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In this issue

LIVEABOARD
Bones is off chasing canals.

BOATERS BREAK
Rooftop gardening, and the tricky acrostic canal puzzle..

HIGH AND MIGHTY

Acorns make the perfect store food for jays’ larders

HIGH AND MIGHTY

3 mins

TAKING THE PLUNGE

Why Chris and Sarah Atkin will never forget tying the knot

TAKING THE PLUNGE

4 mins

LABELLED WITH LOVE

Helen Tidy enjoyed one weekend moored next to The Beer Boat ... simply the perfect solution to collecting bottle tops for her next project

LABELLED WITH LOVE

5 mins

MIDDLE THAMES

In the second part of our guide, we follow the Thames upstream from Reading through the steep sided Goring Gap and quieter countryide to reach Oxford

MIDDLE THAMES

5 mins

THE GOOD OLD DAYS

Robert Davies recalls childhood memories of a popular holiday destination and uncovers a reminder of the golden age of canals

THE GOOD OLD DAYS

10+ mins

FIT FOR PURPOSE

Terry Hibbard from Harworth Heating offers his expert opinion following our feature on onboard stove safety

FIT FOR PURPOSE

3 mins

BUCKING UP...

We join Waterway Recovery Group’s first canal restoration working party in six months - as WRG’s volunteers help the Buckingham Canal Society get the project back on track after lockdown

BUCKING UP...

10 mins

ART ON THE WATER

Graphic artist Katie Ruby lives and works on 32ft narrowboat Poppy

ART ON THE WATER

2 mins

GO WITH THE FLOW

What makes a boat truly stand out from the crowd? Sometimes you just need a little finesse and a taste for adventure

9 mins

A GLASS HALF-FULL AT BUCKBY WHARF

Tim Coghlan raised a glass on the Grand Union Canal as The New Inn reopened to the relief of regulars

10 mins

The Waterways Heritage Spotter: Stop Planks And Stop Gates

They’re useful for draining a canal for work, or protecting it in an emergency - but can also be a piece of canal heritage

The Waterways Heritage Spotter: Stop Planks And Stop Gates

4 mins

Is There Anybody Out There?

As the lockdown eased with canals partially reopened, Tim Coghlan collected a brokerage-narrowboat in Oxford and brought it to Braunston Marina. He recalls an eerie experience: the canal was almost empty of boats and boaters....

Is There Anybody Out There?

10+ mins

WATCH THIS SPACE

Extending the cabin does not mean losing the traditional appeal

WATCH THIS SPACE

10+ mins

Wey & Arun Trips resume

The Wey & Arun Canal Trust’s trip boats are pictured awaiting their next tour of duty on the restored length of the canal at Loxwood as public boat trips resumed operation after a four-month break due to the lockdown.

Wey & Arun Trips resume

1 min

WELCOME WAVES

Liveabord Emma enjoys being back in the swim as boaters return

WELCOME WAVES

4 mins

Gifford's new owner

Historic wooden tanker narrowboat and Ellesmere Port Waterways Museum exhibit Gifford has a new owner - but won’t be moving away.

Gifford's new owner

1 min

IT'S TIME TO SHINE

The spindle tree picks its moment to take centre stage

IT'S TIME TO SHINE

3 mins

FROM BEDROOM TO MORE ROOM

Earlier this year, we featured Liz and Andrew Ford on board their new boat Stannator with its cunning folding bed.

FROM BEDROOM TO MORE ROOM

2 mins

FANCY A PUNT?

Canal converts Steve and Bex Brew are ready to move on after a long restoration – but their completed project will not be going up for sale.

FANCY A PUNT?

4 mins

CREATE A STIR WITH A SIMPLE CLASSIC

For a dish that relies solely on the simple, basic combination of rice, stock and cheese for success, risotto has a ritual-laden reputation that can be rather off-putting to the novice cook.

CREATE A STIR WITH A SIMPLE CLASSIC

2 mins

Beautiful Plummage! A Prickly Customer

Beware the Scots’ secret weapon to defeat invading armies

Beautiful Plummage! A Prickly Customer

3 mins

IT'S CHILDSPLAY

Onboard games to keep the young passengers happy

IT'S CHILDSPLAY

6 mins

SOUTH LONDON'S LOST CANALS

Following up last month’s history feature on the ill-starred Surrey and Croydon canals, Martin Ludgate goes exploring - and finds there’s plenty still to be seen of both waterways

SOUTH LONDON'S LOST CANALS

8 mins

WE'RE ON THE MOVE

Liveaboard Emma welcomes a new dawn

WE'RE ON THE MOVE

4 mins

WE'RE UNLOCKED

Stuart and Naila Laundy discover post-lockdown life and freedom

WE'RE UNLOCKED

5 mins

MY BLUE HEAVEN

Determined owner navigates restrictions to ensure launch

MY BLUE HEAVEN

10 mins

SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL

In the second part of our guide, we leave the deep cuttings and high embankments behind for the gentler northern lengths leading to historic Chester and Ellesmere Port

SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL

10+ mins

GOING DUTCH

Calling fans of the distinctive David Thomas boats

GOING DUTCH

2 mins

LOCK DOWN TRAVELS

Bumble Hole Netherton to Merry Hill 3.5 miles BY ROBERT DAVIES

LOCK DOWN TRAVELS

10+ mins

ALL FIRED UP

It’s not all plain sailing for Louis Darling but an engineer partner makes it happen

ALL FIRED UP

6 mins

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Canal Boat Magazine Description:

PublisherKelsey Media

CategoryLifestyle

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

Canal Boat is Britain’s best inland waterways magazine - every month each issue is packed with up-to-the-minute new boat designs, cruising features along the country’s beautiful canals and rivers, features about life on the waterways, boating equipment and the latest news and views. It’s essential reading for anyone with an interest in Britain’s Waterways.

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