Cruise at your own pace and moor up at the side of the canal wherever you choose. If you want to make some distance, eat and drink on the go. Travelling at 4mph, you can take in the scenery and eat at the same time!
Based on our own experience of cruising the canals for months at a time, the following list forms the core items you will find on board your boat.
First, the boaty bits.
Boating Equipment
3 ropes (1 each end and 1 in centre)
2 windlasses
1 T-bar key for secured locks and bridges
3 mooring stakes
1 hammer
Hosepipe for filling the water tank
Opener for water cap, fuel cap and pump-out cap
Pole
Life ring
Keys for boat ignition, back and front doors, and British Waterways key for locked water points, and operation of electric bridges
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Secondly, but equally important, the culinary department
Canal boating holidays are ideal for self-isolating and self-catering staycations with a fully-equipped kitchen. After your initial grocery shop, you will be stocked up for your entire cruise. The only question each day, is who is cooking and who is piloting the boat?
Kitchen Items
Belfast sink
Fridge with small freezer
Gas cooker
Kettle with whistle
3 saucepans with lids: small, medium, and large
Frying pan
Baking tray
Pizza tray (please do not put pizzas direct on to oven shelves)
16 piece set of Knives, forks, spoons, teaspoons
Serving spoons
Spatula
Bread knife
Chopping knives
Chopping board
General kitchen utensils
Washing up liquid
Kitchen cleaner
Dish cloth
Pan scrubber
Tea towels
Corkscrew and bottle opener
Grater
Mixing bowls
Casserole dishes
Measuring jug
Pan stand
Dinner plates
Small plates
Cereal /pudding bowls
Mugs
Various serving dishes
Wine glasses
Drinking glasses
Fruit bowl
Teapot and sugar bowl
Cafetiere
Place mats and coasters
Rooftop herb garden
Thirdly, the lifestyle elements
Enjoy the time between cruising with guitar playing or drawing on Blue Otter Skipton. Our foldable chairs and table fit comfortably on the stern area for alfresco dining, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, an aperitif or dinner.
(We also provide welcome canapés for your arrival)
On Board
Central heating
Fire extinguishers and blanket
Keychain hanger
Small torch
Toilet roll
Soap bar
Covid-19 hand-sanitzer
Folding chairs and table
King-sized duvet
4 Pillows
Mattress protector
Fitted sheet
Towels
Warm water for the shower, bathroom & kitchen sinks
Artist set and guitar on request (Blue Otter Skipton)
Wifi (Blue Otter Wootton Wawen)
Radio
Smart TV
Navigation maps
Otter Soft Toy
Kindly note that we no longer provide games
or reading literature on board due to covid-19
With all these items, you’re set to cruise for weeks, spend a long weekend or enjoy an otterly relaxing short break and a completely different lifestyle.
Luxury canal boat interiors showing comfortable bed, wardrobe and relaxed outdoor seating for meals on the stern of the narrow boat.
