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Further delay on Kennet & Avon re-opening

THE reopening of the closed Saltford Lock on Kennet & Avon Canal has been further delayed.

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Published: 23 June 2021

Boater gets his refund—eventually!

AS YOU know we gave up on boating in April and your current postings only confirm that we made the right decision, writes Martin Cox.

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Published: 23 June 2021

Stoppages mounting up

THERE were 13 stoppages on the waterways during last week!

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Published: 21 June 2021

Victor made the right decision

I CAN assure Victor that he made the right decision to turn back at Louborough, writes Arlene Parker.

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Published: 21 June 2021

How can there be a 'maintenance fault'?

I NOTE with interest the 'Maintenance Fault' closure excuse at Watford Locks, writes Steve Bean.

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Published: 21 June 2021

Victor gets a rough 'ride'

YES, my friends our two days trip up the Soar and back was rough indeed.

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Published: 20 June 2021

'Maintenance fault' closes Watford Flight

A NEW reason for lock failure from Canal & River Trust—'Maintenance fault'.

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Published: 19 June 2021

Grounding alert

THE River Canal Rescue is warning boaters about the risks of grounding after receiving a high number of call-outs.

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Published: 19 June 2021

Another government scheme

ANOTHER government scheme to get organisations to take on youngsters for six months work experience has got CaRT hooked on another publicity drive I see, writes John Coxon.

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Published: 18 June 2021

Not a good experience

AFTER reading about the relaxing holidays on the canals my wife and I decided to go the whole hog and buy a time share in a narrowboat, writes Owen Pritchard.

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Published: 18 June 2021

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  • Continuous cruising licence is totally unsuitable
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  • Number of closures reported
  • Limited winter use of Foxton and Watford flights
  • John Coxon asks what the hell did they expect?
  • Fundraising Director for Canal & River Trust
  • Article two from the National Bargee Travellers Association
  • Santa takes to the Thames
  • Digbeth Branch still closed
  • Massive development by Bridgewater Canal
  • Lock with void attended to yesterday
  • GPS tracking devices for boats is latest Canal & River Trust proposal
  • Still no information on North Stratford Canal void and Staff & Worcs closed
  • Canal warehouse turned into café
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  • Sunken houseboat to be removed

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