Thames Tear Up

[motorvator]

Ok so going on from the top gear thread, who's interested in Pash1s idea of winding up a few rowers then clearing off to chatham for a party?

So far

Our mob

6 Fairline / Sunseeker / Doral
1 Revenger
1 Baja
1 Air Nautique
1 Rib (that we might disown)

Darren and Taz with the phantoms I guess (what about the searay)

Pash1 with whatever he owns at the time!:hatchet:

Puppiesballs
Mr Rob
Dan
MikeK

So that's 18 before we start.

If John's happy we'll use the Boatmad name?


Possible Programme:

Friday evening hook up at St Cats and a few beers for the waterborn lads.

Saturday morning catch up with late arrivals aim for lunch at Chiswick Pier 12.00.

Leave at 2.00p.m. and head for Chatham. Approx 70 miles so 3 hours for the slower boats and PAsh1.

All through the lock and raft up on the event pontoon. Take advantage of the shower block which is probably the best in britain and up to the barbie area for food, drink and bollox talk about who got there fastest / wettest / upside down etc.

I'll organise the food but might need a hand as I'm prone to burning things when I'm drunk:brown:

I'll see if I can lay my boy's band on for the night (if Chatham are up for it).

Early morning lock for those interested and a days skiing / ringo / boarding etc in the Swale with lunch at Queenborough or on board.

Recovery possible at Wallasea / Chatham / Shoebury / Queenborough

Launch sites not too sure. Anyone?

Petrol. This is a bummer, No petrol on the Thames at all so you'd need to be full on launch and hope you make it to Chatham / Gillingham:aaahhh: I know from experience that the Revenger won't make it from Southend up and Back on a single tank (240 litres) and that's without gunning it.

Likely costs:

roughly 20 quid berth for those at St Cats
Again 20 Quid for the night at Chatham
A fiver for the lunch berth at Chiswick
Band FOC
Food say a tenner a head
and that should be about it
Charidee doantion?

So who fancies some?

Weekend in April or March?

[TimB-C]

Have you guys thought this "might" affect future events being run?? Not wishing to pour cold water on a fun idea.....

[motorvator]

Have you guys thought this "might" affect future events being run?? Not wishing to pour cold water on a fun idea.....

In what way Tim? I wasn't being serious about running down the rowers:hugegrin:

All above board will clear it with PLA / River Police / London VTS / Woolwich Barrier. Slow run up to Wandsworth Approx 3 miles then the river is free to use at whatever speed you like as long as you don't endanger other users by your actions.

Barrier down is open water and Madway is similar rules down to just short of Gillingham where the eight knots kicks in for about 5 miles down to Chatham

[Pash 1]

I will be there with "The Cat"

or a rowing boat......

Jesus I have some good ideas (sometimes)

70 miles with my 300 flat out should increase global warming by at least a few degrees and if I tow the boat behind the Hemi its going to be a beautiful Summer....

Will have to keep a beady eye out for the Peruvian Knitted Hat wearing, Guardian Reading, Bleeding Heart Liberals, with Stripped Pine Flooring wearing Moldovian Bearthing Blankets but apart from that should be fun

SO COME ON LADS SIGN UP

[motorvator]

And to quote the PLA / Thames Gateway / Olympic Committee / Red Ken etc etc one of their primary aims is to promote leisure use of the thames:hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

March or April May Im on a cruise.... how sedate is that!!!! :tea:

[TimB-C]

Wasn't even thinking of the rowers:hugegrin: Having in the past ried to organise Putne/Calais I know the paper work and retrictions etc...:headbang:

[motorvator]

Wasn't even thinking of the rowers:hugegrin: Having in the past ried to organise Putne/Calais I know the paper work and retrictions etc...:headbang:

Understand where you're coming from Tim but there's a big difference between a rally of leisure users and a full bore offshore race hence the invention of the poker run.

The river is free to navigation as long as the navigator has due regard for what's around him.

Having said that if anyone is thinking of putting the london / calais back on the calender I'd be the first entry

[motorvator]

Have you guys thought this "might" affect future events being run?? Not wishing to pour cold water on a fun idea.....

Anyway you ole fart, you up for it?:hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

I know some great "Eastern European" dancing clubs in the East End :hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

on reflection it was you (Motivator) who inticed me into them Kicking and Screaming if I remember correctly!:devil:

[TimB-C]

Less of the old if you please.................. I prefer fossil!!:hugegrin:

[Mat]

Count me in!

[gazza]

Yep, i'm up for it, i'll bring the phantom.
gaZ

[motorvator]

on reflection it was you (Motivator) who inticed me into them Kicking and Screaming if I remember correctly!:devil:

All a drink fuelled Haze for you I guess but I distinctly remember the kicking and screaming occurring on the way out not the way in:hugegrin:

[motorvator]

Less of the old if you please.................. I prefer fossil!!:hugegrin:

Ok fossil, you up for it?:devil:

[Captain Chaos]

Understand where you're coming from Tim but there's a big difference between a rally of leisure users and a full bore offshore race hence the invention of the poker run.

do you think all the authorities would see it that way?

sounds a great idea to me

[motorvator]

Right enough of the chit chat tonight I'm of to do my bit at the annual Southend RNLI do (which normally involves too much to drink and buying some useless junk at auction which I then have to explain to the wife and make up stories about how beneficial it all is)

I'll reckon we'd have their full support as we pass three of their busiest stations in the country.

[motorvator]

do you think all the authorities would see it that way?

sounds a great idea to me

The rules is the rules. As noted on the other thread I have already had a run in with the pillock at woolwich who thinks he can make up rules as he goes along.

He and the London VTS were left with a better understanding of the rules of navigation on the thames from the PLA who at the end of the day have the last shout.

You will also find the river police nothing but helpful as long as you're not being a dick and trying to nick some diamonds from greenwich or plant a bomb in westminster. Both of which I have to admit I have given consideration to:hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

So far those "Up for it" are:

Pash 1 (Me), Motivator + 9 Essex Boaters, Gaz, Mat, MikeK, Dan, Mr Rob, Puppiesballs Daren and Taz

Poss: Captain Chaos

Thats 19 def's and 1 poss/could/would/should

Need More...

[gazza]

So far those "Up for it" are:

Pash 1 (Me), Motivator + 9 Essex Boaters, Gaz, Mat, MikeK, Dan, Mr Rob, Puppiesballs Daren and Taz

Poss: Captain Chaos

Thats 19 def's and 1 poss/could/would/should

Need More...

Pash
Would captain make it on time?:hugegrin:
You forgot Blinddog he said he would take the Extreme.
gaZ

[Pash 1]

Good point re Chaos but its next year so he should be able to get a window in his diary to be late that day.....

Blind dog makes 20.........

[Pash 1]

BluFin,
Will the "Midas Project" be up and running by then?
if so could we count you in?
Two Cats on the Thames would be a sight to behold :hugegrin:

[mike k]

I'm pretty sure Wayne Kerr will be there as well. :seaman:

[Pash 1]

Mr Kerr goes into the woulda/coulda/shoulda catogory

Unit final agreement is received

[skull666]

is honda boats allowed if so i'm up for it. putneys the only place to launch a lot of boats at once i think

[Pash 1]

its now 21 up for it

and 2 woulda/coulda/shoulda

Come on chaps.......

[andymac]

count me in :brown: :brown:

[PuppiesBalls]

count me in :brown: :brown:

Can you handle getin shown up again :hatchet:
...Just messin:devil:

[Carl]

put me down as a possible,have to work out how to get the boat there...........lack of trailer

[hunton69]

I'm sure some of the RB8 boats would be interested as this rally could promote the event.

[Bad Boy 717]

would be up for it, either ski or just for a blast . . . :seaman:

[OCRDA]

I will depending on the Date !! March is clear !! Please try and confirm a date asap.

Bob

[andyxs]

yea sounds good. if we confirm a date i might beable to make it. dos mean i have to rebuild the trailer brakes and pass my towing test lol (some motivation). would be good to see some of the RB8 boats there as well.

[Pash 1]

OK here's the scores so Far!

24 up for it
3 woulda/coulda/shoulda

will try to contact Motivator today and update you guys this evening

[hunton69]

Can you make that 25 deffs Count us in

[Pash 1]

25 it is - thanks Hunton 69

[Taz]

Taz is there

[Pash 1]

Thanks Taz looking forward to seeing the boat :hugegrin:

[SplitPin]

Barrier down is open water and Madway is similar rules down to just short of Gillingham where the eight knots kicks in for about 5 miles down to Chatham

Tis a line between Folly Point and I think its No 24 Mark!!!!
Many a time i've forgotten and been told "i've got your number" by the harbour master. Its was the raceboat, course he's got my number!!!!!!!!
G.

[Cookee]

I'm likely to still be in New Zealand or Australia, but if I'm back and it doesn't clash I think it would be a great laugh!

[Pash 1]

Any updates to report Mr Motivator ;fish;

[motorvator]

Any updates to report Mr Motivator ;fish;

I can safely report that RNLI dinners can be fatal to ones health if one makes a glutton of one's self with the red wine. I can further report that continuing festivities in the casino is hazardous to ones wealth. Oh that's not what you meant:hugegrin:

Right guidance information here:

Chiswick pier info

http://www.chiswickpier.org.uk/

St Kats info

http://www.skdocks.co.uk/skd_marina_facilities.html

PLA NTM regarding the use of Ribs and High speed craft (after some muppet got thrown out of a rib)

http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/notice2mariners/index.cfm/flag/2/id/2907/site/navigation

Thames barrier closures (these are good to avoid as they hurt when you hit them at speed:hugegrin:)

http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/notice2mariners/index.cfm/flag/2/id/2849/site/navigation

PLA - speed limits

http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/notice2mariners/index.cfm/flag/2/id/2546/site/navigation

PLA -potential wash damage

http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/notice2mariners/index.cfm/flag/2/id/2535/site/navigation

PLA - Key events (I guess we can get ours on here)

http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/display_fixedpage.cfm/id/905/site/events

PLA -Recreational users guide

http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/display_fixedpage.cfm/id/867/site/recreation

Medway ports info

http://www.medwayya.co.uk/images/guidetorivermedway.pdf

Chatham Maritime Marina

http://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl-chatham-maritime-marina/home.asp

Chatham Marina berthholders association

http://www.cmbha.com/events.htm



Dates

Sat 8th March 14.32 high tide

Sat 22nd March 14.30 high tide

Sat 5th April 13.22 high tide

Sat 19th April 13.21 high tide

All in UT GMT TTFN ROFL so could be an hour later or earlier however that works:hugegrin:

Ok I think I've got it, all the above tides are half past 2 in real money given bst on 30th March.

These give a run down with the outgoing tide. The alternative dates in between would all be around 7 in the morning so leave us banging against the tide at just the wrong time

So best lock out of St Cats is 12.30 which might blow that out. Limehouse is easier on tide times but what an area:down:

So what's everyones thoughts?


Couple of pics of Chatham. Event pontoon is immediately behind the lock in last pic and barbie area is beside lock in the second pic.

[dodgy dave]

:up: any room for us ski racers towing a skier ?as long as the dates does not clash with any of our races

[1up]

22nd of march is easter weekend! Brrrrrrrr

[dodgy dave]

water is warmer in essex or is that just the alcohol keeping warm:brown:

[dodgy dave]

:headbang: missed us out:seaman:

[Pash 1]

Typical.......
Im here waiting for him and He is late is Motivator Captain Chaos in another giuse??:aaahhh:

[motorvator]

Typical.......
Im here waiting for him and He is late is Motivator Captain Chaos in another giuse??:aaahhh:


Ha the best you can manage. If you want to take the piss properly you need to read up on the uim president type threads.

Anyways, all the info above, what date shall we go for?

[motorvator]

:up: any room for us ski racers towing a skier ?as long as the dates does not clash with any of our races

Now that sounds like an idea, specially as we will be passing all hallows. I guess we'd have to keep the skiers out until through the barrier as I can't see the authorities agreeing to that.

In fact we'll probably have to keep the speeds reasonable down to here anyways. So might be best to cruise to Woolwich barrier and drop the flag at that point?

[Pash 1]

Easter weekend seems good to me, after all its the second coming of Christ and JF can make it so there is hope for the rest of us!
Also may be able to get T.V. coverage over that weekend, got a few contacts at Thames T.V and London News.

Just imagin it loads of good looking boats and a shabby revenger going down the Thames - Otters being drown along with rowers and never forgetting the "Bank Vole" global warming increasing (No need to buy the Villa in Playa Bianca) and you never know possibly Clarkson in a splashed Phantom.....

[Pash 1]

UMI thread - the University of Imasculated Males dont think so........

[motorvator]

Easter weekend seems good to me, after all its the second coming of Christ and JF can make it so there is hope for the rest of us!
Also may be able to get T.V. coverage over that weekend, got a few contacts at Thames T.V and London News.

Just imagin it loads of good looking boats and a shabby revenger going down the Thames - Otters being drown along with rowers and never forgetting the "Bank Vole" global warming increasing (No need to buy the Villa in Playa Bianca) and you never know possibly Clarkson in a splashed Phantom.....

I guess Easter weekend would be good but has anyone got a race calendar, don't want to leave a section out if we can help it.

Right I'll get onto Chatham and Chiswick and see whether I can book the space.

Someone needs to think about launch / recovery sites.

How many would want to stop overnight at St Cats? Seems a good way to drop in and dump the trailer down to where you'll be coming out.

Anybody else up for giving a hand. Say a couple of people medway and blackwater way that could get a few of them interested.

I'll deal with Sarfend / Crouch and Pash1 thinks he knows everyone on the south coast.

[Pash 1]

Motivator, they all know the pussy.....


Got another boating' ish person who will turn up but the has a RIB :aaahhh:

[motorvator]

Motivator, they all know the pussy.....


Got another boating' ish person who will turn up but the has a RIB :aaahhh:


That'll be handy to carry the divers for you:hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

Or even my packed lunch im thinking... only prob is the long wait at Chatham

Edit: for my lunch that is !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[motorvator]

Ok taking aside myself and Pash1s witty banter that's probably got you all in stitches, Are we good to go for Easter Weekend?

We need your input guys as without you it's not gonna be much fun for me having Pash1 as an only mate for the weekend:hatchet:

[motorvator]

22nd of march is easter weekend! Brrrrrrrr


Whilst I understand the sentiment, it has to be said that end of march was the warmest time we had all this year:hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

the Easter weelend gives us all a chanch to have fun :hugegrin: and spend some time with the ladies in our life :argue:

[dodgy dave]

:banana: have our dinner dance this weekend may have some race dates next week?:cheers:

[motorvator]

:banana: have our dinner dance this weekend may have some race dates next week?:cheers:

Wonder if All Hallows would be interested in running a basic / ski race on the Monday. That would really make a full weekend of it.

Would try Southend but they're still running scared from the last incident.

[motorvator]

Martin,


are you still on the javagreen email? I haven't got your new one at the pikey place you are now working.

[motorvator]

Ok Requests sent off to Chiswick Trust and Chatham for 22nd March, We'll see what comes back.

[Pash 1]

YEs and hers the new one: Dodgy.git@even doggiercompany.com/shouldbedoingthismyself_nsteadofforhim

[hunton69]

Easter is no good for us. 850 HP in a rib with straight through exhausts Ah i want to go down the Thames in it

[Wayne Kerr]

Mr Kerr goes into the woulda/coulda/shoulda catogory

Unit final agreement is received

Cancel the woulda/coulda/shoulda category!

Put me in with the Deffo's. :up:

[Pash 1]

Wayne you are "Officially" a "Defo"

Cheers Mate
:hugegrin:

[Wayne Kerr]

MikeK & me will launch at Greenwich, we'll most likely run upriver to "Meet the Fleet".
Best place to "open up" is after Greenwich pier, as the river gets wider from there down, (the back-wash from the river walls can be like the Bay of Biscay in a force 10)!!!!
:aaahhh:

[mike k]

Nice one Trev. You gonna have the other powerhead on by then?

[Wayne Kerr]

Depends on ,,,,,, "ones" ,,,,,, work load mate !!!!!!!!!!

Wink,wink, say no more!

[Dangerous]

We'll be there, prob launch with Trev & co at Grenwich. maybe get a few more ski racers interested as well with a bit of luck.

[Captain Chaos]

I'm sure 'Ace' would come along in his Extreme 24.

well, providing my old cherokee manages to tow the fkr up from the coast!

[Carl]

fancy a convoy........or is that the wrong thing to say on here:hugegrin:

[andyxs]

o o can i be robert doc but i dont want to be haulin no logs. lol il be avoiding them.

[Silversurfer]

I am up for it being in Leigh may head up river to join you and turn back when u are heading this way. Might be a bit cold though, Anyone over nighting in the medway?

[motorvator]

I am up for it being in Leigh may head up river to join you and turn back when u are heading this way. Might be a bit cold though, Anyone over nighting in the medway?


Erm did you read the proposed itinery at the start of the thread?:hugegrin:


Be good to see you there though

[Silversurfer]

whoops ! LOL :D

[motorvator]

whoops ! LOL :D

With this level of observation you are hereby allocated safety boat duties:hugegrin:

[motorvator]

OK,

We've got Chatham as a definite.

They are happy with around 30 boats although I'm sure they'll take more.

They have agreed the band, they are even supplying power! Music over by 11 though which I guess is fair. You can carrying on drinking there all night if you really wish!

We have the barbie area:brown:

And for those that don't like sleeping in a sponson each on a cat, there is a brand new ramada just been built on site.:up:

[Bad Boy 717]

so how many defos? Team Bad Boy is good to go and ski as well!!! :hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

Ok chaps heres to running totals so far:

Deffo's:
Motivator, 9 Un-named Essex Boaters, Pash 1, Puppiesballs, MrRob, Dan, Mike K, Mat, Gazza, Blinddog, Skull666, Andymac, Bad Boy 717, Hunton69, Taz, Wayne Kerr, Dangerous, Silversurfer.

Woulda/Coulda/Shoulda's:
Captain Chaos, Carl, OCRDA, Andyxs, Cookee, Dodgy Dave.

So thats 26 Deffo's and 6 Woulda/coulda/shoulda's

Thanks Motivator thats great news about the venue for the evening - thanks for all the hard work so far.....:up:

[motorvator]

thanks for all the hard work so far.....:up:

Wot you after? you've run out of money haven't you?:hatchet:

Looking good though haven't had a reply from chiswick yet but we could get round that anyway if need be.

Next to tackle - PLA. You or me?

[Wayne Kerr]

Looking good though haven't had a reply from chiswick yet but we could get round that anyway if need be.

Are you talking about the slip outside Chas Newings?
I thought that was a free slip!
Parking may be the problem !!!!!

[mike k]

Especially if it's a high tide.

[Wayne Kerr]

there is a brand new ramada just been built on site.:up:

Not listed on the Ramada web site ,,,,, is it finished & open? Or was the planner Spanish. :hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

Me after money your HAVIN A LAUGH :hugegrin:

Get the beers in tomorrow mate

[motorvator]

Me after money your HAVIN A LAUGH :hugegrin:

Get the beers in tomorrow mate


Oh shit you're not there too?

[motorvator]

Not listed on the Ramada web site ,,,,, is it finished & open? Or was the planner Spanish. :hugegrin:

From Alastair at Chatham;

"In regards to local accommodation a new Hotel has opened just at the end of the road its a Ramada Encore and the web site for further information is www.encorechatham.co.uk"


Edited to add the website says distance to marina "0.03MI" will we all be able to walk that far pished?

[daren]

You missed me off that list, or am I one of the "9 Un-named Essex Boaters"?




Ok chaps heres to running totals so far:

Deffo's:
Motivator, 9 Un-named Essex Boaters, Pash 1, Puppiesballs, MrRob, Dan, Mike K, Mat, Gazza, Blinddog, Skull666, Andymac, Bad Boy 717, Hunton69, Taz, Wayne Kerr, Dangerous, Silversurfer.

Woulda/Coulda/Shoulda's:
Captain Chaos, Carl, OCRDA, Andyxs, Cookee, Dodgy Dave.

So thats 26 Deffo's and 6 Woulda/coulda/shoulda's

Thanks Motivator thats great news about the venue for the evening - thanks for all the hard work so far.....:up:

[motorvator]

Are you talking about the slip outside Chas Newings?
I thought that was a free slip!
Parking may be the problem !!!!!

Er dunno this one

http://www.chiswickpier.org.uk/

we were just looking at that as a place to rendevous and have lunch before setting orf

Where everyone launchs I'll leave to their own devices. I personally will be trundling both boats up the river on the Friday. Just got to sort where we can fuel up the Revenger or carry say 30 or 40 gallons with us

[Taz]

You missed me off that list, or am I one of the "9 Un-named Essex Boaters"?

Maybe they heard of you driving into other competers boats!:devil:

[motorvator]

You missed me off that list, or am I one of the "9 Un-named Essex Boaters"?

Darren I can confirm that both yourself and Taz are names. Damn suverners couldn't organise a pis blah blah.

My crowd is: (subject to boat sales etc)

Sunsseker XPS
Farline Targa 34
Fairline Targa 29
Doral Prestancia
Revenger San Marino
Fletcher Bravo 225 merc
Baja 23 496ho
Ribtec 200 merc
Some other boat that I cannot remember the name of.

[motorvator]

Maybe they heard of you driving into other competers boats!:devil:

All ears for this one:devil:

[Pash 1]

Dont you just love those white Stilleto Toed Essex Pirates who name name just to appear Posh !

My crowd is: (subject to boat sales etc)

Sunsseker XPS
Farline Targa 34
Fairline Targa 29
Doral Prestancia
Revenger San Marino
Fletcher Bravo 225 merc
Baja 23 496ho
Ribtec 200 merc
Some other boat that I cannot remember the name of.

"MY CROWD IS
2007 DONZI 38 ZR TWIN STAGGERED MERC 525 EFI'S
FORMULA 382 FASTECH TWIN MERCURY 575 SC
Cigarette 46XP
2004 DCB Mach F29 - Twin 525's
2006 FOUNTAIN 42 LIGHTNING
2007 42 Fountain, Mercury 700's

Now thats Naming Names Mr M

Holy crap thats my Christmas Wish List not the "Contenders" from Doun Souff

[motorvator]

Dont you just love those white Stilleto Toed Essex Pirates who name name just to appear Posh !

My crowd is: (subject to boat sales etc)

Sunsseker XPS
Farline Targa 34
Fairline Targa 29
Doral Prestancia
Revenger San Marino
Fletcher Bravo 225 merc
Baja 23 496ho
Ribtec 200 merc
Some other boat that I cannot remember the name of.

"MY CROWD IS
2007 DONZI 38 ZR TWIN STAGGERED MERC 525 EFI'S
FORMULA 382 FASTECH TWIN MERCURY 575 SC
Cigarette 46XP


Get grip wide boy. Us sx boaters buy ours to float and use not to polish:hatchet:

[Pash 1]

Steady Tiger your spelllllings getting worse...

and Ive added to te list lol

[Pash 1]

And less of the "wide boy" Yes ive put on a little weight but my Eat Out and Loose Weight Diet just ain't working!

[Pash 1]

And we have paid for our table tomorrow!

not a hanger on (for a change) so let those without sin cast the first stone :hugegrin:

[motorvator]

You missed me off that list, or am I one of the "9 Un-named Essex Boaters"?


Darren,

I'm guessing you and Taz in the phantoms but are you bringing anything / anyone else?

We'll probably bring the air nautique and glastron over on the sunday to clear pash1s hangover:hugegrin: and maybe a mitchell out of sarfend to carry the band equipment

[Pash 1]

Actually, cant wait to see Taz's Phantom, and your Revenger San Remo

Thats gota be worth a LARGE VODKA AND TONIC hugegrin: tomorrow

[motorvator]

And we have paid for our table tomorrow!

not a hanger on (for a change) so let those without sin cast the first stone :hugegrin:

Ha couldn't get invited as a guest eh? What you need to do is find a fick subbie/supplier. Oh no you is one:rollingaboutonfloorlosingcontrolofbladdersmile y:

[Pash 1]

f.r.o

But your right

[Pash 1]

and You Is Not Wivout Sin

[daren]

:hatchet: Well thats one point of view but if you (and others) were to read the "Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea" you'd see that your talking bollocks.

But dont worry about that, cos' when we're on the river I'm always in front of you so no chance of a collision - unless I slow down and you go into the back of me :banana:

Maybe they heard of you driving into other competers boats!:devil:

[motorvator]

popcorn anybody?

[daren]

Just the Phantoms I think as the other boats might not have the range or the speed to keep up, unless they do a deal with Taz and hire his Searay for the weekend.

He did mention using that as his 'sleepin boat' for the event but as there is a hotel at Chatham it might not be needed.


Lookin forward to this event :seaman:



Darren,

I'm guessing you and Taz in the phantoms but are you bringing anything / anyone else?

We'll probably bring the air nautique and glastron over on the sunday to clear pash1s hangover:hugegrin: and maybe a mitchell out of sarfend to carry the band equipment

[Pash 1]

Kerry thats fighting talk, u Like you boat, I like your boat..... these young boys tut tut..
Thats a very larger Vodka you owe me tomorrow.......:hugegrin:

[dbe1]

Not listed on the Ramada web site ,,,,, is it finished & open? Or was the planner Spanish. :hugegrin:

Link to the Ramada Encore Hotel Chatham

http://www.encorechatham.co.uk/


You can also try the Ship & Trades adjacent the Marina

http://www.shipandtradeschatham.co.uk/

[Wayne Kerr]

Er dunno this one

http://www.chiswickpier.org.uk/

we were just looking at that as a place to rendevous and have lunch before setting orf

Where everyone launchs I'll leave to their own devices.

Dunno about that one, never been up the river that far, the speed limit kicks in befor Putney bridge, so it's "no go because too slow".

[Wayne Kerr]

dbe1

Thanks for that. :up:

[dbe1]

If anyone is looking to recover their boats at Chatham you can use the slipway at Gilligham Pier, it is located about 5 minutes by road from Chatham Marina.

[Cookee]

Ok chaps heres to running totals so far:



Woulda/Coulda/Shoulda's:
Captain Chaos, Carl, OCRDA, Andyxs, Cookee, Dodgy Dave.



Count me out if it's Easter - I'll still be in New Zealand, and I also have an invitation to race abroad elsewhere that weekend!

[Pash 1]

Sorry to hear that Cookie have fun Down Under

[Taz]

:hatchet: Well thats one point of view but if you (and others) were to read the "Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea" you'd see that your talking bollocks.

But dont worry about that, cos' when we're on the river I'm always in front of you so no chance of a collision - unless I slow down and you go into the back of me :banana:

Daren drove his phantom into a brand new sunseeker xs 2006 poker run doh!

[Mike Ring]

Dont you just love those white Stilleto Toed Essex Pirates who name name just to appear Posh !

My crowd is: (subject to boat sales etc)

Sunsseker XPS
Farline Targa 34
Fairline Targa 29
Doral Prestancia
Revenger San Marino
Fletcher Bravo 225 merc
Baja 23 496ho
Ribtec 200 merc
Some other boat that I cannot remember the name of.

"MY CROWD IS
2007 DONZI 38 ZR TWIN STAGGERED MERC 525 EFI'S
FORMULA 382 FASTECH TWIN MERCURY 575 SC
Cigarette 46XP
2004 DCB Mach F29 - Twin 525's
2006 FOUNTAIN 42 LIGHTNING
2007 42 Fountain, Mercury 700's

Now thats Naming Names Mr M

Holy crap thats my Christmas Wish List not the "Contenders" from Doun Souff

I might be persuaded to rustle up 'Something Special'
Mike:devil:

[Captain Chaos]

''Something Special' eh?

should we all watch this space?

[Jon Fuller]

He's gonna borrow a Phantom. :hugegrin:

[daren]

Daren drove his phantom into a brand new sunseeker xs 2006 poker run doh!

Happy Days...:seaman:

[Mike Ring]

He's gonna borrow a Phantom. :hugegrin:

Well,
In my opinion they were always one of the better brands .......:seaman:

[Mike Ring]

Well,
In my opinion they were always one of the better brands .......:seaman:

...............and Mr Fuller ....Please do NOT make that your next tagline.....

Mike:headbang:

Chaos....
You just could not handle what I have in mind.......

Mike :puker:

[Matt]

You haven't seen him on a bucking bronco!

[Captain Chaos]

Chaos....
You just could not handle what I have in mind.......


err...... I'm all for a bit of manlove Mike.... but :aaahhh: that sounds a bit scarey!

However, if you were talking boats.......... then you're prolly correct; i'm still running scared of my dellquey 13 and 'massive' jonny 30! :seaman:

[PuppiesBalls]

Happy Days...:seaman:
Sorry to hear that dude ...
you got any pics , or info?

[dodgy dave]

Sorry to hear that dude ...
you got any pics , or info?

will you have the boat ready see if you can catch me with a skier on :seaman:

[PuppiesBalls]

will you have the boat ready see if you can catch me with a skier on :seaman:

duno what boat we will be using yet, what speed do you get with a skier on the back then? how long can you maintain that speed before the pistons end up in a bucket like ur current one :D:devil:

[daren]

Sorry to hear that dude ...
you got any pics , or info?

Nah, Taz is making it sound more than it was, it was nothing.

Important thing is everybody finished the great 06 poker run all in one piece with no damage.

oh hang on... I seem to remember one boat that was badly damaged and didn't finish...:duell:

[dodgy dave]

duno what boat we will be using yet, what speed do you get with a skier on the back then? how long can you maintain that speed before the pistons end up in a bucket like ur current one :D:devil:

:wave: power heads will be striped and re built before they are run hard.works out about 91 running 1.87 at 7000 rpm with 28x14.5 whith 15% slip . just over an hour with 300 liters of fule how far and how fast up to skier.but the water is all flater when you are in front:banana:

[Wayne Kerr]

www.portoflondon.co.uk/pdfs/hydro/Mar08.pdf

Check it out for the tides wherever you intend to launch. :up:

The way I see it, we'll be with the tide on the way down.
Back up ,,,, allow a little more fuel !!!!!

[on a budget]

I have some of this, count me in.

g

[Jon Fuller]

...............and Mr Fuller ....Please do NOT make that your next tagline.....

Mike

:hugegrin:

[Mike Ring]

:hugegrin:

The next quote........


" Stuff you Fuller ...Unsubscribe Me !! "


The Lord of the Rings .:devil:

[Jon Fuller]

The next quote........

" Stuff you Fuller ...Unsubscribe Me !! "

Now I thought you were made of sterner stuff than that Mike!

No staying power huh.

I've an idea.... can't you put something together for June 08 to fit RB4, and we could have a real battle of the British Bulldogs (Hulls) on our hands?


.....Blur Vs Oasis

............Microsoft Vs Apple

and the mother of all battles.....

..................RING Vs PHANTOM !!

Now we're cooking with Gas!


How about it?...You could team up with tubby Davis. :hugegrin:

[Captain Chaos]

How about it?...You could team up with tubby Davis.

ang on, thats a bit unfair innit Jonny? they'd be giving away a tremendous weight advantage......

oh no, just realised.......... you're racing aint ya :rolleyes:

[Jon Fuller]

And you've the cheek to describe me as predictable!

[Captain Chaos]

yes, without any reservations whatsoever.

its a FACT ;)

[Jon Fuller]

A 'Chaos' fact, or a 'Fuller' fact? they're very different.

[Captain Chaos]

I thought Fact No.1 on the long list (well fkin long list) of 'Fuller Facts' was:

(1) Chaos Knows no Facts

[Captain Chaos]

you're slipping ole boy!

[Jon Fuller]

Na, Chaos knows a few facts, but very few are of any use.

He knows for example, that Fuller only speaks fact, but knowing that fact, is of no use to Chaos at all. see what I mean.

[Mike Ring]

Now I thought you were made of sterner stuff than that Mike!

No staying power huh.

I've an idea.... can't you put something together for June 08 to fit RB4, and we could have a real battle of the British Bulldogs (Hulls) on our hands?


.....Blur Vs Oasis

............Microsoft Vs Apple

and the mother of all battles.....

..................RING Vs PHANTOM !!

Now we're cooking with Gas!


How about it?...You could team up with tubby Davis. :hugegrin:



My dear little Ginger Bear, your taste in music is apalling.....

An Apple a day ....is Good

I think you just dont geddit. There are two most different boats with different ethos trying to achieve similar ends.

and lastly I have the Weapon , tooling halfway there, I just need the financial backing to see it on the water with the right engines and drives, but mostly the right crew with the appropriate 'Killer Instinct'

Perhaps His Holiness could help to rustle up a team ??

And lastly you CAN quote me on this one...


'Racing aint fun...its deadly serious and you gotta be prepared to die in the attempt or you have'nt the will to win'

There are lots of Rich Kids out there and they dont like to be shown up when they have spent Big Bucks on all the right kit.:headbang:

My epistle for the Sabbath completed ......


Just back from Earls Court and its looking good... Hope Y'all come along.:brown:


Mike

[Jon Fuller]

Ere, you're going all serious on me are you?

I take your reply is a firm 'bottling out' then? :bolt:

[Mike Ring]

Ere, you're going all serious on me are you?

I take your reply is a firm 'bottling out' then? :bolt:


" Yew torkin Ta Me, Mister ?? ":hugegrin:

[Jon Fuller]

Yeah, wot of it?

[MrRob]

OK! Well to be perfectly honest I have not been reading this post at all. But sounds like you have some things finalized. Me and the Alan Gavin Gavin Alan are wishing to partake in such a tear up so can someone post full details of where we are at so far?

Cheers.

[Bad Boy 717]

ditto :seaman:

[roofer]

Is this going to happen? I'm interested, would probably run my mates bat boat and drop an efi powerhead on it.

[Pash 1]

Yes it is going to happen,

Motivator has sent out enquiries to all relevant authorities, we have a confirmed booking at Chatham and are just waiting for the "Others" to reply, but as you chaps well know things with Statutory Authorities can take their time

Will keep you updated..

Martin

P.S its only been 13 calander days since the idea came to me - have patience !!!!!!!!!

[Mike Ring]

Yeah, wot of it?

Yo are sho' ridin' fer a fall Ginger.

Be at the 'O'Ring Corrall about sundown (2B10) .

Ya caint' miss mah shanty, its in the slums at the edge of Powerboat Village.

You be there as I am gonna singe your ginger fur, you hear me boy?

An' that sidekick of yourn had better not be drawin' a bead on me from the shadows cos he is sho' gonna answer to Calamity Liz !

Be Afraid...but be there...:aaahhh:

The Ringo Kid

[Pash 1]

Ringo Kid and Ginger Spice Start your own thread!

[motorvator]

OK! Well to be perfectly honest I have not been reading this post at all. But sounds like you have some things finalized. Me and the Alan Gavin Gavin Alan are wishing to partake in such a tear up so can someone post full details of where we are at so far?

Cheers.

21st / 22nd / 23rd march is agreed

Ok the score so far is that Chatham have agreed everything including band, barbie, tie up on event pontoon, logistics of getting the rabble through the lock etc.

There is a brand spanking new Ramada on site for kip over.

Still waiting on a reply from Chiswick pier for muster point but we can get over that if we need to.

I'm still formulating in my mind how best to inform PLA of our intentions but will do over the next week or so.

Pash1 is convinced the telly will be there.

I'm just doing the event document with timetable etc so probably next week for first copy.

Thinking of poker run with stops at Dome, Sarfend Pier, Swale and finally Chatham?

Spilt into 2 fleets with the faster boats setting off an hour later so we are all togetherish as we come round the point into the Medway?

As a rally theme there will probably be an on board quiz card to fulfill or something along those lines?

More opinions the better.

Sunday if weather good I will organise lunch in the swale on the concrete lighter at queenborough and Pash1 will have the opportunity to show some of his world famous stunts behind a ski boat.


Entrants so far as follows

Motorvator 1 Revenger San Marino Motorvator
Motorvator 2 Sunseeker XPS Motorvator
Aquaholic Puma Cat Pash1
Ring 21e Mat
Phantom 20 Gazza
Unleashed Phantom 28 Taz
Phantom 25 Daren
Atlantis Sunseeker Martinique 39
Armanaleg Fairline Targa 34
L’arc en soleil Doral Prestancia
Abaya Fairline Targa 29
Fat Badger Baja Boss 23
Jojoroar Chapparal 28
Footloose Fletcher Arrowshaft
Ribtec
Phantom 18 Wayne Kerr
Ring 20 MikeK
Phantom 20 Puppiesballs
Dan
Sequel 600xs MrRob
Blinddog
Honda Skull666
Phantom 20 Andymac
Extreme 21 Carl Subject to trailer?
Phantom 21 Bad Boy 717
Bernico 18 OCRDA
Big Rib Hunton69 Easter No Good?
XS Rib Andyxs
Cyclone 21 Dodgy Dave
Phantom 21 Dangerous
Anybody he can blag to go on his behalf Captain Chaos Phantom 16 Silversurfer
Cyclone 21 onabudget
Borrowing a bat boat Roofer
Sunseeker Superhawk 34 Athito


so that makes 35 so far of which 9 are Mr Baker masterpieces and more to come I guess, so if that's red rag to a bull as I suspect, we may well see Mr Ring with this 'something special'. Which in turn will no doubt annoy Johnny boy so much that he will have to break out the Mr Baker 'something Special' just to keep matters straight.

Not that I'm one for winding people up and all that you understand:hugegrin:

In order that we dont overload the private message system if you'd like to mail me at kerry*consolve.co.uk (Replacing the asterisk of course) i'll keep you all up to speed.

[motorvator]

try this

[Wayne Kerr]

Add to your woulda/coulda/shoulda catogory;
2No: Phantom 18's running "clean & green" engines, :up: + 16 Phantom-rhib (still running the dirty engine) :puker:
I'll keep you posted on this front. :devil:

[MrRob]

Count me in then!

[Captain Chaos]

as i said............ assuming all goes ahead I'm sure myself (P21) and/or Ace (extreme 24) will be there

[Pash 1]

Formatting, Formatting?????

You cheak skate, Dont use work for Ugandans By madinga soft
use word so we can download it!!!!!!!!

That booze you had on friday must have gone to your head :hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

Do you want me to be the pace setter starting off next weekend to arrive in march 2008 at the given time :booty:

[motorvator]

Add to your woulda/coulda/shoulda catogory;
2No: Phantom 18's running "clean & green" engines, :up: + 16 Phantom-rhib (still running the dirty engine) :puker:
I'll keep you posted on this front. :devil:

If this carries on it'll be like a phantoms back home event. Think Mr B would like to come on down in the evening. Being his manor and all that.

[motorvator]

Do you want me to be the pace setter starting off next weekend to arrive in march 2008 at the given time :booty:

You is definitely in the early fleet. I can't imagine anyone wanting you bringing up their rear:hugegrin:

[motorvator]

Formatting, Formatting?????

You cheak skate, Dont use work for Ugandans By madinga soft
use word so we can download it!!!!!!!!

That booze you had on friday must have gone to your head :hugegrin:

You may not have noticed but the forum doesn't support .doc .xls .anything of use bar a picture.

As for Friday can you let me know where I went cause I'm damned if I remember any of it:headbang:

[Pash 1]

Our "Event" ended up in a punch up in a chineese.:argue:

I made my excuses and left as the punches flew after giving the table next to us £40 to pay their tip....

So its the Thames Gateway Forum Tomorrow another chance for testosterone fueled drunkards to exibit their macho skills. Bring on the housing Minister Yvette Cooper :shag:
Im there on Thursday what day are you going??

[Pash 1]

As for you....
On friday you and "LIK" ended up at the home office applying for a job as a security guard :aaahhh: She/It felt undervalued by yourself and tried plying his/her trade around the tables at the do.... Mr "F" nearly paid £6K for a night with "Lik" and Daren Gough in a 3 some :aaahhh: we managed to restrain him and the winning bidder was from the Tamdown Table :aaahhh:
Bovis care is everywhere!!!!!!

[Jon Fuller]

Our "Event" ended up in a punch up in a chineese.:argue:

I made my excuses and left as the punches flew after giving the table next to us £40 to pay their tip....

So its the Thames Gateway Forum Tomorrow another chance for testosterone fueled drunkards to exibit their macho skills. Bring on the housing Minister Yvette Cooper :shag:
Im there on Thursday what day are you going??


Sounds like my kind'a night.

Reckon Nick and I will be testing on the south coast easter weekend. :hugegrin:

[motorvator]

Our "Event" ended up in a punch up in a chineese.:argue:

I made my excuses and left as the punches flew after giving the table next to us £40 to pay their tip....

So its the Thames Gateway Forum Tomorrow another chance for testosterone fueled drunkards to exibit their macho skills. Bring on the housing Minister Yvette Cooper :shag:
Im there on Thursday what day are you going??

I'm up there Thursday too. Might even be an opportunity to bash the PLA with this one, if not I shall be putting all my efforts into Renaisance Southend and finding out what the name is actually meant to mean:hugegrin:

[motorvator]

As for you....
On friday you and "LIK" ended up at the home office applying for a job as a security guard :aaahhh: She/It felt undervalued by yourself and tried plying his/her trade around the tables at the do.... Mr "F" nearly paid £6K for a night with "Lik" and Daren Gough in a 3 some :aaahhh: we managed to restrain him and the winning bidder was from the Tamdown Table :aaahhh:
Bovis care is everywhere!!!!!!

You would have been proud how we ended up, it cost me a fortune to go home stinking of fish:devil:

Anyway got up bright and early saturday and popped over to do a bit on the sunny and promptly lost my grip on a spanner and am now sporting a scab / bruise on the end of my hooter that tyson would've been :hugegrin: proud of

[Atlantic Xpat]

If true, this might put a damper on your plans......

http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=22690

[Wayne Kerr]

Obituary
Common Sense

Today then, we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life isn't always fair, and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense, lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense, lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Aspirin, sun lotion or a sticking plaster to a student, but could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense, lost the will to live, as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became big businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar can sue you for assault.

Common Sense, finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realise that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, sued because the coffee was hot and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense, was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason.



He is survived by three stepbrothers; I Know my Rights, Someone Else is to Blame, and I'm a Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realised he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

Author unknown

[motorvator]

If true, this might put a damper on your plans......

http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=22690


Well before we get over excited about it, we need to find out facts. BBC is indicating that the limit is aimed at the clippers etc and is from Greenwich to Wandsworth.

Now anyone who's been on the river around there recently will realise that if this is the case then it's an eminently sensible decision.

The number of passenger carrying craft has increased dramatically in recent years and they all work on the basis of achieving the highest speed they can. Now when you have say 20 of them all within the same hundred metre stretch you would not want to be in say a Phantom 18 with a blocked fuel line as you would be unlikely to stay afloat too long from the wash they create.

It hasn't appeared as a notice to mariners yet and when it does I would suggest it will be aimed at the commercial operators as PLA already distinguishes between commercial and pleasure users with their regulation.

The wording of halving the existing limit seems to bear this out as there is no distinct speed limit for pleasure users in place already.

Regardless, over the next week I will notify PLA of our intentions and no doubt we will get hard facts back. If really necessary we'll cut the run down slightly and run from Greenwich to Chatham.

[Atlantic Xpat]

More discussion here: http://www.ybw.com/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1697277/an/0/page/0/gonew/1#UNREAD

Nothing on the PLA website though and one assumes that, if this affected all craft a 'Notice to Mariners' would be issued. As you say, worth contacting the PLA for clarification.

[motorvator]

More discussion here: http://www.ybw.com/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1697277/an/0/page/0/gonew/1#UNREAD

Nothing on the PLA website though and one assumes that, if this affected all craft a 'Notice to Mariners' would be issued. As you say, worth contacting the PLA for clarification.


I think we can safely say more than assume. I somehow doubt they can enforce a speed limit if they don't tell anyone it exists:bang:

[Atlantic Xpat]

I think we can safely say more than assume. I somehow doubt they can enforce a speed limit if they don't tell anyone it exists:bang:

Sure they can. There is a catch all wording something along the lines of 'consistent to safe navigation' or something similar. Which in effect means 'if you are going too fast or creating too much wash or generally doing something we perceive as dangerous we can haul you over and fine you.

Have you never been yelled at for going past Bow police station (where the police boats are stationed, in the unrestricted speed limit zone.) too fast? I have! :seaman:

[motorvator]

Have you never been yelled at for going past Bow police station (where the police boats are stationed, in the unrestricted speed limit zone.) too fast? I have! :seaman:


Might have been but wouldn't have had a hope of hearing with the transom exhausts. I thought they were just being friendly and waving:hugegrin:

[gazza]

Is this still on or are we all going to Wales?

[Wayne Kerr]

Have you never been yelled at for going past Bow police station (where the police boats are stationed, in the unrestricted speed limit zone.) too fast? I have!

Well then, that's why the actions of a few, result in regulations for all! If you know where they are, don't dump on their doorstep!

Balls-out everywere else ,,,,,, YES !!!!! :seaman: :up: :up:

[Wayne Kerr]

Is this still on or are we all going to Wales?

I think there is a speed limit on the "upper" part of the Thames! :hugegrin:

[motorvator]

Is this still on or are we all going to Wales?

Of course any reason to believe it's not?

[freedom]

i have read this thread op to bottom
but there doesnt seem to be a post that states, alltoether
a date
a time
a price
an exact location
start point and finish point
as i would like to partake
but would like to know the xact particulars
oh and are there any fuel stops as i have a small tank :down:
cheers:up: :hatchet:

[Pash 1]

21st / 22nd / 23rd march is agreed

Ok the score so far is that Chatham have agreed everything including band, barbie, tie up on event pontoon, logistics of getting the rabble through the lock etc.

There is a brand spanking new Ramada on site for kip over.

Still waiting on a reply from Chiswick pier for muster point but we can get over that if we need to.

I'm still formulating in my mind how best to inform PLA of our intentions but will do over the next week or so.

Pash1 is convinced the telly will be there.

I'm just doing the event document with timetable etc so probably next week for first copy.

Thinking of poker run with stops at Dome, Sarfend Pier, Swale and finally Chatham?

Spilt into 2 fleets with the faster boats setting off an hour later so we are all togetherish as we come round the point into the Medway?

As a rally theme there will probably be an on board quiz card to fulfill or something along those lines?

More opinions the better.

Sunday if weather good I will organise lunch in the swale on the concrete lighter at queenborough and Pash1 will have the opportunity to show some of his world famous stunts behind a ski boat.


Entrants so far as follows

Motorvator 1 Revenger San Marino Motorvator
Motorvator 2 Sunseeker XPS Motorvator
Aquaholic Puma Cat Pash1
Ring 21e Mat
Phantom 20 Gazza
Unleashed Phantom 28 Taz
Phantom 25 Daren
Atlantis Sunseeker Martinique 39
Armanaleg Fairline Targa 34
L’arc en soleil Doral Prestancia
Abaya Fairline Targa 29
Fat Badger Baja Boss 23
Jojoroar Chapparal 28
Footloose Fletcher Arrowshaft
Ribtec
Phantom 18 Wayne Kerr
Ring 20 MikeK
Phantom 20 Puppiesballs
Dan
Sequel 600xs MrRob
Blinddog
Honda Skull666
Phantom 20 Andymac
Extreme 21 Carl Subject to trailer?
Phantom 21 Bad Boy 717
Bernico 18 OCRDA
Big Rib Hunton69 Easter No Good?
XS Rib Andyxs
Cyclone 21 Dodgy Dave
Phantom 21 Dangerous
Anybody he can blag to go on his behalf Captain Chaos Phantom 16 Silversurfer
Cyclone 21 onabudget
Borrowing a bat boat Roofer
Sunseeker Superhawk 34 Athito


so that makes 35 so far of which 9 are Mr Baker masterpieces and more to come I guess, so if that's red rag to a bull as I suspect, we may well see Mr Ring with this 'something special'. Which in turn will no doubt annoy Johnny boy so much that he will have to break out the Mr Baker 'something Special' just to keep matters straight.

Not that I'm one for winding people up and all that you understand:hugegrin:

In order that we dont overload the private message system if you'd like to mail me at kerry*consolve.co.uk (Replacing the asterisk of course) i'll keep you all up to speed.

Does this answer most of your questions?

[freedom]

:up: yupp, most:hugegrin:
just cant seem to find how much it is now :aaahhh:
or is it if i have to ask is too much

[Pash 1]

Ok so going on from the top gear thread, who's interested in Pash1s idea of winding up a few rowers then clearing off to chatham for a party?

So far

Our mob

6 Fairline / Sunseeker / Doral
1 Revenger
1 Baja
1 Air Nautique
1 Rib (that we might disown)

Darren and Taz with the phantoms I guess (what about the searay)

Pash1 with whatever he owns at the time!:hatchet:

Puppiesballs
Mr Rob
Dan
MikeK

So that's 18 before we start.

If John's happy we'll use the Boatmad name?


Possible Programme:

Friday evening hook up at St Cats and a few beers for the waterborn lads.

Saturday morning catch up with late arrivals aim for lunch at Chiswick Pier 12.00.

Leave at 2.00p.m. and head for Chatham. Approx 70 miles so 3 hours for the slower boats and PAsh1.

All through the lock and raft up on the event pontoon. Take advantage of the shower block which is probably the best in britain and up to the barbie area for food, drink and bollox talk about who got there fastest / wettest / upside down etc.

I'll organise the food but might need a hand as I'm prone to burning things when I'm drunk:brown:

I'll see if I can lay my boy's band on for the night (if Chatham are up for it).

Early morning lock for those interested and a days skiing / ringo / boarding etc in the Swale with lunch at Queenborough or on board.

Recovery possible at Wallasea / Chatham / Shoebury / Queenborough

Launch sites not too sure. Anyone?

Petrol. This is a bummer, No petrol on the Thames at all so you'd need to be full on launch and hope you make it to Chatham / Gillingham:aaahhh: I know from experience that the Revenger won't make it from Southend up and Back on a single tank (240 litres) and that's without gunning it.

Likely costs:

roughly 20 quid berth for those at St Cats
Again 20 Quid for the night at Chatham
A fiver for the lunch berth at Chiswick
Band FOC
Food say a tenner a head
and that should be about it
Charidee doantion?

So who fancies some?

Weekend in April or March?


Should answer your question on fuel and approximate cost :hugegrin:

[freedom]

cheers:up:
sounds good
put me down, on proviso i get a biger tank:hugegrin:

[hunton69]

Is the Hunton 33 rib included. That makes 2 Ribs

[verytricky]

Have you never been yelled at for going past Bow police station (where the police boats are stationed, in the unrestricted speed limit zone.) too fast? I have! :seaman:

One better: I have been stopped and boarded!!
Officially the stop and search was in connection with terrorism, as we were going towards the parlament.

We were stopped just before Tower Bridge after leaving South Dock. The two boats that chased us were from the Bow station. Initially they said we were going too fast, and changed it to 'Terrorism' after I explained that there was no wash and no speed limit!

[PuppiesBalls]

u get all the excitement Marc lol!

[daren]

The name "Thames Tear Up" might not give the authorities that govern the Thames much confidence in our little event, could this thread have it's tittle changed? Jon?

It might help our cause a little bit.

I know there are a few poker run websites out there, not sure who runs them tho' but I am sure that people on this forum know.

Maybe a page on one of them might be a good idea, sort of make it official.

Found this one - http://www.poker-run.co.uk/index.htm again not sure who owns/ran it but if anyone knows...

While I am on the subject of web sites, have a look at Taz's. Its still a working project and there will be some changes, your comments, thoughts, views etc etc...

www.phantomoffshoreracing.com

[barrel555]

Put me in bernico 21

Barny clapson

[Wayne Kerr]

It's a bit late for that now Daren, the world has seen it (10 pages to date), mind you, I don't see any problem with the title in the first place.
Maybe Thames Tear up, (with consideration for others) is like kicking all of us in the "rowlocks", because we all consider the position we're at & take the appropriate actions ....... But there is always a bad egg in the box that gives the hole chicken farm a bad name!

As long as the rules are clear on here (world again), I see no problem.
London to Calais race did not raise eyebrows, as did the Honda bash a few years ago.

PS; tried to get out today at Greenwich to test the speed limit enforcement, missed high water, double rowlocks!
Plans are to go again on Wednesday. Watch this space.

[motorvator]

The name "Thames Tear Up" might not give the authorities that govern the Thames much confidence in our little event, could this thread have it's tittle changed? Jon?

It might help our cause a little bit.

I know there are a few poker run websites out there, not sure who runs them tho' but I am sure that people on this forum know.

Maybe a page on one of them might be a good idea, sort of make it official.

Found this one - http://www.poker-run.co.uk/index.htm again not sure who owns/ran it but if anyone knows...

While I am on the subject of web sites, have a look at Taz's. Its still a working project and there will be some changes, your comments, thoughts, views etc etc...

www.phantomoffshoreracing.com

Daren the thought had already crossed my mind and I was going to announce our intentions to PLA as Thames Rally which in effect it is. Obviously not a 'race' as none of our insurances cover that.

How was Malaysia? I've sent a pm to Taz to see if we can't hook up next week as I've got a few ideas for him for sponsorship. Might even be able to do it with Pash1 as I'm meeting him next week on business first then social:hugegrin:

I'd like to think we can do our bit to promote the RB with this event but only with Mikes say so.

Ps the pdf doesn't dowload on the website

[BluFin]

Found this one - http://www.poker-run.co.uk/index.htm again not sure who owns/ran it but if anyone knows...


Here is a more up todate web link for them
www.Pokerun.org.uk (http://media.boatmad.com/gallery/v/readersrides/leviathan/DSC_1085.JPG.html)

:):)

[daren]

How was Malaysia?

Well, my credit card was skimmed here in the UK and the bank froze all my cards and accounts whilst I was on the plane, touched down and no cards worked and all I had was 150 euros in my pocket.
I picked up a real bad case of the flu, got food poisoning and an infection in my foot that left me unable to walk and on antibiotics unable to drink.

Other than that I had a real good time, very productive work wise.

Ps the pdf doesn't dowload on the website

It worked for me? I'll have a look.

I've sent a pm to Taz to see if we can't hook up next week as I've got a few ideas for him for sponsorship.

Taz told me, look forward to having a beer with you sometime next week. :cheers:

[Jon Fuller]

Here is a more up todate web link for them
www.Pokerun.org.uk (http://media.boatmad.com/gallery/v/readersrides/leviathan/DSC_1085.JPG.html)

:):)

Na, not me. that site belongs to Vee Ganjavian.

I own pokerruns.co.uk and poker-runs.co.uk neither of which have been touched for ages.

[Dan]

Not being to familair with London village and its various wealths of parking areas will there be plenty of space to park trailers and towing vehicles? Was in Fulham/Putney last weekend to see the pride of the west country get a draw against fulham and parking was shall we say a little limited!!

[Athito]

others will be able to respond in a more technical manner but my answer as a resident / worker in the big smoke is "no".

there is a locked marina in docklands near city airport (queens-something I think) with some access but any further west is a no-no until you get into the non-tidal-ish bits...and I think that would be by special arrangement.

depending on you range get in Southend-ish and recover from thereabouts on Sunday?

[verytricky]

Southdock marina has a ver large car park, secure. Launching by slip at the row club, then through the lock.

Isle of dogs has three slipways which can be used mid to high tide, with parking - not secure - alongside.

Gallions reach can launch you with a forklift, and store your car & trailer. access to river -3,+2 HT or more if you got a little boat.

[Johnny Rocket]

Southdock marina has a ver large car park, secure. Launching by slip at the row club, then through the lock.
It should be a great facility, but it's never really worked that well for me.

Don't know if things have improved, but when I lived there the watersports centre were a major pain in the arse and were about as unhelpful as possible for anyone wanting to use their slip. Then you're also stuck with limited tidal access to the lock - you would need to time your return carefully as you really don't want to leave your boats on the holding pontoon in the river because they would get a battering.

[verytricky]

It has not changed....:down: But it is an option.

The Thames is VERY tidal and it is always difficult to launch recover. I always used the Isle of Dogs, but I lived there, and we had our own slip, so it was easier for me.

[dbe1]

Ok guys why don't you have your trailers brought to Chatham you must have some mates that can help, no facility to recover by slip at Chatham but they do have enough parking, the nearest slip is at Gillingahm Pier about 5 minutes by road and about 15 minutes by water due to the local speed restriction.

[Mike Ring]

I would really like to join this Bash/Thrash , but I am never going to get my own boat finished in time as we are so busy .:headbang:

We could make it in a Rat which would be a laugh , AND a bit of a challenge !However we would need to launch and recover on the same day at (Gillingham) ? Fuel would not be a problem for us, Small engine, (yeah, Yeah , take the P... 'Hell aint half full yet Big Boy' ):hatchet: and we would have to run on our own but I would enjoy myself and could be a great day out .........::puker:

Any advice from the Locals ??? (Apart from the obvious ):hugegrin:

Mike

[motorvator]

I might be persuaded to rustle up 'Something Special'
Mike:devil:

Followed by


We could make it in a Rat which would be a laugh , AND a bit of a challenge !


Mike

Your sense of humour leads me to believe that the event would be missing something if you didn't come:hugegrin:

[motorvator]

In all seriousness Mike it would be really good to see you there.

It might be a little bit of a challenge as you say coming round canvey point. It can rough up quite badly there dependant on wind / tide.

That said there are some larger cruisers doing it so 30 kts and you certainly won't be on your own so I say go for it. (will you fit on the swim platform of a squadron 55 if it gets too much:brain:)

The other alternative is to join us on one board one of ours and you would be more than welcome.

I've been keeping an eye out for this speed limit B*ll*x that the PLA are threatening and having spoken to Pash we are inclined to keep it as a formal run from Greenwich to Chatham (still 60 nm). That way we avoid any feather rustling and solve some of the fuelling problems.

Anyone that wants to run up to the city is then on there own so to speak and we don't get assocaited with any problems.

Also I think it will make it easier for everyone launching / recovering as it opens up some slips. All Hallows springs to mind, there is also a slip at sheppey on the yantlet and numerous places around erith etc.

Probably do 2 starts splitting the fleet into slower boats setting off an hour earlier with the faster fleet following after, then we all come round into the medway together which gets the safety aspect of canvey point dealt with.

My guess at the moment is that we should see approx 50 boats on the day so it looks like we're going to be in for quite a laugh.

[Wayne Kerr]

I've been keeping an eye out for this speed limit B*ll*x that the PLA are threatening

We were out testing last weekend, we ran up & down between the Thames Barrier & the 02 Dome (in clear view of Barrier Control) for about an hour, without any "challenges"!

[hunton69]

[QUOTE=motorvator;
I've been keeping an eye out for this speed limit B*ll*x that the PLA are threatening and having spoken to Pash we are inclined to keep it as a formal run from Greenwich to Chatham (still 60 nm). That way we avoid any feather rustling and solve some of the fuelling problems.

Anyone that wants to run up to the city is then on there own so to speak and we don't get assocaited with any problems.

.[/QUOTE]

But thats the best part

[motorvator]

We were out testing last weekend, we ran up & down between the Thames Barrier & the 02 Dome (in clear view of Barrier Control) for about an hour, without any "challenges"!

I believe they are trying for a speed limit between wandsworth and greenwich pier so yes below that shouldn't be an issue at all.

I'm not suggesting that we don't run down from wandsworth if we want to but for notification of organised rally, we could keep it as a start point of greenwich pier. That way we don't interfere with the consultation process that is going to occur.

Each individual boat has the right to traverse this area at speed if they so wish at the moment as I understand it.

See here

http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/display_fixedpage.cfm/id/2375

I'm a little concerned that we could rock the boat and give good reason for a speed limit to be imposed. That would go against a couple of members future potential plans.

I also want to leave ourselves in the position that we can make bloody sure that they hear our thoughts on imposing a totally unjustified recreational boat limit.

If on the other hand we want to go willy waving to make a statement then I will be right behind it:devil:


So give me your thoughts and we will go with the majority.

[Wayne Kerr]

I'm with you there Mr Moto.:up:
Lets not "rock the boat" but make a statment.
If we travel on mass through the area in question off the plane we'll make much more wash than on (willy waving)!
Posters stating our protest may also add fuel to the fire (they may also come in usefull if we run out of fuel on route)!

Power to the people, this is the revolution! :devil:

[Mike Ring]

[QUOTE=motorvator;125102]In all seriousness Mike it would be really good to see you there.

It might be a little bit of a challenge as you say coming round canvey point. It can rough up quite badly there dependant on wind / tide.

That said there are some larger cruisers doing it so 30 kts and you certainly won't be on your own so I say go for it. (will you fit on the swim platform of a squadron 55 if it gets too much:brain:)

The other alternative is to join us on one board one of ours and you would be more than welcome.

Thanks for the offer Mr Moto. ( is that the Motorvator from the London Brighton 1989 ?):devil:

My plan is to launch from the bank at Putney ( is that a public launching place/ )and get the trailer taken to Gilly.
pootle on down to the meet up point and try to complete the course in one of my own contraptions !:hugegrin:
Any other way would be cheating!
However in this case I would rather fancy another trip down the Thames and the kind offer of a ride would be most appreciated cheating or not.

Mike

[motorvator]

Ok Guys roll call.

Chatham are getting booked out. I have reserved 30 places minimum but I need definites now. So if you want a mooring for the night of 22nd march speak up and let me know boat name, length and beam.

Doesn't matter if a couple drop out but I need to be a bit firm with Chatham to make sure we have enough space.

I'll post a formal itinery up as soon as Pash has had his say.

[Wayne Kerr]

Ok Guys roll call.

Chatham are getting booked out. I have reserved 30 places minimum but I need definites now. So if you want a mooring for the night of 22nd march speak up and let me know boat name, length and beam.

I'm in 18' Phantom (maybe x2, I'll get back with the 2nd Phantom info tomorrow).:up:

[BluFin]

LEZ...... Watch ya trucks & motor homes if you use a big un.........
Charge kicks off in Feb at £200 a day

Cheers Ken you fekken nob :down: you were a prat when the GLC was in vouge

[Pash 1]

I've had my say, and its been decided to do away with me giving a demonstration of "Stunt Driving" on the Sunday :hugegrin:

So the itinery is almost nearlly complete and its all go for the Thames Thrash or "demonstration of moderate public pleasure boating" what ever you want to say politically correct or not!

Am thinking of auctioning a seat on my boat to London Assembly Members for a grant from the "Black Offshore Lovies Located Off Chiswick, Kingston & Southend or "Bollocks" for short :hugegrin:
might get an £18K grant :aaahhh:

[Wayne Kerr]

I'm in 18' Phantom (maybe x2, I'll get back with the 2nd Phantom info tomorrow).:up:
2 x 18's deffo. :up:
Maybe a Ring 20? (Mike K, get your name down)!

[TheMutzNuts]

We'll definitely need 2 Berths.
The Mutz Nuts and Andy Mac's
2 x P20's...............Length 20' x Beam 6'.

[andyxs]

1 rib 7.2m long for berthing. anyone know of somewhere where i can securly store the boat on friday night? taa
Andy

[Dan]

Right, I've read through several pages and cant find an answer, I want to take part but I havent got anyone who can drop boat at one point then drive to anoter with the trailer. I could do with knowing if theres a point that I can turn up at, Launch, Park car and trailer over night(safely and legal) and retreive the next day?

[Foolish]

Right, I've read through several pages and cant find an answer, I want to take part but I havent got anyone who can drop boat at one point then drive to anoter with the trailer. I could do with knowing if theres a point that I can turn up at, Launch, Park car and trailer over night(safely and legal) and retreive the next day?

DITTO !

[Athito]

just seen this on another chatboard...
http://www.gopetition.com/online/16885.html

Dunno if it will do any good....

[paul charman explosion]

is the poker run still on / can you launch on the day / what is the situation on trailers / this might seem a daft question why doesnt the race start and finish at the same venue ie race halfway and back then on the second day from chatham halfway and back it would have made it a lot easyer for teams that have to travel a long way regaurds orgazm racing

[Wayne Kerr]

just seen this on another chatboard...
http://www.gopetition.com/online/16885.html

Dunno if it will do any good....

Seems strange that the petition ask what country your from!!!!!

[Wayne Kerr]

this might seem a daft question why doesnt the race start and finish at the same venue

Don't think it's a race buster, just a tear-up!

[dazza]

Not listed on the Ramada web site ,,,,, is it finished & open? Or was the planner Spanish. :hugegrin:

The Ramada at Chatham Dockside is now open!!!

[Mike Ring]

DITTO !

And Ditto for me again on that point.:seaman:

Looks like its becoming increasingly more inaccessible to launch and retrieve on the day / arrange trailer transport etc.
That is without interference from the Newt Fancier not liking my daily working vehicle.:headbang:
Is there somewhere Day Trippers can launch and join in with out too much hassle?:brain:

Mike

[Pash 1]

Mike and "All"
Motivator is back from holiday next week and can update then

[motorvator]

Right, I've read through several pages and cant find an answer, I want to take part but I havent got anyone who can drop boat at one point then drive to anoter with the trailer. I could do with knowing if theres a point that I can turn up at, Launch, Park car and trailer over night(safely and legal) and retreive the next day?


Ok I'm back.

Can't be too much help on the south side of the river myself as I'm from sarfend.

But options as far as I can see: (www.boatlaunch.co.uk)

Gravesend sailing club

All Hallows

Erith Town Ramp

Bargehouse Causeway E14

Greenwich Yacht Club

Amsterdam Road, Isle of dogs

Johnson Drawdock, Isle of dogs

Millwall Dock Slipway

South Dock Marina


But for all that if I were going to want to launch, leave car and trailer and recover next day, I would say:

Two tree island - Leigh on sea - wide shallow concrete slip - 5 hrs either side GPS to get out of ray gut, plenty of safe parking. 45 mins up to start and 45 mins back from Chatham next day.

Ness Road, Shoebury slipway - Sarfend - wide steep concrete slip onto sand at mid tide - 3 Hrs either side, plenty of safe parking same timescales as 2 tree. Difficult to get over rise on top with long low trailer, revenger does it at 27ft with full height towbar on a rangie but scrapes the trailer:hatchet:

Chas Newens at Putney - Very wide concrete slip, never used it but sure he'd be up for a few boats around him. One hour down to set off point and as long back after chatham and back.

All Hallows - I know nothing about it at all except they race from there occasionally so must be capable. 45 mins up to start and 45 mins back from chatham next day.

Now to my mind that should be plenty of options:hugegrin:

[motorvator]

Don't think it's a race buster, just a tear-up!


Spot on Wayne. The whole idea was to go one better than Clarkson. But if he wants to launch at Chatham and race himself up there and join us to tear up the rivers on the way back what's to stop him:hatchet:

[motorvator]

Right so I am booking Chatham as follows:

Motorvator 1 Revenger San Marino Motorvator 27ft
Motorvator 2 Sunseeker XPS Motorvator 37ft
Aquaholic Puma Cat Pash1 27ft
Ring 21e Mat 21ft
Phantom 20 Gazza 20 ft
Unleashed Phantom 28 Taz 28ft
Phantom 25 Daren 25ft
Atlantis Sunseeker Martinique 39ft
Armanaleg Squadron 55ft
L’arc en soleil Doral Prestancia 27ft
Abaya Fairline Targa 29ft
Fat Badger Baja Boss 23ft
Jojoroar Chapparal 28ft
Ribtec 200 21ft
Phantom 18 Wayne Kerr 18ft
Ring 20 MikeK 20ft
Phantom 20 Puppiesballs 20ft
Dan 20ft
Sequel 600xs MrRob 20ft
Blinddog 20ft
Honda Skull666 20ft
Phantom 20 Andymac 20ft
Extreme 21 Carl 21ft
Phantom 21 Bad Boy 717 21ft
Bernico 18 OCRDA 18ft
Barry Hunton69 25ft
XS Rib Andyxs 25ft
Cyclone 21 Dodgy Dave 21ft
Phantom 21 Dangerous 21ft
Anybody he can blag to go on his behalf Captain Chaos Phantom 16ft
Silversurfer 21ft
Cyclone 21 onabudget 21ft
Borrowing a bat boat Roofer 24ft
Athito Sunseeker Superhawk 34ft

Any different please let me know asap.

Athito is going to do up the event flyer but essentially we leave greenwich pier area 2.30 22nd March and go from there. Band is booked. Card stops etc to follow.

I will need confirmation from each of you as to exact numbers for food.

Bring your own beer etc but I do have a plan with the water tanks on that Squadron. They can use my water and we'll fill that with wodka :hugegrin:

[andyxs]

looks like a great plan is coming together. cant wait :up:

[Wayne Kerr]

Can't be too much help on the south side of the river myself as I'm from sarfend.

But options as far as I can see: (www.boatlaunch.co.uk)

Gravesend sailing club
All Hallows
Erith Town Ramp
Bargehouse Causeway E14
Greenwich Yacht Club
Amsterdam Road, Isle of dogs
Johnson Drawdock, Isle of dogs
Millwall Dock Slipway
South Dock Marina
Chas Newens at Putney

Erith Town ramp is for dingys only (no cars on wooden ramp).
Greenwich Yacht Club does not have room for visiting trailers/cars. Parking restrictions apply outside (unless one is a member :hugegrin: ).

Isle of Dogs slipways are "tennant-key holders" only. Well they were when I last looked.

Bargehouse causway, you don't want to leave you car & trailer there!

South Dock is through a lock, make sure the tide times are OK or you'll be stuffed.

Chas Newens, Maybe MikeK can best comment on this one. Very limited parking as I understand.

[blind dog]

hi unfortunatley im not in the uk on that weekend as we are competeing abroad,sounds like ile be missing a great play up session

[on a budget]

Anyone going on sat morning to launch, leave car and trailer and recover next day from Essex area want to meet up either at..
Two tree island - Leigh on sea
Ness Road, Shoebury slipway
any other idea`s for Launch etc
Graham
on a budget in

[mike k]

Erith Town ramp is for dingys only (no cars on wooden ramp).
Greenwich Yacht Club does not have room for visiting trailers/cars. Parking restrictions apply outside (unless one is a member :hugegrin: ).

Isle of Dogs slipways are "tennant-key holders" only. Well they were when I last looked.

Bargehouse causway, you don't want to leave you car & trailer there!

South Dock is through a lock, make sure the tide times are OK or you'll be stuffed.

Chas Newens, Maybe MikeK can best comment on this one. Very limited parking as I understand.

Good slip but wouldn't want to leave a trailer there for too long. parkings a big problem as well.

[Wayne Kerr]

Maybe lads, it may be an idea if you require a launch site (in an area close to your arrival site on the Thames), to post it on here.
That way, questions can be asked to the "peeps" that may know a solution.
Well done MikeK for the info on Chas Newens. :up: Twas as I suspected.

[motorvator]

Phone call from Chatham today confirming all done. Berths, Electric, Lights on marquee, Barbies and all it will cost is the berths and a burger.:hugegrin:

He also noted that he recognises a few of the boats,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

"That motorvator is one noisy bastard"

Just hoping he meant the boat:devil:

[motorvator]

Both Gazza and Mat have had to bow out for daft reasons like no engine on the boat etc. Some people have inane excuses:hugegrin:

[Pash 1]

In Mats defence he did PM me early this week :up:

Just been doing that awfull thing work and forgot to let you know mate :headbang:

[daren]

I am afraid I am going to have to pull out of this fantastic event and this fine line-up of vessels :mad:
I am jetting off to Malaysia again on the 5th March, for 2 months this time.

I am considering flying back for the weekend, :dizzy:, but I may also go to the Malaysian F1 GP at Sepang instead - difficult decission this one.

Right so I am booking Chatham as follows:

Revenger San Marino Motorvator 27ft
Phantom 20 Gazza 20 ft
Phantom 28 Taz 28ft
Phantom 25 Daren 25ft
Phantom 18 Wayne Kerr 18ft
Phantom 20 Puppiesballs 20ft
Phantom 20 Andymac 20ft
Phantom 21 Bad Boy 717 21ft
Phantom 21 Dangerous 21ft
Captain Chaos Phantom 16ft


Any different please let me know asap.

I will need confirmation from each of you as to exact numbers for food.

[Bad Boy 717]

am afraid engine will be in USA for rebuild, sorry guys bad timing, will see if Dan up for it. Need a run on the race ski!

[Dan]

am afraid engine will be in USA for rebuild, sorry guys bad timing, will see if Dan up for it. Need a run on the race ski!


I am, but am still a bit confused as to where I can leave trailer and car overnight as I wont have anyone that can driver it to meet up with me after etc, otherwise its all good.

[roofer]

I am, but am still a bit confused as to where I can leave trailer and car overnight as I wont have anyone that can driver it to meet up with me after etc, otherwise its all good.

That makes 2 of us.

[Bad Boy 717]

three of us! :seaman:
Need somewhere safe to park the tractor and trailer over night, as we havnt the manpower to fanny about getting tractor and trailer to where ever we end up (crew is Dan - using his boat Hotshot, me and simon).

[Wayne Kerr]

What is the time slot Chatham lock gates will opperate either side of high water? Need to work out my depart/arrival time for the recovery on Sunday. I've only got a window of 2hrs befor HW & 1hr after!

I've got the tide tables from the PLA, the nearest they quote to Chatham is Southend-on Sea, Sunday 23, HW-13.42hrs (GMT), at my recovery point HW is 14.43hrs.
If the locking times are limited it's gunna be a very sprited run back. :aaahhh:

[motorvator]

What is the time slot Chatham lock gates will opperate either side of high water? Need to work out my depart/arrival time for the recovery on Sunday. I've only got a window of 2hrs befor HW & 1hr after!

I've got the tide tables from the PLA, the nearest they quote to Chatham is Southend-on Sea, Sunday 23, HW-13.42hrs (GMT), at my recovery point HW is 14.43hrs.
If the locking times are limited it's gunna be a very sprited run back. :aaahhh:

Chatham is not restricted by tides unless it's really bad springs and even then you would get over the sill with trim up at low water.

They also operate 24/7 but make sure you book your lock out the night before as when its busy there can be a wait. Having said that it's a big lock and they would fit you in:up:

[motorvator]

Dan, Roofer, Bad boy.

I'm not up to speed on the south side of the river, but I would say best solution on north side is Two Tree island at Leigh/Canvey.

Very slight ramp which allows you to walk the boat in. Access all tide bar the bottom two hours and plenty of parking. Sheltered.

Opposite the junction of Thames and Medway so you get a chance to blow the drink out of the system in the morning.

If you are using this follow the bouyed channel out to the 'Leigh buoy' just short of Southend pier before you turn up river.

http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.531179&lon=0.626106&z=18.1&r=0&src=msa

All Hallows seems to be an obvious choice for the south side but I've never used it.

http://www.ayc.uk.com/activ.html

http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=51.478276&lon=0.637593&z=19.2&r=0&src=msa

Now if those two locations don't sort you I'd be surprised. Both are about halfway down the course so give a short run up in the morning and a short run back the next day.

Of course if you wanted to be closer to the start with excellent road links, you could try tipping it off the QE2 bridge:hatchet: :devil:


If anyone needs advice feel free to phone me 07973 632767

[motorvator]

What is the time slot Chatham lock gates will opperate either side of high water? Need to work out my depart/arrival time for the recovery on Sunday. I've only got a window of 2hrs befor HW & 1hr after!

I've got the tide tables from the PLA, the nearest they quote to Chatham is Southend-on Sea, Sunday 23, HW-13.42hrs (GMT), at my recovery point HW is 14.43hrs.
If the locking times are limited it's gunna be a very sprited run back. :aaahhh:

Wayne

where are you dropping in? Is it available to others here?

[motorvator]

OK flyer here. Thanks to Athito for the Maps etc.

If anybody has comments let me know

Bah posted in four parts as the webbie won't let the file size through:headbang:

[Bazza]

http://www.allhallowsyachtclub.net/ Is the new web site for AYC far superior to the previous site.

[Wayne Kerr]

Wayne

where are you dropping in? Is it available to others here?

The plan was to launch at Greenwich Yacht Club, but that may change to Chiswick.
GYC ain't too friendly about our sort of boats, they have to put-up with me because I pay my membership as do those of the rag & stick brigade.
Parking is OK for me, but for visitors it's a bit of see how GYC feel on the day! Overnight parking would be a problem, use of the slipway (£15) is allowed if it don't interfere with one of their "Races".

[dbe1]

What is the time slot Chatham lock gates will opperate either side of high water? Need to work out my depart/arrival time for the recovery on Sunday. I've only got a window of 2hrs befor HW & 1hr after!

I've got the tide tables from the PLA, the nearest they quote to Chatham is Southend-on Sea, Sunday 23, HW-13.42hrs (GMT), at my recovery point HW is 14.43hrs.
If the locking times are limited it's gunna be a very sprited run back. :aaahhh:

Chatham Lock is operational 24 hours day it is not constricted by the tide.

[Athito]

Or as one ZIP file

[hunton69]

Gutted...we will have to pass on this, the boat is still not ready. don't ask why. ahhhhhhhhh

[motorvator]

Gutted...we will have to pass on this, the boat is still not ready. don't ask why. ahhhhhhhhh


That's a real shame Barry. Would have been a good shakedown for it.

[hunton69]

That's a real shame Barry. Would have been a good shakedown for it.

At this rate RB8 will be the shakedown

[Wayne Kerr]

Any updates?