Wednesday, 8 August 2012

BWB Class B moorings

I think it was on the Buckby flight* that I saw this sign:


"BWB Moorings Class B"


This is a relic of former times, but what were Class B moorings? And Class A moorings? And were there other classes of moorings?

* My log-keeping while cruising is not what it could be - I am full of admiration for those who can record (or recall) every tiny detail of their cruise, with locations, times, and names of other boats in the area!
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3 comments:

  1. Jim9 August 2012 at 10:28

    Halfie,
    "Class B" is a reference to Town and Country Planning legislation under which canal moorings are "permitted development" (i.e. they do not need planning permission). Class B moorings are basically for handling "inland waterway traffic" only and no ancillary development is permitted.

    Not many people know that!

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  2. No Direction9 August 2012 at 14:50

    I,m glad I didn't kmow that.

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  3. Halfie9 August 2012 at 21:29

    Thanks Jim. Were there Class A moorings too, then?

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