Seminars
Boat Ownership Seminars
Whether you're just considering getting afloat, a novice or a seasoned boater, there is a seemingly endless amount to be learned about boat ownership and boating. Mark Langley, Technical Editor of Waterways World, hosts a series of Seminars to support both new and experienced boaters.
Seminars will take place from 11:00 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday;
Seminars are designed to provide answers to the most pertinent questions you may have on
- buying a new or second hand boat
- living afloat
- converting your boat to electric – NEW for 2026
- maintaining your boat - its engine and services; upgrades and safety
- cost saving ideas for your boat -– NEW for 2026
All talks are followed by an open question and answer session.
For more information on these talks click on the button below.
Special Talks in the Seminar Theatre
The Current State of the Waterways
A Panel Discussion chaired by Paul Knox-Johnston of Crick Boat Show main sponsors Haven Knox-Johnston on “The Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Waterways”.
On the panel for this hour-long session will be:
- Matthew Symonds, Head of Boating and Customer Service Support the Canal & River Trust;
- Charlie Norman, Director of Campaign and Public Affairs, IWA;
- Tiffany Gale-Haynes, owner of Enslow Marina and Partner in Kingsground Narrowboats; and
- Peter Johns, Waterways World Publisher and Crick Boat Show Director
Saturday 23 May at 3pm in the Seminar Marquee
Campbell Robb in conversation with Peter Johns
How will Campbell Robb, announced as the new Chief Executive of the Canal & River Trust just before last year's Crick Boat Show, and in post since early October 2025, shape its future? In a hour-long session on Sunday 24 May, Peter Johns, Waterways World Publisher and Crick Boat Show Director, will be putting questions to Campbell Robb, seeking to find out about the man charged with leading the Canal & River Trust through some challenging times ahead with reduced government funding for the waterways.
Sunday 24 May at 3pm the Seminar Marquee
Guarantee your front row seats at the Seminars
The seminars at Crick Boat Show are completely free to attend. However, as the seminars can get very busy you can guarantee a seat near the front of the Seminar Theatre by reserving a place at the Show Information Point for a nominal fee of £2. Bookings can be made ONLY ON THE DAY of the seminar, and are on a first-come, first-served basis and close 20 minutes before the Seminar starts. The first Seminar each day is at 11:00
