Autumn Narrowboat Maintenance Checklist
Regular narrowboat maintenance is essential to ensure that you operate your vessel safely and, as autumn is upon us, it’s a good time to complete those seasonal maintenance tasks.
Growing Herbs On Your Narrowboat
Herbs are the perfect plants to grow on your narrowboat as they look good, smell good and taste good too! Nothing beats adding freshly-picked herbs to enhance a dish and they’re really easy to grow.
Preventing Water Ingress In Narrowboats
It is important to prevent water ingress in your narrowboat as prevention is always better than cure. It is much easier and less costly than trying to deal with the problems that it causes.
Type Of Boats For Inland Waterways
There are many types of boats for inland waterways and canals so if you’re thinking of buying or renting a boat, then think about what you need from it.
Eight Reasons To Go Narrowboat Cruising
There are many reasons to go narrowboat cruising and if you don’t own, or part-own a narrowboat, then there are plenty of opportunities to try it out. Narrowboat hire is available from marinas around the country. You can hire a narrowboat for a day, weekend or take a week-long holiday cruising the canals and waterways of Britain.
Beginner’s Guide To Narrowboat Etiquette
Most etiquette for narrowboat users is good manners and common sense. It is mainly about being considerate to others using the waterways, staying safe and being aware of your responsibilities and liabilities.
Things To Do In The School Holidays
Rivers, canals and inland waterways are easily accessible for millions of people across the UK. They are an amazing resource and provide a fantastic opportunity to explore the great outdoors and have fun during the summer holidays.
Choosing a Marina For Your Narrowboat
Choosing a marina for your narrowboat is one of the most important decisions that you need to make before you actually buy your boat. Apart from the cost of the narrowboat it will also be one of the largest expenses.
Rediscover Inland Waterways Cruising
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.
Why narrowboat cruising is good for your mental well-being
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?
