Bowline Knot

Bowline, Gunwale, Boatswain

Pronounced:

Bolun, Gunnel, Bosun

The Royal Navy were a bunch of hicks. That's probably why I fit in.

Couple of cool boats went through Lock 32 today

 

 

 

 

 

Sailor Rations in the 18th Century - Burgoo

This one goes out to my friend Don C.

Shantyboat Is What's Up

Check out these remote controlled locks, I know you want one

This is why we can't have nice things

Boat guest says ‘N-word’ keyed into car after canal dinner cruise in Fairport: A live band, food and friends… all while going down the Erie Canal in Fairport. Chaz Bruce hosted the event, called the “All White Boat Cruise”, with guests donning bright white clothing. He says the evening was a big hit.

 Until it wasn't.

This one goes out to my good friend, Young Andrew

This Guy Knows What's Up

Swallows & Amazons 90th Anniversary (1930-2020)

I honestly can’t remember how I came to know about the Arthur Ransome series of books. It must have been back when I was building my sailboat, and I spent hour after hour poring over sailboat stuff.

All I can tell you is that I was hooked from the get-go. Swallows and Amazons really had an effect on me; it was like childhood nostalgia distilled into a boatstruck-fever-dream.

Anyway, I own all of the books. I’ve read all of the books. You should too.

The Arthur Ransome Society

The Nancy Blackette Trust

If Not Duffers... 

Swallows and Amazons For Ever!

Cruising The Cut: A Charming YouTube channel by an English Narrowboater

Lock 32

Okay, here's some pictures of me being all action man at Lock 32. 

Here I am mooring the Colonial Belle to the wall. This photo was taken by one of the passengers on the boat.

 

And here I am making sure the gates are ready to open for another Colonial Belle sunset cruise. This photo was taken by Senior Deckhand-in-training, Jolene.