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Card 741 of 9722026-09-25 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-09-25

A narrowboat log built for the next crew

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A shared cruising log records trips, practical lessons, and boatkeeping details from a narrowboat on London's canals.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-25 issue.
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Shared narrowboat crews and London canal cruisers
Worth noticing
The log says entries are transcribed from a paper log after each trip; four households have shared the boat since 2021.

Field notes

The site describes a 57-foot steel boat with a cast-iron stove, shared by four households on a rota of weekends and one longer summer week. Its visible entries range from working Regent's Canal locks with a crew of two to winter stoppages on the Lee. The boat rules preserve operational reminders, including taking a windlass and a plan before stepping off at a lock.

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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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Landing page observed 2026-09-25. The live site may have changed.