Avoiding Lock Hang Ups and Sinkings
Lock safety is one of the most important aspects of canal boating. Each year, narrowboats and hire boats run into trouble in locks, leading to costly repairs-or even total sinkings. The most common culprit?
Lock safety is one of the most important aspects of canal boating. Each year, narrowboats and hire boats run into trouble in locks, leading to costly repairs-or even total sinkings. The most common culprit?
River Canal Rescue (RCR) is warning boaters about the risks of grounding after receiving 40+ calls in a six-week period, prompting a higher than usual number of call-outs.
While the thought of winterising your narrowboat may be some way off, our seasons are becoming more extreme, which means in addition to wetter summers, the winters are likely to get colder.