RE: The River Thames at Day into Night

This is the post your adoring public wants to see, so thank you :-)

No, thank you! 😊

I'd also be nervous about sailing on the Thames

We both were... but you need to be because it is completely different from the canals.
There was a section when we first got onto the rivers where I got off to operate a lock. The current was so strong that Cam could not stop the boat. I had to walk a few miles... It was a bit of a panic moment, but I didn't mind the walk and was happy I wasn't on the boat in case there was a real emergency.

Is it still tidal at Reading?

I've read that some sections are, and from what I remember, I'd say yes.

I'm warm and snug, but the canals are frozen now. Luckily it's at a pretty spot that I will probably explore tomorrow. It was funny watching a moorhen sliding on the ice today. I hope to get some pictures tomorrow with my camera... I tried to get some mobile shots but they weren't clear:)