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Electric power has been proven to be globally more environmentally
friendly than any other form of power generation. Boats
require less power to move a mass from A to B than other forms of
transport. There are many good reasons for this, i.e. low friction,
low speed and no hills. Combining these features, electrically
propelled boats on inland waterways are the most efficient form of
transport available, both globally and at the point of use where
there is no noise, no pollution and no fuss.
The Electric Boat Association (EBA) serves the
needs of all who have an interest in electric boating, whether boat
owners or business members.
The EBA promotes electric boating throughout the UK and is
represented at discussions involving legislation for inland waterways.
The EBA is the voice for electric boat owners’ interests
with the inland waterway authorities and government regarding such
issues as increased charging facilities, reduced licence fees and the
Boat Safety Scheme.
The Electric Boat Association was founded in the UK in
1982 to promote the development in Electric Boating and to serve the
interests of two groups of members:
Advantages of membership for boat owners
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technical information
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Full details of the
range of electric boats and equipment available in the UK
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The opportunity to
participate in rallies, cruises and social events, nationwide
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Free Information
Sheets on a wide range of technical and practical issues
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Electric boat
insurance premiums at a lower rate compared to standard
marine insurance and a further 10% premium discount to EBA members
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Friendly source of
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Flotilla of electric boats at the Granary on the Stour -
July 2003 Serving the interests of our business members:
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Organising stands at Exhibitions and Boat Shows and distributing
trade
literature on behalf of our business members
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Directing
enquiries received to the relevant business member and offering the
opportunity to advertise in the Electric Boat News
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Supervising competitions and challenges which improve the public
profile of electric boating
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Membership of and active participation in discussions involving
legislation concerning inland waterways and representation on the
Parliamentary Waterways Group
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Responses
to Government consultation documents on environmental and technical
issues
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Discussions with navigation authorities on licensing issues and
recharging
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All members receive Electric Boat News, the quarterly journal of
the Association, giving the latest views and news of products, events and
personalities in the Electric Boat World. Fully illustrated, the magazine
carries reports on the latest boats, equipment, rallies technical
developments and news from home and abroad. International activities are
regularly reported and issues have included articles on electric boat
developments in Europe, USA, Australia and many other countries – as well
as the UK.
Regular items include information on events and shows of
interest to electric boaters and technical tips on maintaining your boat.
Electric Boat News is circulated to all members, the
marine press, boating centres throughout the country and appropriate
libraries.
If you would like more information about the Electric Boat
Association,
please contact the EBA Secretary:
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