Peter's Waterways Blog Afloat Without Buying A Cruising Licence This was first published in IWA West Riding's Milepost in February 2016 as follow-up of a series of descriptions of cruising options where the navigator does not have to buy themselves a cruising licence.

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Boston Belle moored above Grand Sluice

The headline reminds boatowners who need a cruising licence, that it is possible to be afloat without one: a good plan is to lockwheel for someone else who has paid their licence, or hire a boat for an hour, or a day or a week or a month or for all summer. There are also lots of trips available to paying passengers, continuing the theme of being afloat on interesting boats on interesting waters, but without having a tiller or wheel in hand, this is an Eastwards expedition.

Seals on River Welland

Chart of the Wash

Travel East to Boston for a visit to the seals aboard Boston Belle, through Boston Grand Sluice, out on to The Wash and inland again on the River Welland. There are about eighteen trips planned for 2019, all at weekends, and you will need the £20 each, and to book in advance. Phone 01205 820108 or 07595 45387 or see here Peter Scott @peterjohnscott

Boston Belle bow heading downriver

Low Tide and markers

Serving hatch

Boston Belle bow into Grand Sluice