Canal Boat — November 2017

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Location

Guide

These are the

places we’re

visiting in

this issue

Peak Forest Canal

Picture: ALAMY

THIS MONTH’S COVER

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CANAL COLUMNS

TIme to chill out, and don’t let

the hooligans claim our canals

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BOATER’S BREAK,

Gardening, the Big Sky and

our clever acrostic crossword

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WATERSIDE WILDLIFE

Migrant ducks arrive for their

winter stayover

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STOPPAGES/DIARY

What’s closed and great

places to go to this month

BACK CABIN

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TECHNICAL

History of the Boat Safety Scheme –

often dubbed the boat MoT – and the

misconceptions surrounding its purpose

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ASK THE EXPERTS

Which type of anchor do I need, seasonal

warning about leaves, rudder trimming, baffled

by weed hatches, how to cure a listing boat

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COMFORT ZONE

Cooking-up an oven-baked treat

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SECOND-HAND BOATS

Five trads up for grabs

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20 QUESTIONS

Waterways volunteer John Webb

PAGES OF NEW AND USED BOATS FOR SALE

Peaky blinder

PLUS

Delights of cruising the Canal du MidiFrench leave

For everyone who enjoys the waterways

PLUS!

Expert adviceLet us help you sort your boating issues

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