River Canal Rescue is now taking bookings for its two-day maintenance courses, running at its Stafford HQ on: 26/27 March, 10/11 & 23/24 April, 7/8 & 21/22 May and 11/12 & 25/26 June.

The boat and engine maintenance course covers how to maintain diesel engines and the systems within a narrowboat, such as propulsion, cooling, engine servicing and fault finding, and is led by RCR’s Kerry Horton and Dave Bull. The course costs £300, with an additional charge of £15 for RYA certificates. Tailored courses are also on offer to groups and clubs, with discounts for boat clubs.

Course attendees receive a RCR certificate and a Narrow Boat Engine Maintenance and Repair book.