The Environment Agency and the Canal and River Trust take the issue of boater safety very seriously. It is recognised that during winter months there can be additional safety considerations. Both organisations would like to remind the boating community that boaters have ownership of their mooring safety throughout the year. There can be extremes of […]

We would like to inform you that the British Rowing Team Senior trials will be taking place on Sunday 11th November and the Junior Team GB rowing trials on Saturday 17th November between 9:30am and 2.30pm on both days between Langrick and Boston. Whilst the river will not be closed to other traffic, we would be very grateful if you could […]

I am pleased to announce that the boat club have agreed to donate to the Macmillan Coffee morning that is taking place on the Marina on Friday 28th September. This worthy cause is also supported by the shops on the Marina so please attend if you can. Further information is available from the Quayside Gift […]

River Witham Location: Branston Island Monday 16 July 2018 until Sunday 30 September 2018 23:59 Type: Advice Reason: 3rd Party Works Original message: Contractors (JN Bentley) are undertaking construction works on Branston Island for a few months and require a welfare unit so be situated on the watercourse. No disruption is anticipated as a result of […]

Fossdyke Canal Starts At: Bridge 2A, Saxilby Railway Bridge Ends At: Bridge 2A, Saxilby Railway Bridge Thursday 19 July 2018 08:00 until Thursday 19 July 2018 18:00 Type: Navigation Restriction Reason: 3rd Party Works Original message: Contractors Spartan Rescue are carrying out a bridge inspection using a floating pontoon and scaffold in the watercourse. Delays will be no […]

A local pony club has contacted us looking for any old fenders or bouys which they use on horse jumps – if any member can help please contact the Boat Club

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 […]

Calling all boat club members, this Saturday 9th June is the burton waters marina boating festival with lots going on, a great family day with lots of entertainment and stalls. The boat club will have our stall set up again this year and we would be grateful if members could pop to the stall and […]

The latest boaters update is now out, including an interesting message to boaters from the CEO of the Canal and River Trust CRT Boater Update – June