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Boating basics including essential knowledge and techniques you need to make sure you enjoy yourselves and stay safe on the water.
Information for boaters on the River Stour.
Information for boaters on the Rivers Welland and Glen.
The Environment Agency's requirements for obtaining a boat registration on the River Thames.
Environment Agency byelaws for the regulation, management and improvement of the River Thames.
The requirements for obtaining a boat registration on the Anglian Waterways.
Guidance for owners, operators and masters of vessels on inland waters, explaining the classifications and how to apply for categorisation.
Information on harbour approach, moorings, fees and safety information.
Information on the restrictions affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
River Thames accommodations licensing requirements relates to mooring piles, slipways, landing stages and other private structures.
This guidance should be read before making any application to register a boat on Environment Agency waterways.
Guidance for users of all Environment Agency waterways, including the River Thames, Anglian Waterways and the Medway Navigation.
Information on the closures affecting the navigation on the River Thames.
The Environment Agency's requirements for obtaining a boat registration on the Medway Navigation.
How to apply to hold an event on an Environment Agency river.
Environment Agency byelaws for the registration of pleasure boats (other than launches) on the River Thames and for other purposes.
How the River Thames visitor mooring service uses your personal information, when you register for a visitor mooring on the non-tidal River Thames.
Information on restrictions affecting navigation on the River Thames.
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