Narrowboat Mooring Etiquette Every New Boater Should Know
Plan a gentle riverside stroll with children by checking path surfaces, weather forecasts, access points and nearby facilities before setting out.
Plan a gentle riverside stroll with children by checking path surfaces, weather forecasts, access points and nearby facilities before setting out.
Identify currents, eddies, weirs and hidden obstacles by studying the water surface and banks before launching your kayak or canoe.
Learn how to share towpaths, avoid blocking winding holes and keep noise low when mooring beside other canal boats overnight.
Sep 3
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Aug 23
10Plan a gentle riverside stroll with children by checking path surfaces, weather forecasts, access points and nearby facilities before setting out.
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Aug 4
10Increase your chances of seeing a flash of blue by sitting still near shaded bends and listening for a sharp, high-pitched call.
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Aug 2
10Look for pubs with grassy banks, shaded tables and easy river access so families and walkers can relax over a simple ploughman's lunch.
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Jul 31
10Discover how canals and rivers once carried coal, timber and grain, shaping towns, locks and wharves across the countryside.
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Jul 29
10Keep spare clothes, phone, snacks and first-aid supplies dry by rolling and clipping your bag before you launch on open water.
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Jul 31
10Identify currents, eddies, weirs and hidden obstacles by studying the water surface and banks before launching your kayak or canoe.
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Jul 29
10Match rod length, test curve and reel size to the stillwaters or slow rivers you plan to fish, then budget for line and hooks.
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Jul 9
10Learn how to share towpaths, avoid blocking winding holes and keep noise low when mooring beside other canal boats overnight.
read more
Jul 3
10Increase your chances of seeing a flash of blue by sitting still near shaded bends and listening for a sharp, high-pitched call.
read more
Sep 26
10