Canal Boat — January 2018

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Location
Guide
These are the
places we’re
visiting in
this issue

Jescka
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

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Leaving the open river and heading back homeLiving aboard

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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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