Widebeam and Wellingtons

In May 2021 we picked up our fabulous 60x12.6ft wide beam 'Vivere'. Since then we have been recording our journeys, the laughs, trials and mishaps. https://m.youtube.com/c/WidebeamandWellingtons

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Boat Tour! Inside our Collingwood Widebeam

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Good morning ☀️

Not a bad view to wake up to…

Moments like this make all the boat jobs worth it 💙

#widebeam #riverthames #boatlifeuk #morningvibes

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Count Twigula is on the prowl 🧛‍♂️🐾 Wishing you all a fang-tastic Howl-o-ween! 🎃🦇 #SpookySeason #Dogula #HalloweenPup

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UK canals are struggling… droughts, floods & closures. Should we look to the Netherlands for answers? 🇳🇱💧Full video on our main channel 🎥

#CanalLife #UKWaterways #Floods #Drought #Netherlands

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🌅✨ Golden hour adventures ✨🌅

There’s nothing quite like a sunset walk through the fields – wildflowers, peace, and one very happy pup 🐾💛

Sometimes the simplest moments are the most magical.

#GoldenHour #SunsetVibes #DogWalks #NatureLovers #EveningMagic

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Twiglet’s got her cool vest on and her paws up, soaking in the sunshine on the roof of the boat.

Some dogs chase balls… ours chases optimal sunbathing conditions. 😎

#BoatDogLife #TwigletAdventures #CoolDog #CanalLife #WideBeamAndWellingtons #PawfectDay

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Epic Widebeam FAIL in Windsor!

Plus — a quick Canal Boaters for Change update.

From a day that went a bit sideways to some promising steps forward on our push for fair warranties… this one’s worth a watch!

#WidebeamLife #BoatFails #CanalBoatersForChange

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Accidentally became a nature photographer today 📸 Spotted a bright blue dragonfly and somehow didn’t scare it off with my clumsy creeping. David Attenborough, your job is safe. #WannabeWildlifePhotographer #BlurredButBeautiful

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Two years ago, we smashed a window frame on our wide beam Vivere…

…and today, we finally try to fix it.

Will the new frame fit? Will it leak?

Or will it turn into another classic canal boat DIY disaster?

Check it out and see how it all plays out! #WideBeamLife #CanalBoatDIY #BoatLifeUK #NarrowboatLife #KennetAndAvonCanal #WideBeamBoat

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Good morning! 🌞 After those long, dreary winter months, it’s easy to forget just how breathtaking the river can be… but wow, she’s showing off today! 💙 #RiverLife #MorningViews #BoatLife

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5,000 Subscribers! 🎉

We can’t believe it—our Wide Beam & Wellingtons community has grown to 5,000 subscribers! Thank you all for your support, comments, and love for life on the water. Whether you’ve been here since the start or just found us, we appreciate every one of you.

Here’s to more adventures, history, and a few Weird Canal Laws along the way!

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Good morning! 🌅 Captured this beautiful sunrise through the porthole this morning. There’s nothing quite like starting the day with such a peaceful view. Hope you all have a wonderful day ahead!

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We decided to turn the first of our mini series into a blog article too for those who prefer a read with a slight twist on the video, hope you enjoy ☺️ #newblogpost #miniseries #narrowboat #daysgoneby https://www.widebeamandwellingtons.co.uk/post/the-bizarre-rules-of-horse-drawn-boats-forgotten-laws-of-the-waterways

https://www.widebeamandwellingtons.co.uk/post/the-bizarre-rules-of-horse-drawn-boats-forgotten-laws-of-the-waterway

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🚨 New Video! 🚨

How did boaters dodge canal tolls in the past? From secret routes to sneaky tricks, find out in The Great Canal Toll Dodging Scandals! 😱💰

Watch now: 👉 https://youtu.be/vKEZCopUvk0?si=-NXg9qYoZ7B8AEO8

#WeirdCanalLaws #BoatingHistory #CanalTolls #TollDodging

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The Bizarre Rules of Horse-Drawn Boats | Weird Canal Laws You Didn’t Know!Did you know that canal horses had a speed limit? Back in the days of horse-drawn boats, strict rules governed how fast they could walk—and breaking them could land boaters in serious trouble! #narrowboat #WeirdLaws #ukwaterways full video on our YouTube channel 🎥

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Are you dreaming of life on the water or planning to buy your first canal boat? This video is your complete guide to navigating the process of buying a canal boat in the UK. Whether you’re looking for a narrowboat, wide beam, or cruiser, We will walk you through everything you need to know—from choosing the right boat type to budgeting, viewing, and essential features to consider. Watch the full video: Buying Your First Canal Boat? Watch This First! | 175

https://youtu.be/06pytq7e1AA

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A throw-back to Christmas when me and Buster were Grinches 😂🐾🐾🐶 #grinch #dogfriends #dressupdog