Boating tips and hacks are the best cheats, bar none.
And as boaters, we learn a hack or two as we become more experienced. We pick up handy tips along the way that make life seem simpler.
Well, …
by markweir
Boating tips and hacks are the best cheats, bar none.
And as boaters, we learn a hack or two as we become more experienced. We pick up handy tips along the way that make life seem simpler.
Well, …
by markweir
Narrowboats are long thin tubes of steel. Heavy, slow and awkwardly shaped… they’re easy to drive, right?
Well, actually, yes. And quite gracefully, once you master a few basics.
Standing on the stern of a 70-foot narrowboat can be …
by markweir
Ever been for a run without your running shoes, or tried fishing without a rod? Of course not.
Well, try traveling the canals of the UK without a windlass. Without it, locks, swing bridges and lift bridges would be impossible …
by markweir
Gelcoat is essential to maintain your boat’s look and sea-worthiness. Gelcoat isn’t just a pretty resin that makes the vessel look nice; it protects the fiberglass surface and acts as a barrier to water absorption.
It’s like the …
by markweir
Cold nights, damp mornings and snow, lots of snow.
Come on, let’s get real. Living on a canal boat in winter is a challenge.
Along with it brings extra clothing, mud, slippery surfaces and careful planning, down to the smallest …
by markweir
by markweir
Narrowboats are a design throwback from a world long gone.
But they’re loved by a new generation of boaters, eager to keep the spirit of canal boating alive.
These traditional boats stem from the industrial revolution, and they’re …
by markweir
I’ve had so many great times messing about in my canal boat, but really… how often do we stop and consider the dangers?
Okay, I admit canal travel is in no way comparable to the dangers of bluewater ocean …
by markweir
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” — Alfred Wainwright
Days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder; it could be time to pack away those deck shoes and T-shirts and think about winter boating …
by markweir
Canals and rivers lure me to them.
Wherever I am in the world, I find myself seeking out the nearest canal.
I want to feel the history that surrounds them. Let’s not forget these waterways were once the industrial …