Category: Vlog

Vlog 323: Cupboard Love

Posted on February 6, 2024February 24, 2024 by David Johns

I thought it worth getting on with something so as to get the ball rolling on the refurbishment of Twiggy, my Microplus 600 cabin cruiser.

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 315: You Can Make Me Coal Again

Posted on November 3, 2023February 24, 2024 by David Johns

The Narrowboat Trust operates a motor boat and butty pair, taking them to events around the country to promote how the canals were once used. You too can have a go as they’re keen to hear from anyone who would like to learn or just support their endeavours.

Vlog 314: Tangerine Dream

Posted on October 22, 2023February 24, 2024 by David Johns

I was delighted to be invited to spend a day aboard a wonderfully quirky canal and river cruiser boat by Samantha Rigley whose adventures I follow on Instagram. Join us, in this video!

Vlog 313: Hip-Hip Hoo Wrey!

Posted on October 13, 2023February 24, 2024 by David Johns

It’s 18 months since I sold my canal boat, “Wreyland”, but I’ve just been back to see what the new owner has done with it – and it’s had quite the makeover!

Vlog 312: Peace in a Pod

Posted on October 1, 2023February 24, 2024 by David Johns

I was kindly invited aboard NB Tranquility to see its one-of-a-kind (on the canals) electric propulsion system as well as the many other technical features of this intriguing boat.

Vlog 311: The Show Must Go On

Posted on September 20, 2023February 24, 2024 by David Johns

My visit to the huge Southampton Boat Show 2023 and a snapshot of boats that took my fancy.

Vlog 310: Routemasters

Posted on September 8, 2023February 24, 2024 by David Johns

In 2019, I made a video about the restoration of the Lichfield canal, which had been ongoing for several decades, powered largely by volunteers and donations. So many people asked me for an update that I’ve now gone back to see what’s changed and whether the pandemic brought things to a halt.

Vlog 309: Dream Team

Posted on August 28, 2023February 24, 2024 by David Johns

My ‘canal wife’ Lorna and I continue our voyage down the Thames in a former Norfolk Broads hire boat, in this episode going from Reading to Windsor where the trip ended.