1. Do I need any previous boating
experience?
2. Do I require a driving permit?
3. Will I be able to moor easily?
4. Are the waterways and locks
easy to navigate?
5. How do I know where to go?
6. How far can I go?
7. What sort of boat should I choose?
8. Start and finish times
9. What happens if we run into
any difficulties?
10. Will I need special insurance?
11. Car Parking
12. Is it expensive?
13. How do I book?
1.
Do I need any previous boating experience?
No. Many of our holidaymakers are first timers. All of our boats are
easy to handle and no previous experience is required before taking
the helm.
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2.
Do I require a driving permit?
A driving licence is not required in France, Holland, Ireland, Italy
or Scotland. After your instruction lesson you will be given a temporary
permit for the duration of your holiday. In Germany, a permit is required
only for boats over 13 metres in length and only in certain areas. Please
click here for more information on Germany.
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3.
Will I be able to moor easily?
Stop when and where you like – at a marina or in the open countryside.
There are plenty of free moorings all along the waterways. In some of
the more popular tourist centres there may be a small fee payable for
mooring.
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4.
Are the waterways and locks easy to navigate?
The quiet waterways chosen by RentYourBoat are largely non tidal, with
only the gentlest of currents, making them extremely easy to navigate.
The current and levels of most are calmed by locks, many of which are
operated by lock keepers or will operate automatically as you approach.
Others you will operate yourself. You will enjoy the locks as they provide
a fun place to meet with other travellers.
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5.
How do I know where to go?
The country section of the website describes the difference countries
you can cruise in and the information on local waterways, situated within
the individual base descriptions, outlines the various routes you can
follow. You can also view the interactive map to track your course.
Once you’ve chosen and booked your destination, we will send you one
of our specially prepared maps showing places to see and things to do.
We will also be happy to help you choose – simply contact us.
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6.
How far can I go?
Normal cruising speed averages about 8-10kph and it takes up to 20 minutes
to go through a lock. Plan to cruise no more than 4 to 5 hours each
day and you’ll cover 30 to 40kms. Remember to allow time for each lock
you need to pass through!
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7.
What sort of boat should I choose?
We offer a range of different models and styles of cruiser to suit all
requirements. Each boat comes fully equipped to give you and your party
all the home comforts you need.
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8.
Start and finish times
Hire duration is normally one or two weeks. Ten and eleven day periods
and short breaks are also available. Normal take over time is between
4pm and 5pm and return time is by 9am on the final day.
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9.
What happens if we run into any difficulties?
Crown Blue Line is at your service seven days a week. At each of our
bases we have bilingual staff, so whatever the problem, simply phone
your base and we will be happy to help you.
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10.
Will I need special insurance?
Your boat is fully insured and you are only responsible for any damage
up to the amount of your security deposit. Alternatively you can opt
for the damage waiver scheme. See the booking form for further details.
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11.
Car Parking
All our bases have free outside parking and enclosed parking with a
modest charge. Some bases offer undercover parking at a charge.
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12.
Is it expensive?
We offer excellent value for money. The prices are quoted for the boat
– simply divide the total cost by the number of people on board and
judge for yourself what good value it is!
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13.
How do I book?
Simply contact Rentyourboat.com via e-mail
or fax (+31104218957).
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