Produced by The Canal and Rivers Trust, the Environment Agency and the British Marine Federation, this handbook gives you all the boating basics – the essential knowledge and techniques you need to make sure you enjoy yourselves and stay safe.
Both a video and a downloadable PDF, these will help explain what to expect on your boating holiday. We encourage you to watch the video / read the PDF before your holiday.
The Boater’s Handbook is designed for newcomers to boating, but we hope it will also be a handy reminder for more experienced boaters.
Reading it before setting off will help you spot the risks yourself, and help you take simple action to avoid problems. If you do run into difficulties, this understanding will help you get out of trouble quickly and safely.
You can watch the Canal and River Trust's Boaters' Handbook DVD Below, as well as in these additional languages.