Saturday, 18th May, 2013
National Waterways Museum,
Ellesmere Port,
Wirral
There will be a Horseboating demonstration after the unveiling of the boathorse sculpture and speeches at 11am – 2 miles
Towlines 2013: Horseboating dates
Can you help as crew or as a supporter?
Maria on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Friday May 17, West Slaithwaite to Slaithwaite, 2 miles, about 10 locks
Sunday May 19, Slaithwaite to Huddersfield, 5 miles, about 20 locks
Wednesday May 22, Huddersfield to Linthwaite, 4 miles, about 16 locks
Thursday May 23, Linthwaite to West Slaithwaite, 3 miles, about 14 locks
Gifford on the Shropshire Union Canal
Elland on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Monday May 20, Skipton to Gargrave Boat to be at Gargrave for the Autoharp Festival, May 31 to June 2. Backcabin and hold accommodation available on Elland.
Vixen on the Rochdale Canal
Friday May 31, Sowerby Bridge to Hebden Bridge (Stubbing Wharf), 5 miles, 12 locks Can you find fare-paying passengers for her? Up to 12.
For all horseboating activities, crew and other supporters are always much needed and welcomed.
Details from Sue Day: email enquiries@horseboating.org.ukor telephone landline 01457 834863, mobile 07711 121 056
