River Mersey

  • Flotilla finally conquers the Mersey

    Flotilla finally conquers the Mersey

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    After many delays and disappointments, two boats from the Fund Britain’s Waterways flotilla finally made the passage across the Mersey to Liverpool Docks. STEVE Burt reports: “There were three boats in the convoy. We (Steve and Fiona on Lutra) were the middle boat, with White Butterfly (Paul, Bev and Carter the dog) behind us. The…

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  • ‘Boaters deserve better – it’s time to act’

    ‘Boaters deserve better – it’s time to act’

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    NABO general secretary Peter Braybrook comments on some more topical issues. I CONFESS: I am not a boater any more. I am still a boat owner, but this year our boat has only moved to turn it round to wash the other side. We planned to cruise the Kennet & Avon this summer as we…

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