Andrew_Fanner
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So, who is going where this weekend and what is the state of the river likely to be after all thie rain?
Jedi will be heading to Windsor, make yourself known if you see us.
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flashheart
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Unfortunately I can't get to the Rally  with the time i have, so its either Windsor or Cookham for me depending on the state of the river. 
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Risingstar
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Reds at Temple, Hurley, Sonning & Marlow.
Yellows to Boveney. Stream increasing. More rain on the way
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Andrew_Fanner
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Reds at Temple, Hurley, Sonning & Marlow.
Yellows to Boveney. Stream increasing. More rain on the way
Nadgers:-(
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Richard_Shead
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What did you expect? it is a bank holiday?
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JECuk
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Loc: Mid-Thames
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Is it really seen as not the done thing to go out if Red boards are up? Clearly weir streams and weirs are more dangerous, but a well powered and handled boat can, I assume, cope. In the locks themselves, it wouldn't really change things would it?
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Andrew_Fanner
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Is it really seen as not the done thing to go out if Red boards are up? Clearly weir streams and weirs are more dangerous, but a well powered and handled boat can, I assume, cope. In the locks themselves, it wouldn't really change things would it?
You may have to work the lock yourself as the keeper doing it for you with reds up could be interpreted (by some numpty somewhere) as "condoning" your boating activities.
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if_only
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Loc: south east
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would it affect your insurance should anything happen (you know how Ins co's like to get out of claims)?
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teddington_lock
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AFAIK , we are required to hand out the 'Strong Stream' warning notices to each boat as it comes through , but we can't stop you navigating.
The point about the insurance companies is a good one , and potentially correct. If you stacked your boat while the river was on red boards ( and the Agency on red boards advises all craft to moor up until the stream abates ) then your insurance could possibly have a way out.
You would need to clarify it with them.
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No_Regrets
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Reged: 09/07/2007
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Loc: Welwyn Garden City, Herts UK.
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My boat is suitable for coastal and estuary work, has been out on 'Reds' before, and the stream proved to be no issue at all.
I will take her to the TVR whatever*
Obviously precautions shall be taken, such as SWMBO will be well versed in weighing anchor in case of engine failure, extra care at locks (Lifejackets worn, large stick to beat recalcitrant lock-keeper etc) and discretion being the better part of valour if things look too hairy.
We're quite used to being alone on the Thames... 
*I accept some level of abuse and scorn may be heaped upon me for this attitude, and some of it may be deserved, but I believe my craft is up to it.
I may wince in a Narrow boat, or 2hp Dinghy... 
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The scourge of Windsor, and notorious founder member of the 'Upper Thames Birchwood Massive' now outlawed by the EA and River pressure groups, currently planning a nice comfy retirement in the aft cabin of a Broom.
Now can anybody recommend any non-marking slippers?
Edited by No_Regrets (01/05/2008 15:57)
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