Inland Cruising: Guide to Boating on Canals and Rivers - Tapa dura

There are many miles of inland waterway waiting to be explored - rivers and canals of all sizes, offering something for all tastes and all types of craft. Whether you are hiring a boat for the day or planning to buy one for regular cruising, this book shows how anyone can enjoy a successful cruise on any canal or river. All the various boat-handling techniques are covered, and there is helpful advice on planning the trip, family and solo boating and overcoming problems. Aspects of cruising covered in the book includes: choosing the boat for you; setting off, mooring up and turning round; negotiating locks, bridges and tunnels, and essential safety advice.