Our New Accessible Electric Canal Boat Journey

2 December 2025|Comments Off on Our New Accessible Electric Canal Boat Journey

Thanks to the incredible support of our volunteers, fundraisers, donors, and National Lottery players — whose contributions made a substantial grant from The National Lottery Community Fund possible — along with sponsorship from Xylem and support from HFW, the [...]

Our New Accessible Electric Canal Boat Build Has Begun!

22 October 2025|Comments Off on Our New Accessible Electric Canal Boat Build Has Begun!

The base plate is down — it’s official! The build of our brand-new electric accessible boat has started! The base plate is the horizontal steel plate at the very bottom of the hull — a critical component that determines [...]

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Back on the Water: A Day Out with CanalAbility

22 July 2025|Comments Off on Back on the Water: A Day Out with CanalAbility

At CanalAbility, we believe that life on the water offers more than just a change of scenery — it can lift your spirits, calm the mind, and reconnect you with the things you love. For Christopher, who has lived with [...]

CanalAbility Orders New Electric Boat to Expand Accessible Boating and Sustainability Efforts

2 April 2025|Comments Off on CanalAbility Orders New Electric Boat to Expand Accessible Boating and Sustainability Efforts

CanalAbility is celebrating a major milestone in its mission to provide accessible and inclusive boating experiences. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers, donors, and the National Lottery Community Fund, the charity has successfully raised the necessary funds to place [...]

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Navigating Winter’s Wellness

7 January 2025|Comments Off on Navigating Winter’s Wellness

So, winter is well and truly here and the temptation to hibernate indoors may be strong. But guess what? This season is actually a fantastic opportunity to embrace the cold, connect with nature, lend a hand in the community through [...]

Latest Update: Fundraising for Our New Accessible Electric Canal Boat

4 June 2024|Comments Off on Latest Update: Fundraising for Our New Accessible Electric Canal Boat

We are actively raising funds to add a new accessible electric canal boat to our current fleet of two accessible canal boats. This is just the beginning of an amazing journey towards a more sustainable and impactful future for [...]

Exploring Serenity: Canal Boat Trips for Care Home Residents and Day Care Centres

5 May 2024|Comments Off on Exploring Serenity: Canal Boat Trips for Care Home Residents and Day Care Centres

Planning an unforgettable day out for care home residents and day care centre visitors, especially those living with dementia, can feel like a daunting challenge. However, canal boat trips offer a serene escape, offering tranquil settings that are uniquely suited [...]

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Waterside Wellness: Finding Peace Amidst Stress

30 April 2024|Comments Off on Waterside Wellness: Finding Peace Amidst Stress

As Stress Awareness Month comes to a close, it's a perfect time to reflect on the therapeutic benefits of spending time on the waterways. Around the world, rivers, lakes, and canals can provide a sanctuary, giving people a quiet place to [...]

Exciting news! CanalAbility receives major funding for new accessible electric canal boat

28 November 2023|Comments Off on Exciting news! CanalAbility receives major funding for new accessible electric canal boat

We're incredibly thrilled to share a monumental milestone with you all! For the first time, we're excited to unveil our project aiming to introduce a new accessible electric boat. And guess what? We've just received fantastic news! The National Lottery [...]

Meet our Volunteers – Eloise

21 February 2023|Comments Off on Meet our Volunteers – Eloise

Eloise was introduced to CanalAbility on a day trip with her trampolining club. After spotting an advertisement in her local CM17 magazine seeking volunteers, and being aware of the valuable work we do, she was eager to join. Excited to [...]

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ACCESSIBILITY

If you have mobility difficulties, or are a wheelchair user, you'll love our boats!

Each boat has a ramps & lifts to enable access via wheelchair and for people with impaired mobility, disabled toilet facilities and other adaptive technology to allow everyone to take an active part in its operation.

See the individual boats for details of their accessibility features.