Check before you cruise
WITH low water levels throughout the system it is now advisable to check before attempting to cruise.
Open gates draining Erewash Canal
THE Canal & River Trust state that open gates are draining the Erewash Canal, that is closing the navigation.
Correct about living conditions in extreme heat
YOUR T. Lang is so correct about the conditions of a narrowboat in extreme heat, writes Phillip Bates.
Two Kennet & Avon swing bridges damaged
TWO Kennet & Avon Canal swing bridges were damaged yesterday, Tuesday.
It's not so wonderful after all
HAVING connections in London and access to boaters' social media, etc, I can tell you that there has been a great change of mind about living in a boat in the city, writes T. Lang.
Two teenagers drown in canals
THE hot weather tempting teenagers into the waterways is again having tragic results with two more drownings.
Doesn't have the necessary equipment
THE delay to the repair of paddles on a lock was due to not having the necessary equipment!
'Winter Work' on Calder & Hebble
THERE is a warning of the lack of water on the Calder & Hebble.
Victor gives the chance for a laugh
DEAR Damien, he of the Boaters Update is giving us all a laugh this month—and don't we need it?
Northern navigations closing down
BOTH the Huddersfield Narrow and the Caldon canals are shortly to be closed, Canal & River Trust warn