Newbie to canal laws regarding 'public moorings'

[Happy Dayz]

Hi all,
We bought our 23 ft canal cruiser last year, worked tirelessly bringing it up to some sort of acceptable scratch, had the BBS test all ok.

we have done a few overnighters while home moored as pre-tests, proved wise as some things needed altering. We have also practiced operating a few locks.

Now we are ready to go further upstream, likely after bank holiday due to expected overcrowded of mooring spots.

We are on the River Lee, we see many boats tied to the banks, and there are long stretches of un-occupied banks that have no signage other than bridge info of emergency phone numbers, and reminders to clear up after your dog. There are sections stating 'private mooring' but what is the situation where there are no signs to be found, how far can a 'no mooring' restriction sign be enforced for?

If I do Moore up where there are no restriction signs, how long can I stay and who if anyone do I need to pay? My boat has a currant river and canal licence, I'm just trying to be Legal.

Regs
Alan

 

[Tranona]

Think the River Lee is a CRT controlled waterway. Suggest you contact them to find out where you can moor and where you can't.

 

[Happy Dayz]

Think the River Lee is a CRT controlled waterway. Suggest you contact them to find out where you can moor and where you can't.

Thanks or that their is a member who I think is part of the BSS staff, hoping he might comment.

Alan

 

[Richard10002]

Think the River Lee is a CRT controlled waterway. Suggest you contact them to find out where you can moor and where you can't.

On the canals, in the absence of a sign restricting the time you can stay, you can moor anywhere on the towpath and stay for 14 nights.

 

[oldgit]

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/boating/mooring-your-boat/mooring-rules

 

[Happy Dayz]

On the canals, in the absence of a sign restricting the time you can stay, you can moor anywhere on the towpath and stay for 14 nights.

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/boating/mooring-your-boat/mooring-rules

Many thanks guys, really appreciated.

Alan

 

[Bru]

Be aware that there are some stretches of the Lea / Lee, especially in the lower reaches, where the towpath and/or river bed are not owned by C&RT and local rules / restrictions may apply (Lea Valley Country Park for example)

It's not a navigation I'm all that familiar with so can't be more specific than that. Obey any signposted restrictions though and you should be fine

 

[Bru]

By the way, I used to know of a converted ship's lifeboat called "Happy Dayz", used to knock about on the Grand Union up Northampton way many moons ago

 

[Happy Dayz]

By the way, I used to know of a converted ship's lifeboat called "Happy Dayz", used to knock about on the Grand Union up Northampton way many moons ago

I guess the owner has them same freindly disposition as me ?.

I called our very first boat (a small 12 foot speed boat) 'Peggy Sue', we enjoy buddy holly music, the wifes name is Susan - and she's had both knee's replaced.

Just seemed to fit somehow lol!

Alan
To add, the second boat was Peggy Sue ll, but i stopped on our third boat, as i did not want people to think Susan - had 3 legs ?

 

[Happy Dayz]

Be aware that there are some stretches of the Lea / Lee, especially in the lower reaches, where the towpath and/or river bed are not owned by C&RT and local rules / restrictions may apply (Lea Valley Country Park for example)

It's not a navigation I'm all that familiar with so can't be more specific than that. Obey any signposted restrictions though and you should be fine

Honestly, many thanks for any info.

We are bot officially allowed to slee over while at home moorings, but we cheated a couple of nights as trial runs of sleeping aboard.

We don't want to take the p, it is a great site, security is good and we have a long bank pontoon allowing us to have a shed and sun canopy on it, if we just want ti chill.

now we intend to overnight perhaps two nights, using moorings elswhere to save the time and travelling home and comming back again, or paying for travel lodge lodgings in Harlow,

We adopt zero inbib when driving, means one of us can't drink even hslf a glass of wine in order to drive safely as possible, and we both need out licences for work, so not worth any risk.

Alan