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Notice Ref | M95-25 |
Issuer | Jamie Gilbert |
Issuer Role | Assistant Harbour Master |
Issue Date | 01/07/2025 |
Expiration Date | 18/07/2025 |
District | Middle |
Reach(es) | Greenwich Reach to Mortlake Reach |
Mariners are advised that on the dates listed below, London Youth Rowing will be holding the annual Oarsome Challenge, taking place between Poplar, Blackwall & District Rowing Club in Greenwich Reach and Mortlake & Anglian Alpha Boat Club in Mortlake Reach.
Date | Start | Finish |
---|---|---|
Tuesday 15th July | 13.10 | 16.10 |
Wednesday 16th July | 13.45 | 16.45 |
Thursday 17th July | 14.20 | 17.20 |
All times are approximate
The start and end locations are shown in the chartlets below marked by a red dashed line:
The events will take place on the flood tide with approx.16 Skerries making passage from PBDRC to Chiswick Bridge with 5 safety boats in attendance.
All vessels will maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 14
Masters of vessels navigating throughout these events should navigate at a safe speed paying particular attention to their wash.
Further details will be broadcast by London VTS on VHF Channel 14.
Last updated: 2025-07-08 07:01:55