The Environment Agency have issued a drought update regarding boating on the non tidal Thames – Full Notice
The EA Thames Customer Charter 2012/13 has been published and is available on the EA website HERE as well as via the link in our RHS menu under Environment Agency
The 2012-13 Cruising Guide to the River Thames and Connecting Waterways, jointly produced by the Environment Agency and the British Marine Federation, is now available and copies are being mailed to all EA powered craft licence holders.
The guide also features the TMBA River Etiquette for Boaters on the back cover.
TThe EA have confirmed that this annual event will take place from Good Friday, April 6th to Easter Monday, April 9th. All craft are asked to show consideration.
The EA have issued an information note regarding work to clear shoals in the non-tidal Thames.
Read the note HERE
Works on Sunbury new lock are running slightly behind schedule. The new lock was due to re-open on the Saturday 17 March 2012 however it is now due to re-open on Thursday 22 March 2012. Please note: Sunbury old lock will remain open during the new lock closure. Passage will be limited to published lock keeper hours of duty.
Following extensive refurbishment, Chertsey Lock re-opened yesterday 17/03/12
The Environment Agency have published details regarding the temporary footbridge in Dorney Reach between Bray and Boveney locks which will is now in place and will remain until after the Olympics.
We have just been advised by the EA that work at Benson lock will be completed one week early and that the lock will re-open from 0900 this coming Saturday, 10th March.
The March edition of Motor Boats Monthly features article by TMBA Administrator in People of the River.
EA have issued latest info re continuing winter lock closures and works – MAP HERE
