In this extensive post we go through the entire thought process and installation of 3kW of solar power on our wide beam canal boat, and review the results after 24 hours off-grid.
Installing 3kW of solar panel power on our boat – are we crazy?! Read Post »
With 23 years of sailing heritage, how were we able to incorporate our new lifesstyle of canal boatinng into our logo?
Summer is here; we feel it everywhere, in the light, in the trees, in the birdsong, and in the wildlife.
Summer has arrived, but boat maintenance never stops! Read Post »
Macro photography isn’t always as straightforward as you’d think. We take a look at photo stacking
Photo stacking for great macro photography Read Post »
Even familiar wild plants can kill you. Hemlock and Dead Man’s Fingers look an awful lot like cow parsley, but both are deadly
Is foraging along England’s canals safe? (Plus recipe for nettle soup) Read Post »
The woodland has streams, ponds, marshland, and meadows. And we have seen rabbits, squirrels, foxes, and deer
The joy of walking in Thorne Community Wood Read Post »
A Dutch engineer named Cornelius Vermuyden received permission from the king to drain the marshland.
Bygone shipbuilding in the village of Thorne Read Post »
One of the last places you’ll find the last freedom is off-grid mooring on the canals and rivers of the UK.
Is off-grid mooring the last freedom? Read Post »
One of our supporters, Petru, loaned me his magnificent Tamron 150-500mm telezoom. Here’s some test shots…
The fun Tamron 150-500mm telezoom lens for Sony – test shots Read Post »
Just a reminder that we’re changing our YouTube publishing day to Thursdays.
We’re publishing our videos on Thursdays Read Post »
The New Junction Canal is surrounded by beauty, but it’s punctuated by eight hurdles over a five mile stretch. Watch as we cock it all up!
We Cock Up On The New Junction Canal! Read Post »
If you thought strong winds were the preserve of sailors, think again. They play havoc with canal boaters too!
Strong winds cause us problems Read Post »
Fund Britain’s Waterways will be at the Palace of Westminster on the 7th May. If you can’t make it, please sign the petition!
Will you be in London on 7th May? Fund Britain’s Waterways Update Read Post »
This is your opportunity to be involved; would you like to be in our book about sailing away?
Would you like to be in our book? Read Post »
We spent some time with our nephews, but are they the last generation to enjoy the British waterways?
Is Britain going to lose its canals? Read Post »
