Canal Boat Trader

Roadworks threaten trip-boat service

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:35:03 +0000

A scheme to replace gas pipes in Uppermill in Saddleworth threatens disruption that could affect businesses including boat trips along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal . The scheme by the National Grid, costing £750,000, will bring so much roadworks disruption that most visitors are expected to stay away. Read full article in [...]

Headbanging accident on canal boat – video

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:26:51 +0000

Watch out for that bridge:

Man who misses boat gets wet – video

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:13:18 +0000

Man misses boat and gets wet

Canal Boat Crashes Into Bridge – video

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:11:12 +0000

Canal Boat Crashes into bridge

Sharp intake of breath moment. I first watched this with the sound off – but it’s funnier with thesoundon.

Boat rescue team drags narrowboat off canal towpath – video

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:06:26 +0000

Watch as a boat rescue team drag a narrowboat off a canal towpath

How to get through a basic lock on a narrow canal boat.

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:39:06 +0000

Video showing how to get through a lock.

Boating Blog

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:04:59 +0000

Granny buttons gives an alternative commentary on canal life and interests rather than a straightforward narration of life on board.

Cruising Europe’s Canals

admin — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:47:56 +0000

Europe’s canals offer a unique insight into a country’s culture and landscapes. The Telegraph select five tranquil waterways that make an interesting base for a cruising holiday.

Dudley Canal Tunnels Awarded Red Wheel Plaque as New Heritage Site

admin — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:00:26 +0000

A commemorative plaque is to mark the Dudley Canal Tunnels’ importance to Britain’s transport heritage.

Once a vital link to limestone mines, the Dudley Canal Tunnels are restored and proving to be a popular tourist attraction. Read more on this on the BBC website. Click here.