Just a reminder that we have organised a Fantastic weekend of cruising, entertainment, competitions, food and drink. Closing date is 31st July so get your booking in, they need to have the full details of your boat so please get the details to Barry asap or email members@burtonwatersboatclub.co.uk Please sign up with Barry Jopson […]
Novice Skippers Weekend June 30 / July 1
The weekend program is designed to give Novice Skippers an introduction to basic safe boat handling skills under the guidance of Experienced Skippers. See the Events Page for more details and how to book
RIBER throw bag rescue line – safety issue
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 […]
Latest CRT Boaters Update Published
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
First Friday of the month
A reminder that this Friday is our club meeting night, we hope to see you there for a merry drink 7.30 for 8pm start
Canal and River Trust launch new logo
CRT have launched a new logo, with a focus on the Canals and Rivers as places you can improve your wellbeing. They certainly need to get more people engaged and demonstrate the value of the waterways, as boaters we only fund about 20% of the costs, in a couple of years time CRT will need […]
CRT Notice – River Trent
Notice Alert River Trent Starts At: Lock 15, Cromwell Lock – Top Chamber Ends At: Lock 15, Cromwell Lock – Top Chamber Friday 25 May 2018 17:00 until further notice Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Maintenance Update on 25/05/2018: The navigation is reopened at Cromwell Lock, however please allow extra time for your journey as the lock is […]
Washingborough Success
The weekend sunshine made the cruise to Washingborough a delight followed by fantastic Sunday lunch and excellent service. Check out the photos on our Gallery page. A special thank you to Patsy & Ann for organising the event and to everyone who joined in, everything was plain sailing if not a few people groggy and […]
Latest Boaters Update from the Canal and River Trust published
CRT Boaters Update