Cummins is launching its new QSK38 Stage V power solution – more commonly known as an engine – for vessels operating on European inland waterways. The Stage V certified QSK38 delivers 1400 hp (1044 kW) at 1800 rpm. Cédric Merveillaud, a Cummins director, says its the newest addition for the company’s next-generation engines. It’s been […]
Britain’s canals and riverways are falling into disrepair. Funding is urgently needed. And what better way to make a splash than sailing a flotilla to the heart of government? Inland waterways campaign group, Fund Britain’s Waterways, has taken its message to Westminster. On Wednesday (08 May) a 20-strong flotilla called on the government to safeguard […]
Britain’s network of canals and navigable rivers is deteriorating because of inadequate funding, says a coalition of organisations campaigning for urgent government action. Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW), a coalition of organisations representing hundreds of thousands of users and supporters of inland waterways, is campaigning for national and local government to act now and protect the […]
Coast to Canal, is a new two-part fly-on-the-wall video series featuring narrow boating YouTube stars Fran and Rich from Floating Our Boat, and round-the-world yachtswoman Dee Caffari. The first episode can be viewed below. Boat insurer Haven Knox-Johnston is launching the documentary series, which charts Dee’s maiden voyage on the Grand Union Canal in Leicestershire […]
Inland marine breakdown and recovery service, River Canal Rescue (RCR), is launching River Coastal Rescue in Perth, Australia. The UK breakdown company will launch the new Australian enterprise in Q3 2022. RCR managing director, Stephanie Horton, says: “Australia has a national volunteer-led organisation called Sea Rescue, whose priority is to respond to emergency and life-threatening call-outs. Boaters […]
Inland waterway businesses and boats owners are coming together to help the newly-established Forces Vets Afloat Project restore a boat so it can be used and enjoyed by British veterans. Founder and boat owner Andy Flint set up the project in July 2021 and, with the support of River Canal Rescue (RCR), Ballinger Towage Services, […]
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has responded to an Environmental Agency (EA) consultation that sought views on boat registration charges along its extensive inland waterways. The consultation ‘Boat registration charges proposals from 01 January 2022’ opened in June and closed yesterday. The consultation from the EA proposed a revised boat registration charging framework and a […]
The Canal & River Trust (CRT) has convened a new Cultural Heritage Advisory Group. The group will support the CRT in combining effective conservation and interpretation of the build and cultural heritage of the waterways, promoting their use, enjoyment and value for wellbeing. It will provide the CRT’s management with specialist advice and guidance. Eight […]
The Inland Waterways Association has appointed Phil Hornsey as its new chief executive. He joins IWA today (8Feb2021). Hornsey is an experienced leader with a strong strategic, development and marketing background, he has a 20-year career across corporate and not-for-profit sectors. As director of membership & community at British Rowing, Hornsey led the national delivery […]
The Canal & River Trust (CRT) will benefit from £2 million funding towards the many climate action and sustainability challenges its historic waterways face across England & Wales, and to support the charity in its contribution to mitigating the impacts of climate change. The funding comes as part of People’s Postcode Lottery’s recently announced Postcode Climate Challenge initiative. The […]
Responding to increased demand for berthing, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems has designed and manufactured a 33-berth extension to the popular Newark Marina. Situated on a non-tidal section of the River Trent, Newark Marina’s expansion has not been without its challenges. Extensive flooding, buried vehicles and the ongoing pandemic have caused disruption to the realisation of Managing Director […]