Will you teach us which knots to tie? That's a question I have been asked many, many times (and of course I always say 'yes'), so then I had an idea...why don't we offer 'Experience Days'. If you want to learn how to steer a narrowboat, moor up, cast off, turn around, pass…
Read moreWe had a wonderful three day boat trip aboard Queenie in June 2015. We’ve done quite a bit of boating and it was the most comfortable quality boat we have ever enjoyed. Hester keeps the boat first class and…
Read moreAs complete novices, a long weekend aboard Queenie was both daunting and exciting as we arrived for our essential instruction at the Bridgewater Marina. But nerves quickly gave way to confidence and enthusiasm as we yearned to get cracking - such was Hester’s easy-to-understand boating lesson. In…
Read moreThe canal network across the UK now plays an underappreciated role in the country's culture.
In the 19th Century, however, the waterways had a vital role in the Industrial Revolution and impacted the wealth and the way-of-life.
But now the…