ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE HELPS TO PROTECT HISTORIC CANAL BRIDGES FROM VEHICLE STRIKES
An innovative artificial intelligence (AI) CCTV system is being trialled by the Canal & River Trust charity on the Lancaster Canal to catch careless hit-and-run […]
CANAL & RIVER TRUST APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR FOR THE WEST MIDLANDS
press release 10 January 2024 CANAL & RIVER TRUST APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR FOR THE WEST MIDLANDS The nation’s largest canal charity, Canal & River Trust, […]
Canal & River Trust 2022/23 Annual Report & Accounts published
The Canal & River Trust has published its Annual Report & Accounts for 2022/23. The Report highlights the importance of the 250-year-old canal network in […]
Waterways Ombudsman Annual Report 2022-23 Press Release
The Waterways Ombudsman and the Waterways Ombudsman Committee have issued their Annual Reports for 2022/23. The Ombudsman scheme deals with complaints about the Canal & […]
Anglian Pass Now Available
Government’s plans to criminalise trespass Cruising Boaters Beware
Click to see the government’s plans to criminalise trespass
Changes to drinking and bulk water supply points at River Thames lock sites
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 […]
The Boat Safety Scheme- Survey of Boat Owners 2021
The Boat Safety Scheme – Survey of Boat Owners 2021 *** SURVEY CLOSES ON APRIL 9th *** Have your say Click HERE to complete the […]
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 […]
CRT Launches Citizen Science Project
The Canal & River Trust has teamed up with partners, including King’s College London, and is appealing for people aged 16 or over to take […]
Environment Agency Update No 8
General update First of all, we would like to thank you for your patience over the past few months as we have responded to the […]
Transforming the Grand Union Canal from Paddington to West Drayton – upcoming improvement works
Following recent restrictions on our work due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Canal & River Trust is starting to get back to our planned programme of […]
CRT calls on public to stop a million pieces of plastic being washed into the ocean
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 […]
CRT Update on Summer Navigation – Leeds & Liverpool, Peak Forest & Macclesfield Canals
The Canal & River Trust regrets to confirm that navigation opportunities along the Leeds & Liverpool, Peak Forest and Macclesfield canals this summer will be […]
Canal & River Trust appeals for happy memories to share on social media
Waterways and well-being charity, the Canal & River Trust is appealing for everyone to take a trip down memory lane and share recollections of happy […]
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. […]
Coronavirus update from Canal & River Trust – Boat Movement Inbox Inbox Inbox x The Government have issued clarification this morning, 13 May to […]
Government confirms that private boats can use Broads waterways
Alan Wildman, RBOA Development Officer for the Broads, has been in constant communication with the Broads Authority, who have just issued the following Press Release: […]
Boat Safety Scheme – BSS COVID-19 Suspension – Planning for Changes – NR 20.005
It is our firm intention to re-start Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) Examinations as soon as possible, and following the Government announcements about the next phase […]
CRT launches appeal to support small charities across its network
5th May, 2020 The Canal & River Trust has today, 5 May 2020, launched a fundraising appeal to help support the dozens of small waterway-based […]
Canal & River Trust: National Boat Count Numbers
30 April 2020 The Canal & River Trust’s annual national boat count shows that licence compliance on its waterways remains high with 96.2% of boaters […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Update for Boaters – April 2020: Guidance Note 3 from EA
RBOA has received the following udate from the Environment Agency: Following our last communication we wanted to expand on some of the measures we are […]
Coronavirus: Canal & River Trust to extend boat licences by one month
24 April 2020 The Canal & River Trust is extending all boat licences by one month in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The situation […]
Stay at Home this Easter and support the NHS says Canal & Rover Trust
Ahead of the Easter weekend, waterways & wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust is calling on people to follow Government guidance to stay at home. […]
Stay Home this Easter Weekend and support the NHS, says Canal & River Trust
Ahead of the Easter weekend, waterways & wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust is calling on people to follow Government guidance to stay at home. […]
Update from the EA Thames Waterways Office – 08 April, 2020
Dear River Users and Friends of the River Please see below the answers to questions about local issues in response to the message sent out […]
EA Urgent update for boaters – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
April 2020: Guidance note 2 These are fast changing times and following our last communication we wanted to expand on some of the measures we […]
Update from NNUF re EA Waters – Coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Urgent update for boaters Dear Customer These are unprecedented times and here at the Environment Agency we have been working hard to make […]
Foxton Locks opens its gates to the public
Month of free public open weekends begins on Saturday 15th February Visitors can step down into a drained lock to learn about the important maintenance […]
CRT to tackle “improper” mooring and make waterways safer
The Canal & River Trust is reaching out to boaters who have moored their boats in a way that could be dangerous or cause problems […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canal & River Trust Offer ‘Trust Aware’ Stickers
24 January 2020 Work continues to help boaters who need extra support The Canal & River Trust is to begin providing ‘Trust Aware’ permits to […]
Foxton Locks opens its gates to the public
Month of free public open weekends begins on Saturday 15th February Visitors can step down into a drained lock to learn about the important maintenance […]
CRT to tackle “improper” mooring and make waterways safer
The Canal & River Trust is reaching out to boaters who have moored their boats in a way that could be dangerous or cause problems […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canal & River Trust Publishes Heritage Report for 2017 – 2019 18 October 2019 The Canal & River Trust has published a report into the […]
CRT Fixing “Beating Hearts” of Kennet & Avon Canal
Restrictions to navigation at Caen Hill Flight The Canal & River Trust, the charity that cares for the Kennet & Avon Canal, has announced restrictions […]
CRT Updates on Water Saving Measures
The Canal & River Trust is updating boaters on water saving measures on the Leeds & Liverpool, Oxford, and Grand Union Canals following the rainfall […]
Canal & River Trust Extends Customer Service Opening Hours
From 7 July 2019, customers will be able to get in touch with the Canal & River Trust’s customer service team seven days a week. […]
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 […]
Environment Agency Harbour Master’s Notice – Update
River restrictions on the Thames When: Sunday 9 June 2019, from 8am to 6pm. Where: Sunbury reach – Desborough Channel. What’s happening: Weybridge Ladies Amateur […]
Environment Agency Harbour Master’s notices
River closures When: Sunday 1 December 2019, from 9:45am to 11:15am. Where: Teddington reach What’s happening: Royal Canoe Club 10@10. The River Thames between Trowlock […]
CRT Publishes New Boater’s Handbook
18 April 2019 The Canal & River Trust has launched a new edition of the Boater’s Handbook in partnership with the Environment Agency. First published […]
Canal & River Trust Surveys Boaters’ Views
8 April 2019 C The Canal & River Trust is introducing a new monthly survey to get boaters’ up-to-date feedback on the waterways they cruise. The […]
Carbon Monoxide Alarms are now Mandatory
Boat Safety Scheme: Carbon Monoxide AlarmsFrom 1 April at least one carbon monoxide (CO) alarm became a requirement on nearly all private and non-private boats […]
Environment Agency – River Restrictions: Thames
River restrictions When: Monday 8 April to Friday 12 April 2019 Where: Romney Lock What’s happening: Romney Lock pedestal upgrades (rescheduled). We are installing a completely […]
Canal & River Trust’s Dredging Plans for 2019-2020
3 April 2019 CANAL & RIVER TRUST’S DREDGING PLANS FOR 2019-20 The Canal & River Trust is spending £8 million on dredging in the financial year […]
Canal & River Trust Updates Online Mooring olicy
18 March 2019 CANAL & RIVER TRUST UPDATES ONLINE MOORING POLICY The Canal & River Trust has updated its Online Mooring Policy following a consultation […]
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 […]
Canal Lockage Feels Last Summer’s Heat
The Canal & River Trust has published its Annual Lockage Report for 2018 which summarises the recorded usage of the locks across its 2,000 miles […]
Changes to Boater Facilities at Sawley Marina
Notice Alert Upper Trent Location: Sawley Marina Friday 1 February 2019 07:00 until further notice Type: Advice Reason: Information Original message: We have been made […]
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 […]
Canal & River Trust Finalises Sale of BWML
17 December 2018 The Canal & River Trust has finalised the sale of its wholly-owned marina subsidiary, BWML, in a transaction that sees LDC invest […]
Report floating pennywort this winter, says Environment Agency
Report floating pennywort this winter, says Environment Agency Reminder issued after EA removes 1,000 tonnes of the invasive species from the Anglian region’s rivers Published […]
Canal & River Trust announces plans to conserve water on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
20 November 2018 The Canal & River Trust has announced that part of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal will be available for use by boaters […]
Environment Agency announces increases to charges for boaters
The Environment Agency will increase the cost of boat registrations on its waterways from 2019 to help ensure a sustainable service that covers the cost […]
Canal & River Trust begins consultation to move greater resource into regional customer-focussed roles
6 November 2018 As part of its waterways and wellbeing strategy, to improve customer service and to engage with local communities, the Trust has today […]
Waterways Ombudsman issues Annual Report
T H E W A T E R W A Y S OMBUDSMAN Press release: Waterways Ombudsman issues Annual Report The Waterways Ombudsman and the […]
Eco-mooring Zone in Development in Islington
8 October 2018 The Canal & River Trust and Islington Council are creating an ‘eco-mooring zone’ for visiting boats between York Way and Danbury Street […]
New Boater-led Boat Maintenance Services at Stonebridge Lock
3 October 2018 The Canal & River Trust is letting boaters know about its plans for Stonebridge Lock. Following a significant amount of work, much […]
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: […]
Canal & River Trust hosts its Annual Public Meeting
27 September 2018 CANAL & RIVER TRUST HOSTS ITS ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING The Canal & River Trust yesterday (26 September) held its Annual Public Meeting […]
Canal Charity makes Key Appointments to realise full potential of West Midlands Waterways
25 SEPTEMBER 2018 CANAL CHARITY MAKES KEY APPOINTMENTS TO REALISE FULL POTENTIAL OF WEST MIDLANDS WATERWAYS The charity that cares for the West Midlands’ famous […]
Canal & River Trust Publishes Winter Moorings Information
5th September, 20018 The Canal & River Trust is today publishing the list of sites it will be offering for winter moorings in 2018-19. Matthew […]
E.A. River Restriction
Please find attached an Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s notice for the following event. When: Saturday 15 September 2018 from 9:30am to 5:30pm Where: Iffley Reach What’s […]
Photographic Exhibition in Birmingham
Many of you may know Kevin Maslin. He has been a member of the BCN Society for many years, edited Boundary Post and taken […]
Canal & River Trust prepares for further dry weather
3 August 2018 The Canal & River Trust is putting measures in place to prepare for the possibility of further dry weather. June was the […]
Boaters’ Views Sought in Consultation in Proposed EA Charges
20 July 2018 Boat owners who keep or use a boat on waterways managed by the Environment Agency are being encouraged to have their say […]
Choosing the right CO alarm could be the best purchase you ever make.
Choosing the right CO alarm could be the best purchase you ever make but be aware of false claims! Following media reports this June about […]
Canal River Trust reports results of Boat Owners’ Views Survey
27 June 2018 The results of the Canal & River Trust’s latest Boat Owners’ Views survey, that records boaters’ opinions about the charity and the […]
Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s Notices
Please see attached Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s notices for the following river restrictions. When: Sunday 1 July 2018 from 8am to 7:30pm Where: Bell Weir Reach […]
Charity Addresses Challenges of Soaring Popularity of London’s Waterways
25 June 2018 Boating in London has soared in popularity in recent years. With the number of boats on London’s canals and rivers growing by […]
EA River Restrictions on the Thames
Please find attached an Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s notice for the following events. River restrictions When: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July 2018 from 8am to […]
CANAL & RIVER TRUST APPOINTS CHAIRS FOR NEW REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARDS
11 June, 2018 The Canal & River Trust has appointed four Chairs to the charity’s new Regional Advisory Boards. They will use their local knowledge […]
Boating on the Thames
Did you know that….. To register a boat on the Thames for 2018, please contact 03708 506506 (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm) or visit Boat registration on the […]
E.A. Harbourmaster’s Notice
Please find attached an Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s notice for the following events. River restrictions When: Wednesday 13 June 2018 from 10am to 4pm. Where: Marlow […]
Register your vessel or face court, boaters warned by EA Anglian Region
Tuesday 15 May Boat owners are being urged to make sure their vessels are properly registered – or face paying thousands of pounds in penalt. […]
New Residential Moorings in Millwall Outer Dock
2 May 2018 The Canal & River Trust is delighted to announce that it has been granted planning permission for 16 new residential moorings in […]
Henley Reach: Phyllis Court Club to Upper Thames Rowing Club
www.gov.uk/environment-agency Sunday 29 April 2018 – 8am to 1pm Phyllis Court Club Spring Time Trial Directions for navigation and general information during this event: […]
The Royal Wedding – Information for Boaters on the Thames
www.gov.uk/environment-agency Old Windsor Lock to Boveney Lock Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 May 2018 General directions for navigation and mooring: We wish to ensure the […]
CRT National Boat Count Shows Licence Evasion at Historic Low
13 April 2018 The Canal & River Trust’s annual national boat count shows that licence evasion on its waterways is at its lowest-ever level, with […]
Breach on Middlewich Branch
You may be aware that a major breach has occurred overnight on the Middlewich Branch. You can follow the link below to see some images […]
Boat Owners’ Views Survey: Call for Boaters to Take Part
8 March 2018 The Canal & River Trust is launching its 2018 National Boat Owners’ Views Survey, which is sent out to a third of […]
Canal & River Trust Announces Changes to Licensing
The Canal & River Trust is today letting boaters know the changes it will be making to boat licensing following its consultation. The changes, to […]
Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Launched on West Midlands Canals
Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Launched on West Midlands Canals 1 February 2018 The Canal & River Trust and West Midlands Police have joined forces to launch […]
Boater Prosecuted on Thames
Berkshire boater prosecuted for keeping unregistered vessel on Thames Mr Dylan Gardener-Collins has been found guilty by Reading Magistrates Court for failing to register […]
CHANGES TO CANAL & RIVER TRUST EXECUTIVE TEAM
The Canal & River Trust is announcing a number of changes to its executive team. The charity is seeking to simplify how it works as […]
Canal & River Trust hosts its Annual Public Meeting
RBOA was represented at this Annual Meeting by Chairman Alan Wildman and his paetner, Marion Whitehead , Vice-Chairman Charles Foster, and Planning Officer Ivor Caplan. […]
Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s Notices
The Environment Agency’s Waterways Operations team is committed to ensuring that everyone’s boating experience on the non-tidal River Thames is as safe and enjoyable as […]
CRT Introduces New Licence for Boat Renting
31 May 2017 The Canal & River Trust is introducing a new letting licence to ensure the safety of the increasing number of people living […]
River Thames conditions advice for boaters from EA
New quick dial numbers Our Floodline system has been updated, so we have made some changes to our telephone river advice information. Our Floodline phone […]
Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s Notices
Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s Notices for the following events: When: Friday 19 May 2017 from 1pm to 5:30pm and Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 May 2017 […]
CRT National Boat Check 2017
CANAL & RIVER TRUST 2017 NATIONAL BOAT COUNT SHOWS LICENCE EVASION DOWN Boat numbers in London continue to rise. The Canal & River Trust’s annual […]
DOUBLE SUCCESS – ON TOP OF THE WORLD AT PONTCYSYLLTE AQUEDUCT
Staff at Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal & River Trust charity in Wales, are on top of the world with double celebrations at the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct […]
Canal & River Trust outlines new era for Paddington Basin
10 March 2017 The Canal & River Trust is announcing a raft of new projects to transform the waterspace in London’s Paddington Basin into […]
River Thames Scour Works at Radcot Bridge
Radcot Bridge, between Radcot and Grafton Locks Wednesday 8 March to Wednesday 22 March 2017 Radcot Bridge, between Radcot and Grafton Locks Wed. 8 March […]
Experience Audlem Lock from a Different Angle
The public are invited to delve behind-the-scenes of vital repair and restoration works at Audlem’s historic flight of 15 locks on the Shropshire Union Canal […]
Visionary Volunteers needed to shape future of North Wales & Borders Canals
Issued: 12 January 2017 The Canal & River Trust’s North Wales & Borders Waterway has launched a search for up to five new members to […]
Dudley Tunnel New Year (and beyond) Ticket Discount
To celebrate a record year of Santa boat trips, with over 8,500 people enjoying a visit to Santa’s underground grotto in the limestone mines, Dudley […]
BOATERS ABLE TO PRE-BOOK SELECTED MOORINGS IN LONDON
16 December 2016 Boaters who want to have the certainty of a guaranteed place to moor in central London are now able to pre-book a […]
CRT Winter Moorings Prove Popular (Amended Version)
As winter settles in the Canal & River Trust is reporting that more boaters than ever before are taking up moorings for the season with […]
New arrangements at visitor moorings on non-tidal River Thames
New arrangements to ‘improve customer experience and compliance’ at visitor moorings on non-tidal River Thames The Environment Agency is to test new arrangements for managing […]
E.A. appoints 4 new resident lock and weir keepers on non-tidal River Thames
E.A. appoints 4 new resident lock and weir keepers on non-tidal River Thames The Environment Agency has made four more full-time lock and weir keeper […]
Fairer tolls proposed for Broads boaters
20th October 2016 The biggest shake up in Broads tolls for more than three decades would result in a fairer way of directly linking charges […]
CRT Boat Licence Fees 2017
20th October, 2016 The Canal & River Trust is today announcing that private and business boat licence fees will rise by 2.5% from 1 April […]
CRT Team helps track down stolen boat
Two people working in the Canal & River Trust’s enforcement team have helped reunite a stolen boat with its rightful owner after they spotted something […]
Canal & River Trust announces new Trustee nominations
Three new Trustees have been put forward to the Canal & River Trust’s governing Council for appointment. A fourth new Trustee is also expected to […]
Canal & River Trust 2016 National Boat Count Shows Reduction in Licence Evasion
Publish by the Canal & River Trust 12 May 2016 The Canal & River Trust’s annual national boat count shows that licence evasion on its […]
Boat Owners’ Survey Shows Increase in Satisfaction
Many RBOA members may have been contacted to complete the Boat Owners” Survey commissioned by CRT earlier this year. Read about the findings here. PRESS […]
Judges Rule – Hartford Marina Homes are Not ‘Vessels’
PRESS RELEASE: 18th April 2016 Issued on behalf of Respondents – Boaters at Hartford Marina, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire JUDGES RULE – HARTFORD MARINA HOMES ARE NOT […]
E.A. appoints 4 new resident lock and weir keepers on non-tidal River Thames
E.A. appoints 4 new resident lock and weir keepers on non-tidal River Thames The Environment Agency has made four more full-time lock and weir keeper […]
Marina home owners fight unlawful Environment Agency tax!
Residents of waterside homes at a Cambridgeshire marina, many of them pensioners, are determined to fight demands that they pay an unlawful £430 annual river […]
Petrol Use Demands Caution And Respect Says Boat Safety Scheme
The use of petrol demands huge respect and extreme caution, not least when refuelling, is the succinct advice from the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS). In […]
Canal & River Trust (CRT) – Updated Boat Licence Terms & Conditions
RBOA’s View CRT and most of the major boating organisations have long been in discussion regarding a relatively small minority of boaters who abuse stay […]
BSS ALERT BOATERS TO 6KG CALOR LITE® CYLINDER PRODUCT RECALL
The Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) is supporting Calor Gas Ltd to alert any boaters to the immediate product recall on all 6kg Calor Lite® cylinders […]
Environment Agency Customer Notice
Water levels in the upper River Thames Water levels in the upper River Thames, particularly upstream of Abingdon lock, will be shallower than you are […]
