Day 2: Solo Narrowboating Adventures: Locks, Challenges, and Canal Life

A continuation of my cruise to my new narrowboat mooring.

👉 Day three of my adventures can be found here -    • Day 3 Narrowboat Adventure: Tight Loc...  

Join me as I embark on my first solo narrowboat cruise.

In this episode:
I almost leave something important behind on the towpath (oops!).
My first solo attempt at navigating locks — did I manage, or did I cheat my way through?
I pass through the bustling Braunston area, the heart of canal boating, with its stunning bridges, historic boats, and vibrant marina life.
I have a rather clumsy attempt at turning onto a new stretch of canal — it turns out it’s harder than it looks!
I leave the Grand Union for the Oxford Canal, where the scenery takes on a new character.

This is day two of my three-day journey to move my narrowboat from Whilton to its new home in Cropredy Marina. The trip involves 30 miles, 30 locks, and many opportunities to make mistakes.

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