When boating on the River Thames:
- the maximum speed for power driven boats upstream of Teddington is 8km per hour (approx 5 miles per hour)
- obey the Thames navigation byelaws
- all boats on the River Thames must be registered with the Environment Agency
- steer on the right hand side when it is safe and practical
- avoid turning your boat near bridges, bends and locks
- don’t turn across the bows of oncoming boats; wait until it’s safe
- keep a sharp look out at all times for any hazards, taking action when necessary; if in doubt, slow down or stop
- always take care when overtaking and keep clear of other boats
- near bridges or sharp bends, boats going upstream must give way to boats coming downstream