Boating on the River Medway
The River Medway is a beautiful rural river. The navigation starts at Tonbridge, flows through Maidstone, and ends at the gateway to the Medway Estuary at Allington Lock.
Boat safety standards
We have introduced new boat safety standards for all powered boats kept, let for hire or used on the River Medway. As of 1 April 2012, you must make sure your boat complies with these standards to register it on the River Medway:
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News for River Medway boaters.
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Download information on Medway bridge profiles for over 30 bridges from Allington to Tonbridge.
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We have produced some River Medway guides and publications which you can download, print and take with you on your journey.
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Distances bewteen locks on the River Medway and information on how to operate them.
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Location of pump-outs on the River Medway.
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What you must do, the Medway speed limit, and fishing from a boat.
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Places to launch or land a canoe, kayak or small boat on the River Medway.
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Information about tides in the Medway Estuary.
