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Victor: Our cities next?

THE news that Amsterdam intends to ban all diesel and petrol powered boats from its waters is having a worrying effect particularly on London boaters.

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Published: 12 May 2019

Shroppie better maintained

IT SEEMS I have the good fortune to moor on the Shropshire Union Canal, writes, 'Pinky' Wells.

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Published: 10 May 2019

A much greater problem

THERE seems to be an assumption that bilge pumps are just to remove water that comes into the boat via the stern tube, writes Mike Todd.

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Published: 10 May 2019

Dunton Windlass still available

IT SEEMS that boaters wanting the lightweight Dunton Windlasses are having problems tracking them down.

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Published: 10 May 2019

Grease in the waterways

I WAS pleased to read your comments about the 'Volvo' stern assembly and feel they should be compulsory, writes Helen Cripps.

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Published: 09 May 2019

David: Abandoned canal?

BRIAN Jarrett should be thankful that he only attempted the Wyrley and Essington.

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Published: 09 May 2019

Massive grant for Cotswold Canals

HIGHWAYS England have given £4 millions to restore a 'missing mile' of the Stroudwater Navigation.

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Published: 09 May 2019

Oxford quickly re-opened

THE Claydon Flight repair on the Oxford Canal has been quickly completed with the flight re-opened.

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Published: 09 May 2019

Leeds & Liverpool closed until middle of June!

IF YOU are considering cruising the length of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, then don't bother.

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Published: 08 May 2019

Oxford closed yet again

THE Oxford Canal was closed yesterday, Tuesday, by a lock balance beam breaking off.

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Published: 08 May 2019

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  • Section of river bank falls into the Thames
  • Clearing vegetation for further restoration
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  • Stoppages for repairs add to the woes
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  • The water shortage
  • Two navigations reopened
  • Grounding advice from River Canal Rescue
  • Foxton and Watford flights to close
  • No increase in water levels on Leeds & Liverpool Canal
  • 50 closures plus 59 restrictions decimating the waterways
  • Leaves a lot to be desired
  • Doing it the hard way
  • Four stoppages caused by need for repairs
  • At last a bit of sense tells Victor
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  • Swing Bridges now operational
  • Another leak yesterday
  • Floating market this weekend
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