Boaters Handbook Video

Watch this helpful Boaters Handbook video before going boating for the first time and learn how to navigate our waterways safely.

Other safety Information can also be found here.

Informations for Overseas customers is available at www. Great British Boating

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Blue Light Card Discount

Blue Light Card holders save 10% with our Blue light card discount. It’s our way of saying thanks to our NHS, social care & emergency workers.

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Drifters price promise

If you see the same holiday elsewhere at a lower price, we will match it. It would be good to flesh out this offer a little more to balance out

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Hire Boat Survey

The national waterways charity wants to know about your experience of hiring a boat on the canals and rivers in its care, to help make the experience better.

Launch Survey

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