Channel: CruisingTheCut

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Description: Whether you're a solo narrowboater or have plenty of crew aboard, there's no doubt that at busy and long canal lock flights, a team of helpful volunteer lock-keepers can be a blessing to help you through. I spent a couple of days at Fradley Junction near Lichfield, talking to the volunteers as they prepare for the new boating season, and they explained what they do and why they do it. For CRT lock volunteer information, see canalrivertrust.org.uk/volunteer/ways-to-volunteer/volunteer-lock-keepers For information about how the lock gates are made, see my video here: youtube.com/watch?v=UGucbWhD5s8 Got a question? Read this! CruisingTheCut.co.uk/f-a-q Boat & Filming gear I use: CruisingTheCut.co.uk/gear Fancy a Cruising The Cut mug or t-shirt? Click here: redbubble.com/shop/ap/25978559 Twitter: twitter.com/CruisingTheCut Instagram: instagram.com/CruisingTheCut Facebook: facebook.com/CruisingTheCut Web: CruisingTheCut.co.uk Patreon: patreon.com/CruisingTheCut One-off donation: paypal.me/CruisingTheCut Theme music: "Vespers" by Topher Mohr and Alex Alena, from the YouTube music library #narrowboat #canal #cruisingthecut #narrowboats #canals #liveaboard