Choosing canal holidays can be a wonderful opportunity to explore the countryside and to enjoy a relaxing and calming vacation for large or small groups. However, many people may be afraid of canal boat hire and the fact that they will have to drive this luxury narrow boat; there may be an understandable concern that this is difficult and hard to master. Here at Moonraker Canal Boats we ensure that all designated drivers are given full instructions on how to operate and control the boat. We guarantee that we will not leave a driver until they are fully confident that they can manage the boat. Being in control of a canal boat can be much easier than first anticipated and no previous experience is necessary to undertake this task. No previous boat driving experience is necessary and a driving licence is not required. For basic canal holidays, there are several manoeuvres that need mastering such as cruising, mooring and steering. Although it may seem daunting being in control of a large canal boat some of which are up to sixty five feet long, generally, it will be a straightforward journey usually travelling in one direction without too many reversals and corners. The mechanisms on these boats are usually uncomplicated and generally consist of one control which is used for forward and reverse operations and other changes of directions. Generally the speed limit for canal boats is usually about four miles per hour. This makes the vehicles more manageable and allows for the relatively slow response times of canal boat mechanisms and often narrow canal routes. Most canal boats will have an instruction manual to hand for any unforeseen circumstances or emergencies and usually, the canal boat hire company will immediately travel to the boat to help out with any real problems or significant crises of confidence.
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