FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE
Issued 28 February 2001 by DW Information

Devizes to Pewsey Wharf

This lies within a restricted area as notified by MAFF. The towpath is closed and all boats are asked to refrain from unnecessary journeys and avoid using the towpath.

SENIOR DOUBLES - NEW START DAY
Issued 12 September 2000
SENIOR DOUBLES
The Senior Doubles class this year Starts on SATURDAY 14 April. The Start gates are 0700 to 2000 on Saturday with an additional option for fast crews of 0426 to 0926 Sunday (usual pre-booking applies). The prohibition on passing Teddington Lock applies until 0615 Sunday morning.
JUNIOR DOUBLES, SENIOR SINGLES & VETERAN/JUNIOR
These classes start on Friday 13th April as usual
New ENDEAVOUR CLASS
This class starts with the other Stages classes on FRIDAY 13th April.

Waterside A
Please note that Waterside A is being held as normal. The information phone line is not working although BT have been informed and are working on the fault. Therefore please DO NOT use the number on the website until further notice. If you need to contact the organisers please try email directly to me James Treadgold or my mobile phone 0771 368 4975.

Please try to enter in advance for this race if at all possible. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Watersides Website. If you do not enter in advance please be prepared for long queues at checking in, no food at the finish, and a long wait for results. It is your choice. The website and entry list will be updated when possible.

Please note that the one way road bridge at Newbury Wharf is closed and access to the Waterside Centre will be via a diversion. There will be maps at the start and information given at the briefings.


James Treadgold
Waterside Organiser
Newbury Canoe Club

Canal Closure at Newbury
The canal is now closed in Newbury just below the lock. It is not possible to reach the wharf car park by canal from the lock. Mesh fences have been erected across the complete width of the river. The towpath is also diverted.

Please exercise extreme caution if paddling this section of canal.

Paddlers starting in the wharf car park and paddling down towards Reading are not affected.

The Watersides Series is taking place as normal but please look at the Watersides Website for the latest information on parking, access to the Waterside centre and race finish location.

James Treadgold
Waterside Series Organiser
Newbury Canoe Club

KENNET & AVON WINTER WORKS
Issued 16 November 2000. Amended 25 February 2001

RESTRICTING WATERWAY ACCESS

Heathy Close Lock 52 : Lock closed until damage by boat repaired

Cadley Lock 54 to Wooton Rivers Farm Bridge 109 :
To 28 February - dredging may cause delays

Guyers Lock No. 84 : From 5 to 10 March 2001
Brick quoin repairs

Newbury Parkway Bridge (after Lock 85) : From 22 January to 21 March 2001
Major works

Towney Lock No. 97 : from 8 January to 6 April 2001
Channel stabilisation & lock safety work

Blakes Lock, Reading : works cancelled

TOWPATH CLOSURES

None

This page has been amended for announcements regarding arrangements being made for DW 2001.