August 2024 issue
On the cover of the August issue…Cruising the Oxford Canal at Napton.
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Crick Boat Show Review
Crick Boat Show Review
Crick continues to be the biggest and best inland boat show
Awash with Excitement
Crossing the Wash
When Peter and Noni Farrelly commissioned a bespoke 62ft narrowboat for continuous cruising, they weren’t expecting to take it to sea. They tell Amelia Saxena about their experience crossing the Wash
The Latter Days of Carrying
Looking Back
We explore photographs showing the twilight years of cargo-carrying narrowboats
Thirteen nights in the Black Country
Explore: The Black Country
On a solo cruise through the waterways of the West Midlands, Ted Hockin encountered numerous examples of the kindness of its residents
WW Guide to the Thames Ring
Cruising Guide: Thames Ring
For sheer variety of cruising experience, this ambitious, three-waterway circuit is difficult to beat. Steve Elliott sets off from Brentford...
A Well-Crafted Winner
Crick Favourite Narrowboat in Show
This year’s Favourite Narrowboat in Show stood out for its high levels of craftsmanship, practicality, style and onboard comfort
Moon River Boat
Favourite Wide-Beam in Show
An apartment-sized wide-beam packed with high-tech and stylish features, Lunar sets new standards in luxurious living afloat
Boats at Crick
Boats on display at Crick
We round-up the boats on show at Crick Boat Show
Limestone Carrying at Kildwick
Looking Back
Chris M. Jones examines a photo showing wide-beam carrying on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Lady in the Limelight
Boat Business
Lady Teal is a wide-beam hotel-boat providing holidays on the Leeds & Liverpool. Co-owner Nick Mead provides insights into its operation and the media attention it has garnered over the years
Decluttering your Boat
Boat-Ownership
Is your floating home crammed with too much stuff? Michelle Ewen offers advice on freeing up space
Continuing Tradition
Profile: Sarah Edgson
When she’s not running a busy boat services company, Sarah Edgson is actively involved in preserving historic canal craft. Kev Maslin finds out more…
The Little Contour Canal
Last Word
Andrew Denny argues for a revival of an old waterway concept to extend the network and create new housing
