A. M. Models: Sells a range of model narrowboats and has some useful lists of ex-working boats. Abacus Designs: Embroidery kits of a wide range of canal and waterway scences. Abebooks.com: Search this network of independent booksellers worldwide. Includes specialist book sellers selling new and secondhand waterways books. ABNB Andy Burnett Narrowboat Brokerage: Boat brokerage. Aboat Free Quote Ltd: On-line form for boat insurance quotations Accessible Boating Association: Operate 2 boats, Dawn (available for self steering by experienced Helmsmen but usually hired with a skipper) and Madam Butterfly (self-steer only). Both craft have facilities for disabled passengers. Acorn Engineering: Founded in 1986 as a narrowboat electrical systems supplier and manufacturer of the Kestrel alternator controller, they have now taken over at Warble Wharf whre they operate chandlery and offer Gas, Diesel, Pump Outs and water for passing boaters. Adverc Battery Management Ltd: Adverc BM have been providing marine and automotive electrical power management solutions since 1983
The Aire Valley Towpath Route: Links the 22 km length of towpath on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal between Leeds and Saltaire and is suitable for all towpath users. Airedale Boat Club: Albatross Marine Limited: Albatross are the sole UK retail and distribution point for Python-Drive flexible drive-shafts. they also specialise in the distribution, sale, and repair of new and reconditioned PRM Marine Gearboxes. Alde UK: Boat central heating systems. Alibi Owners Web Site: Alibi is a 57ft 6ins narrow boat built in 1999 and is owned by a group of boating enthusiasts and run on a private multi ownership basis. All Aboard Marine Services: A Marine Engineer based at Newbury serving the Kennet and Avon Canal and River Thames All European Waterways: A website for European inland waterways tourism with coverage of eleven countries plus the UK. Alvechurch Boat Centres: Holiday narrowboat hire from 4 bases. Also boat building and brokerage. Amber Boats: The Amber boats company was founded by Paul Geary in October 2003 in Gdansk. The factory started to produce narrowboats and export them to the Great Britain. American Canal Society: Covers the USA with links to other canal societies in the States and some outside. Amperor Europe Ltd: Suppliers mobile power solutions, e.g voltage stabilisers (stable 12 volts) inverters, to DC-DC converters to Flip DVD players. Ampower Services: Operates in association with Rose Narrowboats and offers a comprehensive range of electrical equipment from stock and a specialist installation service. Andersen Boats: Boat hire based at Middlewich on the Trent & Mersey Canal. Anderton Boat Lift: The official BW site with restoration progress information and a webcam. The Andrew Dyke Pages: Inculdes the Evesham Floods Easter 1998, Narrowboat 'One Moore' and The Building of Narrowboat Lord Toulouse
Andrew Moore Boats: Builder of broad and narrow beam boats. Andy Clarke - Boat Safety Scheme Examiner: An approved Boat Safety Examiner, based in Oxfordshire. Andy Russell: Traditional boat painter and signwriter Angie Howard's website: Pictures of the Caledonian Canal and the Witham Navigable Drains .
Anglo European Marine Ltd: An independent Marine Surveying and Consultancy company, headed up by Balliol Fowden, offering a comprehensive service. Anglo Welsh: A large narrowboat hire company with a good choice of bases and boats. Annie's Launch: A narrowboat available for private charter to cruise the River Stort. In the galley Annie displays her skills as a chef specialising in Far Eastern cuisine. Anonymoss: Alan Moss has details of the town of Stone, his boat and cruises. The Antidote web pages: Photos of Alastair Wiles's narrowboat together with layout drawings and other information about the boat.
Aqua Narrowboat Hire: Based on the Trent & Mersey Canal near Burton upon Trent. Aquafax: Specialists in bowthrusters, marine toilets, pumps, steering and control systems. The branch at Braunston specialises in the canal boat market.
Arlen Hire Boats: Four narrowboats from 3 to 6 berth based on the Lancaster Canal. Artist on the Waterways: On this site you can view oil paintings and prints by the artist Sylvia Hankin who is a member of the Guild of Waterways Artists.
Ashby Boat Company: Hire boat company on the unspoilt and lock-free Ashby Canal. The Ashby Trip: Operators of 2 boats and from Sutton Cheney Wharf on the Ashby Canal. Ashtree Boat Club: Based near Rugley on the Trent & Mersey Canal Aspley Wharf Marina: A marina in the centre of Huddersfield. The Association of Canal Enterprises: Representing commercial interests along the Kennet & Avon Canal The Association of Inland Navigation Authorities: AINA represents the inland navigation authorities of the United Kingdom. It's aim is to facilitate the management, maintenance and development of navigable inland waterways as an economic, environmental and social resource. Association of Nene River Clubs: The Association of Nene River Clubs is an umbrella organisation for the boat clubs on the River Nene. It provides liaison between the clubs and other bodies such as the Environment Agency and the R.Y.A. The Association of Pleasure Craft Operators: The APCO is the main trade body for Inland Waterway Businesses, representing over 140 independent companies offering River and Canal Holidays. The Association of Waterways Cruising Clubs: Athene: Details of the 2 books "ATHENE": Anatomy of a Dream and
"ATHENE": The Odyssey Continues.
Augusta Canal: Constructed in 1845 the Augusta Canal along the Savannah River in Augusta, Georgia, survives as one of the most intact canal systems in the United States Australian Canal Society: Devoted To The World's Inland Waterways. Away 4 awhile: Hotel boat 3 or 4 day breaks from Warwick to Stratford upon Avon and Warwick to Birmingham, then to Stratford upon Avon and back to Warwick. The Aylesbury Canal Society: Formed in 1971 to promote the use of the arm and to run the basin moorings, the Society has gained an enviable reputation for welcoming visitors. B K Marine & Vehicle Heating: Napton based company carrying out sales, service and installation of heating systems to Sailing Yachts, Motor Boats, Narrow Boats, House Boats, Barges as well as vehicles, mini buses, coaches, trucks and motorhomes.
Banks Hire Boats: Based in Selby. Barden UK Ltd: Suppliers of Batteries, Chargers, Inverters, Solar Panels and Wind Generators
Barge Association: Previously called the Dutch Barge Association (DBA) this site covers UK and Dutch Barges. Barnowl Narrow Boats: Provide full building and fitting services from bare shell to finished boat, including engine fitting, electrics water systems, woodwork and coach painting Barnsley, Dearne & Dove Canals Trust:: Helping to restore the canals
Barrie Morse: Marine Surveyor and Examiner Barry Hawkins Narrowboats of distinction: Boatbuilder situated at Baddesley Wharf on the Atherstone flight on the Coventry Canal.
Barton Turns Marina: Situated at Barton Under Needwood near Burton on Trent on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
The Basingstoke Canal Authority: Guardians of the Basingstoke Canal. Basingstoke Canal Boating Club: The Bath & Dundas Canal Co: Marina and boat hire based on the Somerset Coal Canal. Bath & Dundas Canal Company: Boat hire and bed & breakfast at Dundas on the Kennet & Avon and Somerset Coal canals. Bath Narrowboats: Cruises on the Kennet & Avon Canal. Beacon Boats: A Leicestershire based business building individual bespoke and specification narrowboats. Beacon Park Boats: A small family run narrowboat hire company on the Monmouth & Brecon Canal in South Wales. The Beatrice Charity: Aims to give children with special needs a pleasant, interesting and memorable outing. Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Partnership: Twenty-six organisations working together to build a new broad canal to link the Grand Union Canal at Milton Keynes with the River Great Ouse at Bedford. The Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust: Promoting the development of a Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway. Berthsearch.com: Berths and moorings to buy or rent on coastal or inland waters. Berths and moorings for sale can also be placed on this site. The Best Boating Resources on the Web: General and international boating links. Beta Marine: Selling a range of inboard diesels and generator sets that are supported via their extensive distributor/dealer network Beverley Beck OnLine: Beverley Beck Canal joins the River Hull near the historic town of Beverley.
Bewdley Pipes & Pottery: Making replica clay pipes and a range of Narrowboats scaled at approx 1/72 hand painted in the styles of the traditional carrying companies and other canal related objects. Bidford Boats: Hire boats based on the Warwickshire River Avon between Stratford-upon-Avon and Evesham. Bill Fen Marina: Attractively priced marina moorings in the Middle Levels. Birmingham Canal Navigations Society: A mix of pages about the BCN and the BCN Society. Black Buoy Cruising Club: Based near Knowle on the Grand Union Canal Black Country Living Museum: Situated next to Dudley Tunnel with moorings for visiting boaters. Black Prince Holidays: Five bases, covering the canal system of England and Wales, with 80 narrowboats for hire. Blackstone Canal Conservancy: The forty-five mile long Blackstone Canal was opened in 1828 connecting Worcester, Massachusetts to Providence, Rhode Island. Blackwater Boats: Canal holidays on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, the secret waterway of Essex. Blackwater Meadow Marina: Situated at Ellesmere on the Llangollen Canal. Blakes Paints: Paint manufacturer. Blisworth Images: A collection of old photographs of scenes in and around Blisworth, Northamptonshire,dating from as far back as 1880. Blisworth Tunnel Boats: Narrowboat hire on the Grand Union Canal Blue Star Surveys: Boat Safety Examiner and Marine Surveyor. Professional and reliable service in the Yorkshire and North England area. Bluewater Boats Ltd: Boatbuilder based at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Boat Finder Brokerage Services: Brokerage based in Cheshire. Boat Hoods Direct: Manufacture, supply and fit tailor made boat hoods, covers and canopies for narrow boats and cruisers. Based at Redhill Marina, Ratcliffe-on-Soar. The Boat Inn: An independent free house opposite the Canal Museum at Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire
Boat Jumble Association: A listing of boat jumble events to be held throughout the UK The Boat Museum: The Boat Museum in Ellesmere Port brings Britain's canal history to life, with exhibitions in the historic dock and the largest collection of inland craft. The Boat Owners Marine Store: Based at Castleford, Yorkshire, offering a range of Chandlery, Canalware & Dinghies for inland and coastal waters. Boat Painter - Stuart Atkinson: Boat Sprayer & Painter based in Yorkshire.
The Boat Shop - narrow boat consultants: A site intended help with all your narrowboat requirements. They aim to provide all the information needed for buying or selling narrowboats. The Boat Supply Co.: A range of marine products available on-line. Boat-electrics.com: Boat-electrics.com is the online brand name of FX Technology, a leisure industry service company established in 1981, and the trading name of Jack Giles Eng Tech MIIE. The Boater's Christian Fellowship: Inter-denominational Christian fellowship for waterway enthusiasts A Boater's Wedding: The wedding of Joe and Jackie Jones on the Llangollen Canal. Boaters Phone Company: A source for everything you need to know about using mobile communications while traveling on the waterways or elsewhere. The Boating Association: The association concentrates its efforts on making boating on rivers and canals safer and more pleasant for all its members Boating Days: Canal boating holidays, full weeks, short breaks & day hire based at Acton Bridge on the Trent & Mersey Canal. Boatpaint: The paint sales arm of Quay Lane Boatyard Ltd of Gosport, Hampshire.
Boatr: A specialist search engine based on Google which aims to make it easier to find information about boats and the inland waterways. Boats and Canals of the world: An independent forum for canal, water and boat lovers. Boats and Cruising: A blog of events leading to a new life afloat. Boats to Go: An advertising site for buying or selling all types of boat. Boats4sale: Free Ads for boaters. boats4u: boats4u introduces people who wish to purchase a narrowboat to the people that have a narrowboat for sale. The Boatshare Company: Shared ownership narrowboats. boatshare.co.uk: This boatshare web site is not affiliated to any shared ownership company and is totally independent. Bolinder Engines: Information, Engines, Manuals and Spares for these diesel engines. The Booze Cruise: A 30,000-word account about a canal boat holiday with six people. Over 100 photos. Bradford Waterways: Dedicated to the re-opening of Bradford's Canal. The plan includes the building of two retail parks, a business park, 4.5 km of new canal with 6 marinas and various water features. Bradshaws Direct: A mail order sheeting supplier. Braidbar Boats: A small family run business, building just 6-8 luxury boats each year. Claim flexibility regarding steelwork and interior craftsmanship. Branson Boat Design Limited: The company use CAD (computer aided design) technology to produce accurate boat kits for the boat builder wanting to build a steel boat quickly and efficently. Braunston - Welcome: A lot of information about Braunston and the area around including the canals and boating activities. Braunston Marina Ltd: Boat Brokerage and marina services. Brecon and Abergavenny Canal History: A Powys Schools site illustrating canal transport in the 19th century. Brenmarl Engineering Ltd: Narrowboat brassware and stoves. Bridge Boats: Boat hire based on the Thames at Reading. Bridge Boatyard: Located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, on the River Great Ouse. The Bridge Inn Ratho - Edinburgh Canal Centre: The Bridge Inn, incorporating The Edinburgh Canal Centre is an inn that also runs cruises and provides services to boaters. Bridge 19-40 Canal Society: Dedicated to the Union Canal in Scotland Bridgehouse Marina & Caravan Park: Situated ten miles north of Preston, close to the market town of Garstang Brigham Sailing Club: Based at the canalside village of Brigham, 5 miles south of Driffield and 15 miles north of Beverley. Bristol Fashion: Life afloat on a 50 foot long Dutch barge style narrowboat based on London's canals.
The Bristol Packet: Public & Charter Boat Trips on the river Avon between Bath and the Bristol Channel and in Bristol's Floating Harbour
Britain's Waterways: Sample pages of this book by Brian Roberts. The British Canals: Introducing the English Narrow Canals, particularly the Birmingham Canals British Inland Waterways: Pages by Gerry Cork British Marine Industries Federation: The association of boatbuilders. The British tourist board: Includes a good Waterways information section for visitors. British Waterways Home Page: British Waterways information and links to other pages. British Waterways Marinas Limited: 10 marinas across the country, from Lancaster in the north to Bath in the south. Broads Authority: The navigation authority for the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads. The Broads Society: Promote the future well-being of the Broads area, and provide a focus for all who are interested in the region The Bruce Charitable Trust: A registered charity which provides four wide-beamed canal boats on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Brunswick Black: A newly established narrow boat builders and fitters company in the heart of Merseyside. The Buckingham Canal Society: Restoring the Buckingham and Old Stratford arms of the Grand Union Canal. Bude Canal and Harbour Society: Information about the history of the Bude Canal, its present state and future plans The Building and Journeys of Narrowboat Harnser: Tells the story from 1997 to the present day, including the building of the boat and journeys since she was launched.
The Buildingof Narrowboat Drift-A-Way: Burton Waters Marina: Located on the Fossdyke close to Lincoln. Busy Boats: offering cruises along the Grand Union Canal, from their base at Bugbrook, Northamptonshire. Byfleet Boat Club: Boat Club at West Byfleet on the River Wey. Bywater Holiday Cruises: Hotel based accommodation and travel on horse boat Sian on the Montgomery Canal or live-aboard narrow boat hotel, Rose. Cabin Lace by Kate Ann: Traditional Cabin lace from an accredited member of the Waterways Craft Guild Cabincare: Suppliers of Vandal Guards and Fly Screens for boats. Calcutt Boats: Boat Hire and marina facilities based on the Grand Union Canal near Napton. Calder Valley Marine: Engineering, boat-building and servicing based at Apperley Bridge Marina and Savile Town Wharf. Caldwell's: Narrowboat Window Manufacturers. Caley Cruisers: Operate 13 different classes of hire cruisers on the Caledonian Canal. Cambrian Cruisers: Boat hire on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. Camden Canals and Narrowboat Association: A registered charity, who operate Tarporley, Camden's community narrowboat. CCNA is run by volunteers, who work with this traditional antique narrowboat. The Canal & Inland Waterway Gallery: A selection of photographs featuring the inland waterways of Great Britain. Canal & Rivercraft Services: John A Polley is the principal of Canal & Rivercraft Services which encompasses Boat surveying in most disciplines and materials Canals & Rivers Boating & Leisure Magazine: Includes past articles, editorial and subscription information relating to this monthly publication. Canal Archive: Bridging the Years: Explores the creation of Britain's first commercial waterway, the Bridgewater Canal, and the construction of the Manchester Ship canal over 100 years later. Canal Arts by Terence: Traditional painted canalware plus other artwork and waterways photographs. The Canal Boat Project: Operate Stort Challenger, a specially designed and fitted to meet the needs of people with a wide range of disabilities. Canal Boat Sales at Crick Marina: Canal Boat Trader: Information on canal boats, boats for sale, boating holidays, boat hire, river boats, canal boat holidays in the UK. canal boat builders. narrow boat for sale and boat day hire. Canal Breaks: Holiday hire boats based at Hilmorton Locks, close to Rugby, on the northern section of the Oxford Canal. Canal Cargo: Canal maps and cruising guides, books, videos, gifts, chandlery and other canal items online. A Canal Chronology: USA based dates in canal history. Canal Cruising: Canal Cruising is one of the oldest hire companies on the canals and after 50 years is still operated by the Wyatt family. Canal Doctor: Odd- jobs for boats undertaken in the South-east and Midlands. Canal Explorer: Canal narrow boat trips on the Trent and Mersey Canal starting near the Anderton boat lift. Canal Humour by Larry: One canal cartoon. Canal Junction: A very attractive looking site with a good range of information including; holiday boating information, maps, museums, history, folk art and more. Canal Marine: An online secure shopping store offering Books, Videos, Gifts, Maps and Chandlery The Canal Museum - Stoke Bruerne: Not a large museum but packed with interest, inside and out, and close to locks and Blisworth Tunnel. Canal Navigations: A site covering some of the unique canals found in Britian Canal Photos: An online image gallery of the inland waterways Canal Planner: Info Club's Canal Planner for Windows - route planning software for PCs. Canal Roots and Routes: Canal routes and History (or "Root"). An old favourite now back on-line. The Canal Shop - Whilton Chandlery: Situated alongside the bottom lock of Buckby Flight of the Grand Union Canal. The Canal Shop Company: Stocks books, maps, guides, t-shirts, oval brass plaques, needlework kits, videos, Rosie & Jim items & other waterway related items. Canal Society of Indiana: Canal Society of Indiana was established to bring together those who share a common interest in Indiana's historic canals Canal Society of New Jersey: Lively canal society pages. Canal Stock: Canal Photographs and fenders. Canal Tours: Promote canal cruises in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and France. Canal Walks: Walks along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal on the Lancashire side of the waterway. Canalboat Holidays Ltd: Narrowboat hire based at Weedon on the Grand Union Canal. Canalbreaks.com: A family owned canal boat hire company offering self-drive narrowboat holidays from their Coventry base. canalcuttings.co.uk: An online canal magazine with information for all users of the canal and inland waterways of the UK, flowing, tidal and idle.
Canalia: An online magazine dedicated to Britain's historic canals and waterways. Includes Clifton Cruisers boathire. Canalia: Hand-painted canalware Canalmaps Archive: Historic Maps and Plans of Inland Navigation canals@rigdenage: Reports of voyages round the british canal sytstem. Canaltime: Timeshare narrowboats. The Cape Cod Canal Web Cam: This is a view looking eastward at the Cape Cod Canal. Capercaillie Cruisers: Canal Boat Hire in Scotland Captain Pugwash: The Caraboat Club: Produced in the 1970s this craft was designed to be used as a caravan and boat. The Caravan & Boat Seat Cover Centre: Suppliers to owners of touring caravans, motor caravans, static holiday caravans and boats of all types - particularly narrow boats and other inland motor boats. Carefree Cruising: A new and different narrowboat shared ownership scheme Castle Narrowboats: Hire boats, including electric powered boats, based on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Castle Wharf: A site which contains details of this project set up to enhance the amenity value of the canal and riverside through Berkhamsted for both citizens and visitors The Cat's Whiskers - narrowboat: The website is intended to tell the story of fitting out the narrowboat, hopefully helping other people interested in doing the same thing. Caversham Boat Services: Cruisers for holiday hire and day boats on the River Thames. Centa Transmissions: Suppliers of a wide range of equipment including propulsion couplings for a wide range of boats. Central Craftworks Ltd: Quality Bespoke Boatfitters producing narrowboats and wide beam Dutch barges Challenger Stealth Canal Hire: Challenger Syndicateships, long established as share boat operators, now offer hire boats. Challenger Syndicateships: Share boat scheme covering the UK canals, France, Holland, River Thames and the Norfolk Broads. Champlain Canal Net: A navigation between the Hudson's river and Lake Erie, and the Lake Champlain. Chandlery Direct: An on-line shopping site for all your inland waterways, general chandlery, caravanning and leisure needs Channelglaze Ltd: Design, manufacture and supply a wide range of aluminium windows for the marine industry.
Charter Hotel Narrowboat Willow: 'Willow' is over 70ft of quality 'Stowe Hill' narrowboat. We are a fully licensed hotelboat, providing a private charter service cruising the English canal system. Chas Hardern Boats: Narrowboat hire based at Beeston on the Shropshire Union Canal. Cheap Life Jackets: Set up in 1999 with the dual aim of helping to save money, and lives. Chelmer Canal Trust: Formerly the Friends of the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation. A voluntary group whose main aims are to preserve the waterway from Chelmsford to the sea. Chelmsford Boats: Information about the history and latest developments of the waterways in and around Chelmsford the county town of Essex. Chertsey Meads Marine: Thames boatyard with all the usual services plus boat hire. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Association: Covering the canal and the work of the association. Cheshire Cat Narrowboat Hire: Based at Venetian Marina Village. Chespeake and Ohio Canal: The C & O Canal is a 184 mile long National Historical Park. It begins in Washington, D.C. and follows the Potomac River to Cumberland, Maryland. Chester City Council: The navigation authority for the river Dee from above Chester Weir to Almere Ferry. The Chesterfield Canal Trust: Dedicated to the promotion and restoration of the Chesterfield Canal Chichester Ship Canal Trust: The Trust aim to preserve, maintain and improve the navigation between Chichester and the harbour.
Chris & Dot's Boating Adventures 2003: Assorted tales from our summer afloat on the English canals, 2003 on the narrow-beam motor cruiser Catcho.
Chris Cruises: Chris Cruises is a family run company with many years experience . Chris Deuchar's Web Home Page: Pages include Inland Boating and an unofficial Waterways Craft Guild page. Chris, Kate & James Brown's - Website: Contains canal information, their boat - Louisa May, extending Louisa May and non-canal pages.
"Cindy B" - A Sea Otter: Cindy B is a 26ft Sea Otter, commissioned in 1998, built in marine grade aluminium by Sea Otter Boats Ltd of Derby. City Centre Cruises: The L.S. Lowry provides restaurant and hospitality facilities on a wide-beamed boat operating from Manchester city centre. Classic Canal Videos: DVDs and Videos on canal subjects. Classic Narrowboats: Classic Narrowboats based at Wheelton Boatyard on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Claverton Pumping Station: All the opening times, etc. for this historic pumping station on the K&A Claymoore Navigation: Hire boats based at Preston Brook in Cheshire, where the Bridewater Canal meets the Trent & Mersey. Clifton Cruisers: Narrowboat hire based on the Northern Oxford Canal near Rugby. Also boatyard services and boatfitting. Colecraft Engineering Ltd: Colecraft are one of the biggest builders of quality steel inland waterway craft and have been established for 20 years in the industry. College Cruisers: Narrowboat hire based in the centre of Oxford on the Oxford Canal. Collidge & Partners: Narrowboat and inland waterways craft insurance. Commercial Boat Operators Association: Trading on the waterways. Concept Boat Competition: An annual competition started in 2001 and run by the British Marine Federation in association with Royal Institution of Naval Architects. The Conservators of the River Cam: Copt Heath Wharf: Barston Lane near Catherine de Barnes, Solihull, West Midlands. Cosgrove Narrowboat Company: Cruising the Grand Union on a trip boat based at Cosgrove. Cotswold Boat Hire: A small family company operating from the Trout Inn at Letchlade 0n the River Thames. The Cotswold Canals: This website has been created as a result of a photographic survey of the Stroudwater and Thames & Severn Canals, and contains some 300 photos. The Cotswold Canals Trust: Restoring the Stroudwater and Thames & Severn Canals. Country Craft Narrowboat Holidays: Holiday boat hire. Countryside Cruising Holidays: Cruising on the 70 foot, 8 -10 berth narrowboat Lazy Days. Countrywide Cruisers: A family run canal boat holiday operator based at Brewood in Staffordshire. The Coventry Canal Society: Includes an art trail along the canal. The Coventry Rainbow Canal Trust: Provides days out and short break holidays for anyone, but particularly for adults and children with disabilities, on the narrowboat "Lady Godiva". Coverit Custom Canopies: Hoods and covers for all types of boat. Cowroast Marinas: Marina Services and boat sales based at Cowroast on the Grand Union and Fenny Compton on the Oxford Canal. Craftinsure: On-line quotes for boat insurance Crew-Safe: Specialists in the Crewsaver and Yak range of lifejackets, buoyancy aids and accessories Crick Boat Show: Information about this annual event. Crown Narrowboats Ltd: A narrowboat fitter established in 2001. Cut Signs: Supplier of vinyl lettering and stencil signs for boats. The Cutweb Internet Boating Club: A virtual boating club, with no moorings, club house, etc., affiliated to the AWCC. Cutworks: Being stretched from 51 to 70' feet at Measham Boats - Dec 2002 - Jan 2003
Cygnus narrowboat holidays: Boat hire on Scotland's Forth & Clyde and Union canals. D & H Canal Historical Society: The purpose of the Society is to preserve, protect and perpetuate
the unique history of the Delaware and Hudson Canal.
D & J Narrowboats: Boat fitters, refitting and curtain-making services. Daddys Boat Co Ltd: Boats are built to customer's own designs and ideas, designed around a broad outline specification.
Daniel Adamson Preservation Society: The historic tug-tender Daniel Adamson was kept at The Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port. In 2004 her owners, the Manchester Ship Canal Company, decided to scrap her. This led to the formation of the Society. David Kitching's Canal Pages: Historical information and photographs of the Ashton, Macclesfield and Peak Forrest Canals. David Thomas Boat Builder: Builds the traditional style narrowboats and Dutch-style narrowboats Dawncraft Owners Site: All boat owners are welcome here - not just Dawncraft owners - feel free to post any boating related question in the forum. Dawson Signs: Ready to apply vinyl lettering, cut vinyl graphics for many applications, including boat lettering Day-Star Theatre: All the dates and details for this canal theatre company. DB Boat Fitting: Boat fitters base at Braunston. The Delaware and Hudson Canal: Constructed from 1825 to 1829 the canal had 108 locks in over a 108-miles. A National Parks website. Delta Marine Services: Specialist Boatbuilders of Wide Beam River Barges and of Narrowboats. Denham Marina: Chandlery & services of every description for Inland Boaters. Derby & Sandiacre Canal Society: Has a mission to fully restore the Derby Canal as close as possible to the original route. Derek Pratt - Waterways Photo Library: Images from the leading waterways photographer whose work has been seen in books and magazines for many years. Devizes Marina: Marina and boat sales on the Kennet & Avon Canal. Devon: This web-site is dedicated to the restoration of a vintage marine engine. Devon County Council: The owners and managers of the Grand Western Canal, which meanders through 11 miles of countryside between Tiverton and the Somerset border. Diagonal Lock: Information about "The System & Method for Hydraulic Displacement", patented technology with multiple applications - the primary application being The Diagonal Lock. Direct Textbook
: Textbook and book prices compared on the internet to help you find the lowest prices on new & used books. Dobson's Boatyard Chandlery: Millar Marine has re-located to Dobson's Boatyard, The Wharf in Shardlow to continue selling quality products at competitive prices. Docklands Canal Boat Trust: The M.V.CHALLENGE is a steel narrowboat 70 foot long and11' 6" wide, built in 1985 to cater for persons with special needs in mind.
Dolphin Cruisers: Small river and coastal motor boats for the discerning buyer looking for quality without the price. The Dorset & Somerset Canal: A canal that was only partly completed and was abandoned around 1803. Double Dutch: A Dutch couple buy a narrowboat to live on and cruise the UK canals. Doug Myers Paintings: There are 110 paintings in the set and cover all the bridges crossing the main course of the river up to Letchlade. Douglas Marine Ltd: Douglas Marine Boatyard is on the River Douglas off the Ribble Estuary, and is accessable by boat from the sea and theLeeds & Liverpool Canal Draco: The Wooding's new boat. Dream Weaver: A private narrowboat syndicate. Driffield Navigation Amenities Association: Dedicated to publicising the important part played by the Canal in the history of Driffield and to promote the Canal's future potential.
Driffield Navigation Gallery: Dedicated to ensuring a wider knowledge of the part played by the Navigation in the history of the area, to promoting the Canal's restoration and use. The Driffield Navigation Trust: The Managers of One of the Independently Managed UK Waterways. Droitwich Boat Centre: Boat builders, brokerage and boatyard services. Droitwich Canals Trust: Completing the Mid-Worcestershire Ring. The Dudley Canal Trust: The Trust has been restoring the underground waterways of Dudley since the early 60's and organises various trips.
Dudley Tunnel Trips: Offering a range of trips through and around Dudley Tunnel. Duratank Marine Products: A division of Hovercraft Consultants Ltd makers of hovercraft skirts and also flexible tanks for water and effluent. Dursley & Hurst Ltd: David Hurst and John Dursley were committed boaters involved with the inland waterways in the Eighties: "We have fifteen years experience of narrowboat building". Dutch Barges (DBL) Limited: Based in Shepperton they are not a brokerage but represent buyers who want a Dutch barge. They have 30 years experience and employ a team of retired skippers in Holland Dvbris: Dvbris is now an all steel 54 foot narrowboat, fitted with a 1967 Lister SR2. She has an unusual hull and a long history.
Edwardian Bedding Co: Made to measure boat mattresses. Elecsole: Carbon Fibre Battery Suppliers. Electric Boat Association: Promotes the development in Electric Boating and serves the interests of industry and users.
Elite Furnishings: Manufacturers & Suppliers of: Sofa / chair beds, dinette L shape & bow Cushions. Curtains, pelmets, roller blinds and bed covers all supplied in over 1000 various, high quality fabrics.
Ely Boat Chandlers: Stock an extensive range of chandlery and will obtain other items for you. Feel free to contact them for advice on any aspect of boat chandlery. Empress Holidays: Narrowboat hire based at Nantwich, Cheshire. English Crafts: Incorporating a number of cottage industry crafts which reflect different aspects of English life, past and present, including Crochet and Cabin Lace. Enigma cruising on: A blog of a narrowboat that had its maiden voyage in 2005. Environment Agency: The main EA site but navigable waterways are only a small part of the EA's work. Essex Waterway Recovery Group: Details of digs etc. EuroCanals: Publish a printed subscription newsletter, aimed primarily at an American audience, titled "Cruising the Canals & Rivers of Europe". Euromarine Insurance Services Ltd: Narrowboat and motor cruiser insurance. EuropeAfloat: Aims to list all canal boat hirers of Europe by country and region or waterway. Evesham Marina: Boat hire on the River Avon and the Stratford Canal. The Exceedingly Good Cruising Company: They offer on-board accommodation and hospitality - with private suites and pretty good food too. The Exclusively Gay Cruising Company: Offering 3-night short breaks and 6 night holiday cruises.
Exeter City Council: The navigation authority for the Exeter Ship Canal. Extreme Narrowboating: Bristol to Bath and back in flood conditions - 26-29 May 2000. EZEThames: Cruising the Historic River Thames with the Hotel Barge Dudley Thomas. Fairfield Control Systems: A company that has provided control and instrumentation services for the Falkirk Wheel, River Weaver Sluice Gates and Anderton Boat Lift. The Falkirk Wheel: Everything you might want to know about the only rotating boat lift in the world. Fallwood Marina: Marina and boat buildiing on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Farncombe Boat House: Boat hire, day boats boat sales, etc on the River Wey Farndon Marina: Marina on the River Trent above Newark. Fender Maker Ltd: Eric Johns purveyor of the rope and narrowboat fenders The Fens: Covers the fenland waterways from the Boston area to Cambridge. Fernwood: Fernwood Craft, run by Ken and Julia Warriner, began boat building in 1997and pride themselves on innovative design and the highest level of craftsmanship. FerryMaster: John Wilkes has over 40 years boat handling experience. Four years ago he started "FERRYMASTER" and has since moved over 200 craft by sea and inland waterway Fingal of Caledonia: Fingal is a large crewed barge that cruises Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal First Mate Guides: Canal guides. Flagships Holiday Cruises: A collection of small family run businesses that have come together to offer a choice of hotel boat holidays Floating Down the River: Ian and Dot Hart's pages on Thames boating and Cruising the French Waterways.
Floating Homes Ltd: Builders of steel narrowboats and barges based at Stilton, near Peterborough. Foam for Comfort: Supplier of made to measure mail-order service offering cushions and mattresses cut to any shape or size. The Forth and Clyde Canal Society: Formed in 1980 to campaign for the canal's restoration. Fox's Marina: Boat building, marina and hire boats based at March in the Middle Levels. Foxhangers Canal Holidays: A family run business who have been providing holidays on the Kennet & Avon Canal since 1974. Foxton Boat Services: Canal-side boatyard and shop, situated at the bottom of the famous flight of 10 staircase locks, on the Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section. Foxton Inclined Plane Trust: Foxton Canal Museum and Inclined Plane Trust giving details of this award winning museum, the Locks and Canal system.
Frank's Web Site: Information on the Manchester Ship Canal and associated docks. Freeman Cruiser Fan Club: For all Freeman Cruiser owners or anyone interested in Freeman boats French Brothers: River Thames Passenger Boat Operators The Friday Night Club: The canal trips of a long-established men's drinking society based in the small Oxfordshire village of Chilton. Friends Afloat: The boaters' website which lets you stay in touch with friends and family wherever you are. The Friends of the Cromford Canal: An organisation whose aim is to see the restoration of the historic Cromford Canal. Friends of the Delaware Canal: The Friends sponsor walking tours, educational programs, meetings, clean-ups, fundraisers, and social events The Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway: The Genesee Valley Greenway follows the path of the abandoned Genesee Valley Canal and Pennsylvania Railroad. Friends of the Trent-Severn Waterways: Meandering 386 km across Ontario, Canada, the Trent-Severn Waterway links the Bay of Quinte with Georgian Bay Galleon Marine: Narrowboat hire on the Basingstoke Canal. Garth Allan: Waterways Artist and watercolours specialist. General Ecology Europe Ltd.
: Chemical free water purifiers & micro water filters including First Need, Nature-Pure & Seagull IV water purifiers. George's Canal Boating in UK and Europe: An introduction for those unfamiliar with the pleasures of canal and waterway cruising, as well as a resource for experienced boaters GJW Direct: Pleasure craft insurance. Glas y Dorlan: Glas y Dorlan is Welsh for Kingfisher and is the boat of Ian and Josephine Jeremiah. The Gloucester - Sharpness Canal Page: Things of interest on and near the Gloucester to Sharpness Canal for boaters and other visitors. Gloucester Docks and the Sharpness Canal: This site highlights the main features of Gloucester Docks and the 16 mile ship canal link to Sharpness and the sea. Brief details are given about the history of what can be seen today, with many comparisons of old and current views. Gloucester Harbour Trustees
: The Trustees were originally constituted in 1890 and are responsible for a large area of the Severn Estuary and the tidal reaches of the Rivers Severn and Wye. Gloucester Quays: Details of the plans to develop the land beside the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal adjacent to Gloucester Docks. Goods-Hire Boat Company: Boat hire and charter Goole Boathouse: Located in a basin beside the Aire & Calder Canal which was formerly used for storage of timber. Gower Giftware: A family business, based in Northamptonshire, supplying painted canal ware. Graham & Jane Oliver Home Page: The proud owners of Narrowboat 'Alnwick', a 62 ft. all steel replica motor tug built by R W Davis & Son Ltd. of Saul Junction, Gloucestershire. Graham Booth Digital Images: This well known waterways journalist will take on commissions for high quality images for brochures and other publicity material Graham Cutmore (Engineering): Specialise in the service, repair, installation and upgrade of all models of Alde heating and hot water systems.
Grand Waterway Voyages: Narrowboat hire located at Swan Lane Wharf on the Coventry Canal. Grand Western Horseboat Co: Explore the Grand Western Canal aboard a traditionally painted Horse-drawn barge. Granny Buttons: Log of the narrowboat Granny Buttons on the canals of England, and reflections on inland waterways by Andrew Denny. Grant and Livingston Marine: Specialising in narrow boats and barges for the inland waterways. The Grantham Canal Web Site - 1: Web site produced by Owen Rushby Grantham Canal Partnership: A lot about the canal including photos and interactive maps The Great Ouse Boating Association: Providing facilities for, and representing, boaters using the Great Ouse and its tributaries. The Green Blue: Backed by the British Marine Federation and the Royal Yachting Association they are conducting research and providing advice, to help recreational boating go green.
Greg Chapman's Waterways Guides: A site that provides updates for all seven of Nicholson's Guides and the three of Imray's guidebooks. Grey Nomad: Blog of the travels of the Narrowboat Grey Nomad
Grosvenor Marsh Narrowboats: Boat fitters. The Guild of Waterway Artists: A group of artists interested in the commercial painting of rivers canals, waterways and other wetlands. Guildford Boat House: Narrowboat hire on the Wey and Godalming Navigation. Gypsy Rover: A middle aged couple from Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand are building a narrowboat to live and cruise on the canals during their retirement H & H Narrowboat Hotels: As well as details of the holidays they offer these pages carry a lot of details about shopping and features of interest along the routes they cover. Harefield Marina: Boat sales and marina services. Harral Brokerage Services Ltd: Boat brokerage based at Wincham Wharf on the Trent & Mersey Canal. Hartford Marina: Situated on the Great Ouse near Huntingdon. Harveys Boat Builders: Boat fitters based in Tamworth. Harworth Heating Ltd: The UK supplier for heating products, and the home of Bubble products.
Hazel's Photos: Contains some good shots of the Falkirk Wheel. Heartwood Narrowboats: A small company specialising in bespoke narrowboats, producing 1-2 boats per year. Hereford & Gloucester Canal Trust: Aim to fully restore the 34 miles of canal and locks which will once again link Hereford with Ledbury. Heritage Afloat: A national voluntary organisation active in every type of ship or boat preservation across the UK. Heritage Working Boats Project: The Working Boats Project was set up in 1999 with the objective of rescuing and preserving a number of ex-working canal boats and setting up an educational programme. Hireboats2go: Hundreds of late booking canal holidays, selected from over 40 top quality family canal holiday firms across England, Wales and Scotland. Historic Narrow Boat Owners Club: Dedicated to encourage the preservation, restoration and use of working and ex- working narrow boats. History of the Erie Canal: Historical papers and illustrations Holiday Narrowboats at Barton Turns: This site has been set up to offer unused Narrowboat holidays at Barton Turns Marina for rent, by owners not wishing to use their weeks. Hollinwood Canal Society: The Hollinwood Branch of the Ashton Canal ran from Fairfield in Droylsden, through Littlemoss and Daisy Nook Country Park to Hollinwood.
Home Page for Cath and Nigel Bromley: Pages that include a Canals section with trip logs and a canal game that lets you navigate round the system. The Horseboating Society: Promoting horseboating and preserving the heritage and skills of this once common form of transport.
Hotelboat Periwinkle: A 60 feet long hotel narrowboat new for 2003. Houseboat Magazine: This site is a general American houseboating site, including waterways and lakes and boats. It's the on-line equivelant of Houseboat Magazine. The site is updated weekly. The Huddersfield Canal Society.: The history of the canal and the 25 year restoration campaign and volunteer activities Huddersfield Narrow CanalCam Blog: The title says it all. Humber Barges Ltd: A new, innovative company offering an attractive, low cost, environmentally friendly alternative to road transport. The Humber Keel & Sloop Preservation Society: The Society operate the Humber Keel 'Comrade' and Humber Sloop 'Amy Howson' from South Ferriby. Both vessels sail but not on a commercial basis I S Products: Intelligent Security Products for boats and caravans. I'd Rather be Narrow Boating: Life aboard a newly owned Narrow Boat, boat items for sale and wanted I.A.Recordings: Industrial Archaeology Recordings is a purely voluntary organisation with no paid officers. Waterways videos are included in their range.
Ian and Josephine Jeremiah's Web Site: The site of the well known waterways writer and her husband. Includes pages on the Glamorganshire Canal. Ice Boats of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal: Based on work by the Nautical Archaeology Society In the boatshed: A weblog about classic traditional wooden boats,yachts and canoes; boatbuilding and restoration, and paddling, rowing and sailing. Inland Navigation Photography: Compiled by Bill Chambers, a waterway enthusiast and photographer, who has extensively travelled the waterways. Inland Waterways: John Law's photographs. Inland Waterways Association of Ireland: For boating people, anglers, archaeologists and nature lovers. The Inland Waterways Association: News of activities and campaigns, books and other items for sale and links to some local branches. Inland Waterways Cruising School: Helmsman's courses based at Stourport on Severn. Inland Waterways Holiday Cruises: An Hotel boat cruise with Derek and Emma who in 2006 have a new barge called Gallinago. Many will remember their previous narrowboats Taurus and Snipe. The Inland Waterways Protection Society Ltd: The Society, formed in 1958, campaigns for the Inland Waterways of Great Britain. The Society has a long lease of Bugsworth Canal Basin. International Canal Monuments List: A list of "waterways" sites recommended as being of international significance. The International Institute of Marine Surveyors: The International Institute of Marine Surveyors is an independent organisation with membership open to Qualified Mariners, Cargo Surveyors and other Marine Consultants The Internet Marina: Boatyards, narrowboats, moorings & other services for the UK canals & inland waterways Isuzu Engines: Since 1936, Isuzu Motors Limited of Japan has specialised in producing automotive and industrial engines which now includes marina engines used for canal boats. IWA Cambridge Branch: The Branch was formed in the early 1970s and furthers the interests and aims of the Association on the river Great Ouse and its navigable tributaries.
IWA Chiltern Branch
: The Inland Waterways Association branch covering the Aylesbury Arm and adjacent parts of the Grand Union main line. IWA Ipswich Branch: The site of the Inland Waterways Association Ipswich Branch. IWA London Region: The site of the Inland Waterways Association London Region. IWA Milton Keynes Branch
: The Inland Waterways Association branch covering the parts of the Grand Union main line. IWA Northampton Branch: The Northampton Branch of the Inland Waterways Association. IWA Peterborough Branch: All the news and events of the Peterborough Branch of the Inland Waterways Association. IWA's 1996 National Rally: Trip on the Canals by Narrowboat to the IWA's National Rally at Windmill End, Netherton/Dudley. J M Pearson & Son Ltd.: Publishers of the waterways guides. J.M. Clarke Narrowboats: Providing boats from the tried and tested Rudyard range of boats or Bespoke narrowboats. James Brindley: The engineer born in 1716 and best known for his canals and waterways, many of which are still in use today James's Canal Pages: Information on the Scottish Lowland Canals Jane Selkirk: Traditional hand painted canalware painted by Jane Selkirk Jannel Cruisers: Marina services and boat hire based at Burton upon Trent. Jannock Homepage: The Keens family site. Jason's Wharf: The oldest trip boat operator in London, running daily cruises between Little Venice and Camden, are celebrating their 50th Anniversary in 2001. JD Boat Services: Produce narrowboats to all stages of completion and have hire boats and share boats. Jemima D Narrowboat Co-operative: A 37 foot narrowboat owned, operated and used by a co-operative group of twelve shareholders. Jemima II
: Alan and Moira's accounts and photos of their voyages. John Bennett's Canal pages: Various waterway pictures. John Jackson Narrowboat Roach: John and Jenny Jackson deliver coal along the canals of England using their narrowboat Roach. They are approved coal merchants and offer both wholesale and retail services The John Pinkerton trip boat: The Surrey & Hampshire Canal Society's trip boat on the Basingstoke Canal. John Todd's Personal Page: The page of a regular contributor to Waterways World. John Widdall Photography: Photos of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal restoration in 1981 and again from 1999 recording the progress of the work. Joseph Mason Bookseller: Secondhand Books about canals, rivers,river craft, inland waterways etc. Just Canals: Aim to give you lots of helpful information related to Britain's inland waterways and rivers K D Boat Services: A marine engineer covering South Yorkshire and surrounding areas Kanalseite: Information on German canals in English and on English canals in German. Kate Boats: Well established firm of boatbuilders and hire boat operators. Keepers Lock: A group who sing songs and tell stories about the great era of the canals in England Keeping Up with the Jones Family: The Travels of the Jones Family, and Narrow Boat "Keeping Up" Keith Kitson: Contains photographs of the Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Ken Yates Marine Sales Ltd: Based at Billing Marina on the River Nene. Ken's covers: Make custom covers for boats (river cruisers, canal), trailers, jeeps, off-road vehicles, garden furniture and outdoor items
Kendall Narrowboats: Boat fitters based in Liverpool. Kennet & Avon - The Barge Inn: Honeystreet, Pewsey. An interesting site that includes "The Virtual Barge Inn".
Kennet & Avon Canal Trust: Official Website Kennet Cruises: Self-drive day hire for up to 12 passengers and 4-berth narrowboat for holidays and period hire plus party charter hire for parties of up to 44 passengers. The Kennet Horse Boat Company: Appreciate the beauty of the countryside and the slower pace of yesteryear. Kent & East Sussex Canal Restoration Group: Provides volunteers to help restore canals and waterways throughout Britain. Kevin and Ann Warrington's web site: Includes Stuff About Boats and canals.
Khayamanzi: The site of Andrew Edwards who lives on his narrowboat Khayamanzi. Includes the Unlicensed craft database where you can record unlicensed boats you have seen Kings Lock Chandlery: Located on the junction of the Trent & Mersey & the Shropshire Union canals at Middlewich providing gas, diesel and an extensive chandlery range Kingsground Narrowboats: Boat fitters based at Upper Heyford and with moorings at Enslow on the Oxford Canal Kris Cruisers: Twenty cruisers for hire at Datchet on the River Thames. Kuranda: Diesel fired hot water, central heating, cooking and electrical power for marine applications. Lady Antonia of Pangbourne: A hire boat that has a double bedsit, galley with gas hob, fridge and oven, large walk-in shower room and flush toilet and sleeps two adults comfortably. The Lady of Arden Narrowboat Cruises: Traditional narrow boat cruises down the Stratford-upon-Avon canal. LadyLine Hotel Boats: Hotel Boats Lady Selena and Lady Margaret brand new for 2007.
Lancaster Canal: Black and White - the Story of the Lancaster Canal. A brief history of the waterway. Lancaster Canal Boat Sales: Boats for sale. The Lancaster Canal, History and Information: Another site covering the canal. The Lancaster Canal Trust: The Lanky - the website of the Trust. Lapal Canal: The Lapal Canal Trust, PO Box 5236, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3NN, UK. latelink.com: Live availability on Last minute boating holidays and short breaks in the UK, France & Ireland
Laurence Hogg Productions: Waterways videos Ledgard Bridge Boats Limited: Builder of both narrow and broad- beam boats Lee Sanitation Ltd: Toilets, tanks, pumpout and everything connected to sanitation afloat. Lee Valley Boat Centre: Offer short breaks or weekly holidays aboard 2 - 12 berth narrow and wide beam self-drive and day boats from their base in North East London. The Leeds & Liverpool Canal Society: The Leeds & Liverpool Canal: A towpath guide to this and some other canals. Leisurecraft & Marine Services: Surveying, consultancy and marine engineering service to private boat owners and the marine industry. Based at Middlewich. Leominster Canal Promotions Ltd: The company have sought to research and publish information and guides to the route, history, personalities and context of the canal
Lichfield & Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust: Campaigns for the restoration of the Lichfield Canal, and the Hatherton Canal through Cannock. Life Afloat Our Dream Come True: A blog of the building of Narrowboat Hadar, and life aboard Misty Lady while waiting. Lincoln Boat Club: A small non-profit-making club based in the City of Lincoln. Linlithgow Union Canal Society: Linlithgow is on the Edinburgh & Glasgow Union Canal which is 31½ miles long and links the centre of Edinburgh to the Forth & Clyde Canal at Falkirk. Littlehampton Harbour Board: The navigation authority for the River Arun below Arundel Bridge. Liverpool Boats: Well known narrowboat builder. Living On Boats: Information about living on houseboats or cruising boats in the UK. Living the Dream: Follow the Travels of Rob and Marlane aboard their Narrow Boat Oo-La-La Llangollen Wharf - Canal Boat Trips: From the Wharf you can embark on a horse drawn or motorised canal boat trip along the beautiful Llangollen Canal Lock 92: A new site covering the Rochdale, Huddersfield Narrow and Ashton Canals. The Locker Maintenance & Supply Company Ltd: Supplier of fittings and services for boats and caravans based on the River Wey. Lockgate Oil Stoves Ltd: Nottingham based supplier of boat oil stoves. Lockside Antiques: Specialising in selling antique ribbon and lace plates and original Measham pottery as well as brass items and old lace (crochet) edging. London Canal Cruises
: Exclusive private charter daytrips on London's Regents Canal aboard narrowboat 'Helix'.
London Canal Museum: The only London museum of inland waterways. Situated at Kings Cross. London Canals: A site with a focus on the capital city's waterways. The London Narrow Boat Project: A registered charity, voluntary organisation based at Braunston, the project offers inexpensive holidays to schools and youth groups throughout the country. London's Inland Waterways: A towpath and cruising guide. Longboat Engineering: Carry out servicing and repairs to most types of engines but specialise in the maintenance and repair of Ruston & Hornsby and the Indian built Greaves versions. Longport Brokerage: Boat sales based at Stoke-on-Trent. Longwood Boat Club: Situated on the Birmingham Canal Navigations at Longwood Junction, where the Rushall Canal meets the Daw End Branch of the Wyrley and Essington Canal Louis & Joshua Boat Builders: Boat fitters using Jonathan Wilson and Tim Tyler shells. Louth Navigation Trust: The Trust seeks to enhance the Louth Navigation canal corridor, by undertaking sustainable heritage programmes of canal and building restoration. Luxury Afloat: Blithe Spirit is a beautiful 58' semi traditional narrowboat for self drive river and canal holidays. Based on the River Soar between Loughborough and Kegworth at Zouch marina. Lymm Cruising Club: Situated on the Bridgewater canal near the centre of the village of Lymm, in Cheshire. Lymm Marina Boat Sales: Located in Lymm in Cheshire on the Banks of the Bridgewater Canal The Lyneal Trust: A registered charity that provides canal holidays for people with disabilities with their families, friends from Lyneal Wharf near Ellesmere, which is on the Llangollen Canal. M&P Steelcraft: Narrow boat builders based in Hilperton on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Macclesfield Canal Centre: Marina, boat sales and services. The Macclesfield Canal Society: Maesbury Marine Services: Specialists in building & fitting out high quality narrowboats who can customise any design to your individual requirement. Maestermyn Cruisers: Together with Welsh Lady Cruisers hire boats from their base on the Llangollen Canal Mainline Solutions: A small company providing Boat Safety Scheme Examination, Mainline Fire Protection and Eco products.
Manchester & Stockport Canal Society
: The society was formed on the 3rd February 2004 for the sole purpose of restoring the Stockport Arm of the Ashton canal to its head of navigation in Stockport Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal: Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal Society: Aims to preserve the line of the canal, restore all parts of the canal which remain in water, and eventualy restore the whole canal. Marina Park Services
: Marina and boat sales on the Lancaster Canal Marine Cruises and Chirk Marina: Hire fleet run from Chirk Marina with a range of boats from 2 berth to 10 berth. Available from March to October. Marine Engine Services Ltd: Suppliers of diesel engines, spares and accessories for collection or by mail order World Wide Marine Surveys Ltd.: Michael Carter is the principle surveyor and is an Affiliate member of the Yacht Designers & Surveyors Association (YDSA). and has served on the YDSA national committee since 2003. In 2004 Michael was awarded the title of "Surveyor of the Year". The Marine Warehouse: The UK's leading online lifejacket store Marlec Engineering Co Ltd: Rutland Windchargers and other energy products. Marple - Unofficial Website: Marple on the Peak Forest Canal Martin Glover Boat Designs: Designs for narrowboats. Mary Harrison's Canal Pages: This site is about Waterways and Narrowboats,
boating and Britain's Canals. Matrix Controls: Control systems for boat electrics. Matt's Self Build Narrowboat: Matt's self build blog of his self build Narrowboat project. MCC Stenson Boatbuilders: Midland Canal Centre well known narrowboat builders. Me and my Narrowboat "Cosmos": The personal blog of JayTee and his life on, and around his narrowboat "Cosmos. Mel Davis Boatbuilders: Specialist Metal Fabricators of Narrowboats by Personal Commission
Mel's Websites: Personal pages that contain a lot of pages about canal boating. Melton & Oakham Waterways Society: Campaign and actively work for the preservation of the River Wreake (Melton Mowbray Navigation) and Oakham Canal. Mercia Canal Boats: Mercia Canal Boats Ltd. are part of the established Mercia Group of companies. Based in Dudley, West Midlands. Merlin Equipment: Leisure and Professional Series Invertors, Battery Chargers, Combination Invertor/Chargers, Battery Monitors, Batteries, Alternators, etc. Mersey Ferries: Various cruises on Mersey Ferries including trips on the Manchester Ship Canal. The Mersey Motor Boat Club: Founded in 1932 it is one of the oldest cruising clubs in the country Messing About on The River: Trip boat and day hire boats on the Bristol Avon. Metro Float: A wide beam boat in "narrowboat" style designed as a stylish floating home. MGM Boats: Narrowboat builder with 14 years experience. Michael Carter: Marine Surveyor & Consultant based in Cheshire. Michael Clarke's Home Page: Full details, photographs, history, construction, fit out etc. of narrow boat Sika, based on a 62' Northwich Trader Class shell from R. W. Davis, plus more about traditional narrowboat diesel engines. Michael Stimpson and Associates: Offering a range of Insurance Policies designed to fit the needs of all the users of the Inland Waterways. Michele Field: A well-established artist in Oxfordshire; whose work consists of pet portraits, landscapes, canals, waterways, flowers, still life, and modern art. Michelle Martin: Hand painted greetings cards, canal ware and original art produced
aboard Willowmoor Art Workshop, a 50ft narrow boat travelling around the Midlands canal network.
Mid Devon Hire Boats & Moorings: A 55 foot narrowboat for hire on the Grand Western Canal. Middle Nene Cruising Club: Based at Titchmarsh Mill on the River Nene. Middle Thames Yacht Club: Founded in 1956, at Richmond upon Thames, moving to Sunbury on Thames in 1960. The objectives of the Club are to promote and encourage motor boating and yachting generally, on the non-tidal and tidal Thames. Middlewich Narrowboats: Hire boats based on the Trent & Mersey Canal. Midsummer Renewable Energy: Solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable energy solutions for yachts, narrowboats, caravans, sheds and homes. Mike Clarke's canal pages: A professional industrial and canal historian and restoration engineer with articles on his field. Mike Stevens' Web Pages: Information on London's waterways plus much more. Mikron Theatre Company: Formed by Mike Lucas and Danny Schiller, now famous for its national waterways tour, aboard the narrowboat Tyseley. Mikuni Heating UK Ltd: Specialists in vehicle and marine applications the World over Mileposts on the Trent & Mersey Canal: Pictures and information on the canal centred around its mileposts. The Millennium Link - 2: An information and picture resource of the restoration of the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals in Scotland, including construction of the Falkirk Wheel.
MK Afloat: Narrow Boat Day Hire on The "Mary Jane" MML Electrics: Lighting and electrical products for boats and caravans. Monmouthshire Brecon & Abergavenny Canals Trust: Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust: Friends of the Montgomery Canal. Moonraker Narrowboat Company: Medusa is a luxury canal boat on the Kennet and Avon near Bath. Moons Bridge Marina: Moons Bridge Marina is towards the middle of the Lancaster Canal, near the Market Town of Garstang Moore Power: Sine wave inverters. Moore 2 Life: The blog of Ann and Chas who have been living on a narrowboat and enjoying travelling the canals since 2000.
Morgan Marine Surveys: Services provided are Surveys and Boat Safety Inspections, Council Hire Boat Inspections and RYA Inland Waterways Courses
Move Your Boat: The site offers boat owners the opportunity to advertise their boats for free or pay for a more detailed listing.
MPS Narrowboats: Narrowboat builder based in Uttoxetter Muscle Shoals Canal: In 1836 the Muscle Shoals Canal was built around the dangerous stretches of the Tennessee River by the State of Alabama with help from the Federal government. My Narrow Boat Adventure: A blog on life with a 70' Narrowboat and friends Myk Askin's Pictures: Photos, webcam and cruising logs. N. B. Whisper: So far there is information here on the technical design and interior Andy Greener's pages on the design of Whisper with photos of Whisper and waterside events.
N.B. Tambourine: Covers the design and construction of a 50-foot narrowboat, built by Associated Cruisers in 1998, and some cruising logs.. Nantwich and Border Counties Yacht Club: Despite the confusing name, the N.B.C.Y.C. has been a canal boating club for over fifty years. It is located on the Shropshire Union Canal just outside Nantwich. Napton Narrowboats: Hire boats based at Napton Marina on the South Oxford Canal. Narrow Boat Albert
: Web log of Steve & Maggie Parkin's 60 ft narrowboat based on the Grand Union Canal in Northamptonshire Narrow Boat Sojourn: Sojourn, is part-owned by Andrew and Pippa Cooley and is managed for the owners by Ownerships Ltd. Narrow Boat to the Cheshire Ring: A book about canal cruising and campaiganing in the 1960s. The Narrow Boat Trust: A charity for restoring and preserving narrowboats. Narrowboat Apple Queen: Apple Queen is a gas free narrowboat designed and built by Reading Marine. Narrowboat Berenice: This site shares the story of Narrowboat Berenice, a 57ft traditional styled narrowboat owned by Gavin and Julia Parkes NarrowBoat Drift-A-Way: Choosing a shell builder and fitting out a narrowboat in 2005. Narrowboat Elektra: A gas free boat, powered by a 30bhp Beta Marine PropGen diesel engine which can also generate up to 11kVA of electric power at 230V. Cooking is all-electric. Narrowboat Emily Anne: Emily Anne is a coal fired steam narrowboat, she is quite distinctive with her dutch barge shape, large funnel, and her steam engine. Narrowboat Hadar: A blog of the building of our Narrowboat Hadar by Roger Fuller Five Towns Boat Building. Narrowboat Havana: Simon Marshall's personal pages. Narrowboat Hotel Company: Hotel narrowboats Dawn and Dusk. Narrowboat Isabella: The fit out of this 35 foot boat and the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. Narrowboat Journal: The blog of Narrowboat Balmaha Narrowboat Liberty Belle: All about the building of a narrowboat and the trips made on her.
Narrowboat Lord Toulouse: The building of the narrowboat Lord Toulouse and what has happened to her since then.
Narrowboat Mr David: Brenda and David Scowcroft live on Narrowboat Mr David and travel the waterways for most of the year. Narrowboat Phoenixx: The travels of a narrowboat blog Narrowboat Polly Anna: A 63ft all steel narrowboat bought second-hand from Valley Cruises, her history and a log book of her cruises. Narrowboat Progress: For many years Chris Coburn has undertaken some amazing journeys on his narrowboat Progress in support of canal restoration and development projects. NarrowBoat Quidditch: A blog of a 58' Semi-Traditional Live-Aboard Narrowboatcommissioned in June 2004. Narrowboat Raymond: Raymond was the last wooden butty to be built at Braunston and probably the last wooden working boat built anywhere. Narrowboat Somerton: Launched in August 2001, Somerton is 58 ft long and is of a "semi-traditional" design.
Narrowboat Starcross: The life and times of a narrowboat on the English canal system. Narrowboat Steamers History: A history of steam powered narrowboats. Narrowboat Swallow: Photographs of this shared boat. Narrowboat Tug Lyra: The blog of build of Narrowboat Tug Lyra. From May to January 2006. Lyra is 57 ft in length with a displacement of 19 tons and a draft of 28 inches. The steelwork is by Jonathan Wilson and fit out by Dursley and Hurst. Narrowboat Zinfandel: Zinfandel is a 46-foot Sea Otter aluminium narrowboat, launched in 2003. Her home mooring is in Chesterton on the River Cam. She is available for hire by experienced boaters who will promise to treat her nicely. Narrowboating on the UK Inland Waterways: A somewhat toungue-in-cheek view of narrowboating Narrowboatsearch: Narrowboat brokerage listing. Narrowboatworld: Narrowboats, canals, waterways, rivers, cruises, news, bandits, beginners, boatbuilding, boatsales, boathire, columns, gripes, societies. Narrowcraft Limited: Boat brokerage. The National Association of Boat Owners: The National Association of Boat Owners is promotes the interests of boaters on Britain's Canals and Rivers. The National Boat, Caravan & Leisure Show: All the details of this annual show held at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham in February. National Canal Museum: Based at Easton, Philadelphia, USA covers the Delaware Canal, Lehigh Navigation and Morris Canal. The National Community Boats Association: Non profit organisations providing boating to the community. The National Waterways Museum: A major waterways museum located in Gloucester Docks. The Nauticus Canal Cruiser: A site for lovers of the Nauticus boatbuilt in the 70's in Hertfordshire by near the Rye House Pub on the River Lee. Navigation Inn - Buxworth Canal Basin: Information about the services offered and the historic locality. NB Fulbourne: The history and photographs of this historic working boat NB Gamebird: Gamebird is a 26-foot Sea Otter narrow boat built in 1998. Her present owners brought her to Scotland in 1999 and she is currently moored on the Union canal at Ratho near Edinburgh. NB Maria Jessie: The story of the building, launch and travels of the narrowboat Maria Jessie. NB Mr David: Photos, articles and greeting cards by David and Brenda Scowcroft
on their narrowboat Mr David. Nb Ramyshome
: Roger and Maureen Yorke's Sailing Home - their two year journey around the canals of England & Wales nb Rodbaston: Trip reports, photos and links. Nb Rufford: Rufford was built in the Autumn of 2004 and was lowered into the water on 14 January 2005 at Stockton Top Marina (formerly Blue Lias Marina). NB The Directors' Cut - cruising log: Blog. Neath and Tennant Canals Trust: A non-profit making organisation dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Neath and Tennant Canals in South Wales. The New Boat Co: Hanbury Wharf, Droitwich, Worcestershire The New York State Canal System: This is the official site of New York State Canal System which is operated and maintained by the New York State Canal Corporation. New York's Oldest Canal: In 1730, a small cut was excavated across a narrow neck of land in a meander of the Mohawk. This was the first artificial channel for navigation created in what would become New York State. The Newbury Working Party Group: Currently working on the Wey & Arun, Hereford and Gloucester Canals, and the Basingstoke Canal.
Newton Crum Insurance Agents Ltd: Narrowboat and Cruiser insurance. Next Generation Boat Project: A non profit making organisation operating boat trips on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal for children and young adults
Nick's Canal Route Planner: Amazing on-line route planning software. Just input the places and get a route with distances, lock and an outline map. Ninereeds: The blog of Sal, David and Lai-lu the cat as they move from house to narrowboat. Noble Marine Insurance: Quotations and cover can be provided on-line for most classes of dinghy, sailboard, RIB, speedboat, narrowboat and rowing boat Norbury Cruising Club: Norfolk Broads Crewed Cruising: Holidays on a crewed boat on the Broads. The Norfolk Wherry Trust: The trust helps preserve Albion, the last Norfolk trading wherry, and charters her out to members of the public. Norman Boats Appreciation Society: For owners and others interested in Norman cruisers. North Cheshire Cruising Club: Based on the High Lane Arm of the Macclesfield Canal Northampton Boat Club: Occupying an island site on the River Nene the club is home to some 75 boats.
Northern Barges: River and Canal frieght operators. Northern Marine Services: Narrowboat builder based in Lymm, Cheshire. The Northern Reaches Restoration Group: An ambitious multi-million pound scheme to re-open the most northerly 14 miles of the Lancaster Canal to Kendal. The Northwich Boat Company: Keep costs low by producing "standard layout" narrowboats in production volumes. Nottingham Castle Marina: Boat Sales and marina services. The Official Bill Davies Web Site: The site includes sections about buying a second-hand narrowboat ( 'Rosy'), taking her to Europe, living aboard abroad, and about canals in wartime . The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail: This multi-purpose trail was developed by the National Park Service and is the major trail through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Old Canal Smithy Ltd: Offer a wide range of items and services including; safety equipment, paint, fixtures and fittings, ornaments, presents, navigation aids etc The Old Middlesex Canal: The canal ran from Lowell Massachusetts to Boston during the first half of the nineteenth century. The Old Union Canals Society: Promotes two canals, the Old Union (the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Union) and the original Grand Union from Foxton to Norton Junction.
Online Boats: Yachts, motor cruisers, sports boats, RIBs, motor sailers, barges or narrow boats for sale. Otherton Boat Haven: Marina and boat sales. Oundle Cruising Club: Oundle Cruising Club is a small, friendly club based in Oundle Marina midway between Peterborough and Northampton. Our Canalboat Honeymoon: A slideshow of an American bride and an Australian groom on brief honeymoon on the Kennet & Avon Canal. Our narrowboat Site: A site with a lot of information about the boat, cruising and many other things. Ouse Valley River Club: The Club is located on the easten bank of the River Great Ouse. North of St Neots town bridge in Cambridgeshire. Ownerships: A leading share boat scheme operating on UK rivers and canals. Now expanding into mainland Europe. Oxfordshire Narrowboats: Two to twelve berth narrowboat holidays on the South Oxford Canal. The Packet Boat Duchess-Countess Project: A project to re-create the canal packet-boat "Duchess Countess" as a true replica. The Panama Canal Society of Florida: Members of the Panama Canal Society have banded together, starting in 1932, to remember the great days of working on the Panama Canal. Paul and Molly Mockford's Canals Section: Lots of pictures of boaters. Paul Homer: Specialist Polyurethane Coatings for boat interiors and other applications Paul Smith M.Eng, AssocIIMS: Midlands based marine surveyor. PB Mechanical Services: Marine engineers based in the canal side workshop within the grounds of L & L Cruisers on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Heath Charnock near Chorley. Penelope's World of Water: Features the Cotswold Canals Pennine Boat Trips of Skipton: Public trips, charters, catering afloat and educational voyages. Pennine Cruisers: Boat hire based at Skipton on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Pennine Waterways: Peak Forest, Ashton, Rochdale, Leeds & Liverpool, Huddersfield and other canals in the area. Per Angusta: Per Angusta is a narrowboat that is being built. Perkins Narrowboats Ltd: A recently established Company in the East Midlands run by Mike and Ros Perkins. The company is in the narrowboat fit-out market at the luxury end of the scale. Pete's Montgomery Canal Website: The purpose of this website is to bring together up to date items of news, information and interest about the Montgomery Canal.
Peter and Pauline Curtis's Information Service: A lot of boating text and pictures amongst a mass of other subjects. Peter Le Marchant Trust: A registered Charity that since 1977 has provided day-trips and longer holidays for disabled and seriously ill people on specially-designed canal boats from their base at Loughborough.
Peter Nicholls Steel Boats: Steel narrowboat and yacht builder. The Peterborough Yacht Club: Based on the River Nene. Phill Speight: Canal boat decorator and sign writer. The Pig Pen: This is the Home-stye of Oliver & Naomi Clarke including an extensive section dealing with canals in the UK and narrowboat art. Pike Bridge Project: A project that is being organised by the Cotswold Canals Trust as part of its contribution to the restoration of the Stroudwater Navigation and the Thames & Severn Canal.
Piper Owners' Club: Originally known as the David Piper Owners' Club, was set up in 1982 for the owners' of boats built by David and now includes those built by his son Simon. The Pirate Castle: Promoting activities and training for young people to develop life and social skills by working in partnership with other charities and authorities by providing narrowboats and canalside indoor facilities. Planet Melling: The website of John Melling and his narrowboat Rosie. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Restoration: An account of the companies and men who toiled through the harsh winter conditions of 2003 to deliver the restored aqueduct in time for National Boating Day on 12th March 2004. Port of London Authority: Information about the authority and advice for river users. Port of Sunderland: The navigation authority for the river Wear. Port of Tyne: The navigation authority for the River Tyne. Portavon Boat Centre: Keynsham Road, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2DD Portavon Marina Boating Club: Situated on the Bristol Avon at Keynsham. Portsmouth to London Canal: During the 1800s a canal was built crossing Portsmouth island providing a link to London. This website aims to present a history of the Portsmouth to London canal of the 1800s. Power Master Systems Ltd: DC to AC Inverters and Battery Chargers. Power-store: A One Stop Electrical Shop for your Boat, RV, Camper, 4x4, Van and Truck. Preston Brook Marina: Boat sales and mooring enquiries. Price, Fallows & Co. Ltd.: An engineering business which specialises in building shells for narrow boats. Pride of Bath: Providing cruises and parties on board their two boats, Pride of Bath and The Antoinette, for corporate and private functions. The Progression of Helian: A project to turn HELIAN, a 33 feet worn down narrow boat, into a thing of beauty - in time and with hard work. Prop Protector: The Prop Protector is a simple shaft driven rope & debris cutter, rotating with the shaft and instantly cutting any rope, weed or debris picked up by the propeller. Puffer Parts: Chandlery. Quarryman's Walk Coventry Canal: This website is designed primarily for school children but people of all ages can use it to explore the Quarryman's Walk. R W Davis Company: A company that has been building boats at Saul Junction since 1887. R.L.L Projects Ltd: Bristol based steel boat building business supplying basic hulls through to fully fitted Narrowboats, Avon Barges(New),Dutch Barges, Wide Beam Cruisers, Work boats and Fishing Boats. Railway & Canal Historical Society: Founded in 1954 to bring together all those interested in the history of transport, with particular reference to railways and waterways. Rainmakers on Narrowboat Jade: An American couple's personal account of their 1997 travels in England Rammey Marsh Cruising Club: Established in 1970 on the River Lee south of Waltham Abbey Re-Union Canal Boats: Re-Union operates a canal boat on the Union Canal. We provide a unique space for a range of activities. From training sessions to youth groups, staff meetings to relaxing retreats.
Reading Marine Company: Boat builders and boat hire. Red Line Boats: Boat hire on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. Red Umbrella: Canal videos, DVDs, clothing and other items sold on-line. Reed Boats: Hotel narrow boats, Oak and Ash, on the canals and rivers of the UK. New for 2004.
Reeds Narrow Boats: Boat builders and fitters based in Worksop. Residential Boat Owners' Association: Exists to act in and to further the interests of boat dwellers on the coasts, rivers and canals of Britain. Retirement with No Problem: The log of the narrowboat 'No Problem' the home of retired couple Sue and Vic. The Ribble Link Trust: An introduction to the Trust. Richard's Narrow Boats: Narrowboat fitters. The Rickmansworth Waterways Trust: The Trust is a registered charity aiming to promote interest in the Grand Union Canal and its environs in Rickmansworth Hertfordshire Ricochet Narrow Boats: From initial-concept through to launching, Ricochet will produce your custom narrow-boat or wide-beam. Rideau Canal - Canada: River Bann and Lough Neagh Association: RBLNA is a branch of the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland River Canal Rescue Ltd.: An emergency recovery and breakdown service for boats using UK inland waterways. The River Hamble Harbour Authority: Part of the website of the Hampshire County Council, the navigation authority of the River Hamble.
River Lee - Our River: About the River Lee. Designed especially for young people and their teachers. River Lee Cruises: Lady of Lee Valley operates Charter Cruises on the River Lee. River Stort - History: This Stort Navigation history is part of an excellent Bishop's Stortford and Thorley History and Guide site that will also be of use to visitors. The River Stour Trust: The Trust, a registered charity, was formed in 1968 to protect the right of navigation on the River Stour (Suffolk). River Thames - R.I.P: A site concerned that all access points to the tidal river are being blocked off by developers. River Thames and Rowing Museum: Information on the museum and on Henley on Thames, where it is. The River Thames Guide: A guide to the Thames and its surrounding areas. The River Weaver in Northwich: The River Weaver in Northwich Cheshire, 1975-1998 River Weaver Navigation Society: Improving facilities for boaters, walkers, horse riders, cyclists and anglers as well as preserving its history and wildlife.
River Wey Trips: Guildford Boat House and Farncombe Boat House can offer a wide variety of trip options
