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Boating FAQs


How to licence your new boat, where to find stoppages and other answers to the questions we're most frequently asked by boaters.

Q. I need to licence my new craft. How can I go about doing this?
A. As you are the new owner you are required to fill out a new application form. These can be downloaded from our useful downloads page. Alternatively, click on useful downloads link on the homepage.

Q. I am going cruising and need to know if there are any stoppages en route.
A. You can look up stoppages by going to our stoppages page. These are updated regularly.

Q. Why can’t I find a Boaters Guide for the Bridgewater Canal?
A. Unfortunately we can only provide Boaters’ Guides for navigations that are owned by British Waterways in England and Wales at the current time. The Scottish waterways are covered by the Skippers' Guides.

Q. How do I sign up to the Boaters' Update?
A. To sign up for your free monthly e-newsletter, simply go to our registration page. Read the latest Boaters' Update.

Q. I have subscribed to stoppage alerts for a particular waterway and now want to receive them for a different waterway. What should I do?
A. Email your details to either feedback@waterscape.com or editor@waterscape.com.

Q. Your maps are useful but why is there no scale shown?
A. There is a scale but it is hidden below the fold of the page. Scroll down and look underneath the zoom in/zoom out buttons.

Last updated: 14/11/2011