NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOAT OWNERS
Bridgewater Canal update
The canal owners have provided an update. ššš±š šššš©š¬: Regular monitoring of stoplogs and the earth dam to ensure robust short- and medium-term water retention. Investigating the cause of the embankment failure. Developing a comprehensive repair strategy and we will be working closely with stakeholders to implement it. There are more details here: https://bridgewatercanal.co.uk/latest-news/bridgewater-canal-breach-updated-statement-6th-january-2025-2/
Bridgewater canal is closed
Due to a breach in the Dunham area of the Bridgewater Canal, notice is hereby given that the canal and towpath will be closed to navigation and pedestrians between Agden Bridge, Lymm and Dunham Town Bridge, Dunham. See more here: Notices
A winter of not-somuch discontent
NN Editor John Sadler speaks The āSeason of mists and mellow fruitfulnessā has rapidly given way to winter, hopefully not of discontent. Meetings have recently taken place at which the Canal and River Trust seem to have taken note of boaterās opinions and produced an action plan based on improving navigation. This is very promising […]
CRT plans for better boating
Notes from Anne Husar As this will be my last chairās column for 2024, itās so good to be able to finish on what looks to be a high note. Back in September I received, out of the blue, an email from CRTās Matthew Symonds to meet him, not for one of our regular NABO/CRT […]
NABO News on line
NABO News back copies are available to read by non members. See this link for the library here The latestĀ colourĀ edition ofĀ NABO NewsĀ is only available online to NABO members who have registered on the website. Members can log in and then open the pdf file on theĀ Members/NABO News latest edition. That gives NABO members advance access […]
Glossary of waterway terms
Ever wondered what a particular acronym stood for? Well, if it’s related to the waterways, you might find it here:
CRT announce plan to improve boater’s experience
At CRT’s Annual Meeting, theĀ Head of boating and customer services Matthew Symonds spoke about plans to improve boater satisfaction with actions developed through a series of workshops with the boater representatives on the Trustās Council and in its navigation advisory group. The Trustās commitment to boating was reinforced by plans to recruit a further […]
EA boat registration costs up 9% for 2025
EA have announced the outcome of the āConsultation on Environment Agency Navigation boat registration charges from January 2025 at an extraordinary joint National Waterways Forum and National Waterways Advisory Group meeting. This included representatives from Area Stakeholder Groups. They will increase charges by 9% for 2025 for River Thames, Anglian waterways and Medway navigation. This […]
CRT announce an increase of 4% in boat licence April 2025
The Canal & River Trust is today announcing an increase of 4% in boat licence fees from 1 April 2025 for both private boat owners and boating businesses. The rise is based on the latest Bank of England forecasts that inflation will remain at around 2.5% through until April 2025. Surcharges for boats without a […]
CRT campaign for better boating
Are we at a turning point for the canals? CRT are saying that they have listened to feedback from boaters to inform a plan for better boating. Their plan will prioritise issues that will improve navigation and target issues that will make the experience of boaters better. They will publish a dashboard with specific measures […]
