Show Notes
In this episode: are the canals doomed once more? Enjoy them in the meantime then with lots of summer events.
Links Water crisis https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/iwa-navigation-committee-news-2605 Slaithwaite Reservoir http://www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/slaithwaite-reservoir
Recent videos Twiggy's transom core https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/05/20/vlog-399-the-transom-of-the-opera/ Weekend aboard, Day 2 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/05/10/vlog-398-immersion-therapy/ Weekend aboard, Day 1 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/05/01/vlog-397-nap-time/ Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/
Events Ellesmere Port https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/events/canal-events-canal-festivals/2026-06-13-50th-anniversary-celebrations Edinburgh Canal Festival https://edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk/ Brentford Festival https://brentfordcanalfestival.co.uk/ Braunston Rally https://www.braunstonmarina.co.uk/historic-boat-rally Ware Festival https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/ware-boat-festival Floating markets https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event-list
Archive video Braunston rally https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2016/07/04/vlog-50-golden-oldies/
YouTube recommendation BBC Archive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAszByoXroY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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