The Captain, Safety Advisor and Senior Coaches have the authority to change the River Status Board.

The criteria for the board settings are the minimum requirements, if those authorised to change the boards feel that further restrictions are required to stay safe, they may change the board accordingly and/or request specific crews do not go out.

The stream flow rate is as measured on the Bridge Gardens flow meter.  This is published on the “Flow" tab of the -GaugeMap Maidenhead website.

Any member found blatantly disregarding the river status board and going out when it is indicated that they shouldn't, will be referred to the committee who will consider banning the member from rowing out of the club.

Even when rowing is permitted it is every member's responsibility to carry out their own risk assessment and decide whether it is safe to go out. Coaches and crew members have the final decision as to whether to go out.

If in doubt, don’t go out!

River Status:
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Outdoor Temp:
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Flow Rate:
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River Temp:
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Wind Speed:
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Wind Direction:
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Board Colour Rowing Activity Minimum Criteria
Amber
  • No Learn to Row.
  • All boats must be experienced competent boats and, if coxed, have an experienced cox.
  • 80 – 99 m³/sec - no small boats (1x or 2x/-) without squad captain's or junior coach's permission, or be Gold Standard.
  • Stream 65 to 99 m³/sec.
Red/Amber
All Rowers:
  • No small boats - only 4s and 8s.
  • No rowing after official sunset – if lights are required ensure you are off the river.
  • No rowing above the A4 road bridge.
  • Turn before Headpile Eyot (Bray Island).
Adult Rowers:
  • All crew members and coxes must be Gold Standard.
Junior Rowers:
  • Only established race crews 6 weeks or less before the race.
  • The Junior Coach on the water is responsible for completing the Risk Assessment.
  • Stream 100 to 119 m³/sec.
Red
  • No Rowing
  • Stream >= 120 m³/sec.