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- WHAT SHOULD WE BRING WITH US?
Non slip shoes, sun cream in the summer, waterproof jackets, mobile and camcorder chargers. You can bring other electrical appliances but please check with us first. There is a collection of books, DVDs CD's and games onboard, you are welcome to bring more. Everything else is provided, just bring loads of food and drink.
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- FUEL AND WATER
The boat will be supplied to you with a full tank of fuel (diesel) or near enough. It is a requirement of hire that the boat is returned with a full tank of fuel too. We can advise where best to refuel. Similarly, there will be sufficient water but depending on usage, you will need to top up the water every couple of days or so. There are plenty of facilities providing water en-route. The nearest point for water and emptying of the head is the Wessex Water facility near to Swineford Lock.
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- WHAT SPEED SHOULD WE GO, AND HOW FAR CAN WE GO?
The maximum speed is 4mph, however 2mph is advisable when passing oncoming boats and moored boats. say, an average speed of 3mph plus 15 minutes per lock or swing bridge. A map and various guide books are provided.
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- WHERE CAN I MOOR OVERNIGHT?
You can moor anywhere you like on the towpath side of the canal except: where you see a sign. 'private mooring', mooring reserved for lock or swing bridge use, turning points (winding holes) and between locks that are very close to each other.
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- PETS
Well behaved dogs are allowed at no extra charge. We would appreciate it if you can please keep them off the furniture and the bedding.
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- HOW FAR CAN I GET IN A FEW DAYS / WEEK?
If you are heading West towards Bristol, the cruising time to Bristol docks is approx 3 to 3.5 hours so you can comfortably go there and back in a day. If you want to moor overnight in the Bristol Floating Harbour, you are required to buy a special permit which you can get from Netham Lock on entering Bristol water. The cost is approx £30.
If you are heading East towards Bath, the cruising time to Bath city centre is approx 5-6 hours with a further 1-2 hours to ascend the flight of locks to Batheaston.
To reach Bradford on Avon, it will take another 2-3 hours.
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