LearnLeeds Dock History: Clarence Dock From 1843 to Today
Leeds 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.
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Practical guides for UK boat owners on long-stay moorings, costs, rules, and contracts.
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LearnBoat Safety Scheme and Insurance: What You Need Before You Take a Mooring
The three documents every mooring operator asks for — BSS certificate, insurance and navigation licence — what each covers, and the order to get them in.
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LearnNarrowboat Mooring: A Beginner's Guide to Your Options
Home mooring or continuous cruising, CRT licence requirements, the 14-day rule, 2026 fee changes, and what a canal berth actually costs.
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LearnTypes of Moorings Explained: Pile, Pontoon, Swing & More
A clear guide to the main UK boat mooring types, how they compare on price, and how to choose the right one for your boat.
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Mooring Contracts Explained: What to Look for Before You Sign
Licence or lease, notice periods, what is included, price escalation, subletting, deposits and disputes — the clauses that decide what you really pay.
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How to Find a Long-Stay Mooring: A Practical Guide
Define your requirements, search the right places, read listings properly, ask the right questions, visit before signing, and spot the red flags.
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Residential Moorings UK: Rules, Rights & What to Know
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.
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UK Mooring Costs in 2026: What Berths Actually Cost
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.
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Long-Stay Moorings in the UK: Complete Guide
Types, real monthly costs, licence and registration rules, contract terms, and how to find the right berth for your boat.
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