NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOAT OWNERS
NABO web site downtime Wednesday 17 October
NABO web site and mail systems will be unavailable for the day on Wednesday 17 October 2012. This is for essential maintenance.
NABO responds to CRT consultation on House Boat Certificates.
NABO have responded to the CRT consultation on Houseboat Certificates. This closed at the end of September and we now await the outcome.
BSS issue warning over leaking weed hatches
BSS have issued a warning over leaking weed hatches, following a number of recent sinkings. Owners of boats with weed hatches are being reminded by the Boat Safety Scheme to make a routine of checking the security of weed hatch covers.
Child drowns in Northampton arm, father calls for fencing.
The father of a two-year-old boy who died after being found in the Northampton Arm has said more needs to be done to prevent other deaths.
CRT Trustees provide an update on progress
CRT Trustees have published an update on progress. Of course the first message is to report the launch of the charity in July 2012. But then comes the part about executive pay.
Launch day for the CRT
CRT has today, 12 July 2012, held launch events in all the regions to mark the beginnings of a new era for the canals and rivers previously owned by British Waterways.
Boat Owners take part in the Pageant
Boat Owners took a full part in the Thames Pageant to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.
London prepares for the Jubilee pageant
London is preparing in afternoon sunshine for the Jubilee Pageant.
Probable launch of Canal & River Trust (CRT) in July
The trustees of the Canal & River Trust have today (29 May) published their latest progress report pulling together the recent news and developments on the road to establishing the Trust.
CRT Trustees issue a progress update
CRT Trustees have today issued a further update on activities in setting up the new organisation.
