NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOAT OWNERS
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NABO’s submission on CRT’s Private Boaters’ Licence Terms and Conditions
NABO has submitted a full response to CRT’s intended T&C's, taking into consideration their previous response to our initial submission. NABO understands that CRT will go ahead with these new T&C's from the 1st May 2105 but, given the up-swell of feelings from our members (and indeed, the droves of non-members who have contacted us), […]
Next Generation Waterway Support – Where will it come from?
Helen Hutt attended the recent conference and reports: Held in Birmingham, 21 March 2015, organised jointly by Worcester, Birmingham and Droitwich Canals Society and Canal & River Trust. About 70 attendees. Speakers: Rob Jackson, Rob Jackson Consulting (volunteer programme management); Charley Johnston, BCNS; Daniel Haynes, Birmingham University Conservation Volunteers; Sophie Bond, Army Cadets; Beverley Gobbett, […]
CRT’s response to NABO’s comments on Proposed Changes to Licence T&C’s
CRT has responded to NABO’s comments of the proposed changes to Terms and Conditions of Private Boater’s Licences .
New NABO Council member from RCTA
We are delighted to welcome Paul Howland as a co-opted member of the NABO Council. Paul retired early as a joinery estimator and ISO Auditor, and with his partner, Jennie, brought a sail-a-way shell and built their new home.
CRT appoints Julie Sharman as Head of Asset Management and Performance.
NABO welcomes the appointment of Julie Sharman as CRT’s Head of Asset Management & Performance. Julie, a Professional, Chartered Civil Engineer, is well known to many boaters for her outstanding work and deep understanding of the canals and their infrastructure.
Changes in License Terms and Conditions for boaters with a home mooring.
NABO recently asked Jackie Lewis CRT General Legal Counsel to elaborate on the changes to the terms and conditions for boaters with a home mooring. We publish in full her reply with her permission.
Open letter to CRT about Continuously Cruising Enforcement Communications
NABO today has written an open letter to Ian Rogers CRT's Head of Customer Services. This is in response to CRTs letter to boaters with boats with out a home mooring (CCers). CRT's policy statement can be found here: The text of CRT's letter to all CCers can be found here. If you are affected […]
Boaters without a Home Mooring: How far is far enough?
CRT have just released the following statement: Following our recent communication, 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 the Trust’s Guidance for Boaters without a […]
Report on CRT Water Resources Strategy Consultation
Delivering a long term security of water supply to the waterway network will help the Canal & River Trust achieve its vision of living waterways that transform places and enrich lives. To enable this, CRT are developing a Water Resources Strategy to allow them to plan successfully for the future.
