I read with some amusement the comments made in relation to the issues of continuous cruising/mooring. Apart from the obvious inconvenience at busy times and at choke points, the system has the capacity to accommodate all boaters needs.
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BUCKING the trend of empty berths, Reedley Marina on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is full with plans for many more berths.
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Ralph Freeman bemoans the fact that retired boaters who cruise the system for (say) eight months of the year, had to buy/rent a 'home' mooring to cover the winter.
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BOATERS have been complaining of the increase in British Waterways Marinas Ltd (BWML) pump-out charges, but it states these are justified.
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THE Canal & River Trust's £750,000 project to dredge the Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal, which was due to start in a few weeks has been cancelled, writes Allan Richards.
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A ROW has broken out between Canal & River Trust and Inland Waterways Association concerning a disused grade II listed lock at Saul Junction, writes Allan Richards.
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THE latest attempt to stop the problem of Spouthouse Aqueduct leaking is to pump resin into its brickwork.
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THE result of a consultation concerning the Boat Safety Scheme, (BSS) released today (Monday) is that the majority of boaters in Scotland approve of the scheme.
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PROFESSOR Mark Horton of Time Team and Coast fame amongst many other television programmes is to make his inaugural tour of the Cotswold Canals.
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THE Environment Agency is keeping up its pressure on unlicenced boats on the Nene and River Great Ouse.
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