Web site transfer
We have now started the process of transfer to the new site. This site remains open for use for a day or two but there will be no further additions. The Members can sign in but their membership profile is not available for the time being. This is so that we can keep track of […]
New website platform for NABO
NABO will move its web site to a new platform in January. For the most part the site will provide the same function of storing the history of our campaigns. But the membership system sits behind it and this has to be migrated in January. In early January to the current site will be closed […]
CRT Council Elections 2023
CRT have now published the list of candidates for the 4 private boater representative vacancies on their Council. The election is open until 10th January 2024, and we encourage you to vote. CRT will have sent an email or a paper letter to the contact details linked to the boat licence. The voting response has […]
On-Board Guide for Electrical Safety for Small Craft.
The IET has announced the release of the âOn-Board Guide for Electrical Safety for Small Craftâ, which was initiated by NABO and the production undertaken in consultation with representatives from many boating and related organisations. Small craft have an ever-increasing amount of electrical equipment, systems, and associated power requirements. As a result, significantly more risks […]
NABO News on line
NABO News back copies are available to read by non members. See this link for the library here The latest colour edition of NABO News is only available online to NABO members who have registered on the website. Members can log in and then open the pdf file on the Members/NABO News latest edition. That gives NABO members advance access […]
NABO writes to CRT on licence costs
In October CRT annouced their intention to increase licence costs by an unprecidented 5% above inflation. They have also decided to apply increasing levels of surcharge to wide beam boats and continuous cruisers. NABO Has witten to Richard Parry to make our views knows, and we have a reply. The text is proved below. We […]
Unprecedented numbers joining NABO
We are seeing an unprecedented rate of boaters signing up to NABO. You are all very welcome. If you are experiencing difficulty during the joining process, or you have questions please do ask admin@nabo.org.uk We will do our very best to respond quickly!
CRT announce the structure of future boat licence costs
Following the announcement on 19 September about changes to future boat licensing, the Canal & River Trust is today giving further details about the increases in licence fees to be applied from 1 April 2024 for boats without a home mooring and for wide beam boats. Licences for all boats on the Trustâs waterways will […]
Proposed changes to the NABO Constitution
At the AGM in October, some necessary changes will be proposed. These are a general update to conform with current practice and the GDPR laws. These can be found on the web site. Any comments are welcome. You can read the proposals here: NABO_Constitution_changes_October_23
Canal & River Trust publishes its 2022/23 Annual Report
The Canal & River Trust has today (21 September 2023) published its 2022/23 Annual Report & Accounts. This will take some time to wade through and report on. To view the Trustâs Report & Accounts visit: Annual report and accounts.