Canals Logo

CanalsOnline MagazineThe online magazine for the inland waterways

Skip to content
  • Editorials
    • from the editor’s desk
    • free prize draw
    • news & events
    • waterway books
    • latest articles
    • contributors
  • Features
    • roving canal traders
    • waterside pubs
    • latest features
    • archives
  • Products
    • A – Z of Products
    • av technology for boats
    • canal boat sales and shares
    • chandlers on the inland waterways
    • electrics and eco-power
    • engines and propulsion
    • equipment & accessories
    • external fittings
    • fuels for canal boats
    • furniture and furnishings
    • galley equipment for boats
    • integral fittings
    • maintenance products
    • plumbing, heating & cooling
    • safety and security
    • toilets for narrowboats
  • Services
    • A – Z of Services
    • marinas & boatyards
    • boat builders & fitouts
    • boat handling & courses
    • boat servicing & repairs
    • examiners & surveyors
    • fuel cleaning
    • hull maintenance & repairs
    • insurance, legal & finance
    • postal services
    • rescue and relocation
    • signwriters & painters
  • Waterways
    • Narrowboat Holidays
    • Canal & River Guides
    • Be an Active Cruiser
  • more
    • Useful Links
    • Write for CanalsOnline
    • Advertise with us

All Posts by Jo Henderson

Home » Jo Henderson

';
iwa waterways for today 4 - December 1, 2022
By Jo Henderson
The final part of IWA’s 'Waterways for Today' looks at the benefits our waterways bring to the lives of individuals, such as improved physical & mental health.
iwa waterways for today 3 - December 1, 2022
By Jo Henderson
The benefits of inland waterways for the local communities are wide ranging. They create active travel corridors that connect communities and provide free, inclusive and level routes for walking, jogging, cycling and more.
iwa waterways for today 2 - November 7, 2022
By Jo Henderson
In this second of four articles, the IWA looks at Environmental Benefits of our waterways for both the natural and the built environments, highlighting how waterways reconnect disparate habitats.
iwa waterways for today - October 19, 2022
By Jo Henderson
IWA launches 'Waterways for Today' looking at the 12 Major Benefits of Britain’s Inland Waterways Network. This first article looks at the economic benefits.
tunnel tips - March 3, 2020
By Jo Henderson
Some of the most exciting, or is that just Adrenalin-inducing, parts of cruising our canals are the tunnels of which there are 48 still in use across the network. Some of the earliest tunnels no longer exist, many falling foul of subsidence but as they became more widespread, tunnels began to develop, becoming wider, straighter and longer.
winter boating - December 1, 2019
By Jo Henderson
The clocks have now gone back, it is getting dark by mid-afternoon and the temperature has noticeably dropped, which can only mean one thing... winter is upon us. While many people think of boating as a fair-weather pastime, there are some who are on their boat come rain or shine or even, for the very hardy, through snow and freezing conditions.
heritage tracker - September 1, 2019
By Jo Henderson
The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has launched its new Heritage Campaign, which is celebrating all that is unique about our waterways, especially the canals with their industrial past.
summer camps - June 1, 2019
By Jo Henderson
Now that the weather is warmer, our thoughts happily turn to spending more time outside. For many of us, the lure of the water is strong and we look forward to taking time out of our hectic lives to relax on or by the many rivers and canals across the country.

Contacts

CanalsOnline Magazine
Philbeach House, Dale
Pembrokeshire SA62 3QU

Tel: 07826 118 195
Email: editor@canalsonline.uk

Like what you see?

We'd love to hear your comments and welcome any ideas to help us continually improve and develop this useful and informative online resource. WRITE FOR US and join our ever growing band of contributors. Become an ACTIVE CRUISER and share your experiences, helping others to get the best out of our waterways. Join our [faceboat] group and share your stories, photos and ideas with likeminded members.

 

© Copyright 2023 CanalsOnline Magazine | Terms & Conditions | XML Sitemap | Sitemap | Privacy