River Canal Rescue

RCR offers £100 discount on July/August courses

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June 5, 2026

River Canal Rescue is offering a £100 discount to those who book a place on its two-day diesel engine and boat maintenance course running on 22-23 July and 19-20 August. Held at its Stafford HQ, the £300 course (now £200), covers how to maintain diesel engines and the systems within a narrowboat, such as propulsion,…
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River Canal Rescue in Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes

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June 1, 2026

Look out for River Canal Rescue (RCR) in the new episodes of Channel 4’ Narrow Escapes, airing from Monday 1 June at 4pm. The breakdown and emergency assistance firm features throughout the first week of the series, which after broadcast can be viewed on Channel 4’s streaming service. A film crew followed RCR engineers during two…
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Historic passenger vessel offered free in last-chance rescue appeal

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May 28, 2026

A last-ditch plea has been issued to save St George, a once elegant 1935 passenger vessel now lying in poor condition at Willow Moorings, Kegworth. The 58ft craft, whose long career has spanned pleasure cruising, wartime service and a starring role in the 2012 Diamond Jubilee Pageant, is being offered free to a good home…
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WaterNav extends online

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May 25, 2026

River Canal Rescue has launched a web version of its free mapping tool – WaterNav – enabling its 15,000+ users to route plan and search data on more devices, instead of relying solely on the smartphone app. Previously, inland waterway navigations were only available to view and route plan on the WaterNav app, which due…
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RCR helps boaters manage rising costs

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May 8, 2026

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to put pressure on households across the UK, River Canal Rescue (RCR) says its Replacement Parts Cover (RPC) is helping boaters keep expenses under control. Included as standard with RCR’s bronze, silver and gold memberships, RPC covers both the cost of specified replacement parts and labour following sudden, unforeseen mechanical…
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Stafford Riverway Link to host open weekend

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May 5, 2026

The Stafford Riverway Link (SRL) community group will host an open weekend on 16–17 May, from 10am to 5pm, inviting visitors to learn more about its restoration efforts and future plans. The free event will take place on land off Baswich Lane in Stafford, near bridge 101 on the Staffs & Worcs Canal and opposite…
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River Canal Rescue course date reminder

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February 4, 2026

River Canal Rescue still has places on its two-day diesel engine and boat maintenance courses, running at its Stafford HQ on 18/19 February, plus 4/5 and 18/19 March. The course covers how to maintain diesel engines and the systems within a narrowboat, such as propulsion, cooling, engine servicing and fault finding, and will be led…
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After the breach: community rallies as canal faces year of repairs

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January 28, 2026

INTRO: The devastating breach on the Llangollen Canal left boats destroyed, dozens stranded, and families displaced, but the generous response from the boating world and beyond has been heartwarming – as it is expected to take most of 2026 to reinstate the waterway. MORE than £100,000 has been raised to support the three boaters whose…
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WIN!! a year’s subscription (delivery) to Towpath Talk

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December 5, 2025

To celebrate River Canal Rescue’s 25th anniversary this year, managing director Stephanie Horton, has been giving away prizes each month. In this issue, 10 Towpath Talk readers can win a year’s free subscription, worth £22 each if paying by Direct Debit. This means you’d get Towpath Talk delivered, to you! RCR is a regular contributor to Towpath Talk, so…
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WIN! A narrowboat engine maintenance and repair book

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November 8, 2025

TO celebrate River Canal Rescue’s 25th anniversary, managing director Stephanie Horton is giving away prizes every month, throughout the year. In November, 13 Towpath Talk readers can win a copy of Stephanie’s book, Narrow Boat Engine Maintenance and Repair, worth £20 each. This practical guide details everything you need to know about how to keep…
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WIN a place on an RCR maintenance course

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October 3, 2025

To celebrate River Canal Rescue’s 25th anniversary, managing director Stephanie Horton is giving away prizes every month, throughout the year. In October, Towpath Talk readers can win a place on one of RCR’s boat and engine maintenance courses, worth £315. The two-day course covers how to maintain diesel engines and the systems within a narrowboat,…
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WIN! A year’s RCR Gold Membership

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September 8, 2025

To celebrate River Canal Rescue’s 25th anniversary, managing director Stephanie Horton is giving away prizes every month, throughout the year. In September, Towpath Talk readers can win a gold membership worth £335. The breakdown assistance and recovery package includes: vessel covered for any user or member covered on any vessel; unlimited call-outs; recovery to your nearest…
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RCR course date reminder

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August 8, 2025

River Canal Rescue has spaces on its two-day maintenance courses, running 17/18 September; 1/2, 15/16 and 29/30 October, 12/13 and 26/27 November and 10/11 December., and its engine electrics course on 10/11 September. Held at RCR’s Stafford HQ near bridge 101 on the Staffs & Worcs Canal, the boat and engine maintenance course covers how to…
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WIN! An engine service

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July 25, 2025

To celebrate River Canal Rescue’s 25th anniversary, managing director, Stephanie Horton, is giving away prizes every month, throughout the year. In August, one Towpath Talk reader can win an engine service, including labour and parts, worth £260. The service is available from September to March, when an RCR engineer will come to you and undertake:…
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