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Motor boating on the tidal River Thames

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Paddling on the tidal Thames

Paddling

Rowing on the tidal River Thames

Rowing

Sailing on the tidal Thames

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RSS PLA Notices to Mariners
  • L2 of 2021 3 March 2021
    Northfleet Hope - Dredging Operations
  • No.8 of 2021 1 March 2021
    Requests For Vessels To Proceed With Caution Or At Slow Speed
Near Miss Reporting

Look after each other on the river. Tell us when you see a safety issue on the Thames.

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Navigators Club

A free membership offering you a range of benefits in addition to the latest safety and navigational information.

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Living Afloat Guide

Making your home on the tidal Thames can lead to a great lifestyle, but requires careful consideration.

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Sailing on the tidal Thames

Sailing

All forms of sailing are seen on the tidal Thames, from dinghy racing in the upper river to super yachts in the lower reaches and everything in between.
Stand-up paddleboard on the tidal Thames

Paddling

Navigating a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard on the tidal Thames requires knowledge of the way the powerful tidal river operates and the way that the boats and ships navigate upon it.
Narrow boating on the tidal Thames

Narrow Boating

Narrow boating on the tidal Thames presents a unique set of challenges, but for the experienced it can be a rewarding experience.

Who We Are

The Port of London Authority is the harbour and navigational authority for the tidal Thames below Teddington through to the Thames Estuary. The PLA’s primary role is the management of navigation and promoting the safe use of the tidal Thames. 

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PLA App

Download the ultimate companion to the River Thames.

Our free tidal Thames app has live tides for 12 sites, shipping movements, alerts and more. Available for iOS via the App Store and Android via Google Play.

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Everything you need to make the most of your time on the Thames.

Events on the Thames

Listings of upcoming races and regattas on the river.

Guidance & Regulations

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Advice on safely enjoying the tidal Thames from the Port of London Authority.

Tidal Thames Navigators Club

A free membership offering you a range of benefits in addition to the latest safety and navigational information.

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