In this episode of The Water Road we investigate the world of electric propulsion boats, with a visit to the Electrika boat show. We hear how the show came about, learn about the different types of hybrid systems, drill down into the green credentials, and discuss some of the challenges for the future. Guests include Rob Howdle and Caroline Badger from the boat builders, Ortomarine; Ricky Lee from Finesse Boats; and Matthew Symonds from the Canal and River Trust. Plus we hear from the owners of electric boats about life on board, including the crew of Tethys, stars of Channel 4's Narrow Escapes.The Water Road is produced and presented by Adam Porter.
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Foxton Locks and Inclined Plane
In this episode of The Water Road we reach Foxton Locks, where we have quite a wait to get down Britain's longest flight of staircase locks. A volunteer lock keeper tells us why it's so important to operate the paddles in the right order, and gongoozlers tell us why they decided to visit the site. Plus we hear about the history of the inclined plane boat lift, which replaced the locks for a while early last century -- and why it proved a failure.The Water Road is produced and presented by Adam Porter.
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Richard Parry interview
In this special edition of The Water Road, we talk to Richard Parry, who's stepping down this summer as Chief Executive of the Canal and River Trust. He answers questions about the performance of the charity, and warns that funding cuts means there's potential jeopardy for the canals in the future.The Water Road is produced and presented by Adam Porter.
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Crick Boat Show
In this bumper episode of The Water Road we visit the Crick Boat Show in Northamptonshire -- the biggest show of its kind for the inland waterways. We talk to boat builders, Aquavista Marinas, the Inland Waterways Association, Emma Culshaw Bell one of the stars of Narrow Escapes, CRT's head of boating Matthew Symonds, and Paul Knox-Johnston from the insurers Haven Knox-Johnston, and the show's favourite ice cream man. Plus we'll talk to the winner of the boat which won the public vote for the Favourite Boat at the show.The Water Road is produced and presented by Adam Porter.
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Caldon Canal 2: Froghall trip boat and steam trains
Join us as we continue our travels on the waterways of England and Wales. In this episode we reach the end of the Caldon Canal. While our boat can't fit through Froghall Tunnel, we find a trip boat which can -- and we experience the Churnet Valley steam railway.The Water Road is produced and presented by Adam Porter.If you have any boating questions, leave them in the comments and I'll try to answer them in future episodes.
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