Canal Boat — January 2018

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Location

Guide

These are the

places we’re

visiting in

this issue

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Picture: Andy R Annable

THIS MONTH’S COVER

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CANAL COLUMN

Steve Haywood is talking batteries

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BOATER’S BREAK,

Gardening, the Big Sky and

our clever acrostic crossword

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WATERSIDE WILDLIFE

Looking at magical mosses and a sea

bird that is making inland waterways a second

home, to the chagrin of anglers!

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DIARY

Great places to go to this month,

towpath walks, events and meetings

BACK CABIN

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GIFT GUIDE

This month we have gathered together

so me cracking Christmas gift ideas to appeal

to all boaters and lovers of the waterways

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ASK THE EXPERTS

Stern tube seals, alternator relays, sound

advice on stoves and heating, how to balance

your batteries and much more

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VENISON AND MUSHROOM STEW

A healthy, hearty and seasonal stew that is a

doddle to cook in even the most compact galley

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SECOND-HAND BOATS

A selection of used beauties

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20 QUESTIONS

American attorney Craig Wellnitz shares his

love of the Great British Waterways

PAGES OF NEW AND USED BOATS FOR SALE

CanalOxford

PLUS

Leaving the open river and heading back homeLiving aboard

For everyone who enjoys the waterways

PLUS!

Gift guideGreat ideas for every boater this Christmas

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A 44ft widebeam that doesn’t waste an inch

among working narrowboatsWhat it was like growing up

CRUISE GUIDEPULL-OUT8-PAGE

History and beauty as we head up country on the northern section

CANAL WALKTaking in

Birminghammarkets of the festive^

Can you crack Martin’s brain-teaser?WIN!Xmas Quiz

COVER

STORY

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MARTIN’S

CHRISTMAS

CRACKERS

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