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.
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.
Noted boat-builder Peter Nicholls recently turned 77 and is still hard at work. In conversation with Andrew Denny, he discusses his 50 years in the business