While the thought of winterising your narrowboat may be some way off, our seasons are becoming more extreme, which means in addition to wetter summers, the winters are likely to get colder.

There is a consensus that climate change will bring warmer winters, however according to a BBC report (Feb 25 – could the UK actually get colder with global warming?), some scientists predict the UK and north-west Europe could buck the global warming trend and face plunging temperatures and freezing winters.

This month, River Canal Rescue advises how to winterise your narrowboat and avoid costly repair bills.