Collins/Nicholson Boating Handbook

A practical, usable guide to getting afloat on Britain's canals and rivers. The authoritative advice and information will inspire confidence and allow everyone to enjoy a successful, relaxing and safe experience on the water.


Contents
• Advice on what type of boating holiday.
• Where and when to go.
• Booking your boat.
• The necessary preparation.
• Starting your first trip.
• Boat handling.
• Negotiating locks, bridges, tunnels and aqueducts.
• Safety on board.
• Problems you may encounter and how to deal with them.
• Those extra-special places to see and things to do.
• Boating in Ireland and Europe.
• Buying a boat and boat ownership.
• Appendices cover walking and cycling along the waterways; communication on board (mobiles and laptops); where to get more information; boat shows, events and rallies; waterway guides, magazines and videos; glossary of boating terms; bibliography.


Illustrations clearly explain the practical points, photographs show the special nature of the waterways and their features, and maps illustrate the entire inland waterways system and individual canals and rivers.