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Boaters' Update 6 Sep 2019

6 September 2019

Welcome to the latest edition. There's a fair bit to get through from your mooring advice through to tunnel safety and winter moorings! Have a read and, if you have the time, get in touch with your thoughts!

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Boaters' Update 23 Aug 2019

23 August 2019

Welcome to the latest, bumper, edition of Boaters' Update. There are lots of prompts for you to get in touch - tell me what mooring tips you have and which lesser known canal is your favourite to name just two! Of course, there's lots more to read, and respond to, including the usual roundup of news, events and this weekend's stoppages.

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Boaters' Update 9 August 2019

9 August 2019

Welcome to the latest edition which includes an update on the situation at Toddbrook Reservoir, more of your feedback on cruising past moored boats and news of the important consultation on the use of red diesel by private boaters along with the stoppages for the forthcoming weekend.

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Boaters' Update 26 July 2019

26 July 2019

With a relatively fine weekend expected I’m sure you’ll be looking to get out on or by the water so I’ll get straight to it. You’ll find a whole range of topics below, including an introduction to Well-B, the Trust’s new friend, news of a consultation about red diesel, more of your feedback on cruising speed, and a request for you to tell us which lesser-known waterways other boaters should be visiting.

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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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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

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