Guides
Welcome to Blakes Guides
Everything you need for your perfect boating holiday
We have a full list of Destination Guides that cover the main waterways and canals of UK and Europe. Packed full of maps, route suggestions and itineries, along with tips from our team of experts. They recomend places of interest, stopping off points, and a whole host of on land activities.
Beginner's Guide
If you're new to boating, have never experienced a boating holiday before or simply just want to brush up on your boating knowledge, take a look at our Beginner's Guide.
It's a handy reference full of advice from calculating the length of your trip, to how locks work and what to pack to take with you, to enjoy the best boating experience with Blakes Boats.
The Boater's Handbook
FREE handbook, DVD or Video
Basic boat handling
and safety information
Destination Guide
UK
- Norfolk Broads Destination Guide
- Royal River Thames Destination Guide
- Loch Ness & the Caledonian canal Destination Guide
- Yorkshire/Lancashire Destination Guide
- Llangollen, Four Counties, Cheshire Rings Destination Guide
- Warwickshire & Leicestershire Rings Destination Guide
- Grand Union, Oxford & River Thames Destination Guide
- Kennet & Avon Destination Guide
- Stourport, Avon & River Severn Destination Guide
- Brecon Beacons Destination Guide
Beginner's Guide
New to boating?
All you need to know, handy reference
Books & maps
View a selection of recommended reading
