The Environment Agency are the navigational authority for the River Great Ouse and are responsible for maintaining the waterway, keeping the locks in good repair and administering river licenses for motor craft. The Agency also restricts navigation on the river during times of flood. All information regarding navigation and licensing can be found on their website, as well as their strong stream text alert service.
Established in 1958, the Great Ouse Boating Association (GOBA) represents boaters on the rivers Great Ouse, Cam, Lark, Little Ouse, Wissey and associated East Anglian waterways.
Cam Conservators manage the River Cam and are the statutory navigation authority for Cambridge from Bottisham Lock to Byron’s Pool.
Funky Monkey Boat Names, supplier of high quality, self adhesive vinyl boat lettering and boat graphics for all kinds of craft.
Alex Lloyd is a qualified marine surveyor and engineer offering services across the UK and Europe:
Pre-purchase Surveys, Insurance Surveys, Condition Surveys, Damage Surveys, Engine/Drive Inspections and Valuations
Boat insurance available for all types of yachts, motorboats, narrowboats & dinghies.
Tony Tug Boats offers UK and European wide boat transport on a boat trailer that accommodates up to 2.75 ton boats – (up to 32ft approx). Based in Milton Keynes.
One of the UK’s leading boat insurance specialists.
Cambridge Outboards service all makes and models, old and new. Supplier of new and used outboards.
Equipped with flat bed lorries for larger boats. Based in Rochford, Essex.
Riverside bar and restaurant.
Over 40 years combined experience in the upholstery and soft furnishings trade.
Based at the Pike and Eel Hotel in Needingworth, the PEBC is one of the largest boat clubs on the River Great Ouse. They have many social gatherings and enjoy a full social calendar. Membership is open to all boat owners.
19th Century public house set on the banks of the River Ouse near Downham Market.
A&B Taxis based in St.Ives Cambs.
Marine mechanical services, including breakdowns and servicing.
Great pub with large beer garden, good food and ales.
Boat Hire and Marine Services – available for hire by the day, half day, or hour, and at affordable rates.
Barge and boat delivery inland or by sea.
Traditional Punting Company specialising in private and shared Chauffeured River Tours of Cambridge.
At Buckden Marina, the Lounge restaurant comes with a veranda which overlooks the marina.
Local boat transporter, up to 27ft by trailer. Based in Peterborough.
A unique building filled with cosy corners, comfy armchairs, open log fires and boasting an impressive dining room.
Based in St Ives Cambridgeshire Trim-Fix offers a broad range of upholstery solutions.
Twentypence Marina
Address: Twenty Pence Rd, Wilburton, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 3PX
Local Boat Safety Examiner who is Gas Safe registered.
Traditional riverside inn with a beer garden.
Bedford Boat Club is a private club located between Cardington lock and Priory marina which in 2010 celebrated its 60th anniversary.
Hourly Cruises on Saturdays, Sundays and some Mondays and Fridays until September ends.
At Westview there are moorings for up to 100 boats in two private and secure basins set-off from the main river as well as other marine services.
Canopy repairs and canopy maker based in Huntingdon on the River Great Ouse.
The Riverside Car Park, Hartford Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE29 3RP
Marine Plumbing. Water tanks, wc, cookers, sea cocks, and general maintenance.
Cliff Wall is a local marine engineer who covers most the Great Ouse River Network and based in March.