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Going on a family boating adventure is like opening a treasure chest of shared moments, laughter, and the thrill of exploration.

Comedians Sean Burke and Suzi Ruffel travelled across Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands on the search for new comedy material to perform at a stand-up gig. They took the waterways to find out how easy a boating holiday on the River Shannon really was. They visit Portumna in search of the ‘Salmon of Knowledge’.

To help you make the most of your boating vacation and navigate the waterways with confidence, we asked our community of Le Boat Owners to share their expertise with us. Here’s a roundup of their advice to become the ultimate boater and have a fantastic time on the water.

Buying a boat is often a dream but can be a long and stressful process. To make it easy and hassle-free, we have created for you, a guide to buying a second-hand boat.

You may have dreamt of owning your own boat since childhood, or just started considering it, as more and more people are looking at ways to explore the world by the waterways. Before going ahead, there are several costs that should be carefully considered. Here’s a list that will help you estimate to day-to-day running and maintenance costs of a boat, helping to avoid some bad surprises!

Knowing how to safely moor your boat is a crucial skill when taking a boat on any waterway. But, if you are new to boating it can also be one of the most intimidating parts of boating.