the magic (and challenges) of winter • living on a narrowboat
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- Winter is definitely the most challenging time to be a continuous cruiser living full time on a narrowboat, but it also has some amazing perks - the scenery is unreal and the canals are super quiet. Sometimes it feels like you get them all to yourself. In this vlog we're wrapping up our journey back to Braunston covering 27 (rather wet) miles over two days (that's a lot). Feat. a stop at @RugbyboatsCoUk :) Hope you enjoy coming along with us!
Next week: we FINALLY hit up the legendary Braunston Bakes. Also... it's Christmas (I know, I KNOW, but go with it).
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🎬 Filmed by Kris Atomic and Andrew Kendall, edited by Kris Atomic.
🧍🏼♀️About me:
Hiya, I'm Kris. At the end of 2022 I moved from a flat in London to live, work, and travel full time around the UK on a 70ft narrowboat with my boyfriend Andrew and our cat Matilda.
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You should be very proud of the body of work you’ve created, the effort you put into editing is very much appreciated.
... beautifully slow en bateau , so cool to watch your experiences .
Merci
❤2 you 3.
De partager votre vie
Absolutely. I 100% agree. The visual language is always stunning, consistent and never ever disappoints.
Ok I’ve officially binge watched all of your videos since discovering your channel 2 weeks ago.
Yours is the type of channel where I can’t believe you don’t have more subscribers, the videos are so well made and you guys are just so funny, plus there’s the delightful miss Matilda.
That’s so lovely of you, thank you! 🥰
Best TH-cam narrow boat videography and voice … bar none . ❤
That’s so kind, thank you! 🥰
I second these two and CHG are my hero’s I so love there video technique and Kris and Andrew have the best music. There’s no silly drama it’s all about the subject
Matilda completely stole the show in this vlog! She's adorable!
Your perspective of narrowboat life offers me a welcome opportunity to vicariously live a completely different lifestyle to my own. I spend the summer months working from my home in Utah's Wasatch Mountains and the winter months in Baja California Sur glamping on our own little piece of a tropical oasis. I'm very lucky to live surrounded by the beauty of both locations, but your wonderfully wet, foggy, climate is so appealing compared to this very dry and drought-prone one I live in. Your excellent content should build a very large following; my fingers are crossed it will!
Visually stunning. Gentle humour. Extra Matilda. Pure escapism. More please.
Thank you ❤️
The standard just keeps getting better! Astonishing, given they started from such a high level. It proves the saying "Quality before Quantity".
God damn it, the Matilda the cat ending was the BEST ending. Yes, she is fabulous and deserves all the fuss:)
Matildas little pawing moves for fish and tickles are adorable. Another wonderful video, a treat for the eyes and I am craving a takeaway
Lovely. Missed your adventures. Love your Travel and Banter. Great sense of Humour.
Kris, so glad you are back. I hope you are fully recovered. Thank you for posting.
I have watched all of your vlogs and I must give you one of the highest compliments for your professionalism and Your excellent presentation and editing skills they excel at every level, and I love your dry humour! Thank you so much, I so look forward to your next production.
So happy to see this pop up in my feed tonight. It's simply the best channel on TH-cam.
Beautiful video thank you so much. Watching in bed early morning in Kent with my husband a very nice way to wake up.
Thank you Kris & Andrew, you have a particular talent for warming the cockles of the heart ❤
You’ve been missed! Love a cosy narrowboat vlog. Got my tea, got my sweets - evening sorted. x
@@Claudia_K. tysm Claudia (and I owe you an email, tomorrow!) 🥰
This has made my evening ! Been looking forward to another vlog so much.
@@hilarydaly8111 🥰😘
I discovered you two a couple of months ago - Your videos absolutely make my day and I love watching them to wind down at night! They are just so beautiful and relaxing and I love your creativity and artistry. You always make me chuckle too🧡 much love xox
Some of the music choices were superb ❤ thanks for another great video
I've mentioned it previously, but I am an incredibly envious of your wonderful lifestyle and outlook. You two are truly amazing and fortunate to have each other. Please continue sharing your wonderful adventures with us!
Such beautiful photography in this episode.
Lovely to see you all again! … hope you are feeling much better!
Looking forward to the next episode already 🙌
That was great. Almost time to shoot the next coming up to Christmas one. Love your work. Cheers
Loved watching this morning. The calmness has eased me into my working day, thank you! Also, Matilda whilst you were sorting the chips was just another worldly.
💜💙💚 Thank you. This is just wonderful.
Thanks so much ❤️
Such gorgeous videography (is it a word -it is now) and the appropriate sound tracks that fit so well. It is a constant delight!
Kris. It can be said that you are manning the helm or helming. You are officially a helmswoman or maybe helmsperson. Missed your videos and that wicked sense of humor.
I'm still drooling over the fish 'n chips, thanks for sharing, ha! Can't wait for the haul from Branston Bakes, another chance to drool. Great vid as always, keep em coming!
I appreciate you being the only boaters on youtube (as far as I can tell) to take coffee seriously, including having an espresso machine and grinder. I've often wondered if one of those pulls too much electricity for a boat but clearly it's fine. Also, that morning light is spectacular.
Yes the power draw is not too bad, a brief high spike while it warms up but nothing our inverter can’t handle thank god. Good coffee is a must have, we’d fall apart without it haha
@@krisatomic Don't I know it! I went deep down the coffee rabbit hole during the pandemic and would definitely need my gear on a boat. Still dreaming about a narrowboat one day, but maybe I need to try a boating vacation first.
Beautiful frost vibe ❄and stunning cinematography
It looks like it was worth getting up early for ...even just occasionally ...even if all the other plans melted away ...like the ice
Many moons ago, when I was I London, I used to go to Turnham Green chippy, where they fried them in groundnut oil, I think it was. The type of oil makes all the difference.
i've recently found your channel and have been watching all your narrow boating videos - i absolutely love your filmmaking thank you so much for sharing!🖤🖤🖤
That's basically what I said when I found this channel :D
@@katherinekaras thanks so much Katherine, that means so much to me 🥹❤️
@@jeecreative ❤️❤️❤️
I look forward to your you tube video you do a fabulous job you and Andrew
Stunning photography. Beautiful. ❤
Wonderful storytelling, as always, elegant images and editing, warm and personal... Thank you!!
Thank you very much!
Your editing is beautiful. Stunning scenery and hilarious commentary.
Beautiful gorgeous photography,,enchanting...and love your humour,plus practical and hardcore,,very stylish...AND a cat!!! Purrrfect....❤❤ Watching from the foothills of Sierra Nevada,Andalucia
Currently Errol my cat is watching a sad old man playing Jenga with fish fingers in an effort to defrost them as the chippy is over a mile away 😂Thanks for a nature inspired video it was good to see Rugby boats again ,hired our boat from there in 1975 and did the South Oxford.
Amazing as always, worth the wait.
You both have an amazing eye for videography and photos. You capture moments of light and movement that most people would never notice.
Thanks so much for your lovely comment ❤️
A+ 💯🏆🥇Another banger. Top shelf.
Yay you went pass a narrow boat with same name as mine. Shiraz 😊
I fancy your cheese sandwich too.
I was already eagerly waiting for a new video. Nice work! I always enjoy your editing 💚
Thanks for bringing your Vlog back…we enjoy your banter and humor (let alone you Kitty) We’ll done!!!
I've missed your vlogs lately, good to have you back. Take care, have fun and keep smiling 😃
Matilda stole the show at the end. She's just too cute!
Love that you have seperate wine bottles. Living the dream :)
Friday evening here, it's been a cold rain all day, just like yours; though we have our wood stove going so our house is warm. I went our and walked around our house and barns, checking that our gutters are draining . They were full of leaves last week. - it's nice to be outside. We envy you your fish & chips, which is not common in western NY. Thanks for taking the time to bring us along on your canal journey. Your boat looks really nice & cozy. - Don, from a little town on the Erie Canal.
Idk how i found your channel but your videos have a cozy vibe I love it its like listening to lo lo-fi but with visuals
15:00
lol 😂 loved this bit!
Fabulous Jacket Darling
Bravo!
Excited about finding you!
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Another brilliant video of narrowboat life ❤️guys I am at home recovering from knee replacement op , watching your videos cheer me up scenery always stunning watching from Edinburgh
Welcome back you have been missed. The morning light was amazing. Great video and stills. Both of you need to be sponsored by parka companies. Andrew standing at the tiller was definitely a great ad, and Kris you always rock an outfit! So many beautiful and funny moments. You two together are such a great balance. Does Andrew have any idea how funny he is ….In a good way of course. Kris talking and working the tiller and Andrew staring at the camera.😂. Sorry you missed the Chinese and the pizza. Hopefully you made it to the Braunston Bakes, though I don’t know if it is a bakery or a special event. Great to see you both and Matilda definitely hammed up her screen time with her kneading, and paw touches. LOVED IT!!!
🤗❤️ Kathy
Totally lovely. You have relaxed me after a very trying day. Yet again, a fest for the eyes.
I love when my FYP actually suggests new (for me) and great content like yours! I’ve automatically taken a liking to you both and especially Matilda. I’m about to binge your channel!
Cheers to you
That's lovely to hear
Love your style…beautiful countryside. You both are amazing ❤
Yet another thoroughly entertaining vlog! The morning light on the first day was spectacular, well done you. 💞
Yay! I’ve been waiting for ages. Thanks you guys. You both did really well in the tunnel. See you next time.
That's awesome guys 🤗 Many greetings from Germany 😃🙏👊
Thank you 🥰❤️
Thsi was a great video and good to see you are all healed up. The editing and the imagry is amazing. 🇨🇦
Found this video randomly and can safely say I will be binge watching all your videos...love the calming & cozy vibes!
Thank you very much 🥰
That was wild seeing the little Rugby Boat dog. I follow their channel to check out boats and prices. He's always in their videos.
Your videos are always shot so well. Cheers.
Ah I didn’t know they were also on TH-cam, i’ll go tag them :) thank you! ❤️
bumble the dog
Kris, I was a huge fan of your illustration blog FOREVER ago. I came across your videos when searching for narrowboat info and was so happy to see your content pop up on another corner of the internet! Thanks for continuing to share your days and creativity with us. 🦆🚤
Omg it’s such a small world! Thanks so much 🥹 it’s always super special to me when people from The Old Internet watch the vlogs ❤️
This is one of the most beautifully shot “vlog” style video I’ve ever seen
thank you so much!
You guys always make me feel warm and toastie
Another beautifully crafted video. Thank you ❤
Tunnel as existential crisis-v relatable.
😂😂😂
This woman’s got a great sense of humor, loving the content! Watching from NYC 🗽🇺🇸
Thanks!
Thank you 🥰
Yum! Your fish and chips look delicious! I really enjoy your photography of your videos! Thanks for sharing!
I also have just this minute completed binge watching the entire channel. What has impressed, is that the quality level has never wavered. Well done you! It's 3.40 am 💤
Omg that was an epic binge. Thanks so much for watching 🥰 (not long till the next one!!)
@@krisatomic 'bated breath.
Beautiful video and thanks for sharing "..💖💖💖🇦🇺😊
Just wow. From the golden light of a wintry canal morning to golden fish and chips... I swear I could smell them 😌
Good to see you guys again 😊 big thank you for doing this …
So glad we found you! Adore your content and your taste in music and your sensibility with the land and the townspeople and the animal people ! All so relaxing and truly inspiring. Reminds me and my husband exactly what humanity is all about. The journey. Enjoy your journey and thank you for sharing it with the world. (We live in Scottsdale, Arizona - but my mother in law is from Newcastle! And lives in Boston Ma) So we sent her your info. We hope she and my father in law get off the darn news and find out life is still beautiful- and that people are still peopling!
Thanks so much, that’s so kind of you 🥰 Happy Holidays to you both ❤️
The morning light is unbeveliable beautiful as you Kris❤ Love you. Greetings from Finland
I can totally relate to the restaurant situation. We moved from Toronto to a small town and there are certain restaurants we won't go to without consulting FB or calling first....made me laugh to see this is a universal problem. I just learned about your channel and love it!
I love the pictures and videos you’ve captured in this. This is the first video of yours I have watched.😊❤️
thanks so much Kayley!
This video is stunning the scenery is just amazing , love the winter ❄️ shots of the canal and boats just beautiful …. Matilda is just adorable ….. look forward to the next one when you get to braunsten ……💕📖💕
Fabulous video, thanks for coming in to the shop Andrew, see you both soon ( great shout out to the Braunston Fryer 🥰) x
Great to see you both :) I love what you’re doing with the boat shop-it looks better than ever! I’m excited to see what else you improve before we return.
Those pheasants! 😂
Thanks for a lovely interlude.
I love love love Matilda 🥰😻 hi from Sydney Australia 🙋♀️❤ loved watching this
Absolutely LOVED watching your adventure, especially through those tunnels. You’re a darling couple and fun loving, it’s so nice to see two lovely people being a team and obviously very much in love. Thanks for sharing…..I just subscribed❤❤❤
I was looking for a narrow boat channel and yours was the first that really clicked with me, can't wait to go through your other videos!
5:54 I was just going to say it's AMSR! A lot of people say that engine + rattling noise is annoying, but for me its sooo relaxing!
Matilda ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I found you this weekend... binge-watched all the videos! I wanted to get the Christmas magic for a bit longer. And then Sunday came, it was +12 Celsius here in Poland, and I wanted spring - again your channel delivered. I loved each and every video! P.S. your editing and camerawork is top notch, brilliant old-timey natGeo vibes! P.S.2 I hope you three still live on that boat! [I know your videos are from a year back or so, but the editing is so worth it!]
Such wonderful details in nature, the boats you pass, the ducks, well everything. So nice and calm. And also your choise of underlaying music. And wonderfull editing. 🙏❤️🙂
Thanks so much Marianne :)
Well done Kris I hate passing another boat in the tunnel , great vlog ,lovely to see you both.
Always moving away from reasons to shout at the world ,love it!
Beautiful ❤😊
What you are doing and how you are living now is no different than what we in AMERICA are living living our lives in our Recreation Vehicles ! I have been in mine for starting 7 years now !😊
I'm admittedly not a fan of winter, but so far these winter vlogs have me looking forward to pulling on some wool socks and getting out there to embrace it this year (instead of my usual coping method of hiding under a pile of blankets and wishing for spring 😂)
I hope you’re feeling better! Thank you for the lovely video! ❤
Thank you! Much better now :)
Best one yet.
Thanks so much!
Really enjoying. Thank you for sharing. I grew up around here so nice to see!
Just lovely ☺️ So glad you are back on our screens.
😊 thank you
Such a lovely video.. thank you! ❤❤
Your photography & aesthetic are exceptionally beautiful! So glad I’ve found your channel ❤
Thank you so much for shearing your boating life with us. People like you two are an inspiration. i retire this year and am selling up and going on the waterways for a few years. ps love your cat.
Beautiful photography of atmospheric England. Narrowboat life shown warts and all, I'm loving your videos.
Thanks so much! 🌸
Another great video. I -- for one -- like cloudy, overcast rainy, damp weather. Plus the beautiful country side the you showcase so well. Your videos never disappoint. Excellent photography and editing. Brilliant job --- Again.
Love your approach and documentation.... Editing and photography stunning. You deserve your treats! 😊
Thank you so much ❤️
Bless you, what a wonderful video, definitely worth the wait... even without the Chinese and Pizza.