Celebrating the re-opening of the Forth & Clyde Canal
A CARNIVAL is being arranged to celebrate the re-opening of the Forth & Clyde Canal.
Grant for Shrewsbury & Newport Canal
THE Shrewsbury and Newport Canals Trust (SNCT) has been awarded a grant of £20,000 towards a project.
Mon & Brec breached again
THE emergency repair to the Mon & Brec Canal embankment has proved unsuccessful and it looks likely stop planks will be required.
Not obliged to provide facilities
SAWLEY Marina is no longer obliged to provide facilities to passing boaters.
New fuel burning restrictions announced
THE government yesterday announced new restrictions affecting stoves to reduce air pollution.
Who accosted the boater?
THE Clean Air Act 1956, Chapter 56, section 20, subsection 4, says that the Act does not apply to smoke from any vessel, and this applies to all inland waterways, writes Paul Robinson.
Open days at White Mills Marina
WHITE Mills Marina has announced its quartet of Open Days for 2019
Keeping the Avon clear of litter
A PADDLE boarding club has teamed up with the Avon Navigation Trust to help keep its stretch clear of plastic and other litter.
Hydro dangers to boaters
THOSE who cruise the Trent will know that a Hydro Electric Plant was installed in the old small disused lock chamber alongside the current lock at Holme.
The end is nigh...
AS FAR as using wood to burn on our stoves the government is ensuring that the end is nigh, writes James Henry.