As for October boating in general, this was the coldest year we've experienced, and we've done it a number of times. You do take the chance with the weather, but that's the same with any season in this country. We took sleeping bags and hot water bottles, thermals, winter jackets and plenty of layers. Mostly the moorings were less busy than they would be in the summer but nowhere near as quiet as they were in March. My new top tip is to take your dressing gowns! Mine kept me very warm and cosy as I tended to wear it over my daytime clothes when sitting on the boat in the evening!
I agree Jean, late or early boating I tend to look like 'Nanook of the north' most of the time wrapped up warm and cosy. Thank you for the video. The boat looks wonderful and very hotel like as has been said.