Paul Garofalo

Sorry i was just asking in general about the canals, i wasnt refering to my side decks, i suppose i would use the roof, its big enough for a game of cricket. I'm fitting walk on solar panels so same as my narrow boat i'll use the roof if i have to

I noticed that you live in France, i need to get books and maps but are there any canals that i won't be able to get along with my 12ft 6 width

Thank you for info, think I'll join the barge association to start with. So much to think about

Wow, small world, yes Leslys boat, she had it open plan as a hairdressing business si i have stripped it all out and rebuilding it with a second bedroom and shower room. Such a lovely shaped boat

No, i brought it back to Cambridgeshire across the wash back in June. I bought it from a lady in Thorne, she had it built 6 years ago

Thank you so much, thats all very usefull. I think it will be 2020 when i go do i just hope there are not too many brexit restrictions.

Always something getting in the way of having fun. Im begining to realise it may get difficult, ill just have to fly back ftom time to time. Thanks

I havent got as far a planning a route yet, proberbly go all over France first, south then back and into Belgium and Holland. I need to read lots and talk to lots of people. Boat should be ready by late summer so im heading across the wash first and will cruise around the north of England for 12 months to give me experience. Lots of wide canals up there.

sorry yes its the make, a dutch barge copy by Tyler Wilson, sorry I didn't quite finish what I was typing beore it got sent, I need to get my head around how this all works , lol

Hi, new to this forum but have been boating for 15 years, living on a narrowboat for nearly 4 years. I am living on a narrowboat but im going to the dark side and have bought a barge, a Brigantine, 60ft x 12ft 6 ins, My plan is to take it to the continent and cruise the waterways starting in France. Lots to learn I know but very exciting. my question is I need to transport it across to France, just wondered if anyone could give me any advice, I am going to do a course first to get my coastal Skipper or weekend Skipper then decide whether to take it across or get it transported so hopefully someone may have done this before