Launch of Thames Tunnel Now!
The tidal reaches of the Thames are regularly polluted by sewage discharges from the combined sewer overflows after rainfall.
Boaters’ open meeting to discuss PLA proposals – 11th October
Boaters have expressed concerns to NABO about the current Port of London Authority consultation on the future management and pricing of River Works Licences for Residential Moorings. As previously reported, Tidal Thames based residential boaters have formed a local representative group OPLAC (the Organisation of PLA Customers), which has been representing the views of many […]
More info on Olympic/Paralympic navigation restrictions
Further details of planned restrictions to navigation in London were released by British Waterways last week, (Waterscape press release here). In effect a zone from Little Venice to the Lea Bridge Road at Hackney Marshes will become a closed area between 03 July and 10 September 2012, with boat transits and movements in that zone […]
NABO AGM – Sat 20th November 2010
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 19th Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Boat Owners will be held on Saturday 20th November 2010 at Wolverhampton Boat Club commencing at 10.45 a.m. (Tea and Coffee from 10.15 a.m.). The agenda will be as follows:-
Supporting Gutless Kayaking
NABO is pleased to support Gutless Kayaking’s fundraising paddle from Manchester to London. General Secretary, Richard Carpenter, will be on his narrowboat Elysium, acting as support boat. You can follow his cruise on this blog. Read more about Justin’s Gutless Kayaking and consider making a donation
Waterways on the Politics Show
This Sunday, 10th July, at 11a.m., The Politics Show for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire will be reporting "on the huge job of handing the network over to a new "National Trust" of canals by next spring. Securing a bright future for our 200-year-old system or just a way of cutting costs."
No new enforcement powers being sought by NWC
In response to concerns raised by members, NABO sought assurance from British Waterways (via the BW Advisory Forum) and direct from DEFRA that BW will not be allowed to seek additional boating enforcement powers if the transfer of engagement to the New Waterways Charity go ahead.
NEW trustees announced to lead waterways into third sector
The founding trustees have been appointed for the new waterways charity that will take over the running of British Waterways’ canals, rivers and docks in England and Wales from April 2012.
Droitwich Canal Official Opening
The Droitwich Canals Partnership has announced details of the canal opening with a packed weekend of celebrations between Friday 1st July and Sunday 3rd July. The event will coincide with the annual Droitwich Spa Music and Arts Festival with live performances in the town centre on Saturday 2nd July.
Stoppages on K & A Canal
BW have announced two stoppages in June at Aldermaston Lift Bridge No. 28