Top ten things to know about single-handed narrowboating
- If you think boating is slow with a crew, try it on your own. If speed matters to you – don’t do it
- Dogs are great company, but not great conversationalists
- You will find yourself praying for traffic at locks because it means there are people around to help
- Dogs are great company, but you can’t get them to do the washing up.
- Whilst the overwhelming majority of your fellow boaters are really friendly and helpful, you will occasionally come across some who think it is OK to stand and watch you work through a lock, and then complain at how slow you are.
- Dogs are great company, but nothing will persuade them to empty the toilet
- Answering the call of nature whilst cruising is much more time consuming, you can’t just shout for someone to come and steer whilst you “go”.
- Dogs are great company, but don’t forget, they have to answer the call of nature too.
- Invest in a good rucksack, because you are going to have to carry all the shopping.
- You are truly your own boss, you can do just what you want to do, provided the dog agrees with you.