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
BSS propose changes to the checking procedures for private boats
The BSS has just completed a periodic review of the Examination Checking Procedures (2005), and boaters have an opportunity to view the proposed changes to these which apply to privately owned and privately managed boats.
BSS issue warning over leaking weed hatches
BSS have issued a warning over leaking weed hatches, following a number of recent sinkings. Owners of boats with weed hatches are being reminded by the Boat Safety Scheme to make a routine of checking the security of weed hatch covers.
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.
Boat Owners take part in the Pageant
Boat Owners took a full part in the Thames Pageant to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.
London prepares for the Jubilee pageant
London is preparing in afternoon sunshine for the Jubilee Pageant.