Useful Links to other Websites

Organisations:

www.RYA.org.uk – The Royal Yachting Association is the governing body for sailing and power boating in the UK.

 www.NSSA.org.uk – The National School Sailing Association promotes sailing as part of the educational experience of youngsters from across the UK and works in partnership with the RYA.

 www.PLA.co.uk - The Port of London Authority (PLA) is a self-financing statutory authority. They are responsible for ensuring navigational safety along the Tidal Thames, promoting use of the River and safeguarding the environment.

 www.Environment-Agency.gov.uk – The Environment Agency protect and improve the environment, and to promote sustainable development. They are also responsible for safe navigation on the River Thames, Nene and the Medway.

 www.BritishMarine.co.uk - The British Marine Federation (BMF) is the trade association for the leisure and small commercial marine industry.

 www.MarineLeisure.co.uk - The Marine Leisure Association (MLA) is the only Trade Association for Training, Charter & Holidays.

 

Clubs & Events:

www.ATYC.co.uk - The Association of Thames Yacht Clubs (ATYC) with some 50 members represents the interests of many yacht clubs from Southend to Lechlade. Its main focus is to promote enjoyment, skills and safety.

 www.TraditionalRowing.com – The Thames Traditional Rowing Association supports and promotes the sport of fixed seat rowing and sculling on the River Thames in Waterman’s Cutters.

 www.GreatRiverRace.co.uk - A spectacular event attracting around 300 rowing boats from all over the globe and appealing to every level of competitor from those who enjoy fun, fancy dress and charity stunts, to serious sports men and women who like to win. A great fun day out for competitors and spectators alike.

 

 Businesses:

www.FunOnTheWater.biz – Fun on the Water are specialists in providing on-the-water experiences on the South Coast.

 www.PowerBoatSchool.com - Plymouth Powerboat School are an RYA motor boat & powerboat training centre dedicated to providing the highest possible standards of tuition, safety and equipment all at competitive prices.

 www.SolentRibCharter.co.uk - Solent Rib Charter own Europe's largest fleet of Ribs and are the market leading provider of Rib hire, Rib charter and bareboat Rib charter services.

 

Rescue Organisations:

www.HertsBoatRescue.org.uk - Herts Boat Rescue is a totally voluntary organisation with unpaid volunteers which run the service. The service we provide is free of charge, they promote water safety in Hertfordshire and the surrounding borders and we work with all the agency's relating to water to make Hertfordshire's water a safer place.     

 www.raf.mod.uk/rafsailing/safety/index.cfm - The RAFSA Safety Division provides on the water safety cover for RAFSA, Joint Service and public events. 

 

Information:

http://RiverConditions.visitthames.co.uk - Online River Thames conditions update service which displays current advice to river users.

 www.BoatLaunch.co.uk - detailed information about boating facilities and activities including marinas, slipways, chandleries and tidal information for the next seven days.

www.MaritimeJournal.com – Online magazine for commercial marine operators.