BOATING BASICS & CONFIDENCE BUILDING
Learn skills with an RYA Instructor but without the pressure of a certificate, perhaps you require some hints and tips with a new boat.
ACCOMPANIED PASSAGES
We can accompany you and/or just your boat on tidal trips to possibly relocate from one marina to another.
‘CRUISE IN COMPANY’ - GUIDED FLOTILLA TIDAL TRIPS
Cruise in Company by Burton Waters Cruising Club is a great way to experience and learn the practical and theoretical elements of the tidal rivers close to Burton Waters with other boaters experienced and not so, guided by our RYA Instructors. Socialise, exchange boating stories and meet new friends.
RNLI SERVICES
Our RYA Instructors are all RNLI Water Safety Advisors and in this capacity we can offer Life Jacket Checks and Advice on Board.
Boating Basics & Confidence Building
Whether you are considering purchasing a boat, new to boating or experienced and require assistance with a newly purchased boat you have come to the right place. We are able to assist you in getting a feel for time on the water and the handling of a vessel whether a cruiser, narrow boat or wide beam barge.
Our instructors are experienced in all styles of craft and can demonstrate and train you to crew and handle the vessel. We are fully aware that not everyone wishes to do a certificated course and if we can be of assistance to you in a non certificated capacity please give us a call or email.
Typical areas below taken from the RYA Helms course.
Helmsmanship & Boat Handling
Steering in a River or Canal
Interaction & Canal Effect
Control of Speed
Turning
Mooring & Unmooring
Personal Safety
Identification of Risks
Cold Shock
Lifejackets & Buoyancy Aids
Deckwork
Common Nautical Terms
Knots
Securing
Locks
Operation of Locks
Lock Etiquette
Tending Lines in Locks
Accompanied Passages
Being based in Lincolnshire, we are close to the tidal Trent and therefore the Ouse and Humber; tidal rivers can be a dangerous place to be if misinterpreted whether that be the charts or tides. We offer a service to accompany customers on their boats where they may wish to bring a boat to or from Burton Waters. The advantages of accompanied trips provides you with confidence and a knowledge of the characteristics of tidal waters; you will be trained on passage planning, reading of the tides, tide tables and navigating the tidal rivers and sea.
For more details please contact us.
Accompanied passage from Goole to Burton Waters.
Guided Flotillas
We also offer at times through the year, the chance to join a guided flotilla of boats to one of the marinas navigable to via the tidal rivers close to us at Burton Waters.
For those cruising on the tidal River Trent for the first time we suggest the passages to and from Newark. Instruction will include planning and how to use the tides for a safe passage. Experience the large locks at Cromwell and Newark. Overnight stop would be at one of the Newark marinas.
Those with a little more experience, learn how to work the tides and read the charts for a safe passage to Hull along the River Trent and Humber Estuary. For those making this interesting passage to Hull Marina you would meet the large sea going coasters on route and pass beneath the Humber Bridge.
Some of our destinations include Goole, Hull, Farndon and Newark marinas as well as trips to Wells-next-Sea. These trips are excellent for growing in confidence, being in a group of boats and boaters of all experiences. You will be guided through passage and tide planning as well as the operation and routines in the large locks of the Trent; journeys ensure all crews are shown safe and enjoyable cruising.
Please register your interest if you’d like to join us.
Flotilla to Hull
Tidal Trent Flotilla boats waiting at Cromwell Lock.
RNLI Life Jacket Checks and Advice on Board
It is always advisable to carry out an annual check of life jackets to ensure all parts are in date and in good order. We are on hand to carry out checks so feel free to get in touch or stop us if you see us around the marina. The marina chandlery has a good stock of all lifejacket replacement parts.
We also offer all boat owners a free Advice on Board service. One of our highly experienced RNLI Water Safety advisors will visit your boat and advise on the safety equipment that needs to be carried onboard, how to use it and the importance of regular maintenance.
