Special Talks in the Seminar Theatre
The Current State of the Waterways
A Panel Discussion chaired by Paul Knox-Johnston of Crick Boat Show main sponsors Haven Knox-Johnston on “The Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Waterways”.
On the panel for this hour-long session will be:
- Matthew Symonds, Head of Boating and Customer Service Support the Canal & RIver Trust;
- Charlie Norman, Director of Campaign and Public Affairs, IWA; and
- Tiffany Gale-Haynes, owner of Enslow Marina and Partner in Kingsground Narrowboats.
- Peter Johns, Waterways World Publisher and Crick Boat Show Director;
Saturday 23 May at 3pm in the Seminar Marquee
Campbell Robb in conversation with Peter Johns
How will Campbell Robb, announced as the new Chief Executive of the Canal & River Trust just before last year's Crick Boat Show, and in post since early October 2025, shape its future? In a hour-long session on Sunday 24 May, Peter Johns, Waterways World Publisher and Crick Boat Show Director, will be putting questions to Campbell Robb, seeking to find out about the man charged with leading the Canal & River Trust through some challenging times ahead with reduced government funding for the waterways.
Sunday 24th May at 3pm the Seminar Marquee
Special Talks in the Masterclass Theatre
The Challenges of Maintaining a 200-year-old Waterway
John Ward (head of project delivery) and Dean Davies (head of direct services) of the Canal & River Trust will share their experiences to give an insight into how Canal & River Trust construction projects are prioritised, designed, and delivered in the canal environment where even the simplest of repairs can pose difficulties with design, logistics, heritage, and temporary works.
Between them, John and Dean, spend almost £80m a year on repairing the historic structures and waterway networks for which the Trust are responsible. Whether it be replacing a lock gate, repairing a culvert, rebuilding one of the iconic canal arch bridges, or a major project like a reservoir embankment, there are many challenges their teams face in completing that work.
Meet the Vloggers
Are you a fan of Fran & Rich and their YouTube Channel ‘Floating Our Boat’? Come and meet one of the inland waterway’s most loved couples at Crick Boat Show, as they pair up with boat insurance providers Haven Knox-Johnston, for an open Q&A session at 4pm on Saturday 25th May in the Masterclass Theatre.
Learn about the continuous cruising lifestyle and how they became successful boating vloggers. Find out about their plans for 2024. No questions are off limits in this friendly ‘fireside chat’. Email questions in advance to marketing@HavenKJ.com and make sure to be there in person to join in the fun!
