alistairedw
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I had a look at the Thames between Richmond and Teddington at lunchtime. Very impressive stream going over the weirs at Teddington.
River level well above normal but not too bad as we currently have neap tides. However I am concerned about what will happen next week when we will have fairly high spring tides (6.9M versus 5.4M currently).
The combination of all that floodwater plus an ebbing spring tide is going to be very powerful.
My motor boat is on a trot mooring near Eel Pie island in a relatively sheltered part of the river. However as a precaution I went over today and doubled up my bow lines.
I fear that boats on exposed moorings are going to be virtually planing next week when the tide ebbs!
River level well above normal but not too bad as we currently have neap tides. However I am concerned about what will happen next week when we will have fairly high spring tides (6.9M versus 5.4M currently).
The combination of all that floodwater plus an ebbing spring tide is going to be very powerful.
My motor boat is on a trot mooring near Eel Pie island in a relatively sheltered part of the river. However as a precaution I went over today and doubled up my bow lines.
I fear that boats on exposed moorings are going to be virtually planing next week when the tide ebbs!