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Associations |
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| Canal & River Trust | protecting over 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales |
| Canal Junction | information, guides, holiday listings, boat-builders, advice and more |
| Canal societies | listing of local canal societies |
| Historic Narrowboat Club | dedicated to preserving the working heritage of UK canals |
| Horseboating Society | promoting horse-drawn boats |
| Inland Waterways Association | membership charity that works to protect and restore the country’s 6,500 miles of canals and rivers |
| Narrowboat Trust | promoting working boats |
| National Association of Boat Owners | representing UK boat owners |
| National Community Boats Association | provide access to services on the UK’s inland waterways for the benefit of their local community |
| Residential Boat Owners Association | representing all those who have chosen to make a boat their home |
| Scottish Canals | looking after canals in Scotland |
Advice |
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| Animated Knots |
how to tie lots of useful knots for boating
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| Before you Buy a Boat |
what to think about before getting a narrowboat
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| Boat Safety Scheme |
helping to minimise the risk of boat fires, explosions, or pollution harming visitors to the inland waterways
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| Boater’s Handbook |
basic boat handling and safety for powered boats
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| Burgundy Canal | how a canal lock works (animation) |
| Canals.com | ‘being an introduction for those unfamiliar with the pleasures of canal and waterway cruising, as well as a resource for experienced boaters’ |
| Choosing and buying your licence | everything you need to know about licensing your boat |
| the Green Blue | helping boat users, boating businesses, clubs and training centres to reduce their impact on coastal and inland waters |
| Go Green On Board | green guide to inland boating |
| Living on a Boat | comprehensive guide to boat living |
| Low Impact Life Onboard (LILO) | site with tons of info on sustainable boating |
| Maps & guides | from the Inland Waterways Association |
| Waterways Directory | lots of useful information |
| Wooden Canal Boat Society | preserving and promoting wooden canal boats |
