A good sailor learns from experience, or better, from the experiences of others. Theo Stocker looks back to see what seamanship and safety lessons we can take from this year’s events Read the Article Here
Torksey lock opening times published
See the opening times on our notice board
River Witham Notice
Navigation: Open, Towpath: Open River Witham Location: Lock 1, Stamp End Lock, Lincoln, River Witham Starts At: Bridge 4 Ends At: Bridge 7 Update on 23/12/2019: After discussion with our contractors, it has been decided to defer the implementation phase of the refurbishment of the guillotine gate at Stamp End Lock until winter 2020/21. This closure is therefore […]
What makes a great skipper?
The 4 hallmarks of a great skipper Is it the ability to pull off impressive feats of seamanship and come alongside with aplomb that makes the best skippers? Or does it have more to do with navigating the rocky coastline of interpersonal relationships within the narrow confines of a small yacht at the mercy of […]
Check out the latest social photos
The boat club has been busy having fun, take a look at the latest photos from our social evenings here
Remember CO Alarms are now compulsory
From April 2019 it became compulsory to have a CO alarm fitted to pass the Boat Safety Examination. But don’t wait until your next BSS Exam, fit a CO alarm this winter before you go cruising in 2020. CO is the silent killer, first making you sleepy then killing you. Like the couple on the […]
Does your Boat Safety Examiner have insurance?
At the recent Association of Waterways Cruising Clubs meeting, we were informed that the Boat Safety Scheme have not been checking that the examiners they authorise to issue certificates are insured, and a number of boaters had had issues with uninsured examiners. You should always ask your examiner for evidence that they have appropriate insurance […]
Urgent Notice – no travelling along Fossdyke and Witham
Notice Alert Location: Between Torksey Lock and Boston Lock Intersection of: Lock 1, Torksey Lock to Lock 1, Torksey Lock on Fossdyke Canal and Lock 4, Boston Lock to Lock 4, Boston Lock on River Witham Thursday 28 November 2019 until further notice Type: Navigation Restriction Reason: Water resources Original message: Due to the […]
New Guidelines on filling up your water tanks and hosing down
New guidelines have been issued on how to use water facilities safety in marinas, boatyards, sailing centres, canals and other inland waterways. The new best practice document aims to make water use at marinas safer. Credit: RYA New guidelines have been issued on how to use water facilities safety in marinas, boatyards, sailing centres, canals […]