点评:This was our first experience alone on the canals (although we had attended an independant day course some weeks before, which I would recommend) and I am so glad that we chose Whittington to hire a narrowboat from.
Booking on their website is easy and everything you need to know is clear and concise. What you see is what you get and that's a lot.
When we arrived, nothing was too much trouble for Sandra and her colleagues. Unloading luggage from our car was simple, with us able to pull up right next to our 57' boat Clockwise, which was very clean inside and out. It was fully equipped with everything needed for living aboard. There's a handy, fully comprehensive guide of routes, safety procedures, lock operation, etc. Even central heating, a multi fuel stove and a TV.
Before we set off, Andy gave a full explanation of the routes available (with "rough" expected arrival timings") He also ran through the operation of the boat and stayed with us on board until he was confident we were happy on our own.
I would like to thank all at Whittington Narrowboats for a great experience.
Colin & Sue
翻译:这是我们第一次独自在运河上航行(虽然几周前我们参加了一个独立的日间课程,我会推荐这个课程),我很高兴我们选择了 Whittington 来租用一艘狭长船。
在他们的网站上预订很容易,您需要知道的一切都清晰明了。所见即所得,非常多。
当我们到达时,桑德拉和她的同事们没有遇到什么麻烦。从我们的车上卸下行李很简单,我们可以把车停在我们的 57 英尺长的顺时针船旁边,这艘船内外都非常干净。它配备了船上生活所需的一切。有一个方便、全面的路线指南、安全程序、锁操作等。甚至还有中央供暖、多燃料炉和电视。
出发前,安迪为我们详细介绍了可用的航线(“粗略”预计到达时间),他还向我们讲解了船只的操作,并一直陪着我们,直到他确信我们能够独自航行。
我要感谢惠廷顿窄船公司的所有工作人员,让我度过了一段美好的时光。
科林和苏