Bickerstaffe Boat Company "BickerBoats" Buying a Narrow Boat Made Easy // RYA Inland Waterways Training Centre

Just a note to say a very big thank you to Sue and Kevin, a great team. Wendy and I enjoyed our narrow boat training in very challenging conditions with Kevin who is a mine of information and a great instructor. The boat is well set up, comfortable and Sues catering is second to none. Very many thanks for an enjoyable and informative 3 days.
Dec 23rd, 2021

We have just successfully completed our RYA Helmsman's course with Kev, on the lovely narrowboat Katie K. We had the best two days, and learned a lot in the process, improving our competence and confidence when out on the canals. This course is highly recommended to all boaters, both experienced and novice. Thank you Kev and Sue for making our stay on board Katie K such an enjoyable experience
Nov 1st, 2021

Excellent RYA training experience and a memorable weekend with Kevin and Sue. Thank you shipmates! Matt & Jan
Aug 7th, 2021

My wife and I have just completed the RYA Helmsman's Certificate and honestly it was an all round excellent experience. Kevs calm approach gave us the opportunity to learn how to safely operate the boat and also how to operate the locks and bridges on route. His knowledge is very clear and his willingness to share it only increases the value of this course. The on board accommodation was to a very high standard and Susan's catering would definitely earn her an A+ or Superhost by Airbnb standards she thought of everything to make us feel comfortable.
Jun 6th, 2021

Helmsmen Training 30th April to 2nd May 2021 What a great way to spend the weekend, weve been looking forward to this all through lockdown and it was well worth the wait, spent the weekend aboard the beautiful Katie K, instructed by the master himself on how to handle a Narrowboat, negotiating locks, bridges, u turns, emergency stops, reversing, the full monty and if that wasnt enough we had Sue treating us like royalty with snacks, drinks and beautiful home cooked food, only disappointment was that we had to moor up and go home on Sunday. Thank you Sue & Kev for a great weekend, learnt loads, ate loads, and loved every minute. Kev, Dianne can still hear back to 12 OClock in her sleep!!
May 9th, 2021