EA plan for registration increases up to 2015
The Environment Agency have recently announced their plan for registration increases for private boaters up to 2015.
High Court Judgement on mooring guidance for those without a home mooring.
The CRT have issued a press release covering a High Court judgement covering issues surrounding the mooring guidance for those without a home mooring.
CRT release Trustee paper on continuous cruising issues.
CRT today released this announcement and the associated Board Paper. Trustees and Council give green light for mooring rules
EU Parliament publishes proposals to introduce boaters qualifications and discourage red diesel
A committee of European Parliament recently published its proposals to harmonise boaters qualifications, and amend the Recreational Craft Directive which applies to all new boats, and discourage the use of red diesel! It pays to read the small print!
CRT to hold licence fee increases to inflation after 2014
CRT have announced that they are to hold down licence fees to inflation from 2014
NABO Chairman selected for the CRT Navigation Advisory Group
David Fletcher, the current NABO Chairman has been selected to join the new Navigation Advisory Group. This group replaces the old WUSIG and BWAF committees that provided advice to BW on boating and other strategic issues.
Child drowns in Northampton arm, father calls for fencing.
The father of a two-year-old boy who died after being found in the Northampton Arm has said more needs to be done to prevent other deaths.
CRT Trustees provide an update on progress
CRT Trustees have published an update on progress. Of course the first message is to report the launch of the charity in July 2012. But then comes the part about executive pay.
BW’s reservoirs are filling up
The average rainfall in May, and the exceptionally heavy rainfall in April, have led to significant refill of many BW reservoirs.
EA issue warning about flow conditions at Henley
EA have issued a warning about Thames flow conditions at Henley for the Royal Regatta. The Regatta takes place between 27 June and 7 July.