K&A has Cruiseway status
British Waterways has announced that the Kennet & Avon Canal is now classified as having ‘cruiseway’ status.
NABO RoadShow – hosted by Pewsey Wharf Boat Club in Wiltshire on Sunday 27th March
The NABO promoted Forum arrives at Bouverie Hall in Pewsey, Wiltshire,on Sunday 27th March commencing at 2pm. Based on the BBC "Question Time" format –
BW reductions in on-line moorings
As part of NABO's ongoing monitoring of British Waterways' mooring policies, we asked Sally Ash, Head of Boating, to provide us with any available data relating to the policy of reducing on-line moorings. We were grateful to be given the link to a document
BW Announce Cuts programme
Herewith the full Press Release issued by BW today – Tuesday 15th February.
NABO responds to 2011 Licence fee consultation
After internal discussion within NABO Council and considering comments and suggestions from members, NABO has submitted its response to the 2011 Licence fee consultation document as follows: National Association of Boat Owners Consultation response concerning the Proposed changes to the licencing system in 2011. Boat Licence Changes 2011 The National Association […]
BW Announces New Dredging Contractor
After a competitive tendering process, British Waterways (BW) has awarded a national dredging contract to marine-based civil engineer Land & Water Services Ltd. The initial contract
BW Appeal for Computer Volunteers
NABO and other stakeholder organisations have been asked to help BW quickly integrate a new computer programme across all its offices. Anyone with experience is asked to offer a few hours help
On the way to Dover
Thursday 9th September 2010 Well, I did offer! And now’s the time to get things under way!
BW NW Water Resource Statement
British Waterways North-West Water Resource Position Statement: 3 August 2010 Following issue of the position statement dated 20 July 2010, the prolonged dry weather was broken by a few days of heavy rain.
BW’s thinking on the 3rd sector?
BW continue to consult on their 2020 proposals for moving the organisation to the third sector. NABO Chairman attended a workshop hosted by DEFRA on 15 July to discuss this,