Blog Categories GeneralNarrowboat AdviceHow To Guides On NarrowboatingNews From Whilton MarinaBuying A Narrow Boat AdviceFacts about the CanalCrick Boat ShowNarrowboat Maintenace and RepairsMust Attend Boating EventsNarrow Boat ProblemsNarrowboat CruisesSelling A Narrow Boat AdviceCustomer Stories Blog Archive July 2024May 2024April 2024February 2024January 2024November 2023More... Blog Menu Blog Categories All General Narrowboat Advice How To Guides On Narrowboating News From Whilton Marina Buying A Narrow Boat Advice Facts about the Canal Crick Boat Show Narrowboat Maintenace and Repairs Must Attend Boating Events Narrow Boat Problems Narrowboat Cruises Selling A Narrow Boat Advice Customer Stories Blog Archive Most Recent July 2024May 2024April 2024February 2024January 2024November 2023October 2023August 2023July 2023May 2023March 2023January 2023December 2022May 2022March 2022January 2022November 2021September 2021July 2021More... Our favourite narrowboat vlogging channels Tue Jul 2, 2024 Youtube is a mine of information when it comes to narrowboating, so we've put just a few of our favourites Narrowboat. Youtube vloggers together in this blog to get you started. Read More Keeping your boat afloat with regular hull maintenance Fri May 31, 2024 Boats are in a constant battle with the elements and the water all around them, and therefore regular maintenance is the key to stop the water from winning!Whatever your boat is ma... Read More Are you ready for summer cruising? Tue Apr 2, 2024 Top Tips for getting ready for summer cruising on your canal boatNow the summer is here, that long narrowboat cruise will be in your thoughts. It can be a fun filled experience;&nb... Read More Places to visit along the canal Thu Feb 22, 2024 A great place to visit is Foxton Locks on the Leicester arm of the Grand Union Canal. Read More Using A Centre Rope Tue Jan 2, 2024 A correctly deployed narrowboat centre line can make a huge difference to your cruising pleasure and safety, particularly if you are a solo cruiser. Having a centre rope allows you ... Read More Mind Your Manners! - How to be a Considerate Boater Mon Nov 13, 2023 Knowing how to be a considerate boater and having a basic knowledge of what to do and what not to do on the canal will go a long way to making your time on the canal a happy and pleasurable one. Read More 5 Reasons Why Narrowboating has a positive effect on Mental Wellbeing Tue Oct 10, 2023 What is Good Mental Health Good mental health is not only feeling happy. Feelings of contentment, enjoyment, confidence and engagement with the world are all a part of mental ... Read More Re-naming your canal boat Tue Aug 29, 2023 Why are boats named?There are many reasons why boats are named, but they are mainly named for identification and communication purposes. They are also often named for sentimental, ... Read More Places to eat along the Grand Union and Oxford Canal Mon Jul 24, 2023 A brief overview of places to eat on the Grand Union and Oxford canals Read More Solar Panels Thu May 11, 2023 People regularly ask us about solar panels, and they often think that they can be quite independent with a just few panels on the roof. This, however, is not as true as people think. Read More Which Inverter Is Best For Your Boat? Fri Mar 10, 2023 The world of inverters explained to help you research and choose the best option for you and your boat. Read More Cooking on NB Contented Wed Jan 18, 2023 Wondering what to cook tonight? Why not try cooking on your stove? its easier than you think! Our lovely Jules talks through her favourite meals cooked on the stove in her boat Contented. Read More