NABO News Editorial April 2014
NABO News Editorial April 2014 It seems that one unexpected consequence of the winter flooding is the revisiting of plans to merge EA navigations into CRT. Although CRT successfully manages the navigation and flood control on the Trent, NABO believes that without substantial Government support running into tens of millions, CRT is not yet sufficiently […]
CRT introduces local mooring plans for K&A after scrapping pilot scheme for Roving Mooring Permits
Following further discussions with interested parties including NABO, the Canal and River Trust has today launched its response to the recent consultation on the towpath mooring plan for the K&A Canal west of Devizes. This plan was produced by a sub-group of the Waterways Partnership, building upon work undertaken by an earlier and, unfortunately, abandoned […]
CRT backs off from Roving Mooring Permits
"The Canal & River Trust has reluctantly concluded that roving mooring permits, which it was proposing to introduce in two local areas from April 2014, cannot be used to deal with localised issues of mooring congestion on the waterways. This follows further consideration of legal issues which raised doubts about the practical implications of implementing […]
NABO comments on the recent legal action between NBTA and CRT
NABO comments on the recent legal action between NBTA and CRT We ask has this muddied the waters further or has CRT succeeded in getting formal legal support for their ‘guidance for boaters without a home mooring’ ?
Regional Representatives
NABO Regional Representatives 2013/2014 Area Name Mobile Telephone To be Entered South Andy Colyer 07733 364856
Launch of Thames River Watch
NABO attended the launch of Thames River Watch in London on the 17th of February – an initiative to engage community groups, individuals, schools and riverside businesses aiming to raise awareness of the environmental issues that the river faces by enabling volunteers to provide pro-active support and involvement in improving the health of the river.
NABO supports CRT’s national canal flood appeal
The extreme weather that we’ve all been subject to this year has had a severe impact across our historic network of canals and rivers. CRT’s teams are battling to protect our waterways from damage. However, they urgently need our support to permanent damage to any of our precious canals and river navigations. NABO’s Council has […]
NABO News 2014
Nabo News – Issue 6 of 2014: 5 Editor's Column 6 Chairman’s Column—Report to AGM 10 Flies on the Walls 11 A tribute to Sonia Rolt 12 News: L&L Restoration, HS2 13 Aylesbury Facilities 14 Bridge and Aqueduct Repairs 15 CRT Snippets 17 Boating: Bugsworth Memories 18 FAQ Narrowboats 22 Talking Points: Towpath Winter Mooring […]
NABO loses it oldest member: Philip Ogden passes away
It is with great sadness that we have learnt that NABO’s oldest member died on the 5th of February 2014. Philip celebrated his 100th birthday last June. He had kept remarkably fit and boated into his 90’s, happily stepping over lock gates in his 80’s! Joining NABO in its early years, he served on our […]
BSS points boaters to important safety issues highlighted by recent boat tragedies
In the space of a few days, three people on two vessels have died from suspected carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and the Boat Safety Scheme is pointing boat owners to its advice to help stay safe. A man living on his narrowboat in Banbury died along with his pet dog and two fishermen have been […]
