Monday, October 21, 2013
New Community Noticeboard
The new Community Notice Board is now up in the pump out operation/cassette disposal block on Jesus Green. Feel free to use it for your own small ads / notices that would be of interest to boaters!
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Riverside Consultation Report
Riverside Consultation
The report from the consultants about Riverside has now been published on the Council’s website. It seems that there is a general feeling that boats should be allowed to stay.
Exactly how that will fit in with the existing mooring scheme and the waiting list, as well as the Health and Safety aspect of access remains to be seen.
https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/riverside-mooring-options-consultation
The Council will be discussing the issue at a public meeting on the 8th October in the Guildhall from 5pm
https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/riverside-mooring-options-consultation
The Council will be discussing the issue at a public meeting on the 8th October in the Guildhall from 5pm
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Guide to the Cambridge Backs
Between October and March, powered boats are permitted to navigate the Cambridge "Backs", by arrangement with the Connservancy.
Camboaters (in collaboration with the Conservancy) have produced a comprehensive guide to navigating the Backs in a powered boat, which can be downloaded or read online:
Read Online
Download
Camboaters (in collaboration with the Conservancy) have produced a comprehensive guide to navigating the Backs in a powered boat, which can be downloaded or read online:
Read Online
Download

Monday, August 19, 2013
Summer Newsletter 2013
Hi all
Here's the link to the electronic version of the latest newsletter, including details about the next social - a BBQ on August 30th, and a handy guide to the blades colours of the river Cam rowing clubs!
http://issuu.com/camboaters/docs/camboaters_newsletter_summer_2013
Paper versions will be dropping into boats this week.
Here's the link to the electronic version of the latest newsletter, including details about the next social - a BBQ on August 30th, and a handy guide to the blades colours of the river Cam rowing clubs!
http://issuu.com/camboaters/docs/camboaters_newsletter_summer_2013
Paper versions will be dropping into boats this week.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Notes on Meeting with Cam Conservancy/City Council 4/7/13
Navigation Issues
Issue of boats moored blocking access to waterpoints. The new sign is up but seems to have had little effect. The gap between the railings and the Waterpoint on Stourbridge is consistently full, making it difficult for boats to wait for water. We stressed that because this is a navigation issue, both the Cam Con and the Council should make efforts to deal with it. The enforcement officers are continuing to tackle this issue
"Rosie" using waterpoint for pick up of passengers. They do have permission for this but boaters needing access to the waterpoint have priority, and the trip boat must to move up if boats need the waterpoint. We asked about trimming back the Crack Willow near the Jesus Green waterpoint such that it is no longer dangerous to moor under.
Issue of boats moored blocking access to waterpoints. The new sign is up but seems to have had little effect. The gap between the railings and the Waterpoint on Stourbridge is consistently full, making it difficult for boats to wait for water. We stressed that because this is a navigation issue, both the Cam Con and the Council should make efforts to deal with it. The enforcement officers are continuing to tackle this issue
"Rosie" using waterpoint for pick up of passengers. They do have permission for this but boaters needing access to the waterpoint have priority, and the trip boat must to move up if boats need the waterpoint. We asked about trimming back the Crack Willow near the Jesus Green waterpoint such that it is no longer dangerous to moor under.
Moorings
Several boats have left following the crack-down on unlived on boats, but the exact details of these and the negotiations ongoing with some boaters are private matters and the Council will not divulge details. The biggest issue to come out of the meeting was the fact that the mooring waiting list is frozen, until the Railings issue has been decided upon. This is because one of the consultation options is to give Railings boats moorings on the Commons, and they want to make sure they have space to do this should it be the preferred option. UPDATE: We believe that this move is premature and pre-empts a decision which has not yet been made. Cllr O'Reilly is going to be taking this matter forwards with the other Councillors for us and I will post any updates here and elsewhere.
Riverside/Railings moorings Consultation
The Consultants have yet to report back on this - we expect to hear the results at the October Environment Scrutiny Committee Meeting.
Waterways Chaplaincy
The Waterways Chaplaincy started in the St Albans area but has expanded significantly since then. It is a strictly non-evangelical (i.e no preaching) group who minister to the needs of the boating community, as objective but informed people who can help those in need get access to services or just provide a sympathetic ear. The scheme has been very successful and well received by boaters on the Grand Union and the Rivers Lee and Stort. Currently our nearest chaplain is based in Huntingdon, but there is a possibility that we will get one for the Cambridge area.
River Festival 2014
We really hope that this will go ahead next year. Various other groups eg Cam Valley Forum are interested in helping organise. Our next meeting will be the first week in September.
If there are
any issues you would like us to bring up at the next Council meeting, or at our
meetings with the Cam Conservators or the River User Group meetings, do let us
know.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
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!
See the link at the top of the page or http://www.camboaters.co.uk/p/trusted-people.html
Thanks!
Friday, January 25, 2013
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
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
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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
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
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