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 0900-1730 (weekdays) and 0900-1200 (Saturdays).