Books about boating skills

Book - RYA Inland Waterway Handbook Ref: 2316
by Andrew Newman.

Designed to accompany the RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman's Course, this handbook will help you learn the basic skills needed to navigate the UK's inland waterways, safely and with confidence.

Soft back. 96 pages. 16.9cms x 24.5cms approx. Illustrated with colour photos and diagrams throughout. 2nd edition, 2010.

Price: £10.99

Book - Towpath Tips Ref: 582
by Dusty Miller.

The tips in this book were originally published as a series of articles in 'Waterways World'. They are arranged into sections including, choosing a route, setting off and steering, locking, general navigation and safety.

This is an easy to follow, non-technical handbook for the first time holiday hirer and the inexperienced owner boater.

Soft back. 34 pages. 14.6cms x 21cms approx. Black and white drawings illustrate every tip.

Price: £3.00

A Boater's Guide to Boating Ref: 405
by Chris N. Deuchar.

This book is a revised and much expanded version of a series of articles which first appeared in the newsletter of the Historic Narrow Boat Owners Club. Nowhere before has anyone attempted to record the special skills required to navigate the craft of our narrow canals along the waterways for which they were designed.

It is above all a practical book for anyone who has or intends to steer a boat along our inland waterways, especially those who boat single handedly.

Soft back. 68 pages, 14.8cms x 21cms approx. Black & white illustrations.

Price: £5.00

Book - Inland Waterways Manual Ref: 486
by Emrhys Barrell.

Whatever your means, whatever your needs, it has never been easier to get afloat - whether just for an hour, a day, or a more ambitious cruise.

This book will tell you all you need to know about how to do it, which boat to choose, hire or buy, how much it will cost, and where you can go. Boat handling, manoeuvring, maintenance, repair and trailer boating are all covered.

Softback. 199 pages. 15.6cms x 23.4cms approx. Black and white photos and drawings. (3rd ed. 2006)

Price: £15.99