[CUCBC Captains] River Conditions

[Holly Hedgeland]

Dear all,

As you can see, the flag is yellow, due to the flooding and high stream. It has been brought to my attention that crews are not taking adequate measures to mitigate the dangers posed, especially around Baits Bite lock and weir. 

The gates at BaitsBite are now at 46.9% and 47.5%, i.e. wider than earlier today. The landing stage below the lock is out of use and crews should refrain from attempting to boat from it while it remains submerged. All crews should spin upstream of the spinning sign. Two crews are reported as having been swept downstream into the boom area due to spinning too far down: there is danger of capsize on the boom so you must spin before the sign. 

When visibility is poor, as this evening, crews should be boating with lights. 

The danger posed by the weir is real: even VIIIs have been capsized before in this way and occupants dragged through by the stream. Don't let it happen here. 

Thanks,
Holly
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