Boating Terminology – Interiors
This blog post forms the second boating glossary in our short series. Here we aim to unravel the mysteries and explain the meaning of terms used to describe elements of the interior of a narrowboat.
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.
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.
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.
Things To Do In The School Holidays
Rivers, canals and inland waterways are easily accessible for millions of people across the UK. They are an amazing resource and provide a fantastic opportunity to explore the great outdoors and have fun during the summer holidays.
Boat Insurance Tips
If you’re insuring a boat for the first time then these boat insurance tips could help you to better understand what you’re looking for and find the right insurance to meet your needs.
Helping Your Boat Insurance Claim to go Smoothly
You’ve insured your boat, and you’re hoping that you don’t need to make a boat insurance claim. However, your boat insurance is there to protect you and here are some steps that you can take to help the process of making a claim run smoothly.
Security Devices for Trailered Boats
Security devises for trailered boats are important if you keep your boat at home and transport it by trailer every time you use it, or your boat is kept in an onshore boat storage facility.
