{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/660587ab53b2df001631129a/683977c65b56407fa4e6b129?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter June 2025","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/660587ab53b2df001631129a/1748596230713-099cae12-3834-44a6-9b15-ea84c6cdfece.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This month, I reveal who's to be the new boss of the Canal &amp; River Trust, talk about canal boating in France and recommend a YouTube channel for anyone into camping and outdoor activities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p>CRT new boss <a href=\"https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/newscrtchiefexec/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/newscrtchiefexec/</a></p><p>Lockies' strike <a href=\"https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/river-thames-weir-and-lockkeepers-in-strike-vote\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/river-thames-weir-and-lockkeepers-in-strike-vote</a></p><p>So'ton Boat Show <a href=\"https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.southamptonboatshow.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><u>Recent videos</u></p><p>Twiggy fibreglassing <a href=\"https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/05/25/vlog-370-stranded/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/05/25/vlog-370-stranded/</a></p><p>Canal restoration <a href=\"https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/05/20/vlog-369-phoenix-knights/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/05/20/vlog-369-phoenix-knights/</a></p><p>Propeller tests <a href=\"https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/05/10/vlog-368-prop-forward/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/05/10/vlog-368-prop-forward/</a></p><p>Tip jars <a href=\"https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Book a canal holiday! <a href=\"https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut</a></p><p><br></p><p><u>Canal events</u></p><p>Foxton <a href=\"https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/2025-waterways-festival-market-harborough\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/events/2025-waterways-festival-market-harborough</a></p><p>Stafford <a href=\"https://www.rivercanalrescue.co.uk/25th-anniversary/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.rivercanalrescue.co.uk/25th-anniversary/</a></p><p>Brinklow <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/brinklowmarina\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/brinklowmarina</a></p><p>Brentford <a href=\"https://brentfordcanalfestival.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://brentfordcanalfestival.co.uk/</a></p><p>Edinburgh <a href=\"https://edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://edinburghcanalfestival.org.uk/</a></p><p>Braunston <a href=\"https://braunstonmarina.co.uk/2025-historic-boat-rally-28th-29th-june/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://braunstonmarina.co.uk/2025-historic-boat-rally-28th-29th-june/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Archive video</p><p><a href=\"https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/30/vlog-343-the-missing-link/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2024/08/30/vlog-343-the-missing-link/</a></p><p><br></p><p>YouTube pick of the month</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@kentsurvivalgearreview586\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@kentsurvivalgearreview586</a></p>","author_name":"David Johns"}