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Rapid repairs reopen Wheaton Aston Lock on the Shropshire Union Canal
Swift repair work at Wheaton Aston Lock on the Shropshire Union Canal in Staffordshire has restored navigation for boaters on the same day the issue was reported. Early in the morning on 3 June, our West Midlands reactive response team were alerted that the lock was unable to operate, with water escaping through the lock…
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Read MoreWe’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…
Read MoreWatercare Programme: Torqeedo marks World Ocean Day activities with clean-up at Munich’s Flaucher
PRESS RELEASE Since its founding in 2005, Torqeedo has been consistently committed to advancing sustainability in the marine industry. To mark this year’s World Ocean Day, Torqeedo is teaming up with everwave for a clean-up at Munich’s Flaucher on June 10. At Torqeedo, sustainability starts in the product itself – with circular materials like recycled…
Read MoreNational Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port, celebrates 50th anniversary weekend with 1976 ticket prices
Our National Waterways Museum, in Ellesmere Port, will celebrate its 50th anniversary weekend on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June by offering visitors entry to the historic boat museum at 1976 prices. Volunteer at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port For one weekend only, an adult day ticket will cost a mere £1.95 and…
Read MoreBoaters 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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