A slice of Winter Life on Narrowboat Badger

Hail to the Hive!

Winter approaches and we are bracing ourselves for our first winter aboard Badger the Narrowboat. As we intend to keep moving through winter the canal system may at times prove to be a little more challenging. Luckily for us a Christmas gift from @diveratt has arrived early in the shape of some 3D printed windlass holsters. A windlass is the 'lock key' that allows you to work the lock mechanisms letting water in and out of the canal locks to allow your boat to rise or fall accordingly. They will come in handy for real allowing us to keep our hands free climbing on and off the boat or over the lock gares. For me it will also stop me forgetting the windlass on the boat when I get off which I do regulartly.

We also need to familiarise ourselves with all the mooring spots in this area and look for a convenient mooring for unloading a friends van so we can make easy work of the upcoming badger interior conversion happening on Sunday.

Join us for a glimpse into life aboard a narrowboat in the UK