I went up to Briar Rose yesterday afternoon, as I had a boat test planned today. I knew there was very little solid fuel on board so I boug...

The March edition of Canal Boat is out, and includes my boat test of the first private boat built by Ortomarine, who are based near Droit...

Frosty, frozen, and foggy this morning at the marina. I did the little bit of winterising that we normally do, then got in the car and drov...

An early alarm this morning, then out the door at just after 5.30 to get the train from Wolverton to work. It was very frosty. The big que...

I came up to the boat this afternoon for logistical reasons: I have to be in the midlands on Saturday for a boat test, and shift times meant...

The February edition of Canal Boat is out, and includes my boat test of Eleshanne by Knights Narrowboats .

Miraculously, we both managed to stay awake until midnight. There were a few fireworks around, but otherwise it was quiet. This morning ju...