NEWS

Below are some of our experiences, information bulletins, happy moments, funny stories and more. Narrowboats are our passion and we want to share them with you.

Could this be the best year for boating yet?

Canal Information

With all the rain we have been having lately, the Basingstoke Canal is full of water, which is unusual for this time of year. This means that holidaying in August and September allows boaters on a weeks holiday to explore

Government funding cuts put future of nation’s historic canals at risk

General News

We are issuing a stark warning that government funding cuts mean our much-loved canal network is at risk of closures. Threatening the future of canals Following today’s announcement from the Government, we are issuing a stark warning that a reduction in grant

New Website & Booking System

General News

A few months ago we added a new online booking system for our small boats; kayaks, canoes, rowboats and electric boats. It has proved very successful and has addressed the issue where we could not take forward bookings for boats.

Boat Safety Scheme (BSS)

Boat Builds, Fixtures & Fittings

All our boats undergo an in depth boat safety check every 4 years. We have just had Holly and Teasel tested by Ben Greene (Boat Safety Examiner) and they passed with one little job required to sort out a section

Juniper improvement works 2023

Boat Builds, Fixtures & Fittings

This year Juniper will have fresh paintwork and new canvas front windows, which can be unzipped. We are also fitting new lighting, a solar panel and new batteries to ensure you have plenty of power to hand for everything on

Juniper Day Narrowboat in New Livery

Boat Builds, Fixtures & Fittings

Our new dayboat 'Juniper' has been painted with our logo to bring her into our fleet. If you are looking for a taster to see what narrowboats are like to spend the day on she is the perfect way to