Useful Links
We have included a list of useful links which may be of interest. If anyone has any others which they use on a regular basis which may be of interest to other members, please let us know and we will add them to the list!
Associations
Royal Yachting Association - http://www.rya.org.uk/
For all regulations and documents required for taking your boat abroad - From menu select 'Knowledge Base'. Also the tab 'What paperwork do I require' is of interest.
RYA Offshore and Coastal Consultative Panel Representatives - http://www.rya.org.uk/Activities/yachtcruising/occp.htm
See who the commitee members are and other very useful coastal information.
RYA Thames Region - http://www.rya.org.uk/Regions/thamesvalley/contacts.htm
RYA Thames Region Commitee members and other usefull information.
Association of Thames Yacht Clubs (ATYC) - http://www.atyc.co.uk
RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) - http://www.rnli.org.uk
Information and services offered by the RNLI
Authorities
Environment Agency - http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk
The EA control the Thames and other waterways.
Port of London Authority - http://www.portoflondon.co.uk
The PLA control the River below Teddington. You will find the Notices to Mariners here.
HM Customs & Excise - http://www.hmce.gov.uk
From this link you can obtain Custom & Excise information on taking your boat abroad.
Maritime& Coastguard Agency - http://www.mcagency.org.uk
Register your boat details with the MCA using form CG66
British Waterways - http://www.british-waterways.org
For all information on British Waterways
Broads Authority - http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk
For all information on the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads
Office of Communication (OFCOM) - http://www.ofcom.org.uk
To obtain VHF/DSC radio licences.
Inland Waterways Association - http://www.waterways.org.uk
Details and Information on the work of the Inland Waterways Association
Campaigns
http://www.saveourwaterways.org.uk/
The Save Our Waterways campaign embraces all waterways users (boaters, towpath walkers, cyclist, anglers, nature-lovers, historians) and those who live or work beside the waterways.
MAD on the Thames - http://www.madonthethames.org.uk
This site has been launched by Tony Riley (a Thames boater) as part of a campaign to protest against the recent Environment Agency licence fee increases.
Thames Information
Thames Path Online Guide - http://www.thames-path.co.uk
The River Thames Alliance - http://www.riverthamesalliance.com
A partnership with the EA, local authorities and businesses to promote the commercial opportunities around the Thames.
Visit the Thames - http://www.visitthames.co.uk
This website has been voted the ‘Tourism website of the year’ at The Tourism ExSEllence Awards 2007. It contains a lot of very useful information on the Thames.
http://www.waterscape.com/canals-and-rivers/river-thames/boating/services-for-you - This site contains useful information such as water points, showers, services etc on the River Thames.
http://upriver.users.btopenworld.com/index.htm
Useful information if going upstream
Weather
River Conditions Forum - http://www.ybw.com/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1884007/page/0/fpart/all/vc/1
A Forum where members give an update on River Thames conditions. Red Boards out etc
http://www.windguru.com/int/
A good website for weather conditions
MET Office - http://www.met-office.gov.uk
For Inshore and Offshore weather forecasts
Moorings
Chiswick Pier - http://www.chiswickpier.org.uk
Details of moorings for those traveling downriver
MDL Marinas - http://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl/
Marina facilities on the Thames and South Coast
User Groups and Forums
River User Groups - http://www.riverusergroups.co.uk
All users of the River Thames meet at these RUG meetings. This web site contains all information in the public domain for the River Thames, from River User Groups (RUG's) and also information from the Environment Agency such as lock closures and funding.
Rallies
Thames Valley Rally - http://www.thamesvalleyrally.co.uk
Annual Spring Bank Holiday weekend Rally at Henley
Boats – chandlery etc
Boat Safety Scheme - http://www.boatsafetyscheme.com
All the information on the scheme and how to find an examiner
Member recommended examiner - Dave Raven - E: dave@raven.dj - http://www.raven.dj Tel: 0208 7830995 Mob: 07905 293728
Part 111 Register - http://www.mcga.gov.uk
Details of how to register your vessel under either Part 1 or Part 111 of the MCA UK Register. This is a requirement if you are taking your vessel abroad. British Marine Federation www.bmif.co.uk Information on the London and Southampton Boat Shows
UK Hydrographic Office - http://www.ukho.gov.uk
Admiralty Charts and Publications. Latest information to keep your charts up to date.
http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/default/mcs/referrer/twyc
If members use this link to access Mailspeed Marine Chandlers, The Windsor Yacht Club will receive a commission on all goods purchased through this link. So help your club funds and take advantage of Mailspeed Marine's special offers & discounts.
Publications
Motor Boat Monthly - http://www.mbmclub.com/mbm/home.htm
Practical Boat Owner - http://www.pbo.co.uk/pbo/home.htm