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The Sumpners Afloat

Adventures on "Old Nick" – an Ortomarine-built, Vetus powered Electric Serial Hybrid Narrowboat

Equipment, General

Hanging Around

April 2, 2023

I do so love a title that can be interpreted two ways. And this is a prime example! The first […]

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General, Uncategorized

A Change is Gonna Come

March 10, 2023

Given reasonable luck, we should be leaving Droitwich the week after next. It has come rushing up very quickly so […]

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Baking/Cooking, Cruising

Take Me to the River

May 17, 2022

The start of our journey along the River Avon – Leg 1 – Tewkesbury to Pershore The River Avon. What […]

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Cruising

Summer Holiday

May 9, 2022

The first leg of our 2022 cruise. Last year, we were late leaving Droitwich Spa Marina because we were helping […]

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Cruising

Let Me Entertain You

May 24, 2021

A post about our first guests aboard Old Nick This weekend saw us welcoming our very first overnight guests on […]

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Cruising, Technical

Homeward Bound

May 6, 2021

NEW – Electric Narrowboat Trials Event Old Nick is very excited to be taking part in the UK’s first Electric […]

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Cruising

Spring, Spring, Spring

April 7, 2021

March 29th – the first day of the beginning of the relaxation of lockdown had finally dawned. CRTs advice was […]

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