3rd February 2025

Barton Marina, Staffordshire, DE13 8DZ

JUST £189 PER PERSON OR £328 PER COUPLE (SAVING £50)

COURSE PARTICIPANTS WILL ENJOY

- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Lunch included
- A Guided tour of the marina and facilities
- Free 6-month Waterways World Print + Digital subscription*
- 50% discount on Crick Boat Show tickets, camping and boat handling sessions (Saturday 24 to Monday 26 May, subject to availability)

EACH COURSE INCLUDES SIX TAILOR-MADE PRESENTATIONS:

Introduction
What are the main issues you need to think about (location, type of mooring, type of boat, costs of ownership)? Why do you want to buy a boat? Have you any experience? How much will you use the boat? What are the key factors to consider?

Buying New vs Old
What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a new boat against a previously-owned boat? What factors do you need to consider whether new or old (layout etc)?

Design Considerations
What do you need to consider when looking at the layout of your new boat (number of bedrooms, cooking facilities, laundry, entertaining, workspace)?

Essential Maintenance
What maintenance will be needed each year and at what cost?

Practicalities & Top Tips
Getting supplies to your boat (fuel, food etc), waste disposal, how do you receive post, what are the broadband options? Alternatives like shared ownership & where to cruise

Choosing a marina
Where would you like your 'home' mooring to be located? Are there options other than a marina? What to consider when choosing a marina

PLUS EXTENDED BOAT TOURS OF A VARIETY OF BROKERAGE BOATS

***Please be aware that filming will take place at our Barton Marina Beginner's Course. If you do not wish to be filmed please alert a member of our team on arrival.***

The Course Host – Mark Langley (Waterways World Technical Editor)

Mark is a self-confessed boating geek (we prefer the word ‘expert’), has written for Waterways World for 20 years, been a boatowner for 28 years and designed the Aintree Boats ‘Beetle’ model of small narrowboats. A highly-experienced speaker, he’s the perfect host for your course.

Limited to 30 places per course. Book now to secure your place

*One subscription per individual/couple.

Waterways World Beginner's Courses are sponsored by:

Finance specialists for Inland boats, providing a fast and personal finance solution for boat ownership. We are boating enthusiasts helping like–minded people to buy the boats they really want. We offer a personal, tailored solution, and are flexible around our customers’ circumstances and requirements. marine-finance.org	Kingsground have been building boats since 1995. With over 120 boats built in the following 30 years, they have a reputation for outstanding workmanship as evidenced by winning Favourite Boat in Show at Crick Boat Show 3 times since 2000 – including for Highgrove presented by Lakeland Leisure Estates at the 2024 Show. Based at Enslow Marina on the South Oxford Canal,  Kingsground also offer a full range of boat maintenance and repair services. www.kingsground.co.uk	Haven Knox-Johnston, part of the Howden Group, is an award-winning canal boat insurance provider, catering to the often unique needs of canal boat owners across the UK since 1992. Their friendly crew pride themselves on delivering the highest levels of customer service, making all stages of the boat insurance journey a straightforward process. Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or a new boat owner, Haven Knox-Johnston ensures your boat is protected with comprehensive and tailored insurance solutions. havenkj.com