Inland Waterways Manual: The Complete Guide to Boating on Rivers, Lakes and Canals

(, 3rd edition)

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There are more than 4000 miles of navigable waterways in Great
Britain, with more in Ireland and Europe. Peaceful canals, bustling
rivers, glorious lakes - there is something for everyone. This book
will tell the reader all they need to know about how to get afloat - which boat to choose, whether to hire or buy, how much it will cost, and where they can go. Boat handling and manoeuvring are covered in detail,
along with maintenance and repair. And there is a section on trailer
boating for those who want to keep their boat at home, advice on living
aboard for long periods, night-time navigation and training.

This is the only book novices will need to take their first steps afloat, and it is the one they will keep by them throughout their boating years.

This is the book to read from cover to cover' Cruising
The perfect introductory guide to those new to the waterways' Maritime Journal

Reviews

" your perfect introduction to cruising." Boat Mart Magazine (2006) 'It really makes a good reference book for anybody to have on board their boat.' Boat Mart (April 2007) 'The book boasts that it is 'The complete guide to boating on rivers, lakes and canals'. And it makes good that boast. So if you are thinking of barging or boating on the UK's waterways, I don't believe you'll find a better guide.' Sailing Magazine (March 2007)

Author Bio

Emrhys Barrell has spent a lifetime afloat, for pleasure and for work.He has managed boatyards, designed boats, and edited boating magazines.But his greatest passion is for the inland waterways of Great Britainand Europe.