Braunston Historic Boat Rally, Braunston, Grand Union Canal

Detail

From Date: 20/06/2014 07:00

To Date: 06/07/2014 20:00 inclusive

Type: Event

Is the towpath closed? No

Intersection of

Closest waterway: Grand Union Canal

Starts at: Bridge 1A, Marina Entrance

Ends at: Bridge 1A, Marina Entrance

Upstream winding hole: Braunston Turn

Downstream winding hole: Butcher's Bridge 1

AND

Closest waterway: Oxford Canal

Starts at: Bridge 93/94, Braunston Junction

Ends at: Bridge 93/94, Braunston Junction

Description

Please be aware of restrictions in Braunston between Friday 20th June 2014 - Sunday 6th July 2014 for the Braunston Historic Boat Rally Sat 28th June and Sun 29th June 2014

Please note the following mooring and cruising restrictions to accommodate the Braunston Historic Boat Rally:

Moorings

All the 48 hour moorings in Braunston will be suspended. This includes all the moorings from Braunston Turn to the marina ladder bridge.

The suspended moorings will be in force as follows:

Braunston Turn to Bridge 91 (A45 Bridge) - From Wednesday 25th June until Monday 30th June for the use of historic and non-historic boats booked into the Rally (staff and stall holders).

Between Bridge 91 (A45 Bridge) and the Stop House - From Saturday 21st June until Sunday 6th July – historic and non-historic boats booked into the Rally (staff and stall holders).

Stop House to the ladder Bridge (Braunston Marina) – historic boats only (unless spaces become available after the show).

Cruising

Please note cruising may be delayed once all the Historic Boats are in position and especially during the parades - which will take place from 10 am each day. Priority will be given to boats in the parade.

Boats travelling North on the Grand Union will be able to cruise as normal past the moored boats.

Boats travelling south on the Grand Union may have to be directed through the Marina. (contact show stewards if assistance is required)

Elsan and Water Points (between Br 91 and Braunston Stop House).

These will be closed to moored boats once Historic boats are in position.

Please note alternative facilities are available at Braunston Turn.

Apologies for any inconvenience

Enquiries: George Dickinson 01908 681 276