NABO has created a new promotion leaflet, and also adopted a new 'strapline', namely 'NABO - Making Boating Better'. Are you a member of NABO the Association or the FaceBook…
CRT have announced a streamlined executive team structure that is coming into effect from 1 July 2026, The new structure combines existing leadership roles with newly created and expanded positions. It…
BSS have updated their advice on Lithium-Ion batteries. A lot of this is about portable devices like bicycles and scooters. But there is also a section about installed lithium-ion batteries.…
BSS have reopened the smoke alarm consultation until the end of July 2026. You can see the consultation here: https://www.boatsafetyscheme.org/about-us/news-blog/nr26-001-the-boat-safety-standards-setting-forum-smoke-alarm-consultation-extended/ This has happened becaase NABO complained to CRT about the…
NABO News back copies for only the last two years are available to read by non members. The main archive is members only. The latest colour edition of NABO News…
BSS are consulting on the addition of a compulsary requirement for smoke alarms in the examinations. They say: Having considered evidence and recommendations from the BSS, the navigation authorities’ Boat…
The report can be accessed here As a representative of the interests of boaters on inland waterways, in particular CRT's network, the National Association of Boat Owners (NABO), through its…
The Canal & River Trust is today announcing an increase in boat licence fees for both private boat owners and boating businesses of 4.85% from 1 April 2026. The rise…
The NABO AGM will be held at on Saturday 22nd November at the Tamworth CC Club, Kettlebrook Wharf, Kettlebrook Rd Tamworth B77 1AG (by boat it is on the Coventry…
We see that the 2025 Hire Boater Survey is drawing to a close. If you have something to say, do it quickly here: https://canalrivertrust.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/txpr70
