Tidal Thames

[rr_123]

I've got a little dory with a 40 horse donkey on the back, as it's number one son's birthday this coming weekend I feel like taking it down somewhere on the tideway where we can give it some beans.

Should be good for about 20-25 knots, any ideas or recommendations where I can drop it in and play?

 

[Richard Shead]

Putney, not too far and not far from Wandsworth (speed limit), Although you will be alright in that. Should be ok at all states as well

 

[No Regrets]

Seriously though, look out for flotsam, particularly prevelant upstream of Tower bridge for a few bridges at certain tide times.

A large chunk of wood could shear some very large parts of your 40 horses off.... /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[rr_123]

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Putney, not too far and not far from Wandsworth (speed limit), Although you will be alright in that. Should be ok at all states as well

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Sounds good; can I just reverse down the embankment at Putney or is there a recognised slip?

 

[Richard Shead]

there is a slip ok at most states just be careful where you park ! As in wardens and tide call chas newans Marine who should be able to advise. Cheers

 

[Dave_Seager]

There is now an advisory speed limit of 12 knots from Wandsworth Bridge down to Cherry Garden Pier (below Tower Bridge) in addition to the existing 8 knot limit between Wandsworth and Teddingotn. See PLA Notice to Mariners 12 for details.

If you really want to do 20 knots then you need to look east of London.

 

[BillyBloater]

I am also interested in doing the same thing. Please can you report back on how you got on !!

Thanks

Billy

 

[Richard Shead]

Without making myself unpopular if you use common sense and take it easy you should be fine in a dory personally I would rather a trip down from puntney rather that the mud and factories you will get below tower bridge .... Running for cover

 

[Brayman]

I'm with you Richard, nothing below the Barrier has anything to commend it in my eyes.

 

[oldgit]

"I'm with you Richard, nothing below the Barrier has anything to commend it in my eyes."

So what exactly have you got against France then..... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Brayman]

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"I'm with you Richard, nothing below the Barrier has anything to commend it in my eyes."

So what exactly have you got against France then..... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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France? Where's that?
That's why I hate the French