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The Best Canal Walks This Winter

The Best Canal Walks This Winter

There’s no question that a walk by the water helps you feel refreshed and revitalized – with the added bonus of helping you burn off those mince pies! In the winter, our country’s waterways have that…

The 5 Best Sailing Watches

The 5 Best Sailing Watches

Whether you’re out sailing on the water, or just checking the time until dinner, no boat owner’s wardrobe is truly complete without a stylish sailing watch. What’s more, the list of features sailing…

Narrowboat Living in Winter: A Survival Guide

Narrowboat Living in Winter: A Survival Guide

Narrowboating, without a doubt, is one of the most idyllic lifestyles in Britain. However, it can be a little less so once winter’s subzero temperatures, dark evenings, and icy canals draw in.Staying…

3 Tips for Sailing Safely Through a Storm

3 Tips for Sailing Safely Through a Storm

With the recent changeable weather in the UK, the likelihood of finding yourself out at sea with bad weather coming in fast is a very real threat. Luckily for us, electrical storms are rather rare…

What to do if your boat is sinking

What to do if your boat is sinking

Knowing what to do if your boat is sinking is essential for all boat owners. It could be the difference between life and death for you and your crew.…

10 Ways to Make Autumn Sailing More Enjoyable

10 Ways to Make Autumn Sailing More Enjoyable

While the nights are drawing in, thoughts tend to turn towards hauling our boats out for the winter.But if you hang fire, you can enjoy some cracking boating in places which are completely overrun in…

How To Tailor Your Boat Insurance For The Perfect Fit

How To Tailor Your Boat Insurance For The Perfect Fit

Most people don’t give their boat insurance a second thought once they’ve paid the premium each year – but it can really be worth tailoring the cover for the perfect fit. This has two benefits – not…

Buying a Bigger Boat: Four Key Features to Look For

Buying a Bigger Boat: Four Key Features to Look For

Are you suffering from a case of the ‘two-foot-itus’? That irresistible desire for a bigger boat two feet longer than your current one is something that every boat owner experiences at least once in a…

Why You Need Narrowboat Insurance

Why You Need Narrowboat Insurance

Narrowboating on the UK’s canals and rivers is a great way to escape from the stresses of everyday life, and the last thing you want to think about after buying your dream craft is to wade through…