Victor: Our cities next?
THE news that Amsterdam intends to ban all diesel and petrol powered boats from its waters is having a worrying effect particularly on London boaters.
Shroppie better maintained
IT SEEMS I have the good fortune to moor on the Shropshire Union Canal, writes, 'Pinky' Wells.
A much greater problem
THERE seems to be an assumption that bilge pumps are just to remove water that comes into the boat via the stern tube, writes Mike Todd.
Dunton Windlass still available
IT SEEMS that boaters wanting the lightweight Dunton Windlasses are having problems tracking them down.
Grease in the waterways
I WAS pleased to read your comments about the 'Volvo' stern assembly and feel they should be compulsory, writes Helen Cripps.
David: Abandoned canal?
BRIAN Jarrett should be thankful that he only attempted the Wyrley and Essington.
Massive grant for Cotswold Canals
HIGHWAYS England have given £4 millions to restore a 'missing mile' of the Stroudwater Navigation.
Oxford quickly re-opened
THE Claydon Flight repair on the Oxford Canal has been quickly completed with the flight re-opened.
Leeds & Liverpool closed until middle of June!
IF YOU are considering cruising the length of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, then don't bother.
Oxford closed yet again
THE Oxford Canal was closed yesterday, Tuesday, by a lock balance beam breaking off.