CANALS of LONDON Goboat London Is Committed to RULES Contributing Positively to the Canals ENJOY the SAFETY and Surrounding Environments
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MIN. PRIMROSE HILL 1 LITTLE VENICE GoBoat London is comitted to contributing Go clockwise around the island and take the second positively to the canals and their surrounding exit (right hand turn). Please do not take the first exit natural environment. We ask that at all times into the Grand Union Canal. you observe these simple rules: HORN SIGNALS PHOTO OF THE MONTH Short: I am altering my Tag @goboatldn in your Respect other canal users 2 BLOMFIELD ROAD course to STARBOARD instagram posts and Blomfield Road is a tight stretch of canal. When there Keep noise to a minimum SLstories LONDON to automatically OO is an oncoming boat, steer to the starboard/right side (Music systems are not allowed SS: I am altering my go into the draw to win of the canal, and let the oncoming boat pass on your on the boat.) course to PORT a 2 hourGoBoat trip. port/left side. Keep a steady amount of power and 1 winner each month. stay on a consistent course. Keep a safe distance from Do not throw things in the water. SSS: I am operating Rubbish must be kept in the boat PRIMROSE HILL all other boats. ASTERN propulsion CUMBERLAND BASIN The designated captain must 5 3 MAIDA HILL TUNNEL remain sober REGENTS PAR Heading towards Camden move to the left hand Guests must always stay in the boat side of the canal in order to see if there is oncoming except in emergencies traffic. If there is then wait on the left hand side at the 60 MIN TO BASE waiting point and hold on so you don’t drift infront TURN AROUND HERE of oncoming vessels. On the way back you must wait on the right hand side. DO NOT ENTER IF THERE IS REGENTS CANAL ONCOMING BOATS IN THE TUNNEL RIGHT ZSL LONDON ZOO 4 LISSON GROVE TUNNEL Wait on the right if there is oncoming traffic MAIDA HILL TUNNEL 2 5 CUMBERLAND BASIN TURN LEFT REGENT’S PARK This is a blind corner, therefore it can be difficult for trip boats and barges to see oncoming boats around 1 the corner. When coming from Little Venice, approach 30 MIN TO BASE this corner wide on the right side of the canal. You must make a long turn around, providing as much visibility to oncoming boats as possible. On your EDGARE ROAD return, stay close to the right side of the corner. 4 3 2 NAME : PADDINGTON TIME : 1 EDGWARE ROAD GRAND UNION CANAL BOAT NO : SERVICE CALL: 07392 550821 PADDINGTON CANALS OF LONDON GoBoat London is committed to RULES contributing positively to the canals ENJOY THE SAFETY and surrounding environments. BEAUTIFUL CANALS MIN. Antisocial behaviour of any kind will not be Keep to the right. You should always keep to tolerated. This includes but is not limited to OF LONDON the right when sailing towards other vessels, foul language, crude gestures, indecent and let them pass on your left. exposure and public urination. EXPERIENCE THE ARCHITECTURE, AND THE GOOD VIBES IN THE Keep an eye out for shallow waters and GoBoat carries out random inspections and any unexpected objects in the water. communicates with residents and users along CANALS WITH PEOPLE YOU LOVE. the canal. Anyone caught not following the Give way to bigger boats when space is rules agreed to in the terms and conditions limited (e.g. under bridges) and always keep may have their trip terminated and asked At GoBoat we help to keep the canals clean. a safe distance from other boats and slow to pay a fine. Please take your rubbish with you. down if you need to. Please respect other canal users and Sailors are considerate and responsible. Make sure you have enough space residents and keep the noise down. Spread good vibes on the canal by waving to complete the turn. And enough time to other sailors. and space between you and other vessels. Guests must always remain aboard their GoBoat, except in emergencies. Please return the boat on time In the unlikely event that a collision happens – the next captains will appreciate it. ! with another boat please record details of the Make sure to return the boat at the agreed other boat and the collisions and report the time for checkout as boats are often reserved incident to GoBoat staff. for guests after you. Stay focused: please stay attentive at these The red dashed lines on the map tell you points: Blomfield Road, Maida Hill Tunnel MIN. how long it will take for you to return to the SHARE YOUR SAILOR MOMENTS and Cumberland Basin. Please see the GoBoat pontoon from the given location. navigational hazards section of the map for more information related to these areas. The Captain must be 18 years or older. We share maritime love and good vibes on Instagram and Facebook – let’s be social and connect! The Captain must remain sober. Use your common sense: the canals are busy with narrow boats, trips boats, barges, Join our monthly Instagram competition to win a 2-hour paddleboards, and canoes. Please keep an sail! Follow @goboatldn and tag us in your best photos eye out for other vessels at all times, so that for a chance to win. everyone can enjoy the canals. OR ENJOY! Two bottles/cans One 750 ml Strictly no Best, the GoBoat crew pr. person (of standard bottle of wine/ straight strength beer/larger or champagne between spirits pre-mixed spirits) every 2 people. allowed @goboatldn #goboatldn MIN. MIN..