348. You don't have to spend loads to enjoy canal boating.

Although traditional steel narrowboats cost many thousands of pounds, even second-hand, there is a cheaper and easier way to get a foot on the water and that's with a fibreglass cabin cruiser. In this video, I visit a woman who's chosen exactly that as her first boat.

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[lancecluster]

Must be nice to have people mention that one of your videos inspired them to purchase a boat. You do a wonderful job promoting the canals.

[lambd]

What a lovely girl. Her enthusiasm is pretty infectious. One thing that she said hit a note for me. She mentioned just being on her boat in the rain. Nothing better than hearing the rain outside when you’re cosy with a coffee and a book.
Good luck with your boating Jade.

[thetessellater]

What a lovely woman, great attitude and exuding happiness.

[MrCElk]

The positivity that folks like Jade and your good self bring go a long way towards offsetting the pit of misery that is social media. Long may it continue.

[MrsMoe]

As someone who relies on closed captions, I love the little flair you’ve been adding. “Deathly silent glare from heron” made my day. 😂

[joealtmaier]

One scene said it all - the image of her face as she cruised the canal, pure serenity, right where she needs to be. Centered.

[kevinbushey]

I really like your videos you’re always polite and it refreshing to see a video of real people doing nice things.

[psychologyscene]

I think that David Johns and CtC has helped to inject millions of pounds into the UK canal network and boating industry. He's one of my heroes. :)

[margaretknight]

What a lovely lady - I feel inspired by her ‘go for it’ philosophy!

[rosssharp]

'All aboard the Skylark!' What a lovely little cruiser - and a delightful lady. Peak Forest Canal - now you're talking about my part of the world. So glad that Marple Junction was restored to the network. Thanks to Jade, and yourself, for 'A Grand Day Out'.

[Fr]

Jane is a blast! God bless her, she radiates happyness and her joy is contagious. And indeed, we the people on boats are a nice bunch, glad she joined the comunity.

Cudos to the previous owner who helps her along on her learning curve.

Hope you guys stay in touch and you include her again on your channel.

Cheers

[ezedjay]

Wow. What a lovely lady. Nothing but good vibes.

[rogermac]

Old style Cruising the Cut... David, you are and always will be, the very best at capturing the beauty of the canals! 👍

Let me treat you to a cheese sandwich and a cup of tea! 🤓

[sianwarwick]

Sounds like an ideal handover between the previous owner and Jade - the current owner. So pleased to hear she's asking the questions and enjoying learning how to cruise this neat boat 🚢😀

[malcolmrichardson]

"Live the dream, if you can!" Thank you & Jade for an inspiring video.

[josephneuner]

I love to see an adventurous lady who is not afraid to take a chance and try something new. You did a beautiful job decorating the boat and making it your own. Now travel and see the countryside if you are able. Good luck in the future.

[brianrydzeski]

Thank you David and Jade and Skylark. "Just Live The Dream."

[quarlow]

"You don't know till you know". Words to live by.

[VFRSTREETFIGHTER]

What a lovely young woman and what a great perspective for a video. Great work as always, thanks for making it.

[gary]

Always a new little experience of life on the canals, David--you never disappoint! Thanks for this.