The Great Strugglers Boat Trip 2006

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Yes!

It is back by popular demand, the annual (hopefully) narrowboating trip around the many and varied waterways of Britain.

Basically a group of geeks, and one neogeek, will attempt to complete the Stourport Ring in a week.

Who?

Tim Phil Andy Matt

When?

Monday 11th September - Monday 18th September 2006

Approximate sunrise and sunset times are as follows:

11/09 06:34 19:32 (Partial day boat will not be able to start moving until roughly 16:00)

12/09 06:37 19:31 (Full days cruising, aim for at least 8 hours between 09:00 and 18:00)

13/09 06:39 19:29 (Full days cruising, aim for at least 8 hours between 09:00 and 18:00)

14/09 06:41 19:26 (Full days cruising, aim for at least 8 hours between 09:00 and 18:00)

15/09 06:43 19:24 (Full days cruising, aim for at least 8 hours between 09:00 and 18:00)

16/09 06:44 19:21 (Full days cruising, aim for at least 8 hours between 09:00 and 18:00)

17/09 06:45 19:18 (Full days cruising, aim for at least 8 hours between 09:00 and 18:00)

18/09 06:46 19:16 (Partial day, boat must be back at marina for 09:30 at the latest! - Aim to set off no later than 07:30)

Where?

We will be starting from the Alvechurch marina.

Boat information

Link to follow...

What to bring

Space on the boat, and probably more importantly in the cars, will be limited, so try not to overpack. 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. is also provided.

  • Waterproof clothing - we'll probably end up having to pilot 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.
  • A CafePress Mug (http://www.cafepress.com/converter) - for dropping into the canal causing much hilarity.
  • Weak lemon drink (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/david.patrick/bragaze.html) - for drinking down furiously in one gulp in celebration of your hobby success.

Planned route and schedule for the week

Insert more stuff here...

Photo links

To follow after the event!

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