In this edition, huge news about the future of licensing for canal boats, especially relevant to those who cruise continuously without a home mooring. Plus, where in the world are you listening.. can you beat an Australia's desert?

Links

CRT Commission report https://tinyurl.com/crt-commission-report

CRT response https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/endorsing-the-boat-licence-commissions-report

Licence prices https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/LicencePrices

Narrowboat Pirate https://www.youtube.com/@TheNarrowboatPirate

Anderton Boat Lift repairs https://tinyurl.com/crt-andertonboatlift2027

Electrika show https://electrika.uk/

British Marine Awards https://www.britishmarine.co.uk/news/2025/november/british-marine-announces-first-winners-all-new-british-marine-sector-association-awards-programme

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In this episode: sad news about a canal legend plus updates on the current state of the water shortages across the canal network.

Links

Prunella Scales https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/28/fawlty-towers-actor-prunella-scales-dies-at-the-age-of-93


CRT stoppages https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

CRT Water FAQ https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/managing-our-water/drought/water-management-faqs

Licensing commission https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/commission-to-review-future-framework-for-boat-licensing

Facilities changes https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-9-oct-2025#customer-service-facilities-what-you-need-to-know

CRT Annual Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/annual-report-and-accounts

Canal crocodile https://news.sky.com/story/police-in-derbyshire-solve-mystery-of-crocodile-found-in-canal-13452117

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380 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/10/11/vlog-380-the-best-laid-plans/
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RCTA Directory https://www.rcta.org.uk/directory/

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In this episode, the continuing drought conditions (despite some rain) are causing potential havoc for many boaters, made worse by the impending winter closures for regular maintenance. Plus the usual update on what's going on on my YouTube channel.

Links

CRT drought poll https://tinyurl.com/crtdrought

CRT winter closures https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

Vlog 379A (Gentian) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/09/20/vlog-379a-and-mondays/

Vlog 378 (Twiggy) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/09/09/vlog-378-wood-it-fit/

Vlog 377 (Twiggy) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/08/30/vlog-377-mind-the-gap/

Tip jar https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/

Book a canal holiday! https://canalboatholidays.co.uk/referral/cruisingthecut

Wreyland's failed BSS https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/11/18/vlog-252-reg-prescott/

BoatBusters on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@boatbusters

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