Lock Keeper's Union writes to Lord Smith
A letter written independently by Clive Smith, a GMB Organiser and lock keeper, to Lord Smith regarding the non replacement of residential lock keepers. This letter has been places in the public domain for all to see. Read More
ATYC Notice Board January 2012
Important information regarding the Dinner/Dance, Training days and other matters. Read More
Club Secretaries - Please ensure this notice is copied to your members. If you haven't already received a copy via email you can download one from the Library.
Detailed information on the meeting held on 21st December with Lord Smith
This information is a complete record of the submission by the TUGn to the EA regarding the proposed changes to lock and weir keeper manning on the River Thames.
If you want to be aware of the current and critical situation regarding the future of our river the following documents are a MUST READ.
Contents List for the relevant documents Read More
Letter to Lord Smith subsequent to the 21st December meeting Read More
Aide Memoire by Michael Shefras on the 21st December meeting Read More
Delegates Briefing Notes for the 21st December meeting Read More
Budget Comaprison between the EA and TUGn proposals Read More
Meeting with Lord Smith re-EA proposals
A brief report on the meeting between EA, Lord Smith and others prominent members and the TUG as reported by Michael Shefras, ATYC Chair.
It would appear that Lord Smith is reviewing the proposals from both sides prior to a final decision. Read More
EA Customer Charter for 2012
Notes by Michael Shefras on the meeting held between boating organisations and the EA to consider the proposed charter. Read More
Open Letter to Club Officers
The ATYC Chair, Michael Shefras, urges club officers and others to make sure that the ATYC Notice Board comes to the attention of all club members and others with an interest in ATYC activities. Read More
ATYC Notice Board December 2011
Christmas edition of the Notice Board looking forward to 2011 Read More
River Management for the Olympics
Notes on two meetings held to determine to details of river management on Dorney Reach for the Olympic period 2012 Read More
Letter to Lord Smith from the TUG
Re the EA proposals for residential lock and weir keeper recruitment freeze and renting of vacant tied cottages Read More
ATYC Notice Board Late November 2011
Inconclusive meeting with the Director SE Region.
Objection raised to the Registration Fee increases.
Queen's Jubilee Pageant numbers confirmed. Read More
ATYC Notice Board Early November 2011
STOP PRESS
Information regarding the increase in Boat Registration Fees and other current topics. Read More
ATYC Notice Board Mid October 2011
Report on the General Meeting of the 19th Octber in particular the likely impact of the latest EA proposals on the fabric of the River and other matters. Read More
ATYC Notice Board October 2011
Extraordinary important information.
EA to rent out Lock Keepers Cottages. Read More
Email from Howard Davidson to WWG
"So, on Monday,we are instructing letting agents to market our houses at Grafton, Cleeve,Sunbury and Chertsey. When the houses at Goring, Whitchurch and Blakes becomevacant later this year, we will also be renting them. We envisage renting all houses that become available over the next few years which is likely to be another two making nine in total by the end of 2013." Read More
ATYC's Response to above
Outline of the ATYC strategy in response to the EA proposals. Read More
Andy Soper's notes on LRBP meeting
I attended the six monthly meeting of the Water Framework Directive - Thames River Basin Liaison Panel onWednesday 5th October 2011. There are eleven of these panels across the country set up to advise the EnvironmentAgency (EA) on their plans for ensuring that the UK meets the EU Water QualityDirective for rivers, canals, lakes and groundwater.
This is a defensive brief for me as we know that there is already adequate legislation in force or in train to ensure that boats do not pollute the water.It is more important to ensure that our ability to enjoy, navigate, and live onthe water remains unimpaired by others activities. The Boat Safety Certificateprovides most of the legal protection needed and this is being extended to theMedway. The PLA by-laws are being amended to prohibit sewage discharges fromhouse-boats - it is already forbidden from commercial craft. Read More
ATYC Rally Competition
Top Boat: Dandy Regent - Top Team: Swan Radcot Full Results
Thames River Park
I attended the well attended PLA River Users Consultative Forum (Upper) which whilst covering all the other routine business of that committee for its first half there was a full discussion on the proposed Thames River Park. Read more
St Katharine Docks News
St Katharine Docks has been acquired for £156m by new owners who have pledged to breathe new life into the central London marina situated on the Thames in an iconic location next to Tower Bridge.
Imperal Wharf Marina Advice
This advice is from a member of Upper Thames Motor Yacht Club. "So far as uncomfortable moorings go I suggest that if you have a flotilla that you recommend to stop there that they alternate their moorings. i.e. one moors facing up stream (according to the tide) and the next boat moors facing down stream. This will break up the incoming and outgoing tides and reduce the uncomfortable experience we suffered"
The Thames Boating Certificate Log Book
The Log Book is now in the Library for you to view or print out yourself.
Bound copies are available from Mike Shefras at £5 + £1 p&p
ATYC Burgees
Small (12") Burgees are now available from Pete Hasler at £10
Tidal Thames Recreational Users Website
The PLA (Port of London Authority) has recently created a new recreational users website which has been developed to provide leisure users with all the information they need to stay safe on the river. Look Here