In the Chair Oct 17
Getting to know you Stella Ridgway is concerned about the disconnect between boaters and local communities. In the July issue, I expressed a desire that the sun we had in June would be extended, but we have had one of the worst Augusts on record for cloud, rain and cold weather. We have had our […]
NABO News Editorial Oct 17
Consultations, towpath cycling and veg management Editor Peter Fellows has much for members to comment on:
EA’s National Navigation Users Forum (NNUF) meeting: 26th July 2017.
Mike Rodd represented NABO at this biannual meeting which was, as usual, well attended by most of the boating organisations which cover the EA navigations. As usual, the preparatory work was exemplary and the meeting was very well chaired by EA Board member Peter Ainsworth, with his focus of making sure all delegates have every […]
New Boater Liaison Group on the Mon & Brec
The first meeting of this group was held on the 12th July 2017 at Llangattock. This innovative development was the brainchild of the CRT Waterways Manager Nick Worthington and greatly welcomed by all boaters on the canal.
More bikes for Manchester’s towpaths?
More bikes for Manchester’s towpaths? One of China’s largest ‘dockless bike-share’ companies, Mobike, which operates 5 million bikes in China, has announced that it will launch their introduction in Manchester and Salford at the end of June, with an initial 1,000 bikes. Users download an app that displays a map with locations of the GPS-enabled […]
Update on Shroppie fishing competition
Update on Shroppie fishing competition The national angling championships that take place on Saturday 19th August on the Shropshire Union Canal will occupy 15 miles of towpath. The following sections will be excluded from the match and are available for overnight moorings on the Friday evening or during the day on Saturday: South of […]
In the Chair July 2017
In the Chair Stella Ridgway is enjoying the summer I hope you have all been enjoying the lovely weather; we got some painting done, although the disadvantage was that the paint was drying as we put it on. I do hope that wasn’t all of our summer ‒ we so deserve a decent summer […]
Editorial July 2017
Coping with canoes Editor, Peter Fellows welcomes clarification by CRT Canoeists feature more prominently in this issue than previously, with news of new canoe slipways on the Llangollen, the opening of Foulridge Tunnel on the L&L to canoeists, and problems with some canoeists wanting to share locks with boats. While NABO welcomes the increased […]
Thinking of renting a boat?
Across social media and the waterways press there are regular articles and requests from those looking to ‘rent’ a boat to live on or use as overnight accommodation. In urban areas living on a boat is often not a lifestyle choice about going boating, but a desire for cheap accommodation in a defined area. There […]
NABO comment on MAIB report on Love for Lydia
NABO comments on MAIB report on Love for Lydia fatality due to CO poisoning. NABO has considered its position on the whole question carbon monoxide (CO) alarms becoming a mandatory requirement under the Boat Safety Scheme. In May 2017 the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued its final report on the event, and their investigations. […]
