Boating holidays

[Acme Thunderer]

I remember locks being quite stressful, hence thinking the broads might be a good choice. Will be accompanied by something between 1 and 3 offspring, so romance not high on the priority list. Hubby is expert at everything, so I'm sure skippering will be a doddle for him. I'd love the proper sailing thing, but not sure that rest of family would be up for it. Maybe a 4 day break would be better...

Did the Caledonian Canal last year in a small Yacht. Bit cramped but we did get to put the sails up on Loch Ness and enjoyed that. The locks up there are all powered and operated by the Canal staff. You can also hire cruisers more luxury but too boring for me.

[Lockhouse]

I've always fancied a go on the Canal du Midi.

[Old Greg]

I've always fancied a go on the Canal du Midi.

Is that a euphemism?

[mudskipper]

I know a family a few years ago who did the Broads - the wife did complain that she found it a bit dull

That's what books are for!

[MarillionFan]

Anyone done one? Was it fun? Looking at a boat on the Norfolk Broads for a week.

Did it with my parents when I was in my teens. Are Hoseasons still the company of choice?

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[mudskipper]

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Yeah, was looking at that - got loads of vouchers to use up. ABC Boat Hire only sem to do the narrow boats - not sure I fancy a narrow boat.

[Old Greg]

Yeah, was looking at that - got loads of vouchers to use up. ABC Boat Hire only sem to do the narrow boats - not sure I fancy a narrow boat.

Hello? Do you see the words 'Money Saving Expert' at the top of the page?

[xoggoth]

Yes did it in NI a long time ago. Apart from minor problems like losing one of our kids overboard (children are easily replaceable, I don't know why some make such a fuss about it) it was great fun.

[mudskipper]

Hello? Do you see the words 'Money Saving Expert' at the top of the page?

Is that a forum for poor people?

[Bacchus]

I remember locks being quite stressful, hence thinking the broads might be a good choice. Will be accompanied by something between 1 and 3 offspring, so romance not high on the priority list. Hubby is expert at everything, so I'm sure skippering will be a doddle for him. I'd love the proper sailing thing, but not sure that rest of family would be up for it. Maybe a 4 day break would be better...

what age are the rug-rats? a boating holiday where they can join in is brilliant, if they're toddly little things that require constant attention it could just add an extra layer of traps (lock them inside with a jigsaw?)

One of my fave things though, heading off for a mini trip on the Thames tomorrow with no.1 son (17 so he can do all the work...), a couple of good friends, a fridge full of snacky crappy food and plenty of "chateau-box 2013"

"Le Boat" is probably the company to look for now (clicky)