Nicholson Boating Handbook (Waterways Guide): The Essential Guide to Getting Afloat

by N/A

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $4.01

  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.