Too much silt in the Severn
THE build-up of silt in the Severn is causing deep draughted boats to get grounded.
Failure of single working lock paddle closes Wigan Flight
ALL too often now there is just one working paddle on lock gates causing stoppages.
Coxhead Swing Bridge re-opens
AFTER its latest stoppage Coxhead Swing Bridge is repaired and fully operational again.
Reflections of an Ancient Boater—Do herons understand physics?
I WONDER how many of you boaters out there have observed this somewhat strange behaviour by a heron, writes Ralph Freeman.
Dams plug Union Canal breach
DAMS have now been placed either side of the breach of the Union Canal and the flow halted.
BSS endorses Bilgeaway
IN A MOVE that could encourage greater use of bilge filters the Boat Safety Scheme examiners will now automatically accept Bilgeaway filters.
'Canal Quarter' for Stratford
THE plans for the long drawn-out first phase of Stratford's 'Canal Quarter' have been approved.
Is it or isn't it closed?
I HAVE received a typical stoppage notice from Canal & River Trust, writes Amy Dickerson.
Boater caused Meadow Lane Lock vandalism
THOUGH Canal & River Trust understood it was vandals who caused the damage to Meadow Lane Lock, it was not.
David: Still more notices
CaRT's Department of Silly Notices has been working overtime during the current panic, plastering the system with pointless placards intending to freeze our blood.