Stuck in a Canal Lock (Solo) | This One Really Shook Me

This journey didn’t quite go to plan…

Setting off solo on The Jolly Roger with Bonny, I make my way towards the Grindley Brook staircase locks — but things quickly take a turn when the boat becomes stuck between chambers, leaving me in a genuinely scary situation.

With the help of my mum and a fellow boater, I manage to get free and finish the staircase, but the experience leaves me shaken and having to slowly rebuild my confidence.

After a much-needed reset in the lovely market town of Whitchurch, I continue on — soloing a seemingly endless run of lift bridges (a proper faff on your own!) before finally reaching Ellesmere in time for the Christmas parade.

A mix of chaos, learning, laughter, and carrying on regardless — welcome back aboard ☠️⚓
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Thank you so much for watching. If you are new here, I'm Heidi and I live aboard my Narrowboat The Jolly Roger and travel the UK's Canals in search of Adventure. After selling my house to experience an alternative lifestyle I bought a canal boat and a camper van which as a solo female who loves to travel, gives me the best of both worlds. I have recently got myself a new addition to the crew, a fabulous companion - my little rescue dog Bonny who is an absolute joy and the perfect First Mate. I also work full time off grid from my floating home making badges and trading at canal festivals as The Narrowboat Pirate aboard The Pirate Boat.
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