Boating Without Boundaries Blog

  Mary has been involved with CanalAbility from the very start when we launched the newly adapted canal boat Stort Challenger. Mary has Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and was initially asked along as a representative of the MS Society and was asked if she would like to volunteer... Continue Reading

Peter retired from the Fire Service after 30 years and then joined CanalAbility as a volunteer. He had already had experience of working with CanalAbility while he was helping run the Fire Cadets group who, as part of their Duke Of Edinburgh qualifications, took a course on board... Continue Reading

  Andrew joined CanalAbility in 2012 after hearing about us when volunteering for another charity, Volunteer Action Epping Forest, where he still helps out driving minibuses and for their befriending clubs. Now retired, Andrew is busier than ever with his volunteering... Continue Reading

Research tell us that spending time outdoors can help support good mental health and wellbeing and, as the days get longer and warmer, spring could offer you the lift you may need. With spring hiding just around the corner, there’s much more opportunity to get out and about with... Continue Reading

Now the festive season is behind us, many of us are back to our everyday routine, but don’t let the winter blues get you down! Why not start 2022 off on the right foot and explore the winter landscapes and beauty of our waterways from one of our specially adapted canal... Continue Reading

Volunteers are at the heart of CanalAbility and everyone plays a key role in our charity. They dedicate their time to keeping our boats running and making sure there are plenty of smiles to go around for our disabled clients.  Our volunteer team are a helpful, friendly bunch and... Continue Reading

Christmas is almost here! Are you are looking for some unusual and thoughtful gift inspiration? A CanalAbility Christmas gift voucher could be the perfect solution.  An accessible boating experience with CanalAbility is a great way of spending time with a group of your friends or... Continue Reading

Make Christmas 2021 extra special by planning a festive Christmas Cruise with CanalAbility, a unique and stress-free way to enjoy the festivities. From as little as £13.33 per head (based on a group of 12), you can enjoy a unique Christmas celebration on-board our centrally... Continue Reading

Autumn is a great time of the year to explore the river so why not get afloat and enjoy the best of the autumn colours on an adapted canal boat day trip, mid week short-break or holiday with CanalAbility. Fresh autumn days are the perfect season to explore the stunning Essex and... Continue Reading

We are happy to announce that our specially adapted canal boats will begin running again for day trips, short-breaks and longer holidays .* Please contact our bookings team by e-mailing   or call us on 01279 424444. We look forward to welcoming our... Continue Reading