Mum and Dad came up for the weekend to have a run out with Oliver in preparation for their epic adventure to Langollen in a few weeks time. Hire companies might do their boat briefings in 10 minutes and send you packing, but they’re only ever an hour or two away with engineers on hand to sort out any problems you run into!

Watch out, learners about!

Mum did a great job steering

but let Dad takeover for the advanced task of winding the boat

whilst Sarah enjoyed the chance to chill out and put her feet up

After lunch we did a spot of route-planning – who knew there were so many ways to get around Birmingham?!