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Avoiding Lock Hang Ups and Sinkings
Lock safety is one of the most important aspects of canal boating. Each year, narrowboats and hire boats run into trouble in locks, leading to
How to winterise your narrowboat
While the thought of winterising your narrowboat may be some way off, our seasons are becoming more extreme, which means in addition to wetter summers,
Grounding advice from RCR
River Canal Rescue (RCR) is warning boaters about the risks of grounding after receiving 40+ calls in a six-week period, prompting a higher than usual
RCR boat story winner
A story about two boaters who sold their home for a life afloat and the mishaps they encountered during their first summer adventure has won
A Day to Remember: Celebrating 25 Years of River Canal Rescue
Sunday 8 June 2025 marked a major milestone in the journey of River Canal Rescue (RCR): our 25th Anniversary Celebration. What began in 2000 as
5 Common Canal Boat Breakdowns – and How to Avoid Them
If you’re a proud canal boat owner, you know there’s nothing quite like the tranquillity of cruising the waterways. But one unexpected breakdown can quickly
