- Soft bags instead of suitcases!
- Mobile phone and 12v or 240v charger
- Torch/es for darkened towpath in evening
- Trainers / non-slip, rubber-soled shoes
- Raincoat & Golfing Umbrella (just in case)
- 2 or 3 Long-sleeved Tops (wind factor)
- Jeans / Shorts / Comfortable Trousers
- Baseball Cap or Hat – to shield sunlight or to keep your ears warm
- DVD’s
- CD’s
- Games e.g. Monopoly, Cards, etc.
- Map Book for the Canal
- Air Freshener Spray for the loo
- Bread & Butter, Snacks, Drinks & Breakfast Items (N.B. fridge may be reasonably small)
- Dried or Tinned Foods where possible, as they are much easier to store.
- Boxed Wine rather than bottles.
- Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Salt, Pepper, Cooking Oil, Sauces, Foil, Cling Film, etc.
- Sunglasses & Sun Cream (you d be surprised)
- Some extra Loo Rolls (just in case)
- Gloves (good for working locks)
- Bottled water (if preferred to the fresh water provided on the boat)
- Camera / video camera
- Binoculars
- Soap / Shower Gel / Shampoo /
- Conditioner, etc.
- Toothpaste + Brushes.
- Hand Cream
- Any Personal Medications / Reading Glasses, etc.
- Carrier Bags and Bin-liners (various uses)
- Slippers or Warm Socks (as floors are under water level)
- Remember to request any Extra Pillows, etc.
- For Pets: Beds, food, bowls, leads & collars, towels, brush, old blankets,
- doggie buoyancy aids if needed.
- Name, address & telephone number for the Boat Yard
Remember to take a sense of humour! 🙂
