“ It ’ s more important than ever that we plan to ensure the long-term sustainability of our waterways so that boaters can continue enjoying them both now and in the future . With income from licensing playing an important part in the charity ’ s finances it is essential that it is spread fairly across all types of boaters as well as other income sources like property , utilities and fundraising . This is the most significant review of licensing in a generation and I welcome the fact that boaters will be helping to decide the shape of things to come .”
Diane Beddoes , Associate at Involve , added : “ We ’ re delighted to be able to help the Trust complete this important piece of work . Our brief is to apply our principles of transparency , inclusiveness and collaboration to ensure that boaters are fully involved in helping create a balanced and simple boat licensing system .”
Boat organisations in the first stage include : -
Organisation : Representing : Association of Waterway Cruising Clubs ( AWCC )
Cruising Club boaters
British Marina Inland Boating ( BMIB ) British MarineNational Community Boat Association Dutch Barge Association Historic narrow boat owners club Hotel Boat Association Inland Waterway Association ( IWA ) National Association of Boat Owners ( NABO )
Canal Businesses Trade representing all trade Charity boat owners Wide beam owners Historic narrow boat owners Hotel Boat Owners All boating segments All boating segments National Bargee Travellers Association ( NBTA ) Continuous Cruisers
Navigational Advisory Group ( Licensing & Moorings ) All boating segments
Residential Boat Owners ’ Association
Residential boaters
Roving Continuous Traders Association ( RCTA ) Roving Traders – Continuous Cruisers
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