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New IWA Risk Index warns of threat to waterways by 2050
The Inland Waterways Association has announced a first-of-its-kind map estimating the likely impact of a 2°C warming on Britain’s navigable canals and rivers.
This figure…
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Now it's oak trees at risk
Of all the trees that grow so fair, Old England to adorn,Greater are none beneath the Sun, Than Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
A Tree…
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Boat licence increases announced
Boaters on Canal & River Trust waters face an increase in boat licence fees for both private boat-owners and boating businesses of 4.85% from 1st…
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Obituary: Prunella Scales
With a fulsome tribute to Timothy West a year ago (WW January 2025), and now the sad passing of Prunella Scales on 27th October, it…
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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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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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Straight and Narrowboats
We're always interested to see what new ideas boat-builders can bring to the market. One of the latest is Straight…
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