Etiquette
Please observe the following basic etiquette / good practice when participating in the Flotilla
- Boats to carry gangways & mooring pins
- Boats to be turned at Edinburgh Quay on arrival to be facing west ready for departure
- Boats mooring initially at Falkirk muster, to be facing East ready for departure
- Any boats joining the flotilla at intermediate muster points please be facing the correct way of travel
- Slow boats to allow passing, passing boats please pass starboard to the slow boat’s port side, slow boats to move to your starboard. Please do not attempt passing on bends.
- Help each other to moor, please don’t fight over moorings. Please observe and abide with shore marshal's instructions.
- Observe the speed limit
- Any breakdowns offer a tow to the next destination
- If there are any weed hatch issues please move to the towpath side and tie up to allow other boats to pass
- Please use your horns when entering populated areas to attract attention
- Please pass slowly when passing moored boats
- Please be happy and courteous boaters
- Please keep mobile phones switched on.
