Enhancing Your Boat Rental Fleet: Seal Review by Yacht Rent

October 18, 2024 – When we think of yacht and boat rentals, luxury, comfort, and adventure often come to mind. But for those seeking a smaller, agile option for day trips or light service work, the Seal by Vita Power offers an exciting, eco-friendly alternative. This 7.2-meter RIB (rigid inflatable boat) is perfect for short excursions and…

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We’ve secured support from Rightmove to keep canals alive

We’re delighted to announce a new partnership with Rightmove as part of the UK’s largest property platform’s sustainability initiative, Go Greener. Rightmove is pledging £50,000 to support our Environmental Fund which supports environmental projects to protect and enhance its navigable waterways across England and Wales, ensuring cleaner, greener spaces for people and nature. As part…

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The world’s first ever electric hydrofoil ferry begins operations

As Candela’s P-12 gracefully flew over the waterways in Stockholm this morning, the event marked the first-ever commercial operation of a hydrofoil electric ferry. It’s been a long time coming for the P-12, with years of development resulting in the first images of the boat released over two years ago and testing getting started only…

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We’ve completed our resurfacing work on Gloucester bridge

Work to lay a new road surface on High Orchard Bridge, which carries St Ann Way over the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, has been completed by us. Keeping the bridge safe for use The lifespan of the road surface on the bridge had expired, and it required resurfacing to safely allow vehicles and cyclists to…

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We’ve appointed a new chair of West Midlands Regional Advisory Board

We’ve announced the appointment of Glenn Howells as the new chair of its West Midlands Regional Advisory Board, which is now in effect. Glenn will succeed John Hudson OBE DL, who has admirably led the volunteer board for six years, significantly contributing to the region’s waterways and communities. Helping guide our work The West Midlands…

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Health check for historic Harecastle Tunnel

Harecastle Tunnel, one of the longest canal tunnels on Britain’s historic canal network, goes under the microscope next week as we carry out a vital inspection of the Grade II-listed structure. At over 1.5 miles-long (2,676 metres), the Thomas Telford-built tunnel is a key point on the Trent & Mersey Canal, still navigated by thousands…

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