We are narrowboat enthusiasts based in Leicestershire.

During our time cruising the canals, we noted that countless people struggled with opening and closing the lock paddles using a conventional windlass or canal lock key. We were determined to find a solution to make boating generally more pleasurable and less strenuous.

As a result, a few years ago we designed a very basic ratchet windlass to tackle the opening and closing of lock gates with ease. This one-off proved to be very successful and provoked many comments from fellow boaters who expressed an interest in acquiring one.

From this prototype, we have spent many hours designing and refining the product from the ground up, and the "GO Windlass" now combines a ratcheting socket with a fixed socket in a single lightweight windlass. We hope this unique design will give fellow boaters a safe and more enjoyable experience on the inland waterways.

The GO Windlass is a geared canal windlass intended to be an all-in-one windlass that fits all standard tapered spindles.

It is simple, robust, practical, and dependable.

If you have already purchased one, we are confident it meets your needs and expectations.