Sulley
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I know there were a few boats up there that had work done on them and were coming back today.
River Conditions
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I know there were a few boats up there that had work done on them and were coming back today.
dash300
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Bit of a yo yo situation below Shepperton weirs. Down 2" yesterday and back up 2" overnight. Has not moved up or down all day today.
Phill
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Had a trip out today and visited a few old haunts.
This was taken from Bray Marina looking upstream.
These two were taken from the park at Marlow (higginsons?)
And this was taken from the little car park just upstream of Penton Hook.
This was taken from Bray Marina looking upstream.
These two were taken from the park at Marlow (higginsons?)
And this was taken from the little car park just upstream of Penton Hook.
CJL
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Just got this in my inbox.....
"Dear Boater,
With flood conditions on the River Thames expected to improve soon, we are encouraging customers with boats still moored on the river to check the security of their boat moorings if possible. Please do not put yourself or others at risk, your life is more important than your boat.
As water levels decrease there is a risk that some boats may become caught up on the river bank or mooring structures. If you are able to gain safe access to your boat, we’d urge you to check the position and condition of mooring lines and fendering.
Visit our website for more information on dealing with changing river conditions.
As flood water recedes and river levels come back within the banks, the flow rates will increase in speed. Red strong stream warning boards are currently displayed throughout the river and are likely to be out for some time. Our advice to boaters remains not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous. In addition, boat wash can worsen the situation for properties already at risk of flooding. To keep up to date with the current conditions on the River Thames please visit the River Thames Conditions website.
Extremely cold weather overnight means some areas affected by flooding may now be experiencing frozen floodwater. Frozen flood water next to rivers is dangerous and we urge people not to walk on it. It’s easy to lose your footing on ice, and skid toward the river without any way of stopping yourself.
Boaters, walkers, cyclists and anyone working near a river should also take extra care, watching out for ice and avoiding it wherever possible.
The River Thames is currently very high, very fast, and extremely cold, anyone falling in would immediately find themselves in extreme difficulty. If you see someone in difficulty, call the emergency services on 999 immediately.
The Thames Waterways Team"
"Dear Boater,
With flood conditions on the River Thames expected to improve soon, we are encouraging customers with boats still moored on the river to check the security of their boat moorings if possible. Please do not put yourself or others at risk, your life is more important than your boat.
As water levels decrease there is a risk that some boats may become caught up on the river bank or mooring structures. If you are able to gain safe access to your boat, we’d urge you to check the position and condition of mooring lines and fendering.
Visit our website for more information on dealing with changing river conditions.
As flood water recedes and river levels come back within the banks, the flow rates will increase in speed. Red strong stream warning boards are currently displayed throughout the river and are likely to be out for some time. Our advice to boaters remains not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous. In addition, boat wash can worsen the situation for properties already at risk of flooding. To keep up to date with the current conditions on the River Thames please visit the River Thames Conditions website.
Extremely cold weather overnight means some areas affected by flooding may now be experiencing frozen floodwater. Frozen flood water next to rivers is dangerous and we urge people not to walk on it. It’s easy to lose your footing on ice, and skid toward the river without any way of stopping yourself.
Boaters, walkers, cyclists and anyone working near a river should also take extra care, watching out for ice and avoiding it wherever possible.
The River Thames is currently very high, very fast, and extremely cold, anyone falling in would immediately find themselves in extreme difficulty. If you see someone in difficulty, call the emergency services on 999 immediately.
The Thames Waterways Team"
Mirror Painter
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Yellow board spotted on Thames!
My She
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CJL
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Oh the joys of owning a boat you can put on a trailer....off to the Solent tomorrow for a spin and a pub lunch at the Folly Inn on the IoW!!
CJL
CJL
My She
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CJL
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Now that's just plain mean!!
Nah mean would be poting videos and pictures afterwards!!
CJL
Richard Shead
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CJL
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a 200 quid weekend? to start with....
Hi Rich,
I'm pleased to say no chance it will cost me that much as its not a Scorpion with a huge 2 stroke on the back!
There should 24 boats with us as it's the Annual Ribnet Jolly to the Folly.
Our boat is a Ribcraft 585 with the new generation 150 Merc on the back - goes like a rocket ship when you want and purrs along when you don't. Last time when we were out we used about £40 running in it and playing with props.
The only bad bit is the high launching fees and we favour Calshot at £20 inc car parking. Last time I was at Hamble Point we were charged £15 each way on the slip which to my mind is a bit pricey!!
It will make a nice change now the speed limits are in on the tideway so we are hoping for some nice weather!
CJL
Mirror Painter
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Upstream of St John's Lock
Caution stream decreasing
Woo hoo!
boatone
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It's slowly getting better ...
Boveney to Romney and Shepperton down to Teddington now also on Yellow Decreasing.
Boveney to Romney and Shepperton down to Teddington now also on Yellow Decreasing.
No Regrets
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Just waiting for the rest of the river downstream of Penton Hook to clear for our New Year trip to St Kats....
boatone
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Just waiting for the rest of the river downstream of Penton Hook to clear for our New Year trip to St Kats....
There you go John - 1800 hrs this evening:
No Regrets
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Thanks Tony!
Can you now change the tide times a bit?
Can you now change the tide times a bit?
Mirror Painter
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Oh for gooodness sake!
"Likely outlook
The river flow is continuing to slowly decrease although there is heavy rainfall predicted for Friday which may further affect the flows".
"Likely outlook
The river flow is continuing to slowly decrease although there is heavy rainfall predicted for Friday which may further affect the flows".
ianc1200
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What chance of the river conditions site being updated between Xmas & New Year? Used the boat so little this year wondering whether a window of opportunity will present itself.
teddington_lock
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Pretty good , the lock staff are working , the team leaders are working , so there's no reason for it not to get done.
Barring a giant asteroid wiping us all out in the next couple of days of course.
Barring a giant asteroid wiping us all out in the next couple of days of course.
ianc1200
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Thanks for this!