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Revision as of 23:24, 8 September 2012
Yes!
It is back by popular demand, a narrowboat trip around the many and varied waterways of Britain.
This year a group of geeksIRC veterans will be embarking on a 5 day adventure on the (Kennet and Avon|Grand Union) Canal.
Contents
Who?
Where?
Address and contact details of the boatyard
When?
Provisionally Monday 3rd June 2013 → Friday 7th June 2013.
Logistics
How much?
About £150 each.
We will again operate a communal kitty in order to pay for:
- groceries.
- pub lunches
- evening meals (where relevant)
- general supplies of drink (alcoholic or otherwise) for the boat.
- "random stuff" that may be required, example batteries for walkie-talkies.
- disposable BBQ kit for a suitable evening.
Initial amount into kitty?
Boat information
This year's boat will be
Stuff we generally need
- Guide books
- Waterpoof map case for the guide books
- A handheld GPS is useful but not in any way essential. Anyone have one already?
- (This is not for navigation! Obviously there's only two possible ways to go and as te boat is longer than the canal is wide, you can't turn the boat around by accident anyway without breaking the laws of physics. It's so that we can put in the waypoints that are of interest and have some idea how we are progressing without having to keep referring to maps and bridge/lock numbers.)
Stuff each person needs to bring
Space on the boat, and probably more importantly in the cars, will be limited, so try not to over pack. A large holdall for clothes and a small backpack for other bits and pieces seems reasonable.
Note that all bed linen is provided so you don't need to bring any of that. You will need to bring your own towel however. All cooking utensils and crockery etc. are also provided.
- Waterproof clothing - we'll probably end up having to steer the boat and do locks in the pouring rain.
- Gloves - some locks are real bastards.
- Torch - if you have one; we may run out of power some nights, plus for walking to pub, etc.
- A Tea Towel - there will probably be at least one on the boat, but would be good if everyone could bring one so that we have enough.
- Sunscreen or hat, & sunglasses - just in case it happens to be sunny.
- Weak lemon drink - for drinking down furiously in one gulp in celebration of your hobby success.
Clothing considerations
Casual clothing that you don't mind getting dirty/worn is best. Jeans are fine, though if it rains can get waterlogged. Due to the possible weather conditions do bring a few sets of clothing as you may end up stuck outdoors in the rain for several hours after which you'll definitely want a change of clothes. Because we have to continue to make progress even in pouring rain, having at least a waterproof jacket with hood is recommended. The boatyard should supply one set of waterproofs for the steerer, but you might prefer your own and other people also need to be outside to do locks/bridges.
Footwear with decent grip is essential. Trainers are good most of the time, though if it's raining a pair of boots won't go a miss. You'll probably want to have more than one set of footwear in case one set gets soaked and needs to be dried.
There will be drying facilities to some extent on the boat, though obviously drying space is limited. There will be some radiators and an airing cupboard.
Comms
Sourcing some two way radios will be useful. At least three? One with steerer, one in boat, one at bow or with those doing locks. More would be better, but Matt used to supply these..
Entertainment Etc
Cards against Humanity
How about a game of Cards Against Humanity?
Poker
Not sure anyone is up for poker this time, but it's an option.
Cigars
A couple of us had some fine cigars in previous years. Is there any interest this time?
Note: no point buying these until a couple of weeks before we go as they will just dry out if not stored correctly.
More suggestions welcome
Planned route and schedule for the week
Overall statistics of the route itself
Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day
Mon 3rd June
Tue 4th June
Wed 5th June
Thu 6th June
Fri 7th June
Stoppages
http://www.waterscape.com/things-to-do/boating/stoppages