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.
It is important to prevent water ingress in your narrowboat as prevention is always better than cure. It is much easier and less costly than trying to deal with the problems that it causes.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Choosing a marina for your narrowboat is one of the most important decisions that you need to make before you actually buy your boat. Apart from the cost of the narrowboat it will also be one of the largest expenses.
Did you used to enjoy inland waterways cruising, then life just got in the way? Or have you taken a cruising holiday in the past and thought you’d like to do it again? Now is a great time to rekindle your interest in cruising the inland waterways of the UK.
