RBOA News Archive

Closure of GU

HS2 have advised today that they will be closing the GU south of Harefield Marina from the first of February until mid March. From then […]

Posted on: 22 January 2024

Well done Penny Barber!

Well done Penny Barber! We are delighted to offer our congratulations to Penny Barber for her success in being elected as a Boaters’ Representative to […]

Posted on: 15 January 2024

Flooding affects canal network

Flooding affects canal and river network Hi Charles, It’s been a devastating week for boaters, and the network, as downpour after downpour has fallen on […]

Posted on: 10 January 2024

CRT Council elections

Season’s Greetings! All licence holders should have received an email from Civica Election Services <takepart@cesvotes.com> on Wednesday 13th December at 15:00, with the subject heading […]

Posted on: 04 January 2024

Toward Accessible Waterways

My name is Tracey. I am the Founder-Director of the Accessible Waterways Association (AWA). In partnership with the Canal and River Trust (CRT) we are […]

Posted on: 20 September 2023

National Boat Count 2023

3 May 2023  NATIONAL BOAT COUNT 2023  The Canal & River Trust’s annual National Boat Count has shown a 1.9% rise in boat numbers on […]

Posted on: 04 May 2023

Book Sale

The Easter Book Sale at the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port will be open during the Museum opening hours (10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.).

Posted on: 23 March 2023

Introducing our new campaign

View in your browser Join Us | Donate | Volunteer INTRODUCING OUR NEW CAMPAIGN Dear Keith, IWA is deeply concerned about the threat to our waterways posed by funding cuts, […]

Posted on: 10 March 2023

Hazlehurst Bridge rebuild update

Works by Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, to rebuild the historic Grade II Listed Hazlehurst Bridge are underway on the […]

Posted on: 03 February 2023

Energy Bills

The Energy Bills Support Scheme provides a £400 non-repayable discount to eligible households to help with their energy bills over winter 2022 to 2023. The […]

Posted on: 28 September 2022

Support for households

The government has announced the following immediate, short-term action to support households. For the most part, this will operate in the same way for households […]

Posted on: 28 September 2022

Hot weather on our canals

Hot weather Hello, Following the UK Health Security Agency issuing heat-health alerts across most of the country as temperatures rise this week, the Canal & […]

Posted on: 12 July 2022

NATIONAL BOAT COUNT 2022

The Canal & River Trust’s national boat count, completed this spring and used to support the day-to-day work carried out by the Trust, has shown […]

Posted on: 29 June 2022

RBOA at Crick 2022

See us on stand WW58. We are available for all the show to discuss any points on Living afloat you may have plus the launch […]

Posted on: 10 May 2022

Tingdene update

Hi everyone yet again, as you know we won in the First Tier Tribunal last November the decision was that Jan’s caravan on Hartford Marina […]

Posted on: 10 May 2022

COVID-19: Latest Government Update

Government COVID Update March 2021 RBOA has received the following update on 23rd February from Fran Read, CRT’s National Press Officer: Following the Government’s update […]

Posted on: 20 March 2021

Census 2021

How live aboard boaters can participate in the Census This year, the Census will be run mostly online. To participate and make your Census return […]

Posted on: 20 March 2021

Can you help?

Users of the Thames have been long concerned about river quality in the Thames, but the EA have been unable to provide any data to […]

Posted on: 17 September 2020

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RBOA Facebook Group

All members are encouraged to join our facebook group “Living afloat with the RBOA” The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/278960266341053/   This can be used in addition […]

Posted on: 17 September 2020

EA Coronavirus Guidance Note 6

General update We are glad to see boaters getting back out and enjoying the waterways. Thank you to all of our waterway users for their […]

Posted on: 05 June 2020

EA Guidance Note 5 re Covid-19

We are keen to get people boating as soon as we can. We currently have teams out along our waterways making preparations safely and swiftly. […]

Posted on: 19 May 2020

Coronavirus update from Canal & River Trust – Boat Movement Inbox Inbox Inbox x   The Government have issued clarification this morning, 13 May to […]

Posted on: 13 May 2020

We’re here if you need us!

At this very difficult time for us all, the RBOA Officers are aware that some of our members may be finding the lack of contact […]

Posted on: 20 April 2020

A CRT Statement by Richard Parry

A statement from Richard Parry Following the most recent announcement from the Prime Minister regarding the UK’s response to the coronavirus crisis, we are asking […]

Posted on: 23 March 2020

Update of current Covid-19 situation

On Monday (17th March 2020) the Government issued updated advice about the current Covid-19 situation. The guidance for those who are vulnerable, those who are […]

Posted on: 19 March 2020

Covid 19 – Advice from CRT

RBOA has received the following information from CRT’s Matthew Symonds. “Yesterday the Canal & River Trust issued a statement regarding the Coronavirus, you can see […]

Posted on: 14 March 2020

Inland Waterways Accessibility Forum

RBOA recently received an interesting communication about a new Facebook forum, which has a focus on waterways users with accessibility issues, from Tracey Clarke who […]

Posted on: 25 February 2020

CRT London & South East Bulletin

The latest Bulletin for London & the South East has been published – do take a look. Topics covered: Paddington pre-bookable moorings open for 2020 […]

Posted on: 25 February 2020

RBOA attending Crick Boat Show

RBOA attending Crick Show, 2020. See us in the Boating Marquee and on the Quayside Mercury & Dr Feelgood to headline at Crick Boat Show […]

Posted on: 25 February 2020

Season’s Greetings

The Officers of the Residential Boat Owners’ Association would like to wish all members, friends and business acquaintances a very happy Christmas, and send best […]

Posted on: 25 February 2020

Inland Waterways Accessibility Forum

RBOA recently received an interesting communication about a new Facebook forum, which has a focus on waterways users with accessibility issues, from Tracey Clarke who […]

Posted on: 02 February 2020

BCN Explorer Cruises, 2020

BCN Explorer Cruises organised by Birmingham Canal Navigations Society 5th May – 13th May & 18th May – 25th May After the success of our […]

Posted on: 21 October 2019

BCN Explorer Cruises, 2020

  BCN Explorer Cruises organised by Birmingham Canal Navigations Society 5th May – 13th May & 18th May – 25th May After the success of […]

Posted on: 21 October 2019

Canal & River Trust Publishes Heritage Report for 2017 – 2019 18 October 2019 The Canal & River Trust has published a report into the […]

Posted on: 18 October 2019

RBOA Annual General Meeting Venue Details Date: Saturday 23rd November, 2019 Time: 11.00 a.m. Place: Clifford Arms, Main Road, Great Haywood, Stafford, ST18 0SR. By […]

Posted on: 24 September 2019

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Activities Perfect for Canal Boat Holidays

Featured image of Llangollen Canal. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Llangollen_Canal_UK.jpg Known for their tranquil settings and slow-pace, canal holidays have become a popular holiday choice. However, there’s much […]

Posted on: 05 August 2019

EA River Restrictions for the Thames

Please find attached an Environment Agency Harbour Master’s notices for the following events. N.B. Additional restrictions have been added in chroniological order. River restrictions When: […]

Posted on: 17 June 2019

Do you enjoy fishing?

29 May 2019  CANAL & RIVER TRUST WATERWAYS WANDERERS PERMIT AVAILABLE ONLINE The Canal & River Trust has launched a new online system allowing anglers […]

Posted on: 29 May 2019

EA Navigation Notice

Please find attached an Environment Agency Harbour Master’s notice for the following event. River restrictions When: Sunday 26 May 2019, 6:30am to 10am and Sunday 14 July […]

Posted on: 21 May 2019

CRT National Boat Count Numbers

2 May 2019 The Canal & River Trust’s annual national boat count shows that licence compliance on its waterways remains high with 96.5% of boaters […]

Posted on: 02 May 2019

Environment Agency Notices

River restrictions When: Saturday 25 May 2019, from 1pm to 5:30pm and Wednesday 29 May to Saturday 1 June 2019, from 10:30am to 7pm. Where: […]

Posted on: 01 May 2019

4 New Forest River Wildlife Hotspots

4 New Forest River Wildlife Hotspots

Famous for its stunning rural landscapes, towering woodland and scenic coastline, The New Forest is teaming with diverse habitats to welcome all kinds of wildlife. […]

Posted on: 29 April 2019

BCN 250th Anniversary Cruise

November 2019 will see the 250th anniversary of the canal reaching Birmingham. This was an important event in the making of the city as an […]

Posted on: 12 April 2019

E.A. River Restrictions

Please find attached an Environment Agency Harbour Master’s notice for the following event. River restrictions When: Saturday 6 July and Sunday 7 July 2019 from 8am to 6pm […]

Posted on: 08 April 2019

Mooring Challenges Below Sunbury Lock

Yesterday RBOA received the following from the River Thames Alliance: Please Note;  This has been circulated to all subscribing members for information – it is […]

Posted on: 16 March 2019

Families Living with Children on Boats

RBOA has received the following request: I work as a television producer for Renegade Pictures – the production company behind Our Yorkshire Farm and Ben Fogle’s […]

Posted on: 04 February 2019

EA Harbourmaster’s Notice

Please find attached an Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s notice for the following events. River restrictions When: Saturday 19 January 2019, from 9am to 4:30pm Where: Sunbury […]

Posted on: 09 January 2019

RBOA AGM, held on 6th October, 2018

Press Release: 10th October, 2018 RBOA Annual General Meeting The Residential Boat Owners’ Association (RBOA) held its 55th Annual General Meeting at The Nadee, Findern, […]

Posted on: 12 October 2018

E.A. – Windsor Area

Please find attached an Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s notice for the following event. River restrictions When: Friday 12 October 2018 Where: Old Windsor Reach What’s happening: […]

Posted on: 03 October 2018