Users Information

Users Information

Dick's Folly is 70 feet long and accommodates a maximum of 12 people. She was launched in 1989 and refitted in 2010 with a bright and cheerful interior. She has a semi-traditional stern with seating for a few, near to the helmsman. It should be noted that this boat was not designed for wheelchair use.

Pickle's Folly is 10 feet shorter than Dick's Folly at 60 feet and can accommodate up to 10 people. She was built in 2012 to accommodate a wheelchair user. A hydraulic lift takes people with mobility difficulties between the larger 'cruiser' rear deck and the cabin.

Availability

To find out available dates, use these links to take you to the calendars for each boat.
Dick's Folly PC Calendar 2024 Mobile Phone Format 2024
Pickle's Folly PC Calendar 2024 Mobile Phone Format 2024

Booking the boats

Once you have checked on the availability of the boat you want, you can download the booking form [with Terms and Conditions] using the button below. If you are happy with the T&Cs and you meet the RYA quaifications, or if you need more information, contact Rebecca Yamamoto by email info@swhertsnarrowboat.org.uk

Our Charges

Dick's Folly
  • Part of day [morning and afternoon, or afternoon to sunset] - £120
  • Whole of day [morning to sunset] - £180
  • Weekend [Friday evening to Sunday evening]* - £390
  • Week [Friday evening to Friday afternoon] - £755

Pickle's Folly
  • Part of day [morning and afternoon, or afternoon to sunset] - £115
  • Whole of day [morning to sunset] - £175
  • Weekend [Friday evening to Sunday evening]* - £375
  • Week [Friday evening to Friday afternoon] - £735
* Weekend charter is Friday evening from 1600hrs to Sunday evening; week charter is Friday 1600hrs to Friday 1200hrs. Other start times are negotiable.


Safety

We take safety on the boats very seriously. Our Pre-trip Safety Briefing outlines dangers and safety issues leaders and user groups need to be aware of when using our boats.

This briefing outline is provided as guidance. It is the responsibility of each group leader to make their own safety assessment (having regard to the ages, abilities and circumstances of their group) and brief the group accordingly.
On-line Safety Briefing Safety Briefing PDF

Your Route

An excellent journey planning tool can be found at CanalplanAC. This is a web-based program designed to help you plan a journey on the Grand Union Canal and elsewhere on Britain's inland waterways. There is also a canal guide on board both boats.

Onboard Activities

There is more to do onboard than cooking and washing up! Take a look at the page linked from the button below before your trip - good ideas to keep your group occupied while on board, or around the boats.
Onboard Activities
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