One-day Course at Crick Boat Show

22 May 2026 - Crick Boat Show, Northamptonshire, NN6 7SQ

This one-day intensive course will be presented by 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.

The features six presentations from Mark as well as extended, guided tours over a wide variety of boats for sale at Crick marina.

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?

New Boat or 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

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 – Monday 25 May, subject to availability)

*One subscription per individual/couple.

The course is limted to just 30 participants. Book now to secure your place

£189 per person or £328 per couple (saving £50)

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