DAILY LIFE ABOARD A CANAL BOAT (cruising Great Britain)

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WE’RE JASON AND NIKKI WYNN. A couple of modern-day documentarians, perpetual travelers, and seekers of tall tales.

We’ve been chasing our curiosity around the world on wheels and keels since 2011. Why? Because curiosity is the key to unlocking life. It pushes us outside our comfort zone, softens our assumptions, and helps us embrace the great unknown. The more we let our curiosity lead the way, the more we discover about ourselves and the world around us.

Our home is also our transportation and we spend weeks away from civilization and sometimes land. Self-reliance and living a sustainable lifestyle are a must. It's all about managing our resources and we’re always looking for new and better ways to do so.

We've lived off the grid for over 10 years now in everything from a Van to RV to a Sailboat. And over time we have learned a lot about renewable energy, creating safe drinking water, and managing our waste.

Our journey is ever-evolving but the mission remains the same: #CultivateCuriosity

Timestamps if you like to Jump Around:

00:00 Canal Boating in the UK
02:09 Narrow Boat & Narrow Bridges
04:49 Emo Cows
05:58 How to Navigate the Canals
08:49 Traveling is Hard on the Body - AG1
10:39 Best Time to Hire a Narrow Boat?
12:56 DRAMA on the Blind Curve
15:19 Castle & Lunch - Chirk Failures
17:11 British Biscuits & Baby Lambs
18:51 We Control the Locks in the UK
24:29 SURPRISE! Another Lock
25:55 Free Drinking Water on the Canals
26:51 The Most Beautiful Cruise on the Canal

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[AverytheCubanAmerican]

Yup, those are indeed Highland cattle! The thick fringe of hair that covers their eyes protect them from stinging hail, lashing rain, insects, and biting winds. So it helps them survive the Scottish winter! They use their big horns to rake away snow in order to get to food...as well as for a good scratch as shown here! They were important to the Scottish economy in the eighteenth century as thirty thousand of them by the 1720s were sold to the English. In 1954, the late Elizabeth II ordered Highland cattle to be kept at Balmoral where they are still kept today! Though the breed is actually considered endangered in the UK as there are around 3, 000 left in the country. Worldwide, there are 40, 000 of them with most being in either France or Finland.

Those houses by the locks are old Lockeeper's cottages. Men used to be employed to operate the locks when it was only used by commercial boats. The beauty of the British canals is you can just park and hop of to explore peaceful nature, quaint towns, and more. It's just so cool to drive the boat in cities like Manchester and London and then be in scenic nature the next. Truly a wonderful part of British history.

[MrDonJBerg]

While I enjoy your ocean sailing, I can't tell you how much I REALLLLYYYY enjoy your England Narrow boating. Have been to England many times, and just love the shear beauty and how green it is. (YES it rains A LOT) plus your photography of the animals, flowers and quaint homes...Well done to you both

[boatman]

Those little quaint cottages by each lock were houses for the lock keepers who used to take care of each lock when the canals were primarily for commerce. Some were still occupied by lock keepers in the ‘60s.

[DaveBrandt]

My wife and I, both American, me in the Air Force, and she the daughter of an AF Officer, met and were married in England on Aug. 2nd, 1960. Since then, we have returned for one-month visits several times, and now that we are old enough that we can no longer travel, you have been kind enough to show us why we love England, Scotland, and Wales so much. I must say, kids, that I am insanely jealous because we have never tried the long boats, and now we see what a fantastic experience we have missed. By the way, in my two years of living there in the Midlands and East Anglia and our many visits, we pretty much looked forward to summer being around the third Thursday of August.

[marshmellow]

That was absolutely heavenly. The transfer of your knowledge to use on the canal boat looks seamless with just enough excitement to keep you grinning and on your toes. Gorgeous country, weather and sweet companions along the way. The slower pace is something I think we could all use from time to time. Made so enjoyable because we love you two.

[rldukes]

If you happen across HOLLY THE CAFE BOAT just ask for a coffee and slice of Lemon Drizzle - Jo and Vic. Resetting the locks for the next boat is the most social aspect outside of the pubs. Narrowboating is amazing and the canals are wonderfully relaxing and historic!

[morgidvmwmdv]

I realy enjoyed your vlog, it brought back some lovely memories. My wife, my cousen and her husband and myself did the Llangollen from Trevor to Grindley Brook and back a year ago last September. What a wonderful week that was.

[Stuart.Mckenzie]

You’re channel continues to pull at my heartstrings and mess with my mind. Many years ago as a young boy from Wales I was taken on a canal trip and since then had a desire to travel on or even liveaboard a narrow boat. My lifeline didn’t take me on that journey other than a short trip on the Avon river system near Bath in Somerset, England in my 20’s.
Fast forward to today and we’re sitting on my recently purchased 48 foot sailing yacht in Yacht Haven Phuket Thailand watching you guys living that dream of cruising the Welsh canals.
BTW we’re having terrible thunderstorms and heavy rain as the start on the rainy season here, looks like your weather is a little better. Cheers Mac and Moon.

[paulbuttner]

Relaxing and gentle cruising on very narrow canal. Filled with locks and tunnels, your showing your boating experience navigating skills. Thank you both for taking us along this interesting adventure.

[darlenarusso]

What a fantastic trip!! Countryside is so beautiful with the animals, green grass and flowers. Thank you so much for this gorgeous outing.

[tomwitman]

I love your narrowboating videos because a few years ago, my wife and I took a trip with two of my sons. We rented a 60 foot canalboat and loved every slow, soothing minute of the journey down the Trent and Mersey out of Nottingham. We did about 35 locks and half that number of pubs!!! :) Thanks for the memories!!!

[clvskl]

Well after watching you both enjoy our English waterways i feel so humbled to know you are having so much of a good time here visiting our country .

[melissareid]

I am always happy to see what adventures you have in store for us!

[SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

I've seen a Canadian YouTuber called DownieLIVE (who does videos usually focusing on trains) do this adventure months ago, and I'm glad you got around to doing it too since it's definitely your style! You're probably shocked to see Mallards in the UK too but they are quite everywhere! Their native range is from Alaska to Japan, and were introduced to Australia and New Zealand. Love how you have to do the locks yourself. So not only do you get to enjoy the scenery, but also get to exercise and work your muscles whenever there's a lock.

Fun fact about Highland cattle: They originated in the Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland as early as the 6th century. These days they can also be found across the south of Scotland, in other parts of Europe, as well as in Australia and North and South America too. Highland Cattle can even be found foraging 10, 000 feet up in the Andes!

[bonetiredtoo]

This was my home for 25 years. One of the loveliest and unspoilt parts of the UK - where Wales and England merge...

The junction is with the Montgomery Canal which is being restored from Frankton Locks through Llanymynech (half in England, half in Wales) and onto Newtown in Wales.

[jelenekane]

Nikki, you said Llangollen so well, is there ANYTHING you can't do? Most of the Welsh can't speak Welsh! You and Jason are doing such a magnificent job in capturing the beauty around each turn on the canal, it's total eye-candy over there...everywhere you look! Springtime in England and Wales is so beautiful, an ongoing burst of color! You picked the perfect time to cruise the canals! I can't wait to see if you did end-up going to Chirk Castle, it's such a gem to visit. ( the walk getting there is a workout!!!) Also really looking forward to you two going through the "narrows!" Fun times for sure!

[shallimolinda]

Thank you kindly for adding such peace, joy, and tranquility to a long weekend of decluttering and letting go of old memories in our garage (and keeping only the most precious ones that can actually fit on a shelf). I've played both longboat videos on repeat 😊

[Spacebug]

I love your enthusiasm for this! Your first time on a canal boat/narrowboat is a once in a life time experience. You meet tons of new people, everyone's really kind & tries to help you when they can

[johnrogers]

Thanks for the great perspective of canal boating. It's the perfect introduction to it. Also, great photography!

[trudymccann]

I watched them both this one and the Panama Crossing. You were so much younger, inexperienced, cute and determined! Good job on all, this sweet Canal in England is a Charmer. But the Panama crossing brought back so many memories for me, again. I was in Mia Flores on a Sunday, in Panama 2008. Nice to see the tower, layers, and remember my view from the Museum floors of the Lock. Always a joy to see what you guys are up to next! Thank you for the Tour, the Education, and the delight of the Daffodils. Love them, it is always Spring when I see them. Brings back so many memories for me personally. Miss your kitties.
God Bless, Happy Memorial Weekend, and Press On! I look forward to your June, 2023 Edition! Thank you for your superb Story telling, Photography, and cohesive chat, music, etal!