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New opportunities for new marinas
Two long-standing waterways business figures have launched a consultancy advising on a new approach to the inland marina market.
John Eads and Mick Bettesworth have…
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Marina chain installs new public post lockers
ABC Leisure, the marina and boat hire chain, has recently been installing InPost parcel lockers at many of its locations.
Some people will already be…
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More pain on the Llangollen
Britain's busiest waterway is also seemingly its most cursed. After the Whitchurch breach last Christmas, and following a tree collapse and a (subsequent but smaller)…
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Canal festival goes ahead without canal
The annual Banbury Canal Festival went ahead on October 5th despite the south Oxford Canal still being closed after the summer drought.
From a non-boating…
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Advice
Winter risks
Emma Ratcliff, Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial
Simple steps to help prevent common insurance claims over the winter months
As the nights draw in and winter approaches, your inland waterways business faces additional risks. From frozen pipes and storm damage to slips, theft and flooding, a relatively minor incident can quickly escalate into a costly insurance claim and significant business disruption.…
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Product News
V&L Boat services
New venture after Viking closure
The closure of Viking Cruisers, the long-established manufacturer of GRP boats, has prompted its former…
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Travel angling rods
The range of equipment from Rigged & Ready Travel Fishing looks to be ideal for anglers on narrowboats.
The UK-based…
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Eco-friendly diesel additive
Fuel additives remain a contentious point, with as many people loving them as ignoring them. A new one to us…
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Transparent buckets
Sooner or later every boater needs a bucket. Most people tend to buy small builder-style ones – often for just…
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