Condition of waterways IS getting worse
THE state of the waterways, contrary to Canal & River Trust's statements, is getting worse, as Jess Williams relates:
Attitude not so clever
SOUNDS as if the representative of ABC [re loss of stop planks] has a vast practical knowledge, I don't think, writes Mike Bonathan.
Large hole discovered at Rochdale Canal lock
THE 'blown cill' on Lock 49 on the Rochdale has been identified as a 'large hole'.
Fendering will have no effect
INTERESTING dialogue concerning this issue, [stop planks at King's Orchard Marina] writes Kevin McNiff.
Spaces on RCR electric courses
THE River Canal Rescue has spaces on its boat and engine electrics courses.
Stop planks do not work (apparently)
WHO would have thought it? After all these years 'stop planks', those lengths of timber we often see by canal bridges and narrow sections, are a waste of time, writes Ralph Freeman.
Body on towpath
THE police are investigating the body of a woman found on a canal towpath.
A good time to visit the Nene
SHOULD you be planning a trip to the Nene this year then a good time to visit would be during its festival.
Boaters still have to pay
A SIGN stating 'No Mooring' having its 'No' painted over still does not prevent boaters being fined for mooring.
More pump problems
BOATERS with deep draughted boats are being advised not to use Camp Hill Locks on the Grand Union.