The 'Art' of Skippering the Original 'Pairs' of boats
(One with an engine and one without) is a dying skill and we hope to rejuvenate the canal system with sustainable, low emission, carriage of freight. The system has been in place for over 200 years, but is now almost lost to commercial carrying.

By training Skippers in 'The old ways' we hope, in the non-to distant future, to be able to tender for haulage contracts with a fleet of boats, and expand the business to specialise in the water borne distribution of non perishable goods.
Fewer lorries on the road would certainly help reduce our carbon footprint.

BES Ltd have facilities in place to provide skipper training for commercial work or leisure.

From basic boat handling skills to the Royal Yachting Association, Inland Waters Helmsman’s qualification, RYA training is thorough and professional.

We have a selection of craft available, or if suitable, you can use your own boat.

The National Community Boat Association qualifications are aimed jointly at youth groups and group leaders. The boat management courses are designed for leaders of youth groups or anyone classed as ‘at risk’. This is a British Waterways and Government approved training course. BES Ltd is pleased to be able to offer a wide range of courses on a variety of vessels.

  Click here to visit the NCBA website Members Page.

In partnership with one of our senior skippers, we are pleased to be able to offer training for, and the examination of, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency commercial tier 2 BoatMasters licence. Please contact us for further details.