Author Archive: Peter Crutchfield

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Boat Club BBQ

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Great night BBQ. Lots of new members came along so it was a great opportunity to meet up and make new friends. Thanks everyone.

Aggressive boat in Lincoln – message from the Commodore

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It has been reported that there is a boat at the end of the residential moorings as you go into Lincoln (just past Bridge 2), which is being particularly aggressive towards boaters who are, in their opinion, exceeding the speed limit. Members are reminded that the speed limit on the Fossdyke is 4mph which reduces […]

Experienced Skippers we need you.

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Are you an experienced skipper? Would you be willing to share your knowledge and give guidance to less experienced BWBC members? Can you help at the Novice Skippers Weekend on June 30 – July 1? If so please email Kieth our Vice Commodore via training@burtonwatersboatclub.org.uk Details of the weekend can be found here :- Novice […]

Novice Skippers Weekend June 30 / July 1

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The weekend program is designed to give Novice Skippers an introduction to basic safe boat handling skills under the guidance of Experienced Skippers. See the Events Page for more details and how to book

RIBER throw bag rescue line – safety issue

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RIBER throw lines have failed during rescues (fortunately during a manoverboard rescue exercise rather than a real emergency) If you have a RIBER throw line you should read this report from the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB). Failure of a throw bag rescue line THE MIAB are recommending that all Throw Lines are checked as […]

Canal and River Trust launch new logo

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CRT have launched a new logo, with a focus on the Canals and Rivers as places you can improve your wellbeing. They certainly need to get more people engaged and demonstrate the value of the waterways, as boaters we only fund about 20% of the costs, in a couple of years time CRT will need […]