Britain's biggest selling canal & river magazine

Waterways World is the biggest-selling and longest-established inland waterways magazine.

Every month, we explore the waterway system, test the latest boats and equipment, and look into the history and heritage of our canals - and our news coverage is unrivalled. Our new website is the companion to the monthly magazine, regularly updated to bring you the latest from the waterways world. We have a host of new features planned for the coming months, so add us to your favourites and keep in touch.

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August 2009 issue - out now!

August issue in boatyards this weekend - newsagents from midweek

Waterways: It's the central Grand Union Canal on our front cover - and in our pull-out cruising guide. There's more to it than just Stoke Bruerne and Braunston! A little further south, we visit the Wendover Arm - short but amazingly scenic. But it's not just a southern issue - we explore the Leeds & Liverpool too, and even a waterway in Alaska.

Boats and Boating: In these straitened times, everyone wants to save money - and our 40 credit-crunch boating tips are full of smart ideas. Looking for a great value boat? We test a Chinese narrowboat with a surprisingly ambitious spec. Plus the IWA National preview, the latest products, and your questions answered.

History: Too hot on the cut? Transport yourself to colder seasons with a selection of fascinating ice-boat pictures. Plus an exclusive excerpt from John Liley's new book, the long-awaited follow-up to Journeys of the Swan.

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