Many boaters were upset and angry to find out just before Christmas that CRT is planning to close the Caen Hill flight from 9th to 15th January to carry out a “stilling test” that will result in water levels in the Long Pound dropping significantly, and that boats were being told to travel down Caen Hill to avoid being grounded.
The Floaty Boat Fund runs the Pay It Forward scheme to provide fuel for liveaboard boaters between Bath and Wootton Rivers who are struggling financially. The scheme relies on donations to the coal and fuel suppliers for this to work. If you would like to make a donation to help other liveaboard boaters to keep warm this winter, please contact:
In the early morning of Sunday 4th December, Phil’s boat caught fire and was completely gutted. Luckily with help from a brave friend, Phil and his cat got out with minor injuries only. The Floaty Boat Fund has started an appeal to help Phil get back on his feet. His boat was not comprehensively insured, only third party, so it will not be replaced by insurance. It was Phil’s idea to set up the Floaty Boat Fund in the first place. The fire was put out by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. Please give generously here:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-phil-1