Trusted Tradespeople

We are compiling a list of people in the Anglian waterways region who are trusted to carry out boat/engine maintenance and surveys/boat safety exams. If you would like to recommend someone email camboaters.committee@gmail.com.


See the link at the top of the page or  http://www.camboaters.co.uk/p/trusted-people.html

Thanks!

Events on Midsummer Common 2013

For your diary: events authorised for Midsummer Common this year


10 March               Cambridge Half Marathon
31 March               City to City Trail Run
24-28 April             Santas Circus
2-6 May                 May Fair
1 June                   Strawberry Fair
19-24 June             Midsummer Fair
28 July                  London-Cambridge Bike Ride
6 Oct                    Town & Gown 10k run
5 Nov                    Bonfire Night

48' narrowboat for sale on the Cam

Narrowboat Lucky Duck is for sale. Here is the Apollo Duck advert: http://www.apolloduck.com/feature.phtml?id=287296. 

Summary
Lucky Duck is a 48ft traditional stern narrowboat first registered in 1986, with a reliable BMC 1.8 engine. It sleeps 2 + 2 on a sofa bed, makes a great live-aboard boat and is well adapted to coping with being away from shore power. Easy to handle and well laid out inside with a traditional 'saloon forward' layout, it would be a good starter boat for anyone looking to begin a life afloat, or enjoy some holiday cruising. All systems are in good working order.

Last out of the water July 2011, BSC until Dec 2013. Hull surveyed April 2013.

Guide Price: £27,500 ono

twitter // facebook // email // follow // any questions? // want to buy the Duck?

Nene Stoppages Update

Lock works planned for December have now been re-scheduled for the the New Year. As a consequence the work will restart on 2 Jan 13 and run to end Mar 13 with only one very small window 1-3 Mar when the whole river is open. Link to EA notice below:

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/static/documents/Leisure/121207_-_Updated_Closure_Notice_(Winter_Works_2012-13).pdf

Christmas Party

All welcome to celebrate the festive season at the Camboaters Christmas Party

Tuesday 18th December, 7pm onwards
Riverboat Georgina (will be stationary on Jubilee Gardens)

The bar will be open and there will be nibbles, but feel free to contribute any
festive food!

Nene Stoppages

The Fen waterways are effectively cut off from the rest of the Inland Waterways, from now until the end of February 2013. The Environment Agency are carrying out a series of maintenance works on five locks on the river Nene over the winter. The dates overlap such that the only gap is between 21 Dec and the 02 Jan. This would be enough time to travel the length of the river, providing it is not in flood, but at that time of year, flooding is very likely. EDIT: Weekend passage is possible by arrangement with the EA.


DETAILS

Islip - 05 Nov 2012 to 07 Dec 2012
Irthlingborough - 12 Nov 2012 to 26 Nov 2012
Ashton - 26 Nov 2012 to 21 Dec 2012
Elton - 02 Jan 2013 to 01 Feb 2013
Orton - 28 Jan 2013 to 28 Feb 2013


Due to essential maintenance work the above locks will be closed during the periods stated. 
The Agency regrets any inconvenience caused.
For further information please call the Environment Agency on 03708 506 506 
between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and ask for the Waterways Team in the 
Anglian Region.

The Nene is currently in Strong Stream Advice and navigation is not advised. Additionally, the sunken boat at Ditchford lock has yet to be rescued, and so that lock is also closed until further notice.

AGM 2012

Thanks to those who came last night, it was a good evening.
The pumpkins were lovely!

The Committee for the coming year is composed of

Chair: James T
Secretary: Amy T
Treasurer: Xina M

With:
Hannah C
Charlotte S
Ally C
Lee C
Madeleine C
Adam C
Athena W
Lee H