Marine Breakdown Assistance
Breakdowns happen. But with River Canal Rescue, you’re never left stranded.
We’re the only marine breakdown service operating nationwide across all UK inland waterways—offering peace of mind wherever your journey takes you. Just like the AA or RAC, our membership-based service sends a qualified engineer to your boat for up to 2 hours of expert mechanical and electrical support. Whether it’s a faulty starter motor or a mysterious electrical fault, we’re here to get you moving again.
🚨 Fast Response. Trusted Experts.
• We attend over 75% of all callouts directly
• Backed by a nationwide network of vetted contractors
• Replacement parts included in your membership
💸 From Just £75 a Year
That’s less than £1.50 a week for total peace of mind. No hidden fees. No inflated callout charges. Just reliable support when you need it most.
Replacment Parts Cover (RPC)
Choose Your Cover: Bronze, Silver or Gold
All our membership packages include our Replacement Parts Cover (RPC)—a comprehensive benefit that covers the cost of replacing major components when they fail. From alternators to starter motors, RPC helps keep repair costs manageable while you’re out cruising.
Important: RPC activates 30 days after joining, so don’t wait until something goes wrong. Join early to ensure you’re fully protected when you need it most.
Why Join RCR?
• Nationwide coverage—no matter where you break down
• Expert engineers who understand boats inside and out
• Affordable protection with real value built in
• Trusted by thousands of boaters across the UK
Don’t wait until you’re stuck. Join River Canal Rescue today and cruise with confidence.
Membership What's included
RCR provides the following benefits with its memberships:
- Breakdown Assistance & Recovery
- Home-start (cover at your home mooring)
- Crew Relay (recovery of crew to home base)
- Yearly Inspection of Engine & Electrical System
- Crisis Coordination & Assistance when things go wrong
- Outboard Pick up and Drop off service
- Provisions Pick-up Service
- Practical and Technical Telephone Assistance
- Parts Delivery
- Access to Route Planning App
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