Five Counties in 14 days – A Day full of Locks
Summer 2011 was wet and I picked it to show off the canal system to Canadian family. It was the first real canal boat holiday …Read More
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Are we a step closer to floating our boats?
*This post has been updated from the original of Spring 2020 and discussed the expectation of when the waterways would reopen as the corona virus …Read More
Shroppie 2019: A leisurely cruise. Day 4
Day 4 – Brewood to Gnosall Sunday evening cleared brighter and the good weather rolled over into Monday morning. Again, we weren’t under any time …Read More
Shroppie 2019: A leisurely cruise. Day 3
Day 3 – Of Winding and Wifi Our friends departed early on Sunday morning and we went to church in the now grey drizzle of …Read More
Shroppie 2019: A leisurely cruise. Day 1
If you just want a leisurely pub crawl in classic English scenery, cruising Gailey to Tyrley is about as easy as it gets. Out and …Read More
Packing for a narrowboat holiday
If you’ve arrived at Gailey Wharf by car and taking advantage of the free secure parking, then where to store your bags once unpacked is …Read More
The Big Reveal
This has been a week of barely concealed excitement. Kodran emerged from the paint shed over the weekend revealing our new look, and dressed to …Read More
Painting and decorating
Kodran’s makeover is well underway, now we’re in the paint shed. And for once the weather is co-operating! The same couldn’t be said earlier this …Read More
Floating Therapy
There’s nothing like a long, drawn-out spell of Winter weather to get you longing for lazy summer days. And if it’s tranquility you’re seeking, nothing …Read More
Best narrowboat layout for Hire Boats?
Which narrowboat layout works for a holiday afloat, and what should you avoid? Narrowboats at first glance, belong to one of only three types: traditional, …Read More
Welcome to UKvacationsAfloat⚓️
You can enjoy our narrowboat too! Kodran is a full featured hire boat, owned privately and managed by a professional team at Gailey Wharf, Staffordshire. …Read More