Canal Connections
We talk to people who make the waterways part of their life
New Perspective
Illustrator and mural artist Holly Astle explains how moving onto a 60ft narrowboat has brought her closer than ever to the nature that inspires her work
Pick Up A Paddle
Author and paddleboarding instructor Anu Aladin looks back on her introduction to the sport and gives advice on how to get started
Reviving a Victorian Steamer
Deep in the Devon countryside, a remarkable boat-building project is taking shape
Keeping Boats Moving
In both the army and at CRT, Dan Allen has made his career out of ingenious fixes. Now, as the new director of a boatyard on the Stratford Canal, his practical flair is helping boaters every day.
Chasing the Boats
From a childhood beside the Black Country canals to a lifelong passion behind the lens, photographer Kev Maslin shares the journey that led him to document Britain’s historic narrowboats
Propelled by a Plaque
After six years, Hope and Polly Talbot Waller (aka the Windlasses) finally achieved Silver Propeller success. They relate their adventures, from becoming continuous-cruisers to visiting remote canal locations after they sold their boat
Andy Hamblin
From Constable to the canals. Artist Andy Hamblin speaks to Amelia Saxena about his career, continuous cruising and cat companion
Jo Bell
Archaeologist, poet and industrial historian Jo Bell came to wider boating attention in 2013 as the first Canal Laureate.
Floral Freedom
Boater and florist Roka tells Amelia Saxena how she combined a successful flower business with life on the river.
Coffee and Cake Boat
Novice boater Libby turned a project narrowboat into a liveaboard craft before opening a café from its unique side hatch
Craft Boaters' Workshops
The east London-based narrowboat empowering boaters through skill-sharing workshops
The Howling Barge
Video-maker and musician Paul Smith is a continuous cruiser on the Lee & Stort whose wide-beam home also serves as a popular recording and performance studio.
The Floating Farmshop
Boater and chef Naomi Cooper tells us how a jar of homemade jam launched the idea for her liveaboard life and roving business
