New take on tradition: Review of Dorset, a 70ft narrowboat

Our 8-page guide to the Caldon Canal: Exploring this delightful Peak District waterway

Cruising Cognac country: Hire-boating on France's River Charente

History: Student holidays afloat - Boating in 1959

Don't sink your boat: Maitenance, locking hazards, rental dangers and insurance advice. PLUS, what to do when the worst happens

Plus: news; latest releases; your letters; places to go and things to do and much, much more.