FTBMates: Four Days To Go…
For FTBMates: we need to get to Boston to catch our window to cross The Wash, so we take you through some pretty country villages along the way.
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For FTBMates: Our Most Challenging Leg Yet
Canal boating is pretty relaxing, especially compared with sailing. There was one hurdle we were not looking forward to, however, and that time has come
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Squeezing A Widebeam Canal Boat Through The Glory Hole
Can you fit a widebeam canal boat through Lincoln’s Glory Hole? We’re about to find out, but not before showing you this underrated city’s highlights.
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Why Lincoln Is A Must-Visit: From Steep Hill to the Cathedral Roof
Think Lincolnshire is just flat farmland? Discover the historic city of Lincoln, featuring Steep Hill, Lincoln Cathedral and its roof tour, plus the Magna Carta.
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Gainsborough to Torksey: Stills From The Trent
Some stills from our River Trent trip from historic Gainsborough to Torksey Lock
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From Historic Gainsborough to Torksey Lock: Our Tidal Trent Continuation
We continue further upstream to Torksey Lock, where we transition from the tidal river into the calmer waters of the Fossdyke Navigation
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Our Email Is Now Coming To You On Saturdays
Our emails are now going out on Saturday so you get our videos early
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FTBMates: We Complete The River Trent!
Did you know that Gainsborough was the capital of England?
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Tidal Trent Triumph: Our Journey from Keadby to Gainsborough
Our first leg of The Trent was always going to be the most challenging: navigating from Keadby Lock all the way to Gainsborough.
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FTBMates: Is Our Hydraulic Steering Going To Be A Problem?
Jamie’s biggest worry was the hydraulic steering and how well or badly it would perform in the tidal rivers. Now you can find out how it went…
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Calculating Tides For Successful Navigation of the River Trent
Navigating the River Trent by canal boat means accurate tidal calculations and getting through the Keadby Lock.
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FTBMATES: We’re Back To Calculating The Tides
Mates early viewing: as we prepare for The Trent, we need to return to the classroom and study the tides once more
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Problems With Vazon Bridge and Keadby Lock
We encounter two major problems on the Stainforth and Keadby Canal: Vazon Bridge and Keadby Lock. What happened?
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FTBMates: Everything’s Conspiring Against Us!
Two pieces of engineering marvels are conspiring against us. It looks like we may get stuck…
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We’ve Achieved Complete Independence
As sailors, we lived completely independently on the open oceans. Can we do the same on the canals of the UK?
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