Delta9 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 So it's nearly time to take possession of my boat, and I plan to take some lessons before I go out for a cruise. The only problem is that I will need to move the boat to a different mooring in the same marina as soon as I get the keys. Is this something that I can attempt after only reading about how to do it, or is that going to end badly? It sounds fairly easy and I won't be moving very far. If I can't do it do you think I'll be able to talk someone at the marina into helping me? Also, can anyone recommend someone for lessons in the Warwickshire area? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevMc Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 So it's nearly time to take possession of my boat, and I plan to take some lessons before I go out for a cruise. The only problem is that I will need to move the boat to a different mooring in the same marina as soon as I get the keys. Is this something that I can attempt after only reading about how to do it, or is that going to end badly? It sounds fairly easy and I won't be moving very far. If I can't do it do you think I'll be able to talk someone at the marina into helping me? Also, can anyone recommend someone for lessons in the Warwickshire area? Thanks. I think you will find plenty of help and advice in the marina .. maybe more than can be accommodated on your deck if I am any judge of boaters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starcoaster Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Whereabouts in Warwickshire and what marina? You may find the marina people will move it for you if you ask nicely... Edited February 12, 2013 by Starcoaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatingbiker Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 which marina- that will open up lots of offers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta9 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Whereabouts in Warwickshire and what marina? You may find the marina people will move it for you if you ask nicely... which marina- that will open up lots of offers ! Wigrams Turn, near to Southam Edited February 12, 2013 by Delta9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Do take at least one experienced bod with you - for a beginner it's fine iin a straight line, but manoeuvring can be a sod. Well do I remember my attempts as a beginner to turn our first boat 'Octavia' round in Wilton Marina on a windy day. I did apologise to the chap whose boat I bumped into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) I went to these for some training http://www.willowwrentraining.co.uk/ For boat moving, ask Tony in the office he will probably point you in the right direction. Is you boat a NB or a wide beam? Or, I moor in the sister marina to Wigrams, not far away and may be able to help if needed, if a NB. Sorry no experience in WB's. PM me if needed. Edited February 12, 2013 by Ray T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanM Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Depends when you want to do it but I may be up for giving you a hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 If your only moving it in the marina and can't find help it might be safer to just pole it along gently, this is quite pleasant and peaceful, we find it often quicker by this method here when moving boats about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta9 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 I went to these for some training http://www.willowwrentraining.co.uk/ For boat moving, ask Tony in the office he will probably point you in the right direction. Is you boat a NB or a wide beam? Or, I moor in the sister marina to Wigrams, not far away and may be able to help if needed, if a NB. Sorry no experience in WB's. PM me if needed. Thanks. It's just a 35ft NB so I may give you a message, I'll try the marina staff first. Depends when you want to do it but I may be up for giving you a hand. Thanks, It's going to be in about two weeks, sounds like someone on the marina will be able to help though. I guess I'll post back here if that turns out not to be the case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekazer Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Don't stress about it though - it's really not too bad. People take to it differently too. I found it reasonably tricky to learn to manouvre (anything other than forwards) although am now proficient. My husband, on the other hand, took to it immediately. He's an HGV driver and I think compared to an artic a narrowboat is not so challenging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) There is a guy in Calcutt Marina called Douglas who does narrowboat handling courses. There is also a guy in Braunston called Tony Ward who also does courses. Edited February 12, 2013 by Tonka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Schweizer Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) As we are all advertising our friends, Union Canal Carriers do the RYA handling course, here :- http://www.unioncanalcarriers.co.uk/RYA%20Training.htm Quite expensive though. Edited February 12, 2013 by David Schweizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Brown Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 The NB method would be to pole it short distances, the cruiser method could be a significant length of rope and haul it manually. Yes take a mate or a trainer for your first real cruise. There is little so dis-spiriting as trying to learn all the finer points of close range moving on your first voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starcoaster Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Depending on when you want to do it, I can probably give you hand too if you can get me from Hillmorton on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Depending on when you want to do it, I can probably give you hand too if you can get me from Hillmorton on the way. Yep, Coasty is getting pretty good at narrowboat steering. She hasn't crashed Reg or run him aground for AGES now. MtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStringPudding Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Do take at least one experienced bod with you - for a beginner it's fine iin a straight line, but manoeuvring can be a sod. Well do I remember my attempts as a beginner to turn our first boat 'Octavia' round in Wilton Marina on a windy day. I did apologise to the chap whose boat I bumped into. Ah, that's where you went wrong, y'see. If it's a windy day, don't bother trying to turn the boat. Just moor up and open a beer and go on a different day. That's the boating way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Ah, that's where you went wrong, y'see. If it's a windy day, don't bother trying to turn the boat. Just moor up and open a beer and go on a different day. That's the boating way. You don't generally need to actually moor up, when a howling gale has has pinned you firmly against the far side of the marina... MtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starcoaster Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Yep, Coasty is getting pretty good at narrowboat steering. She hasn't crashed Reg or run him aground for AGES now. MtB BITE ME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canalboater2012 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I remember following star coasters story. Never handled a boat before & carlT going to help her move it to Brauston. Now your steering reg and offering your help. Wot such a lovely community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Ah, that's where you went wrong, y'see. If it's a windy day, don't bother trying to turn the boat. Just moor up and open a beer and go on a different day. That's the boating way. Oh, I agree. But some work needed doing on her (I forget what it was) and the chap arrived and casually said "Just turn her round first". Er, yes - how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canalboater2012 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) Edited due to double posting same message Edited February 14, 2013 by canalboater2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pembroke Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 A friend had his boat at Wigrams and it is a nice marina But When the wind is blowing it can be quite interesting getting the boat in and out of the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Can the marina staff not help you take it to your mooring? The staff at our marina are always willing to help people if needs be. Gets them out of the office! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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