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The Medway River Users Association was formed in 1968 after catastrophic floods which ravaged the Medway valley destroying homes, businesses, property and not least lives. We continue the ongoing challenge of persuading and lobbying the authorities responsible for the River and its environs to do the essential maintenance that may not be obvious to the casual observer. It is a task that can sometimes be difficult and frustrating, but the rewards are worth it when we see the river being enjoyed by so many. This navigation needs a lot of maintenance to keep it up to a standard that the USER expects.
We can only do this with Maximum Support from the people who use this facility.

  So Who uses the River Medway ?  You could be forgiven for thinking that Anglers are the most frequent users closely followed by boaters of one kind or another. Both have to pay for the privilege of using the Medway. Canoeists, scullers, we even have divers. Not to mention birdwatchers, walking groups, art groups, photographers, all enjoy the diversity of the navigation. Its scenery is admired by thousands of tourists, just look at Teston Lock and Yalding on a sunny summer day.

Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.
The right to fly The Association Burgee.
Editions of The Association magazine "The River Crier",  published three or four times a year.

In addition to the Clubs and Businesses we have an ever growing number of individual members who support us. People who already appreciate the benefits of having an organisation such as the MRUA to help keep an ever watchful eye on the River and see that things that need to be done get done ! 

Medway River Users Association

Working for a better River