The Boat

The original "narrowboats" were pulled by horses. Most of the space on board was for cargo with just a small cabin for the boatman and his family.

Modern cruising boats have kept the original length and width of these boats, but offer much higher standards of comfort!

Our boat, N.B Triumvirate, has been fitted out as a purpose-built language school.

The upper bunk beds fold down during the day, making long bench seats. There is storage space for your posessions underneath. The three washbasins and two showers have hot and cold running water and the spacious kitchen is well equipped for preparing the meals for large numbers of people. Heating is by warm air blowers.

There is seating outside on the front deck for around 7 people (we sometimes have lessons there) and about 30 square metres of roof - great for sunbathing. Even with twelve people aboard the boat is not crowded, but privacy is obviously limited. Fortunately you can go for a walk along the towpath with no danger of getting left behind.
Plan of N.B Triumvirate

The boat is 20 metres long and only 2 metres wide!

Plan of N.B Triumvirate

1. Back Deck
2. Engine Room
3. Wardrobe and Bathroom Area
4. Bunk bed
5. Kitchen
6. Classroom / Dining Area
7. Front Deck