Paying Taxes If You Live on a Boat

Live-aboard boat owners may or may not owe council tax, depending on their mooring status and local planning permissions.

Questionnaire: Are You a Natural Live-a-board?

Figure out if liveaboard life suits you with this quick questionnaire about your habits and preferences.

Exploring the Norfolk Broads

Discover why Norfolk's network of shallow lakes and riverways makes it one of Britain's best boating destinations.

Canal Cruising in Scotland

Cruise Scotland's 137-mile canal network, from the dramatic Caledonian Canal through the Highlands to historic waterways lined with wildlife and stunning scenery.

Britain's Canal Cruising Rings

Take a circular canal route through Britain for a week or two and see the countryside from the water at your own pace.

Fishing for Food: A Beginner's Guide

Float fishing for coarse fish like carp and pike is the easiest way to start catching your own food in British rivers and canals.

The Rebirth of Britain's Canal System

How Britain's abandoned canals transformed from neglected eyesores into thriving leisure destinations for millions.

Exploring France's Canal du Midi

A 17th-century engineering marvel, the Canal du Midi stretches 240 miles through southern France linking Toulouse to the Mediterranean.

Introduction to the Waterways of France

France has nearly 5,500 miles of navigable waterways perfect for exploring picturesque towns, countryside and historic cities by boat.

A Beginners' Canal Exploration Guide

Start your canal boating journey on beginner-friendly stretches with few or no locks to navigate.