Boating Glossary
If you’re new to boating, there’s lots to learn, so we’ve compiled this boating glossary to help you with some of the unfamiliar terms you’ll come across.
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.
Crick Boat Show Winner Confirmed
Last month, Assist Insurance Services attended the Crick Boat Show which is one of Britain’s biggest inland waterways festival. The Crick Boat Show is a very popular event which was not able to go ahead last year because of Covid, so we were very excited to be back and exhibiting once again.
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.
Navigating Locks Safely
Knowing how to navigate locks safely is an essential part of boating. Having the experience and confidence of managing locks will not only make your boating experience safer, but also more enjoyable. Locks can be dangerous, but there are ways to make your experience in them a safer one.
A Brief History of Narrowboats
The history of narrowboats is intertwined with the history of our canals so we thought we’d take a look at this part of our industrial heritage and see how we arrived at the canals and narrowboats that we have today.
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.
The Crick Boat Show Is Back!
The Crick Boat Show is back and we’re delighted to be taking part again this year. It’s Britain’s biggest inland waterways festival and takes place from Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd August 2021 at Crick Marina in Northamptonshire.
