River Canal Rescue

01/09/2026

28/08/2026

Did you know that we have a TikTok channel too?

https://www.tiktok.com//video/7678267978768469270?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Go and check out our growing content for little gems like this one..

Click on the link below to go over and check it out! Go on... Give us a follow..!!

https://www.tiktok.com/

15 Followers, 0 Following, 35 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by rivercanalrescue1

28/08/2026

✍️Feedback Friday! ✍️

The weeks are flying by aren't they?! At least this week we finally have a bit of rain to help fill up the canals again!

Back to Feedback Friday, this weeks review comes from Peter Fairhead who writes:

"Office took careful details of location and symptoms. Also very kindly asked after all people on board and if we needed supplies. Initial call from engineer (Dan) helped establish likely problems, and repair was undertaken almost immediately he looked at the engine. Friendly service from both people, and we were off on our trip again with minimum delay"

Thankyou for leaving a review on our Google review page Peter, it means a lot to us when somebody comments on a job well done.

River Canal Rescue - Keeping you moving

27/08/2026

Today is national "Just because" day and it's a day to just do something, in fact anything, not for any particular reason.... So what are you doing today "just because"?!

How about singing in the rain? If you do that, please post a video on this post!! Best voice wins!

26/08/2026

🐕Today is national Dog Day!🐩

Let's see your doggie pictures! This is Rocky, who belongs to our MD Stephanie Horton. We love our dogs here at RCR HQ, staff are encouraged to bring in their pooches.. our office is very dog friendly!

26/08/2026

Thankyou to our friends at Towpath Talk for posting this on their socials. Our courses continue to be very very popular! Click on the link below to book your slot!

https://www.rivercanalrescue.co.uk/courses/

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲? 🔧🚤

River Canal Rescue has released more dates for its two-day diesel engine and boat maintenance course at its Stafford HQ.

Covering servicing, cooling, propulsion, fault finding and more, the course is designed to help boaters better understand and maintain their own engines.

No previous experience is needed.

👇 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 – 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲

24/08/2026

𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 🚤⚠️

River Canal Rescue says it is receiving daily calls from boaters dealing with fouled props, damaged rudders and skegs, and knock-on damage to drive systems as low water levels expose underwater obstacles.

So what should you do if your boat runs aground — and why can simply adding more revs make matters worse?

RCR managing director Stephanie Horton shares practical advice on ballast, towing, patience and protecting your boat’s drive system.

👉 Read the full advice — find it now on the Towpath Talk website.

21/08/2026

✍️Feedback Friday! ✍️
This week it's big a thankyou to Kevin Hamilton on cruiser Rojjer for this lovely review for Alistair..

"Had to call out River Canal Rescue yesterday. My 50yr old boat had conked out just out side Marlow. They sent out Alistair, who diagnosed the problem in about 3 minutes and fixed it.It is always very worrying when you break down, but this, my first use of their services has given me great confidence for my future boating.Fantastic service. Thank you Alistair!"

Thankyou Kevin, we are so glad we could help.

River Canal Rescue - Keeping you moving

20/08/2026

Membership to RCR means peace of mind cruising anywhere on our UK Inland waterways, but are you covered?

Click on the link below and check out our membership packages to see which one fits your needs. As an added bonus if you apply using our online portal you get a 5% discount!

https://www.rivercanalrescue.co.uk/breakdown-cover/

Alternatively you can always call us on 01785 785680 and we can talk you through the membership packages that suit you.
Get covered today, don’t leave your mooring without us.

RCR - Keeping you moving

19/08/2026

Thankyou to our friends at Canal Boat Magazine for posting this.

As numerous canals continue to suffer low water levels, breakdown and assistance firm, River Canal Rescue, is receiving daily calls from boaters with fouled props and damage to rudders and skegs, plus associated damage to drive systems, impacting engine mounts with ‘legs’ failures, and gearbox c...