A plea for descriptive precision

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…

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In drought conditions

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…

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Share your story and win a CRT licence

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…

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What is seasonal boating?

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…

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Cleaner, better boating?

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…

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Morso water heater recall

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…

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Web site archives

Many of the archives are withdrawn at the moment. You cannot access them. This is whilst we review access requirements and strategies. If you have an urgent need, please get…

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Licence fee increase

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…

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Wiltshire Council wants to hear from boaters

NABO members and other boaters on the Kennet and Avon may be interested in the following event: Wiltshire Council is running a new project called ‘Boaters’ Voices’. It is part…

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CRT survey on licence framework

The Canal & River Trust has asked a commission to review its boat licensing framework. It is anticipated that the Commission will make recommendations to the Trust’s Board of Trustees…

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