Notice: Richmond Canoe Club Hasler Race 2026: river restriction notice

Molesey reach, Garrick’s Ait to Sunbury Lock.

Approximately 400 to 500 kayaks, both single and doubles, will be racing in divisions between Garrick’s Ait and Sunbury Lock starting and finishing opposite Hampton Sailing Club.

Marker buoys will be deployed at turning points below Garrick’s Ait and Sunbury Lock and at various bends on the river. Kayaks to navigate river right, whilst being aware of other river users.

Masters of all boats to maintain a safe speed and lookout between Garrick’s Ait and Sunbury Lock. When in the vicinity of canoes take particular care and slow down.

You must follow any instructions given from Environment Agency control points or patrol launches.

You are responsible for avoiding collisions. Use all available means appropriate to the circumstances to assess and avoid any risk of collision.

Swimming is not allowed on or near the course during the stated times.

All directions as to the left and right side of the river are given looking upstream.

Nothing contained in these directions shall supersede those parts of the Thames Navigation Licensing and General Byelaws 1993 and the UK Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1996 as may be relevant. Particular attention should be paid to byelaws 24-42 of the Thames Navigation Licensing and General Byelaws 1993, Steering Sailing and Speed.

And Notice is hereby given, that it is provided by Byelaw 52 of the Thames Navigation Licensing and General Byelaws 1993 that: