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Take a look at the latest blogs and features about all things boating.

Boating holidays in winter
If you're considering hiring a narrowboat in winter, here are some of the things you need to think about.
22 October 2025
Top six leafy canals to cruise this autumn
Autumn is just around the corner, and with the leaves changing colour and the banks and hedgerows abuzz with wildlife, it’s the perfect time to take a canal boat holiday.
28 July 2025
Nine things to do on a canal boat holiday
Booked a boating holiday? Make the most of your canal adventure with our suggestions of things to do.
16 April 2025
Top of the locks
Here’s a top 10 celebration of some of the most iconic and unusual locks on our canals
5 March 2025
Top 10 most popular canal boat names
With around 35,000 boats on our canals and rivers, it’s no surprise that there is some doubling up of names. Here are the 10 most popular boat names on our waters – does yours make the list?
27 February 2025
What’s your canal boat name?
Names are more than just a means to identify a boat. They reflect the character of the vessel, and every boater takes pride in their boat’s name.
25 February 2025
5 tasks to get your boat spring ready
With brighter mornings, longer evenings and sunnier days coming our way, now is the perfect time to get your boat ready for spring and summer.
17 February 2025
7 cruises for boats with kids on board
Our canals are lined with exciting adventures for kids – from taking a turn at the tiller to helping with the locks or playing amid canalside nature, as well as local attractions and historic cities.
10 January 2025
Going above and beyond on the Grand Union Canal
In September, George Dickinson took home our ‘Clive Porter Values’ award for his contribution to a boating community scheme in Northamptonshire.
22 November 2024
5 boating routes to see wildlife
From ducks to dormice, our once-industrial canals are now busy with creatures, great and small.
11 November 2024

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