Youth Development and Training
National Community Boats Association. Youth Training Courses and narrowboat trips for schools.
The NCBA’s ‘Complete Crew Course’ the ‘CCC’ -
This course is an ideal introduction to the canals, which allows students to build their skills afloat. Run over 60 hours the course gives students not only an introduction to narrowboating skills but instills confidence through working as a team and being involved in the day to day passage making of a narrowboat.
The continuation course is the NCBA’s Basic Boat Handling course, the ‘BBH’ is another course for those wishing to progress from crewing to being competent Helmsmen.
Bespoke Executive Solutions Ltd is recognised as an 'Accredited Training Centre' for the NCBA and run a variety of courses, see the web-link for details.
Youth Leaders intending to supervise groups on the canals require a 'Certificate of Community Boat Management'. We can assess Skippers requiring this qualification.
Bm3co - Bespoke Executive Solutions Ltd are also an ASDAN Short Course Practitioner.
Please contact us for details.
Mainstream Key Stage 1 & 2
Narrow boat trips with Teachers notes, POS ideas. 42-seat vessel in Birmingham Bm3co can tailor a narrow boat trip for a year group over a day and provide links to information resources, which allow schools to develop a course of study, based upon the canals, over a variety of subjects.
Flexible starting times give Teachers time to get their groups registered and to travel to the starting point and our Health & Safety, Licensing and Insurances cover all the legal requirements.
Please contact us for further detail.
Health and Safety
Bespoke Executive Solutions Ltd have a Health and Safety system, approved by the National Community Boats Association.
We hold Public Liability Insurance, an excellent Child Protection Policy and all of our Skippers and Crew have undergone an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
Older students with an interest in a career on the Inland Waterways can train with BES Ltd and gain qualifications with various organisations Including;
- The Royal Yachting Association:
- The Inland Waterways Association:
- The National Community Boats Association:
- The Maritime & Coast Guard Agency:
Getting youngsters involved in the canal system from an early age may ensure the survival of the canals in the future so that further generations may to enjoy them. They also provide an excellent resource for teaching on many levels.