News, guides and advice
Guides, updates, and practical advice for UK boat owners looking for long-term moorings.
10 articles
NewsMoorHub's Brad spent the May bank holiday weekend at Crick Boat Show talking to boat owners and mooring operators. Here's what three days on the towpath confirmed about why MoorHub needs to exist.
LearnLeeds Dock opened in 1843 as Clarence Dock, a coal basin on the River Aire. Here is how it fell, how the Royal Armouries revived it, and what mooring there is like now.
LearnThe three documents every mooring operator asks for — BSS certificate, insurance and navigation licence — what each covers, and the order to get them in.
LearnHome mooring or continuous cruising, CRT licence requirements, the 14-day rule, 2026 fee changes, and what a canal berth actually costs.
LearnA clear guide to the main UK boat mooring types, how they compare on price, and how to choose the right one for your boat.
Licence or lease, notice periods, what is included, price escalation, subletting, deposits and disputes — the clauses that decide what you really pay.
Define your requirements, search the right places, read listings properly, ask the right questions, visit before signing, and spot the red flags.
What makes a mooring residential, why planning permission matters, how council tax works, what CRT and EA rules mean for liveaboards, and what it costs.
What UK berths actually cost in 2026, from published marina tariffs and live Canal & River Trust vacancy listings — plus the licence fees and extras on top.
Types, real monthly costs, licence and registration rules, contract terms, and how to find the right berth for your boat.
Explore locations and waterways when you want to compare areas before checking live availability.
