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User Information

If you intend to use the Chelmer & Blackwater Canal we hope you find the following information helpful.
The waterway is operated on behalf of the Proprietors by the Navigation Authority:
Essex Waterways Ltd,
3 Norfolk Court,
Norfolk Road,
Rickmansworth,
WD3 1LT
Tel (Navigation office): 01245 222025
Fax (Navigation office): 01245 226245

The maximum dimensions for a boat that can navigate through the locks (except the Sea Lock) is 18.28m(60ft) long, 4.87m (16ft) wide, 0.75m(2ft 6in) draft and a height of 1.94m (6ft 5in).

SCHEDULE OF CHARGES 2007

All charges are subject to a maximum length of 18m and a maximum beam of 4m. Rates beyond these dimensions (Heybridge Basin only), and for off-line and end-of-garden moorings, are by negotiation

Long-Term Mooring of Craft Requiring Use of Locks

For a minimum period of three calendar months, the charge per .5m per calendar month is:

Basic: £4.75 (As designated at Heybridge Basin and Sandford)
Standard: £5.23 (All linear moorings not designated Basic or Premium)
Premium: £5.64 (As designated at Heybridge Basin, Paper Mill & Springfield)

A minimum length of 5.5m is charged. Lengths rounded up to nearest .5m. Whole months charged charge for current month applies for mooring occupied prior to 15th day of month.

Short-Term Mooring of Craft Requiring Use of Locks

For a maximum period of three calendar months the charge is, for up to:
24 hours: £20.00
One week: £40.00
One calendar month £100.00
Craft over 9m in length subject to 50% surcharge.

Trailboats Requiring Use of Locks

These charges include unlimited use of the Paper Mill slipway (during business hours) but no overnight mooring:

Six months: £120.00
Annual: £180.00

Registration of Craft Not Requiring Moorings nor Use of Locks

	Powered Craft	Non-powered Craft
Annual:	£45.00	£25.00
Three calendar months:	£30.00	£20.00
One calendar month:	£25.00	£15.00
One week:	£20.00	£10.00
One day:	£15.00	£4.00

Group Discounts: 2 - 5 craft: 20% 6+ craft: 30%

Slipway Charges

By agreement with the proprietor of the Old Stables teashop - telephone 01245 225520

All charges include VAT @ 17 ½ %. Terms and Conditions apply contact the navigation office for a copy.

Please note: The above information has been supplied in good faith and is correct to the best of our understanding and belief on 10 March 2007. It has not been designed to meet the specific requirements of any particular type of user. It is therefore the user's responsibility to ensure that the data is correct and suitable for their purpose.