Excessively low water levels have left hundreds of boats stranded, including Adam McKinstry’s 45ft Oakwood at Gargrave since May"We need sustained rain over a number of weeks to recover" say Canal & River Trust experts, as drought causes challenges for boaters, marine businesses, holidaymakers and the UK's largest canal charity. Boats have been left stranded in canals, navigation restricted, and businesses “exceptionally quiet” during peak summer months across the inland waterways of En...
