[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > B) I won't have a "Gold Licence" for January, (Expires 31st Dec 06)=20 > and would like to know what one does about this?
You don't need a gold licence (or any other licence for that matter) for the tidal Thames. The gold licence allows the use of BW waterways plus EA waterways (which in the case of the Thames, means the non-tidal river above Teddington). So if you have a BW only licence you'll be fine. Do check your insurance, though. > C) I have not taken any VHF course, nor do I have a radio. I believe=20 > that this is necessary for this part of the Thames - What's the=20 > course of action please? As already mentioned by somebody else, until April they are not actually enforcing this for craft from 40ft to 20 metres long (sorry to mix units but that appears to be how the lengths have been decided!) In addition there is an understanding that in organised convoys such as this, the requirement is waived if you are in close convoy and in communication (eg by mobile phone) with a boat that does have VHF. Hope you can make it. Martin L
