Community Boating Made Simple
We help youth and community groups safely experience life on the water — from first visit to running your own trips. At South West Herts Narrowboat Trust, we don’t just provide boats — we support you every step of the way. Whether you’re part of Scouts, Guides, cadets, church groups or another community organisation, we help you build the confidence, skills, and accreditation needed to take your group out on the canal. We work with a wide range of organisations who want to offer something memorable and meaningful.
More Than Boats
We Help You Make It Happen
We provide tailored support to help you confidently take your group on the water from RYA training, to best practice and risk management guidance.
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Boat Hire
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RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman Training
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Accreditation support (Scouts permits, Guiding certification, etc.)
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Experienced volunteers with real-world knowledge
Your Journey With Us
Come and try
Get trained
Get accredited
Each organisation has its own requirements which our team will guide you through.
Scouts Permits
https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/narrowboating/
Girlguiding guidance
https://www.girlguiding.org.uk
Cadet organisations
Internal approvals
“The Trust made the whole process straightforward — from first visit to running our own trips.”
Leagrave Scouts




