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Boaters' Update 14 Aug 2025
Drought enforced restrictions, advice from experts, heritage, boaters' facilities and more in the latest edition.
14 August 2025
Boaters' Update 31 July 2025
In our ongoing, almost nationwide, drought this is a water resources special edition.
31 July 2025
Boaters' Update 17 July 2025
Maccy reopens, summer safety, water update, a rubbish activity and more in this latest edition.
17 July 2025
Boaters' Update 4 July 2025
Buy a brick for a lock, dredging, heatwaves and Sydney Harbour Bridge all in latest edition (plus more)
4 July 2025
Boaters’ Update 20 June 2025
Crucial water saving tips, restoring navigation and Richard Parry reflects on his 12 years.
20 June 2025
Boaters' Update 6 June 2025
Walsall Canal reopens, water for boating update, filling holes on the Macc and chief exec, Richard Parry, reflects on his time at the tiller.
6 June 2025
Boaters' Update 23 May 2025
A new chief exec, update on the Macclesfield Canal, boats in the air and more besides!
23 May 2025
Boaters' Update 9 May 2025
A bumper edition with alien invaders, a new member of the culture club, Better Boating Plan update and much more!
9 May 2025
Boaters' Update 25 April 2025
£4.5 million investment for boaters, share your boating wisdom and call to show your support for stunning canal.
25 April 2025
Boaters' Update 11 April 2025
A bumper edition including work completed to keep navigations open, a few curve balls and a couple of requests for your thoughts!
11 April 2025

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Last Edited: 14 August 2025

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