The things that are, and have been, the important issues for boaters
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…
Editor John Sadler writes: In the field of better boating there are a few things that would be very easy to achieve and a cost effective way of making life…
Chair Anne Husar writes: There’s a BBC report that we’ve had ‘the driest spring in England since 1961, with northern regions experiencing the driest start to the year in nearly…
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…
Chair Anne Husar writes: Apparently, according to a certain navigation authority, the ‘boating season’ will start soon. New boaters must wonder whether they can cruise all year round or only…
The Editor’s Column Editor John Sadler It was great news to hear about the Better Boating plan. At last we thought, CRT is going to fulfil its remit as a…
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…
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…
Chair Anne writes in NABO News. As I type this, the ice that has held the canal here and everywhere else going by your pictures, is finally thawing, damaging storms…
Editor John Sadler writes: Traditionally it’s the time of year for reviewing the past and anticipating the future. While the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution were the headlines of…
