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Winter moorings information published

We have published the list of sites we will be offering for winter moorings in 2018-19.

Moored boats covered in snow and surrounded by an iced-over canal

Matthew Symonds, boating strategy and engagement manager at the Trust, said: "Cruising in winter can be a wonderful experience, with bright blue skies, frosty foliage, and the feeling, on many stretches, that you've got the waterways to yourself. However the weather can be harsh and, every year, many boaters decide that they want the security of staying in one place and choose to take a winter mooring, from the Trust or the many other mooring providers.

"Sites are spread across the country so boaters can have as wide a choice as possible, including sites near facilities, as well as more secluded spots for boaters who want a bit more peace and quiet."

Our winter moorings will be available from 1 November 2018 to 16 March 2019.

A final list of the sites and prices can be found at canalrivertrust.org.uk/winter-moorings. All winter mooring permits will be charged at a β€˜per metre, per month' rate, and boaters will be able to book the spots in increments of one month, or 16 days in March 2019.

How it works

Our winter moorings are divided into five price bands reflecting each site's relative attractiveness, for example location and facilities, and to ensure we stays in line with the pricing of both private mooring operators and its own long-term mooring sites.

This year the we have added an additional upper band (band 0) for five of the most popular sites – Kensal Green and Brentford in London, and Dundas West on the Kennet & Avon – that saw extremely high demand last year. 16 other popular sites have also moved up to a higher price band. Following no price increases last year, the four other mooring price bands (bands 1 – 4) have this year risen by 3%.

Both continuous cruisers and boaters with a home mooring will be able to take up a winter mooring. However, boaters who are not meeting their licence requirements may not be eligible.

Bookings for winter moorings will open at 6am on Wednesday 3 October and will be made through our licensing site: https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/Account/Register.

Boaters will be able to look at sites on the online booking system from Monday 10 September.

If you have any questions about winter moorings please call customer services on 0303 040 4040 or email [email protected].

Last Edited: 06 September 2018

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