PILOTS FOR LEISURE CRAFT

Owners of leisure craft and narrowboats who may lack the confidence to tackle the River Severn are strongly advised to make use of persons with appropriate local knowledge. For some craft (e.g. narrowboats) operating in tidal waters and specified rivers, there may be implications for the vessel’s insurance.

When engaging persons with local knowledge to assist or conduct such passages, owners of leisure craft should satisfy themselves that the person is sufficiently competent.

Gloucester Pilots’ Partnership have three Pilots authorised by the Gloucester Harbour Trustees to operate in the Gloucester District.

The Pilots are usually available to provide services to leisure craft. Bookings for authorised Gloucester Pilots may be made directly to the Duty Pilot on 07774 226143 between 0800-1800 (weekdays) and 0900-1200 (Saturdays).