The Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter!

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.

Links
Canal breach https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje1zpppwjgo
Canal volunteering https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/volunteer-by-water
River Clyde fees https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/news/fees-on-river-clyde-abandoned
Richard Parry https://www.crucialpr.co.uk/crucial-archive/8-releases

Latest videos
388 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/

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Video archive
France 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/@OffbeatMandarin
The Bilge, in Bruges https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/sights/canals-of-bruges

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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.

Links
Narrowboat Life Unlocked https://www.youtube.com/@NarrowboatLifeUnlocked
Locking Through Life https://www.youtube.com/@lockingthroughlife2587
CRT's breach page https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/llangollen-canal-breach
GoFundMe for stranded boaters https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-boaters
My latest videos https://www.youtube.com/@CruisingTheCut/videos
Tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/
Book a narrowboat holiday https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut
Chocolate 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
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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?

Links
CRT Commission report https://tinyurl.com/crt-commission-report
CRT response https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/endorsing-the-boat-licence-commissions-report
Licence prices https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/LicencePrices
Narrowboat Pirate https://www.youtube.com/@TheNarrowboatPirate
Anderton Boat Lift repairs https://tinyurl.com/crt-andertonboatlift2027
Electrika 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-programme

Latest videos
383B 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/

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Archive video https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2016/02/14/vlog-22-grate-expectations/

YouTube Pick of the Month https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseBlogGuide

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In this episode: sad news about a canal legend plus updates on the current state of the water shortages across the canal network.

Links
Prunella 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/notices
CRT Water FAQ https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/managing-our-water/drought/water-management-faqs
Licensing commission https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/commission-to-review-future-framework-for-boat-licensing
Facilities 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-know
CRT Annual Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/annual-report-and-accounts
Canal crocodile https://news.sky.com/story/police-in-derbyshire-solve-mystery-of-crocodile-found-in-canal-13452117

Recent videos
381B 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/

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My archive on solar power: https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/category/engineering/solar-power/

Yorkshire Pop Top Adventures https://www.youtube.com/@YorkshirePopTopAdventures

RCTA Directory https://www.rcta.org.uk/directory/
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In this episode, the continuing drought conditions (despite some rain) are causing potential havoc for many boaters, made worse by the impending winter closures for regular maintenance. Plus the usual update on what's going on on my YouTube channel.

Links
CRT drought poll https://tinyurl.com/crtdrought
CRT winter closures https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices
Vlog 379A (Gentian) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/09/20/vlog-379a-and-mondays/
Vlog 378 (Twiggy) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/09/09/vlog-378-wood-it-fit/
Vlog 377 (Twiggy) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/08/30/vlog-377-mind-the-gap/
Tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/
Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut
Wreyland's failed BSS https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/11/18/vlog-252-reg-prescott/
BoatBusters on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@boatbusters

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