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Boater welfare & accessibility

How to seek help, advice or support as a boater on our waterways.

Boater welfare

Our welfare team
Our welfare team is here to support you with boating on our waterways in a variety of ways
Our welfare team
Our welfare team is here to support you with boating on our waterways in a variety of ways
Waterways chaplains
Waterways chaplains help boaters with life's challenges, regardless of religion, race, orientation or socio-economic status.
Waterways chaplains
Waterways chaplains help boaters with life's challenges, regardless of religion, race, orientation or socio-economic status.
Find the right help
Boating can be a great lifestyle, but it can get tough at times. Here’s how we’re putting boaters in touch with people who can help
Find the right help
Boating can be a great lifestyle, but it can get tough at times. Here’s how we’re putting boaters in touch with people who can help

Boater accessibility

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