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
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Royal Yachting Association - 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.
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RYA Thames Region - RYA Thames Region Commitee members and other usefull information.
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RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) - Information and services offered by the RNLI
Authorities
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Environment Agency - The EA control the Thames and other waterways.
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Port of London Authority - The PLA control the River below Teddington. You will find the Notices to Mariners here.
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HM Customs & Excise - From this link you can obtain Custom & Excise information on taking your boat abroad.
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Maritime& Coastguard Agency - Register your boat details with the MCA using form CG66
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British Waterways - For all information on British Waterways
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Broads Authority - For all information on the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads
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Office of Communication (OFCOM) - To obtain VHF/DSC radio licences.
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Inland Waterways Association - Details and Information on the work of the Inland Waterways Association
Thames Information
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Visit the Thames - 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.
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Explore The Thames App, an interactive iOS App for anyone visiting the River Thames. If you go boating, fishing, walking or cycling on or along the River Thames this app will be for you! Go to to find out more
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Interactive Map of the Thames. Provided by LeBoat
Weather
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WindGURU - A good website for weather conditions and tides
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MET Office - For Inshore and Offshore weather forecasts
Moorings
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Chiswick Pier - Details of moorings for those traveling downriver
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MDL Marinas - Marina facilities on the Thames and South Coast
User Groups and Forums
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River User Groups - 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.
Boat information, chandlery, etc
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Boat Safety Scheme - All the information on the scheme and how to find an examiner
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Member recommended examiner - Dave Raven - E: - http://www.raven.dj Tel: 0208 7830995 Mob: 07905 293728
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Part 111 Register (Small Ship Register) - 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.
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UK Hydrographic Office - Admiralty Charts and Publications. Latest information to keep your charts up to date.
Publications
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Motorboat Owner - Free to register