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The Boating Association was set up 70 years ago to promote co-operation and comradeship between all river users and all associated waterways, to ensure the extension, development and improvement of these waterways and of their facilities and amenities so as to make the waterways safer and more pleasant. The Boating Association represents the collective individual interests of all Members in all matters relating to boating and the use of the waterways.
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- HELP REQUESTED June 14, 2019
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1st April brings in new Boat Safety Scheme requirements
From the 1st April 2019 a carbon monoxide alarm will be required on all boats in scope of the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) requirements that have accommodation spaces. BSS Certifications will not be issued to boats without suitable alarms. Carbon … Continue reading
In memory of Barbara Rouse, TBA Life Member
Information provided by her long standing friend, Val Stafford. Barbara Rouse lived with her parents, apart from when she was training to be a teacher, and taught at several schools. By the time of her retirement she had risen to … Continue reading
Non-native Invasive Species, Floating Pennywort found in River Witham
Floating Pennywort has been discovered on the Witham system for the first time, this invasive non‐native species can cause issues by blocking out light, causing deoxygenation and blocking air breathing insects. In addition the plant can form large mats which can become very dense. The species spreads from plant fragments so it’s important not to try not to break up any patches as this can aid and speed up its spread. If you see any Floating Pennywort on the River Witham please report it by calling the Environment Agency’s Incident Hotline 0800 80 70 60. The characteristic leaves and growth help to make this plant easy to identify. It is found mostly in the south-east of England and occasionally in the north-west of England and Wales. Spreading rapidly. … Continue reading
New requirements for CO alarms for boats with accomodation for BSS
Following the public consultation in Autumn 2018 on proposed changes to the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) the BSS Management Committee has decided that new BSS Requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on boats will be introduced from April 2019. Strong … Continue reading
