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.

Captain Hornblower

General News

The other day I got to thinking about horns on narrowboats and if there was a code of use, after a quick google I found out that there is but I wonder how many boaters actually know about it or

Brilliant Buddleia Bush!

General News

Happened upon this fantastic Buddleia just on one side of Colt Hill Bridge, each centre flower is around a foot long! and the scent is amazing. If you're passing look out for it.

What’s In The Weed Hatch?

Canal Information

It is amazing what you find wrapped around a narrowboat propeller, so far this year we have had 2 crayfish nets, a ladies top, a jumper, a hoodie, some rope and today we found this nice combo of plastic bags,

Magna Carta Weekend Approaches

Canal Information

We are all excited about the celebrations over this weekend. The boat rally at Colt Wharf is now expecting 20 visiting boats all decorated up with bunting. We have our birds of prey display and a jam and chutney stall

Birds of Prey at Galleon Marine

Boatyard News

As part of the Magna Carta Celebrations we will be having a special birds of prey display by Simon Wilson of 'Fist Full Of Feathers'. To see some of the birds he may bring, have a look at Simon's facebook