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
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…
The 5 Best Narrowboat Hacks
There’s nothing more idyllic than cruising along on your narrowboat and enjoying the British scenery. However, just like every way of life, narrowboats can come with their own problems. But, where…
What to do When Your Boat is Sinking
Something is seriously wrong and you’re taking on water fast. Time is of the essence, so what do you do? The most important thing is to stay calm and not panic. Keep in mind these simple steps if your…
The Shakedown Cruise: Breaking in a New Boat
Buying a new boat is one of the most exciting days of your boating life. But it can also be a bit daunting – how do you know that your new pride and joy is going to behave?Now, by new we mean…
Getting Your Boat Back in the Water
This is an exciting time of year – not only are the green shoots starting to nose their way out of the ground, but it’s almost launch time again!To make sure all goes smoothly and your boat ends up…
The BEST Tips For Single Handed Sailing
Single handed sailing is one of the greatest joys you can experience while boating. Control, freedom, power. It’s got it all. But there are also some risks involved. Here are our best tips for staying…
Sail Somewhere New This Year
With a new boating season upon us, the time comes to make plans for the year. But why not make it your aim to sail somewhere new this season?One of the main attractions of boating is that it offers…
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…
Why Narrowboating is the BEST Way to see Britain
You can travel the country by plane, train, car, bike or caravan – but none compare to seeing the UK by narrowboat. There are over 2,000 miles of navigable inland waterways to choose from, all with…
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