Better Boating Guide
The video has been split into eleven chapters covering an overview of the Broads as a boating holiday destination through to detailed instruction and guidance on boat handling.
Chapter 1
General introduction to the Broads and boating holidays, including some traffic aerial video photography of the wonderful place which is the Broads.
Chapter 2
Introduction to typical Hire cruisers, lifejackets and footwear dos and don’ts, and a demonstration of boat controls.
Chapter 3
Basic Boat handling instruction including other river users you may encounter on your holiday, such as yachts, water skiers and even power boat racing.
Chapter 4
Meet our head Navigation Ranger who informs you of the dos and don’ts on the river. Things to consider when passage planning which will all help you have an enjoyable and safe holiday.
Chapter 5
How to reverse your boat and turning your boat around .
Chapter 6
How to moor alongside
Chapter 7
Mooring safely and mooring techniques which also include instruction on basic knots.
Chapter 8
Mooring Stern on.
Chapter 9
Making the most of the wildlife on the Broads , your part to play in keeping the Broads unspoilt, sailing hire boats and advice on where to find safe moorings.
Chapter 10
Bridges and Pilots, procedures and gauge boards
Chapter 11
How to pass through Great Yarmouth and Breydon Water, passage planning and how to moor against the tide.
Chapter 12
Rules of the River including advice on boat handling
