October 2023 issue
On the cover of the October issue… Cruising a rural stretch of the River Trent in Nottinghamshire.
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The Size is Right
Boat Review
A 46ft slim wide-beam built for cruising
Emperor of the Canals
Looking Back
Who knew that the Emperor of Japan is a UK canal enthusiast and expert on the history of cargo-carrying on the River Thames? Andrew Denny reveals all…
On Patrol with a Boat Licensing Ranger
Around the Waterways
Canal crime fiction author Andy Griffee spends a morning on the canal network’s front line with Steve Broad, one of CRT’s 27-strong army of licensing rangers
The River Trent
Cruising Guide
One of England’s greatest rivers, the Trent is an exciting challenge for boaters. Steve Elliot guides us through its 90 navigable miles
Finding Solace on the System
Liveaboard Life
Continuous-cruiser and vlogger Dave Thompson credits the canals with throwing him a lifeline following personal tragedy. Amelia Hamson shares his story
Traffic on Outlying Waterways
Looking Back
We explore historic images of cargo-carrying on more remote inland routes
Renting Boats
Boat-Ownership
Renting out your boat while you’re not using it could earn you a useful income – an attractive prospect in these times of high inflation and rising living costs. Tony Jones interviews four people to find out what’s involved
A Heritage Cruise on The Caldon
Explore: Caldon Canal
Industrial heritage enthusiast Trevor Hebberd takes a much-anticipated trip along the 17-mile T&M arm, and revels in its rich historical surrounds
The Great Engine Refurbishment Project
Boat-Ownership: Engine Refurbishment
When Tony Jones’s old Leyland BMC 1.5 started pouring smoke, he feared an expensive bill. Thankfully, help was at hand…
Lock-Keeping Legends
Looking Back
The important role of tending locks is as old as the canals themselves. Tony Jones looks at keepers that have earned special distinction
Learning as you go
Boating: Training
Keen to gain experience as a prospective solo boater, Lynne Crook signed up to a two-day training course on the Llangollen Canal
The Ebb and Flow of Life Afloat
Last Word
Dan Hitchens gives a frank account of being a liveaboard boater in London
