This weekend will see a number of events around the country campaigning for adequate funding for our inland waterways. Which one are you attending? #FundBritainsWaterways #KeepCanalsAlive

Following on from the weekend's boat related oil pollution incident please take time to read this essential information from Boat Safety Scheme. Thank you.

So who watched yesterday and who's tuning into #NarrowEscapes tonight at 4pm? Has anyone already binge watched all of these week's episodes online? Today's episode visits Anderton Boat Lift & Visitor Centre

If you're coming to the #CrickBoatShow this year don't miss the opportunity to hear about the challenges of maintaining a 200-year-old waterway from our very own Dean Davies and John Ward! From lock gates to dredging, embankments, culverts and more. ow.ly/wQBw50RrIqw

Going #boating ? Check the condition of the alternator belt - if it’s worn, get it replaced. Don't forget to carry a spare. Find more helpful tips on our website ow.ly/CH5850NLnl7 #BoatLife #BoatMaintenance

Passage through some tunnels needs to be pre-booked. If you have a boat licensing account, please go to our licensing portal and select 'book passage'. ow.ly/bev850O7wXp

Following a couple of recent boat fires we'd like to remind everyone that it's a good idea to have smoke alarms as well as carbon monoxide alarms. There's fire safety advice available on the Boat Safety Scheme website here ow.ly/IpbZ50RryGn If there's a fire get out, stay out.

Whatever you're looking for, find it at #CrickBoatShow . With boats on display, specialist brokerage companies, marinas, insurance, finance, and all the boating equipment you need it's your one stop #boating shopping weekend. Get your tickets now ow.ly/GaNF50RrB6v

Fund Britain's Waterways campaign reaches Hemel hemeltoday.co.uk/community/fund…

As the weather improves the cut is getting busier and we are getting more complaints about bad boating behaviour. In our last #BoatersUpdate we summarised all the key points that make life better for everyone. ow.ly/pCjh50Rryk0 Do please have a read to refresh your memory.

Great portrait here of Jules and Richard of Jules Fuels by Kev Maslin - with April having been sold cold those fuel boats have been busy keeping us topped with fuel to stay warm.

Lovely photo from Watford Locks yesterday. Hello Watts Onboard 👋

Good morning #boaters ! There's that yellow thing making the sky look blue again, the birds are singing and it looks like another perfect day for #boating . Hope you all have a fabulous day. Good morning David_Suchet 👋😃

The bright lights of #Birmingham , definitely a destination you should visit by boat. Thanks for sharing BCN Society. Hope you all have a good evening.
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Looks like our Scottish Canals friends had a great party at the weekend celebrating the Kelpie's 10th birthday.
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Some great Trent & Mersey cruise photos here from Book Lover
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For us it's the opportunity to observe nature and just enjoy being in the moment as you glide by on a moving boat. It's not quite the same when not on a moving a boat. The moving boat bit makes it super special. What do you think?
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Protect the environment whilst #boating . Keep your speed down to protect banks and wildlife. Avoid pollution, do not pump out oily bilges. Avoid spilling fuel. Find out more in our video ow.ly/7URz50NHQn3

We are thrilled to be featuring in #NarrowEscapes , a new @channel4 show following the lives of people from all walks of life, as they travel, live and work from narrowboats, across the waterways of the UK!

Episodes start TODAY, airing on weekdays at 4pm. 🕓 Or stream online.