I seem to be on something of a roll here with articles about islands – but, hey, there are loads of islands on our stretch of the Thames, so why not?
Author: Mort Smith
A Thameside calling: To live by the river
Living beside the water has always acted as a magnet – particularly for those who can afford to pay the premium for having a view out onto the river.
Everyone welcome at annual boating rally
Lots of boaters I know don’t belong to a boat club of any description. They simply like to potter around on the river with family and friends, taking in the sights and sounds of the Thames in all its beauty.
Jenny embodies the camaraderie of the river
Woman selflessly helps desperate father facing tragedy with Fuzz
Fierce competition at annual regatta
With so much attention focused on Olympic events, I wanted to remind readers that we have our own unique local competitive action coming up on Saturday, August 11 in the shape of Sunbury amateur regatta.
Pushing the boats out
All over the country last weekend, sailing clubs, rowing club, motor cruising clubs and all kinds of other water users came together in a pre-Olympic celebration called ‘Push the Boat Out’ to indicate their support for our Olympic sailors, rowers and kayakers.
Rain, rain, go away…
I’m beginning to think that the water gods have got it in for me at the moment because every time I plan to take my boat out on the river, the fates conspire to stop me.
Making waves for 50 years
Sometimes you visit a place and you just know, from the moment you walk in there, that it’s right. The place is nice, the people are exceptionally kind and the atmosphere conveys a genuine and heartfelt welcome.
Anniversaries ahoy!
It seems incredible to me but this is the 200th Riverwatch column I’ve penned since first starting it just under five years ago.
River Watch set to keep ’em peeled…
They do say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so I suppose I should be somewhat flattered to learn that Surrey Police has joined forces with Spelthorne, Elmbridge and Runnymede Neighbourhood Watches to launch a new crime reduction initiative called – River Watch.