Show Notes
In this edition; the continued hot weather leads to official drought and multiple canal closures and restrictions. Plus the CRT want boaters' help in planning for the future.
Links News Boaters Survey https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/annual-boaters-survey-2026-executive-summary Boater consultation https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boaterconsultation Restoration Plan https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/our-cause/looking-after-canals-and-rivers/canal-restoration/restoration-resources/beginners-guide-to-canal-restoration Historic vessel register https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/registers Historic boats for sale https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/page/vessels-sale
Recent videos Vlog 406 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/07/24/vlog-406-juggernautical/ Vlog 405 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/07/12/vlog-405-404-not-found/ Vlog 403 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/07/01/vlog-403-high-fibre/ Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/
Captain's Log (canal events) Standedge Tunnel https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/standedge-tunnel-and-visitor-centre Wednesfield Festival https://wednesfieldcanalfestival.co.uk/ Brownhills Festival https://lhcrt.org.uk/brownhills-canal-festival/ Canal Trader markets https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event-list CRT events https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/events/canal-events-canal-festivals?page=8&start=2026-07-01&end=2026-07-31
The Murkey Depths (archive video) Standedge Tunnel trip https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/07/17/vlog-272-going-underground/
Crow's Nest (YouTube recommendation) https://www.youtube.com/@webuyanymotorcaravan/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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