A big thanks to Joel Weaver from Rotary for his presentation on plastic pollution and what we can do to help get rid of the plastic soup. The Vice Commodore, also a Rotarian is going to be working with Joel to see what we can do as a club and as individuals to help, collecting […]
Guest Speaker – Plastic in our rivers – what can we do about it
We know nature is struggling, in fact the UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world, and globally 1 million species face extinction due to the strain of climate change, pollution and other threats. Invest some of your time at the next first Friday club meeting to find out more about […]
Shakedown skills and drills for the start of the season
Start the season with your own refresher course. Article written by James Stevens for Yachting Monthly
New oil filter for Volvo KAD 32 engine. Free to anyone who wants it.
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Notice Alert
Notice Alert Selby Canal Location: Selby Swingbridge – unable to swing Starts At: Selby Swingbridge 1 Ends At: Selby Swingbridge 1 Friday 19 March 2021 11:30 until further notice Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Repair Update on 20/04/2021: Following the recent closure of Selby swing bridge, a further incident took place last Tuesday 13th April 2021 when a […]
Notice Alert – booking passage through locks
Update on 13/04/2021: As of the 12th April boaters can now book passage as normal via the lock keeper at the following locks: Boston Lock. M – 07387050967 Torksey. M: 07884238781 LL: 01427 718202 Cromwell Lock. M – 07887754485 LL – 01636 821213
Notice Alert – River Trent Nether Lock – until further notice
Notice Alert River Trent Location: River Trent Nether Lock Wednesday 7 April 2021 20:30 until further notice Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Structure failure Original message: Due to a paddle failure at Nether Lock 14, navigation is temporarily restricted. Updates to follow. You can view this notice and its map online here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/19413/river-trent-nether-lock You can […]
Summer Cruising: the best 40 UK anchorages
The clocks have changed, the sun has come out and lockdown restrictions are being tentatively eased. Summer is on it’s way. While foreign travel remains on the ‘not a chance’ list, the British coast has more than enough coves, creeks and anchorages to fill even the most adventurous of seasons. Yachting Monthly’s experts have picked […]
Easter Quiz Winner
Five teams took part in the online Quiz, although Pirate Pete disappeared at half time, whether this was caused by technical problems or the call of his Fish and Chips we don’t know. During the first half ‘Too Much Cake’ otherwise known as Robin and Karoline surged ahead, but in the second half faltered coming […]
Don’t forget this FRIDAY is the Club Online Quiz
Join the Boat Club for a fun, entertaining, self marked quiz, that will gently antifoul your brain for life post lockdown, teams of any size from 1 upwards, friends and family welcome. A couple of clues to what you should swat up on 🙂 The quiz is for social and boating members and friends, […]