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Boaters' Update 12 July 2019

12 July 2019

In this edition you can learn about the Waterways Alive awards and the Don't Drink and Drown campaign. Then, after reading about mooring alongside a soft bank and what your cruising speed should be, we'd love to hear your views! As ever there's a round up of the latest news, events and stoppages.

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Boaters' Update 28 June 2019

28 June 2019

I'll keep this intro brief because I expect you're eager to get down to your boat or nearest towpath in this glorious weather! So, read on to find out about how we’re more contactable at the weekend; what the recent rain has done for water resources; a useful reminder of horn/light signals when cruising and what edible delights (amongst others!) you’ll find next to the towpath in our foraging guide. As ever there’s the regular roundup of latest news, stoppages and other events!

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Boaters' Update 14 June 2019

14 June 2019

In this latest edition you can read all about our new campaign to tackle plastic pollution in our canals and rivers as well as how you can do your bit. Elsewhere there's also an article on creating videos for boaters as well as the regular roundup of news, events and the latest stoppages.

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Boaters' Update 31 May 2019

31 May 2019

In this latest edition you can read great news about the Montgomery Canal and Marple Lock Flight. There's also a must-read article on safety, news of our repair and major works plans for winter as well as the usual roundup of other news, events and stoppages.

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Boaters' Update 17 May 2019

17 May 2019

In this edition, and with just a week to go until the 20th Crick Boat Show, you'll find a preview. You can also read about our museums' top finds and get an update on the work we're doing to reopen the Leeds & Liverpool in Burnley. Of course, there's the regular roundup of waterway news, stoppages and events!

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Boaters' Update 3 May 2019

3 May 2019

Read the latest Boaters' Update to find out about alien invaders, saving water on your cruise, Crick Boat Show and our plans for maintenance this winter along with the usual roundup of the latest news, events and stoppages.

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Boaters' Update 19 April 2019

19 April 2019

However you’re spending the glorious four-day weekend, I hope you find time to read this latest edition. In it you'll find our dredging plans, how we manage canalside vegetation, a review of Crick Boat Shows 2014 & 15 (and news of this year’s, the 20th, show) as well as water saving tips for new boaters, a new boater’s handbook, turtles, north west office changes and the regular latest news, stoppages and events sections!

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Boaters' Update 5 April 2019

5 April 2019

Dredging, canal maintenance and safety - all close to a boater's heart - are featured in this latest edition. Of course, you'll also find the usual roundup of the latest news, events and stoppages.

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Think of this blog as your one-stop shop for up-to-date boating news. It's packed full of useful information about boating on canals and rivers as well important safety announcements and upcoming events.

The boaters' update

Boaters' Update 12 July 2019

Boaters' Update 28 June 2019

Boaters' Update 14 June 2019

Boaters' Update 31 May 2019

Boaters' Update 17 May 2019

Boaters' Update 3 May 2019

Boaters' Update 19 April 2019

Boaters' Update 5 April 2019

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