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Chair, Mike Rodd is enjoying cruising again, despite the lack of maintenance and e-scooters.

Boating at last! For many of us, it was a great joy to be able to get back boating again and for me also to resume being a Boatmaster for the K&A Canal Trust’s trip-boat, the ‘Rose of Hungerford’. Given that the income generated by the trip boats (with all the boats being operated totally by volunteers) is its major source of funding, the impact on the Trust of the long period of non-operation has been horrendous. This has been especially critical as we get to the end of the (partially) HLF-funded restoration work at the Crofton Pumping Station, as the boat trips are contributing the bulk of the required matching funding. Making the trip-boats ‘socially distanced’ has meant a serious drop in the maximum number of passengers we can carry (about half), but with significant demand for places, at least a reasonable income is now being generated.

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Category: Current Consultations
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The consultation on the proposed imposition of white diesel for propulsion on waterways closes on the 1st October.

NABO has now responded and the document is here.

Needless to say we have objected to everything they propose, which we see as flawed at every turn. It is the same message we have been giving for 15 years.

If you havn't put in your own response, plesed do so now. And please don't cut and paste our words, use your own and your own spelling mistakes!

The consulation is here.

 

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NABO is deeply saddened by the loss of its long-term legal advisor and council member, Geoffrey Rogerson, who passed away on the 3rd August after several years of illnesses. He was known as a gentle gentleman by all who met him, with great pride in his own family, and respected by all. But despite this seeming mildness, he was always direct, honest and, when necessary, outspoken. With his deep practical knowledge of matters-legal, Geoffrey made a huge contribution to NABO, leading all aspects of its legal work, closely supported when necessary by the Association’s solicitors. His wise council will be sorely missed.

Geoffrey was born on the 11th May 1934 in London and as a child experienced the horrors of the blitz. After the war, he did his national service as an artillery man, serving in Egypt, and on completion was asked to become a permanent officer. However, he had other plans for what followed and he pursued many interests, travelling widely and, in his latter-years, establishing a specialist car part manufacturing company - reflecting his long-term passion for cars. One of his other passions was golf – at which he excelled, although, according to a long-term friend, he thought the rules were just a set of guidelines and he was reputed to rather play by his own regulations!

A long-term canal (and whisky!) fanatic, his boat on the K&A was one of the very first to travel up the restored Caen Hill flight. And for many years he lived on his boat on the K&A as an active, rule-abiding continuous cruiser, setting a very clear example to all. This always ensured that he could provide NABO’s Council with the best possible guidance on mooring matters. Geoffrey seldom missed a Council meeting, always accompanied by his partner, Belinda.
Mike Rodd

 

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Moorings will be available to purchase for one, two, three or four months from 1st November 2020 until 28th February 2021. Permits will go on sale from 1st October on a first-come, first-served basis. There are seven price bands, based on several factors including;

  • The pricing of nearby moorings;
  • The location of the mooring site;
  • The availability of facilities and services near to the mooring;
  • The level of demand for each site;

The price bands per metre, per month are: 

  • Band 0                £21.00
  • Band 1                £19.00
  • Band 2                £17.00
  • Band 3                £14.70
  • Band 4                £10.90
  • Band 5                £8.70
  • Band 6                £7.10

The mooring price bands have increased by 5% for the highest demand sites, in band 0 and 3% for bands 1-6. Some sites have changed price band in response to the high levels of demand last winter, with popular sites increasing in price but low demand sites have reduced in price.

Go to https://canalrivertrust.org.uk, and search ‘Winter moorings’ for individual mooring locations and prices.