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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…
Read MoreWe’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…
Read MoreBALTIC 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…
Read MoreEcologists 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…
Read MoreOver 225 tonnes of canal boats to be craned into Crick Marina for Boat Show
On 19 May, MJT Cranes craned 10 canal boats, weighing up to 35 tonnes each, into Crick Marina, near Daventry, as part of preparations for the 26th Crick Boat Show. Around 40 canal boats will be on display at the show, and 10 of them (with a combined weight of over 225 tonnes) will be…
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Read MoreAqua 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…
Read MoreOur volunteers help restore historic Harecastle Tunnel ahead of 250th anniversary
We’ve begun work to restore the north portal wall of the historic Harecastle Tunnel in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, helping to spruce up the area ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Trent & Mersey Canal. Work at Harecastle Tunnel History of Harecastle Tunnel Constructed under the direction of pioneering canal engineer James Brindley, the tunnel was…
Read MoreAnvera and FGI Yacht Group at the Miami International Boat Show 2025
LA SPEZIA, MAY 18-20 In occasion of the Blue Design Summit 2026, on Tuesday 19th of may, form 11.30 am to 12.30 pm, Giancarlo Galeone, CEO of Anvera Yacht, will join the Blue Design Summit panel discussion “Innovation and Sustainable Futures” On closer inspection, the new environmental regulations governing yachting are merely the legal seal…
Read MoreBehind the scenes at Slaithwaite Reservoir
We’re responsible for caring for Hill Top Reservoir (Slaithwaite Reservoir), and have reached a major milestone in our multi‑million‑pound upgrade of the site. Slaithwaite Reservoir To mark this milestone we’re releasing new ‘behind‑the‑scenes’ images to show the scale and complexity of the engineering works. Building climate resilience The spillway functions as the reservoir’s overflow channel,…
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