Useful Links
Useful boating links and resources. Waterway authorities, boating organisations and marine suppliers.
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Useful Boating Resources
The following links cover the main waterway authorities, boating organisations, and safety resources that UK boat owners use most often. We have grouped them by category for convenience.
Waterway Authorities
- Canal & River Trust — manages 2,000+ miles of canals and rivers in England and Wales. Licence registration, stoppages, and mooring information.
- Environment Agency — manages navigable rivers in England including the Thames, Medway, and Great Ouse. Required for non-CRT river navigation licences.
- Scottish Canals — operates the Caledonian, Crinan, Forth & Clyde, Union, and other Scottish waterways.
- Broads Authority — manages navigation on the Norfolk Broads. The Broads operates under its own legislation separate from the CRT network.
Boating Organisations
- British Marine — trade association for the UK marine industry. Useful for finding approved marine service providers.
- Royal Yachting Association (RYA) — the national body for all recreational and small commercial craft in the UK. Courses, licences, and member resources.
- Inland Waterways Association (IWA) — campaigns for the maintenance and restoration of the UK inland waterway network.
Safety and Licensing
- Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) — vessel registration, safety equipment guidance, and commercial vessel certification.
- RNLI — the lifeboat service for UK and Irish coastal and inland waters. Seasonal safety campaigns and local advice.
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