Reserved Moorings - Braunston Historic Boat Rally 2019, Grand Union Canal

Braunston, Grand Union Canal

Please be aware of restrictions in Braunston between Saturday 22 June and Friday 5 July 2019

for the Braunston Historic Boat Rally which is being held on Sat 29 June and Sun 30 June 2019

Please note the following mooring and cruising restrictions to accommodate the Rally:

Moorings

All the 48-hour moorings in Braunston will be suspended. This includes all the moorings from Braunston Turn to the Marina ladder bridge.

The suspended moorings will be in force as follows:

Braunston Turn to Bridge 91 (A45 Bridge) - From Wednesday 26 June until 1800 hours Sunday 30 June for the use of historic and non-historic boats booked into the rally (staff and stall holders).

Between Bridge 91 (A45 Bridge) and the Stop House - From 0800 Hours Saturday 22 June until 1800 Hours Sunday 30 June – historic and non-historic boats booked into the Rally (staff and stall holders - excludes permanent moorings).

Marina bridge to the ladder Bridge (Braunston Marina) - From 0800 Hours Saturday 22 June until 1800 Hours Sunday 7 July - historic boats only (unless spaces become available after the show

Cruising

Please note cruising may be delayed once all the Historic Boats are in position and especially during the parades - which will take place from 1000 Hours and 1330 hours on Saturday 22June and 1130 hours on Sunday 30 June. Priority will be given to boats in the parade, please watch for direction from parade stewards

Boats travelling north on the Grand Union will be able to cruise as normal past the moored boats.

Boats travelling south on the Grand Union may have to be directed through the marina (a pilot will be provided)

Elsan and Water Points (between Br 91 and Braunston Stop House).

These will be closed to moored boats once Historic boats are in position. Please note alternative facilities are available at Braunston Turn.

Cyclists - Share the Space

Due to heavy pedestrian traffic between Braunston Turn and the Marina Ladder Bridge, cyclists are asked to dismount whilst on the towpath and surrounding areas during the period from 1000 hours until 1800 hours on Saturday 29 June and Sunday 30 June 2019.