River Canal Rescue has extended the deadline for its story-telling competition to 31 May, giving boaters more time to submit an entry about ‘life on the cut’.

The story – a maximum of 700 words and three photos – must relate to boating over the past 25 years and can be funny, dramatic etc, as long as it reflects a ‘real life’ experience.

The competition, launched in March, is to celebrate 25 years of River Canal Rescue supporting the boating community. With entries gaining momentum, managing director, Stephanie Horton, felt more people should be given the chance to enter.

The winners will be announced at RCR’s 25th anniversary celebration event on 8 June. First prize is £700 towards a CRT licence, and £300 and £200 chandlery vouchers will be given to the second and third-placed entries.


Find out more here.