This is an excellent reminder from the RNLI about how to deal with being in the water unexpectedly. Click here for their information.
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Using navigation markers
Here is a link to an informative video produced by RYA instructor Paul Glatzel from Powerboat Training UK and MDL Marinas on various navigation markers and buoys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQFzv_8qC5k
2023 Boston Lock information
The Canal and River Trust have issued the following information about Boston Lock for 2023: TIDAL LOCK OPERATION IN THE EAST MIDLANDS Boston lock core operating hours are: 6:00am to 9:00pm in Summer (the earlier of Good Friday or 1st April to 30th September) and 8:00am to 4:00pm in Winter. Bookings can be arranged…
Electrical system maintenance guide from RYA
The RYA have put together a short but informative video and text about how to check a boat’s electrical system. Here is the link: https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/buying-owning/electrical-systems-maintenance?
Link for Canal and River Trust navigational notices
The Canal and River Trust have advised us that the best way to keep up to date with navigation restrictions on their waterways is to log in to their website and register to receive the news. Or you can scroll through the page and select the waterway you are needing information on. Here is the…
Online booking for Boston Lock
You’ll need to book in advance to travel through certain tunnels, locks, other structures and stretches of water on the Canal and River Trust network. This includes booking passage through Boston Lock for access to The Haven and The Wash. Here is a link to their information and booking pages.
Port of Boston information
This is a link to part of the Port of Boston’s website which contains pertinent information for all who use The Haven and The Wash. There is also a list of scheduled works which may affect navigation (scroll down for the most recent), plus the annual Notice to Mariners. PORT of BOSTON – Notice to…
Safety video from RYA and RNLI
This is one of a series of ‘how to’ videos published by the RYA and RNLI. It is a good reminder to us all of how to stay safe on the water. The short series of videos will also cover topics such as electronic navigation, rules of the road, the shipping forecast and best practice…