January 2021 issue
On the January 2021 cover ... Narrowboats moored on a frozen Llangollen Canal at Ellesmere, Shropshire
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A Crafted Semi-cruiser
Boat Review
For the past seven years, Smithwood Narrowboats has been quietly producing bespoke narrowboats with stunning wooden interiors. Mark Langley examines the most recent example
Out With the Bath Water
Avon Rescue
Sarah Henshaw investigates the Avon sluice gate failure that saw the biggest boat rescue in recent history
The Difficult Second Series
Canal Boat Diaries
TV presenter Robbie Cumming and producer Stuart Woodman discuss the making of part two of Canal Boat Diaries amid Covid-19 restrictions
Hear Robbie Cumming in converstaion with Bobby Cowling in Episode 2 of the Waterways World Podcast
WW Guide to Cruising the South Pennine Ring
Rugged scenery, grand engineering and locks galore characterise this spectacular route across northern England. James Francis Fox gets ready to wield his windlass
The White Stuff
Looking Back
He’s been variously hailed an engineering genius and the conduit for New York’s sensational growth. But who’s actually heard of Canvass White? Sarah Henshaw profiles the man who made America great off the back of a 2,000 mile English canal trudge
Alternative Hire-boat Holidays
Hire-boat Holidays
If you’re planning a hire-boat holiday this year, why not venture away from the tried-and-tested routes to experience something completely different? WW presents nine of the best destinations far from the crowds
The Lottery-winning Waterway
Restoration
Nine miles of Cotswold cruising is now on target to reopen by 2023. Andrew Denny looks at how it came about
Hands on Hire-boating
Looking Back
Hands-on hire-boating Former WW editor Hugh Potter reflects on the challenges of pleasure-cruising 50 years ago
Brooke the Self-built Boat
DIY Boat Build
Peter Claisse describes his DIY construction of a unique wooden boat, and how its traditional looks belie the use of modern technology
Christmas Gift Guide
Stocking fillers and presents inspired by the inland waterways
Last Word
Tough Love on the Thames
Its new moorings management system may feel harsh to some, but Mary Barnet argues the Environment Agency needs a strict stance on overstayers
