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Join Our Management Committee

Posted on November 14, 2020 by admin

At The Boating Association’s recent (virtual) AGM, it was decided that more members should be invited to join the committee. No need to worry, no onerous tasks are waiting for you, The committee just values your ideas and opinions. Even … Continue reading →

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The Latest Boating Association Boat Safety Scheme Report Is Live

Posted on November 8, 2020 by admin

The Boating Association Boat Safety Scheme Officers Report: Boat inspections have resumed following a shutdown due to Covid-19, however, at the time of writing inspections carried out year to date are some 21% down compared 2016. One meeting of the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let CO Ruin Your Life!

Posted on November 6, 2020 by admin

Take the lessons from the death from carbon monoxide poisoning of two friends in York Following the deaths of two friends from carbon monoxide (CO)  poisoning in a boat called Diversion in York in December 2019. The boaters died when … Continue reading →

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The Boat Safety Scheme Urges Boaters To Follow The Latest MAIB CO Advice

Posted on October 26, 2020 by admin

The Boat Safety Scheme has put out a notice to all boaters urging them to follow their latest advice which was formulated in conjunction with the government’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB). The latest (26/10/2020) advice regarding CO can be … Continue reading →

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*NOTICE ALERT* | SCHEDULED BOSTON BARRIER TESTING

Posted on October 21, 2020 by admin

Update correct as of 21/10/2020: The works for the Boston Barrier project are still on-going. This project is being carried out by contractors on behalf of the Environment Agency and is located on the River Witham, near Boston Lock. Boaters … Continue reading →

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