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Here I post articles, from time to time, that may be of general interest to our clientele and the boating fraternity at large. I'm not always too politically correct and the content is very much my own 'take on things'.

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British Waterways (Scotland) - The Transition from a Scottish Perspective: (Dec 11) Anyone following the canals in the UK will know that come April, 2012, British Waterways in England and Wales is changing from a government owned organisation to a Charitable Trust - it will become the Canal and River Trust. Some may not be aware that here, north of the border, 'British Waterways will remain a government controlled organisation (although they may change their name at some stage). The big difference will be, of course, that come April British Waterways in Scotland will be a wholly Scottish organisation freed from any shackles imposed from the south.

Having now commercially operated Willow on both sides of the border, I feel we can now make some comparisons between the way the 'navigation authority' has been perceived on each side of the border - And from a Scottish perspective what does the future hold?? ....... More on this at the blog click here.


Bio Fuel and the Diesel Bug: (Dec'11) According to an article in the December issue of Towpath Talk, 25% of breakdowns on the English canal network last year were through "Fuel Issues and Contamination". Be very aware that Red Diesel on the English canal network can contain approx 7% Bio Diesel, and the finger is being pointed that the dreaded diesel bug thrives where bio diesel is present (apparently its all to do with the water produced by the bio diesel providing the right environment for the stuff to grow). ....... More on this at the blog click here.

Bio Fuel and the Diesel Bug: (Dec'11) - International Follow-up: More on the problems caused by bio-fuel and the diesel bug - but as they effect boaters outwith the UK. We are looking for input from folk from other countries ....... More on this at the blog click here.

More articles to come ....

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