We’re supporting a new community orchard at Coney Meadow nature

We’ve planted ten apple trees at Coney Meadow, a nature reserve along the Droitwich Canal in Worcester, as part of efforts to create a small community orchard for boaters, local people, and wildlife. The apple trees were donated by a local resident who won them in a Thatchers Community Orchard competition and kindly gifted them…

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Boaters urged to help save water on canals this summer

We’re highlighting the growing importance of water conservation. Keeping routes navigable We’re today urging boaters to be mindful of water use when travelling on the canal network this summer, as the UK marks the 50th anniversary of the notorious 1976 heatwave. With canals relying on a finite and carefully managed water supply, we’re reminding boaters…

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We’re appealing for volunteers in Yorkshire to undertake iconic lock keeping role ahead of busy summer of boating

We’re looking to recruit more volunteers to take on the iconic role of lock keeper in Yorkshire, as it prepares for a busy summer on the region’s waterways. Volunteer lock keeper With fuel prices soaring and ongoing uncertainty around international flights, UK holidaymakers are being encouraged to rediscover one of Britain’s most charming travel experiences…

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BALTIC 78 CUSTOM A NEW LONG-DISTANCE PERFORMANCE CRUISER

Baltic Yachts is delighted to welcome new members to the Baltic family, whose 78ft (23.99m) custom blue water cruising sloop will soon join our fleet. Designed for a family with ambitious cruising plans, the Baltic 78 Custom will combine safety, ease of handling and long-range capability. The owners intend to explore areas like the Mediterranean…

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Ecologists and volunteers join forces for wildlife surveying at Hatton Locks

We’re celebrating a successful weekend of wildlife surveying at Hatton Locks in Warwickshire. Ecologists and local volunteers worked together to record the rich biodiversity of this historic canal site. Hatton Locks, often called the “Stairway to Heaven”, was completed in the early 19th century and today is part of the Grand Union Canal connecting Birmingham…

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Aqua superPower and Tidal Transit Partner to Accelerate Electric Crew Transfer Vessel Deployment for Ports and Harbours

Southampton, UK, 19th May 2026 – Aqua superPower has formed a new strategic partnership with Tidal Transit to deliver electric crew transfer vessel (E-CTV) projects for ports and harbours seeking to electrify operations supporting offshore infrastructure, including wind farms. The partnership brings together two leaders in maritime electrification to provide an integrated solution for port…

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