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5 ways to guard your Narrowboat against theft

May 07, 2020
The prospect of thieves and vandals targeting your vessel is a big worry as a narrowboat owner. To p...
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Narrowboat FAQs

May 07, 2020
Are you a new narrowboat owner? Or seasoned in canal life, but wanting to solve some unanswered ques...

Topics Narrowboat, Tips

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Become an expert on narrowboat maintenance by watching these 5 videos

May 07, 2020
Narrowboat life consists of constant rounds of maintenance and cleaning. Want some handy hints and t...
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DIY narrowboat hacks: top tips for living on the water

May 07, 2020
As a narrowboat owner, you’ll quickly become a DIY pro. Whether you’ve taken on a restoration projec...

Topics Narrowboat, Tips, DIY

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Essential items you need to have aboard your narrowboat

May 07, 2020
Whether you’re new to the waterways or are planning to restock your supplies, without a checklist, i...

Topics Narrowboat, Tips

Blog 5 - narrowboat names

20 of the punniest narrowboat names we've seen

July 15, 2024
One of the greatest ways to personalise your boat is by choosing the perfect name, but it’s easy to ...

Topics Narrowboat, Tips

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How to be a responsible dinghy owner

May 07, 2020
Owning a boat is great fun, but isn’t without its responsibilities. If you’ve just bought a dinghy a...
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GJW continues partnership with RNLI to raise aware of lifejacket clinics

May 11, 2020
Furthering our association with RNLI will see the company promoting Lifejacket Clinics to GJW Direct...
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Sailing Events & Races 2019/2020

June 30, 2022
If you’re into your sailing events, then you’ll want to make sure you check out our 2019/2020 calend...
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How to get started dinghy sailing in the UK

August 22, 2024
Dinghy sailing is the perfect sport for anyone wanting to get into any type of sailing. If you’re un...

Topics Dinghy, Tips, Insurance