Important news item. Centenary is to undergo a major refit after decades of operation. This will take place during the 2024 season so no hirings or training courses will be available whilst this takes place. Keep watching this site for news of when hirings and training will restart.
News item. Centenary Narrowboat has a new home. In 2023 it will be based at Clifton Cruisers who are at Clifton Wharf, Clifton upon Dunsmore, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0EY. This is about 2 miles west from its previous home along the Oxford canal.fton
Centenary
Centenary is a 12 berth Narrowboat for youth organizations to hire at affordable rates for weekends or longer periods. It is an invaluable resource for developing teamwork and co-operation in young people. Special Needs groups can also use the boat.
RYA and other Training
Centenary is aRoyal Yachting Association Training Centreoffering the following courses: Courses in 2023:- RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman Course(2 day) - RYA Inland Waterways Crew Course(1 day) - Boat Handing Course(1 day) - Scout Leader Permits(1 day) -Girlguiding Narrowboating Scheme(weekend)
These courses meet the Centenary Trust's requirements for hirers of the boat. They are also invaluable to individual boat owners or potential owners who wish to acquire boating skills for inland waterways. See our Taining page.
Centenary operates from Clifton Wharf, Clifton upon Dunsmore, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0EY.
Centenary is operated by The Stratford upon Avon Narrowboat Trust registered charity number 515828.