RBOA News Archive
The Port of London Authority (PLA) tries to define houseboat – By Hilary Pereira
Like other non-commercial boats on the tidal Thames, residential boats do not need to be licensed or registered, which may help explain why the Port […]
RBOA Water Spaces Document
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Environment Agency Consultation on charges
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
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 […]
Thames Navigation Users Forum Meeting, 20 October 2020
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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 […]
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 […]
Lobbying DEFRA for £20,000,000 Support Package for Waterway Businesses. Can you help with answers to a few questions?
We hope RBOA members who are involved in waterways-based businesses will respond to the following request: Dear Waterway Business Owner – Thank you again for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Show consideration to all waterway users
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 […]
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 […]
HMRC consultation on Red Diesel Use in Private Pleasure Craft – government response
RBOA has just received the following from HMRC: Thank you for your contributions, and those of your members, to last year’s HMRC consultation on the […]
Latest Government Changes on Coronavirus from CRT
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 […]
Survey of Liveaboard Boaters – Will you help?
Our names are Dr Agatha Herman and Professor Richard Yarwood, and we are geographers at the Cardiff University and the University of Plymouth respectively. We […]
CRT calls on public to stop a million pieces of plastic being washed into the ocean
Latest EA Guidance to Boaters 5th 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 […]
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 […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): business support grant funding – guidance for local authorities
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 […]
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. […]
Response to EA from Thames Recreational Powered Boating Organisations
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 […]
EA Update on Coronavirus Situation
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 […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Urgent Update for Boaters from EA
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Temporary Suspension of BSS Examination Activity extended to 30 April, 2020
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 […]
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 […]
Covid-19 Update from Middle Level Commissioners – 30 March, 2020
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 […]
Emergency Closure of all Assisted Passage (Manned) Locks: Salters Lode & Stanground
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 […]
Latest Update from EA on Coronavirus (Thurs. 26 March)
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 […]
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 […]
Broads Authority – Information on impact of coronavirus
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 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 […]
Coronavirus – A message from the Environment Agency
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Marina Offers Advice to its Moorers
The following information was sent out by Robert Neff, General Manager at Mercia Marina, to all their boaters. It not only reiterates the general […]
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 […]
Entries Open for the ‘Oscars of the Waterways’
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NEW WAVE: PLAY YOUR PART IN THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF CANALS
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 […]
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 […]
Proposed Port of London Harbour Revision Order – Initial Consultation
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 […]
Entries Open for the ‘Oscars of the Waterways’
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How can you VOTE in the December elections?
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 […]
CRT Boat Licence Fees for 2020-21
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 […]
Message to RBOA Members – We’d value your input!
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 […]
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 […]
Middle Level Act 2018 and Navigation Byelaws 2019
The Middle Level Commissioners are the navigation authority for the Middle Level river system which comprises approximately 100 miles of navigable waterways in Cambridgeshire and […]
Canal & River Trust to hold Elections for New Members of Governing Council
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 […]
Consultation on use of red diesel on private boats
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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: […]
Top 5 UK Canal Routes for Viewing Landmarks and Scenery
Article courtesy of BWML. The UK is home to over 2,000 miles of canals – that’s a lot to choose from, which makes narrowing down […]
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 […]
Come and see us at Crick Boat Show this weekend
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 […]
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 […]
6 unregistered boaters ordered to pay more than £4,300
Article from www.gov.uk. From Environment Agency. First published 8th May 2019 The Environment Agency is reminding boaters that not registering their vessels is breaking the law […]
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 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 […]
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: […]
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. […]
9 Toddler-Friendly Wildlife Activities to Introduce Little Ones to Nature
Instilling a sense of wonder and exploration in our children is something all parents strive for, but exactly how often do you let your children […]
From cradle to grave – RBOA is here for you
Whether you are thinking about making your home on a boat, or are already living aboard, the Residential Boat Owners’ Association is here to help […]
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 […]
Stay Safe this Easter in and around the Thames
Article from https://www.gov.uk. Published 15 April 2019. From: Environment Agency and The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP School’s out for Easter, and there is no […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Amazing UK Canal Travel Routes to Try in 2019
This article was provided by BWML. Image source – http://www.matlock.co.uk/cromford-canal/ The UK is now home to over 2,000 miles of canals – that’s a lot […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
AGM of the River Thames Alliance (RTA)
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 […]
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 […]
Call for Evidence on Non-road Mobile Machinery Red Diesel – RBOA’s Response
DEFRA , jointly with the Treasury, has recently published a joint call for evidence on Non-road Mobile Machinery (NRMM). Red diesel accounts for 15% of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teddington Lock Closure Due to Adverse Weather Conditions
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 […]
Check Vents are Snow-free!
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 […]
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 […]
Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s Notices
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
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 […]
Licence Consultation – Respond by 18th December
Those who have a private boat registered on Canal & River Trust waters should have received details of the Consultation on Licence Fees which is […]
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 […]
BCN – Date for your Diary
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 […]
Environment Agency confirms boat registration charges to rise in 2018/19
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 […]
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 […]
Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s Notice – Sunbury Reach
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 […]
Birmingham Lads and Friends
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
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 […]
Water resources on the Grand Union Canal Leicester Line
The Canal & River Trust has announced a temporary closure of part of the Grand Union Canal Leicester Line with some reservoirs close to reaching […]
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. […]
Flood-hit Crowther Bridge Reopens
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 Winter Moorings
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 […]
Have you returned your AGM Form yet? And have you clicked to support our Code?
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. […]
EA Notices for Reading and Iffley
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 […]
EA Information Notice for Sat. 5th August
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: […]
RBOA Code of Good Practice
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 […]
Environment Agency Notice for 8-9 July
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 […]
Environment Agency Advice Notices – July/August
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 […]
Notices for the Thames
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: […]
RBOA Code of Good Practice – Have you clicked the button?
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 […]
Environment Agency Harbourmaster’s Notices for forthcoming events.
Detals as follows: When: Wednesday 14 June 2017 – 10am to 2pm Where: Marlow Reach, All Saints Church, Bisham to the downstream end of Temple […]
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 […]
RBOA at Crick Show
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 […]
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 […]
The Canal & River Trust is reminding boaters on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal to help conserve water
The Canal & River Trust is reminding boaters on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal to help conserve water. We’re doing this because rainfall has been […]
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 […]
Are you slim and active? Then read on.
ITN Prodiuctions are looking for people who are slim, and have an active lifestyle – but are not “fitness fanatics”. If you want to findout […]
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 […]
RBOA Initiative to encourage mutual respect among waterway users.
The Residential Boat Owners’ Association (RBOA) has developed a voluntary Code of Good Practice document (See attached). The Association encourages all its members, along with […]
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 […]
Radio Leicester interviews RBOA General Secretary, Beryl McDowall
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 […]
Changes to CRT Fazeley Customer Services
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 […]
Voting at Election on 8 June 2017
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. […]
Continuous Cruising – A New Approach from the RBOA
Continuous Cruising – A New Approach from the RBOA The Residential Boat Owners’ Association (RBOA) issues this statement as a new approach to the current […]
Association of Lea Cruising Clubs Spring Event
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 […]
Young Couple Living on Boat In Birmingham
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, […]
F2 Freestylers YouTube Channel looking for boater in Manchester
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 […]
Canal & River Trust Consultation on Boat Licensing
Many readers will be aware that Canal & River Trust is currently reviewing boat licensing. The first stage was to consult verbally with individual principal […]
Special arrangements on River Stort for boats going to Cavalcade
Canal & River trust has made special arrangements to allow boats travelling downthe Stort to Cavalcade in Little Venice to get through the extended stoppage […]
River Thames – emergency river closure – Blake’s Lock, River Kennet
Friday 10 March 2017 Pollution incident on the River Kennet The River Kennet is closed at Blake’s Lock until further notice. The lock is chained […]
Statement: Canal & River Trust v Matthew Jones
The decision on Tuesday 7 March was not about the Canal & River Trust’s internal processes or procedures, or our interpretation of the British Waterways […]
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 […]
Can you help CBS News?
CBS News are planning a story for our broadcast CBS This Morning Saturday, that we hope to shoot in a couple of weeks, on canal […]
Changes to Customer Facilities at Fazeley
The CRT Fazeley office at Peels Wharf will be closing on Friday 31st March. The water point and elsan will still be open, however the […]
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 […]
Can you help? London-based Boater required
RBOA has been asked if we can help link Emma with a London-based boater. Emma is writing a story about people who work and live […]
Thames Works (including shortening of Shifford Lock Stoppage)
Please see below Issue 9 notice for the River Thames Investment. Listed below are the locks that will be closed during the 2016 to 2017 […]
RBOA’s Response to Broads Authority Consultation on Local Plan
I am responding to this consultation on behalf of the Residential Boat Owners’ Association (RBOA). The RBOA is the only organisation which exclusively represents and […]
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 […]
New Recycling Facilities for CRT Customers
The Canal & River Trust would like to advise customers that a number of new recycling facilities.facilities have recently been made available at: Retford Boat […]
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 […]
Death of Louis Jankel
It is with regret that we report that Louis Jankel passed away recently, and his funeral took place in Weybridge, Surrey last Thursday (15 December, […]
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 […]
What’s Happening in the North West Waterway Region?
Please follow this link for the updates about the North West Waterway: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/our-regions/north-west-waterways/whats-going-on-in-the-north-west CRT North West hope you find it useful and if you have […]