bradtarga34
New member
Just received this update on river conditions, looking as though things slowly getting back to normal.
NAVIGATION AUTHORITY
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MASTERS OF VESSELS
Updated 3 August 2007
River Thames stream conditions
· Red Strong Stream warning boards are starting to be withdrawn at a number of River Thames locks.
· Water levels are continuing to drop and we expect further Red Strong Stream warning boards to be withdrawn over the next few days.
· Where Red Strong Stream warning boards continue to be displayed, our strong advice remains to stay safe and not navigate. Leave boats moored up where they are – the river is dangerous to navigate in these conditions.
· Masters of powered craft should ensure that their entire route is clear of Red Strong Stream warning boards before leaving a safe mooring by calling one of the numbers below.
· Masters should be aware that the stream will be faster than normal even when Yellow Stream warning boards are displayed and unpowered craft are still advised not to navigate in these conditions.
· Masters of all vessels should be aware of the presence of floating and submerged debris, which could damage vessels and possibly even stop the engine(s).
For further information: -
· For up-to-date recorded information about current river conditions and details of Red Strong Stream and Yellow Stream warning board status, please telephone our FloodLine on 0845 988 1188 and press 1 when prompted, followed by 011131.
· If you would like to talk to somebody about conditions and availability of our locks, lay-bys and facilities at specific locations, please telephone one of our local Waterway Offices: -
Upper Thames (Cricklade Bridge to tail of Cleeve Lock) - 01491 828459
Middle Thames (tail of Cleeve Lock to tail of Bray Lock) - 0118 9535533
Lower Thames (tail of Bray Lock to Teddington Boundary ) - 01276 454900
IN AN EMERGENCY INVOLVING IMMINENT RISK TO SAFETY CALL 999
E. McKEEVER
Harbourmaster
NAVIGATION AUTHORITY
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MASTERS OF VESSELS
Updated 3 August 2007
River Thames stream conditions
· Red Strong Stream warning boards are starting to be withdrawn at a number of River Thames locks.
· Water levels are continuing to drop and we expect further Red Strong Stream warning boards to be withdrawn over the next few days.
· Where Red Strong Stream warning boards continue to be displayed, our strong advice remains to stay safe and not navigate. Leave boats moored up where they are – the river is dangerous to navigate in these conditions.
· Masters of powered craft should ensure that their entire route is clear of Red Strong Stream warning boards before leaving a safe mooring by calling one of the numbers below.
· Masters should be aware that the stream will be faster than normal even when Yellow Stream warning boards are displayed and unpowered craft are still advised not to navigate in these conditions.
· Masters of all vessels should be aware of the presence of floating and submerged debris, which could damage vessels and possibly even stop the engine(s).
For further information: -
· For up-to-date recorded information about current river conditions and details of Red Strong Stream and Yellow Stream warning board status, please telephone our FloodLine on 0845 988 1188 and press 1 when prompted, followed by 011131.
· If you would like to talk to somebody about conditions and availability of our locks, lay-bys and facilities at specific locations, please telephone one of our local Waterway Offices: -
Upper Thames (Cricklade Bridge to tail of Cleeve Lock) - 01491 828459
Middle Thames (tail of Cleeve Lock to tail of Bray Lock) - 0118 9535533
Lower Thames (tail of Bray Lock to Teddington Boundary ) - 01276 454900
IN AN EMERGENCY INVOLVING IMMINENT RISK TO SAFETY CALL 999
E. McKEEVER
Harbourmaster
