NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOAT OWNERSWeb site transfer latest 16 Jan
The new site has proved to be stable and things are working. We have tested the menus and sign in arrangements, and we have signed up our first member on the new system. The main problem is sorting out the external and internal url links. There are quite a number not working. But we have […]
CRT Council Elections results
CRT have now published the results for the 2023 election For the private boater results those elected were Penelope Barber Fiona Burt Rosie Strickland Scott Martin We are delighted that one of our members Penelope Barber has been successful Tony Lacey did not succeed, and we don’t know by how much. CRT have published the […]
Web site transfer
We have now transfered the new web site platfom to our normal web domain and that is what you are seeing now. We now have a few days of consolidation to check that things are working and populate many of the resource areas. Existing members cannot sign in as their credentials are not valid. Please […]
New website platform for NABO
NABO will move its web site to a new platform in January. For the most part the site will provide the same function of storing the history of our campaigns. But the membership system sits behind it and this has to be migrated in January. In early January to the current site will be closed […]
CRT Council Elections 2023
CRT have now published the list of candidates for the 4 private boater representative vacancies on their Council. The election is open until 10th January 2024, and we encourage you to vote. CRT will have sent an email or a paper letter to the contact details linked to the boat licence. The voting response has […]
Guide for Electrical Safety for Small Craft.
The IET has announced the release of the “On-Board Guide for Electrical Safety for Small Craft”, which was initiated by NABO and the production undertaken in consultation with representatives from many boating and related organisations. Small craft have an ever-increasing amount of electrical equipment, systems, and associated power requirements. As a result, significantly more risks […]
NABO writes to CRT on licence costs
In October CRT annouced their intention to increase licence costs by an unprecidented 5% above inflation. They have also decided to apply increasing levels of surcharge to wide beam boats and continuous cruisers. NABO Has witten to Richard Parry to make our views knows, and we have a reply. The text is proved below. We […]
Unprecedented numbers joining NABO
We are seeing an unprecedented rate of boaters signing up to NABO. You are all very welcome. If you are experiencing difficulty during the joining process, or you have questions please do ask admin@nabo.org.uk We will do our very best to respond quickly!
CRT announce the structure of future boat licence costs
Following the announcement on 19 September about changes to future boat licensing, the Canal & River Trust is today giving further details about the increases in licence fees to be applied from 1 April 2024 for boats without a home mooring and for wide beam boats. Licences for all boats on the Trust’s waterways will […]
Proposed changes to the NABO Constitution
At the AGM in October, some necessary changes will be proposed. These are a general update to conform with current practice and the GDPR laws. These can be found on the web site. Any comments are welcome. You can read the proposals here: NABO_Constitution_changes_October_23
