In May, the new training cabin was built, and the kitchen units were installed. Volunteer, Nigel, welcomed the milestone. “In the past we have done the training in the boats or outside. Now, if it’s pouring with rain we can sit inside, make a cup of tea and chat with people. It’s a much more homely and […]
“I originally started narrow boating through Scouts, first as a Venture Scout leader, then with Explorer Scouts. I first became involved with the trust after a friend was looking for some help teaching. I became an instructor and then a trustee. “Narrow boating is a great vehicle for many things – whether that is building […]
“I first started using narrow boats as a Venture Scout when I left school over 50 years ago. Then, when I married, for our holidays my wife and I would hire a canal boat with other couples and take different routes across the countryside. “As the chief instructor, I make sure that all the boats […]
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June boats and base update
In May, the new training cabin was built, and the kitchen units were installed. Volunteer, Nigel, welcomed the milestone. “In the past we have done the training in the boats or outside. Now, if it’s pouring with rain we can sit inside, make a cup of tea and chat with people. It’s a much more homely and […]
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Tea break with… Nick, our RYA Training Principal
“I originally started narrow boating through Scouts, first as a Venture Scout leader, then with Explorer Scouts. I first became involved with the trust after a friend was looking for some help teaching. I became an instructor and then a trustee. “Narrow boating is a great vehicle for many things – whether that is building […]
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Tea break with… Nigel, our chief instructor
“I first started using narrow boats as a Venture Scout when I left school over 50 years ago. Then, when I married, for our holidays my wife and I would hire a canal boat with other couples and take different routes across the countryside. “As the chief instructor, I make sure that all the boats […]