Towpath Talk

Call for Towpath Talk readers to share photos of canal life in isolation

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Shannon Butcher

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March 27, 2020

We are experiencing unprecedented times on our waterways as we all strive to support the national effort to keep people safe. While the towpaths remain open, use of them should now be strictly limited; no fishing is allowed until further notice; the public are being asked to avoid any stretches with boats moored alongside; and…
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NABO request extensions on expiring BSS certifications

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Shannon Butcher

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March 20, 2020

The National Association of Boat Owners Council has recently contacted the Boat Safety Scheme in an effort to request extensions on expiring BSS certifications. They argue that, in the present circumstances, an extension of three months in the first instance on expiring BSS certifications would be justified. With many boaters having to self-isolate or commit…
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Book review: “A Delight for all Boaters”

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Shannon Butcher

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March 17, 2020

“WHAT a wonderful surprise I had when starting to read We Don’t Go Far But We Do See Life,” said reviewer, Les Heath. “Author Keith Harris had been musical director of the annual festival at Saul, dubbed Folk On The Water. I was there with my boat in 2006 when 12,000 people attended and £50,000…
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