In December 2010:

Birmingham special
- 'Now and then' photos
- Restoring the lapal Canal

8-page cruising guide: The Rochdale Canal - stunning Northern scenery

Boats on a Plane: incredible Polish boat lift

On test: Braidbar Boats - 58ft semi-trad narrowboat

Restoration: 40 years of Dirty Weekends
Waterway Recovery Group in its own words

On test: wind turbines - free power for your boat?

+ Sutton Stop - vintage photos

+ Know your craft - historic boats explained