Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Every four years, inland waterways craft are required to undergo a Boat Safety Scheme examination and my narrowboat was due for its test. Join me as I prepare for this, watch as the test is done, and see what the outcome was.

Alan Buckle BSS
boatsafetyscheme.org/requirements-examinations-and-certification/arranging-a-bss-examination/find-an-examiner/alan-buckle

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