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Error in 2013/14 craft registration renewal
Unfortunately, it has come to our attention that an error was made when calculating the craft registration fees for the 2013/14 registration year. If you have been sent a registration renewal letter from us, then the demand for the annual fees commencing 1st April 2013 is incorrect. We apologise for this error which resulted from applying an incorrect inflationary increase. The effect of this error is that you have been overcharged by 2.2%.
We set out below how we propose to deal with this issue.
Option 1 – already paid
If you have already paid your craft registration for 2013/14 and we have banked the payment (cheque or credit card), we will arrange for a refund of 2.2% of the fee paid to be returned to you.
Option 2 – application sent but paid but not processed yet
If you have sent us your cheque for 2013/14 but we have not banked it yet, we will return your cheque to you and respectfully request that you send a new cheque for the correct amount.
Option 3 – paying by monthly instalments
If you have already arranged to pay the annual registration fee by monthly instalments then you should ask your bank to reduce the amount of the final (January 2014) instalment so that the correct amount is paid.
The correct tariff of fees for the Cam Conservancy Area 2013/14 is now showing on our web pages.
If you have yet to pay your registration fees for 2013/14, or if you have been asked to re-issue a cheque following return of your original payment, please remit payment of the amount owing based on the corrected tariff of fees. New applicants must complete a Registration Application Form 13A with any payment.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this error.
Suspension of Navigation as follows:
Suspension of Navigation 23/04/2013
NOTICE is hereby given under Section 42 of the River Cam Navigation Act 1851 that navigation on that part of the River Cam at Baits Bite Lock, Milton, will be suspended from 8am until 6pm on Tuesday 23rd April 2013.
This suspension of navigation is to allow contractors to undertake minor stonework repairs. The lock will be out of action between these times.
The Conservators of the River Cam apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Boats For Sale/Reclaim
ABANDONED BOAT FOR RECLAIM - G5964 ‘Tina’
The above Category 34 craft having been recovered by the Conservators (under byelaw 11.3) is retained (under byelaw 11.4) for reclamation by the owner within 2 months of 13 April 2013.
In the event that no person reclaims the boat and pays the amount owing by 13 June 2013 the boat will be sold (under byelaw 11.4.).
Claims of ownership (with supporting documentation and payment) should be sent to the address below in an envelope endorsed ‘Boat Claim’ to arrive no later than 13 June 2013.
Please note that the craft will have to be registered, and the registration fee paid together with the costs of recovery and storage, before release.
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
Date: 13 April 2013
VESSEL FOR SALE - G110808 ‘Dancer II’
The above Category 31 craft is offered for sale (under Byelaw 11.4) by sealed tender if not reclaimed by 16 May 2013.
It is being sold ‘as seen’ and it is held in the Conservators’ Depot at Clayhithe Bridge, Horningsea, CB25 9JB. Viewing is by appointment only; telephone the River Foreman, 07802 862711.
Sealed tenders should be sent to the River Manager at the address below in an envelope marked ‘vessel tender’, to arrive no later than 16 May 2013.
The Conservators are not bound to accept the highest or any tender received. Please note that the registration fee for the vessel will have to paid before it is released.
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
Date: 19 April 2013
ABANDONED BOAT FOR RECLAIM - Punt CC221
The above Category 12 craft having been recovered by the Conservators (under byelaw 11.3) is retained (under byelaw 11.4) for reclamation by the owner within 2 months of 5 February 2013.
In the event that no person reclaims the boat and pays the amount owing by the 5 April 2013 the boat will be sold immediately (under byelaw 11.4.).
Claims of ownership (with supporting documentation and payment) should be sent to the address below in an envelope endorsed ‘Boat Claim’ to arrive no later than 5 April 2013. Please note that the craft will have to be registered, and the registration fee paid together with the costs of recovery and storage, before release.
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
Date: 5 February 2013
ABANDONED BOAT FOR RECLAIM - Punt CC799 ‘Toed Sloth’
The above Category 11 craft (narrow beam punt) having been recovered by the Conservators (under byelaw 11.3) is retained (under byelaw 11.4) for reclamation by the owner within 2 months of 10 January 2013.
In the event that no person reclaims the boat and pays the amount owing by 10 March 2013 the boat will be sold immediately (under byelaw 11.4.).
Claims of ownership (with supporting documentation and payment) should be sent to the address below in an envelope endorsed ‘Boat Claim’ to arrive no later than 10 March 2013. Please note that the craft will have to be registered, and the registration fee paid together with the costs of recovery and storage, before release.
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
Date: 14 January 2013
ABANDONED BOAT FOR SALE - Dinghy
The above Category 03 craft is offered for sale (under Byelaw 11.4) by sealed tender if not reclaimed by 11 February 2013.
It is being sold ‘as seen’ and it is held in the Conservators’ Depot at Clayhithe Bridge, Horningsea, CB25 9JB. Viewing is by appointment only; telephone the River Foreman, 07802 862711.
Sealed tenders should be sent to the River Manager at the address below in an envelope marked ‘vessel tender’, to arrive no later than 11 February 2013.
The Conservators are not bound to accept the highest or any tender received. Please note that the registration fee for the vessel will have to paid before it is released.
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
Date: 15 January 2013
ABANDONED BOAT FOR RECLAIM- Unidentified Canoe
The above Category 01 craft having been recovered by the Conservators (under byelaw 11.3) is retained (under byelaw 11.4) for reclamation by the owner within 2 months of 18 December 2012.
In the event that no person reclaims the boat and pays the amount owing by the 18 February 2013 the boat will be sold immediately (under byelaw 11.4.).
Claims of ownership (with supporting documentation and payment) should be sent to the address below in an envelope endorsed ‘Boat Claim’ to arrive no later than 18 February 2013.
Please note that the craft will have to be registered, and the registration fee paid together with the costs of recovery and storage, before release.
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
Date: 18 December 2012
ABANDONED BOATS FOR RECLAIM- Punt CC213 & Punt CC799
The above Category 12 and 11 craft having been recovered by the Conservators (under byelaw 11.3) are retained (under byelaw 11.4) for reclamation by their owners within 2 months of 5 December 2012.
In the event that no person reclaims these boats and pays the amount owing by the 5 February 2013 these boats will be sold immediately (under byelaw 11.4.). Claims of ownership (with supporting documentation and payment) should be sent to the address below in an envelope endorsed ‘Boat Claim’ to arrive no later than 5 February 2013.
Please note that each craft will have to be registered, and the registration fees paid together with the costs of recovery and storage, before release.
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
Date: 05 December 2012
ABANDONED BOAT FOR RECLAIM - Dinghy
The above Category 10 craft having been recovered by the Conservators (under byelaw 11.3) is retained (under byelaw 11.4) for reclamation by the owner within 2 months of 9 November 2012.
In the event that no person reclaims the boat and pays the amount owing by 9 January 2013 the boat will be sold immediately (under byelaw 11.4.).
Claims of ownership (with supporting documentation and payment) should be sent to the address below in an envelope endorsed ‘Boat Claim’ to arrive no later than 9 January 2013.
Please note that the craft will have to be registered, and the registration fee paid together with the costs of recovery and storage, before release.
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
Date: 09 November 2012
ABANDONED BOATS FOR SALE - CANOE ‘1118’ and UNIDENTIFIED CANOE
The above Category 03 craft are offered for sale (under Byelaw 11.4) by sealed tender if not reclaimed by 6 January 2013. They are being sold ‘as seen’ and they are being held at the Conservators’ Depot, Clayhithe Bridge, Horningsea, CB25 9JB. Viewing is by appointment only; telephone the River Foreman, 07802 862711. Sealed tenders should be sent to the River Manager at the address below in an envelope marked ‘vessel tender’, to arrive no later than 6 January 2013.
The Conservators are not bound to accept the highest or any tender received. Please note that the registration fees for the vessels will have to paid before they will be released.
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
Date: 10 December 2012
VESSEL FOR SALE - PUNT CC419
The above Category 12 craft is offered for sale (under Byelaw 11.4) by sealed tender if not reclaimed by 12 September 2012. It is being sold ‘as seen’ and it is held in the Conservators’ Depot at Clayhithe Bridge, Horningsea, CB25 9JB. Viewing is by appointment only; telephone the River Foreman, 07802 862711. Sealed tenders should be sent to the River Manager at the address below in an envelope marked ‘vessel tender’, to arrive no later than 12 September 2012.
The Conservators are not bound to accept the highest or any tender received. Please note that the registration fee for the vessel will have to paid before it is released.
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
Date: 15 August 2012
VESSEL FOR SALE - Punt CC418
The above Category 12 craft is offered for sale (under Byelaw 11.4) by sealed tender if not reclaimed by 12 September 2012. It is being sold ‘as seen’ and it is held in the Conservators’ Depot at Clayhithe Bridge, Horningsea, CB25 9JB. Viewing is by appointment only; telephone the River Foreman, 07802 862711. Sealed tenders should be sent to the River Manager at the address below in an envelope marked ‘vessel tender’, to arrive no later than 12 September 2012.
The Conservators are not bound to accept the highest or any tender received. Please note that the registration fee for the vessel will have to paid before it is released.
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Date: 15 August 2012
Vessel For Sale - TIGGER TOO
The above Category 03 craft is offered for sale (under Byelaw 11.4) by sealed tender if not reclaimed by 22 August 2012.
It is being sold ‘as seen’ and it is held in the Conservators’ Depot at Clayhithe Bridge, Horningsea, CB25 9JB. Viewing is by appointment only; telephone the River Foreman, 07802 862711.
Sealed tenders should be sent to the River Manager at the address below in an envelope marked ‘vessel tender’, to arrive no later than 22 August 2012.
The Conservators are not bound to accept the highest or any tender received. Please note that the registration fee for the vessel will have to paid before it is released.
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
25 July 2012
ABANDONED BOAT FOR RECLAIM - UNIDENTIFIED DINGHY
The above Category 03 craft having been recovered by the Conservators (under byelaw 11.3) is retained (under byelaw 11.4) for reclamation by the owner within 2 months of 18 January 2012. In the event that no person reclaims the boat and pays the amount owing by the 18 March 2012 the boat will be sold immediately (under byelaw 11.4.). Claims of ownership (with supporting documentation and payment) should be sent to the address below in an envelope endorsed ‘Boat Claim’ to arrive no later than 18 March 2012. Please note that the craft will have to be registered, and the registration fee paid together with the costs of recovery and storage, before release.
Philippa Noon
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge
CB4 6AF
ABANDONED BOATS FOR RECLAIM
The following craft, having been recovered by the Conservators (under byelaw 11.3) are retained (under byelaw 11.4) for reclamation by their owners within 2 months of 19 July 2011:
Punt CC450 ‘Blue Bear’ (category 12 craft)
Unidentified punt (category 12 craft)
Punt C1068 ‘Blind Mouse (category 11 craft)
Punt CC948 (category 11 craft)
Dinghy CC584 ‘Jubilee’ (category 3 craft)
In the event that no person reclaims their boat and pays the amount owing by the 19 September 2011 each boat will be sold immediately (under byelaw 11.4.).
Claims of ownership (with supporting documentation and payment) should be sent to the address below in an envelope endorsed ‘Boat Claim’ to arrive no later than 19 September 2011.
Please note that the craft will have to be registered, and the registration fee paid together with the costs of recovery and storage, before release.
Philippa Noon
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge CB24 6AF
DATE: 19/07/11
Abandoned Boat for Reclaim - G16475 ‘JESTER’
The above Category 37 craft having been recovered by the Conservators (under byelaw 11.3) is retained (under byelaw 11.4) for reclamation by the owner within 2 months of 11 September 2009. In the event that no person reclaims the boat and pays the amount owing by the 11 November 2009 the boat will be sold immediately (under byelaw 11.4.). Claims of ownership (with supporting documentation and payment) should be sent to the address below in an envelope endorsed ‘Boat Claim’ to arrive no later than 11 October 2009.
Please note that the craft will have to be registered, and the registration fee paid together with the costs of recovery and storage, before release.
Philippa Noon
River Manager
Conservators of the River Cam
Baits Bite Lock
Fen Road
Milton
Cambridge
CB4 6AF
River Lowering
Lowering of the ‘Middle’ River between King’s Mill Weir and Jesus Sluices will commence at 8am on Monday 18 January to assist contractors with the repair of the west river bank at Trinity College. The river is due to be raised again by 5pm on Monday 1 February. Navigation will not be possible along the Backs between these dates.
Baits Bite Lock is to be closed from 8am, Friday 22 January, until 5pm, Friday 5 February, for the refurbishment of the lock guillotine gate.
Finally, there will be divers in the river at Riverside between Monday 18 January and Friday 23 February, as flow conditions allow, fitting a new valve flap to the surface water outfall adjacent to Riverside Place. Please be aware of personnel in the water. Owners of vessels moored near the outfall are requested to move elsewhere during the period of works. There will also be a partial restriction of road traffic adjacent to the drain outfall where contractors will be undertaking ground works.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
River Status..
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River Cam at Jesus Lock, Cambridge
River Cam at Baits Bite Lock, Milton
River Cam at Bottisham Lock, Waterbeach
Regional Navigation Closures and Restrictions..
Temporary Emergency Restrictions of Recreational Waterways will be listed here:
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