I've always wanted to do canal boating. The only thing that puts me off is that I think I'd be completely inept at piloting it.A Canal Boat, myself and the good Mrs Merchant Seaman do a lot of canal boating. The most relaxing thing I've ever done. Our plan is to buy one in the next five years. Not so much to live on permanently but a home from home where we can go, chill out, cruise for a day or so and return to our mooring. Anyway (that's) the plan.....
It's easy Chris, you'll get lessons first too from any reputable hirer. The locks can be hard work but (that's) all part of the fun.I've always wanted to do canal boating. The only thing that puts me off is that I think I'd be completely inept at piloting it.
I'm glad to hear there's lessons supplied. I fancy doing it when the girls are a little older (~10)It's easy Chris, you'll get lessons first too from any reputable hirer. The locks can be hard work but (that's) all part of the fun.
It can be a little boring for the kids admittedly. As you would imagine the views are different around every bend and it's amazing what you see in this great country of ours. Even the industrial parts of the Black Country has its unique charm.I'm glad to hear there's lessons supplied. I fancy doing it when the girls are a little older (~10)
Canal boating is fun for adults, lots of pubs, children are lucky to get a bag of crisps and an old swing in the pub garden.It can be a little boring for the kids admittedly. As you would imagine the views are different around every bend and it's amazing what you see in this great country of ours. Even the industrial parts of the Black Country has its unique charm.
It can be a little boring for the kids admittedly. As you would imagine the views are different around every bend and it's amazing what you see in this great country of ours. Even the industrial parts of the Black Country has its unique charm.
I might rethink taking the kidsCanal boating is fun for adults, lots of pubs, children are lucky to get a bag of crisps and an old swing in the pub garden.
I was taken on a canal boat holiday as a child along with my brother and sister for a week and had a fantastic time and it's one of the family holidays that stick in my mind as being one of the best so don't be too quick to deprive your kids of a real adventure on the water Chris, it can be a lot of fun for the whole family.I might rethink taking the kids
Thanks PaulI was taken on a canal boat holiday as a child along with my brother and sister for a week and had a fantastic time and it's one of the family holidays that stick in my mind as being one of the best so don't be too quick to deprive your kids of a real adventure on the water Chris, it can be a lot of fun for the whole family.P.
All boats come equipped with life jackets Chris and the wildlife around the riverbanks is superb.I might rethink taking the kids
Talking about wildlife.........my brother was sitting on the roof of the cabbin looking back while I was at the tiller with my dad, all of a sudden my dad shouted to my brother Duck! My brother was looking from side to side looking for a duck as we approched a very low bridge and my dad shouted No Duck and pulled on his legs causing him to fall back on the roof just as we went under the very low bridge!All boats come equipped with life jackets Chris and the wildlife around the riverbanks is superb.
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