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Spend some time travelling the canals and rivers on the historic narrow boat Apollo. Built in 1929 Apollo is a fine example of how a working narrow boat should be. Spend some time being the cargo in the open hold of this spectacular vessel.

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Yorkshire Canal Locks
One & Two Day

Courses

We now offer bespoke day and two-day narrowboat courses for those looking to become an owner, are an owner or those that just wish to learn. Our day course could be considered a brilliant "Experience Day" gift!

What is covered in the day course?

We now offer bespoke day and two-day narrowboat courses for those looking to become an owner, are an owner or those that just wish to learn. Our day course could be considered a brilliant “Experience Day” gift!

Basic engine and propulsion gear checks and understanding

Safety and man overboard procedures

Manoeuvring, including casting off, mooring, winding (turning), and heaving to amongst others

Steering and navigation of the canals and rivers including courtesies and basic signalling

Safe Lock operation and courtesies, including single-handed vessels

Rope handling and how to secure mooring ropes, including the use of pins and chains etc

Navigation of rivers

Lunch included

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Driving the narrowboat Apollo

What is covered in the two day course?

Everything from the one day course plus…

Understanding how boat systems work including,

Freshwater

Domestic electrics

Very basic gas (we would always recommend a gas-safe engineer to alter or fix gas systems)

Stoves and solar were applicable

Rope handling and how to secure mooring ropes, including the use of pins and chains etc

Lunch included

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Booking your course

These courses can either be held on one of our own boats or on your own if you want to gain confidence and understanding of your own vessel (depending on location there may be a charge for travel)

The courses will never be with a class greater than 6 people, they are practical, hands-on on and bespoke to your needs, if you have specific skills and understanding you are looking to gain let us know. We understand that the second day of the course may be more relevant to your needs so this can also be purchased as one day course.

Prices:
Day course £180
Two-day course £350

Call 07799041700 or email john@yorkshireboating.com to check our narrowboat courses availability and get booked in.

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