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Shake-up for CRT boat licensing
Boat licensing on Canal & River Trust waterways is set for change following the publication of a report by the three-person commission appointed by the…
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Drought-hit Canal du Midi closed to boats
British canals are not alone in drought distress. Boating on the Canal du Midi in south-west France has been closed for the winter, until at…
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Winners of new inland trade awards announced
A narrowboat broker and two narrowboat hire companies are the first winners of a new category of marine business awards.
The British Marine Inland Association…
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CRT restoration plan under fire
The Inland Waterways Association has taken the lead in opposing proposals by the Canal & River Trust to introduce new competency checks and charges for…
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Insurance for boat brokers
Sean McNamara, Branch Manager, Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial
Insurance for Boat Brokers
As a boat broker, your role is vital in keeping the leisure marine industry flowing freely. From helping new boaters onto the cut for the first time, providing options for aspiring boaters to upgrade to their dream vessel, or creating new lives for those moving full time on the waterways as continuous cruisers. It’s a role mainly full of joy and satisfaction, but risks are always lurking and having the right marine trade cover in place is non-negotiable.…
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Product News
Watersprint water filter
Watersprint is a new water purification system from Sweden for boats. It combines activated carbon pre-filtration with a revolutionary final-stage…
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Heavy duty storage and trolley
Boaters looking for tough weatherproof storage and towpath transport ideas might consider the new Alpaca Gear range from outdoor specialist…
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New range of luxury boats at affordable prices
The UK’s boat-building industry is soon to see the arrival of Mahulu Narrowboats, a new company planning to produce a…
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Shipshape carpets, curtains and DRY-Mat
Shipshape, a soft-furnishing name familiar to many Crick Boat Show visitors for its wide range of bedding, says it has…
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