RBOA News Archive

CANAL & RIVER TRUST LAUNCHES FIRST ‘BOATER CENSUS’   The Canal & River Trust is launching the first ever Boater Census and is asking every […]

Here is our latest quarterly newsletter, updating you on key areas of work and priorities that the National Navigation team are focussing on, which hopefully […]

The UK Government, via the UK Border Force, has developed a new digital reporting service, known as ‘single Pleasure Craft Reporting (sPCR)’, which pleasure craft […]

A £1 million two-year project to link together parks and green spaces in Southall via the Grand Union Canal will be launched on Monday with […]

As the country faces prolonged hot weather, the Canal & River Trust is taking action to manage the very low water levels in the north […]

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 & […]

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 […]

The Canal & River Trust has taken the difficult decision to temporarily close locks, restricting navigation on the Peak Forest and Macclesfield canals from 24 […]

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Society’s heritage boat ‘Kennet’ was warmly welcomed as the first boat through the newly repaired Grade II listed Eshton Road Lock […]

PUSHING THE BOATS OUT FOR THE PLATINUM JUBILEE  As Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, national charity the Canal & River […]

Further to the update below released by the Cruising Association on Monday 16 May 2022, and demonstrating the dynamic nature of the process for Entering […]

Click here to access the Crick Boat Show Ticket Offer link!

With the 2022 cruising season upon us and the pandemic restrictions eased for travel, the appeal of crossing the channel to France is attractive for […]

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 […]

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 […]

Michael Fabricant MP, Chair of the Waterways APPG, invites you to attend a video meeting to hear about waterways heritage on Wednesday 11th May 2022 […]

County and City council officers would like to meet representatives of your Residents’ or Community Association to talk about transport plans for Oxford including the […]

As we continue to move forwards with our Stakeholder Engagement Review, we are writing to update you on the key areas of progress since our […]

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You need to have your individual input as well as our group submission. https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/environment-and-business/nav-boat-reg-charge

RBOA Officers were concerned to hear of a case where boaters had moored together, with little regard for social distancing, to hold a BBQ on […]

Although aimed at leisure rather than live-aboard boaters, readers may find the following information helpful. Note that there are differces in Wales. 23 June 2020 […]

Plan your journey We have put in place measures to protect you and our staff. This means you may have to allow extra time especially […]

Included below is the link with reference to grants for smaller businesses which have been unable to obtain grants as they are not in the […]

Five organisations representing recreational powered craft users on the non-tidal Thames have agreed to join forces to encourage greater engagement and co-operation with the Environment […]

Following our updated guidance note which we issued yesterday, I wanted to clarify for you our decision to continue to ask boaters to avoid all […]

May 2020: Guidance Note 4 Following the Government announcement on 10 May about plans to relax some of the restrictions put in place to prevent […]

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 […]

As the representative of RBOA on the Boat Safety Scheme Advisory Committee, I have received the following information from  the National Navigation Users’ Forum’s Andy […]

EMERGENCY CLOSURE/SEVERE RESTRICTION OF ALL ASSISTED PASSAGE (MANNED) LOCKS UPDATED VERSION – Alignment with EA notice. In line with the actions being taken by the […]

In line with the actions being taken by the Environment Agency and following the Prime Ministers announcement on 23 March 2020 about the UK’s heightened […]

Please follow the link below to access urgent update for boaters on the Coronavirus (COVID 19) situation from Alice Mayne, EA National Deputy Director for […]

If you live on a boat on the Broads, go to https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/news/coronavirus-covid-19 for local information on how coronavirus impact will affect you.

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 […]

From the Chief Executive, Environment Agency ‘Coronavirus is causing concern across the country for everyone, both personally and professionally. I want to let you know […]

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 […]

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 […]

  The following information was sent out by Robert Neff, General Manager at Mercia Marina, to all their boaters.  It not only reiterates the general  […]

NEW WAVE: PLAY YOUR PART IN THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF CANALS 16 January 2020 Community spirit is alive and well on the nation’s canals […]

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 […]

The RBOA urges any members who have an interest in moorings within the PLA to read the following document, received from your Area Representative for […]

Categories range from construction and environment to culture, education and community  The search is on for the best schemes, projects and initiatives that are helping […]

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 […]

The following information is based on information on the website of The Electoral Commission. The deadline to register to vote in the UK Parliamentary general […]

The Canal & River Trust is today announcing that headline private and business boat licence fees will rise by 2.5% from 1 April 2020. As […]

The RBOA will be holding its AGMs at Great Haywood, Staffs. on 23rd November.  We really hope a lot of members will come along, as […]

1 October 2019 The Canal & River Trust is calling on individuals to stand for election to the charity’s governing Council with nominations opening on […]

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 […]

Members should already be aware that a consultation on red diesel is being conducted by HMRC as they have been directed to respond to the […]

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: […]

The RBOA has a stand at the Crick Boat Show this weekend.  Friday 24th May is a Trade/Preview Day, with pre-booked tickets.  Saturday, Sunday and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

The River Thames Alliance AGM, Henley Rowing Museum, was held on 4th September. Rex Walden represented the RBOA, and reports as follows: The start of […]

Please find attached an Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s Notice. Details below: Teddington Lock Closure Due to Adverse Weather Conditions Saturday 3 March – update With the […]

A message from Beryl McDowall: As RBOA Rresentative on the Boat Safety Scheme Advisory Committee, I have just had an emergency message, asking if I […]

Please see attached Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s Notices for the following events. When: Friday 23 February 2018 from 1pm to 5:30pm Where: Iffley Reach What’s happening: […]

Healthwatch, Cheshire, Boater Access to Health Care Project The Waterways Chaplaincy is collaborating with Healthwatch, Cheshire who are to investigate Boater Access to NHS health […]

Those who have a private boat registered on Canal & River Trust waters should have received details of the Consultation on Licence Fees which is […]

Below is a date for your diaries. The programme for the 18th November is an update on the one previously sent out in October. 9th […]

The Environment Agency has confirmed today (Friday 10 November) that boat registration charges for the waterways it manages will increase in 2018/19. The increases are […]

Weybridge Silver Skulls Please see Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s notice for the following event: When: Saturday 21 October 2017 from 8:30am to 5pm Where: Sunbury Reach […]

This may interest you.  If you haven’t seem Phil’s presentation, do try and get here.  It’s well worth a watch. Birmingham Lads and Friends: A […]

Families with Children on Boats RBOA has received the following request.  If you can help, or if you know of a family who might fit […]

The Canal & River Trust has announced a temporary closure of part of the Grand Union Canal Leicester Line with some reservoirs close to reaching […]

Crowther Bridge near Brighouse is now open, as work finishes on the flood-hit bridge. Calderdale Council, the Canal & River Trust and the contractor Kier […]

CRT’s Winter Moorings list is due to open today.  Go to https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/Account/Register   You will need your 8-digit Customer Identity Number.  Moorings are allocated on a […]

Members are reminded that it is helpful if we know who is coming to our AGM, so that we can organise enough seating and meals.  […]

Please find attached two Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s Notices. When: Thursday 17 August and Monday 4 September 2017 – 7pm to midnight Where: Scours Lane, Reading […]

Please see below Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s notice regarding the following event. When: Saturday 5 August 2017 from 12pm to 6pm Where: Teddington Reach What’s happening: […]

As reported previously, the RBOA has launched a Code of Good Practice recently. This Code is supported by various Navigation Authorities and Organisations.  If you […]

Please see attached Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s Notice for the following event this weekend. Please accept our apologies for the late notice; we will endeavour to […]

Please see attached Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s Notices for the following 3 events. When: Friday 21 July 2017 from 7pm to 8pm Where: Teddington Reach What’s […]

Please see attached Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s Notices for the following events. When: Saturday 24 June 2017 from 12pm to 3pm Where: Teddington Reach What’s happening: […]

As reported previously, the RBOA has recently launched a Code of Good Practice, which is supported by various Navigation Authorities and Organisations.  If you haven’t […]

Detals as follows: When: Wednesday 14 June 2017 – 10am to 2pm Where: Marlow Reach, All Saints Church, Bisham to the downstream end of Temple […]

The RBOA has had a presence at Crick Show every year since it began, and this year was no exception, with a larger stand than […]

The Canal & River Trust is reminding boaters on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal to help conserve water.  We’re doing this because rainfall has been […]

ITN Prodiuctions are looking for people who are slim, and have an active lifestyle – but are not “fitness fanatics”.  If you want to findout […]

Yesterday, Tuesday, 2nd May, Radio Leicester’s Helen McCarthy visited Beryl on her boat to talk about living on a boat.  You can listen at the […]

This is just a reminder that the Fazeley waterway office is now permanenetly closed,. The water point and elsan is still open, but the bin […]

If you have not already registered to vote at the forthcoming Parliamentary Elections, you need to do so by 22 May 2017, at the latest.  […]

The date and venue have now been set for the ALCC Spring event. The event will take place on Sunday 28th May at Broxbourne Cruising […]

I’m trying to track down a young couple (in their 20s) who have bought a canal boat. They need to be from the Birmingham, Solihull, […]

Renowned Films are filming a 10 part television series for an international broadcaster and for the F2 Freestylers’s YouTube Channel. The programme will feature the […]