River & Navigation News - Jones Boatyard

The river network is fully open to navigation when the EA classes navigation as Normal. Photograph by Terry Hyde.

The EA announce a Caution phase when river flow is fast. Navigation is open however one must navigate carefully due to strong currents and reduced bridge heights. Photograph by Terry Hyde.

Strong Stream Warning is issued for very high flow. Photograph by Nick Piggot.

During Strong Stream the locks are reversed, the river will have burst its banks and is effectively closed to navigation. Photograph by Kevin Loader.

The River Great Ouse Navigation Conditions

Bedford to St Ives

14/3/2019

EA Floodline: 0845 988 1188 / 1 (033211)

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St Ives to Earith

14/3/2019

EA Floodline: 0845 988 1188 / 1 (033211)

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Navigation Notices on the River Great Ouse & Cam

St.Ives Lock Closure 18th March 2019 – 8 April 2019

Shut for mechanical repairs to the guillotine gate.

Bottisham Lock Closure 18th March 2019 – 8 April 2019

Bottisham Lock will be shut for a dewatered drain inspection and repair.

For further information contact the EA on 03708 506506

Marina News & Water Levels

Water Levels

14/03/2019

Normal in upper marina

2.9m headroom at St.Ives lock – 15:30 14 March 2019

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Marina News

14/02/2019

Crane In will commence Monday 17th March so boats may not be in there normal position until Friday. Access to boats on hard standing will not be possible from Monday morning and we hope to have all of the boats back on their moorings by Friday morning.

Please ensure all ladders are disconnected from the skotches and removed before crane in and that your boat is well fendered with mooring ropes.

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