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Marina-focussed consultancy launches
Two long-standing waterways business figures have launched a consultancy advising on a new approach to the inland marina market.
John Eads and Mick Bettesworth have…
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Beta Marine launches 40th Anniversary Challenge
Has your boat got the oldest working narrowboat engine?
Beta Marine is teaming up with the Crick Boat Show and Waterways World to celebrate its…
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Reopening date announced for Llangollen
Boaters on the Llangollen Canal, and the inland hire-boat industry especially, will be relieved to hear the Canal & River Trust has announced a reopening…
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Dredging begins at Gloucester Docks
Dredging is finally underway at Gloucester Docks, after the worst siltation in many years (WW December 2026). The Canal & River Trust has doubled funds…
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Advice
Winter risks
Emma Ratcliff, Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial
Simple steps to help prevent common insurance claims over the winter months
As the nights draw in and winter approaches, your inland waterways business faces additional risks. From frozen pipes and storm damage to slips, theft and flooding, a relatively minor incident can quickly escalate into a costly insurance claim and significant business disruption.…
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Product News
Keelz brings boat management inland
Keelz is a new computer app that aims to take the paperwork and guesswork out of boat ownership, bringing maintenance…
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Compact tools
HOTO might be described as the Apple or Dyson of domestic tools, with a range of modern gadgets that place…
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Portable power system
Power specialist Anker has launched the Solix S2000 Portable Power Station, a rechargeable 2kWh battery unit capable of delivering 1,500W…
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Acoustic imaging camera
It isn’t often that we see a gadget that we want before we even know why we want it. But…
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