It isn’t too early to start thinking about 2018 4C’s cruises so here is some food for thought. Transformation of derelict East London waterways complete Are you contemplating boating in the Big Smoke this summer? Well, if so, you’ve picked a good year. For the first time in a generation the Canal & River Trust…
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The following circulation from the Environment Agency is being posted widely on canal websites. It is reasonable to assume that other river and canal levels are also well below average: “Water levels in the upper River Thames, particularly upstream of Abingdon lock, will be shallower than you are used to in some places, due…
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The Canal & River Trust has published its draft winter maintenance programme for 2017-18 and is asking boaters to take a look and give their feedback on the plans. Throughout 2017-18 the Trust intends to spend £26.9m on dredging and repairs to bridges and embankments. It will also include a focus on reservoirs, a crucial…
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Here we are in “Flaming June” and already Winter is on the horizon! If you don’t receive CRT updates, you may be interested in checking out the proposed winter stoppage programme for 2016/2017. You can access it here