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Directory of Boating Associations and Societies

UK Inland Waterways Boating Associations generally look after boaters interests

Looking after boaters interests with regards to subjects like:

The Safety on Britain’s canals, rivers, connecting lakes and lochs; Matters relating to the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS); Legal Matters relating to Boat Licensing - Rallies etc; Monitoring adequate home base moorings at reasonable costs and the availability of adequate visitor moorings, adequate touring / leisure moorings & hook up facilitates; Acceptable lock manning levels & timing; Adequate inland waterways staffing & maintenance; Help & Advice on general navigation & boating issues.

The Inland Waterways Association (IWA)

www.Waterways.org.uk - Tel: 01923 711114

IWA is a national charity run by volunteers. Having over 17,500 members whose interests include boating, towing path walking, industrial archaeology, nature conservation and many other activities associated with the inland waterways.

Their Vision is of a widely-appreciated and well-maintained network of inland waterways available for the benefit of all. Their purpose and mission is to ensure the inland waterways of England and Wales are restored and maintained to the best possible standards, and kept accessible for the benefit of all people. To advocate the restoration, conservation, good maintenance and sensitive development of the inland waterways of England and Wales, including the structures and buildings of the waterways that are an integral part of the waterway environment.