Ancient Gainsborough To Torksey Lock | Canal Boat Adventure | Ep 418
Is navigating the challenging tidal River Trent as difficult as we thought? We start in the historic town of Gainsborough, where we explore its ancient past and impressive architecture, including the famous Old Hall. We then make our careful departure from the Gainsborough pontoon, explaining how we manage the boat with the strong running tide. You will see the impressive currents of the Trent, the techniques we use to steer Happidaze, and the vigilance required to avoid floating debris.
Our route takes us past river landmarks and through varying conditions, from stretches of wide river to narrower sections and a strategic passage under the railway viaduct. We share our practical insights into navigating a tidal river, discussing the importance of timing departures for optimal water levels and flow, and how our boat's hydraulic steering performs in these dynamic environments. The episode culminates with our arrival and transition into the calm waters of Torksey Lock, marking our entry onto the Fossdyke Navigation.
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Boating Association: https://theboatingassociation.co.uk/
Try the Trent: https://trythetrent.wordpress.com/
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53° 24.000' N
0° 46.680' W
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0:00 Gainsborough's Historic Charm
0:33 Gainsborough Old Hall & Town History
2:40 Departing Gainsborough: Tidal Manoeuvre
3:14 Tidal Trent Journey Begins
4:44 River Hazards: Debris & Wind
5:08 Railway Viaduct & Tidal Strategy
6:47 River Views & Wildlife
8:06 Tidal Trent Navigation & Conditions
10:17 Roman Ford & River Features
12:13 Arriving at Torksey Lock: Canal Transition
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Is navigating the challenging tidal River Trent as difficult as we thought? We start in the historic town of Gainsborough, where we explore its ancient past and impressive architecture, including the famous Old Hall. We then make our careful departure from the Gainsborough pontoon, explaining how we manage the boat with the strong running tide. You will see the impressive currents of the Trent, the techniques we use to steer Happidaze, and the vigilance required to avoid floating debris.
Our route takes us past river landmarks and through varying conditions, from stretches of wide river to narrower sections and a strategic passage under the railway viaduct. We share our practical insights into navigating a tidal river, discussing the importance of timing departures for optimal water levels and flow, and how our boat’s hydraulic steering performs in these dynamic environments. The episode culminates with our arrival and transition into the calm waters of Torksey Lock, marking our entry onto the Fossdyke Navigation.
Thank you for watching! Please COMMENT, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, it helps us get noticed. 🙏
Support our work
🎞️ https://followtheboat.com/pub/
😊 LET’S CONNECT!
https://discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE
https://www.facebook.com/followtheboat/
https://www.instagram.com/followtheboat/
📷Jamie’s Photography – https://jamiefurlong.com
Followtheboat Live – @followtheboatlive
🔗 LINKS IN THIS VIDEO:
Boating Association: https://theboatingassociation.co.uk/
Try the Trent: https://trythetrent.wordpress.com/
Fund Britain’s Waterways: https://waterways.org.uk/waterways/sites/fund-britains-waterways-overview
https://www.youtube.com/@UC_ROBJ6rpm_41BSmu-Glf2Q
USEFUL PLAYLISTS:
🏞️https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXP5VlTBa4OvRg2KfYRqM6K8&si=T4_70xgUm_z8qAzT
🎬https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoE3FmplhAXOldLfhuOabS98hpDoznn9r
🛒 FTB MERCH
https://followtheboat.com/shop
🎹 Music from Epidemic Sound
https://www.youtube.com/@epidemicsound
🛥️ OUR BOAT
57ft widebeam canal boat (similar to, but wider than, a narrowboat 😀)
Builder: @bluewaterboatbuilder
https://www.youtube.com/@bluewaterboatbuilder
🗺️LOCATION
Gainsborough
53° 24.000′ N
0° 46.680′ W
https://w3w.co/weaned.fulfilled.barrel
0:00 Gainsborough’s Historic Charm
0:33 Gainsborough Old Hall & Town History
2:40 Departing Gainsborough: Tidal Manoeuvre
3:14 Tidal Trent Journey Begins
4:44 River Hazards: Debris & Wind
5:08 Railway Viaduct & Tidal Strategy
6:47 River Views & Wildlife
8:06 Tidal Trent Navigation & Conditions
10:17 Roman Ford & River Features
12:13 Arriving at Torksey Lock: Canal Transition
#widebeam #canal #boatlife
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