4th September 2013
On the digital trail
Most boaters have paper maps or guides, but more and more people are using smartphones or tablets for boating, so time to look at how they work and at some of the newer developments
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3rd September 2013
Volunteers star in Manchester
Waterways supporters in the Manchester area are preparing for Operation Starburst, a major volunteer canal cleanup planned for five sites across the city’s waterways.
3rd September 2013
Caen Hill hit by emergency closures
The famous Caen Hill flight of locks at Devizes was closed for a week for emergency repairs
2nd September 2013
Sean Keefe Pedalo Tour
Sean Keefe will be touring in a pedalo on the Lancaster Canal
22nd August 2013
CRT chain gang set for London to Anderton
A team of 32 cyclists will set off on a 300-mile journey from London to the Anderton Boat Lift in late September to raise more than £35,000 for the waterways.
22nd August 2013
River boating
With water levels all over the place on the canals and rivers in this year of weird weather, we look at some hints and tips for those thinking of taking to the rivers. Text and…
20th August 2013
Hairy Help
Hairy Bikers visit national Waterways Museum
16th August 2013
Google Trekker to capture canals and rivers
Google’s Street View “Trekker” to capture nation’s canals and rivers for the first time.
16th August 2013
Which Battery?
What’s the best battery and how many do you need?
16th August 2013
Shining a light on LEDs
Early LED bulbs weren’t that great, but the new generation has warmed things up and now offer decent light as well as helping you cut your electrical power consumption
16th August 2013
Going at it alone
Some do it from choice; others from necessity. Either way, operating a narrowboat single-handed needn’t be too daunting if you take care – and follow some useful advice
