Did you used to enjoy inland waterways cruising, then life just got in the way? Or have you taken a cruising holiday in the past and thought you’d like to do it again? Now is a great time to rekindle your interest in cruising the inland waterways of the UK.
If you own, or part-own, a narrowboat, then you’ll know just how enjoyable it is to go cruising in your narrowboat along our inland waterways. But did you know that it’s actually good for your health?
If you’re just discovering boating or returning to it after a number of years, then taking a narrowboat training course is a good idea. If you’re an experienced boater and want to gain an accredited qualification, or realise that you’ve fallen into some bad habits, then there’s a training course to suit you too.
This narrowboat insurance guide is designed to help you if you’re insuring a narrowboat for the first time, or renewing your narrowboat insurance. It highlights the things that you need to think about before buying your policy.
If you’re insuring a boat for the first time then these boat insurance tips could help you to better understand what you’re looking for and find the right insurance to meet your needs.
Water safety on inland waterways and canals is crucial to your enjoyment when boating. As the weather gets warmer, it’s tempting to get into the water, rather than stay on it, but it’s not necessarily a good idea.
Do you pay council tax if you live on a narrowboat? This is not as simple as it sounds. Research conducted by someone who has been in the business of building narrowboats for many years concludes that you do not have to pay council tax if you live on a narrowboat.
You’ve insured your boat, and you’re hoping that you don’t need to make a boat insurance claim. However, your boat insurance is there to protect you and here are some steps that you can take to help the process of making a claim run smoothly.
In choosing insurance for your boat, the type of storage you opt for is important. Keeping your boat secure and safe can be done in many different locations. The more secure, of course, the better.
