8th March 2018
Boat test: work, rest and play with this 60ft Elgin
Relocating to the other end of the country and becoming a liveaboard is a big change – but this bespoke 60ft semi-trad is designed to ease the transition
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7th February 2018
Boat Test: the 200 club (Fantasia II)
This boat marks a milestone for Aintree boats. Not only that, the 52ft semi-trad showcases all their craft at a remarkable price
25th January 2018
Waterside wildlife: moss
“The amphibians of the plant world”, mosses live on land but depend on water to reproduce. Commonly found in wooded areas, the edges of streams and my lawn, mosses can grow anywhere in cool, damp,…
2nd January 2018
Boat Test: Short and sweet
This lovely narrow-boat style widebeam delivers the ultimate retirement bolt-hole for its new owners
2nd January 2018
Me & My Boats: On the wild side
School holidays means time for the annual family pilgrimage on the Thames for Sarah Mackfall and Richard Harrison
5th December 2017
Restoration: Pocklington Canal progress
East Yorkshire’s Pocklington Canal restoration has been rather a ‘stop / go’ project over the years. But now things are finally coming together, with a reopening in prospect
5th December 2017
Boat Test: Sonoma
What makes a boat truly stand out from the crowd? Sometimes you just need a little finesse
1st November 2017
The Boat Test: Powering to the future
If we said the batteries on this Braidbar cost £15k (and that’s just for three) you’d probably think it’s a misprint, but it isn’t and there’s a good reason why so much has been spent…
1st November 2017
Derby Canal restoration: putting plans into practice
There are some impressive plans for restoring the Derby Canal - including a remarkable boat lift - but now, the Canal Trust believes it’s on the point of turning them into physical progress
31st October 2017
Heating your narrowboat efficiently and comfortably
A big consideration for boat owners is heating method. Simon Sharp from Funky Heat offers some invaluable advice on a new alternative
3rd October 2017
Great Canal Walk: Bound for Braunston
Following another successful Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally this summer, we’ve put together a walk with a choice of distances, all of which take in this village at the heart of the canal system
