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Boaters' Update 11 Sep 2026
This edition covers drought mitigation efforts, Better Boating Plan progress, licensing updates, Heritage Open Days, and tunnel engineering work.
11 September 2026
Boaters' Update 27 Aug 2026
Water resources, drought restrictions, winter works, boating tips and network updates to help you plan and enjoy your time afloat.
27 August 2026
Boaters' Update, water resources special, 17 Aug 26
Latest information after fifth heatwave ends.
17 August 2026
Boaters' Update water special 7 Aug 2026
Latest news of water-related impacts on the waterways.
7 August 2026
Boaters' Update 17 July 2026
Heatwave water saving, 15 new lock gates, things you wish you'd known and more in latest edition.
17 July 2026
Boaters' Update 2 July 2026
Boaters' facilities update, removing wash wall vegetation, water update and much more in latest edition.
2 July 2026
Boaters' Update 19 June 2026
Muck and brass, licence evasion, place your vote and much more in latest edition.
19 June 2026
Boaters' Update 4 June 2026
1976 prices, water safety, tunnels, kingfishers and Llangollen update in latest edition.
4 June 2026
Boaters' Update 21 May 2026
Surge in volunteers, improvement to navigation, a five-year plan, and more, in latest edition.
21 May 2026
Boaters' Update 8 May 2026
New era for lock gates, more money to fix things for boaters and a big birthday, and more, in latest edition.
8 May 2026

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Last Edited: 27 August 2026

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