If you’re from the UK then you may not know this but many countries around the world have boat buses. These are just like buses but they operate in cities with large rivers, so you’ll see them in Brisbane, Amsterdam and Bruges among other cities across the globe. With a boat bus you get convenient travel to the other side of the water and it’s essentially a way of getting around without having to walk over large bridges. Take Brisbane…
As we come to the end of September, it’s time to say goodbye to boating season as we know it in the UK. You only have to look at the marinas to see that most boat owners have now moored their boats up and covered them until next spring. It’s a shame to take a walk down to the river and not see any boats there, but soon the winter breeze will arrive and you can’t blame the boating community…
When you’re renting a boat for the first time there are a few things you’ll need to know. Firstly how to drive the boat, moor correctly and use locks, but for this you may need to undertake a quick training programme. A one-day course can guide you through each of these aspects, but you also need to know what boat to choose. There are many different types, from narrow boats to cruisers to small riverboats. If you want a boat…
Every boat on the river has its unique name on the side. You come to recognise boats by their name and with some of them you’ll never forget them. That said, it can feel as though all the good ones have been taken, and there are many on British rivers with the same names. As an example, I can’t tell you how many Mary Rose boats I’ve seen over the last few years. When you’ve just bought a new boat…
Most boating enthusiasts can remember the first time they moored, and that’s because it’s extremely difficult. Mooring takes practice and usually the help of another person, so when you’ve just purchased a new boat be sure to practice in it first, otherwise you could damage your boat if the conditions aren’t in your flavour on a day out. There’s an art to mooring, it isn’t like driving a car. You have to recognise the conditions of the water and feel…