Blog Categories GeneralNarrowboat AdviceHow to Guides on NarrowboatingLiving On A Narrow BoatMaintenance and RepairNarrowboating CruisesNews From Venetian MarinaSelling A Narrow BoatCrick Boat ShowCustomer StoriesCanal Rules and RegulationsMust Attend Boating Events Blog Archive January 2022September 2021July 2021April 2021March 2021December 2020More... Blog Menu Blog Categories All General Narrowboat Advice How to Guides on Narrowboating Living On A Narrow Boat Maintenance and Repair Narrowboating Cruises News From Venetian Marina Selling A Narrow Boat Crick Boat Show Customer Stories Canal Rules and Regulations Must Attend Boating Events Blog Archive Most Recent January 2022September 2021July 2021April 2021March 2021December 2020November 2020October 2020September 2020February 2020January 2020December 2019November 2019October 2019August 2019July 2019June 2019May 2019April 2019More... Venetian Marina's Plans for 2013 and Merry Christmas Tue Dec 18, 2012 Venetian Marina's Christmas NewsletterWe would like to thank you for your continued support and co-operation throughout 2012. Refurbishment update We will be continuing the refurbi.... Read More Checking a Stern Gear on a Canal Boat Tue Dec 11, 2012 A Stern Gear is the general term for the propeller, the propeller shaft and any supporting brackets or bearings.So How Can I Check my Stern Gear?You can only check your stern .... Read More Canal Cruising Skills - Running Aground Tue Dec 4, 2012 Should I worry about running aground?Running aground is not something to worry about as most narrowboats will run aground at some stage. It is worth knowing what to do i.... Read More