Our New Logo
With 23 years of sailing heritage, how were we able to incorporate our new lifesstyle of canal boatinng into our logo?
Summer has arrived, but boat maintenance never stops!
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 »
Photo stacking for great macro photography
Macro photography isn’t always as straightforward as you’d think. We take a look at photo stacking
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Is foraging along England’s canals safe? (Plus recipe for nettle soup)
Even familiar wild plants can kill you. Hemlock and Dead Man’s Fingers look an awful lot like cow parsley, but both are deadly
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The joy of walking in Thorne Community Wood
The woodland has streams, ponds, marshland, and meadows. And we have seen rabbits, squirrels, foxes, and deer
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Bygone shipbuilding in the village of Thorne
A Dutch engineer named Cornelius Vermuyden received permission from the king to drain the marshland.
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Is off-grid mooring the last freedom?
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 »
The fun Tamron 150-500mm telezoom lens for Sony – test shots
One of our supporters, Petru, loaned me his magnificent Tamron 150-500mm telezoom. Here’s some test shots…
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We’re publishing our videos on Thursdays
Just a reminder that we’re changing our YouTube publishing day to Thursdays.
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We Cock Up On The New Junction Canal!
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!
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Strong winds cause us problems
If you thought strong winds were the preserve of sailors, think again. They play havoc with canal boaters too!
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Will you be in London on 7th May? Fund Britain’s Waterways Update
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!
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Would you like to be in our book?
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 »
Is Britain going to lose its canals?
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 »
Say hello to our new crew: Marley the Dog
Our new crew member, Marley the Dog, has joined us. And no-one was more surprised than either of us!
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