River Conditions
Latest Conditions*
| Isis | Godstow | |
| Last Updated Michael Pontikos 09/05/2013 21:59 | Last Updated Ian Maconnachie 11/04/2013 09:44 |
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What Do All The Colours Mean?
The colour of the flags represents how fast (and therefore how dangerous) the stream is on the respective stretch, and consequently shows which OURCs rules are in force, though it is important that all crews make their own individual risk assessment before starting an outing.
On the Isis:
Green Flag
- No restrictions
Blue Flag
- No novice coxes
- Spin between the spinning posts downstream of Donny Bridge and at Haystacks
- No spinning at Longbridges, except to land at Longbridges
- No going above Folly Bridge or through Iffley Lock
Amber Flag
- Senior crews and coxes only
- All crews must have a bankrider, equipped with a throw-line and a mobile phone pre-programmed with the number of the Iffley Lock-keeper: 01865 777 277
- Spin between the spinning posts downstream of Donny Bridge and at Haystacks
- No spinning at Longbridges, except to land at Longbridges
- No going above Folly Bridge or through Iffley Lock
Red Flag
- No crews allowed out
Grey Flag
- Flag not currently being maintained. All crews must make their own decision on whether it is safe to row
At Godstow:
Green Flag
- No restrictions
Amber Flag
- Senior crews and coxes only
- Navigation of locks prohibited
- No going below Rainbow Bridge
Red Flag
- No crews allowed out
Grey Flag
- Flag not currently being maintained. All crews must make their own decision on whether it is safe to row
Keeping Up-To-Date
There's lots of different ways to keep up to date on the latest conditions on the Isis and Godstow stretches.
- You can get the latest conditions as defined by the flag status on your mobile phone by visiting http://wap.ourcs.org.uk
- All changes in the flag status on the Isis and Godstow stretches are sent out to the isisflag mailing list.
- All changes are also recorded on the river conditions history page.
- Anu Dudhia has been keeping track of the river level on the Isis stretch and the latest rainfall figures in Oxford and their effect on Torpids across the years.
