CRT release new edition of the Boaters' Handbook

[DHutch]

You saw it here first! (I saw it first on facebook...)

 

http://media.wix.com/ugd/79067b_b8796bdb9679471da6b20f688fef3822.pdf

 

 

 

Daniel

[bargemast]

Thanks a lot Daniel, that gives me something to read.

 

Peter.

[Sabcat]

Does it still say "Don't drink and drive"? Beer for breakfast. It's the law.

[DHutch]

I have to admit, I have drawn up a side of A4 of comments, which I may post here, or send to the people I believe who wrote it.

 

See also :https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/navigating-the-waterways/boaters-handbook

 

 

Daniel

[Alan de Enfield]

Good to see that it has sound signals included (and gives an example of what can happen if they are not used)

[ValandPete]

I have to admit, I have drawn up a side of A4 of comments, which I may post here, or send to the people I believe who wrote it.

 

See also :https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/navigating-the-waterways/boaters-handbook

 

 

Daniel

[Laurence Hogg]

Overall not a bad revamp, glad to see "Do not moor on the outside of bends", better images for lock operation, but no wide lock illustration. Very happy to see sound signals explained, a much needed return. Slightly confusing nav light instructions referring to "Left" and "Right", instead of Port and Starboard, this needs amending as to the layman are you viewing from the stern or fore end?

Overall though a better job by far.

[mayalld]

You saw it here first! (I saw it first on facebook...)

 

http://media.wix.com/ugd/79067b_b8796bdb9679471da6b20f688fef3822.pdf

 

 

 

Daniel

Howler on page 7 with an image showing the stern rope coiled on the back deck.

 

Hardly safe is it?

[b0atman]

I have just read the CRT update and note that they are to send out to all licenced boaters a copy of the Boaters Handbook .

I wonder what the reason is behind this expensive exercise ?

[Ray T]

I have just read the CRT update and note that they are to send out to all licenced boaters a copy of the Boaters Handbook .

I wonder what the reason is behind this expensive exercise ?

 

Just a guess - the number of hang ups for one?

[Laurie Booth]

I have just read the CRT update and note that they are to send out to all licenced boaters a copy of the Boaters Handbook .

I wonder what the reason is behind this expensive exercise ?

Don't worry about the extra cost, they will put the licence up to cover it.

[bottle]

They are by the rate of inflation.

[Athy]

Don't worry about the extra cost, they will put the licence up to cover it.

Cynic of the week award! A greeno for your trouble.

[Tuscan]

They could save a substantial amount if they emailed it and only posted to those they don't have an email address for.

[Geordie.narrowboat]

Tuscan

 

Great idea, tell them and ask to participate in profit sharing from the savings, or will that be shavings!

[Tam & Di]

I have just read the CRT update and note that they are to send out to all licenced boaters a copy of the Boaters Handbook .

I wonder what the reason is behind this expensive exercise ?

 

Are boats that get hung up on the cill mostly crewed by the owner or by a hirer?

[Paul C]

 

Are boats that get hung up on the cill mostly crewed by the owner or by a hirer?

 

I think its about half-and-half. Its certainly not exclusively, or mainly, one or the other.

[Athy]

They could save a substantial amount if they emailed it and only posted to those they don't have an email address for.

But then we would have to print it, and would end up with an untidy pile of A4 loose paper which I suppose we could keep in a (large) file or folder. A book is much more convenient and wieldy. Though I have not yet received mine, I should think it looks more professional too.

[muddywaters]

But then we would have to print it, and would end up with an untidy pile of A4 loose paper which I suppose we could keep in a (large) file or folder. A book is much more convenient and wieldy. Though I have not yet received mine, I should think it looks more professional too.

I guess I will receive mine in the next few days, when I receive my paper form for my first license renewal

[Kendal]

But then we would have to print it, and would end up with an untidy pile of A4 loose paper which I suppose we could keep in a (large) file or folder. A book is much more convenient and wieldy. Though I have not yet received mine, I should think it looks more professional too.

Perhaps they could offer those with an email address a few options including a pdf or kindle version, or sending a hard copy in the post. It might cut down on some of the cost and save a few trees into the bargain. I for one would prefer an electronic version.

[mango]

Perhaps they could offer those with an email address a few options including a pdf or kindle version, or sending a hard copy in the post. It might cut down on some of the cost and save a few trees into the bargain. I for one would prefer an electronic version.

With compliments https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf

[Paul C]

With compliments https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf

 

And if you have a Kindle, you'll have an email address you can send PDF documents to and it will show up on it.

[Geordie.narrowboat]

I prefer electronic only. I get very little useful mail these days because most of my bills are electronic. The hand book will remain electronic, I do not want a paper copy CRT.

[Geordie.narrowboat]

I prefer electronic only. I get very little useful mail these days because most of my bills are electronic. The hand book will remain electronic, I do not want a paper copy CRT.

[DaveP]

I prefer electronic only. I get very little useful mail these days because most of my bills are electronic. The hand book will remain electronic, I do not want a paper copy CRT.

 

For myself, yes; but I will gladly give my paper copy to the first interested proto-boater who seems to need a copy...