Notice Alert River Trent Starts At: Lock 14, Newark Nether Lock Ends At: Lock 14, Newark Nether Lock Thursday 19 July 2018 13:00 until further notice Type: Advice Reason: Information Original message: Due to past issues with anti-social behaviour at Nether Lock, it was decided that the facilities will only be open between 9:30am and 5:30pm, when our […]

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 […]

Notice Alert River Witham Location: Near Boston Lock Monday 2 July 2018 until further notice Type: Advice Reason: 3rd Party Works Original message: The works for the Boston Barrier project have finally started. This project is being carried out by contractors on behalf of the Environment Agency. These works will mean a steady increase in […]

It has recently been brought to our attention by one of our members, that there are some irresponsible small boaters who are ignoring the speed limit on the Fossdyke. The rules on speed limits (4mph on the Fossdyke) are there not just to protect the canal banks from erosion but also to protect the wildlife […]

Notice Alert River Trent Location: Knaith Rack Tuesday 26 June 2018 08:00 until further notice Type: Advice Reason: Information Original message: Boaters are advised that there is a sunken boat near Knaith Rack on the River Trent, which runs along Gainsborough Road. The boat is not blocking the navigation, but please proceed with care.

River Trent Starts At: Lock 8, Holme Lock Ends At: Lock 8, Holme Lock Friday 15 June 2018 until Friday 29 June 2018 16:00 Type: Advice Reason: Maintenance Update on 22/06/2018: Our electricians will be on site on Friday 29th June at 4:30am.  They will be carrying out the essential maintenance work to fix Lock Gate 1 […]

River Witham Location: Lincoln Eastern Bypass Monday 25 June 2018 until Monday 30 March 2020 23:59 Type: Advice Reason: 3rd Party Works Original message: Contractors (Galliford Try) are undertaking construction of a new bypass around Lincoln for the next two years. All boat traffic should take caution when passing and abide by the contractors’ advice, this […]

Fossdyke Canal Starts At: Bridge 2A, Saxilby Railway Bridge Ends At: Bridge 3A, Saxilby Moorings Footbridge Saturday 23 June 2018 13:00 until Saturday 23 June 2018 17:00 Type: Event Original message: A family fun event, organised by Saxilby with Ingleby Parish Council is planned for Saturday June 23rd on the Fossdyke Canal. The event will consist of both water […]

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 […]