the river thames stops being tidal at teddington lock.
where does the river thames stop being tidal?
teddington lock
kayaking and canoeing on the river thames





























the river thames in england is a very popular river for kayakers and canoeists, and is home to several canoe clubs, including the royal canoe club which is the oldest canoe club in the world.





























the tidal section is used by sea kayakers and experienced tourers. above teddington lock in london the thames is freshwater, with levels controlled by a series of weirs which are managed by the environment agency.





























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bullet::::- artificial whitewater





























bullet::::- locks and weirs on the river thames





























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bullet::::- thames valley freestylers weir levels
kayaking and canoeing on the river thames
sailing on the river thames





























sailing on the river thames is practised on both the tidal and non-tidal reaches of the river. the highest club upstream is at oxford. the most popular sailing craft used on the thames are lasers, gp14s, wayfarers and enterprises. one sailing boat unique to the thames is the thames rater, which is sailed around raven's ait.





























clubs in the lower thames (thames estuary) include:





























bullet::::- gravesend sailing club in gravesend, kent





























bullet::::- erith yacht club near erith, kent





























bullet::::- thurrock yacht club in thurrock





























bullet::::- island yacht club in canvey island, essex
sailing on the river thames