Whether you own a canal boat, a riverboat or a yacht, it’s in your best interests to make sure it has all of the vital health and safety equipment. There is a wide range of safety devices and equipment available in boating stores, so whether you need life jackets, safety rings or a new navigation […]
Choosing the correct propeller for your boat
The propeller, also known as the boat prop is one of the most important parts, so it’s one that you need to get right if you want your boat to perform efficiently. The size of the propeller needs to be right, and generally the smaller the propeller, the smaller the boat and the larger propeller, […]
Starting with a 16ft boat
If you like the idea of becoming a boater, you may want to start of small and a 16ft river cruiser is a good option. This boat will usually have an outboard engine and enough room to sleep two in the cabin. Depending on the engine they can be quite nippy because they’re so lightweight, […]
Cool safety ideas for your boat
Whether you love a spot of fishing, a gentle ride up the river with friends or a long trip on a whopper of a canal boat, we have a few points on safety you might want to hear about. Safety is one of the most important things you need to consider when you’re buying a […]
Ever been to the Bedford River Festival?
The Bedford River Festival is an event that takes place every two years, and it’s probably Bedfordshire’s claim to fame after John Bunyon! The town is renowned for having a beautiful river running through it called The Ouse, and for two days in July it get’s extremely lively! The embankment and parks are filled with […]