Though not a continuous cruiser I really believe they could help with the water shortages, writes Olive Peters.
That is if Canal & River Trust would allow such.
It might be a good idea if CaRT allowed continuous cruiser boaters to stay where they are for an extended period instead of being forced to travel through locks every so many days.
Reduce lock usage
This would reduce the amount of lock usage and consequently save quite a lot of water at this unprecedented time.
And really help matters, thinking of the thousands of them using locks, especially the deep broad ones that use a great deal of water.