Third edition updated for 2021, includes updated hyper links and expanded information about locks, turning in a winding hole and drone and two-way radio regulations. And the obligatory what a horrible, no-good, very bad year 2020 was.

If you enjoy Narrowboating for Beginners, you might also enjoy my other canal guides: Cycling the Canals of Britain or the Adventures of a Solitary Cyclist: The Midlands and Boating, Biking and Hiking the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal.

Updated for 2018! Includes new information on what to do if your boat is cast adrift or if your canal has run out of water. All links have been updated as well.From teaching how to steer a narrowboat to how to flush the toilet, Narrowboating for Beginners will help a first-time boater pretend at least a delusional self-confidence when given the keys to a 60-foot-long, 15-ton metal boat. Topics include how to turn a lock, moor, swing a bridge, light the stove, tie a knot and start the engine. Includes many illustrations and diagrams, including a lock flowchart, scannable QR codes and numerous shortened URLs.If you buy the paperback edition at Amazon, the Kindle version is included free.Visit NarrowboatingforBeginners.com for up to date information.