This guide has been produced by the Community Sport Hub to highlight river access and safety considerations for individual and group users.

Perth Bridge The River Tay is the longest river in at 119 miles. It begins life as a tiny spring on W limit for Ben Lui and changes its name several times before it passes through Loch Tay. The Tay fine rowing catchment, with everything from the open waters of Loch Tay to specific rapids further boats HIGH water down the river, oers a wide variety of opportunities to paddle all types of canoe and kayak craft and hosts regular national and international competitions and events.

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Perth The River Tay also oers exciting opportunities for sailors, rowers, water skiers and many PERTH Canoe other water users. The river is tidal and its water level can change up to 3 metres Club Railway Bridge between maximum high and low tides. The river may be considerably higher and faster moving after periods of heavy rainfall. Obstacles at the river edges, such as posts, mud and gravel banks can be hazardous, as well as floating debris. Please proceed with caution while enjoying the River Tay. Perth Waterski Circuit NOT TO BE USED Waterports The River Tay Community Sport Hub comprises local rowing, canoeing, kayak, waterski See Caution One Club FOR NAVIGATION and sailing clubs, as well as the Sea Cadets, Willowgate Activity Centre and Perth Harbour. To find out more please like and follow 'The River Tay Community Sport Hub' East Channel NOT Facebook page. Sea Cadets navigable in fine rowing boats at anytime Thanks to Calmac Harbours for supporting the production of this safety guide. Willowgate PERTH Centre KEY Perth HARBOUR Sailing W limit for SPEED Road Waterski Circuit Club River Tay fine rowing Tay 10 KNOTS Overhead Power Railway boats Rowing Cable LOW water Club LIMIT* MONCREIFFE River Access Defibrillator Access ISLAND Special Port Lateral Purpose/General Frairton Bridge Mark/Beacon Incident Reporting Beacon TESCO Starboard Lateral Light Please record any incidents or near misses at: Mark/Beacon www.perthharbour.co.uk/incident-reporting/ Pontoon *Applies to large commercial vessels (24m+) FRIARTON Diving All diving MUST be cleared with the Commercial Craft & Ships In an emergency call 999 harbour prior to commencement. See Caution Two

Caution One Waterskiers and Small Craft Perth Harbour Waterski circuit may be in use typically from 1 hour Getting in/out before high water to 3 hours after. This area may also be Always manoeuvre with bows into the prevailing conditions, either Harbour Master INCHYRA used by jetskiers and Sea Cadets. All users are asked to wind or water flow. All craft are entitled to free passage of the tidal Perth Harbour, proceed with extreme caution, keeping close to the banks reaches of the Tay subject to the Perth Harbour Bylaws: www.perthharbour.co.uk/perth-harbour-bylaws. Friarton Road Yacht at all times. Perth PH2 8BB Club Be Safe, Be Seen University All vessels should pass port to port. All river users should consider using hi-vis/contrasting Oice Open Mon to Friday Boat Club clothing and equipment. An active lookout for other river 0900 - 1700 Carse users must be kept at all times. Allow plenty of time to take Canoe avoiding action if risk of collision exists. Phone, access & emergency (24hrs): Club Caution Two Speed and Wash 01738 624056 Commercial craft are restricted to 10 knots. All other There is a speed limit of 10 knots inforce for commercial [email protected] craft must show consideraton of their speed and wash craft. All other vessels should operate at a safe speed taking with regards to the safety and comfort of others. into account the wash created and other water users www.perthharbour.co.uk E limit for nearby. VHF Channel 09 fine rowing Ships are restrictied by size and draught and are limited boats Diving & Open Water Swimming without in their ability to manouver. All other river users must Perth & Council Environment Service safety escort These activites are indicated by flag ‘Alpha’ - , on their keep clear. accompanying vessel. 01738 476476