Boating Without Boundaries Blog

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY 12TH APRIL. Win a 4 Hour Canal Boat Trip! We’ve hidden 4 Easter Eggs somewhere on our website… for the chance of winning a 4 hour canal boat trip just scour the site to find them and then enter the... Continue Reading

With last year and the start of this year being such a difficult time for many, we are all desperately looking forward to the arrival of spring and brighter times ahead. Continue Reading

Perhaps now, more than ever, it’s important to take the time to look after yourself – not just physically but mentally too.  Stress and anxiety is especially high at the moment but there are ways that our canals, and canal boating, can help improve your mental... Continue Reading

You can still enjoy our waterways in winter despite the dropping temperatures and tightening of lockdown restrictions. We have put together some ideas for you so you can make the most of our canals (please ensure you follow the latest Government lockdown guidance). 1. Visit your... 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

We are very disappointed to once again be in a position whereby we are unable to provide our valued services. We will of continue to keep up to date with government guidelines and to respond to your enquiries. You will be able to contact us and leave a message as usual by calling... Continue Reading

Television celebrities Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse recently spent time filming for their TV series, Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, on-board Stort Challenger, one of CanalAbility’s three specially adapted canal... Continue Reading

We will continue to keep up to date with government guidelines and respond to enquiries. You will be able to contact us and leave a message as usual by calling 01279 424444 or via email . We will respond to all forms of... Continue Reading

We can’t welcome you to our adapted canal boat experiences at the moment so we thought we would compile some virtual tours to help you enjoy the beauty of our local canals from the comfort of your sofa. Our specially adapted canal boats give you the chance to explore the... Continue Reading

We are delighted to announce that we’re now part of The Essex Lottery Why not have fun whilst helping to raise funds for CanalAbility at the same time? We are now part of The Essex Lottery, a weekly online lottery created by Essex County Council. The Lottery is intended to help... Continue Reading