Types of Boating

Discover various boating pursuits including motorboating, narrowboating, and canal cruising, with guidance suited to different interests and abilities.

Canoeing and Kayaking

Try canoeing or kayaking, the UK's fastest growing watersport with options for every age and adventure level.

Living on a Boat

Around 25,000 people in the UK live on boats instead of buying a house, trading stability for either a fixed mooring or nomadic cruising lifestyle.

Motor Boating

Motorboats let you cruise inland lakes, rivers and seas at your own pace without relying on wind or sails.

Narrow and Canal Boating

Live slowly on England's canals in a floating home, steering past countryside and villages at your own pace.

Power Boat Racing

Powerboat racing offers thrilling circuit and offshore competitions across different race classes, from affordable Zapcat catamarans to exotic hotboats.

Power Boating

Get the rush of high-speed powerboating with supercharged engines, racing boats and intense water action.

Tall Ships and Sail Training

Young people from around the world sail tall ships to build seamanship skills, confidence, and friendships through hands-on training at sea.