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Reassurance on the future of the Bridgewater

The Bridgewater Canal Company has acted swiftly to reassure waterways enthusiasts about the future of the canal, following the breach at the Dunham Embankment on…
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Angel Canal Festival stalwart honoured

On 26th March Islington Council unveiled a plaque on the Regent's Canal to honour the late Beryl Windsor – one of the organising stalwarts of…
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Generous gesture from Norbury Wharf

Shropshire Union boatyard Norbury Wharf, which is active in reviving horseboating, recently made an impressive donation to a nearby horse charity.  The boatyard tea rooms…
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Change at canal guide publisher

Michael Pearson, chief compiler of the eponymous Canal Companion inland waterways guide books for the last 44 years, is retiring. Publication of the series is…
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Protecting your business from cargo risks

James Nicholas, New Business Marine Account Executive, Haven Knox-Johnston
Protecting your business from cargo risks

If you are responsible for goods being sent or received as part of your business activities, you should consider reviewing what would happen if the cargo was damaged, lost or stolen. Cargo insurance is a policy that will cover loss, damage or theft of goods while they are in transit by sea, air, road or a combination of all. It can also include cover for goods which are stored in the ordinary course of transit and will protect the cargo for agreed perils with insurers, including fire, theft, storm, vandalism and flood. Depending on the location of the stock some perils may be excluded. For example, flood is excluded if the storage location is in a flood risk area.…
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Hire and learn from Midland Marine 
Hire and learn from Midland Marine 

Safety training organisation Birmingham & Midland Marine is now offering official RYA Inland Waters Helmsman Certificate training courses as an…
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Engine temperature sensor
Engine temperature sensor

If your boat’s diesel engine came without a proper temperature gauge and you don’t want to be taken by surprise…
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Anti-rust lubricant
Anti-rust lubricant

Lubricants are intended to provide more than just slipperiness. Industry specialist Witham reminds us that its ProLan Heavy Grade Lubricant…
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Skinners sock shoes
Skinners sock shoes

While the ‘ultralight boots’ might make you skip with carefree delight on muddy towpaths, an even more lightweight option is…
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