Renter meets real boater. A week crewing on the Narrowboat Sessions boat.

Welcome to my channel: / stanshappyhour
I've just spent a week crewing for Mark, the amazing bloke who has recorded more than 1,000 musicians - including me - on his narrowboat.
If you want to hear the bands featured in the film, you can do so here at Mark's channel - / @thenarrowboatsessions... .
I used to be an 80s music popstar, now I'm a waterways enthusiast, with a thing for canal boats, canal boat holidays, canal walks, river walks and discovering the gorgeous English countryside.
Thirty years ago, I was in the band The Housemartins, with my talented friends Paul Heaton, Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) and Hugh Whittaker. We had chart success with songs like Happy Hour, Caravan of Love, Build and Me And The Farmer.
But that was then. These days, my happy hours consist of family time - and making films about the UK's amazing waterways. Either on foot or at the tiller of a narrowboat. I love canals, canal boats and canal boat holidays, making films about my time on or near the water. I also love to take English countryside walks alongside rivers and canals.
Usually with my mini schnauzer Mabel and new havanese puppy Rufus. I talk sometimes, Mabel and Rufus don't. But we always have fun and we'd love you to join us - just hit the SUBSCRIBE button (please!)
#narrowboat #narrowboatsessions #canalboat

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Ah up, Stan, hope your keeping well.... nice to see you enjoying canal life!

[@clairesquared4236]

brilliant, as usual. It looks so relaxing, except the lock gates!

[@StansHappyHour]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bikkies]

This looks like such a great way to spend a few days. Thank you for sharing this unique experience.

[@StansHappyHour]

my pleasure!

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

Another great vlog Stan! Good to see you back on the boats👍

[@StansHappyHour]

Thanks 👍

[@cathhall5519]

You sat in Montys chair 😳 this is a fabulous video of old man H though 😉 it's like heaven on the boat.

[@StansHappyHour]

Glad you enjoyed it - and quite agree with you. ps. Would Monty be the original feline owner?

[@cathhall5519]

Monty was most certainly the late feline Lord of the Manor ❤️

[@philipizzard2584]

Excellent as usual thanks 🙏 which Canal are you on now

[@StansHappyHour]

None at the moment. Enjoying life on dry land. But I have got plans to get back on the canal soon...

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

Missing your boatie vlogs Stan. Are you going to be doing any more? 👍🤞