22nd May 2026
Crick Boat Show, Warwickshire, NN6 7SQ
JUST £189 PER PERSON OR £328 PER COUPLE (SAVING £50)
COURSE PARTICIPANTS WILL ENJOY
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Lunch included
- A Guided tour of Crick Boat Show
- Free Crick Boat Show Trade & Preview Day entry
- Free 6-month Waterways World Print + Digital subscription*
- 50% discount on Crick Boat Show tickets, camping and boat handling sessions (Saturday 23 to Monday 25 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
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 Course Places are non-refundable.