In March 2014:

Double review of 58ft bespoke top-of-the-range narrowboat and a unique 60ft example from Braidbar Boats

DIY ideas to improve your boat ready for Spring

Waterway Profile: The Caldon Canal - Staffordshire's best kept secret has fascinating history and gorgeous scenery

A group of school-leavers take an extended cruise around the waterways

A Yorkshireman finds job satisfaction on the Scottish canals

History: a 1899 canoe trip from London to the Lake District

A troubled journey to the first IWA rally at Market Harborough in 1950

Plus: connection charge stand-off on Pillings Lock Marina, London's lost route to the sea, technical questions answered and new products for boat owners