I have a passionate interest in the UK canals. I love the vision of the engineers who designed them, the work of the people who built them; I like the change of pace when you're on a narrow boat. And yes, I confess, I like the canal-side pubs too.

In 2003 I invested in a shared ownership scheme; it's worked out very well and I'm having wonderful cruises spring, summer, autumn and winter – it's a very different experience in each season. If you'd like to know more about the shared scheme I'm in, email me.

Here are just a few pics of me and friends chilling out - click for larger versions...