This small book is intended principally as a help to leisure boaters who
are not familiar with the Thames through central London. However, Part 2
may well help even the most seasoned of watermen. The length of the
river covered is from Margaret Ness in the east, to Putney Bridge in the
west. This is the area for which a local knowledge endorsement is
required for most commercial skippers. It is a very busy part of the
Thames, with every conceivable type of craft likely to be encountered.
The book is divided into three parts: The first part gives general
information and advice, and in passing, mentions local rules which will
be relevant . The second part lists many places the names of which you
might read or hear on the radio. The third part outlines the types of
hazard you will encounter as you make your way up river on a fold-out
chart