A Calm, Beautiful Day for a Big Change

The day itself couldn’t have been more fitting.

There was still a little chill in the air, but the weather was beautiful—clear skies, quiet surroundings, and that same peaceful atmosphere that first drew me to this place. Every time I come here, I feel more convinced that this is exactly the change I’ve been needing.

The boat sits in a truly idyllic part of Scotland. Surrounded by nature, tucked beside the canal, with fields, trees, and little details everywhere that make the place feel alive and grounded. It’s hard to explain properly unless you experience it for yourself.

Even before getting to the paperwork, just standing there in that calm environment made everything feel right.

Finalising the Deal

Today was the day everything became official.

Money transferred. Documents exchanged. The bill of sale signed.

There were also a few practical things to sort out—changing over insurance, arranging licensing, speaking with Scottish Canals, and updating records because I’ll be changing the name of the boat.

Their new boat will take over the current name, while mine will soon begin a new chapter under a different identity.

Sarang.

I’ll explain the meaning behind the name properly in a future post or video, but it’s a name that means a great deal to me personally.

Learning a Completely New Way of Living

One thing becoming very clear already is that owning a narrowboat is not just about buying a home—it’s learning an entirely different system of living.

Water management, batteries, shore power, engines, maintenance, licences, moorings—it’s a completely new world.

Thankfully, the current owner has kindly offered to spend some time showing me how everything works. A sort of unofficial “narrowboat workshop” before they move onto their new boat. I’m incredibly grateful for that because right now, I’ll admit it openly—I don’t know what I’m doing yet.

But that’s part of the excitement too.

The Transition Ahead

If all goes to plan, the current owners should receive their new boat around the 27th of May, which means I’ll likely begin moving onboard shortly after that.

The first month will probably involve a lot of travelling back and forth between the boat and my flat while I gradually settle in. There’s still a lot to organise, a lot to learn, and a lot to decide.

But mentally, something has already changed.

The idea has become reality.

Butterflies and Big Changes

Driving home afterwards felt strange.

I kept thinking: I own a narrowboat now.

There’s excitement, definitely. But also nerves. Butterflies. That strange feeling when you realise your life is about to head in a completely different direction.

And honestly, I welcome it.

I’ve spent so long living in conventional spaces, conventional routines, conventional expectations. This feels like the start of something far more personal. Slower. Simpler. More intentional.

Not easier, necessarily—but more meaningful.

What Comes Next

Hopefully, in the next video or blog post, I’ll finally be able to take you onboard properly and show you around the inside of the boat.

There are already ideas forming in my mind:

• Layout changes
• Storage solutions
• A shower installation
• Life onboard systems
• Making the space feel like home

How quickly any of that happens will depend on time, money, and experience—but for now, I’m just allowing myself to enjoy this moment.

Because today was a milestone.

Not just buying a boat.

But beginning a completely new chapter of life.

And for the first time in a long time, that feels incredibly exciting.