BSS are consulting on the addition of a compulsary requirement for smoke alarms in the examinations. They say: Having considered evidence and recommendations from the BSS, the navigation authorities’ Boat…
Editor John Sadler writes: One of the greatest mistakes that boaters can make is to assume that as the network has been there for 200 years it will be there…
DEFRA are running a consultation in March setting out proposals to reduce emissions from domestic burning through: Stricter emission limits for new stoves – introducing tougher smoke emission standards for new…
NABO News back copies for only the last two years are available to read by non members. The main archive is members only. The latest colour edition of NABO News…
Chair Anne Husar writes: Today’s the day, 27th October, queues of boats have built up on parts of the UK’s canal system ready for release. After months of being caught…
Editor John Sadler writes: I hesitate to use the ‘C’ word but Christmas is coming, we are well into Autumn as I write and at last the air has become…
The report can be accessed here As a representative of the interests of boaters on inland waterways, in particular CRT's network, the National Association of Boat Owners (NABO), through its…
The Canal & River Trust is today announcing an increase in boat licence fees for both private boat owners and boating businesses of 4.85% from 1 April 2026. The rise…
The NABO AGM will be held at on Saturday 22nd November at the Tamworth CC Club, Kettlebrook Wharf, Kettlebrook Rd Tamworth B77 1AG (by boat it is on the Coventry…
We see that the 2025 Hire Boater Survey is drawing to a close. If you have something to say, do it quickly here: https://canalrivertrust.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/txpr70
