NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOAT OWNERSIn 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 […]
Can you help NABO?
Can you help NABO? Here at NABO News, I would welcome some more help from members: do you have skills as a cartoonist or a crossword compiler? Would you be able to spend a couple of hours, six times a year, to summarise what was happening ten years ago from old copies of NABO News, […]
In the Chair, June 2017
In the Chair Don’t rush – explore the places where you moor NABO Chair, Stella Ridgway says make the most of your overnight stays This is a shortened column this month and I have not been able to attend many meetings, so others have stepped into my place. We are still well-represented within CRT and […]
Editorial June 2017
Editorial When is shared ownership not shared ownership? Editor Peter Fellows considers licences for rented, shared and time-share boats
CRT review of boat licensing
CRT has begun the first phase of its three-stage consultation on how boats are licensed on its waterways, using the independent charity specialising in public engagement, Involve. In stage one; representatives of the main boating organisations are being interviewed to find their views on how the consultation should work and what it should cover. In the […]
NINF AGM 2017
The National Inland Navigation Forum (NINF) met at the St. Pancras Cruising Club on 25th February, with eight of its eleven member organisations represented. This forum continues to be a useful meeting point, bringing together navigation bodies involved in the waterways. The General Secretary, Michael Stimpson, reported that the forum’s finances were sound and he […]
