The boaters' update

Boaters' Update 3 July 2020

3 July 2020

This edition covers the halting of boating in Leicester's local lockdown, the reopening of the Leeds & Liverpool, the principles you say make a good boater, post lockdown maintenance tips and how to prevent your boat from polluting the waterways.

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Boaters' Update 19 June 2020

19 June 2020

Welcome to the latest edition where you’ll find a a roundup of the latest waterway news, coronavirus-related reminders, news of our winter stoppage consultation, an article on how to prevent the spread of non-native species, save water and, if you’ve got some spare time on your hands, why not test your canal knowledge and take a virtual cruise.

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Boaters' Update 28 May 2020

28 May 2020

From 1 June you will be able to undertake longer journeys (different rules apply in Wales). This update sets out what you need to know as you start to cruise further distances.

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Boaters' Update 19 May 2020

19 May 2020

All the latest news regarding how coronavirus is expected to affect your boating in the coming weeks.

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Boaters' Update 7 May 2020

7 May 2020

This latest update on how coronavirus is affecting boating has news about the Boat Safety Scheme, the Waterway Charities Appeal and a survey that we'd like boaters to fill in to tell us their post-lockdown boating plans.

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Boaters' Update 24 April 2020

24 April 2020

In this edition chief executive Richard Parry gives an overview of what we’ve been doing to support boaters during the lockdown, how to get in touch, the Boat Safety Scheme and what work we’re doing to maintain safety around the network.

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Boaters' Update 16 April 2020

16 April 2020

This edition gives you the latest information on how the coronavirus is affecting your boating and your use of the towpath in light of the Government’s latest instructions (16 April).

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Boaters' Update 9 April 2020

9 April 2020

This edition gives you the latest information on how the coronavirus is affecting your boating and your use of the towpath. PLEASE DO NOT VISIT OR MOVE BOATS OVER THE EASTER PERIOD

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About this Blog

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 3 July 2020

Boaters' Update 19 June 2020

Boaters' Update 28 May 2020

Boaters' Update 19 May 2020

Boaters' Update 7 May 2020

Boaters' Update 24 April 2020

Boaters' Update 16 April 2020

Boaters' Update 9 April 2020

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