Jump to content

Braunston Historic Narrow Boat Rally - 27Th & 28Th June.

alan_fincher

By alan_fincher
in General Boating

 Share

Featured Posts

Nightwatch Veteran II

NightwatchDonate to Canal World

Posted
Posted (edited)

Bletchley, now sign written ought to be there by now. Hurried passed us yesterday, nearly knocked us for six, secure mooring ropes! and they left the top gate of lock 8 open.

Martyn

seems an apology is not enough these days. Just had the owner of Bletchly knock on the boat to have a word. I only wrote what I experienced on the day. He was annoyed that I had written on here my account of what I saw.

 

I did apologise on the day when Junior put me right.

 

My boat was knocked against the side as the water was low and the ropes slack, the spring helped. The top gate was in the process of reopening, and after many years of boating I do realise this happens.

 

Can't say anymore than to once again say sorry if I've been detrimental to the working boats of the nation. I do support whenever I can, in fact, as pointed out to me just now, I purchased diesel from his son the other day on Southern ?

 

Martyn

Edited by Nightwatch
Link to comment
Share on other sites
richardf Proficient

richardf

Posted
Posted

Hi

Braunston Rally Newbie here. We are turning up on Friday from Napton direction and have just about enough original rivets to have booked into the rally! Can anybody tell me how moorings are allocated; are there normally mooring people around to direct boats on arrival or is it 'first come first served'.

Where exactly are the rally moorings? I am not intending to go in the parades, so would like to be facing north for a lunchtime exit on Sunday, is it possible to go through the marina and turn left or should I attempt to wind below the locks (48 feet would make this feasible I think)

Any advice much appreciated and hope to meet some of you over the weekend

Cheers

Richard

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MtB Veteran II

MtBDonate to Canal World

Posted
Posted

Richard,

 

Exert from the website:

 

We welcome all historic boats, traders & exhibitors -

to avoid disappointment please contact Libby for application details NOW at libby@braunstonmarina.co.uk or telephone 01788 89137301788 891373

 

 

http://www.braunstonmarina.co.uk/find-a-boat/ArtMID/417/ArticleID/12/2015-HISTORIC-NARROWBOAT-RALLY-June-27-28

 

 

I don't think there is any cutoff deadline but I think you need to get booked in!

 

 

 

MtB

Link to comment
Share on other sites
monkeyhanger Rising Star

monkeyhanger

Posted
Posted

Hi

Braunston Rally Newbie here. We are turning up on Friday from Napton direction and have just about enough original rivets to have booked into the rally! Can anybody tell me how moorings are allocated; are there normally mooring people around to direct boats on arrival or is it 'first come first served'.

Where exactly are the rally moorings? I am not intending to go in the parades, so would like to be facing north for a lunchtime exit on Sunday, is it possible to go through the marina and turn left or should I attempt to wind below the locks (48 feet would make this feasible I think)

Any advice much appreciated and hope to meet some of you over the weekend

Cheers

Richard

"Mission Control" is normally by the entrance to the Marina. Speak to someone in a high viz jacket and they'll sort you out.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jay4424 Contributor

Jay4424

Posted
Posted

Ah but i wasn't thinking of Spey! Right ammount of letters in the name though.

 

in which case you are correct sir!!

 

...see you at Lymm on sunday though, I'm coming north to play with steam engines!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
monkeyhanger Rising Star

monkeyhanger

Posted
Posted

 

Friday night will be fine. As for Saturday morning the parade winds at the turn by going up one side of the triangle towards Napton, reversing down the second side then forwards again towards the marina. Outside of the parade times you'll be fine but I can't remember if they have someone to wave you through if the parade is on.

Yes, there will be a steward or two at the turn to help traffic flow.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
koukouvagia Influencer

koukouvagiaDonate to Canal World

Posted
Posted

Huh! -Elitist FMC types this year again, then!

To be honest, we'd much rather be out on the towpath. At the moment we're feeling rather isolated. There are only three other boats in the arm and all the socialising is taking place outside.

By the way, it's not only FMC boats this year in the elite spot since Phobos and Battersea are also there to take part in the Sonia Rolt commemoration ceremony.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
alan_fincher Veteran II

alan_fincher

Posted
  • Author
Posted

To be honest, we'd much rather be out on the towpath.

 

I was amused that David Daines told me the other night he deliberately picks that spot just beyond the Ladder Bridge, as the best entertainment comes from the foul ups that people manage to make doing the 180 back on to the main canal!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Starcoaster Veteran

Starcoaster

Posted
Posted

To be honest, we'd much rather be out on the towpath. At the moment we're feeling rather isolated. There are only three other boats in the arm and all the socialising is taking place outside.

By the way, it's not only FMC boats this year in the elite spot since Phobos and Battersea are also there to take part in the Sonia Rolt commemoration ceremony.

 

I am all on my own too with a pisstaking Springer that was trying its best to stealthily sink on me earlier! :D

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ray T Veteran II

Ray TDonate to Canal World

Posted
Posted

We're going to come watch! Not with Baseplate, obviously, as it's not a historic boat, but hopefully to get some good photos. smile.png

 

Without sounding too ignorant, where is the best place for us to watch from?

 

Either the bridge over the entrance to the marina or at the Oxford / GU junction.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
alan_fincher Veteran II

alan_fincher

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Both "Flamingo" and "Sickle" are now here.

 

(Achieving that has required a bit of creative thinking, but we have!)

 

"Flamingo" is currently outside of "Chertsey" and "Stanton".

 

"Sickle" is outside of the steam tunnel tug replica "Hasty",

 

Each are fairly close to, but opposite sides of Butcher's bridge.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Captain Fizz Proficient

Captain Fizz

Posted
Posted

I have been working at Barby Marina the last few days and have seen Starry passing yesterday and today, Trevor came past with Corona and the unmistakable sound of Reginald's engine as Mike passed. I would have come to the entrance to have a chat but I was literally standing in the marina working on the new swing bridge to the island!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.