The Boating Association (TBA) looks after your interests with regards to:
Safety on Britain’s rivers & connecting canals
Boat Safety Scheme (BSS)
Legal Matters- Licensing- NA Disputes- Rallies etc
Adequate home base moorings at reasonable costs
Adequate touring/leisure moorings & hook up facilitates
Acceptable Lock manning levels & timing
Adequate waterways staffing & maintenance
Help & Advice on navigation & boating issues
The Boating Association are members of the following groups/committees:
BSS Advisory Committee
CRT National Advisory Forum
Parliamentary Waterways Forum
CRT National Users Group
National Inland Navigation Forum
Various local user groups
We consult on a regular basis with all Major Waterways Associations
We maintain contact with York City, Boston & Newark Councils on several matters of concern including, planning issues, trip boats, loss of amenities etc
We are actively involved in various planning application items which could affect boating.