That everyone dreams of living on a boat. Whenever I have mentioned that I lived on a boat, a surprising amount of people would admit to me, quietly as if it was some dark secret, that they’ve always harboured the same ambition. Many similar questions might then follow – and this list will answer a few of them. But know you will be literally living the dream. It’s not for everyone but it’s a wonderful experience and we can help you decide if it is for you! How to use a wood burning stove. All boaters know the experience of returning to a cold boat after a wintery weekend away. However, it is ..read more

When news of the global pandemic first surfaced, I had no idea how it might impact on the waterways and how we support our clients. Would extra restrictions mean people prefer to stay at home and wait until things were easier, or would they still try to escape? Would it become harder to live afloat – with new stoppages stranding clients in obscure places, or easier – due to workers having more time at home to tend the fire and sort supplies? How might it affect our maintenance and upgrading plans? Would people be able to get the healthcare they need? After all, one survey recently found that l ..read more

You might be wondering how Covid-19 has affected life on the waterways. Restrictions on boat movement were lifted on 12th April. You’re currently able to cruise freely and stay overnight on your boat, or a holiday hire boat, as long as you are one household or support bubble. There are still restrictions on mingling inside the boat until at least 17 May. After then and subject to any further announcements, you’ll hopefully be able to have up to six people or two households aboard. Further details can be found here at the Canal and River Trust’s website. If you’re thinking of coming to the UK f ..read more

Very happy to announce that we’ve added Grey Nomad and Peter Pan for 2021. Do have a look at their brochures and let us know what you think. We’ve set them both up with everything you need to make the transition to the ‘liveaboard’ life! Perhaps you’ve been thinking about an adventure to go on as life gradually begins to return to normal. Maybe you’ve always wanted to live on a canal boat or explore the unique waterways of England and Wales, or perhaps you’ve just decided that now is the time to escape the rat race and you want to liveaboard permanently. Maybe you’ve rented canal boat on short ..read more