gabs/

Vlog 344 (aluminium boats) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/09/10/vlog-344-otterly-delightful/

Vlog 343 (Stafford Riverway Link) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/30/vlog-343-the-missing-link/

Book a narrowboat holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut

Vlog 311 (Southampton Boat Show) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2023/09/20/vlog-311-the-show-must-go-on/

Casual Navigation https://www.youtube.com/@CasualNavigation

Andrew Clayton on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/notejuste/flat-bottomed-hulls-16-09-2024-1028

My YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@CruisingTheCut

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter August 2024

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 17:35:32 GMT

On this edition, news of a major chemical spill into the canal, social dates for your September diary, and a fluffy recommendation for what to watch on YouTube.

Show links:

Chemical leak FAQ https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/toxic-chemical-spill-walsall-faqs

CRT stoppages https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

Shardlow Festival https://www.facebook.com/groups/144705997759926/

Black Country Boating Festival https://bcnsociety.com/event/black-country-boating-festival-13-15-september-2024/

Oxford Canal Festival https://www.oxfordcanalfestival.com/

Tipton Canal Festival https://www.facebook.com/groups/841132494128713/

Vlog 343 The Missing Link

Vlog 342 Transom Devil https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/20/vlog-342-transom-devil/

Vlog 341 You can't Hurry Glove https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/10/vlog-341-you-cant-hurry-glove/

Ko-fi.com https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohns

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut

Book a canal holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut

Lock gate installation https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/06/15/vlog-268-gate-expectations/

Lock gate manufacture https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2018/04/22/vlog-131-star-gate/

Girl with the Dogs https://www.youtube.com/@girlwiththedogs

Girl with the Dogs 2 https://www.youtube.com/@girlwiththedogs212

Sailing Aventura https://www.instagram.com/sailing.aventura

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter July 2024

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:25:46 GMT

Welcome to the audio edition of the 'Cruising the Cut' monthly newsletter. In this episode, news of a catastrophe for the canals in Lancashire, dates for your diary throughout August, and a suggestion of an utterly splendid YouTube channel to watch that's got nothing to do with boats. At least, not yet.

Links

Colin Wareing's breach picture https://x.com/colinwareing1/status/1815994072022102189

CRT breach notice https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices/28964-lancaster-canal-hollowforth-aqueduct

Robert Parton announcement https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/news/british-marine-welcomes-robert-parton-new-president

Green Flag awards https://tinyurl.com/canalsgreenflag

Burnley Canal Festival https://superslowway.org.uk/events/burnley-canal-festival-2024/

My recent videos https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/category/video/

My Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohns

My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut

Lorna Jane Adventures https://www.youtube.com/@LornaJaneAdventures

Gabs' boat re-fit https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/30/vlog-331-hulls-angel/

Prior moorings video https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2023/11/12/vlog-316-island-in-the-streams/

Archive suggestion https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/10/03/vlog-279-honey-i-shrunk-the-narrowboat/

Crow's Nest channel suggestion https://www.youtube.com/@agingwheels

Clubhouse chatter channel suggestion https://www.instagram.com/moonbeancoffeeboat

My ebook https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/ebook/

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter June 2024

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 21:43:38 GMT

In this episode: bad news for the CRT from the boaters; a new diary of boating events for the summer; and hear how an American went in search of the waterways.

Show Links

CRT election statement https://theriverstrust.org/about-us/news/vote-for-rivers-general-election

Rivers Trust election statement https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/keep-canals-alive/keep-canals-alive-campaign-update-four

CRT Boaters' Survey https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/annual-boaters-survey-2024

Braunston bridge repair https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/local-legacy-allows-canal-charity-to-bridge-the-gap-in-braunston

IWA River Trent moorings https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/stoke-bardolph-moorings

Standedge Tunnel canoeing https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/museums-and-attractions/standedge-tunnel/paddle-sports-at-standedge

Grantham Canal Restoration https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/06/20/vlog-336-if-you-build-it/

My boat taken out of water https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/06/10/vlog-335-nimble-boating/

Trailboat festival https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/29/vlog-334-happy-trails/

Standedge Tunnel trip https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/07/17/vlog-272-going-underground/

"A Fortnight is Two Weeks" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=end-RAGD3-o

Quirky Rides https://www.twitter.com/QuirkyRides

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter May 2024

Thu, 30 May 2024 14:45:34 GMT

In this episode, news about changes to canal facilities provided by the CRT; discussion of canals on TV; and an exciting announcement about my long-awaited book!

Links

My ebook: https://www.cruisingthecut.co.uk/ebook

Vlog 334 Happy Trails https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/29/vlog-334-happy-trails/

Vlog 333 The Write Stuff https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/20/vlog-333-the-write-stuff/

Vlog 332 Charging Ahead https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/05/10/vlog-332-charging-ahead/

My tip jar https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohns

My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut

Vlog 235 (Archive video) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2020/11/24/vlog-235-the-chair-with-the-panda-on-it/

The Brinklow Stool! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDQ0IjuEqRk

Introvert Problems https://www.twitter.com/IntrovertProbss

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter April 2024

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:20:16 GMT

In this edition, details of loads of boating events going on throughout May, the latest canal news, plus a wonderful video recommendation filmed 50 years ago - and a plug for my new eBook!

LINKS

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cruising-the-cut-audio-newsletter/id1738833823

Spotify Podcasts

https://open.spotify.com/show/79o0z5lQEp8ffJPPGMWX7Q

Fund Britain's Waterways campaign

https://waterways.org.uk/waterways/sites/fund-britains-waterways-overview/fund-britains-waterways-future-activities

Montgomery Canal restoration

https://themontgomerycanal.org.uk/friends/

"Float" app

https://www.float-app.com/

Bank holidays explainer

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z48djhv

Electrika 2024

https://electrika.uk/

IWA Cavalcade

https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/iwa-canalway-cavalcade-2024

IWA Trailboat Festival

https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/iwa-announces-2024-trailboat-festival

Crick Boat Show

https://www.crickboatshow.com/

Vlogs

Dutch barge https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/20/vlog-330-going-dutch/

Twiggy carpet https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/10/vlog-329-carpet-diem/

Lock flight https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/04/02/vlog-328-the-steepest-lock-flight/

Ko-fi tip jar

https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohns

Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut

Montgomery Canal Bridge video

https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2023/06/16/vlog-300-the-full-monty/

John Porter's 8mm canal film from 1974

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SNwIRK5ewY

Passport & Pixels

https://www.instagram.com/passportandpixels/

Buy my new eBook!

https://ko-fi.com/s/8eb8683664

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Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter March 2024

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 18:24:08 GMT

In this edition, news about new charges from the Canal & River Trust; details of what boaty stuff I've been up to; my top picks for other folk to watch and tune in to; plus any correspondence.

LINKS

CRT Boaters' Update March 2024 (mooring charges) https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-22-march-2024

CRT Boaters' Update February 2024 (licensing): https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-23-february-2024

Cotswold Canals: https://cotswoldcanals.org/planning-permission-granted-for-missing-mile-of-historic-canal-restoration/

Vlog 327 (Pontcysyllte): https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/24/vlog-327-the-stream-in-the-sky/

Vlog 326 (wiring 2): https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/17/vlog-326-spaghetti-hoops/

Vlog 325 (wiring 1): https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/03/08/vlog-325-wire-in-the-hole/

Ko-Fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/davidjohns

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CruisingTheCut

Vlog 268 Gate Expectations: https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/06/15/vlog-268-gate-expectations/

LastIdiot: https://www.youtube.com/@thelastidiotisnotbornyet

Why I sold my narrowboat: https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/03/18/land-ho-boat-for-sale/

Kate Bailey (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/bailey_883/

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