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Boaters' Update 4 July 2025
Buy a brick for a lock, dredging, heatwaves and Sydney Harbour Bridge all in latest edition (plus more)
Fri Jul 04 2025
Boaters’ Update 20 June 2025
Crucial water saving tips, restoring navigation and Richard Parry reflects on his 12 years.
Fri Jun 20 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.
Fri Jun 06 2025
Boaters' Update 23 May 2025
A new chief exec, update on the Macclesfield Canal, boats in the air and more besides!
Fri May 23 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!
Fri May 09 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.
Fri Apr 25 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!
Fri Apr 11 2025
Boaters' Update 28 March 2025
Important info about the Mon & Brec and Tardebigge Top Lock as well as recent work to keep navigations open, updates to stoppage notifications and more besides!
Fri Mar 28 2025
Boaters' Update 14 March 2025
Dredge & veg, cathedral of the canals, Crick Boat Show and mindless criminality all in latest edition.
Fri Mar 14 2025
Boaters' Update 28 February 2025
Getting the network ready for boaters, Lady of the Ring, boat names and more besides in latest edition.
Fri Feb 28 2025

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Last Edited: 04 July 2025

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