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.
One of the UK’s leading boat insurance specialists.
Boat insurance available for all types of yachts, motorboats, narrowboats & dinghies.
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
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.
Funky Monkey Boat Names, supplier of high quality, self adhesive vinyl boat lettering and boat graphics for all kinds of craft.
KEYPART are the U.K.’s largest independent suppliers of marine engine parts and accessories.
Martin Houseago – Marine window specialist based in Cambridge.
Marine covers and upholstery specialists.
Barge and boat delivery inland or by sea.
disabledboaters.org sharing tips, banter, info and promoting Accessibility on and by the waterways.
For folk who have a disablilty or mobility issues, their carers, partners and famililes. We aim to promote, advise and guide interested parties in the reality and needs of disabled, less able users of the waterways and towpaths.
Not only for boaters,but for vistiors and all those interested in our waterways.
Large lorry mounted crane vehicles which can move anything (up to 20 tons).
Cliff Wall is a local marine engineer who covers most the Great Ouse River Network and based in March.
Trevor Preece Boat Window Repairs based in Norwich. Boat window repairs and refurbishing.
The Ship Inn at Brandon Creek is a 17th Century, Grade II listed property sitting in a striking location.
Boat Safety Examiner covering Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.
Experienced Boat Transport company offering Boat Transport and Boat Haulage across the UK, Ireland, Mainland Europe & Scandinavia. Fully Insured.
19th Century public house set on the banks of the River Ouse near Downham Market.
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.
Local Boat Safety Examiner who is Gas Safe registered.
Supplier of window seals.
Narrowboat moorings and narrowboat hire fleet based in March on the Middle Level.
The Pike and Eel Marina offers private moorings, various marine services as well as a bar, hotel and restaurant.
Open 7 days a week and offer a range of different day boats for hire and picnics too. Based at Huntingdon Boathaven, Godmanchester.