Client at helm steering boat on trip

Client at helm steering boat on trip

Some highlights from a recent trip along the canal 🚤✨ We love making these journeys something everyone can be part of, whether it’s taking a turn at the helm or helping work the locks. Our friendly volunteer skipper and crew are right there to guide you 💙 #BoatHire #Charity #Community #UKCanals

Grand union canal

Grand union canal

Grand union canal

Grand union canal

Some lovely photos of the Grand Union Canal taken by our amazing volunteer Lin. Our fantastic waterways certainly look beautiful in this gorgeous Spring sunshine 🌞🌸🌊 #TravelTuesday #Charity #Boathire #Ukcanals #LifesBetterByWater #GrandUnionCanal #Spring

Charity cheque presentation

Thank you to Oshwal Ekta Centre for your incredible donation of £4200. The Desi Ramblers are members of this community and have been on many trips with us. This year they have donated to us as part of their human charity 💙 🫶🌟 #Charity #Boathire #Donation #Community #Dacorum #MondayMood #Ukcanals

Canal boat on trip with clients at lock gate

Whatever the season, there’s nothing quite like time spent on the water 💙 We welcome all groups from families, friends, schools, and care homes to enjoy relaxing boat trips along the beautiful Grand Union Canal all year round.

#Community #UKCanals #Charity #BoatHire #GrandUnionCanal #SundayMood

Wide beam on Grand union canal

Widebeam on Grand union canal

Wide beam on Grand union canal

Longer days, warmer weather, and the water is calling 🌞🌿 While our larger boat is getting booked up quickly, our cosy widebeams Sheldrake II and Close Shave still have some availability, perfect for a more cosy, laid-back day out #BoatHire #UKCanals #AccessibleAdventures #Charity #Community

Bookswap area at local theatre

It's #WorldTheatreDay and we want to say a big thank you to our friends at The Alban Arena for helping support our charity with their wonderful book swap area. You can take a book for a small donation or swap your old books for another 💙📚🎭 #Community #Charity #Theatre #BookSwap #BoatHire

Local community group posing by lock gate on Grand union canal

#ThrowbackThursday to a trip from Spring 2023. Redbourn Community Group are regulars with Wexp and always have a wonderful time on the water. Thank you for your continued support 💙🌊 #Charity #BoatHire #Community #Herts #LifesBetterByWater #GrandUnionCanal #ThursdayMood #UKCanals

Young Carers on residential trip

Young Carers are truly amazing young people. Many spend their daily lives helping to care for a parent or sibling, showing kindness, maturity and strength far beyond their years. 💙 That’s why we provide several residential weekend trips each year #Charity #BoatHire #YoungCarers #UKCanals #Community

Thank you so much, Jenny, for your amazing words and continued support 💛✨ We are so grateful you keep choosing us to be part of your special memories and fun-filled days out! It truly means everything to us 🥰🎉 #TestimonialTuesday #Charity #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #UKCanals #MakingMemories

Repainting of wide beam boat

Repainting of wide beam boat

Repainting of wide beam boat

Repainting of wide beam boat

Kate Boats are doing an incredible job on Close Shave. She's looking beautiful! We can't wait to get her home and back on the water for our guests to enjoy 🌊💙 #MondayMotivation #Charity #Boathire #Widebeam #UKcanals #GrandUnionCanal #CanalBoat

Bridge on Grand union canal in spring sunshine

Tree reflections on Grand union canal in spring sunshine

Swan on Grand union canal in spring sunshine

Lock gate on Grand union canal in spring sunshine

It's been a beautiful few days on the water 🌞 Thank you to our wonderful volunteer Lin for these gorgeous photos of the Grand Union Canal in the lovely spring sunshine🫶💙 🌊 #GrandUnionCanal #Ukcanals #Spring #Sunshine #Boathire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Dacorum #SundayMood

Widebeam boat on Spring canal trip

We are certainly feeling happy today as it's #FirstDayOfSpring. Spring means longer, warmer and sunnier days to enjoy on the water! 💙😁 #InternationalDayOfHappiness #Charity #BoatHire #Spring #LifesBetterByWater #GrandUnionCanal #Canal #UKCanals

It's #ClientsDay and we want to say a big thank you to everyone who books trips with us. This charity wouldn't be able to operate without your support. We appreciate your custom and we hope you will be able to enjoy our trips for many years to come 💙 #BoatHire #l#Community #Herts #Charity #UKCanals

Widebeam boat with wheelchair access ramp

We believe everyone should have the chance to enjoy the water, fresh air & the simple joy of a day out on a boat. All three of our boats are fully accessible, allowing people of all abilities to experience our beautiful waterways #DisabledAccessDay #WideBeam #BoatHire #Charity #Access #UKCanals

Clients on boat trip at lock gate

From family and friends to schools and care homes, our boat trips are available to book all year round for all types of groups. We welcome you to experience the beauty of the Grand Union Canal with us 💙
#SaturdayMotivation #BoatHire #Charity #GrandUnionCanal #LifesBetterByWater #UKCanals #Community

Thank you to the Open Door Crochet Group for your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed your day, despite the wet weather. Come rain or shine, our volunteers will make sure you have the best experience out on the water 💙 #FeedbackFriday #Volunteers #Charity #Community #BoatHire #UKCanals

Clients smiling and enjoying boat trip

#ThrowbackThursday to a sunny Spring trip from 2024. Look at those smiles! It's makes everything we do so worthwhile 😀💙 #Charity #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #ukcanals #GrandUnionCanal #Canal #Herts #Spring

Volunteers pulling boat into towpath

If you think you might be interested in volunteering and would like to find out more about what is involved in volunteering with WExp, then please visit our website or drop us a message to find out more: wexp.org.uk/volunteer
#Volunteers #Charity #BoatHire #Community #Dacorum #Herts #UKCanals

Couple celebrating joint 80th birthdays on boat trip

Couple celebrating joint 80th birthdays on boat trip

Couple celebrating joint 80th birthdays on boat trip

Client on helm

Thank you Marilyn for these amazing photos from your recent trip with us and joint 160th birthday celebrations 🎉🎂🎈🍾. Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your special day. Looks like you had a beautiful time on the water with us 💙 #MondayMood #Charity #Boathire #Celebration #Ukcanals

School children posing by lock gate

Our trips are all about making a difference in the community 🌿💙 Nothing beats seeing happy, smiling faces enjoying the water & creating lasting memories. Have photos from your trip? We’d love to see them! 📸 Email us at marketing@wexp.org.uk
#SaturdayMotivation #Charity #BoatHire #Community#UKcanals

Volunteer with wheelchair user

We are an all-volunteer charity with no paid employees. We are enthusiastic and committed to helping priority groups in our community enjoy the pleasures associated with exploring our local canal by boat 🚤 💙
#Charity #BoatHire #Volunteers #Ukcanals #Friyay

Volunteer at local OPALS event in Dacorum

Our lovely volunteer Brian is at an OPALS event in Grove Hill today. We really enjoy getting out into our local community and raising awareness about our charity.
#ThursdayMood #Charity #Boathire #Community #Dacorum #OPALS #ukcanals #Volunteer

Spring on the Grand Union canal

Spring is certainly in the air. We are enjoying being on the water in this beautiful sunshine 🌞💙 Thank you to our wonderful volunteer Steve for the great photo 📸 #WaterwaysWednesday #Charity #Boathire #Ukcanals #GrandUnionCanal #Spring #LifesBetterByWater

Client feeding swans and ducks on canal towpath

Today is #WorldWildLifeDay. On our boat trips, you have the opportunity to see a wide range of wonderful wildlife, such as ducks, swans, herons & Kingfishers. We have duck food on-board all our boats, so plenty of opportunities to see them up close! #Charity #BoatHire #ukcanals #TuesdayMood

Volunteer maintenance team working at boat base

Volunteer maintenance team working at boat base

Our volunteer maintenance team were hard at work last week. They've been replacing the wharf lighting with higher output and also working on weather proofing the pump out shed, making it waterproof & adding insulation #MondayMotivation #Volunteers #Charity #Boathire #Ukcanals

Clients and wheelchair user by lock on Grand Union canal

It’s #internationalwheelchairday and our three boats are purpose built to allow wheelchairs users to experience our canals and canal boating #Charity #SundayThoughts #BoatHire #Accessible #Accessibility #ukcanals #Widebeam

Widebeam boat on trip on Grand Union canal

We are getting very busy for the spring and summer months, but we still have availability on our smaller, cosy widebeam boats, Close Shave and Sheldrake II. They accommodate up to 12 passengers
#SaturdayMotivation #BoatHire #Accessibility #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #UKCanals #Community #Widebeam

Thank you, Shelia, for your kind words following your Festive cruise with us in December. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip. Providing experiences that are easy, enjoyable, and memorable is always our goal #FeedbackFriday #Charity #BoatHire #UKcanals

Client on boat-trip wearing captain hat

#ThrowbackThursday to a trip from last February. Look at that smile! Makes everything we do so worthwhile 😀
#Charity #BoatHire #GrandUnionCanal #Spring #LifesBetterByWater #Community #Ukcanals

Widebeam boat on Grand Union canal in the sunshine

Spring isn't far away now! Makes days on the water that bit more enjoyable. On our trips you have the opportunity to travel North through Hemel Hemsptead or South towards Watford #Charity #BoatHire #Spring #Lifesbetterbywater #WaterwaysWednesday #GrandUnionCanal #UKCanals