Cuttings
An occasional look at the off-beat and less considered aspects of life afloat ...
Counting the hours
Although Chris Clegg is giving up boating after more than 60 years, his legacy is a single-sheet map that taught generations of boaters to measure the waterways not in miles but in time
The Last of the Hobblers
For many years the late John Whitehouse provided a helping hand at BCN locks. Andy Tidy explores his life and the role of a hobbler
The Spirits of Tooley’s
Sally of nb Craftybird finds out about the ghostly goings-on at the historic Banbury boatyard
Lost Industry
We take a look at well-known parts of the inland network where industry once thrived
Slow Travel
Paul Miles reflects on the pleasure of cruising at walking pace in an increasingly frantic world
Canals in verse
Roy McFarlane looks back on his three-year tenure as Canal Poet Laureate, in conversation with Lynne Crook
Bears from the Boat
Artist Gill Cattroll creates unique, handmade teddies aboard her 65ft narrowboat
Ovaltine Boats
With its tastefully decorated fleet of boats, beverage brand Ovaltine was once a significant canal-carrier. We explore its boating history.
Tunnel Inspections
Who checks the integrity of our waterway tunnels? Peter Simpson - Canal & River Trust’s principal engineer for its tunnels and culverts department - gives us an insight
A Canal Minstrel
Boater-musician Tom Kitching is soon to tour his new album. Laura Davis finds out about his inspiration: the UK’s distinct canal communities and living aboard a historic boat
Canal Works
Poetry and artwork inspired by the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal
Boat Names
Tony Jones discovers fascinating stories behind some interesting boat names
Man's Best Friend
Golden retriever boat dog Finlay lives afloat on the Midlands canals and has become a social media star.
Yoga afloat
May Mansfield describes how yoga has provided a path to self-discovery while living afloat
Reptiles on the waterways
Specialist Tony Jones discusses the cold-blooded creatures you might be lucky enough to see on the network
Coronation on the Cut
How working boaters celebrated the three coronations of the 20th century
Elvis Afloat
Liveaboard boater Paul Larcombe discusses his career as one of the world’s leading Elvis Presley tribute acts
Tales of Whoa
Harry Hanson considers the hard life of a canal boat horse
