Update – 1st July. Unfortunately the FBW flotilla will not be able to get to the cruise the Gt Ouse…
Month: June 2025
What you might find in the river
GOBA Membership Secretary Thor Roser took to the water a few days ago to collect any visible rubbish. Somewhat worryingly…
GOBA News Winter 24/25
The May newsletter, sent to all members, explained the reason why the Winter GOBA News was not published. The content…
A “Behind the Scenes” look at the work of the GOBA committee
Behind the Scenes The GOBA committee’s most visible role is providing and maintaining moorings for members. This involves finding suitable…
River Cam Baits Bite Lock Update
The projected completion date for the repairs to Baits Bite lock has now slipped to the end of 2025. The…
Proposed Fenland Reservoir Consultation
The proposals for the new Fenland Reservoir have been updated and are open to a new round of consultation. Full…
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs – Consultation on approach to funding flood alleviation projects
DEFRA have issued a consultation document on a new approach to funding flood and coastal erosion projects, specifically how DEFRA…
Pros and Cons of Chemical and Composting Toilets
With the limited Elsan disposal facilities available on the Gt Ouse river system emptying our chemical toilets is becoming an…
Sewage Discharges into the river system
Sewage discharges are the release of raw, untreated sewage into waterbodies, such as rivers. These discharges often take place through…