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Picture this: the sun slipping beneath the water’s edge, casting a gentle warmth over the gently rippling waves, or having a candle-lit dinner in a medieval town on the scenic Canal du Midi. These are the moments that capture the essence of our love for boating.

Comedians Sean Burke and Suzi Ruffel travelled across Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands on the search for new comedy material to perform at a stand-up gig. They took the waterways to find out how easy a boating holiday on the River Shannon really was. They visit Portumna in search of the ‘Salmon of Knowledge’.

Going on a boating trip is an incredibly exciting experience. When you rent a boat, you’re free to enjoy your holiday however you’d like. Better yet, there’s a boating holiday to suit everyone. Whether you’re a family looking for an action-packed trip, or a group of friends booking a short break away, you’re bound to find a boating holiday that offers everything you want it to. And, to make the decision that much easier, we’ve created the ultimate boating holiday index.

To help you make the most of your boating holiday and navigate the waterways with confidence, we asked our community of Emerald Star Ownerrs to share their expertise with us. Here’s a round up of their advice to become the ultimate boater and have a fantastic time on the water.

Buying a boat is often a dream but can be a long and stressful process. To make it easy and hassle-free, we have created for you, a guide to buying a second-hand boat.

Knowing how to safely moor your boat is a crucial skill when taking a boat on any waterway. But, if you are new to boating it can also be one of the most intimidating parts of boating.