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Reflections of an Ancient Boater—The 'life cycle' of a marina

SOME marinas are built purely as marinas, but I suspect others are built for other reasons and the marina element is, in effect, a Trojan Horse, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 28 August 2020

We are certainly being kidded

JOHN Coxon certainly asked the right question of who is kidding who, writes James Henry.

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Published: 28 August 2020

Leeds & Liverpool swing bridge failure dilemma

ANOTHER Leeds & Liverpool swing bridge failure causes a bit of a dilemma for boaters.

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Published: 28 August 2020

Trent in flood

FOLLOWING on the advice that the Soar was in flood and closed, we are told the Upper Trent is in flood and closed.

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Published: 27 August 2020

Open week-ends—by appointment!

IT WAS coronavirus that stopped the open week-ends at White Mills Marina on the Nene.

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Published: 27 August 2020

Which part of the Grand Union?

THE recent strong winds have brought down several trees on the Grand Union Canal, but we have to guess where!

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Published: 27 August 2020

Who is kidding who?

THE notice tells—'Canal & River Trust is planning to temporarily restrict navigation movements along a six mile stretch of the Chesterfield Canal from September 1st until further notice', writes John Coxon.

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Published: 26 August 2020

Entire Soar closed!

A KNEE jerk reaction to the recently heavy rain caused Canal & River Trust to close the entire length of the Soar!

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Published: 26 August 2020

Boat strike closes Kennet & Avon

IT WAS on Monday that our Keith Gudgin wrote that boats striking lock gates will cause failures, and again it has occurred.

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Published: 26 August 2020

Re-start on derelict Montgomery Schoolhouse Bridge

WITH the easing of coronavirus restrictions plans are being made for the project to rebuild Schoolhouse Bridge on the Montgomery Canal.

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Published: 26 August 2020

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