Important information regarding your policy and Covid-19

Mar 18, 2020

Like everyone we have busily been gathering information about the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19). As we sail into unchartered waters, we are following daily developme....

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Why a RIB is the boat for you

Jan 9, 2020

A RIB (rigid-inflatable boat), as suggested in the name, is a solid-hulled boat with inflatable tube...

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5 ways to guard your Narrowboat against theft

Dec 6, 2019

The prospect of thieves and vandals targeting your vessel is a big worry as a narrowboat owner. To p...

Topics- Narrowboat, Safety, Tips, Insurance

Narrowboat FAQs

Nov 29, 2019

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

Topics- Narrowboat, Tips

A buyer's guide to narrowboat insurance

Nov 22, 2019

Yet to sort your narrowboat insurance? Our simple guide will break down all the elements you need to...

Topics- GJW Direct, Narrowboat, Insurance

Become an expert on narrowboat maintenance by watching these 5 videos

Nov 15, 2019

Narrowboat life consists of constant rounds of maintenance and cleaning. Want some handy hints and t...

Topics- Narrowboat, Tips, Maintenance

DIY narrowboat hacks: top tips for living on the water

Nov 8, 2019

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

Topics- Narrowboat, Tips, DIY

Essential items you need to have aboard your narrowboat

Nov 1, 2019

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

Topics- Narrowboat, Tips

20 of the punniest narrowboat names we've seen

Oct 25, 2019

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

Topics- Narrowboat, Tips

Living on a narrowboat in London: what you need to know

Oct 18, 2019

The community of narrowboat owners in London is booming. The lure of an alternative lifestyle of cha...

Topics- Canal, Narrowboat, Tips

How to be a responsible dinghy owner

Oct 14, 2019

Owning a boat is great fun, but isn’t without its responsibilities. If you’ve just bought a dinghy a...

Topics- Dinghy, Safety, Tips, Insurance