USA. I am taking a break, not giving up, but I wont be cruising on my own boat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6_nZYR2nK4&list=PLa9px3O5n5hADgtrnNwa5jTzO7uaWC8-e. We have a sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay, in Maryland and plan to be narrowest tourists someday soon. So a huge thanks for your wonderful videos, youve been a link to the canals for us. He is best known for his breakthrough role as Daniel Blake in the 2016 Ken Loach film I, Daniel Blake. Hi Peter. I have a similar situation with composing music it gets too much after a while, but having a break is a great way of coming back to it, fresh and with more motivation (and a different sound). Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Do I regret my decision? I agree entirely: a lonely, odd year it most certainly was. And you do the documentary well. . I (David Johns) quit my job in 2015, sold my house and went to live on a narrowboat. It dawned on me that if you considered selling or auctioning off your iconic celebrity cannalboat along with an autographed DVD package of her amazing heartfelt journeys. Unfortunately, due to a bit of an issue with Amazon (to do with showing the show in the UK), I am unlikely to compile Season Five but new videos will always appear here on this website and on my YouTube channel. Thank you Tracy; I shall post the occasional update until my proper (albeit reduced) schedule returns! Haha thank you and Im glad youre enjoying the shows. Thank you. Best of luck to you regardless of how you spend this coming year. Can you drive a narrowboat in the dark?Technically you can but I dont. I was totally amazed by the funny long boats and would imagine their lives travelling the waterways. Why dont you use a cordless drill to operate the paddle gear?For several reasons. So thank you kindly for that. You take care of yourself, stay safe and stay healthy and enjoy getting away and doing something interesting FOR YOU. John Lennon and first wife Cynthia had a son, Julian, who was born in 1963 and was believed to be the inspiration for three Beatles' songs Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds (1967), Hey Jude (1968 . I suspect you may be referring to the tune on the Prime Video episodes. Why are you driving on the right when you drive cars on the left in the UK?Apparently international maritime convention is for driving on the right. An unheated boat in winter even in Spring or Autumn would be cold but thats precisely why narrowboats have heating installed. It isnt as if you dont have options to rejuvenate that emphatic character and spirit.. So while I shall look forward to seeing you down the road, thank you ever so much for making my life better. Regards from South Africa If we toast a sandwich in the UK, it is then explicitly referred to as a toasted sandwich or toastie. Dont let the past year get you down. Cheers, P.S. Thanks for your videos. Whodathunk a man and his floating flat would become an over night success. Really find them very informative. What happened to Cruising the Cut? Dont give up! Hi David, My wife and I really enjoyed your show on Amazon Prime and hope to see another season. Best wishes on your break. :-) Take care and enjoy your winter. David then decided to sell up his land-based home and a lot of his possessions and live a more nomadic lifestyle cruising the canals of the UK. We have loved following you since we made something of a random discovery on the telly a few months back. Just a matter of personal preference.You can also use apps or online guides such as canalplan.org.uk (ideal for route planning rather than a map) or opencanalmap which has all the CRT facilities marked etc albeit in a rather tiny font that you cant seem to enlarge. Cheers! After about three kilometers I realized I knew every bump and curve on the road to my goal and that the ride had become boring. Love your minidocus! This last year has been a pain for us all and must be even more lonely when youre a single handler. I had to laugh at your comment about being a dab hand at removing a bra one handed when going through Birmingham and getting one stuck in your prop. Kindest regards The simplicity in the way theyre edited and narrated. You can tell they are not expert camera operators. Why dont boaters greet each other when they pass?They DO! There is no need to be cold on a narrowboat. Hi David, and if not somewhat belated i wish for you a very Happy , interesting and evocative new year sir. I believe you truly Shine in your documentary videos, they are of excellent quality, super-interesting, and most informative. A fireside chat where I update you on what my plans are for 2021 which starts with taking a break for a couple of months. Cheers. Hello! Thanks for tuning in and Im so pleased you enjoy it! Fashion designer Victoria , 48, featured on the cover . And indeed, Prime Season Four ended at approximately vlog 201 at the end of 2019 so there is still some cruising from 2020 (when pandemic restrictions were lifted for a while) as well as many other videos since, which I hope you will enjoy either here on this website or on my YouTube channel which is where all new content is posted. Camera wont pick anything up. Boaters do pay an annual fee to the Canal and River Trust which covers provision of waste disposal services etc. I knew what this vlog was going to be about before I watched it; I had the feeling you were feeling a bit dejected. A rather lovely video to end the season sees David firstly having a new stove pipe custom-made to crown the chimney he'd fixed in Episode One and then, on an utterly glorious day in mid-summer, he takes a trip to Welshpool to see, and experience, a horse-drawn narrowboat. I only recently discovered you on Prime and now currently working my way through your YouTube videos. Its only the ads that pay, I get nothing for views of the videos themselves unless youre a member of YouTube Premium. David Beckham gushed over his 'perfect' wife Victoria on Tuesday - shortly after the couple enjoyed a romantic getaway together in the Alps.. Hi The drone is required to be in visual range and control at all times, in the UK regulations.If you stop the boat to operate the drone (which would also necessitate bringing it to the side of the canal so as to be out of the way in case of further boats passing) then by the time youve brought the drone back and landed it and set off again, the situation ahead may have changed anyway.Plus there are so many blind corners and twisty bits on most of the canals, youd never get anywhere for always stopping. In short, not really worth the effort according to most sources Ive read. Would definitely find it so interesting on the restoration of the canals and anything else you wish to get into. Regards, David, Dear David, as much as I dislike the message I do understand! Oh, how galling for you yet of course its entirely appropriate to have to do it. After 13 years of doing this and working in radio, I decided to chuck it all in and buy a narrowboat to cruise around the canals on. Just found your videos on Prime. I wish you every success in 2021 and much good health to be sure. Cheers from the U.S., may all be well with you. David, your VLOGs have been so wonderfully informative and enjoyable that it is no surprise there have been so many positive comments following your video yesterday. I will be back later in the year, all being well. David Johns Director. Daz, A very kind message indeed and much appreciated. Just found cruising The Cut on Amazon this weekend, what a breath of fresh air your commentary is along with the history of the canals. If the boat ever goes up for sale, it will be through a broker and yes, I would announce it on the channel. That said many boaters disagree entirely with these arguents and do paint the baseplate how often is down to their enthusiasm for the task and / or the depth of their wallet. Narrowboat VS Barge: Whats the Difference? I think that you are the very first one that have a balls to say that what you did. I know I have really enjoyed this channel since its creation, offering some of the most informative and well-presented narrowboat based content around! I have to say I loved the Coalfinger vlog and watched it more than once. Thank you Lesley, I appreciate that. Thoroughly enjoyed his narrative and view of the places he cruised by. When mom was alive she would tell me that I had a wanderlust born within me. Thank you again and I hope you will be able to make a few more cruise videos again in time to come. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a466f7fa279cfeb3faa3721fc2cbb4ba" );document.getElementById("ga9fca26c7").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and site URL in my browser for next time I post a comment. To start with due to my advancing years I do not hear as well as I did but I can hear every word you say and you do not drown out your remarks with inappropriate music. The novelty has won off now after 5years maybe. My wife was very glad that I hadnt brought up the topic. I am sure i carry the sentiment of all of your viewers and subscribers when i say i hope to see you again, creating new content after your well deserved break.. You make great stuff. How very splendid! I spent happy hours walking the Oxford canal (gongoozeler) and its rich wildlife. Hi David, I shall miss your humour and lovely take on the world of cruising, but, take the time you need to fall back in love with it. My goodness, what a tonic. Do continue to enjoy your boat. Why do you steer from the back, not the front?Because with 40, 50 (indeed up to 72) feet of solid steel boat, you really need to stand at the back to see what its doing when you manoeuvre it; bear in mind they pivot in the middle so when you turn left, the back goes right and vice versa) not seeing what the back is doing could end up with you bashing a lot of moored boats on these narrow canals. Which guide books do you use?I use Nicholsons Guides because some of those were on the boat when I bought it so Im used to them. His YouTube channels include: Cruising The Cut (narrowboats): www.youtube.com/CruisingTheCutUK Cruising the Cut is a YouTube channel started by David Johns in July 2015. Cheers, David, Hi, David: I hope 2021 is less dreary for you and that wonderful things inspire you. So its not a retrofit option but I wouldnt object to one on another boat. They have lost their commitment and become the prisoners of their camera, patrons and schedule. Not good to have a boat you totally cant use. Heres to 2022! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures! Watching your interviews and a bit if Vandemonium, Im quite confident in your ability to pivot and find a new wind. Watching Paul Sellers and Matt Estlea (his older videos), I did just that and got hooked. And the drone batteries dont last that long either so youd be forever changing them.Using a drone to look ahead when single handed would just be way more hassle than its worth since you can either just toot your horn and proceed with caution, or youre really bothered, pull the boat in and run along to see whats coming (which would still be quicker and easier than using a drone)If you had crew aboard who could operate the boat while you do the drone, then it would make more sense but for me its not realistic. Have a good rest and come back again, Tony Garden. I have been working all through the Christmas period, obviously without being able to see my family, worrying about them and every day worrying about what I might be picking up at work and bringing home to my wife and two young children. Enjoy the down time, and the new ideas and new adventures and look forward to seeing your first vid in new series. Absolutely loved your videos on Amazon.wondering if the European canals and rivers is in your future. A thruster could come in handy for tight spots in some marinas but generally its not a necessary item but a luxury so its not on my must have list. That said, there may be some cruising on other boats or other waters that could I might film, depending on the pandemic of course. Will you film a shopping trip for us please?Its likely not something Ill do because if Im going shopping I dont want to lug the camcorder along as well as the bags of food. First of all may I say what a relief it must be that your parents are feeling better; that kind of worry is the last thing you need on top of that stemming from your job, a degree of stress that I cannot even begin to imagine. Disappointed that youre backing off with the videos, but I quite understand. How about putting up some links to what you consider your best of videos? David then decided to sell up his land-based home and a lot of his possessions and live a more nomadic lifestyle cruising the canals of the UK. My tank is 62 gallons (282 litres) and I just tend to refill it when I remember, after a few weeks cruising. Why dont you have / fit a bow thruster / trolling motor?Although many (generally newer) narrowboats have bow thrusters, it would be near impossible to fit one onto my boat without some major, and expensive, surgery. Danie Pretorius. Hi DavidI must be psychic. I have to say, they were the sunshine of my day, the sugar in my tea and such a welcome break, here in Seattle. So for the last 16 months narrowboat videos, yours and others, have been our only link to narrowboating. Cruising the Cut (2019-) . Finding joy in these times is important and should not be depreciated. There are no speed police or radar traps on the canals however; its more the ire of other boaters that you will incur though Im sure if a CRT officer saw you zooming along theyd note your boat registration number (which is required to be clearly visible) and send you a suitable letter. My wife has just asked me for a divorce and your series has provided some diversion from the misery and loneliness. Hello David. I have never suffered with anxiety, but just lately I really started to have some difficulty. The 40million canal restoration in central England CruisingTheCut 1.3M views3 years ago 137. DJ. Dear David, And even if I zoomed in from above it doesnt really tell you anything useful about the place. Boats that move around do not since they are not resident in any council area. Have a look at this video from Slim Potatohead where he experiments with one on his caravan (travel trailer): https://youtu.be/ZvXwqMWbt1c?t=122. Cheers and hopefully not a forever farewell. So no, the canals are two-way for 99% of the time. Cheers. Certainly I can well understand that making videos and doing all that dialogue would not be at all a joy compared with simply turning on ones television set and watching from a reclining easy chair. Unlike rivers theres virtually no current in the canals except for whenever a lock is emptied, and with the canals being so shallow and having a lot of trees on the bank, theres an awful lot of silt lying at the bottom. Thank you for taking the time to share your travels with us. We love the insight into your amazing lifestyle please give us something to look forward to! I hope you know how much appreciated your and your colleagues are and I really do hope you begin to get some relief soon. Enjoyed your informative and sometimes witty scripts and your video quality is excellent. Welcome to the Airscape, the online home of video producer David Johns.He has over fifteen years experience as a reporter and presenter on radio, television and online, working for ITV and the BBC amongst many others, as well as seven or so years as a full-time YouTube videomaker. I just found your videos a couple of months ago. My wife and I really enjoyed your show on Amazon Prime and hope to see another season. Good luck to you wherever this takes you. We hope to someday cruise the narrowboat canals for holiday in UK as we are from Washington State. David, I totally support the decisions and conclusions you have made in regard to your personal life and how it intertwines with your Youtube Channel. David, If you are selling your boat let me know about it ;-), Haha thank you. A break will do you good and you can decide on the way forward. Portable electric trolling motors are often suggested in the comments on my YouTube videos but Ive never seen a narrowboat with one; I think it would be a bit ugly and awkward to have one mounted on the bow plus it could cause an obstruction in the locks (potentially getting caught on the gates etc). In all honesty, pretty as the canals may be, for me it will always be the human interest and your personal touch that attract me to your channels. I came to love the canals when I was 73 and if it were not for the fact that I live on the west coast of Canada and now too long of tooth to try an international relocation to live on the canals, you have provided me with hours and hours of vicarious pleasure for which I am most grateful. I loved every minute. Im 53 and used to work as a local TV news reporter for ITV in the south east of England. Stars David Johns David Johns See production, box office & company info Watch on Prime Video S1-4 included with Prime Add to Watchlist 11 User reviews I really enjoyed your travels after my daughters found you and gave me a pointer. I know youre a humbly modest man, but like so many of your other followers weve become equally fond of seeing your face and listening to your witty narrative. Whos Deborah Johns? Hey guys, welcome back to the channel!I am your host and in this video, I am going to inform you about the YouTube channel Cruising The Cut.You ought to have. David was once a local news reporter for a major TV channel in the UK and did this for over a decade, as well as working on local radio. I grew up on a lake in Iowa and miss the water here in California. Regards, David. I just watched season 3 today. Took time to develop these resources but find the boating community there outstanding. Whats the narrowboat forum you mention sometimes in your videos?The forum I gained most of my info from is canalworld.net. Lots of Love Tracey. He chucked his job, sold his house, bought an old school, live-aboard fifty-six foot "narrow boat," and started chugging along . You were terrific! DOCUMENTARY; The real-life adventures of a man who quit his job, sold his house and went to spend his days cruising gently along the historic canals of Great Britain at 3mph The calmness! Buy HD $0.99. And you can get diesel stove as well. Click here to watch it. Have a good New Year and hope we hear from you when your ready. Cheers. The steerers will wave and say hello when they pass each other, that is when the back of one boat passes the back of the other. Have a look at Vlog 74 which is all about heating on narrowboats. WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT Gemma Rowlands was sentenced to 14 months in prison . You have brought our canals to life with your beautifully produced videos. Firstly, producing Travels By Narrowboat 'is' my job. Cheers. By the way, there may be a shed load of boat tubers out there, but none of them have the professionalism (and dulcet tone!) If you share it via YOUTUBE, nice and if I dont like the video I can move on to something else (dont think it will happen with your videos however!) This gets stirred up each time a boat goes by and then hangs in the water so it looks dirty.The CRT do dredge parts of the canals occasionally but its an expensive business so sadly there isnt enough dredging done. All of these videos were very well presented and enjoyed by many! 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