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Live Life on Britain's Canals
Real stories, practical advice and canal-inspired artwork from continuous cruisers exploring Britain's waterways.
Narrowboat Travel Stories
Follow our journey as we explore Britain’s canals and rivers, one mile at a time. From peaceful countryside moorings to bustling waterside towns, these are the stories, discoveries and everyday moments that make life on the water so rewarding.
A Journey Through Ancient Yorkshire
- Travel Diary .
Beating the Heat on the River Aire
- Travel Diary .
Sunshine, Wildlife and a Return to the Aire
- Travel Diary .
A Gentle Return to the Selby Canal
- Travel Diary .
Meet the Crew
Every journey is shaped by the people who share it. Behind every diary post, photograph and piece of artwork is a small crew with a love of Britain’s waterways and the slower pace of life they offer. We’d love to introduce ourselves.
John
Captain, engineer and chief problem solver.
He keeps Round Tuit moving safely and somehow manages to fix almost anything.
Lorraine
Story writer, digital designer and photographer.
I tell the stories of our travels and create digital artwork inspired by life afloat.
Boasley
Professional duck watcher.
Incharge of hugs and cuddles, from everyone.
Responsible for searching out all dog treats.
Life on a Narrowboat
Living on a narrowboat is about much more than the places you visit. It’s learning to make the most of a small space. Finding simple solutions to everyday challenges. Discovering what really matters when life moves at a gentler pace. Here you’ll find practical advice, honest experiences and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.
- Life Afloat .
- Life Afloat .
- Life Afloat .
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Art Inspired by Life on the Water
Every design begins somewhere along Britain’s waterways. Sometimes it’s a weathered lock gate. Sometimes a kingfisher. Sometimes the colours reflected on calm evening water. Those moments become artwork you can take home.