Archive for May, 2020
Saturday, May 23rd, 2020
The Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) has announced that boat safety examinations can now resume for most boat owners, but they will happen in a ‘new normal’ framework based on the latest Government guidance.
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Tags: Boat Safety examinations, Boat Safety Scheme, Coronavirus, insurance, licensing, safety, self-isolation, shielding
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Thursday, May 14th, 2020
CRT has announced a phased return to navigation in England with short day trips permitted from 13th May 2020. From 23rd May, enforcement of the 14-day rule will resume and visitor moorings will revert to summer time limits.
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Tags: 14 day rule, angling, Canal and River Trust, canoeing, continuous cruising, Coronavirus, Covid-19, liveaboards, paddleboarding, rowing, social distancing, visitor moorings
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
Yesterday (11th May 2020) CRT announced that the suspension of all but essential boat movements would continue until 23rd May. Visitor moorings can continue to be used for 14 days where this applies.
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Tags: 14 day rule, angling, Canal and River Trust, canoeing, continuous cruising, Coronavirus, Covid-19, liveaboards, paddleboarding, visitor moorings
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Saturday, May 9th, 2020
Whilst it has not yet been possible to set up dedicated support for liveaboard boaters on the eastern K&A during the coronavirus lockdown, there are some land based community support groups in that operate from Great Bedwyn eastwards.
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Tags: continuous cruising, Coronavirus, eastern K&A, Great Bedwyn, Hungerford, liveaboards, lockdown, support, West Berkshire Council
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Saturday, May 9th, 2020
Many liveaboard boaters have been impacted financially by the current coronavirus crisis, and having to spend hours on hold to claim Universal Credit by phone or having online claim pages time out is causing extra stress. Waterways Chaplain Susan Stapleton is offering a Boater Benefits Telephone Surgery for liveaboards on the K&A who need support and advice with their claim.
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Tags: continuous cruising, liveaboards, Universal Credit, Waterways Chaplaincy, welfare benefits
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Saturday, May 9th, 2020
Local liveaboards, waterway businesses and charities have joined together to keep supplies going to boaters during the coronavirus lockdown, including an extension of the Pay It Forward scheme where you can donate to cover the cost of fuel or food for someone who is struggling financially.
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Tags: canal ministries, chandlery, coal and diesel boats, Coronavirus, Floaty Boat Fund, food, Frederick the Fuel Boat, fruit and veg box, fuel, liveaboards, nb Litania, Ozzie Fuel Boat, Pay It Forward, the Barge Inn Honeystreet, The Boatyard Hilperton
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