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The EA are now providing some level of assisted passage at 31 of the 45 Thames locks and work is progressing to provide service at the remaining 14 as soon as necessary safety and Covid 19 specific measures are in … Continue reading →

River Update The whole river is now open for navigation and most hydraulic locks, although at  present Self Service only, are on public power. The EA are well advanced in installing safety measures at locks, such as barriers and signage, … Continue reading →

The non-tidal Thames is now open for leisure boating over the entire waterway although some local issues remain. All locks between Oxford and Teddington are on Self Service with public power available in most locations. Full information about local issues … Continue reading →

The TMBA and 4 other organisations representing recreational powered craft users on the non-tidal Thames have agreed to co-operate in a joint initiative to better promote their members interests. Click this link for details : Thames Boating Groups Statement Note … Continue reading →

Additional information from EA for Thames boaters regarding navigation restrictions: “For boaters on the non-tidal Thames specifically, there are some additional impacts: In order to protect our staff, all areas of our locksites which members of the public do not … Continue reading →