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How to Winterize My Narrowboat   As the days shorten, narrowboat owners must turn their thoughts to winterization. So let’s learn How to Winterize Your Narrowboat Winterizing your narrowboat is crucial to protect it from the cold and dampness of

Will I Be OK if Lightning Strikes My Narrowboat?   We have all asked ourselves at some point what would happen if lightning hit my narrowboat while I was in it? Would I be safe? If lightning strikes a steel

Preparing for a Storm on a Narrowboat   Navigating the canals in a narrowboat is an experience that brings both rewards and challenges. One of these challenges is the unpredictable British weather. While storms on canals may not pose the

Galvanic Isolators and Their Importance on Narrowboats Protecting your narrowboat from the silent menace of corrosion is crucial, especially when hooked to shore power. Learn about galvanic isolators and how this essential device shields your boat from potential damage, ensuring

Living on a Narrowboat in Winter!   Living on a narrowboat can be a rewarding and unique experience, offering the allure of a slower pace of life, a close connection with nature, and the flexibility to change your scenery at

The Abandoned Canals of Britain   The vast canal network of the UK is a testament to the nation’s industrial heritage. While many canals continue to bustle with activity and serve recreational boaters, there exists a hidden world of abandoned

Ghosts on the Canals   In the heart of the United Kingdom, an ancient tapestry of canals sprawls across the landscape, bearing witness to countless stories from ages past. These inland waterways, once reverberating with the hustle of trade, boatmen’s

Robbie Cumming: The Canal Boat Diaries Robbie Cumming is a narrowboater, presenter, filmmaker, editor and music composer who has become a household name for many fans of canal boat life. He is the star of BBC Four’s Canal Boat Diaries, a vlog-style documentary

Longest Lock Flights Over 20 Locks How many have you traversed? Prepare to explore the UK’s longest canal lock flights, where history and engineering marvels converge. From the impressive Caen Hill Locks to the record-setting Tardebigge Flight, our article on

The Middlewich Fab Festival   The Middlewich Folk and Boat Festival is an annual event that celebrates the rich canal heritage of the town of Middlewich, located in the heart of Cheshire, England. The canal festival takes place each year

What Is Diesel Bug? Also known as microbial contamination, is a common problem in diesel fuel systems. It is caused by the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, in the fuel tank. These microorganisms can clog filters, corrode

  The Man Monkey that has been haunting the canals of the UK for centuries. The Shropshire Man Monkey is a cryptid – that is, a creature not really considered to exist by conventional science but that influences legends nevertheless