What Do The Different 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.

For an explaination of the Flags at Godstow and on the Isis, please see More Information

Flags

Status	Notices
Grey	Flag not currently being maintained. All crews must make their own decision on whether it is safe to row.
Green	No restrictions on coxing status. Novices coxes must be accompanied by a bankrider.
Blue	No novice or unregistered coxes. No spinning at Longbridges, except to immediately land. At Haystacks, spin upstream of the red-and-white post and downstream of the early turning post near Donnington Bridge. Crews may not go above Folly Bridge or through Iffley Lock.
Amber	Only senior coxes with senior crews - At least 4 rowers with 3 terms' experience, no rowers with less than one term. 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) No spinning at Longbridges, except to immediately land. At Haystacks, spin upstream of the red-and-white post and downstream of the early turning post near Donnington Bridge. Crews may not go above Folly Bridge or through Iffley Lock.
Red	No crews are allowed out.
Black	No crews are allowed out. Bank may be flooded in places - Exercise caution on foot or bike and avoid unnecessary trips to the river. Boathouses may be inaccessible - Contact your boatman if concerned about equipment. Do not expect to be rowing any time soon.

History

Status	Start Date	End Date
Green	13/02/19 15:33
Blue	05/02/19 18:51	13/02/19 15:33
Green	08/01/19 23:28	05/02/19 18:51
Grey	24/12/18 13:04	08/01/19 23:28

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