I have been asked several times lately about how my UK canal adventure started. After 6 years of telling the story I thought I could post something that I wrote after my first summer to help explain some of it. It’s not really about the why, more about the how. I’m not even clear on the why, it was partly a way to keep boating without the stress and partly just wanting to do something different in a different place.
So, here is a copy of an article I wrote after my first summer, in 2018. It was published in Water Ways World, a glossy magazine that covers all aspects of the inland canal system. If you have any interest in this world, it’s a great resource and is available online at waterwaysworld.com.
I think many of you have seen this article so I’m sorry for the repeat. I’ve also written a couple of shorter ones for an online magazine which I’ll be sharing in the future.
A Canuck on the Cut 
Hi Doug,
Thanks for the refresher article. Great stuff!
When are you heading over to Blighty this year? This will be our 5th year, and we originally had designs to sell up and change direction, but the upgrading to fold-up e-bikes has changed our minds for a year or two. Such a difference! We’ll travel on the boat for sure and are heading south this year, but plan on keeping her as a “cottage” in future, as it’s conveniently located in the centre of England in a beautiful marina. We can use trains to visit Scotland and other parts of England easily and flights are cheap to Ireland and the continent. So many adventures to embrace! Have a good season and take care.
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Cheers,
Hilary
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Thanks Hilary! Glad to hear you’re not leaving the cut behind completely. I’ll be going over in early May and heading to London.
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