The Environment Agency has issued guidance for boaters on the River Thames, Anglian Waterways and the Medway Navigation in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency.
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Last updated:
16 August 2022
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Out of date Coronavirus updates withdrawn.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update April 2022 added
New update for July 2021.
Update to self-drive day hire section on the chart in the guidance released on the 5 March 2021.
Update to 5 March 2021 guidance
Environment Agency waterways: Coronavirus (COVID-19) update 5 March 2021 added.
5 January 2021 update added
23 December 2020 update added
Update 2 December 2020: Clarified advice about travelling and overnight stays in tier 3 areas. Clarified that sailing is permitted for all tiers subject to social contact rules.
Environment Agency waterways: Coronavirus (COVID-19) update 2 December 2020 added.
4 November 2020 update added
Environment Agency waterways: coronavirus (Covid-19) update 30 July 2020 added.
Environment Agency waterways: coronavirus (Covid-19) update 25 June 2020 added.
Environment Agency waterways: coronavirus (Covid-19) update 5 June 2020 and accompanying flyer added.
Environment Agency waterways: coronavirus (Covid-19) update 19 May 2020 added
Environment Agency waterways: coronavirus (Covid-19) update 13 May 2020 added
Environment Agency waterways Coronavirus (Covid-19) update 21 April 2020 added
Environment Agency waterways: coronavirus (COVID-19) update 2 April 2020 added