Narrow canisters are long, thin steel tubes. They're easy to drive, right? Well, actually, yes. And quite elegantly, once you master a few basic concepts.
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Canal ships usually have a rudder steering, which is quite simple, however, you must remember that if you push to the right, the ship will turn to the left and vice versa.Learning to drive a narrow boat doesn't have to be overwhelming or scary, it's a really fun way to pass the time and it's easy once you get the hang of it. Just like driving a narrow boat, keep an eye on the boat, the shores and the water, because if you're distracted and not paying attention, you could end up floating out of course or hitting an obstacle. It sounds simple and it's a good starting point when you're trying to learn how to drive a narrow boat, but it's sure to take some getting used to. It's not harder or easier than in a car, but it's something you should keep in mind when approaching curves or maneuvering in a narrow boat.
It may mean that you have to turn later than you think to make a curve or it may mean that you have to turn much earlier if you try to move from a closed position, you'll soon get used to this fact, but it's something you'll have to know when you get out. It has been said that driving a narrow boat is like trying to drive a long chain of shopping carts. The only problem is that no one has told you how to drive a narrow speedboat, there's no boat driving test, no aptitude test, you're not even required to be told anything, so you have to go on your own. When someone asks me what it's like to drive a narrow boat, my first answer is: “Great.
