Which is the best canal for a novice narrowboater?
This is a question I’m asked often and it’s quite a hard one to answer because, by and large, the canals are all much the same when it comes to
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Live from BoatLife 2024 (replay)
Welcome to BoatLife 2024, the indoor boat show at the NEC in Birmingham! I am going to wander around the stands, in particular the inland boating section, and see what’s on offer this year.
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Vlog 323: Cupboard Love
I thought it worth getting on with something so as to get the ball rolling on the refurbishment of Twiggy, my Microplus 600 cabin cruiser.
Continue readingDealing with canal bridges
One of the other hazards, if that’s the correct word, that boaters will encounter on their travels is bridges. These occur in varying forms and for the most part, the
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Bonus video: realtime canal cruising (Slow TV)
This is a bonus video, not a vlog or suchlike but the bow-camera recording as narrowboat Nautilus Enterprise cruised from Crick Marina to Yelvertoft while we filmed for video #322. There is intentionally no commentary, just the sounds from the (electric) boat.
Continue readingSafety & security aboard a canal boat
Let us turn to the final aspect of canal life that needs addressing and that is one of security and crime. Sometimes the canals can seem dark and threatening, and
Continue readingEarning an income while living afloat
If boat life sounds idyllic – and it often is – then that can be tempered by the realities of modern life, namely employment. Only the lucky few can sit
Continue readingPets on boats: is it feasible?
Taking to the water may not simply involve human beings of course but the family pet(s) as well. Fortunately, most pets seem to adapt well to boat life, particularly dogs
Continue readingLiving afloat: the practicalities of admin!
If you make the move to a boat from living conventionally on land, there are some basic aspects of everyday life that need to be considered. An address Despite the
Continue readingCanal boating: what’s it like in different seasons?
It will not have escaped your notice that there are four seasons in the year. Each can be utterly delightful on a canal boat – or can be misery, if
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