111. Narrowboat trip up the River Avon from Tewkesbury to Comberton Quay
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This is the start of my trip up the River Avon from Tewkesbury to Stratford-upon-Avon. In this episode I leave Tewkesbury and go past three sailing clubs as well as the mooring our family used to use at Bredon, before tackling two ferocious locks and mooring for the night in a tranquil corner of the countryside at Comberton Quay.
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haha, I'm a Lorry driver and drove up the M5 today and glanced over to that river and thought to myself "i wonder if cruising the cut has been down that"... came home and clicked the very first randomly recommended vlog and here you are!
I know I’m late with my reaction, but wow, how amazing was that ❤🐿
I felt like an honored guest, thank you for sharing your precious childhood memories with me.... I rather like that.... beautiful area.... very nice. Cheers
Cheers William
Lovely to pass your Dads morning spot as Captain of your own vessel all these years later.
That was nostalgic for me too. At the start of the video just before you went under King John's bridge, there was a pub on your right called the Black Bear. I used to run it during the nineties; it was built in 1308 if memory serves, (second pub on the site after the first one burned down), and had a leather ceiling in the top bar that was made by Italian craftsmen who were over working on the abbey. (Had a behind the scenes tour of the abbey as well, including up on the roof of the tower). What a magic little town Tewkesbury is; I'd move back there in a heartbeat. Thanks for the video.
Since stumbling across your video's ive been binge watching ever since. Good work!!
"Wide, peaceful, tranquil and sunny" and also "flat calm" as we say in Alaska.
Absolutely beautiful scenery. Another wonderful episode.
I love it when you attain mighty speeds of 4 mph or more and wind streaming through your hair. It must be overwhelming. Makes me want a cheese sandwich.
G Henrickson bugs in his teeth....
Hearing your stories of spending time with your dad cruising over 40 years ago brought a little tear to my eye, thanks.
The way that you narrate each scene is just awesome.
Thank you!
never been on a narrowboat, seen a canal a handful of times, i watch these videos only because i really like the way you commentate and explain things
Thank you very much!
How excited was the doggy as you were battling the tight turn out of the lock the lock where the boat had gone over the weir!!
I've just realised why I like your videos so much! You remind me quite a lot of Adam Hart-Davies. I used to love watching him as a kid. The way you narrate your videos is very similar to the way he narrates the documentaries he's worked on.
Thank you, that’s a compliment indeed.
That was so nice taking us down memory lane/canal. Enjoyed hearing about the past and I agree, those cows of color were pretty sweet
Ta
Absolutely love this David. Typically, now having watched about a millionty of your vlogs, I’ve found that I like the ones where you’re ‘doing’ something; diy, special guests, making or mending something (although I drew the line at the toilet/marigold affair), but this one was particularly beautiful. And I loved hearing you talk about your childhood memories. Special stuff.
That looked like Bentley mocking you!! It’s the kind of thing he’d do too! The Avon looks lovely.
It was gorgeous, helped by the weather. Probably one of Bentley's relatives :-)
Very serene. I could feel my blood pressure dropping, my breathing getting deep and slow and then Seven swans a swimming, six cows a drinking, five golden memories! Four calling birds, three calm weirs, two barking dogs, and David cruising on his na a arrow boat.
Must be nearly Christmas... :-)
The sweet taste of nostalgia, like a fine wine only improves with age...
I like the "ditch-dweller" remark!
I am so jealous I can't stand it. That is some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen.
Never lose sight of your great fortune sir. You have it made!
Thank you :-)
"Ditch dwellers"....OMG best sci-fi tag ever!!!!!!!
This was such a beatiful journey! I love the way you narrate your videos, they provide an edutational and relaxing break. Actually laughed out loud at your top gun joke.
It really hasnt changed. I too use to play under the club house and along the long stretches of "land moored" dingys too with my brothers just over 20 years ago now! My uncle at the ripe old age of 60 even had his wedding reception there which is also where the two met. That was only a few weeks if that before you steamed past here! Its a bizarre place, truly untouched by time, some odd fellows and nice old ladys but its quaint place, and one where I take my nephews sometimes just to pass on the future memories. Thank you for sharing this. Made my lockdown a little less boring!
The River Avon is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us
Cheers Mandy
For most, it is enjoyable to go back and visit areas, which hold nice memories. Thank you for taking us with you.
Delightful; loved the nostalgia, weather, views. Thanks!
Ta
Wow, Cornish crabber...great boat...so that's where you got the taste for seafaring
I do like it when you let the video run as the boat fully passes thru bridges, etc. Makes me feel more a part of the journeys.
Your journey down memory lane where you grew up, was just as entertaining for your viewers as it was for you David. Keep on chugging. ~Eric
Good, thank you
Beautiful countryside
Thank you for another thoroughly enjoyable video. It was good to hear that this leg of your journey has brought back happy childhood memories. Best wishes.
:-)
I work in Qatar, and this was a real treat for me, to see Worcestershire my home County. Thank you.
I really loved this one and found the nostalgia very sweet and interesting. And top marks for all the animals. Can't wait for the next one
Cheers!
Watching this from Comberton Quay, what a lovely mooring, especially with dogs!
Lovely river that.
Beautiful scenery, I'm speechless for once..
:-)
👍 for the Top Gun reference; it's my favorite movie.
Every time I see a goose while walking along the river trail, I say to it "Talk to me, Goose."
As someone in the later years of life, I quite enjoyed your tales of childhood sailing. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you
"Ditch Dwellers" ...love it :)
We all love a bit of nostalgia - bet it brought a tear to your eye. A lovely video. Again, peaceful, beautiful scenery and wildlife. Thanks David, I enjoyed that
Enjoyed the trip down memory lane. A motor in the boat at the speed that you travel is what I call watching the world go by and the way it should be not in a hurry as you miss the beauty of the countryside.
Glad you liked it
I really love these river videos. We're still new enough at this that we avoid rivers for now.
I'm getting slowly more confident on them but only if levels are low so the flow is calm.
What would really scare me are the locks on the tunnel on the Droitwich Canals from Hanbury Wharf. All those indicators about water level or coming to the tunnel under the M5 and realizing you can't go through. What would you do? Back up through the lock until you can turn around?
Presumably yes but you wouln't get that far before measuring your air draft very carefully and checking the likely level of the canal at that point.
I suspected as much. You probably are always checking clearances after your Harecastle Tunnel experience.
I really enjoyed that David, thank you.
What you & your book call a 'weir' ..... here Stateside we call a 'spillway'. After I saw it in your book, I finally figured out what it was you were saying! Lol! Another great vid! Just Bellisemo!
Glad you got that sorted and liked the video. Cheers
So peaceful on the river. This is one of your all time greatest vlogs. Now this is like Missouri lakes, but without the locks.
Thank you for the nice video, Chris from Missouri
Cheers Chris
Enjoyed the trip down memory lane, most folks who watch YT enjoy the lives of the channels they watch. The cows were cool too! Very healthy herd!! Fine looking little charolais bull calf! Have a great evening!
Glad you liked the cows!
Loved the trip..........Thanks for taking me along. It was that mini vacation I had been needing.
Good :-)
Always a pleasure to watch!
Thanks
Love the video....enjoyed the Avon and your cruise down memory lane.....It brings back memories of growing up on the banks of the Ohio and scads of boating clubs and pleasure boaters up and down my back yard all weekend.....Best!!
It sounds marvellous :-)
that sunken narrowboat was ever such a sad sight, I felt my heart sink seeing it, knowing it could have been someone's home at one time :-(
Agreed :-(
Trawling my way through this whole playlist and fully aware that, at the time of writing this, there are another 79 videos to watch, my heart was in my mouth when you started heading towards that weir. I dread to think what was going through your mind at the time (I imagine it was something along the lines of "OhPoopOhPoopOhPoopOhPoopOhPoop" or phrases to that effect lol)
Glad it all worked out ok
aah you do make me chuckle david. :-)
Well worth going up the Bredon hills. I umpire cricket at Bredon cricket club with the lovely views towards them
With colder weather fastly approaching I hope you have a few of those longer boat ride videos lined up for the next few months.
I really enjoy watching these.
Not cruising videos (although I have a few more left before I run out) but there will be other stuff, DIY bits and so on.
Beautiful float.....absolutely loved it...awesome stone arch
Hi David, glad you enjoyed your nostalgic trip, the older you get the more time time you spend enjoying an reliving past memories and experiences, all good fun ! The river looked beautiful. Keep up the good work and thanks for taking us along with you. I've really enjoyed the trip starting with the very first one. Regards Colin
Thanks Colin
I went to bredon School, spent many hours walking to tewkesbury for a sneaky 4 pack of beers at weekends. Lovely spot.
Yikes! That lock was quite unnerving! Glad to see you got through unscathed. Another great video, David. Thanks for taking us along.
:-)
The title suggested we were going to hear about computer problems but you actually ended up bring back memories of my youth as well. My uncle, Pete Bond, used to sail Fireballs at Tewkesbury Cruising and Sailing Club and I actually crewed for him once. This was probably 1968 but I think he made a trophy called The Tewksbury Transom that is still used as a dingy trophy today.
I hadn't even thought of computer memory when I wrote that!
Lovely dogs! The Golden Retriever is my favourite breed. Notice how he was barking and wagging his tail at the same time. He was just saying hello, pleased to meet you :-)
I'm not convinced, I think he was laughing!!
Aww I see why the Avon is your favorite river :) it is so nice to hear you wax nostalgic
Morning David, Looked a lovely cruise,The scenery was beautiful. What a lovely day it was to cruise. The lock looks very interesting for next Vlog. It is nice you have some good memories of sailing with your dad. It is certainly different cruising the river, than the canal.Look forward to next episode..Thank you.
Thank you. Yes, I very much enjoyed going up the Avon, helped by the lovely weather.
The right turn coming out of the last lock looked quite scary! Thanks for the vlog.
It was jolly awkward.
I have just finished watching all your videos and I sincerely hope I’ve missed a few so I can keep watching. The views of the English canals and countryside are wonderful. Here in northern Pennsylvania we had never heard of a narrow boat and I hadn’t seen a canal till a few years ago. But if anyone wants to know anything about cornfields I have them here aplenty! Along with cows, deer, black bears, coyotes, rattlesnakes, and lots of other co-inhabiters of this wonderful mountainous place. I’m amazed at how similar England and Pennsylvania appear. Thanks again for the great videos and glimpse into your life! Clear sailing! Rick
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy them. There'll be a new vlog along shortly, I've been a bit busy in the last couple of weeks but stay tuned :-)
+ rick You live in a beautiful State. Although I'm now back in England, when I lived in New England, I had a few happy trips to Lancaster County and Gettysburg PA.
David - river cruising is just so different to the canals, in some ways presumably more laid back due to the greater width, although rivers always have the potential to bite back hard if conditions change or you make a mistake.
I am just a handful of years older than yourself. I found your childhood memory lane recollections interesting. When in the same situation I sometimes wonder if I lived in another universe at the time, so much has the world around us and many of my own perspectives changed. I am also very conscious of two parallel emotions on vising such old haunts. Those being memories of a happy childhood but also a strong thread of sadness that some of those people central to my world at the time are no longer around. Such a mix of emotions is inevitable I suppose.
Mike
Alas I think that's called "getting old" !! :-)
2nd cup of tea and enjoying the vlogs while waiting for Thanksgiving dinner.
Would love to go on the Avon when I get my news boat. So beautiful.
Great volg thanks
Lovely video. thank you . The Avon is so beautiful. It really is a restful start to the day. ( My , a half of lager shandy , you really know how to live ! )
Haha, oh yes, crazy wild times :-)
Another beautiful vlog. Nice to see the places you used to go with your family. Glad you got your boat squared away too. Can't wait for the next vlog......
:-)
You are so funny, I'm still getting over the "Swanvoy" comment when I get hit by the Goose allusion!!
Lovely part of the river, the sailing clubs do speak history. Well done. Cheers
Ta
It was lovely to share your memories. I get really emotional about such things especially as my parents are getting older. It often feels like yesterday and supports my father's favourite saying which is "life is just a long weekend so make the most of it". My narrowboat was surveyed on Monday and I get the keys on Saturday at 11am. I'm staying aboard for the weekend and I've watched your TV and Ariel video today. This is critical because it's Strictly on Saturday night 😀 I don't want to bore you with my ramblings but when I told my father I was getting the keys for the boat this week he said "you'll live a long life because we all know the story of the tortoise and the hare and a tortoise can live well over a 100 years.". My boat is called Seneca after the Roman philosopher but maybe it should be called William after my father.
Congratulations and I do so hope you have a fantastic move-in day and many more happy ones on the cut :-)
Goose, Maverick and Iceman love a good Top Gun reference.
oooh my boat is on the the dry (warf) and i am working my @ss off to get her ready to swim. welding, painting and carpenting also i restore an old VW 1900 AEF diesel engine and an old gearbox. but next year i wil move in and i newer have to get jealous (kinda) again on other boaters.
i am almost jumping as i write this.
this is the biggest job i have ever done turning this peace of junk into a gem.
always watch your videos to boost my own morale, I thank you for that :)).
i love the real sound of the boat and nature and the real time boating with all its glory.
one time not long ago you shared some paint with the lock lol.
i have donated a big peace of paint with an walk bridge for gargoschips (dont know the exact name for them) and i almost broke my foot.
could not wear my shoe and i just laughed it off because that is wat boating is all about the adventure and the unknown and to enjoy nature.
Hope to see you soon and i also want to update my channel so i can share my adventure.
P.S.
I would like to have an coffee mug some day with "CruisingTheCut" on it (not in red, i hate that color)
My favorite color is orange LOL.
Because aldo my boat is only 7.4 meters long i wil cruise the cut and live on my boat next year.
Greetings from Holland,,
Kitty.
I only have one design of mug available, sorry. Glad you enjoy the videos. Good luck with your boat!
ooh thanks :D
Beautiful cruising - still waters, hot days and quiet waterways; what more could you ask for?
SO beautiful. SO peaceful. Think I might have to try this one day......
Do!
Just finished binge watching all of your videos, falling in love with narrowboats along the way. Can't wait for the next one. Thank you for your time and trouble, Dave!
Glad you liked them, well done for the epic viewing session :-)
I always enjoy your Vlogs David , lovely bit of nostalgia for you. 👍 beautiful country side and a beautiful pub
Good, thank you!
What a pretty river. I did it 35 years ago on my parents' boat but only remember Evesham and arriving in Stratford. I probably spent the whole journey on the front of the boat playing with my Rubicks Cube! I must do this river again and show more of an interest next time! The dog bit made me chuckle 👍
Yes, do the Avon (when it's sunny) :-)
Your most entertaining Vlog yet. Ever more creating the desire to float along in life, not that wifey will ever leave bricks and mortar when the offspring depart. Cheers.
:-)
I didn't want to cry but I couldn't help myself. Good memories of your old man. I also cherish many memories of mine.
I really do envy you. Your living the dream, so to speak. I would love to live on the canal. Weird really, because I’ve never been on a canal boat.
It's a very pleasant, tranquil life!
What a completely lovely trip!
Thanks for taking us along.
It was lovely, absolutely.
I am really glad that you got a real kick out of your days cruising David, never underestimate just how far the nostalgia factor can extend for everybody.... Glad you could find your old place where you and your dad used to more your boat... Cheers Geoff
Thanks Geoff, I was pleased to see it too.
thank you CTC! another easy watching vlog; very tranquil
Ta
Thanks David for another excellent vlog and also a memorable one you.
:-)
Lovely stuff David.
I've started watching all your videos from 01, all the way to the end again, I can genuinely say I love all your videos and I didn't comment last time, albeit I may not have seen it before as I've lost track. Anyway, the old mooring from your childhood, as you say at the 06:20 Mark, I may not mean much to anyone but to you it's nostalgia, I understand completely what you mean, we had our 4 boats on the Thames and whenever I go passed Pangbourne train station, a little tear comes to my eye as I remember being at the wheel of our 85ft Dutch barge on the lap of my grandad, wheelhouse full of smoke (Yes, he smoked more than our log burner back then) and being taught how to navigate the canal. It's always amazing to hear how and why people got into boating and it's lovely to hear part of your story. I know you're no longer living aboard but I'm glad to see you're still getting out there and making fantastic content, maybe one day you'll be back on the canal... Or rivers on your own boat, whether it's a NB, cruiser or a barge, either way I'm sticking here because your content is for me, the best on YT and I can't get enough!
Thank you!!
The Flybridge @ Defford Quay Marina is worth a visit next time you go past. Cracking video as always btw, lovely to see my stomping ground from someone else's perspective :)
Glad you enjoyed it.
lovely seeing all the animals. Thank you x
:-)
Nice to see a new vid on a dull Wednesday, love the top gun reference.
Quite a few people spotted that, it's nice when they're noticed :-)
I so enjoy your travels. Thanks for posting!
Thank you
I enjoy all of your videos so much. I must say, this is one of my favorites. Happy Trails David!
Thank you!
well done!
Thanks for sharing! your memories.
Great stuff again David. What a magic bit of river sailing, Keep this sort of gear coming mate. Cheers..
A few more to come from the Avon, fear not.
My favourite escape from a long day at work
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lovely views! locks were well, oddish! lol cant wait for the next one, ceep on cruisin!
Cheers
Nice one Dave, what a pretty river.
It was glorious!
Awesome!! I do enjoy your video David . Beautiful countryside you are living the life .
Thanks Tom
beautiful countryside views... how many miles do you think you traveled this summer
I truly have no idea!! In reality it's probably not that many, it just feels like a lot when you only do 3mph and move every few days :-)