Collins/Nicholson Boating Handbook: The essential guide to getting afloat [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Barrell, Emrhys

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0007219571 ISBN 13: 9780007219575

Casa editrice: Nicholson, 2007

Riassunto

A practical, usable guide to getting afloat on Britain's canals and rivers. The authoritative advice and information will inspire confidence and allow everyone to enjoy a successful, relaxing and safe experience on the water.

Contents
• Advice on what type of boating holiday.
• Where and when to go.
• Booking your boat.
• The necessary preparation.
• Starting your first trip.
• Boat handling.
• Negotiating locks, bridges, tunnels and aqueducts.
• Safety on board.
• Problems you may encounter and how to deal with them.
• Those extra-special places to see and things to do.
• Boating in Ireland and Europe.
• Buying a boat and boat ownership.
• Appendices cover walking and cycling along the waterways; communication on board (mobiles and laptops); where to get more information; boat shows, events and rallies; waterway guides, magazines and videos; glossary of boating terms; bibliography.

Illustrations clearly explain the practical points, photographs show the special nature of the waterways and their features, and maps illustrate the entire inland waterways system and individual canals and rivers.

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Product Description

Book by Knowlden Martin

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Nicholson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0007219571
• ISBN 13: 9780007219575
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 224
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile