Useful Links to Companies relating to Narrowboating
Only quality websites can be listed on this directory.
Venetian Marina's Sister Companies
| Whilton Marina |
Whilton Marina is in Northamptonshire and lies on the Grand Union Canal. They have been buying, selling and caring for Narrowboats since 1971. Here at Venetian Marina we work very closely with our colleagues at Whilton.
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| www.whiltonmarina.co.uk |
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| Cosgrove Park |
Cosgrove Park is one of England's finest leisure parks. Located on the picturesque South Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border and set in 180 acres of beautiful parkland featuring twelve lakes, two rivers and the Grand Union is on our door step. We have miles of local trails for walking and cycling, or simply observe our extensive range of wildlife. We offer a range of recreational and leisure facilities including our heated outdoor swimming pool.
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| www.cosgrovepark.co.uk |
Useful Waterways Information
| Inland Waterways Association |
Inland Waterways Association is a charity that campaigns for use, maintenance and restoration of all Britain's Inland Waterways
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| www.waterways.org.uk |
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| Canal Junction |
Canal Junction is a like a website directory for boating. You can find maps, cruising guides, links to canal hire companies and waterways services on this website.
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| www.canaljunction.com |
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| Canal and River Trust |
Canal and River Trust is a charity entrusted with the care of 2,000 miles of the Inland Waterways network in England and Wales.
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| www.canalrivertrust.org.uk |
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| Environment Agency |
Environment Agency is a UK government agency concerned mainly with rivers, flooding and pollution. Some navigable rivers are looked after them.
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| www.environment-agency.gov.uk |
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| Jim Shed | |
Jim Shed is an encyclopedia of the canals and rivers of England and Wales including historical data provided by Jim Shed, Waterways Writer and Photographer
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| www.jim-shead.com |
Narrowboat Magazines
| Waterways World Magazine |
Waterways World Magazine is the biggest-selling and longest established inland wateterways magazine. Every month, they explore the waterways system, test the latest boats and equipment, and look into the history and heritage of our canals.
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| www.waterwaysworld.com |
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| Towpathtalk |
Towpathtalk is a FREE feature-packed monthly newspaper covering life and leisure around the UK's extensive canal network. From fascinating insights into life on the canal, to great places to explore whilst on a holiday. You can pick up your FREE copy at most local marinas.
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| www.towpathtalk.co.uk |
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| Canal Boat Magazine |
Canal Boat Magazine is the magazine championing waterways and boating, providing boat tests, advice, cruising ideas and canal updates. It is essential for anyone with an interest in narrowboats.
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| www.canalboat.co.uk |
Narrowboat Finance
| Pegasus |
Pegasus Finance provide finance for narrow boats, caravans,
and holiday homes
Telephone: 0800 066 2882
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| www.pegasusfinance.co.uk |
Narrowboat Insurance
| Collidge & Partners | |
Collidge & Partners insurance underwriting agents for narrowboats for both residential and pleasure use. They pride themselves on offering value for money and excellent customer service.
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| www.collidgeandpartners.co.uk |
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| Towergate Insurance |
Towergate Insurance narrowboat insurance which covers you on inland waterways and interconnecting tidal waters and has been carefully designed to include a choice of covers to complement the needs of narrowboats, liveaboard narrowboats and canal cruisers.
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| https://www.towergateinsurance.co.uk/narrowboat-insurance |
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| Haven Knox-Johnson |
Haven Knox-Johnson narrowboat insurance for all types of boat including narrowboats. Haven Knox Johnston pride themselves on offering competetive pricing.
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| www.boatinsure.co.uk |
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| Compare Insurance |
Compare Insurance is one of the UK's leading specialists in boat insurance, offering a wide range of boat insurance comparisons we can find the right quote for you.
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| www.compare-boat-insurance.co.uk |
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| Saga Narrowboat Insurance |
For the over 50s provides comprehensive cover for both you and your narrowboat. Our high levels of cover are designed to give you peace of mind, leaving you free to cruise the canals and non-tidal rivers of the UK.
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| www.saga.co.uk |
Narrowboat Hire
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| Black Prince |
Black Prince canal boat hire company. Choose to take your canal boat holiday from a choice of nine holiday hire bases, from the Peak District to the Midlands, Cheshire, Cambridge, Oxford, Wiltshire, Scotland, Wales and London, each with their own unique routes to help you discover more on your UK narrowboat holiday.
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| www.black-prince.com |
Narrowboat Handling Courses
| Dragonfly Narrowboat Training | |
Dragonfly Narrowboat Training, RYA helmsman certificate, Nantwich, Cheshire
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| Cheshire Cat Training | |
Cheshire Cat Training, RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman Courses
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| Canal Junction | |
Canal Junction - see this link for a list of other courses in your area.
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| www.canaljunction.com |
Mail Forwarding Company
Waterways Services
Boat Safety Examiners/Surveyors
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| Ricky Tropman | |
01246 240769, 07887 836754
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| Russell Smith | |
07976 412658
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Boat Painters and Sign Writers
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| Andy Russell | |
The traditional signwriting of Narrowboats enables Andy to create flamboyant, brightly coloured lettering combining blended shadows and drop shadow techniques, with Narrowboats being one of the few remaining subjects to which hand lettering lends itself successfully.
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| www.theboatpainter.co.uk |
Marine Breakdown Cover
| River Canal Rescue |
They operate a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our trained staff are equipped with the most up-to-date mapping technology and tools to provide a fast and efficient Breakdown and Recovery Service
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| www.rivercanalrescue.co.uk |
Narrowboat Craning and Transportation
| A B Tuckey |
They are specialist transportation of canal and narrow boats, with generations of experience in crane operations and heavy goods vehicles.
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| www.abtuckey.co.uk |
Narrowboat Cleaning
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| Spotless | |
Cleaning and Valeting Service - 01782 323159 or 07982 100794
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Equipment and Supplies
Narrowboat Chandlers