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Lady Jane, a Dutch Canal Cruiser
An illustrated site on a Canadian couple's adventures in purchasing, refitting and enjoying a classic Dutch cruising yacht in France. Includes an extensive French-English glossary of inland boating terms.

Canal du Nivernais
What a California family experienced in a week-long trip up the Canal du Nivernais in France. What to look for in planning and what to expect taking a similar trip.

NB Isabella
Details and photos of the fit-out of a 35 foot narrowboat by a family on the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal. Includes photos and information on the two centuries old canal.

NB Gamebird
Information and photos of Narrow Boat Gamebird, including her part in the opening of the Forth and Clyde canal in Scotland.

NB Oo-La-La
The adventures of a US couple following their dreams of cruising the canals of Europe. In September 2001 they bought a narrowboat and are living aboard on the UK canals.

A Week on the Canals
The photos and journal of a family holiday on the Stourport Ring, England, including Birmingham, Worcester, Tardebigge, Stourport and Merry Hill.

Barging Adventures
A California couple's illustrated adventures of buying, outfitting and living aboard a canal barge in France.

Floating Down the River
Over a dozen years of insight on boating on England's non-tidal River Thames. As well, there is a section on crossing to France and exploring her rivers and canals.

Opperdan and Us
In 1987 Martin and Marcia Reff left the United States and bought a barge in Europe. They offer more than a dozen years of insight on canal barging and living aboard in France.

Jay and Maureen McDaniell
The illustrated journals of an Australian couple cruising the rivers and canals of Europe in their 27 meter Katwijker barge.