Trip down the tidal River Thames - Sat 1 Oct 2005 - Page 5

Rich L · 30 September 2005, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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 ?

You should be OK. Parking is a bit of a problem because of severe building works all around the club at the moment. At least one of you may be able to park on the slip way if it's clear, but park well up if out at HT. Be prepared to possibly split the car / trailer (so take a wheel clamp & chocks).

Otherwise you'll have to find a space on the roads around - which should be OK.

You're lucky that there's no rowing events on that day! Then you have to work round them! & sometimes there are events in Island Gardens (like Walk for life last week!!)

BTW if you're planning to use the clubs toilets (or bar) then out of courtesy, you should email the club captain (john Roberts - top bloke) and ask him first.

JRoberts@bgcpartners.com

Swifty · 30 September 2005, 17:16

Excellent stuff. Will aim to arrive for 10.00 traffic permitting.

Tim'mers.

CJL · 30 September 2005, 17:42

General Situation:
A cloudy and humid southwesterly airstream will cover the Thames region today giving outbreaks of rain. A cold front will spread southeast tonight followed by brisk, showery northwesterly winds for Saturday. A ridge of high pressure will extend east on Sunday and will become established through Monday and Tuesday giving fine weather.

Saturday Summary
Sunny periods in the morning but cloud building bringing showers by midday. A few heavy showers are possible with a low risk of thunder. Gusty winds with the showers. Becoming dry overnight with clear periods. Wind northwest becoming northerly fresh. Gusts 15 m/s.

Temp
Max 17 degrees
Min 9 degrees

Precipitation
0001-0600 1-5mm
1200-2400 1-3mm
Precipitation Forecast Amplification
Some heavier bursts of rain are likely today more especially this afternoon and this evening and as the cold front clears overnight. Showers tomorrow moving through briskly on the wind but becoming organised as a trough comes east in the afternoon.
Confidence
Moderate for rainfall amounts today (Friday) and tonight. High for showery weather tomorrow (Saturday) but moderate for rainfall amounts.

See you all tomorrow!!

Chris

JCW · 30 September 2005, 17:50

See you tomorrow Chris. I will be with Bern on La Bamba.

Thanks for the info.

osprey__viper · 30 September 2005, 19:03

Now then, having spent six long days away in the truck im right looking forward to Saturday. Well done Chris for all your hard work.

See you all at Putney

Martin

stedj · 30 September 2005, 21:21

i told u you would get a good responce well done with the organiseing sorry i carnt go but all have a good time stedj

The Jackeens · 01 October 2005, 11:51

Have a fantastic day Chris & Co.

K & P

Pac_Dreams · 02 October 2005, 00:13

Here are a few of the photo's from the raft at the begining. More to follow....

Pac_Dreams · 02 October 2005, 00:17

Sorry guys that's not a RIB!

Pac_Dreams · 02 October 2005, 00:35

I hope i managed to get a photo of everyone at the start, if i missed anyone i appologise.

Pac_Dreams · 02 October 2005, 00:40

All photo's are available as 1280 x 960 images please PM me and i'll email you a copy.

osprey__viper · 02 October 2005, 10:58

Excellent pics. I havn't had chance to check ours yet.

Big thanks to Chris for all his effort, we had a top day. Couldnt stop grinning all day

Also like to thank Chas Newens who were very helpfull when it came to launch and recover.

It was great to put some faces to names It was well worth the drive down from Mansfield. Hope to see you all again soon.

Pics to follow

Martin, Keran & Dan.

timw · 02 October 2005, 13:32

Thanks Chris.

Great day, hope lunch was good.

Horrified to see I have such a dirty bottom! That's going to be hard work when I eventually haul her out next month.

osprey__viper · 02 October 2005, 14:26

A small colection of our pics HERE

Martin

CJL · 02 October 2005, 15:00

Hi to one and all!

Hope everybody had a good day out on The River.

Sorry to all who were expecting a table to be booked for lunch but I just didn't have the time or the correct numbers to book one. Will arrange one next time!!

I think that we should have some more digital photos later in the week so keep your eyes on the thread and I'll put a link up so you can get to them.

Chris

PeterR · 02 October 2005, 15:06

Hi Chris,I hadnt noticed this trip being organised till this friday and it was too late for me to organise coming.Its a trip both wayne rogers and i want to do so hopefully i will see it next time or pm me if pos if theirs a date someone has in mind.Glad it went well thought the weather was good to you all

CJL · 02 October 2005, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by no fear

Hi Chris,I hadnt noticed this trip being organised till this friday and it was too late for me to organise coming.Its a trip both wayne rogers and i want to do so hopefully i will see it next time or pm me if pos if theirs a date someone has in mind.Glad it went well thought the weather was good to you all

We are out nearly every other week so give me some dates and we can sort something.

Chris

Swifty · 02 October 2005, 21:57

Quick note to say thanks to all for a good day out. Its good to put faces to names and swap war stories.
Sorry if I missed anyone in the farewell's but I can report I did make it home in time -just.

Many thanks,
Tim and Adam.

Yuley · 03 October 2005, 10:17

Just posted my pics from Saturday...click on Martins (Osprey Viper) link just above this post.

Meant to post them on this link but had too many windows open and got
confused..

I'll get the hang of this one day

Once again thanks to everyone for a great day..nice to see so many Ribs
in one place.

Fantastic experience..Chris I thought the Pub was great so no worries there
mate.

I recommend this trip to anyone..just look out for the waves under Blackfriars bridge....

Scott

Paul Beaurain · 03 October 2005, 22:15

Hi Chris and all

A very good day out, Father and son enjoyed themselves. It was good to meet everyone. Thanks Chris for co-ordinating.

A Thames trip should be a must each year!

will post images when get a moment.

paul