More people use the 2500 miles of navigable waterways in the United Kingdom for boating then ever go on the sea. This book explains all they need to know about how to do it. A guide for newcomers to boating on the inland waterways. It looks at whether it is best to hire or buy, which boat to choose, how much it will cost, and where one can go. Boat handling and techniques are covered, along with maintenance and repair and trailer boating.