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Tillerman Boats will provide the essentials for your UK
canal boating holiday. There's no need to worry about
bedding, cooking utensils, or basic maps for your route.
These are all stowed safely aboard your canal boat before
you arrive. Obviously you will want to pack a few clothes,
but in addition browse through the checklist below and
see if any of the following will enhance your canal boat
holiday.
Tea Bags, Coffee, Milk and breakfast!
You'll find plenty of shops close to the canal (ask the
staff at our marinas / the locals you'll meet along the
way), but you're bound to want a cuppa in the morning,
even if you eat at the canal side pubs for dinner.
Waterproofs
Whatever season you go in, be prepared for a change in
the weather! UK boating holidays are full of surprises
- hopefully you'll have great weather but waterproofs
will stop a smatter of rain from dampening your mood.
Sun Cream
Sun cream? In England? When the sun's shining you'll find
yourself outdoors for most of the day. With summer temperatures
getting up to 38 degrees C, sun tan lotion is an essential!
In addition, sunlight reflects off the water in the canal,
so you may find that you tan even faster on a boating
holiday.
Camera
A must on any holiday - it's obvious, but forget it and
you'll be kicking yourself. The canals are beautiful and
it would be a pity to waste the opportunity for some great
photography.
Books / DVDs / playing cards
On a UK boating holiday you'll have plenty of time to
relax. Forget the bustle of everyday life and kick back
with that novel you've been meaning to read. Each boat
comes equipped with a DVD player.
Bikes / fishing rods / portable barbeque
If there's an activity that you want to do, bring the
equipment! We can easily secure bikes to the roof of the
canal boat so that you can moor up and explore the surrounding
scenery on two wheels whenever it takes your fancy.
CDs
Cruise down the canal to your own soundtrack. Whether
you listen to Classical on the Coventry Canal or Grunge
on the Grand Union, music lovers will want their favourite
CDs on board.
Guitar / notepad / canvas
the peaceful and picturesque canals tend to bring out
the creative side! Paint the views, write a poem or compose
a masterpiece.
Trainers and walking boots
Walking boots are best for taking a woodland walk, and
trainers or deck shoes to ensure you keep your balance
on the gunwhales (see the glossary) - leave your stilettos
at home!
Champagne
Do you need any justification? You're on holiday!
If you have any tips for items to take
with you on a canal boat holiday, why not email
us and let us know. We would be delighted to add your
ideas to this page.
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