Ducklings Narrowboat Hire
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Your holiday with ducklings

What to expect from your Narrowboat hire with Ducklings


​With Ducklings Narrowboat  Hire you can expect  a warm welcome  and a cheery Bon Voyage. We will have everything ready for you when your arrive and be ready to welcome you on board. 
You will be given  a walkthrough of the boat and the operations manual to ensure you are familiar with everything before we begin your on board Narrowboat handling tuition. During your 'skipper training' we will then gently cruise from Tewitfield  marina and practice the basics including mooring and turning the boat.
 Please don't worry if you are a beginner, we will stay with you for as long as you need! If you  are already an experienced skipper we  will makes sure you are  comfortable handling the  boat then  wave you off to start your holiday.
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Your welcome pack 

Tea/Coffee/Sugar/Milk
Toiletries
Washing up liquid
 Toilet rolls
Limited supply of  bottled water
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Included in your  holiday
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Fuel
Calor Gas
Free Parking
Linen
Towels
Waterproof Jackets
​Life jackets- upon request
Life ring

Hair dryer
TV/DVD combi
Enough wood for 4 fires (Little Secret only)
*Relevant Insurance and licenses 
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   *this does not include personal holiday insurance which we recommend  you take separately

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Boat viewings
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Boat viewings are subject to availability.
If you would like to view our boats prior to booking, please contact  us on 07951298720
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Boat handling tuition
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Whether  you are  an experienced Narrowboat skipper or first time cruiser we provide  detailed  instructions and  tuition on all aspects  of  operating and handling the boat including essential canal navigation. You will  receive  on-board tuition for as long as you need before we sign the boat over to you and you begin your holiday.
If you would like more information about  what is involved in  skippering a Narrowboat you can see our 
 
'Boating Handbook' 
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Ducklings Narrowboat Hire, Tewitfield Marina, Chapel Lane,  Carnforth. LA6 1GP
Tel: 07951298720. Email: ​contact@ducklingsnarrowboathire.co.uk

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