Would a female boater like to team up for 2017?

[NB Esk]

I'm thinking of three or four months boating, in the better weather.  I need to be back to my home mooring, in west Yorks, by around August, in order to make alterations to my central heating.

Me? I'm newly retired, own my own narrow tug, am physically fit and have no financial issues.  I enjoy alcohol but not to excess.

She? Would be able to cope with boating stuff like locks and lock ladders (or willing to learn).  Have her own boat which would be in useable order.  Hopefully, the boat would be a narrow boat, so we can share wide locks.

Would be great to hear from someone who's put off by being single handed or just through lack of experience.  I'm an experienced boater and have plenty of patience.  If this sounds like you, PM me and I'll give my number.

[Wanderer Vagabond]

This sounds a bit like the spoof advert often seen in boat windows:

"WANTED: Active woman with her own boat, please send photo of the boat"

[NB Esk]

Thanks for that observation, it's not a spoof.

[bizzard]

Ahoy John.  You finished building the tug then, how did it go. Any pics.

[NB Esk]

9 hours ago, bizzard said:

Ahoy John.  You finished building the tug then, how did it go. Any pics.

Hey up mate, doubt it'll ever be "finished" but it's usable and I'm living aboard and thoroughly enjoying it.  I'll look into pics, used to be able to post them from a pc but on an iPad now.

[MtB]

Why is this kind and generous offer not open to us blokes?

[mross]

I'm sure dozens of nubile wenches will apply!  OP didn't mention sleeping arrangements!  But you gotta admire his optimism.  Did he retire at 40, 50 or 90!

[Rob-M]

I think the OP is looking for someone with their own boat not to share his.

 

[mross]

I see he's on about sharing wide locks so he means a two-boat convoy.

Edited February 26, 2017 by mross