As we enter summer and leave spring behind us we are greeted by a wonderful scene.
Beautiful wildflowers, new life beginning with ducklings and chicks of varied creeds.
While cruising I have noted an absence or Coots again this year which is rather concerning.
I hope you too are enjoying the wonders of summer.

Crick boat show was very busy and with numerous enquiries and viewings booked it proved very successful.
Thank you for attending the Ownashare trailer over the bank holiday and I look forward to talking to you over the coming weeks.
As the summer season fully begins all of our boats are out enjoying the relaxing pleasure of the english countryside I hope you will be joining them soon.

The sun is shining after a very cold end to April.
Let us hope for more settled times in May.
I am busy preparing for my first trip of the season.
Looking around the countryside it has suddenly burst into life with the fading of the dark frames of the trees in winter to the fluffy green of spring growth.
The birds are very active and broken shells are evidence of new life.
The spring flowers are brightening the scenery and making us glad to be alive.

Five Ownashare managed boats attended the national share show at Braunston on 21st and 22nd of April.
We were treated to a mini heatwave and share sales were brisk with 6 share sales on the 5 boats.
You can visit us at the Crick Boat Show 26th to the 28th May.
Look out for our show bargains they offer exceptional value.
All shares are competitively priced and many owners are open to reasonable offers.

After suffering one of the most unsettled starts to Spring in memory at least the temperature is rising.
All of our boats are now cruising the system and we all hope the snow and rain has replenished the reservoirs.
The national share show is fast approaching and I look forward to meeting old and new friends at the event.

SEE US AT THE
Braunston National share show 21st and 22nd of April.
Attending to view are;
Beeston Castle
Farndon
Minuet
Forget Me Knot
Theddingworth
If you would like to discuss any of our boats please contact Linda 07800902323
I look forward to meeting you at the show.

What happens when the canal freezes.
Four of our share boats became stuck in the ice this season and all of our owners were fantastic.
All of the boats stayed warm and cosy, although water was one item that was not easy to refill and washing needed to be kept to a minimum.
After 4 days and daily chats no boat needed the owners to be recovered although plans were in place to provide extra gas and water if required.
Now most boats are again on the move all be it slowly and with great care in a few days it will seem a distant memory.

The snow has started to disappear and the ice has thinned.
The intrepid boaters will soon be released from their enforced stay.
Our hope now is for a quick transformation into spring and with share enquiries starting to increase it feels as if the boating year is beginning.
We have new shares being offered shortly and remember to add the 21st and 22nd April to your diary for the share show at Braunston Marina.
Available to view with their owners on board to chat to;
Beeston Castle, Farndon, Forget me knot, Minuet.

Back on my boat again after the winter but only for a few hours to add some new curtains.
It was a glorious spring like day and it really did make you wish you had time to take the boat up the cut.
The boat looked spick and span and ready for her cruising to start.

Back in November many of us were discussing the low water levels.
Now after numerous storms we are looking at almost full reservoirs and the rivers in flood, how quickly things can change.
Most of our boats are beginning to cruise again after their winter maintenance and planning their trips carefully to avoid the many stoppages of the winter.
I hope to welcome many of you to the Boat share show in Braunston on the 21st and 22nd April.