I got chatting to Dave this morning, he's been a vounteer on the Chichester Canal for 15 years, where he is mainly a boatman and teaches others to drive the tugs and crane. He used to be a fireman, which he said means he's good on engines and knots. Dave tried to sell me an old, 1950s tug, I declined!
You do meet such interesting people Jackie & they share their stories with you.