NABO News Editorial April 2018
Editorial From the Middle Level to the high seas Editor, Peter Fellows has a diverse edition for Spring. I was pleased to see that CRT has suspended the sale of the freehold to Blowers Green Pumphouse (see January’s NABO News), but wish that the relevant advisory groups could review such proposals before they go ahead. […]
In the Chair Winter 17
Stella Ridgway gets ready for winter As another year ends and Christmas approaches, the summer boaters are busy winterising their boats, liveaboards are eyeing places to get free wood and ensuring that they have organised a coal delivery from their local coal-boat. We are lucky to have fortnightly coal-boat runs; please support your coal-boats – […]
NABO News Editorial Winter 17
Is anyone listening? Editor Peter Fellows has a little rant As 2017 draws to a close, it is clear that CRT is focussed on its grant renewal, which will require it to demonstrate to Government that it has widespread popular support. This means promoting the waterways to millions of walkers, cyclists, canoeists and gongoozlers as […]
NABO submission in response to the Draft London Environment Strategy
The National Association of Boat Owners (NABO) is a voluntary membership organisation, principally consisting of private boat owners based on the inland waterways of England and Wales. NABO exists to represent the interests of its members with navigation authorities and government organisations and to promote responsible ownership and use of inland boats. We are writing […]
CRT Licensing Consultation
Mark Tizard has read the 44-page report …. so that you don’t have to! CRT is investing a considerable amount of time and expense in reviewing boat licensing. At the outset, it said it wanted the review to cover all aspects of licensing and that the outcome was intended to be revenue neutral and to […]
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:
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 […]
