Oh, what a life! Seven days a week of gentle relaxation watching the world go by as you sip a never-ending supply of gin and tonics from the comfort of your luxurious floating home. That’s the dream but not quite the reality. Finding A Place To Moor On dry land it’s easy. The home you […]
Living on a narrowboat draws you closer to nature and the pleasures of a simple uncluttered life. Unfortunately the simple life also brings you closer to your toilet and its contents. It’s one of the few unpleasant aspects of life on board but you soon get used to it. There are two types of toilet […]
So you want to buy a narrowboat? Good on you. With your narrowboat you will have access to over 2,200 miles of navigable canals and rivers, more tranquil beer gardens than you can ever hope to visit and a unique view of urban and rural Britain not seen by many. But buying a narrowboat is […]
The notion of living on a narrowboat is, for many, escapism from the daily grind. Escapism from tedious 9-5 working days followed by household chores and too little quality time at the weekend. Narrowboat life is the cure for the stresses of modern day living. Days and nights without a care in the world surrounded […]
Narrowboat living has a certain romantic appeal. Narrowboat dwellers lead a gentle life. You can see yourself in their place. A life of leisure surrounded by beautiful countryside living on a spacious and beautifully furnished canal boat that you can move at the drop of the hat to just about anywhere on the 2,200 miles […]
This article was written for narrowboat owners but whether you own a seagoing yacht, a barge, a cruiser or a narrowboat, you still need somewhere to moor. Many, if not all of the following considerations will apply to you. There are literally hundreds of marinas to choose from. Not all of them will be able […]
Ask any deep-sea fishing enthusiast where to find the big ones, and he’ll undoubtedly respond “Bermuda!” without hesitation. The clear, warm Atlantic waters surrounding the island constitute one of the main migration routes of all the game fish that make fishing a muscle-busting sport. Among the most sought-after are black and yellow fin tuna, wahoo, […]
The most important thing to decide is what will be the end use of the boat. Are you interested in fishing (inland waterways or offshore), water-skiing, hanging out, exercise, day cruising on inland waters, coastal cruising or long distance cruising. Each of these activities points to different types of boats. Small fishing boats to be […]
