Rambling Boater

Just a thought on this. One of the council web sites has an interactive map where walkers can report problems with the footpaths. The good thing about that is that everyone can see what others have reported. Has CRT got a similar facility? If not, it might help them locate issues. I'm sure many of us report issues to CRT via the help line. I don't know about anyone else but I've found the help line hard work as you tend to have to repeat everything twice IF you get through to the relevant dept. I've also found they rarely phone back with feedback on the progress when promised. Edit to say could this facility be added to open canal maps?

Ryan (of Jules Fuels) who does the supply boat North of Stoke Bruerne and some of the Oxford canal, sent a text out saying he can't deliver North of Long Buckby due to the unplanned CRT stoppage. Apparently the pending issue was reported to CRT over a year ago. So, many boaters may have a problem getting supplies not to mention the damage to buisnesses and navigational problems for those in the area. On a plus note, I'm seeing lots of boats out now, so hopefully any issues will get reported to CRT. The petition above is a good way to vent concerns if you thing the infrastructure is getting worse and think CRT aren't doing enough.

I don't think that's true anymore judging by the CRT Charitable Object.That's the problem. If you look at other petitions against CRT, some with more than 1000 signatures, most have nothing to do with boating or navigation. CRT have been very clever at turning the canals into a public park rather than a navigation. TBH, I'm not sure what we as boaters can do about it. The NBTA don't really support the navigational needs and I don't see much happening from other boating organisations. Maybe a petition is a start unless you have any other ideas?