Author: David Johns

The reality of life aboard a canal boat

Posted on January 23, 2024February 23, 2024 by David Johns

Every day when I woke up on the boat, I counted my blessings for having this lifestyle, and the circumstances in my life which enabled me to choose it as

Vlog 322: Make It So

Posted on January 16, 2024February 24, 2024 by David Johns

In May 2022, I published a video about a narrowboat being built for a couple who had specific mobility and agility requirements following illness. This is a follow-up video to see how they’ve been getting on with it since launch.

Vlog 321: Cruise Control

Posted on January 7, 2024February 24, 2024 by David Johns

After various friends raved about enjoying holidays on cruise ships, and having wanted to go to the Canary Islands for a week over winter anyway, I decided to take the trip as a cruise, choosing a fly-cruise on P&O’s ship “Azura”. This is my review of the vacation.

Vlog 320: Things to Come

Posted on January 1, 2024February 24, 2024 by David Johns

Happy New Year! Here’s a “fireside chat” video where I discuss what plans I have for the coming year in terms of videos and travels and so on.

Pets on Boats! (and Merry Christmas)

Posted on December 25, 2023February 24, 2024 by David Johns

Merry Christmas to all my viewers; here’s a quick message of thanks from me followed by a video compilation Q&A with narrowboaters (or ex-narrowboaters) who have pets.

Bonus video: realtime canal cruising

Posted on December 17, 2023February 24, 2024 by David Johns

This is a bonus video, a “not-a-vlog” realtime recording of the first part of my journey taking Twiggy the cabin cruiser from Ashwood Marina down the Staffs & Worcs canal towards Stourport, in this video reaching Stewponey Lock.

Vlog 319: Lemony Snippets

Posted on December 10, 2023February 24, 2024 by David Johns

At last! Here’s the much-anticipated and very detailed tour of my 1975 Microplus 600 called “Twiggy” including all the many things I need to fix or intend to change and improve.

Vlog 318: Gettin’ Twiggy With It

Posted on November 29, 2023February 24, 2024 by David Johns

My journey from Ashwood Marina down to Stourport continues in “Twiggy”, the 20-foot long Microplus 600 cabin cruiser I just bought, and I might just be getting the hang of the steering. Maybe.

Vlog 317: Oops! I did it again.

Posted on November 19, 2023February 24, 2024 by David Johns

I’ve bought another boat!! Not a traditional steel narrowboat this time but something very cheap and cheerful, just to bob about in at weekends and on short trips.

Vlog 316: Island in the Streams

Posted on November 12, 2023February 24, 2024 by David Johns

I was invited to join Burghfield Island Boat Club on the Kennet & Avon canal at Reading to see what they get up to. It’s a not for profit, member-run organisation that provides moorings and boater facilities as well as a big social environment.