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Four Anglian businesses for sale
Four riverside businesses came up for sale on the Anglian Waterways at the same time this summer, all on freehold and all due to retirement. …
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Good progress unveiled on the Chesterfield Canal
In mid-August the Chesterfield Canal Trust paused works on its Staveley project to show the new section of canal before rewatering, and demonstrate some remarkable…
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IWA and CA issue new guidance on switching to lithium
The Inland Waterways Associations’s Sustainable Boating Group and the Cruising Association’s Regulatory & Technical Services Group have jointly produced an advisory document for boaters contemplating…
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Broads Society celebrates 70 years
The Broads Society organised a special cruise on 6th September on the Vintage Broadsman trip-boat from Wroxham to celebrate its Platinum anniversary.
Broads Society chair…
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Advice
Dealing with drought
Paul Knox-Johnston, Sales & Marketing Manager (Marine), Haven Knox-Johnston
We certainly can’t complain that summer 2026 has been damp and miserable! At the time of writing, temperatures are expected to peak at 38ºC and according to the National Drought Group, 71.3% of England is now in drought. As we know, the weather plays a huge role in the ups and downs of the marine industry with good weather encouraging boaters out on to the water to enjoy life afloat. However, as the climate changes, it is more and more apparent that it is possible to have too much of a good thing!…
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Product News
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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Mobile boat cleaning service
A couple on the south Oxford Canal have launched a new service: narrowboat cleaning.
Lock & Gleam is a mobile…
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