Take care at all the swing bridges. Your crew are gonna be busy. Be aware you are on a WIDE boat. Dont go too close to moored boats. Try to get you crew to get off well before the swing bridges and walk up while you idle/tick over. Some of the swing bridge landings are shallow or have naughty hidden stones which stick out under the water. After Gargrave its absolutley gorgeous but can be windy.
Pubs - Skipton loads, Gargrave has a few and a good Indian, Cross keys at East Marton. Foulridge has a nice pub within 2 mins of tunnel. Kildwick on your way back to Silsden. If you get time to go to Saltaire, Fannys is a must on the main road opposite the fire station.
Silsden have a bad name in this area as their hirers dont seem to have had the tuition required. PLEASE listen carefully and if the chance read the boaters handbook before you even go away. I am sure its available online.
When are you off??