Stories about boats and waterways
Every four years, inland waterways craft are required to undergo a Boat Safety Scheme examination and my narrowboat was due for its test. Join me as I prepare for this, watch as the test is done, and see what the outcome was.
Continue readingWhilst it is certainly true that there are several gas-free boats on the canals, by and large, most boats do still use propane in some form or another, mainly for
Continue readingEvery four years, canal and river boats must undergo a safety check by an authorised inspector. The “BSS” remit seems to expand gently every few years as potential hazards are
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