WATER SPORTS

Introduction

The Thames is one of the busiest waterways in the country with a wide range of both recreational and commercial users. As such the PLA restricts certain water sports activities to those areas of the river which are safe for these activities. Please observe these restrictions and the speed limits that have been put in place on the river, as they have been put in place for your own safety and that of others.

The use of Personal Water Craft (PWC’s) is restricted to Fobbing Creek and West Beach, Southend. Waterskiing is authorised at Marsh End Sands, Tewkes Creek and Holehaven Creek.

Windsurfing is only advisable on the Tidal Thames to the west of Putney Bridge; and in the following areas provided that they are clear of the navigable channel and approaches to commercial berths:- Erith Rands, Mucking Flats, Blyth Sands/All Hallows and, Southend Pier to Canvey Island (Thorney Bay)

The guidance on this page covers the entire river, for local information please get in touch using the contact details below.