Aylesbury Day Boat Hire
Before you embark on your adventure, we’ll provide you with an hour of free tuition on boat handling and lock operation. One of our experienced crew members will accompany you to the first lock, where we’ll guide you through the process, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
Catalina
Embark on a memorable journey with Catalina, our versatile dayboat available for hire any day of the week, including bank holidays and weekends. Set sail from 9:00am and explore the scenic Aylesbury Arm at your own pace until 5:00pm. We understand that life is unpredictable, and as such, we offer flexibility with the return time, but we kindly request that you bring Catalina back between 5:00pm and 7:00pm.
Your Day boat trip
For a pleasant day out, we recommend sailing up to Wilston, where you can admire the charming pedestrian wooden bridge over the canal. This spot also serves as a convenient turnaround point. If you’re feeling peckish, stop by the Half Moon pub for lunch and refreshments, but please remember that responsible boating means avoiding intoxication.
Boating for the day
Includes:
- 1 hrs free tuition in boat handling and lock operation
- Boat licensed for a max of 8 persons
- A £100 returnable damage deposit will be required
Safety and Locks
Painting your Narrowboat
Discover the ultimate boat maintenance experience at Aylesbury Canal Society’s premier wet dock facility! Nestled along the picturesque Grand Union Canal, our state-of-the-art facility provides unparalleled comfort and protection for your vessel. With top-notch amenities like our dust-free Mirka sanding system, exclusive kitchen and shower facilities, and specialized workshops, you’ll have everything you need for seamless boat repairs and maintenance. Cruise on down to Aylesbury Canal Society and treat your boat to the luxurious care it deserves!
Aditional Facilities
During your stay, you’ll have access to a range of shared facilities designed to make your experience as comfortable as possible. Our designated kitchen area, equipped with a sink, microwave, and kettle, is available solely for customers in the wet and dry dock. Additionally, we provide a shared shower and a laundry room featuring two washing machines and two dryers, accessible to dock customers between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Please note that other toilets and showers within the complex are primarily for resident use and only accessible to dock customers between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. We aim to ensure that all customers have access to the necessary amenities during their stay while maintaining privacy for our residents.
Workshops
In addition to our shared kitchen and shower facilities, we offer two specialized workshops to meet your maintenance needs. On one side, you’ll find our ‘Dirty Workshop,’ equipped with vices for more rugged tasks. On the other side, we provide a ‘Clean Workshop’ with a bench, perfect for tasks like painting that require a cleaner environment. Both workshops are conveniently located near the kitchen and shower facilities, allowing you to move between tasks with ease.
What Customers Are Saying
“We blacked our boat here in July 2024 and cannot recommend this facility enough. Good space, modern facilities, access to fantastic kit to get the job done, and extremely helpful advice from experienced boaters. Going down the Arm was pretty easy as well and absolutely worth doing. Thank you to the team for the help! We hope to come back one day to winter moor here, that’s how much we recommend it, most friendly marina we’ve ever been to.“
“Friendly and helpful folks with a beautifully-maintained marina and top-notch facilities.”
“7 day free secure visitor moorings and use of all facilities, with friendly welcome from resident boaters. This is a fantastic marina to stay in, and I’m very grateful for having had the opportunity to do so.
Additionally the Aylesbury Arm is a beautiful canal, completely rural, which is amazing so close to London, and well worth a journey along it.“
“Aylesbury Canal Society is a friendly society where boat owners are able to moor canal narrow boats. They welcome new comers. There is pump out, fuel, dry and wet docks.”
Get In Touch!
01296 252101