Are you new to canal boating? These simple tips will ensure that your first narrowboat cruise goes smoothly, and that you impress your crew with your amazing lock operating skills!Read more ›
Are you looking for a family holiday with a difference? Beautiful scenery and quality time together? Want to explore new places and learn to work a lock? A narrowboat holiday could be just what you and your family need. When…Read more ›
Are you completely new to narrowboating? Is there a right and a wrong way to tie the ropes? Can cruising at three miles per hour ever really be dangerous? Don’t worry. A few pro tips can stop you from making…Read more ›
Is it difficult to go round corners? What happens if you run aground? How do you turn a 70 foot narrowboat around? Let us share zen and the art of narrowboat handling with you. Steering a holiday boat on the…Read more ›
Can exploring a new rural landscape rescue you from a mental health crisis? Maybe. Richard Mabey’s book ‘Nature Cure’, describes his recovery from severe depression through walking, watching and writing about the Eastern region’s beautiful landscapes. Richard Mabey is…Read more ›
Are you new to narrowboating? Are you planning your first canal boat holiday? Do you want to be well-prepared before you set off? Let us share a few insider secrets that every new boater should know. These simple safety tips…Read more ›
Are you new to narrowboating? Are you wondering if it’s difficult to learn the ropes? Will you be nervous about turning the boat, or mooring? “Don’t worry. It will definitely be OK” When somebody asks me what it’s like to…Read more ›
Want to discover new books without leaving your home? Want to try before you buy, at no cost to you? Heard about eBooks, but are unfamiliar with the technology? This simple guide to using Google Books could be the answer…Read more ›
Are you looking for a dog-friendly holiday? Have you seen our pet-friendly boats? Want to explore some pretty new dog-walking routes? If you’re wondering if you can even take your dog on a narrowboat then Fox Boats could be just…Read more ›
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