Skip to main content

The charity making life better by water

Nigel, Caen Hill Locks

Nigel on the welcome boat

I man the Admiral every Thursday and I've had 63 people come aboard already today - and we're only halfway through the day! The Admiral is a Welcome boat with lots of information on board about the canals and activities - history, children's activities, trails and all sorts of information. It's a fantastic boost for this waterway, offering a place for people to come in and find out more about our wonderful canals.

K&A welcome boat

Local people and people from all across the world come aboard and I met some Americans this morning - I like meeting people. When I retired from work I missed meeting people and I knew I wanted to do something.

Caen Hill welcome boat
The Admiral, welcome boat

Occasionally we take the boat to other venues for events and festivals along the canal, but the Admiral is moored here most of the time at the top of the Caen Hill Flight by the café at lock 44.

Nigel volunteering on the welcome boat

Nigel, Caen Hill Locks, Kennet & Avon Canal

photo of a location on the canals
newsletter logo

Stay connected

Sign up to our monthly newsletter and be the first to hear about campaigns, upcoming events and fundraising inspiration