Environment Agency
June 16
18:17
2024
Before boating on the River Thames, you should check the current river conditions.
Navigation issues: updated 16 June 2024
| When | Where | Whats happening |
|---|---|---|
| 16 June 2024 until further notice | Benson Lock | Navigation through the lock is currently available by handwinding only. |
| 14 June 2024 until further notice | Days Lock | Navigation through the lock is currently available by handwinding only. |
| 23 April 2024 until further notice | Caversham reach | Submerged boat reported in central third of navigation channel, just upstream of St Marys Island. Boaters should navigate with caution and avoid using middle of the navigation at this location. |
| 20 April 2024 Until further notice | Whitchurch head lock cut | Obstruction to navigation above head gates. Boaters should navigate with caution when entering or exiting the upstream lock cut. |
| 1 October 2023 until further notice | Teddington Launch Lock | Lock is closed for repairs to lock walls, gate ram trench and areas of the lock side. |
| Until further notice | Clifton weir stream | Shoal reported downstream of The Plough public house. Boaters are advised not to navigate up Clifton weir stream. |
| Until further notice | Canal Bridge, Radcot | A vehicle has damaged Canal Bridge, where Radcot Road A4095 crosses the River Thames. Please be cautious of falling debris if navigating near the bridge. |
| Until further notice | Boulters Lock | Gates on the pedestal side do not open fully. Width of the tail gates is restricted to no more than 5.5 metres (18). Please use caution when entering and exiting the lock. |
River closures: updated 16 May 2024
| When | Where | Whats happening |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 5 to Wednesday 12 June 2024 | Forbury Loop on the River Kennet | Reading Water Fest 2024: the Forbury Loop on the River Kennet in Reading will be closed to all boats other than those participating in the Reading Water Fest. |
River restrictions: updated 13 June 2024
| When | Where | Whats happening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 25 March to Monday 17 June 2024 | Hambleden reach | Henley Royal Regatta 2024 course construction: boaters travelling downstream should use left, Berkshire/Remenham side of the river within the regatta course. Boaters travelling upstream should use the right, Buckinghamshire/Fawley Court side of the river. |
| Saturday 15 June 2024 8am to 6pm | Marlow reach | Marlow Town Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the left, Berkshire side of the river. |
| Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June 2024 8am to 5pm | Sunbury reach | Sunbury and Walton Sea Cadets 2nd Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the Surrey, left side of the river. |
| Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June 2024 9am to 7pm | Caversham reach | Reading Amateur Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the right or north, non-towpath side of the river. |
| Sunday 16 June 2024 10am to 2pm | Teddington reach | Royal Canoe Club Royal Marathon 2024: the navigation channel will be on the Surrey, left side of the river. |
| Sunday 16 June 2024 4:30pm to 5pm | Bray reach | Maidenhead Lions Club Duck Derby 2024: the navigation channel will be maintained to access Boulters weir. |
| Monday 17 June 2024 6am to 6am on Tuesday 2 July 2024 | Hambleden reach | Henley Royal Regatta practice and Henley Womens Regatta 2024: the navigation channel for river traffic will be on the Buckinghamshire bank, Fawley Court side of the river. |
| Sunday 23 June 2024 7am to 7:45am | Marsh reach | Wargrave Sprint Triathlon 2024: the navigation channel will be on the Oxfordshire, Shiplake side of the river. |
| Sunday 23 June 2024 8am to 7pm | Sonning reach | Thames Valley Park Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the right, non-towpath side of the river. |
| Sunday 23 June 2024 10am to 3pm | Iffley and Sandford reaches | Falcon Boat Club Haslar Race 2024: there will be no racing channels set up, kayaks are to navigate the river correctly and safely whilst being aware of other river users. |
| Saturday 29 June 2024 8am to 7pm | Sonning reach | Reading Town Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the right, non-towpath side of the river. |
| Sunday 30 June 2024 4am to 7am | Hambleden reach | Henley Classic Swim 2024: the navigation channel for river traffic will be on the Buckinghamshire, Fawley Court, right side of the regatta course. |
| Tuesday 2 July to Sunday 7 July 2024 | Hambleden reach | Henley Royal Regatta 2024: the Regatta takes place between Henley Bridge and downstream of Temple Island. Large numbers of boats of all types will be in the vicinity and your co-operation would be appreciated when passing through the Reach. |
| Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July 2024 | Teddington reach | National Sea Scout Regatta and RNLI 200 Anniversary Parade 2024: the navigation channel will be on the Middlesex, right hand side of the river. |
| Friday 12 and Saturday 13 July 2024 | Hambleden reach | Henley Masters Regatta 2024: during the stated times, no unauthorised boats can navigate within the regatta course booms on the Berkshire side of the river. |
| Saturday 13 July 2024 9am to 5pm | Sunbury reach | Thames Valley Skiff Club Regatta 2024: the navigation channel will be on the Middlesex, right side of the river. |
| Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July 2024 8am to 7pm | Teddington reach | Kingston Amateur Regatta 2024: the navigation channel wi
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