"Really Useful."

Kersten was totally calm and patient. She managed to get the best out of all of us (3) despite our different abilities and experience.
I would recommend this course and Kersten to both novice and more experienced boaters.

"Very useful and enjoyable course"

Very useful and enjoyable course, thanks Kirsten. Gave us the confidence to book our first narrow boating holiday

"Single handed operation of locks and narrow boats"

What made my experience great, how about the wealth of knowledge of boating and life aboard a narrow boat, that Kerstin was more than happy to share. The relaxed personal instruction was such that I overcame my foreboding of going into and operating a lock single handed. I undertook the 2 day helmsman's course near market Harborough with another company and it was excellent. The course on Willum was for me better, as I had to think for myself with a fair amount of hints and nudging from Kerstin not just follow the group as in the 2 day course. It proved to be much more than I anticipated in knowledge absorbed and confidence gained, thank you Kerstin.

"Useful introcduction to handling a narrow boat competently"

Two-day course that provided me with what I was looking for:
How handling a heavy narrowboat differs from the lighter craft I am familiar with.
Some idea of what is involved in living on a narrowboat that you move around the network.
Enough hands-on practice to feel confident in future.

All delivered in a clear and well-targeted way.

Recommend.

"A comprehensive "whoa to go" canal boat instruction."

A comprehensive "whoa to go" canal boat instruction from a very experienced instructor who owns and lives on her own narrow canal boat at Uxbridge, London.
Covers basic boat maintenance, handling and lock procedure. Each course has 3 people maximum which over 2 days allows each person the opportunity to have a hands on experience. Highly recommended.

"Experienced and encouraging"

The trainer is experienced, encouraging and knowledgeable. I learned far more than I expected and enjoyed every moment (despite the rain),

"Great experience"

Great experience, thank you Kerstin! Wilum is a lovely narrowboat and the area is an ideal learning spot

"I recommend this course!"

This course was great! Good teacher and good tips, my only comment would be to have more hours of practice!!
Totally recommended!!

"Willum Boat Training May 2023"

Kerstin was a patient and encoraging instructor who made us feel welcome.
The course was well designed, structured and mixed theory and practice through out both days.
A very enjoyable weekend

"Very in-depth training with a patient…"

Very in-depth training with a patient and highly knowledgeable instructor.