A Boat Show with Children: Try Fishing, Paddling and Finding a First Boat
A family trip to a boat show can be much more than a showroom visit, with fishing pools, paddle demonstrations and child-friendly ways to explore the water.
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Henri-Lloyd Originals AW26 Brings Classic Sailing Jackets Back Ashore
Henri-Lloyd's Originals AW26 line returns to some of the brand's best-known sailing clothing, modernising the Consort, RWR and Jib for everyday coastal wear.
Six American Waterfront Escapes for the Coming Holiday Season
Late autumn and winter offer a different kind of American boating break, from city waterfronts to Florida waterways. The right small-craft outing starts with season-aware planning.
A Sunset Date on a Small Boat: The Details That Make It Work
A sunset boat date can be memorable without a large yacht or a complicated meal. Success depends on choosing a sheltered route and practical onboard arrangements.
Golf in the Morning, Boating in the Afternoon: American Coastal Escapes
Combining golf and boating can create a relaxed short holiday when the golf course and marina are genuinely within reach. Explore destinations and planning considerations.
Your First Stand-Up Paddleboard Journey: From Shoreline to Open Water
A first paddleboarding outing is better when it begins on sheltered water. Here is how to select equipment, establish balance and plan a safe short route.
Autumn Foliage from a Small Boat: Five American Waterways to Explore
Autumn brings quieter ramps and vivid lakeside colour. We examine five boating destinations and the preparation needed for a safe foliage outing in a small boat.
Stourbridge Canal Open Weekend Marks Its 41st Gathering
Stourbridge Navigation Trust will hold its 41st annual Open Weekend on 17 and 18 October 2026, from 10am to 5pm each day. The event is based at the historic Bonded …
Canal Towpath Conversations Help Josh Holmes Build Waterway Support
The Canal & River Trust has profiled fundraiser Josh Holmes, whose work involves talking with people enjoying towpaths and inviting them to consider regular support for Britain’s canals. The Trust …
Huddersfield Canal Walk Invites Newcomers to Explore the Towpath
The Canal & River Trust lists This Girl Can Walk Huddersfield for 21 October 2026, from 11am until noon. The event begins at Red Doles Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1AT, and …
London Docklands Black History Walk Explores the Port’s Legacy
The Canal & River Trust has scheduled a Docklands Black History Walk for 26 October 2026, running from 2pm to 4pm. The group will meet at the entrance to the …
Docklands History Walk Connects West India Quay With London’s Past
The Canal & River Trust lists a Docklands History Walk for 23 October 2026, running from 2pm to 4pm. It starts and finishes at the entrance to the Museum of …
Bow-to-Islington Canal Walk Traces East London’s Waterway History
The Canal & River Trust has scheduled a Bow-to-Islington Canal History Walk for 24 October 2026, from 11am to 1pm. The free guided route starts at Alîa’s Café, Block C, …
Sheffield Victoria Quays Walk Explores 200 Years of Canal History
The Canal & River Trust lists a Historic Canal Walk from Victoria Quays, Sheffield, for 18 October 2026, running from 11am to 1pm. Volunteers will explore more than two hundred …
Ellesmere Port Waterways Museum Plans Family Halloween Week
The National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port has scheduled family Halloween and half-term activities from 26 October to 1 November 2026, opening from 10am to 4pm each day. The Canal …
Stanley Ferry Canal Sessions Offer Canoeing and Creative Walks
The Canal & River Trust's Canals on Prescription programme has a session scheduled for 26 October 2026 at Stanley Ferry near Wakefield. The event runs from 11am to 1pm, meeting …
Women's Team Racing Championship Set for Spinnaker Sailing Club
The RYA/BUSA Women's Team Racing National Championship is scheduled for 28–29 November 2026 at Spinnaker Sailing Club. The event brings groups of female sailors together for two days of racing, …
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