Guest Posted February 11, 2022 Report Share Posted February 11, 2022 (edited) Edit. Wrong bridge. Edited February 11, 2022 by The Happy Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tawny Owl Posted February 11, 2022 Report Share Posted February 11, 2022 11 minutes ago, PCSB said: Out of curiosity, how many entries are typical? Not that it really matters as such, but we have a tentative plan forming ... It depends, I'm hoping for a few more, nearer 20 if we can. Sue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted February 11, 2022 Report Share Posted February 11, 2022 The 1999 BCN Challange as featured on Waterworld 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire~rose Posted May 7, 2022 Report Share Posted May 7, 2022 Can I just check, one of our team asked me if there was any news on the updated route planner that was suggested after the closure of Black Cock Bridge I have not seen anything arrive yet and as we are now officially enroute for Birmingham (via the scenic route) it would be good to start getting our ducks in a row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tawny Owl Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 HI Everyone. We now have 14 entries so it should be a good challenge. If you are thinking of entering and haven't done so yet, please get your form to me ASAP. We've now had some discussions with those in the know at the BCN and C&RT and made our decision. Due to the closure of Blackcock bridge we have decided to remove the Daw End and Rushall canals from this years challenge. Therefore no points will be awarded between Catshill Junction and Rushall junction. This is because there is no suitable winding hole between the top of the Rushall locks and Blackcock Bridge, and will save water as all boats would have to traverse Rushall locks in both directions. We have also allowed points to be scored in both directions between Catshill and Pelsall junctions, and between Pelsall and Birchells junctions, so it's still worth going up to the cannock extension, and Angelsey basin. Please find the new planning sheets attached. I hope you understand, and are happy we have done our best with the situation. Sue Route planner 2022 Final.xlsx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire~rose Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 8 hours ago, Mrs Tawny Owl said: HI Everyone. We now have 14 entries so it should be a good challenge. If you are thinking of entering and haven't done so yet, please get your form to me ASAP. We've now had some discussions with those in the know at the BCN and C&RT and made our decision. Due to the closure of Blackcock bridge we have decided to remove the Daw End and Rushall canals from this years challenge. Therefore no points will be awarded between Catshill Junction and Rushall junction. This is because there is no suitable winding hole between the top of the Rushall locks and Blackcock Bridge, and will save water as all boats would have to traverse Rushall locks in both directions. We have also allowed points to be scored in both directions between Catshill and Pelsall junctions, and between Pelsall and Birchells junctions, so it's still worth going up to the cannock extension, and Angelsey basin. Please find the new planning sheets attached. I hope you understand, and are happy we have done our best with the situation. Sue Route planner 2022 Final.xlsx 19.78 kB · 3 downloads Thank you If there are no more entries forthcoming then there is a significant risk we might be higher placed in the end results than we were last time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Sadly a 6 week trip to Sydney put pay to my plans to join this year with Judith Ann, next year we are hoping to be there all being well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerbeerbeerbeerbeer Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 3 hours ago, cheshire~rose said: Thank you If there are no more entries forthcoming then there is a significant risk we might be higher placed in the end results than we were last time! Could be Clarrie gets her highest position EVER. 😃👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tawny Owl Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 3 hours ago, stagedamager said: Sadly a 6 week trip to Sydney put pay to my plans to join this year with Judith Ann, next year we are hoping to be there all being well!! Excuses excuses.! That's a pity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agg221 Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 3 hours ago, stagedamager said: Sadly a 6 week trip to Sydney put pay to my plans to join this year with Judith Ann, next year we are hoping to be there all being well!! Tom didn't fancy single-handing her down then? Alec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, agg221 said: Tom didn't fancy single-handing her down then? Alec Oh, quite possibly, i just need to finish the fit out!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanM Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Having pretty much ignored this topic as the dates didn't work for us it now seems that there is a chance we may be in Birmingham on the boat over the challenge day(s). Probably won't have time to take part but may just go for a cruise around anyway and see who we can spot 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Pegg Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 55 minutes ago, IanM said: Having pretty much ignored this topic as the dates didn't work for us it now seems that there is a chance we may be in Birmingham on the boat over the challenge day(s). Probably won't have time to take part but may just go for a cruise around anyway and see who we can spot 🙂 The two critical things are: 1. Enter the Challenge 2. Arrive at Withymoor Island at 1400 on Saturday Everything that happens in between is just a detail. A large part of the Challenge is the gathering at the end. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanM Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, Captain Pegg said: The two critical things are: 1. Enter the Challenge 2. Arrive at Withymoor Island at 1400 on Saturday Everything that happens in between is just a detail. A large part of the Challenge is the gathering at the end. Will find out later today if we will definitely be able to make it, then I might just enter anyway 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agg221 Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 hour ago, stagedamager said: Oh, quite possibly, i just need to finish the fit out!!!! It has an engine that goes, a hull with a leak rate lower than the bilge pump rate and a cabin with fewer drips. Add a bucket and what more luxury does Tom need? After all, we are talking about a man who quite literally sleeps on a pile of bits of Kelvin! 22 minutes ago, Captain Pegg said: The two critical things are: 1. Enter the Challenge 2. Arrive at Withymoor Island at 1400 on Saturday Everything that happens in between is just a detail. A large part of the Challenge is the gathering at the end. Or alternatively: 1. Enter the Challenge. 2. Break down somewhere remote - top of The Crow or the Curly Wyrley are my preferred options, thereby failing to reach the finish. That’s been my approach on two out of three attempts anyway! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 hour ago, IanM said: Having pretty much ignored this topic as the dates didn't work for us it now seems that there is a chance we may be in Birmingham on the boat over the challenge day(s). Probably won't have time to take part but may just go for a cruise around anyway and see who we can spot 🙂 Rubbish excuse, just join up and meet us all at the end for a pint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 1 hour ago, tree monkey said: Rubbish excuse, just join up and meet us all at the end for a pint Only the one pint...? I hope they will have a proper stocked bar this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanM Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 4 hours ago, IanM said: Will find out later today if we will definitely be able to make it, then I might just enter anyway 👍 So it looks like we're able to make it. To save me trawling back through all the chat, can someone tell me how to apply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, IanM said: So it looks like we're able to make it. To save me trawling back through all the chat, can someone tell me how to apply? PM @Mrs Tawny Owl an email address to get the registration form. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanM Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 I PM'd @Mrs Tawny Owl last week and have had no reply so I guess I'm not going to be able to enter now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, IanM said: I PM'd @Mrs Tawny Owl last week and have had no reply so I guess I'm not going to be able to enter now. You can download the entry form from the BCNS website, https://bcnsociety.com/event/bcn-24-hour-marathon-challenge-2022/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 31 minutes ago, IanM said: I PM'd @Mrs Tawny Owl last week and have had no reply so I guess I'm not going to be able to enter now. They let @Dr Bobenter on the day last time, I'm sure they will accommodate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 45 minutes ago, tree monkey said: They let @Dr Bobenter on the day last time, I'm sure they will accommodate I actually entered the evening before the start.....but that was not within the rules. However we actually received bonus points for doing that .....I think it was for initiative...... but the real reason for the points was only to inflate our very poor score so we didnt come last allowing someone else to do so. I'm not bitter but the bitter was good at Ma Pardoes where we ended up that night. There is definitley a precedent for entering late and being awarded extra points m'lud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanM Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 It seems I did get an email but it went into my junk folder! Apologies to @Mrs Tawny Owl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 Hopefully this stoppage won't be for long or more challenge routes will be off. Notice Alert Location: Rushall Junction to Salford Junction, Tame Valley Canal Intersection of: Rushall Junction Bridge to Rushall Junction Bridge on Rushall Canal and Access Point to Salford Bridge (Lichfield Road) on Tame Valley Canal and M6 Viaduct, Salford Junction to M6 Viaduct, Salford Junction on Birmingham & Fazeley Canal Tuesday 17 May 2022 13:00 until further notice Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Inspection Original message: The navigation has had to be closed off due to safety reasons. Please bear with us while our teams assess the situation. You can view this notice and its map online here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/22354/rushall-junction-to-salford-junction-tame-valley-canal You can find all notices at the url below: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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