A cruiser that recently sunk in Kelston Lock on the Bristol Avon navigation after suffering an explosion, was recovered by River Canal Rescue last Friday (5 September).

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.