A narrowboat story in the making
Priscilla,Queen of the Canal
Two married men, years of canal adventures, and one very deliberate plan to design, build and travel aboard our own all-electric narrowboat.
“This is what choosing your life looks like.”
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Latest adventure
Day 13: The Long Road Home
Our Canal du Midi journey concludes with the long drive home—and reflections on nearly two weeks of locks, vineyards, historic cities and slow travel.
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Our Story
Two lives. One shared adventure.
We are Adam and Chris: husbands, planners, travellers and the team behind Priscilla, Queen of the Canal.
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Discover how our shared adventures aboard Tilly Mint grew into the dream of designing, building and travelling aboard Priscilla.
Adam
Creative · filmmaker · maker
Behind the camera and always thinking about how an idea can be designed, filmed or made to work.
Chris
Strategist · planner · navigator
The route-planner and spreadsheet enthusiast helping turn a bold retirement vision into a practical plan.
The story so far — and what comes next
From borrowed boat to life aboard Priscilla.
Our past
Holidays, waterways and adventures that made canal life feel like home.
The plan
Research, inspiration and honest decisions for our future narrowboat.
The build
A detailed diary following Priscilla from specification to launch.
The journey
Life, travel and stories from the cut once we finally cast off.
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Dave & Adam
We’ve Seen the Queen! — Gayton Junction A huge shout-out to Dave and Adam at Gayton Junction on the Grand Union Canal. They called out, “We’ve seen the…
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Follow our canal adventures, restoration stories and the journey towards Priscilla's launch in 2031.