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Canal in Loughborough
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Cruiser and Narrowboat 
Knowledge Sessions

Learn the ropes with an experienced qualified friendly skipper

Boat instruction with a difference

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Learn inland waterways boating skills, UK

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Previously operating as a  skippered narrowboat trip provider, we are now concentrating on sharing experience and knowledge with new boaters to help them get the best from their own boat. 

Narrow boat Day Hire

Experience spanning over 40 years including narrow beam cruisers and narrowboats.

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We can come to your boat and provide a full day of knowledge and skills sharing on your own boat, throughout the Midlands.

Narrow boat experience days

Qualified and experienced skipper.

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You're in safe hands.

Get to Know Us

Just fill in the contact us form at the bottom of this page and we can discuss your particular requirements

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A professional approach

I bring you a schedule of topics to demonstrate, discuss, and teach you during the day, with helpful illustrations to better understand areas such as:

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  • Boat anatomy

  • Basic boat maintenance

  • Boat handling

  • Rope handling

  • Sound signals

  • Byelaws and regulations

  • Boat Safety Scheme

  • Licence and Insurance requirements

  • Locking

  • Tunnels and other inland waterways features

  • Keeping safe afloat

  • Life jackets and life-saving equipment

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Fixed fees

When you contact me I will provide you with a fixed fee quotation, explaining exactly what the day will provide and show travel costs to and from your boat location, so that you know exactly what all of the costs are, up front. 

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Let's get boating

Confirm acceptance of your quotation and make your final booking as soon as possible to reserve your date.  You will then receive your full briefing pack, itinerary and supporting documents prior to the day.

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Please note the booking is made and the agreed date will only be held once we receive payment of the initial booking fee of £35 (terms and conditions apply). 

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Final balance will be due a week prior to the date of the booking, as per the details within your quotation.

   

Let's get boating!

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