NABO Bulletin September 2025

Dear NABO NABO Bulletin September 2025 Chair Anne writes: The FBW steering group meets on the 6th October to discuss future activities for this group. Hazel Owen from AWCC is…

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CRT National boat count 2025

The Canal & River Trust’s National Boat Count, conducted across the charity’s waterways each year, has seen a 1.5% increase in boat numbers together with an increase in unlicensed boats,…

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Inland waterways energy survey

We have been talking to the DfT and their consultant Ricardo. They have asked us to help with an energy use survey for inland waters. This survey has been developed…

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Share your story and win a CRT licence

RCR call for short stories River Canal Rescue is reminding boaters they have until 16 May to submit their short story about life on the water. It must relate to…

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Morso water heater recall

Please see this text below that we have reciewed from Morso. See also their release Notice Not to Use Safety Warning (Version 3) We are writing to inform you of…

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NABO Bulletin April 2025

Dear George NABO Bulletin April 2025 Chair Anne writes: The northern canals are being hit by stoppages yet again, a mix of breakages and low water levels. I've emailed Matthew…

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Web site archives

Many of the archives are withdrawn at the moment. You cannot access them. This is whilst we review access requirements and strategies. If you have an urgent need, please get…

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Licence fee increase

Licence fee increase Following an announcement by CRT that private licence fees will increase by 4% in October, following a similar increase in April this year, NABO’s Anne Husar wrote…

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Wiltshire Council wants to hear from boaters

NABO members and other boaters on the Kennet and Avon may be interested in the following event: Wiltshire Council is running a new project called ‘Boaters’ Voices’. It is part…

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CRT survey on licence framework

The Canal & River Trust has asked a commission to review its boat licensing framework. It is anticipated that the Commission will make recommendations to the Trust’s Board of Trustees…

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