The company takes its responsibilities very seriously indeed in terms of its commitment to guests as well as
other users of the canals, including the flora and fauna. Each of our craft is fully licensed and insured and
has a regulatory Boat Safety Certificate and Gas certificate.
After check - in, you will be given familiarisation training which includes our own specially commissioned
video. This introduces you to the Hire a Canalboat narrowboat and takes you through how it all works.
It also introduces the rules of cruising together with what is and what is not acceptable within the cruising
etiquette. You can take notes and raise any questions with your allocated boatman/trainer. The televisual part
lasts up to an hour and this will be followed by practical training complementing the video presentations.
For your comfort and safety, the videos remain on board throughout your holiday which together with the
extensive boat manual gives you two excellent tools for reference. It is crucial to follow the established
procedures which are in place for the safety and comfort of guests.
Lifejackets are available for all of you, though we find most of you over the age of 16 years decline.
However, they are available and we insist that children aged 16 years or under use them at all times when outside
the boat cabins. The Company will not allow any boat to leave its Marina mooring if there are children
on board without lifejackets. In addition, the Company will not accept responsibility where lifejackets have not
been worn. Please be aware of potential dangers in and around water. Do take care and pay attention to
potential hazards, particularly when moving about on and around the exterior of the boat,
getting on and off and whilst mooring and passing through locks. If somebody falls into the water, make sure that
you follow safety procedures. Also, ensure the person showers thoroughly immediately to minimize any potential
health risk. Please note that the Company reserves the right at all times to limit or rescind the right to cruise subject
to the safety considerations of guests and craft. Be aware that anybody who arrives and appears to be under the
influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to board the narrowboat under any circumstances. This may,
of course, impact upon the party as a whole. No compensation will be given. Further, the company will not
hesitate to inform the relevant authorities if it is believed that any law has been broken.
See our terms and conditions of hire.

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