CanalAbility

16/03/2026

🌿 Watching sunlight dance on water, hearing birdsong, feeling the breeze… Nature has its way of soothing the mind.

How do you reconnect with the outdoors?

15/03/2026

Electric Accessible Canal Boat Build Update! ⚡️

We couldn’t wait to share the latest photos of our new accessible electric boat under construction!

The interior is taking shape, wiring and structure are progressing, and the space is starting to come alive — soon it will welcome our disabled clients, their friends, family, and carers to relax and enjoy the canals.

Built with accessibility and comfort at its core, this boat will make canal trips possible for everyone, regardless of ability.

Thanks to the incredible support of our volunteers, fundraisers, donors, and The National Lottery Community Fund National Lottery players, along with sponsorship from Xylem and support from www.hfw.com

👉 Follow the full build updates here:

https://www.canalability.org.uk/boating-without-boundaries/news/electric-boat-updates/

10/03/2026

Volunteering can be more than just giving your time – it can help you learn new skills too.

It's River Practice Day for our volunteers today.

At CanalAbility, we offer training opportunities that support personal development while helping us provide memorable days on the water.

💬 What skill would you love the chance to learn?

Find out more about volunteering: https://www.canalability.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/

08/03/2026

Want to try something new?
Learn new skills + have fun!
Join our volunteer team!
Free training provided!
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08/03/2026

From boating skills to helping disabled clients, our volunteers are doing incredible work every day.

This , why not get involved and learn new skills yourself?

https://www.canalability.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/

05/03/2026

Will you be watching the ParalympicsGB team from tomorrow?

We’re cheering on this incredible team as they take on Milano Cortina 2026! We’re especially excited to watch Matt Hamilton who is orginally from . He is making his Paralympic debut in Para Snowboard for Great Britain — how brilliant to see someone with Essex roots on the world stage!

Edinburgh based Para snowboarder Matt was inspired to participate in sport after watching the London 2012 Paralympic Games and seeing “all sorts of adaptive genius in play.”

05/03/2026

Ever wondered what CanalAbility volunteer training looks like?

Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

That’s why CanalAbility volunteers receive structured training that builds confidence and practical skills — from assisting passengers to working safely as part of a crew.

No previous boating experience required — just enthusiasm and a team spirit.

If you enjoy meeting people, being outdoors and learning new skills, volunteering with CanalAbility could be for you.

Learn about our accredited training and how to get involved:

https://www.canalability.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/

02/03/2026

Did we meet you at The Spotlight in Hoddesdon for Robbie Cumming’s Canal Boat Diaries - Live?

If you’re new here because of that, hello 👋

Have you ever been on a canal boat before? Or are you hoping to one day?

Pop a comment and say hi — we’d love to hear from you.

01/03/2026

🌱 Hello March! 🌱

Spring is waking up along the waterways — and there’s so much to see!

You might spot kingfishers darting across the water, early butterflies on the wing, and flood meadows coming to life near Sawbridgeworth Marsh Nature Reserve, Hunsdon Mead Nature Reserve and Thorley Wash Nature Reserve.

Find out more about the wildlife, flora and fauna, you can spot along the riverbanks with and Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust.

27/02/2026

Welcome to pupils and staff from Kingsdown School in Southend-on-Sea today, who will be enjoying the sights and sounds of the river on 2 of our specially adapted canal boats.

Kingsdown is a Special School for children aged 3 to 14 who have severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), physical disabilities and associated learning difficulties.

Find out more 👇

https://www.canalability.org.uk/stort-experience/

26/02/2026

More Exciting Progress!

Our accessible electric boat is really coming together, and we’re thrilled to share the latest build photos 📸

Every stage brings us closer to welcoming you onboard — and we can’t wait to show you the next update…

https://www.canalability.org.uk/boating-without-boundaries/news/electric-boat-updates/

26/02/2026

We're delighted to welcome Action For Family Carers Maldon today who have booked 2 of our accessible canal boats for a day on the river.

If you're looking for a truly accessible and inclusive group day out visit our website for more:

https://www.canalability.org.uk/canal-boat-day-trips/