Veteran, 57, with PTSD says living on canalboat has been ‘life-changing’ for recovery

Jay Saunders was medically discharged from the Navy in 2019 due to complex PTSD (Picture: Channel 4)

The picture Jay Saunders paints of life on the canal network, or ‘on the cut’, is a wonderfully romantic one.

His PTSD assistant dog Hawke and cat Terry have the run of the narrowboat and its nearby tow path. Saunders waves at those who pass by. The continuous cruiser community is an incredibly supportive one, especially if you’re in a canal-related pickle.

And there are a fair few hiccups that cruisers can come up against: getting ...