RTA Annual Report issued
The River Thames Alliance has recently issued their second annual report. This is important reading for all Thames users. You can find it here
Are you wise to CO poisoning?
BSS asks: “Boaters, are you wise to carbon monoxide poisoning?” this follows the discovery of two bodies on a private boat on the Norfolk Broads.
Middle Level Commissioners – Proposals for Amended Navigation Legislation
I am responding to your current consultation on behalf of the National Association of Boat Owners (NABO). We note that these proposals have been discussed for many years.
Response to DTI Consultation on Cycling and Walking Strategy
This is a very welcome and worthy aim. However, the strategy has one glaring omission. While it’s very strong on protecting cyclists and pedestrians from motor vehicles, it is silent on the need to manage shared space used by both cyclists and pedestrians.
North East Local Waterways forum
Howard Anguish reports on the recent North East Local Waterways forum I attended this on the 14th April. The venue was our usual one – the Wheatsheaf Conference Centre near Castleford – and was very well attended with a full house. As far as the meeting was concerned, a forum is usually defined as a […]
New River Severn Navigation Guide
CRT have recently issued a new River Severn Navigation Guide. There is a lot of standard padding but the core navigation guide is worth printing out if you are going this way. You can download or read it here
NABO meets with CRT to discuss various boating issues
On Friday 8th April 2016 Mike Rodd and Geoffrey Rogerson met with Mike Grimes, CRT’s Head of Boating, and Matthew Symonds, Strategy and Engagement Manager (Boating), on The Rose of Hungerford.
Help CRT to keep their maps up to date
We have been asked by CRT to help them in a very practical way which will benefit us all.
Outcome of South East Visitor Mooring Consultation
The report on the recent south east visitor mooring consultation is now published on the CRT website along with the revised final proposals. The report can be read here https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/original/27159-south-east-visitor-mooring-consultation-report-march-2016.pdf
Where is the next kilometer?
CRT have a web page called Boaters without a home mooring: How far is far enough? They say A number of boaters have asked for clarification of the legal requirement to cruise throughout the period of their licence and, in particular, what is the minimum distance that should be covered in order to comply with […]
