Trip down the tidal River Thames - Sat 1 Oct 2005

[CJL]

MEETING TIME:
1100 - 1130

TIDES @ Hammersmith Bridge:
LW 0945 (0.3m)
HW 1417 (5.1m)
LW 2213 (0.1m) (all BST)

Roadworks:
Check this website before you set off, http://www.tfl.gov.uk/streets/traffi...ce/index.shtml

Or just try south of the river instead along Albert Embankment towards Wandsworth.

[Daniel]

Change of plans might see an appearance from Top Banana... Watch this space...

[Bern Hanreck]

Chris , still intend to join cruise , will confirm crew numbers as soon as I can.

Paul , look forward to seeing you again !

[Yuley]

At the moment I will have 2 Adults & 2 Children confirmed...might be an extra adult at the last minute.

[Janet and Bill]

Chris

I'm really sorry but due to work commitments we are not going to make it out on Saturday
Hope you have a great day

Janet

[CJL]

Ok so now we are down to;

1) Me on Northern Exposure III
2) Laurence on Barrier II
3) Paul Beaurain on Marikh
4) Bern Hanreck on La Bamba
5) The Edges on fujimo
6) Timw on Snapper
7) Osprey__viper on Key Mar
8) Yuley on Whale Oil Beef


and still possibly Peter J on Eigth Child

Chris

[The Edges]

Originally Posted by CJL

Ok so now we are down to;

1) Me on Northern Exposure III
2) Laurence on Barrier II
3) Paul Beaurain on Marikh
4) Bern Hanreck on La Bamba
5) The Edges on fujimo
6) Timw on Snapper
7) Osprey__viper on Key Mar
8) Yuley on Whale Oil Beef


and still possibly Peter J on Eigth Child

Chris

Hi Chris
We are still coming and confirm lunch for Canary Warf
I will be bringing de boys Alex 10 and James 12
Plan to launch at Petersham as it looks less daunting than Putney
But would get down to the RV at Putney in good time
CAn you PM me your mobile just in case
cheers
Andrew

[The Edges]

Originally Posted by CJL

Please feel free to come along!!

It really is a case of the more the merrier!

I will need to sort out the pontoon at Canary Wharf officially but they seem open a small fee so we can do some ferrying on to the pontoon from the moorings downstream!

Chris

PS Here is a pic to keep you waiting in anticipation!

see you at the river thames on saturday hope to have fun
Ally Edge (Age 10)
The Edges

[timw]

Chris, I'll still be there but won't be able to make lunch as just been reminded of a certain someones birthday late lunch that i need to go to.

Will see you at Putney and go up maybe as far as Tower or Greenwich but will then have to turn back.

Maybe out again in the afternoon so could see you guys again later in the day.


Tim

[Paul Beaurain]

Andy
We are also planning Petersham.
We will need to launch earlier than the others to allow for the passage down stream to Putney.
We (Marikh) are aiming for 10am launch.
Richmond lock.
We would be launchung onto a section of Thames that is not truley tidal.
In that the river is 'stopped off' at Richmond lock (ie between petersahm and Putney). approx 2 hours each side of HW the river is open to navigation.
The time we would be arriving approx 10.30 the river sliuces are anticipated to be closed and we would expect to enter Richmond lock and decend to the fully tidal river.

THe locking process may take some time - lockkeepers tea break etc. so would then anticipate being at Putney bridge for scheduled meet up with the others.

With HW about 14.15 I am anticipating our return up the river enabling us to go straight through and avoid the locking process.

My mobile number is 07876 648930.

See you at River Lane?
Paul Beaurain

[CJL]

I have arranged for us to lock into Limehouse Basin free of charge and moor up, free of charge!!

We need to be down there for about 1330 - 1400. There is a pub nearby which does pretty good food for "top end" of a reasonable price tag!!

I will try to reserve tables.

If anybody wants to chat about launching/recovering/fuel/say hello, give me a call on my mobile which is 07968 351 721

Chris

[CND]

Top notch that man! This is gonna be a good trip

sounds really good this! That pub does a good burger. Will have to start thinking about this already.

CND

[Swifty]

Mind if me and son join along?
I will be launching out of Draw Dock, Isle of Dogs, next to the rowing club.
Will then head upstream until I get trampled by an etchelon of Ribs

Wonder what the river Police will make of it all?

Is it possible to join you for lunch as well.

Hopefully there will be no dramas this time. Last trip on the Thames was when Dan TD5 and daughter Beth, both fell in after their boat got tangled up with a cement barge

Many thanks,
Tim'mers.

[The Edges]

Originally Posted by Paul Beaurain

Andy
We are also planning Petersham.
We will need to launch earlier than the others to allow for the passage down stream to Putney.
We (Marikh) are aiming for 10am launch.
Richmond lock.
We would be launchung onto a section of Thames that is not truley tidal.
In that the river is 'stopped off' at Richmond lock (ie between petersahm and Putney). approx 2 hours each side of HW the river is open to navigation.
The time we would be arriving approx 10.30 the river sliuces are anticipated to be closed and we would expect to enter Richmond lock and decend to the fully tidal river.

THe locking process may take some time - lockkeepers tea break etc. so would then anticipate being at Putney bridge for scheduled meet up with the others.

With HW about 14.15 I am anticipating our return up the river enabling us to go straight through and avoid the locking process.

My mobile number is 07876 648930.

See you at River Lane?
Paul Beaurain

Thanks Paul Will also aim for 10.00am
Look forward to seeing you there
Andrew

[Bern Hanreck]

We also hope to launch La Bamba from the rowing club ( Isle of Dogs ) . Probably about 10.00 am . Myself and Co-owner Jason only .

Have we selected a nattering channel yet Chris ?

[Yuley]

Would it be possible for me to launch from there with you?

Save driving through London!

Cheers

Scott

[Bern Hanreck]

I believe the only problem is parking space for motor & trailer , but can't remember the area well enough to know for sure . Anyone else know ?

[CJL]

How about we use ch 10 for our little chats???

If more people are interested in joining in please feel free.

An updated list is;

1) Me on Northern Exposure III
2) Laurence on Barrier II
3) Paul Beaurain on Marikh
4) Bern Hanreck on La Bamba
5) The Edges on fujimo
6) Timw on Snapper
7) Osprey__viper on Key Mar
8) Yuley on Whale Oil Beef
9) Swifty on Okada

and still possibly Peter J on Eigth Child

Chris

[Yuley]

Forcast for tomorrow (BBC)

Outlook: Sunny Intervals

Temp: 17 Deg C

Wind: Westerly 9mph

Anyone got a different ?

Cheers
Scott

[CND]

well i hope the weather is good! I have had the Flu this week and need a nice trip down the river to try and blow the cobwebs away!

if it rains, it rains! i just want to get to that pub for a pint and a burger!

CND