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Boating events 2009
For boating events 2009 visit Ports of Call.


Severn Bore
Bores will occur around high tides 22 - 26 July. Largest probably on 24 Jul.


Caution River Severn
6 Jul - 14 Aug; dredging operations, including weekends at lock locations between Worcester and Stourport. Contact relevant lock keeper and follow instructions.
Source: British Waterways


Caution River Severn
Until 1 Apr 2010, scaffolding on underside Holt Fleet Bridge. Keep to centre of bridge.
Source: British Waterways


Signal Lights, Sharpness Canal
Traffic signals reinstated on all manned bridges.
 Red - Stop. Do not proceed beyond signal.
 Flashing red -Wait
 Green
- proceed if way is clear.
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea apply to Gloucester & Sharpness canal.
Source: British Waterways.


Advice Sharpness Canal
High Orchard (St Ann Way) Bridge
Craft with air draught exceeding 4.5 m will need to book bridge lift with Gloucester Lock
Source: British Waterways.


Bridge and Lock Times
River Severn and Sharpness Canal: 0800 to 1900 hours.
Source: British Waterways.


River Severn Levels
River flow usually low in Summer months, but caution : river levels can rise very rapidly after heavy rain anywhere in the large Severn catchment area.
For flood warnings, refer to the Environment Agency website (see under 'Organisations' in Severn Boating Links)


Weather Forecasts
For locality specific weather forecasts go to Bristol Channel or Severn Boating Links.


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Bulk Freight transport
The River Severn is once again being used to transport bulk freight. Cemex are now shipping sand and gravel aggregate from Ripple to Ryal on the River Severn and also to their plant on the Sharpness canal.

For photographs see freight transport

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Marine Safety Information
Voice VHF for Bristol Channel broadcast at 3 hour intervals starting at 0150 hours. Severn bridge aerial on VHF channel 86.
Source: Marine & Coastguard Agency.


Sea Locks Sharpness and Bristol
Heavily tide dependent; lock and swing bridges require prior arrangement by telephone or VHF.


Moon Phases
Full Moon 07 Jul.   New Moon 22 Jul.
Spring tides occur two days after new or full moon


Tides
For online daily tide times at Avonmouth and other locations in Bristol Channel see under 'Nautical Matters' in Severn boating links
 

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