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Investing in boater facilities | Canal & River Trust
We’re investing £4.5m over the next five years to upgrade and standardise elsan points, pump-out facilities, and water points across our canal network. Over the coming months the Trust will be developing detailed plans for where the additional investment will be used, ahead of the five-year upgrade programme beginning this winter. Improving services The investment…
Read MoreFoxton Locks canal festival to celebrate historic role played by Leicestershire’s waterways
Foxton Locks is set to host a weekend-long canal festival celebrating the pivotal role that Leicestershire’s waterways played in the renaissance of the nation’s canal network 75 years ago. The event The festival, taking place on 7 and 8 June, is being organised by the Leicestershire branch of the Inland Waterways Association with local partners…
Read MoreePropulsion and Heysea Yachts Unveil the Seaview 59: A New Era of Electric-Powered Catamarans
ePropulsion, a global leader in marine electric propulsion system and services, has once again partnered with Heysea Yachts to introduce the new Seaview 59 catamaran. This latest innovation in sustainable yachting will make its international debut at the 2025 International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte, France, from April 23-27. The Seaview 59, a striking…
Read MoreYour local canal needs you
We’re looking for more volunteer lock keepers to join their team in 2025 to help look after the Gargrave stretch of the UK’s longest canal. Located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Gargrave is close to the summit of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Dating back 250 years, the nation’s free-to-visit canal network, cared for by us,…
Read MoreBerkeley Marina Goes Electric with the VITA Seal
April 21, 2025 – In a landmark move for clean marine operations on the U.S. West Coast, Berkeley Marina has added its first fully electric workboat to the fleet: the VITA Seal. This initiative marks a bold step toward decarbonizing one of California’s busiest harbors and sets the tone for waterfront sustainability across the country.…
Read More20 Years of Electric Mobility: Torqeedo outboards now available at even more Yamaha dealers across Europe
20 years of electric mobility on the water: Torqeedo outboards now also available at Yamaha dealers in even more European countries Torqeedo, the world’s market leader for electric propulsion systems on water, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. From the first 400W electric motor to becoming a global company with a broad product portfolio…
Read MoreToyota launches second joint venture for hydrogen fuel-cell manufacturing in China
Clarity on clean hydrogen Our mission is to deliver engaging and independent business journalism and insight to executives and leaders in the global clean hydrogen industry. We focus on delivering the news and analysis that matters, fearlessly looking beyond the hydrogen hype to provide a balanced view of the market, giving readers the knowledge they…
Read MoreFrom crisis to opportunity: Rebuilding cities with safer energy
Mukesh Chatter is CEO of Alsym Energy. Cities are at the forefront of innovative global energy solutions, and their ability to deploy at scale will determine the effectiveness of the energy transition. Urban areas, which are home to half of the global population and responsible for almost two-thirds of global CO2 emissions, are facing rising…
Read MoreTime to show support for ‘stunning’ Welsh canal
We’re urging the canal-loving public to show their support for the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal – the 35-mile canal that wends its way through the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in south Wales. Llanfoist Wharf A legacy of the nation’s industrial past, the canal is one of the most picturesque across our canal network and a…
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Skip to content Home Narrowboat Shop Innovation News About us FAQ Contact us Videos Home Narrowboat Shop Innovation News About us FAQ Contact us Videos Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Sunbeam Electric Narrowboat Show and Tell Sunbeam: Bob & Karen’s Bespoke 61ft Electric Narrowboat Sets Sail for Retirement Adventures Introduction: Meet Bob and Karen, the proud…
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