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River Thames Guide
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All Versions of River Thames Guide
24.3
March 7, 2024
Conditions' Widgets
Three stretch widget
One stretch widget (for tidal and non-tidal)
all for iPhone, iPad, Mac
New Home Screen layout
optimised to suit user's screen size
Upgrade to back end
to improve app resilience
Improvements for small screens
information on non-tidal and Wey Navigation issues
now summarised rather than opening long agency page
More23.6
June 3, 2023
Updated map engine (improved user response)
Conditions display restored
for non-Tidal improved
in river order with conditions colour coded
(without all the extraneous stuff on the EA conditions web page!)
Conditions overlayed on map
each section (lock to lock) on non-tidal
overlayed with live condition colour
More23.4
April 25, 2023
Updated backend
underlying framework updated
for improved look and feel
and more responsive to user input
Conditions display
for non-Tidal improved
Minor GUI improvements
More23.1
February 17, 2023
New Maps
new map tiles used for easier reading
RTG Lite only offers much greater magnification when viewing the map
Easier to use map overlay selection
the side panel to select overlays for the interactive map
now expands on smaller screens (to make selections easier)
Easier to use right panel overlays
the left side panel now expands on smaller screens (to make selections easier)
MISSING update - the planned update to show live river conditions on the interactive map has been withheld after the Environment Agency decided (without notice or consultation) to withdraw the RSS service used by the app.
More22.5
May 15, 2022
Improved 'Hone' link for smaller screens
Added 'Home' link in popup.
22.04
May 6, 2022
A big maintenance update
new, improved map engine
better stability, faster response to user input and more
AND developed in Ukraine, so happy to support...
Popups on maps clearer
changed the font for easier reading on smaller screens
EA Mooring conditions updated
to reflect latest rules
added summary of those rules (in Advice section)
Updated most icons
to improve readability
larger, cleaner, better colours
More22.03
March 2, 2022
2022 lockkeepers' hours for all locks on Thames.
New icons for easier readability.
Behind the scenes improvements for performance and stability.
Facilities updated for selected marinas.
Improved Wey Navigation conditions
More20.8
August 14, 2021
Mainly a maintenance update
new, improved back end
better stability, faster response to user input and more
Navigation improvements
making it easier to select options
Changed Ensign striking calculation
now using Sunset as recommended by RYA
More21.3
March 18, 2021
Link to Thames Widgets - real time river conditions for your selected stretches on Today screen (iPad) or any screen (iPhone).
Plus some minor tweaks behind the scenes.
More20.91
September 10, 2020
- Updated the map engine
- removed the rain radar viewer due to incompatibility with new engine (will restore when working again)
MorePrice History of River Thames Guide
Description of River Thames Guide
The complete planner and guide for travel and leisure on the River Thames (from its source to the Thames Barrier) and the Wey Navigation including where you can go, how you get there and what’s on the way - includes these key features:
Thames Map and Guide:
•Interactive River Map: self-contained - no internet connection needed
•Journey Planner: time (at 5, 3 , 1 mph), distance and number of locks between any two of 102 River Thames points (45 on Wey)
•Locks: need to know detail on every lock
•Bridges: headway in metres and feet
•River draught (depth of water)
•Weather for selected locations
•Current river conditions (non-tidal and tidal)
Boating Advice:
•Rules for the River
•Preventing Problems
•Emergency Help and Guidance (RNLI approved)
INTERACTIVE RIVER MAP: pinch or squeeze to zoom to the required level of detail. Add any combination of locks, moorings, boatyards, fuel, marinas, pubs, restaurants, lodgings, sanitation, fishing, emergency RVP and/or bridges; tapping any icon pops up further details including phone number, post code, maximum stay etc (where available). The interactive map is built-in to the App so you do not need an Internet connection to see where you are and facilities near you (PLEASE NOTE: this means a large download - please be patient, it’s worth it!).
JOURNEY PLANNER: select a starting point and destination from the supplied list of 102 landmarks (including locks, marinas, moorings, bridges and places of interest (from Lechlade to the Thames Barrier) and immediately see the sailing distance, direction (up or downstream), sailing time (at 5 mph, 3 mph and 1 mph) and the number of locks to transit to complete your journey; Wey navigation planner features 45 locations.
LOCK FEATURES: every Thames lock is listed in order from Cricklade Bridge to Teddington with distance to next lock both up and downstream. Touch any lock to see much more information including: telephone number; post code; lock type; width, drop and length; lock keeper’s hours; facilities available (such as WC, water, pump out etc). From the lock detail just tap to highlight this lock in the middle of the interactive map. Portage Maps for Sonning to Teddington locks.
BRIDGE HEADWAY: every bridge listed in order with headway in feet and metres; bridge headways are colour coded for ease of use and instant check to see if you need to lower any masts.
All the above features are built-in so are available even without an Internet connection.
WEATHER: select one of 20 location on the river for an up-to-date weather forecast for today and tomorrow (includes temperature, winds, humidity, visibility, sunrise and sunset). Requires an Internet connection. The weather page includes the current nautical twilight (the correct time to strike your ensign).
CURRENT RIVER CONDITIONS: for safer river use always verify the current official conditions before setting off; non-tidal conditions are provided by the Environment Agency (the River Thames authority) and categorised as Red, Yellow or Green – tap to view an explanation of the colours. Tidal conditions are provided by the Port of London Authority. Requires an Internet connection. Includes current and planned river closures and river restrictions.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: River Thames Guide includes an SOS section with information, endorsed by the RNLI, on how to deal with various problems including: Man Overboard; Boat Sinking; Boat on Fire; Boat Drifting. NOTE: these sections should be studied before embarking so that you can react properly to any emergency. Better still: take an appropriate course before using the river.
HELP: every page contains tips on using River Thames Guide to help plan your journey, find somewhere to eat or stay, using the map, and more.
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River Thames Guide: FAQ
The River Thames Guide software is compatible with iPad devices.
The app was developed by Jeff Maynard.
Currently, River Thames Guide supports iOS 12.0 or later.
5.0: The River Thames Guide app gets a lot of positive feedback.
The App Category Of The River Thames Guide App Is Lifestyle.
24.3 is the most recent version of the River Thames Guide app.
River Thames Guide released its latest update on July 3, 2024.
River Thames Guide was initially released on February 5, 2023.
The River Thames Guide app is rated Jeff Maynard.
Currently, the River Thames Guide app supports the following languages: English.
Unfortunately, River Thames Guide is not on Apple Arcade.
Unfortunately, River Thames Guide does not provide opportunities for in-app purchases.
No, River Thames Guide does not offer compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.