What does it really mean to live lightly, to trade walls for water, and routine for flow?
In this episode, we sit down with Ally Wilson, who has spent the past three years living aboard a wide-beam narrowboat with her husband, Tim, and their cat, Fuji.
Cruising the canals and rivers of the UK, Ally has built a life that’s equal parts adventurous, practical, and deeply peaceful.
Together, we explore the realities and rewards of life afloat: from learning how to manage power, water, and waste, to navigating canal locks and finding Wi-Fi strong enough to run a business from the boat.
Ally shares how this slower, more intentional lifestyle has reshaped her mindset, offering lessons in simplicity, patience, and presence.
It’s a conversation about freedom, balance, and what it means to create a home that moves with you.
Whether you’re curious about boat life, alternative living, or simply finding a gentler rhythm in your own world, this episode will leave you inspired to rethink what “enough” really means.
☕ Grab a cuppa, meet Fuji the boat cat, and join us for a journey that floats - both literally and figuratively.
Ally Wilson is a continuous cruiser exploring the UK’s canals and rivers on a wide-beam narrowboat with her husband Tim and their boat cat, Fuji (yes, named after the film).
After years behind cameras and computers, Ally chose a slower, waterborne life: two-week moorings, solar power, lock days, and sunrise coffees on the bow.
She shares the practical magic of life afloat - resourcefulness, routine, and the joy of waking up to a new view, while rekindling her love of photography through black-and-white film.
You can find out more about Ally and her work here:
Website: https://www.redrocketstudio.co.uk/ for the live training
Boating stuff: https://www.instagram.com/wilsonswaterywanderings
Fuji: https://www.instagram.com/fujitheboatcat
Image explorers page: http://imageexplorers.com/