23.6
2023-06-03
Updated map engine (improved user response)
Conditions display restored
for non-Tidal improved
in river order with conditions colour coded
(without all the extraneous stuff on the EA conditions web page!)
Conditions overlayed on map
each section (lock to lock) on non-tidal
overlayed with live condition colour
23.4
2023-04-25
Updated backend
underlying framework updated
for improved look and feel
and more responsive to user input
Conditions display
for non-Tidal improved
Minor GUI improvements
22.03
2022-03-02
2022 lockkeepers' hours for all locks on Thames.
New icons for easier readability.
Behind the scenes improvements for performance and stability.
Facilities updated for selected marinas.
Improved Wey Navigation conditions
20.8
2021-08-14
Mainly a maintenance update
new, improved back end
better stability, faster response to user input and more
Navigation improvements
making it easier to select options
Changed Ensign striking calculation
now using Sunset as recommended by RYA
20.91
2020-09-10
- Updated the map engine
- removed the rain radar viewer due to incompatibility with new engine (will restore when working again)
20.81
2020-08-20
Added new map overlay for electric charging points
highlighting locks, marinas etc with electric charging
(check non-locks for availability before mooring!)
Added new map option for rain radar
tap 'cloud' icon at top left of map
to see rain radar overlaid on interactive map
use the buttons to see rain progress
or press Play/Stop to see last two hours of radar coverage
Updated lock keepers hours to new 2020 schedule (Thames Locks/Help)
20.51
2020-05-23
Fixed an issue where some popups were partly hidden on smaller screens.
Upder the hood improvements to stability and performance.
20.3
2020-03-04
Fixed an issue where current river conditions did not display correctly on some devices
20.2
2020-02-06
Non-tidal River Thames current conditions, closures and restrictions in a more mobile-friendly format
Wey Navigation current conditions, closures and restrictions in a more mobile-friendly format
Under the hood improvements for better performance and greater stability.
19.99.12
2019-12-19
On the Home page a new Tips option
Tap 'Tips' in the right hand menu bar
and see a selection of popups to help you get the best from River Thames Guide
All telephone numbers now 'hot' links
just tap to call from your smartphone
Updated marina map overlay (again!)
with more boat hire options
with loads of pubs on the Wey Navigation
Optimised images
to reduce size of app
and improve performance
Added some safety advice graphics from PLA
available on the Advice page
Info on how to get river conditions without an Internet connection
no longer needs an Internet connection!!
19.99.11
2019-11-07
Update to underlying framework
to make app more responsive
and preparation for some new features later
Navbar scrolls off page to reveal more screen
Better layout for iPhones with 'notch'
app data no longer sometimes obscured by 'notch'
Tweak to appearance of weather page
and added countdown timer to Strike Ensign popup
Updated marina map overlay
19.99.10
2019-10-04
Compatibility with iOS 13 Dark Mode - note: to ensure that both Dark adn Light modes work well, some icons and background images have been changed. Functionality is unchanged.
19.91
2019-09-24
Thames Journey Planner - show your route on map
plan your journey
and show the route highlighted on the interactive map
Added simple, accurate ‘Find me’ for Emergency Services or friends
use simple one-click to find the three words describing your location to within three metres
Emergency Services can use the three words to pinpoint your exact location
email friends or colleagues with link to show your location to within three metres
instructions and link on Advice page
Fixed an issue with Locks page popups
facilities and lock keepers’ hours did not always popup
Trivial change to the grammar in Planner results
19.81
2019-08-13
Thames Journey Planner display improvements
rather than always show 104 locations:
choose which river sections to show (one or more)
use Settings to select your default sections to open
Thames Journey Planner improved accuracy
all distances re-measured to higher accuracy
measurements to/from locks to middle of lock
measurements to/from marinas to mid-channel opposite entrance
Thames Journey Planner new locations
added Bray Marina and Windsor Marina
Tidal locations revised to marinas/piers where available (rather than bridges)
improvement to Lock info popups
on smaller screens, lock info partly obscured by navigation buttons
all info now fully visible on all screen sizes
Preparation for iOS 13
Home page looks nicer with some new icons
19.65
2019-07-01
Fixed an issue where the Planner popup (Thames and Wey) would not scroll making it impossible to return to the Home page on devices with smaller screens.
19.6
2019-06-25
Updated the map rendering engine
Updated graphics
for non-tidal buoys and channel markers
shown on the River Draught page
Map overlay panel now resizable
swipe left or right
Added Navigation section to Advice
Non-tidal buoys and channel markers
Tidal bridge signs
Tower Bridge rules
VHF Channels
Improved Tidal Predictions
choose a summary for all seven stations for today and tomorrow
or open the detailed Admiralty page for any chosen station
current fluvial flow shown with tide predictions (no longer a separate page)
Now showing sailing times of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 mph
in both journey planners
Various UI improvements
an ongoing task!
19.5
2019-05-09
Updated Lock keepers info
reflecting EA manning all Thames locks
Added accessible toilets
to relevant lock details
Added a section on 'Tools' to Advice page
discover how to set up Siri to speak current Thames conditions
discover how to receive email alerts when Thames conditions change
Clarified source of non-tidal rules
links to full text of relevant legislation on gov.uk web site
Changed lock telephones to EA Call Centre
at EA request (individual numbers no longer published)
made the numbers 'hot' (tap to call on smartphone devices)
Added option in About/Contact to email EA
use to report blockages, fallen tress, mooring overstay, unlicensed craft
do NOT use for emergencies - always dial 999!
Various UI improvements
an ongoing task!
19.3
2019-04-02
Choose default location when map page opens
set the map page to open near your mooring
see Help on the map page for instructions
Added EA lock Service Level targets
Improved resilience of weather page
forecasts now more robust
Put a link to Home on each page
easier navigation via top navbar (user request)
on map page to maximise viewing area it's just a blue circle
Various UI improvements
an ongoing task!
19.2
2013-03-17
Tidied up the Conditions page
making navigation easier
Added info to Planner destinations
starting and Destination points now include details of facilities available
so, for example, you could plan a trip to the nearest fuel or pumpout
Rationalised map overlay icons
more consistent and easier to read
Updated the river draught page for easier reading
based on user feedback
Fixed an issue where buttons not always appearing on journey planning results
Changed some popups to full screen on tablets
easier to read with no need to scroll
Circumvented an issue where some external web sites would not open
over-zealous security settings on some sites...
Security improvements
emails now open in your device email client
external web sites now open in your device browser
Various UI improvements
an ongoing task!