Show Notes
In this episode: a major closure on one of the best-known sections of the canal network; water shortages mean a canal in south Wales could run dry; and good news for a historic boat restoration.
LINKS Tardebigge closure https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/emergency-repairs-for-our-longest-canal-lock-flight Mon & Brec petition https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246570 Mon & Bec running dry https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx208nj454ro Boaters' survey https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/commission-to-review-future-framework-for-boat-licensing Puffer restoration https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/national-heritage-memorial-fund-grant-to-save-waterways-museums-rare-steamboat Vlog 363 First cruise on Gentian https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/03/22/vlog-363-the-lincs-effect/ Vlog 362 Throttle fix https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/03/19/vlog-362a-full-throttle/ Tip-jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/ Book a narrowboat holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut Archive vlog (River Trent) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2020/10/12/vlog-230-little-ships/ "Not Economically Viable" on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@noteconomicallyviable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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