Boating Without Boundaries Blog

What makes the clients of CanalAbility come back for holidays again and again? Often the answer we receive is that each holiday on our boats can offer something different. It can be an adventure on the British waterways, a relaxing escape from the fast-paced world, connecting to... Continue Reading

Although on a rainy autumn Sunday most people choose to stay at home and watch the world through their window , the CanalAbility team turned it into a lovely cruise adventure. Nice people, delicious food, a variety of desserts and fruit, the warmth and cosiness of Stort Daybreak... Continue Reading

We’ve registered with Easy Fundraising to make donating to CanalAbility easy this Christmas, and it doesn’t cost you a penny! You can shop with over 2,000 well known stores and each will donate up to 15% of what you spend. How does it work? It’s very simple... Continue Reading

We are welcoming different organizations and community groups as you can see from this guest post written by one of our amazing volunteers. ‘Just for a change the weather forecast was good with the possibility of some light showers towards the end of the afternoon, for the... Continue Reading

The day dawned brightly for my mother-in-law’s  birthday. We always do something special to celebrate and have done so since her 60th – she is now 86. This year we went on a canal boat down the river Stort. My in-laws can no longer walk far and find it difficult to... Continue Reading

It was a very amazing experience. I would love to experience the whole exciting day again. You’ll be hearing from us again soon to book our next trip. ~ A Happy Customer Comments like this one make our day! They show us that all the efforts are worth it and we have made... Continue Reading

In case you didn’t read the article about us in the Autumn edition of Harlow Times, we’ve uploaded a copy so you can read it here. Click the image to read the article.    Continue Reading

Check out these photos of our wonderful volunteers! We couldn't do it without them! Continue Reading

CanalAbility was one of only 5 local charities to be recognised in the annual Heart 4 Harlow community awards for 2012. Nominated and voted for by the readers in the local Harlow press, awards are given in all areas affecting local life. CanalAbility was voted an award winner in... Continue Reading

Check out the photos from the launch of our new adapted canal boat ‘Stort Daybreak’ on 9th June 2007. Daybreak is specially designed for taking people with disabilities out on day trips along the rivers stort and lee. Continue Reading