We’re pleased to confirm that following a course assessment paddle today, all is looking good for Thameside 1 to go ahead on Sunday 2nd March.
Due to recent heavy rainfall and the river being on red boards we are implementing special measures and buoyancy aids will be compulsory for this Sunday’s event.

For safety reasons a number of additional measures will be in place; restricted entry, compulsory buoyancy aids, mobile phone to be carried.

Restricted Entry / Course Assessment
Thameside 1 is a challenging 12 mile course with 12 portages. Although we take every possible action to minimise risk to paddlers, it is critical that paddlers, coaches and parents assess whether they are able to complete the course safely.

We are continually assessing the course on four key measures; flow, temperature, visibility and wind speed.

Paddlers need to assess their own competence against experience, paddling ability, equipment and support. We recommend that for juniors and inexperienced paddlers that you get guidance from your coach as to how to score yourself appropriately.

We are currently scoring the course for Thameside 1 (2nd March) as 13, paddler competence needs to be higher than 13. Please complete competence form.

All boats should be fit for purpose and fitted with sufficient buoyancy, there will be checks of paddler kit and boats prior to the start.