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Here you can find out about the latest news to do with the Boating Association, including event dates and AGM agendas.

Boat Safety Scheme update regarding Calors discontinuing of small capacity LPG cylinders

Posted on Oct 22nd, 2023 - By admin - 0 Comments

Have you any experience exchanging small Calor cylinders at one of their Distribution Centres? If so please email details to our Chairman as it will…

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Posted on Aug 18th, 2023 - By admin - 0 Comments

Dear Readers,  You may have already been advised that Phil Aspey has taken the decision to withdraw from the role of Chair of the BSS Advisory…

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Strawberry Island Boat Club Open Day 15/17th September

Posted on Aug 18th, 2023 - By admin - 0 Comments

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The Canal & River Trust’s Response to the New Government Grant Review Announcement

Posted on Jul 16th, 2023 - By admin - 0 Comments

The Canal & River Trust has some important news to share with you about the future of the nation’s canals – you may have already seen it in…

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The Trent Navigation Alliance Has Been Formed

Posted on Apr 29th, 2022 - By admin - 0 Comments

The Trent Navigation Alliance (TNA) which is a has been formed between the following parties:• TrentLink. • Inland Waterways Association…

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BSS Examination COVID-19 Suspension Lifted

Posted on May 17th, 2020 - By admin - 0 Comments

Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) Examinations, suspended in the COVID-19 related lockdown, have now resumed for most boat owners, but they will happen in a…

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Latest CRT Coronavirus Update: 7/5/2020

Posted on May 7th, 2020 - By admin - 0 Comments

Below is a link to the official Boat Safety Scheme update on boating examinations. Please give it a read as it outlines the scheme's wish for boaters…

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How To Access The Latest CRT Restrictions, Help & Advice

Posted on Apr 22nd, 2020 - By admin - 0 Comments

To stay up to date with the current Canal & River Trust restrictions, help & advice surrounding the pandemic please follow the link below to…

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CRT Coronavirus Update: 9/4/2020

Posted on Apr 10th, 2020 - By admin - 0 Comments

There’s more detail below but, for absolute clarity, only move your boat if it’s essential (not for leisure purposes) and minimise your use of…

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Latest Incidents And Accidents Report Is Now Available

Posted on Apr 3rd, 2020 - By admin - 0 Comments

The report of incidents and accidents for the year ending 31 December 2019 (written by the Boat Safety Scheme) is now available to any interested…

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