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Boating basics including essential knowledge and techniques you need to make sure you enjoy yourselves and stay safe on the water.
HM Coastguard, the RNLI and RYA are working together to launch their water safety campaign aimed at recreational boaters
Check what safety requirements and insurance are needed to use a boat on UK rivers, canals, or at sea - boat safety certificates, safety regulations and equipment, disposing of old flares
You must follow safety regulations and check whether you need insurance if…
You may need to get a Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) certificate before you can…
You must follow international safety regulations if you’re using a boat at…
You should check what kind of insurance you need - it depends on how and…
Details of access points, events and facilities on the River Wye.
Details of moorings, bridge heights, locks and facilities for boaters on Anglian waterways.
Strong stream advice, river conditions, reach closures and restrictions affecting boaters on Anglian waterways.
People smuggling gangs will be dealt a further blow with the Prime Minister expected to launch a border security agreement with China to tackle the flow of Chinese made small boat parts.
A guide for boaters and other users of the River Thames.
River Great Ouse: bridge heights, locks, overhead power lines and facilities.
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