@PKYo@poweredbygay.social
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Apr 30, 2026
Bobbing Boat
@PKYo@poweredbygay.social
Liveaboard boater who visits rural inland dales and small towns of England and Wales on a steel narrowboat. Sometimes folks join me. I (he/him) microblog here about canal-boating life. #nobot
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When the boat is in the water, the stern deck is about a foot (30 centimeters) above the water level.
When it's on land, it takes a substantial stepladder to board the boat.
#CanalLife #canal #board #boarding #boating #narrowboat #boat #maintenance #ladder #stepladder
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@gregc@mastodonapp.uk
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Mar 09, 2026
NorfolkGreg
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I'm a #boater, and a #blues and #gospel #musician. I dabble in #webdesign and #wildlife #photography. At least, those are the things I'm most likely to post about. Also play #boardgames in my "spare" time, but don't have much of that. I was born in 1948. Last paid full-time work: 1998. No paid part-time work since 2009. Now live on the edge of a #village on the #coast of #Norfolk, close to the #norfolkbroads. #fedi22
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We're currently in #Cheshire in our #cottage fronting the #Bridgewater #Canal
Just decided I needed a photograph to prove it when nb Vulcan passed by. Given the number of solar panels I thought it might be a #liveaboard but a few moments research revealed this website:
https://www.vulcanowners.co.uk/
which revealed it used to belong to the Challenger fleet. I recall the days when they were rivals to OwnerShips. Both companies RRare now defunct.
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@gregc@mastodonapp.uk
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Mar 06, 2026
NorfolkGreg
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I'm a #boater, and a #blues and #gospel #musician. I dabble in #webdesign and #wildlife #photography. At least, those are the things I'm most likely to post about. Also play #boardgames in my "spare" time, but don't have much of that. I was born in 1948. Last paid full-time work: 1998. No paid part-time work since 2009. Now live on the edge of a #village on the #coast of #Norfolk, close to the #norfolkbroads. #fedi22
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@mlanger@mastodon.world @PKYo@poweredbygay.social
Bobbing Boat doesn't tell the whole story of #UK #canal #boat #licencing. It's not just length, there are different rates for private boats and hire boats. And I forget the arrangements for continuously cruising #liveaboard #boaters.
I recall that the boats I owned a 1/12th shared in were classed as a #hireboat, although, typically, such boats cruised for about 48 weeks a year, while a typical holiday hire boat only cruises about 36 weeks a year, which is why I can understand the thought that length should not be the sole criteria.
It's different again on the #NorfolkBroads. Licencing is on the basis of area (length x beam) and there are multiple classes with the biggest discounts for #yachts, smaller ones for auxiliary yachts, electric powered craft and so on. Not to mention different rates for hire boats.
And just don't ask about the UK's Boat Safety Scheme! #BSS
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@goodbinary@mastodonapp.uk
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Feb 22, 2026
Gary Ismay
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Indie and freelance App developer based in the North West of England. On here as I have no friends in the real world.
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Some pictures from our stroll this afternoon. I’ve added the hashtag silentsunday, but it’s a lie, as it’s also half term so some of the walk was anything but quiet.
#photography #walking #nature #canal
#silentsunday
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@ratatosk@mastodonapp.uk
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Feb 17, 2026
Andi Chorley
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Reader. Gardener. Jazz, psychedelic music and more lover. Hiker. Photographer. Outdoor and indoor swimmer.
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My bike and I reflected in the Rochdale Canal in Miles Platting, East Manchester, near where a scene in A Taste of Honey was filmed.
#canal #RochdaleCanal #Manchester #reflections #ATasteofHoney #wintersun
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@gregc@mastodonapp.uk
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Feb 16, 2026
NorfolkGreg
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I'm a #boater, and a #blues and #gospel #musician. I dabble in #webdesign and #wildlife #photography. At least, those are the things I'm most likely to post about. Also play #boardgames in my "spare" time, but don't have much of that. I was born in 1948. Last paid full-time work: 1998. No paid part-time work since 2009. Now live on the edge of a #village on the #coast of #Norfolk, close to the #norfolkbroads. #fedi22
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We'd emailed the wonderful Liam of https://www.midlandsandcoast.co.uk/ to try to sort out a #coal delivery to #ourplace which fronts the #towpath of the #Bridgewater #Canal. I took a photo of his #boat last time we got #fuel from him. It's based the same distance on one side of #PrestonBrook #bridge as we are the other. This time I needed an emergency supply. He gave me a bag, lent me a barrow to carry it home and said he'd invoice me when he delivered all we have room to store.
As I collected the fuel the sun came out to reveal The Midlands & Coast Canal Carriers Ltd yard in all its glory.
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@gregc@mastodonapp.uk
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Feb 16, 2026
NorfolkGreg
@gregc@mastodonapp.uk
I'm a #boater, and a #blues and #gospel #musician. I dabble in #webdesign and #wildlife #photography. At least, those are the things I'm most likely to post about. Also play #boardgames in my "spare" time, but don't have much of that. I was born in 1948. Last paid full-time work: 1998. No paid part-time work since 2009. Now live on the edge of a #village on the #coast of #Norfolk, close to the #norfolkbroads. #fedi22
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Got to #Canalside #Cottages, #PrestonBrook yesterday to discover access was in the closed section of #Chester #Road. Not to worry! You can't #park in the #canal. We parked, as usual, on a nearby road.
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@ratatosk@mastodonapp.uk
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Feb 02, 2026
Andi Chorley
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Reader. Gardener. Jazz, psychedelic music and more lover. Hiker. Photographer. Outdoor and indoor swimmer.
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The "pages" of a book sculpture next to the Bridgewater Canal near Pennington Flash, Leigh, Greater Manchester
#books #sculpture #canal #PennigntonFlash #wood #BridgewaterCanal
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@Metwalkers@mastodonapp.uk
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Feb 01, 2026
Metropolitan Walkers
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The London walking community aimed at people of working age. All welcome, join us! https://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk/
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This week’s midweek walk is around the picturesque canals and rivers of east London starting at Limehouse.
https://www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk
#ramblersgb #walking #london #canal #river
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Caen Hill flight of canal locks. Kennet & Avon Canal, Devizes.
#photography #CaenHill #KennetAvon #Devizes #canal #locks
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