{"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/6a6b7565248de9b0b25e9d5c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter August 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/660587ab53b2df001631129a/1785427701473-f4317f43-78a7-4d3f-846d-941c5b19aa52.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p><u>News</u></p><p>Boaters Survey <a href=\"https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/annual-boaters-survey-2026-executive-summary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/annual-boaters-survey-2026-executive-summary</a></p><p>Boater consultation <a href=\"https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boaterconsultation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boaterconsultation</a></p><p>Restoration Plan <a href=\"https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/our-cause/looking-after-canals-and-rivers/canal-restoration/restoration-resources/beginners-guide-to-canal-restoration\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/our-cause/looking-after-canals-and-rivers/canal-restoration/restoration-resources/beginners-guide-to-canal-restoration</a></p><p>Historic vessel register <a href=\"https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/registers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/registers</a></p><p>Historic boats for sale <a href=\"https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/page/vessels-sale\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/page/vessels-sale</a></p><p><br></p><p><u>Recent videos</u></p><p>Vlog 406 <a href=\"https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/07/24/vlog-406-juggernautical/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/07/24/vlog-406-juggernautical/</a></p><p>Vlog 405 <a href=\"https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/07/12/vlog-405-404-not-found/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/07/12/vlog-405-404-not-found/</a></p><p>Vlog 403 <a href=\"https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/07/01/vlog-403-high-fibre/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/07/01/vlog-403-high-fibre/</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><u>Captain's Log (canal events)</u></p><p>Standedge Tunnel <a href=\"https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/standedge-tunnel-and-visitor-centre\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/standedge-tunnel-and-visitor-centre</a></p><p>Wednesfield Festival <a href=\"https://wednesfieldcanalfestival.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://wednesfieldcanalfestival.co.uk/</a></p><p>Brownhills Festival <a href=\"https://lhcrt.org.uk/brownhills-canal-festival/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://lhcrt.org.uk/brownhills-canal-festival/</a></p><p>Canal Trader markets <a href=\"https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event-list\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event-list</a></p><p>CRT events <a href=\"https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/events/canal-events-canal-festivals?page=8&amp;start=2026-07-01&amp;end=2026-07-31\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/events/canal-events-canal-festivals?page=8&amp;start=2026-07-01&amp;end=2026-07-31</a></p><p><br></p><p><u>The Murkey Depths (archive video)</u></p><p>Standedge Tunnel trip <a href=\"https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/07/17/vlog-272-going-underground/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/07/17/vlog-272-going-underground/</a></p><p><br></p><p><u>Crow's Nest (YouTube recommendation)</u></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@webuyanymotorcaravan/videos\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@webuyanymotorcaravan/videos</a></p>","author_name":"David Johns"}