Why narrowboat cruising is good for your mental well-being

If you own, or part-own, a narrowboat, then you’ll know just how enjoyable it is to go cruising in your narrowboat along our inland waterways. But did you know that it’s actually good for your health?

Narrowboat Training Courses

If you’re just discovering boating or returning to it after a number of years, then taking a narrowboat training course is a good idea. If you’re an experienced boater and want to gain an accredited qualification, or realise that you’ve fallen into some bad habits, then there’s a training course to suit you too.

Narrowboat Insurance Guide

This narrowboat insurance guide is designed to help you if you’re insuring a narrowboat for the first time, or renewing your narrowboat insurance. It highlights the things that you need to think about before buying your policy.

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Wildlife On The Inland Waterways

Britain’s inland waterways and canals are superb habitat for a wide range of wildlife. Getting out in nature and exploring our waterways has been shown to benefit your mental and physical health.

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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.

Celebrating 10 years

Congratulations Laura, on your 10-year work anniversary

Today, (7th June) Laura, our Senior Business Support Consultant reached her 10-year work anniversary.

Laura started work with Assist in 2001 as a Sales Advisor before progressing to Team Leader and then to her current position as Senior Business Support Consultant.

Water Safety on Inland Waterways and Canals

Water safety on inland waterways and canals is crucial to your enjoyment when boating. As the weather gets warmer, it’s tempting to get into the water, rather than stay on it, but it’s not necessarily a good idea.

Do You Pay Council Tax If You Live On A Narrowboat?

Do you pay council tax if you live on a narrowboat? This is not as simple as it sounds. Research conducted by someone who has been in the business of building narrowboats for many years concludes that you do not have to pay council tax if you live on a narrowboat.

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.