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Royal Military Canal boat registration

Register your boat on the Royal Military Canal. Access is restricted to unpowered boats only.

Do I need a licence?

You need to register your boat and buy a registration from us to use the Royal Military Canal between West Hythe Dam and Iden Lock.

A boat registration for the Royal Military Canal costs £10.08 per year and is valid from 1 April to 31 March. Access is restricted to non-powered boats only.