Blow by Blow productions

BWBC are now Bronze Sponsors of Blow by Blow Productions and as such we get these updates from Andy Blow. We have added a page to our website to promote such a good cause and great videos We all recently enjoyed a presentation by them at one of our last meetings prior to the lockdown. […]

CRT – Coronavirus & boating update, 11 May 2020

Coronavirus & boating update, 11 May 2020 Hello Barry, With the Government announcing a first step in lifting restrictions on outdoor activities, and allowing people to drive to spend time outdoors with members of the same household, from Wednesday, the Trust is lifting any remaining restrictions on boat owners visiting their boats though the Trust advises against travelling long […]

CRT – Update

Coronavirus & boating update, 7 May 2020 Hello Barry, I’m getting in touch to give you an update on the Boat Safety Scheme – you’ll find this below. With a long weekend ahead, and fine weather forecasted, please remember that the Government’s instruction to stay at home is still in force. The Prime Minister is expected to make an announcement […]

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Membership Reminder Deal 2020/21

Thank you to all our members that have renewed their membership for 2020 and particularly to all our new members, welcome to the BWBC. Unfortunately, Coronavirus has scuppered all our plans for club nights, cruises and other events for the foreseeable future, however, not to be defeated, we have a deal for those who are […]

COVID-19 News Boat Safety Scheme Examinations Temporary Suspension

Following the most recent announcement from the Prime Minister regarding the UK’s response to the coronavirus crisis, the joint owners of the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) are allowing a temporary extension to safety certificates for those craft requiring an examination in the period until the 14th April. Any future change will be reviewed in respect […]

Boating update from Canal River Trust

Coronavirus and boating update Following the most recent announcement from the Prime Minister regarding the UK’s response to the coronavirus crisis, we are asking leisure boaters to stop all non-essential travel. As a result, and to help those who live-aboard (along with those who would need to travel to their boat in order to move […]

BWBC announcement

The BWBC committee have agreed on the following . A message from the Commodore: “Following Government advice to keep us all well it is with regret that we are cancelling all club events to the end of June starting with and including the Fitting Out Supper on the 28 March 2020. Should the advice change […]

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Events update

Check out the updates to the events planned for April. 3rd April boating game 18th April Blessing of the boats  

Newark Flood Gates open

Notice Alert River Trent Location: Newark Flood Gates, Newark, River Trent Starts At: Newark Basin Flood Gates Ends At: Lock 13, Newark Town Lock Saturday 15 February 2020 12:00 until Thursday 5 March 2020 Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Water resources Update on 05/03/2020: The water levels have come down, and we have now been able to open Newark […]

Friday 6th March – Guest Speaker

Please note that this Friday is our first Friday club night and we have a guest speaker talking about the history of the Brayford pool and Mary Gordon.  Remember guests are welcome and it would be great to have a nice crowd for the person taking the time with us on this subject. Look forward […]