Supertramp
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Thanks Matty
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Anyone have up to date info on the depth of the Wendover Arm? We draw 28" and have heard this may be a problem. Thanks
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My reference was extracted directly from the official licence document that you complete:-
" 6 Registration period
Please note each period of validity begins and ends at midnight.
The number of 1 day and 7 day registrations are unlimited
but only three 31 day registrations can be issued in any
calendar year. "
I too thought the 'midnight' bit only applied to the one day licence... I just rang Teddington Lock (who are the experts on this subject because they issue more of these than any other lock) and they say 'No' the extra only applies to the one day licence.
That is at variance with the above explicit wording.
This document seems to indicate that all temp licences should benefit from the extra hours of the first day
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/420058/LIT_10050.pdf
which includes the line "7-day certificate The term ‘day’ is the 24 hours commencing after midnight and finishing at midnight."
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A word to the wise - I purchased a 7 day licence at Swinford (Eynsham) lock earlier this month, and queried the fact that the lock keeper included the first day of purchase as one of the '7 days'. He told me that rule was just for the one day licence. I knew he was wrong but short of calling him a liar - what to do.
Now I am back from cruising for a bit - I will fire an email to EA asking them to clarify it, and perhaps retrain the lock keeper.
It did mean our last day on the Thames to Teddington showed an out of date licence, but no-one questioned it.
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Also remember that most boat immersion heaters are usually less than 3kw, - often only 1kw
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Are these 'free' mooring spots available in some sort of booklet or map, as it seems you have to 'know' the river in order to find them. I will be doing the complete Thames next month for the first time (to Limehouse), and it would be really handy to have a quick reference guide
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Thanks - it's all helpful info.
Someone mentioned elsewhere that some Thames lockies want a front and rear line tied off in locks, isn't that a bit awkward single handed?
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Thanks guys, that's helped ease my concerns. I had heard it was difficult to moor the boat at a few to either open or close after as you sometimes had to be on the opposite side to the towpath, but perhaps things have improved.
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Im heading south from Braunston on the Oxford canal next month, as part of the Thames Ring.
For part of the journey I will be single handed, and have heard that some of the bridges on this section are 'difficult' for single handers.
Are there any specific problem areas I should watch out for, or is it perfectly feasible to complete it easily single handed?
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You do need to display your licence the tweet sent was wrong!
It wasn't the tweet that gave me that info, but the licensing team at CART last week. They confirmed it on the phone.
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When I renewed mine 2 weeks ago, the lady told me they no longer send them out, and it was no longer a requirement to display it PROVIDED the name and index number of the boat were on view.
I also was unable to log in to print it out..... And that has continued to be the case for 2 weeks now.
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Now that you no longer need to display your licence in the boat window, there is no reason for anyone to 'peer' in.
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My 'One Plan' contract ended in Feb this year. Three called and then Text to get me to contact them, eventually when I continued to ignore them they sent a text with the new plan i would be put on when my contract expired.
I did ring them at that point, as I wasnt happy with the lower call limits ets, and after several days and calls, agreed an unlimited calls, test and data for £15 (still with a theoretical 4GB limit on tethering, - tho I've yet to see that happen).
I was a high data user, and went for the EE 15GB sim, same cost as Three - BUT they will allow a 30 day rolling contract - Three wanted a 24 month fixed contract for a sim only data plan. - stupid!
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Thanks Adam, There is some gossip that the waterways will revert to Cart control this year - perhaps that will make a difference.
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I'm planning a trip through London this summer, and want to divert off up the Limehouse Cut and then round the Olympic Stadium and the Orbit Sculpture.
Reading some entries on the web, it seems most people have been in organised trips, (St Pancreas Crusing Club etc).
Does that mean its not possible for 'Joe Bloggs' to turn up and cruise round?
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i thought they played 'Aunt Sally' in pubs up that way?
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The only dodgy locks between here and there are the Soulbury three just South of Milton Keynes where you need to use the side ponds,
Since when John? - I use these every month or so and have never ever used the side ponds, with or without the usual volunteer lockies.
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Does anyone else suffer from the slow oooozing of liquid hand wash soap from the bottle?
I've used these liquid soaps for years in houses without issue, but since living on a boat for some years - they all seem to slowly dispense by themselves all over the worktop of bathroom sink.
It may be changes in temperature, although I do try and keep it fairly constant for the dog.
Could it be atmospheric pressure changes are more pronounced in a boat than a brick house?
or is it just me.......
Tony
edited to correct spelling
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If I read the spec right, - you need your own WiFi network, (broadband router usually).
As Daiboy says, - if you want to view the pictures remotely, it will require a good GSM signal (G3-G4)
and lots of data allowance.
A fixed landline with broadband is the perfect answer, but most boaters dont have this luxury.
If you are hoping to use a marinas WiFi, - be careful as you may not be able to get past the firewall for P2P, and they may not be impressed at the data useage.
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Did nothing happen after lunch then?
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Following a couple of comments on the article, - the author emailed me the link from CRT - saying this was the 'balance'
edited - The original story on their website seem to be removed for some reason, ? - anyone else having trouble with the first story
Wendover Arm draft
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Thanks everyone for the advice, we will venture down there on Sunday.