Author: Allington Lock

A vessel has sunk downstream of the M20 motorway bridge on the approach to Allington Lock. At high water, the wreck is not clearly visible and lies within the navigation channel, presenting a potential...

UPDATE Please be advised that the Notice to Mariners currently in place for collar strap repairs at Allington Lock, scheduled for this week, is hereby rescinded. The planned works have been delayed, and Allington...

Bank stabilisation works will be carried out at East Farleigh Sluice between 16 April and 14 May. Material deliveries to site will take place on Thursday 16 April and Friday 17 April. During these dates,...

Mariners are advised that silt accumulation has been reported on the downstream approach to East Farleigh Lock. Those navigating in this area should proceed with caution. Navigation officers are scheduled to be on site...

13 April to 17 April 2026 (inclusive) Mariners are advised that Allington Lock will be closed to all traffic from Monday 13 April to Friday 17 April 2026 to allow essential maintenance works to be carried...

Maidstone Invicta Rowing Club will be holding the Maidstone Spring Head Race on Sunday 1st March 2026. Boats will be launching from the Maidstone Invicta Rowing Club steps and King’s School Boathouse from 08:00...

Mariners are advised that the safety boom protecting the sluice at Sluice Weir has been disconnected following an impact from a vessel. Due to strong stream conditions and high flows, repair work cannot currently...

 This is reminder that due to ongoing sluice repair works, the upstream river level and air draught under East Farleigh Bridge cannot be guaranteed going into the winter. These conditions may vary significantly, especially...

On Sunday 16th November, between 12pm – 2pm Maidstone Canoe Club will be hosting their Winter Series race. The race will take place between Maidstone Canoe Club (St Peter’s Street, Maidstone) – Teston. Would all other...

Maidstone Invicta Rowing Club will be holding the Maidstone Autumn Head Race on Sunday 19th October 2025. Boats will launch from the Maidstone Invicta Rowing Clubs steps and King’s School Boathouse from 08:00 hours...