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BBC News
6 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Boaters stuck at Foxton Locks due to low water levels
Boaters stuck at Foxton Locks due to low water levels fear it could be months before the site Canal and River Trust confirmed that the Grade II-listed site, near Market Harborough, was temporarily closed on 29 July and some boats are now stuck in the bottom trust said the decision to temporarily shut the site, which lies within the 34-mile closed stretch of the Grand Union Canal, "had not been taken lightly".Alan Bath and his partner, Christina, are among those caught in the close and said they have noticed a visible drop in water levels. "There's no more water coming into the system," said Mr Bath."We are short of food and cans of beer but we are making the best of it." The Canal and River Trust said the network was feeling the effects of one of the "driest springs on record".Visitors are still welcome at Foxton Locks with businesses open and a summer programme of events still going Basington, 56, who works at the lock's local cafe, said he was already noticing a difference in footfall."Customers come to Foxton Locks to see the boats moving up and down and predominantly August is one of our busiest times of the year," said Mr Basington."We have noticed visitor levels have definitely fallen."Nearby at Union Wharf, Charlie Yole hires out narrowboats. Due to the closure, Mr Yole said he has had to move boats to moorings at the top of Foxton Locks at an extra cost so holidaymakers have a longer stretch of canal to enjoy."Generally the marina would be very busy this time of year," said Mr Yole."Boaters would come down and pay to use the mooring here and the facilities, so unfortunately that means there is a lack of income to us and the local area." The closure is place from Watford Lock 1 to Kings Lock 38 with a review of the ongoing situation expected on 29 August, according to the the locks will allow adequate water levels to be maintained to keep boats afloat, protect the wildlife in the canal and "safeguard the canal infrastructure", the charity said."With insufficient rainfall and reservoir holdings dwindling, we've had to temporarily close Foxton Locks to boats," a spokesperson said."Despite a few heavy downpours recently, we need sustained rain to top up the reservoirs that feed the canals. But, as soon as water levels allow, we'll get them back open."They said they were grateful for boaters' support and patience. "In the meantime, we're making the best of the situation to bring forward planned repairs at Foxton which will make the locks more resilient and minimise disruption to boaters later in the year," the spokesperson added.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Florida boaters' rights to be protected with Boater Freedom Act
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida State Senator Jay Trumbull has filed Senate Bill 1388, establishing the Boater Freedom Act to protect the rights of Florida Boaters. This act protects boaters by prohibiting Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers from stopping boats for inspections without probable cause. 'Governor DeSantis and the Legislature have built a state that promotes and protects freedom and individual liberty, and those principles should extend to Florida's waters and our responsible boating community,' Senator Trumbull said. SB 1388 prohibits officers from boarding any vessel in Florida unless the officer has probable cause or knowledge to believe a violation has occurred or is occurring, officials wrote. Panama City man found guilty of trafficking over 1,400 grams of meth 'Florida fishermen and recreational boaters should not be randomly subjected to stops and searches when the vast majority are simply trying to enjoy a day on the beautiful waters of our great state and are not doing anything wrong. While our law enforcement officers have good intentions, this current practice, which allows them to stop and inspect any boat without cause, is infringing on the rights of Florida boaters. Too often I have heard about, or myself experienced, boats being stopped multiple times in one outing. The Boater Freedom Act will put an end to this misguided practice and ensure the Free State of Florida extends to our waterways,' Trumbull added. Under SB 1388, probable cause would not include any actions to make a safety or marine sanitation equipment inspection. The bill also establishes that safety and marine sanitation equipment requirement violations may only be considered a secondary offense. Additionally, the bill creates the 'Florida Freedom Boater' decal, which is issued at the time of registration or renewal. This safety decal signifies that the vessel complies with application safety equipment carriage and use requirements. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
