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Introducing
New Horizons

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New Horizons is 70 feet long and 6 feet 10 inches wide to allow it to pass through the many narrow bridges and locks on the canal system. It is navigated by a skipper and volunteer crew. The boat has a boarding ramp, a lift and wheelchair access throughout its length. There's accommodation for a maximum of 12 passengers on half day and whole day trips. There is an open air viewing platform at the front of the boat and for cooler days in April & May the interior lounges are centrally heated. The fully fitted galley has a gas stove, two fridges, a large sink with running hot and cold water. Cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils are provided. There is a private fully accessible bathroom area with flush toilet, large wash basin, shower and plenty of hot water too! Vanity unit and electric shaver point.

In addition to all this, there's mains power supply (240v) and mobile 'phone for emergency calls. There is a radio, television and video player, guidebooks and maps, board games and cards. And for children there are pencils, crayons and colouring books.

Day cruises on `New Horizons` are normally along either the Macclesfield Canal or Peak Forest canal. For more information and photos of what you might see,see the `Cruising Options` on the BOOKING INFORMATION page.

SAFETY
New Horizons is under the command of a full time ,qualified skipper to ensure the boat's availability and the safety of passengers. The skipper and crew are all trained for inland waterways navigation. The boat is licensed by British Waterways and complies with boat safety requirements and is inspected at regular intervals by a marine surveyor.



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