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Not so experienced

I read that Wyvern Shipping who own the hire boat that sank in Kegworth Deep say that the crew were experienced boaters, which I very much doubt, writes T. Lang.

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Published: 29 September 2014

Councils moving illegally moored boats

NEW powers are being introduced by various councils whose land borders the Thames, to move illegally moored boats.

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Published: 29 September 2014

EU crack-down on boat engines

THE latest blow to the boating fraternity from the European Union is a limit on boat engine emissions to bring them into line with road vehicle standards.

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Published: 29 September 2014

Kegworth Deep claims another victim

ANOTHER hirer sank his narrowboat when descending Kegworth Deep Lock on the Soar not realising the boat's stern was caught on the cill, with the crew not knowing what to do.

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Published: 28 September 2014

David: Seasonal reflections

THIS year's cruise has finally come to an end after 11 weeks continuous cruising, with different crew combinations, which added to the four weeks of our Spring cruise.

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Published: 27 September 2014

Email: Fradley Swing Bridge

I agree with the sentiment that Fradley swing bridge should be secured but do not whole-heartedly agree.
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Published: 27 September 2014

Another attempt to grab river bank

THE boaters that attempted to grab the land at Castle Mill Stream in Jericho in Oxford have now set their sights on part of the Thames river bank in the city.

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Published: 27 September 2014

Save Elvington Lock

ELVINGTON Lock has been part of North Yorkshire's waterways for hundreds of years, allowing boats along the Derwent near York, but its days could be numbered.

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Published: 27 September 2014

Boat lands in Derby city centre

MERCIA Marina created an unusual spectacle in Derby when it 'launched' a wide-beam boat in the middle of the city's Market Place, writes Phil Stubbs.

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Published: 25 September 2014

More trustees for CaRT

THE Canal & River Trust has appointed Ben Gordon and Allan Leighton as Trustees, it has been announced this morning, Thursday.

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Published: 25 September 2014

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