Being a Considerate Canal Boat user is simple and allows you to get the very best out of your Canal Boat Holiday. The number one rule is always think of all other Canal Boat users in everything you do. The rules of the road are simple and really just involve courtesy and common sense . A Canal Boat Holiday is where you can relax and take things easy and your time with us can be even better if things are done correctly, efficiently and safely. Everyone can help each other on the waterways, a friendly word, some help with locking or mooring will make all the difference. The bottom line to being a considerate Canal Boater user is a simple matter of treating other canal users the way you would like to be treated. It costs nothing to be polite and considerate and the waterways are big enough for everyone to enjoy remember a disagreement can ruin your day and make you feel agitated which is when you are more likely to make mistakes. There is a guide available free from British Waterways which will explain the Waterways Code or you can purchase The Boaters Handbook. . | 
