River & Navigation News

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.

With immediate effect and until further notice the moorings, shower block, chandlery shop and boat sales will be temporarily closed.

We are therefore asking all mooring customers not to visit their boats other than to retrieve essential items, like medication and providing we are notified in advance.

The marina office and workshops will continue to operate with minimal staff in order to provide ensure that the marina and boats remains safe and secure, and to provide necessary assistance.

This is a truly extraordinary situation and in fact it is the only time its 76 years that the boatyard has needed to close its doors.

Please feel assured that we will do everything we can to make sure that the marina and boats are in a ready state once the government are able to relax the rules.

In consideration, all workshop jobs that have been completed to date will be invoiced on extended payment terms. All cosmetic work (canopy cleaning, compounding and cleaning) not yet completed will be put on hold. Outstanding engineering and boatbuilding jobs will progress with reduced staff to enable those boats to be used once the situation changes.

If you require anything urgent you can phone or email the marina office

01480 494040

ben@jonesboatyard.co.uk

sam@jonesboatyard.co.uk

We will keep you updated when we know more

Thank you for your patience and understanding in this difficult situation.