Near miss reporting
A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage – but had the potential to do so. Only a fortunate break in the chain of events prevented an injury, fatality or damage; in other words, a miss that was nonetheless very near. Although the label of ‘human error’ […]
Boater training
Boater training and awareness are a big part of safety. There are many resources available to help new and experienced boaters: Here are a few: Boaters Handbook on the CRT web site. Click here. There is a video too. Click here Canal Junction web site have a list of providers here
Boaters should read CRT legal documents on JR
CRT have made public it's response to boater Nick Brown's claim for judicial review on legal issues for the Guidance for Boaters Without a Home Mooring The full ‘Grounds of Resistance’ of the Trust and its accompanying evidence are available on the Trust’s website: http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/4434.pdf http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/4435.pdf Boaters are encouraged to read it. NABO cannot comment […]
Report on the National Users’ Forum (NUF) September 2013
A breath of fresh air? Mike Rodd reports on the National Users’ Forum (NUF) held on 12th September 2013 This was the second meeting of this new forum, established largely to replace the now-abandoned British Waterways Advisory Forum (BWAF) which had been effective in bringing together the BW management team and waterways interest groups. The […]
CEO to attend NABO AGM
NABO is delighted to announce that Richard Parry, CRT's CEO has agreed to attend the AGM on Saturday 16th November 2013 at Wolverhampton Boat Club, Pendeford Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 0PG. The AGM starts at 10.45, with tea and coffee available from 10.15. Further details are available below.
Bulletin October 2013
Dear Members, This is the third NABO Bulletin. This is not intended to complete with NABO News, but rather to tell members what Association Officers are doing for you, and what you can do for the Association. Internal NABO issues The next Council meeting is on Saturday 12 October at the Waggon and Horses, Olbury, […]
CRT annouce details for Winter Moorings
CRT have annouced details for Winter Mooring permits for 2013-14. They are trialling new options following suggestions from boaters. The Trust have said that they are offering a limited number of winter moorings at selected visitor mooring sites. In addition, there are two further options for continuous cruisers. The Trust is offering a cheaper general […]
NABO meets CRT
Mark Tizard reports on a meeting that was held at CRT’s Offices on 10th September between Sally Ash (Head of Boating), Denise Yelland (Head of Enforcement), Damian Kemp (Communications Manager) and NABO Council representatives, Mark Tizard and Mike Rodd.
Latest on CRT court cases
Simon Robbins sums up the recent legal outcomes. You may recall that, arising out of our legal complaint, NABO persuaded CRT to publish the outcomes of ‘boating enforcement’ cases that went to court. Our legal advice suggests that some of the claims BW/CRT were making about their supposed powers were controversial and challengeable. In practice we reached […]
Bulletin September 2013
Dear Members As promised in the July NABO News, here is the first of the NABO Bulletins. This is not intended to complete with NABO News, but rather to tell members what Association Officers are doing for you, and what you can do for the Association. Past representation events CRT Council members in June with […]
