The Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter!

In this edition, surprise news about a wharf closing unexpectedly - and a daring plan to let scuba divers practice in canal locks...LinksShip's Telegraph (News)Whitchurch breach https://www.tinyurl.com/whitchurchbreachSherborne Wharf closure: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2vy6zx565oScuba lock plan https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/scuba-lock-plan/New on the Dock (Recent videos)https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/03/30/vlog-394-home-improvements/https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/03/15/vlog-393-well-gel/https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/03/01/vlog-392-pump-out/Tip Jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Captain's Log (events)National Waterways Museum https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/national-waterways-museumFloating markets https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event-listThe Murky Depths (archive videos)https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2019/04/01/vlog-167-new-bold-tunnel/https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2017/04/01/vlog-82-important-news-update/The Bilge (final words)Charity Walk https://www.surplex.co.uk/donate

In this episode: more money for the canals; a plan for the future of boating; and a mention of motorhoming.Links:CRT report response https://tinyurl.com/crt-report-responseExtra funding https://www.gov.uk/government/news/iconic-canals-to-be-better-protected-with-65-million-investmentLlangollen breach https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/newsletter-archive/?email_id=37Chandlery closures https://www.midlandchandlers.co.uk/news/midland-chandlers-moves-to-national-delivery-modelBoat show tickets https://www.crickboatshow.com/tickets/Walsall cyanide spill https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/newsletter-archive/?email_id=13Latest videosTwiggy update https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/02/22/vlog-391-bilge-water/Things I love and loathe https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/02/11/vlog-390-list-off/BSS test day https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/02/01/vlog-389-utter-bss/My tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutArchive videoRiver Avon trip https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2017/10/04/vlog-111-memory-lane/YouTube Pick of the MonthRoaming Radfords https://www.youtube.com/@RoamingRadfords

This month, an update on the boats stranded by the Llangollen canal breach at Whitchurch; ponderings on boating during winter; and an invitation to Bruges.LinksCanal breach https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje1zpppwjgoCanal volunteering https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/volunteer-by-waterRiver Clyde fees https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/fees-on-river-clyde-abandonedRichard Parry https://www.crucialpr.co.uk/crucial-archive/8-releasesLatest videos388 DIY projects planned https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/01/21/vlog-388-task-master/387 steam boat refurbishment https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/01/10/vlog-387-hot-stuff/386 happy new year https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/01/01/vlog-386-happy-new-year/My tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday at https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutVideo archiveFrance Trip Part 1 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/10/vlog-371-cruising-le-cut/France Trip Part 2 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/20/vlog-372-leau-rider/France Trip Part 3 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/06/30/vlog-373-bon-voyage/Crow's Nest YouTube pick https://www.youtube.com/@OffbeatMandarinThe Bilge, in Bruges https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/sights/canals-of-bruges

In this episode, grim news from the Llangollen canal where a major breach has opened a giant hole in the canal and stranded two boats, with several others also affected just before Christmas.LinksNarrowboat Life Unlocked https://www.youtube.com/@NarrowboatLifeUnlockedLocking Through Life https://www.youtube.com/@lockingthroughlife2587CRT's breach page https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/llangollen-canal-breachGoFundMe for stranded boaters https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-boatersMy latest videos https://www.youtube.com/@CruisingTheCut/videosTip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a narrowboat holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutChocolate Mousse at Christmas https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/12/31/merry-christmas-and-chocolate-mousse/YouTube pick of the month https://www.youtube.com/@microfournerds

In this edition, huge news about the future of licensing for canal boats, especially relevant to those who cruise continuously without a home mooring. Plus, where in the world are you listening.. can you beat an Australia's desert?LinksCRT Commission report https://tinyurl.com/crt-commission-reportCRT response https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/endorsing-the-boat-licence-commissions-reportLicence prices https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/LicencePricesNarrowboat Pirate https://www.youtube.com/@TheNarrowboatPirateAnderton Boat Lift repairs https://tinyurl.com/crt-andertonboatlift2027Electrika show https://electrika.uk/British Marine Awards https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/news/2025/november/british-marine-announces-first-winners-all-new-british-marine-sector-association-awards-programmeLatest videos383B On the Brink https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/11/30/vlog-383b-on-the-brink/383A Tow's Company https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/11/19/vlog-383a-tows-company/382 Super Ply Guy https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/11/09/vlog-382-super-ply-guy/Tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutArchive video https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2016/02/14/vlog-22-grate-expectations/YouTube Pick of the Month https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseBlogGuide

In this episode: sad news about a canal legend plus updates on the current state of the water shortages across the canal network.LinksPrunella Scales https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/28/fawlty-towers-actor-prunella-scales-dies-at-the-age-of-93
CRT stoppages https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/noticesCRT Water FAQ https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/managing-our-water/drought/water-management-faqsLicensing commission https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/commission-to-review-future-framework-for-boat-licensingFacilities changes https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-9-oct-2025#customer-service-facilities-what-you-need-to-knowCRT Annual Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/annual-report-and-accountsCanal crocodile https://news.sky.com/story/police-in-derbyshire-solve-mystery-of-crocodile-found-in-canal-13452117Recent videos381B https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/10/26/vlog-381b-a-spring-in-my-step/381A https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/10/19/vlog-381a-polepole/380 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/10/11/vlog-380-the-best-laid-plans/
Tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecutMy archive on solar power: https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/category/engineering/solar-power/Yorkshire Pop Top Adventures https://www.youtube.com/@YorkshirePopTopAdventuresRCTA Directory https://www.rcta.org.uk/directory/