Author: L. T. C. RoltPublisher: History Press
ISBN: 9780750960618
Category : Boat living
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Take a trip down the waterways of England during their hey-day
Narrowboating for Novices
Author: John HenshawPublisher:
ISBN: 9780993073991
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Aimed at the complete newcomer and those with limited experience of narrowboating, this book explains how to pick a canal, how to steer, moor, turn the boat, negotiate bridges, bends and tunnels, and work locks confidently & safely, and it offers tips on what to pack & where to visit along the route. With descriptions of 38 canals & 43 maps.
The Narrowboat Guide
Author: Tony JonesPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408188015
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
The UK has over 1000 miles of navigable canals and rivers which are home to an estimated over 70,000 boats. To the untrained eye canal boats can look much the same, but there are some very important distinctions and a new buyer has some very important choices to make. This book discusses those choices, taking into consideration the various boating profiles. From those choosing to live on board permanently, to constant cruisers, and weekend boaters to fair-weather cruisers, each will require a different type of boat if they are to fully enjoy their new vessel. The book covers finding and buying a boat, the legalities of purchase, the different features and utilities, finding a mooring, boating health and safety, the cost of boating, boat maintenance, boating etiquette and many other frequently asked questions.
Barging Round Britain
Author: John SergeantPublisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0718180658
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Barging Round Britain by David Bartley is a beautifully-illustrated guide to a unique and fascinating part of our history: the canal network. Explore the people and places that have forged this national treasure, from the birth of the Industrial Revolution to the leisure explosion on our waterways today. Fully-illustrated with maps and photographs, the book will trace canal routes across the UK, from the Georgian grandeur of Bath to the dramatic splendour of the Scottish Highlands. This is the official tie-in to the ITV series, coming to prime-time TV in January 2015. David Bartley's Barging Round Britain includes a foreword and chapter introductions by the presenter of the TV series, John Sergeant.
Safe Skipper
Author: Simon JollandsPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147291547X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 373
Book Description
Whether out for an afternoon's sail or embarking on a long offshore passage, there is always an element of chance and uncertainty about being at sea. To be responsible for the wellbeing of both crew and vessel, a good skipper needs to know their limitations and ensure they are operating well within the margins of safety. Safe Skipper is a practical and thought provoking guide for yacht skippers of all levels of experience, full of invaluable advice and tips on how to reduce to the minimum the risks of mishaps and equipment failure at sea. There's a wide range of information on seamanship, preparation, seaworthiness, gear, boat handling, leadership, teamwork, watch keeping, communications, navigation, weather and emergency procedures, all delivered in a highly practical, lively, non-preachy fashion. Included throughout are useful checklists, box-outs and case studies of accidents and their causes, with survivors' testimonials and explanations of how disasters were avoided, or could have been, all of which provides valuable lessons for everyone who goes to sea.
Narrow Boats
Author: Nick BillinghamPublisher: Crowood Press
ISBN: 9781852238612
Category : Canal-boats
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
A thorough grounding is provided in this book in all aspects of looking after the various systems that make up a narrow boat. Proper installation and maintenance of these systems is vital for safe and enjoyable cruising. It will enable all narrow boat owners to keep equipment in good working order.
Inland Waterways Manual
Author: Emrhys BarrellPublisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1472901347
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
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
Narrow Dog to Carcassonne
Author: Terry DarlingtonPublisher: Delta
ISBN: 0440337569
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The hilarious and true story of two senior-citizens and their whippet dog who hatch, plan and carry out a “lunatic scheme” to sail from Stone in Staffordshire to Carcassonne in the South of France.
Canal Boat Steering - How To Move Your Boat
Author: JanulPublisher:
ISBN: 9781906921088
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
If you love canal boats, this pocket book will get you started. Current skills can be improved with, for example, 9 pages on reverse. JANUL is a commercial skipper and a seasoned RYA Instructor, with experience based on varied steering techniques.
Canals: The Making of a Nation
Author: Liz McIvorPublisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473530237
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Canals hold a unique place in British culture, with associations of lazy summer afternoons, journeying through lush green countryside. But as Liz McIvor explains in the book to accompany her BBC series, the story of our canals is also the story of how modern Britain was born. It was the canals that helped open up the trade of the Industrial Revolution, furthered the new science of geology, and even ushered in a new form of architecture. The legacy of our canals is all around us. In Canals: The Making of a Nation, McIvor takes us on a journey across the network of English canals to tell a deeper story of how our waterways changed our lives. It’s a very modern tale, full of high finance and greedy investors, cheap labour and the struggle for workers’ rights, and new frontiers in family and child welfare. It’s a unique and compelling exploration of Britain’s golden age.
