Testimonials

Friendly, professional and hugely informative.  Improved my confidence and knowledge no end.  I really enjoyed it.  Five stars. Very practical,… Read more “Can’t recommend this residential course highly enough…”

Just a small note of thanks for the fantastic days spent aboard and for your hospitality and instruction. I’ve attended… Read more “…a memorable week and experience…”

Extremely enjoyable, though very hard work taking and practicing boating and crossing the locks. Food was great, company excellent. Steve was… Read more “Extremely enjoyable…”

I would like to thank you for a wonderful time.  It was a great learning experience – as well as… Read more “A great learning experience…”

Don’t change anything else! A superbly run course.

Everything was perfect. Thank you.

Very well thought out and delivered. Wonderful food and hospitality, clear and patient instruction. Overall very good work and lovely… Read more “Clear and patient instruction…”

Nothing to improve – keep up the excellent work. Accommodation and food is excellent. Love the homely atmosphere. I came… Read more “I leave confident and happy…”

A wonderful experience! A very in-depth course that would be beneficial to both the novice and experienced boater. Highly recommended… Read more “A wonderful experience!”

Everything was superb – particularly the teaching style and onboard experience. If anything, I would have liked an extra day!

It was perfect!

Steve and Jo are the perfect hosts. They created an ideal situation how to learn how to handle a barge… Read more “Uniquely professional and enjoyable learning experience”

All in all, brilliant!

Outstanding course. Instructor Steve very patient and skillful in helping one advance in navigational skills. Jo’s cooking was 5 stars!… Read more “Outstanding course”

Steve and Jo Bridges were referred to us by a fellow barge owner.  They could not have been more helpful… Read more “… could not have been more helpful…”

Wonderful course/holiday 11/10! The entire two days were fabulous fun, highly instructive and a great experience. Many thanks to you… Read more “Wonderful course…”