Cruising the Cut Audio Newsletter August 2026

In this edition; the continued hot weather leads to official drought and multiple canal closures and restrictions. Plus the CRT want boaters' help in planning for the future.LinksNewsBoaters Survey https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/annual-boaters-survey-2026-executive-summaryBoater consultation https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boaterconsultationRestoration Plan https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/our-cause/looking-after-canals-and-rivers/canal-restoration/restoration-resources/beginners-guide-to-canal-restorationHistoric vessel register https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/registersHistoric boats for sale https://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/page/vessels-saleRecent videosVlog 406 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/07/24/vlog-406-juggernautical/Vlog 405 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/07/12/vlog-405-404-not-found/Vlog 403 https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2026/07/01/vlog-403-high-fibre/Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/Captain's Log (canal events)Standedge Tunnel https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/standedge-tunnel-and-visitor-centreWednesfield Festival https://wednesfieldcanalfestival.co.uk/Brownhills Festival https://lhcrt.org.uk/brownhills-canal-festival/Canal Trader markets https://www.rcta.org.uk/markets-festivals-and-events/#!event-listCRT events https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/events/canal-events-canal-festivals?page=8&start=2026-07-01&end=2026-07-31The Murkey Depths (archive video)Standedge Tunnel trip https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2022/07/17/vlog-272-going-underground/Crow's Nest (YouTube recommendation)https://www.youtube.com/@webuyanymotorcaravan/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.