BCN Challenge 2015

[Victor Vectis]

Boo!

[Paul C]

So, if the shedload of points up the Titford Canal are not available this year..............................

 

A question.

 

If we start at a junction where two of the routes are 2 x bonus and the third is a 3 x, if we start from there, cruise one of the 2 x routes, then return and cruise the 3 x route can we still claim the 7 point starting bonus?

 

 

SAM

 

Red Wharf, moored behind Vox Stellarum near the Blue Bell

 

I think this came up before, and I scratched my head a bit but decided that since its impossible to moor "on" a junction (ok not impossible but you'd need to anchor in the middle of the junction...) you'd be forced to start on one or other of the 3 (or 4) arms of the junction. To get the bonus you'd need to be on the 3x earning one (possibly a few yards on it), head towards the junction and turn then cruise the entirity of the section. OR reverse into the junction then set off thus cruising the whole route, not the route minus a few yards. I've just looked at the rules again, it says you need to start on the 3x section and cruise the entire section, but it doesn't say WHEN you need to do it - ie it doesn't say you must cruise THAT bit of canal immediately, having started on THAT bit of canal.

 

So I think the answer is YES.

 

It would make sense on thinking about why the rule/bonus was put in - to encourage us to start (and/or moor up) in some of the lesser used areas rather than everyone starting from a few common and well known places. So I'd say for logistical/route planning reasons, doing the 2x bit then coming back to do the 3x bit is fair enough.

 

Obviously there's a few yards of unclaimiable cruising because you'd need to moor on a canal away from the junction etc but its 7 points for a few minutes reversing/turning.

 

Make sense?????

[Graham and Jo]

Team Dotterel now has an additional crew member. Rebecca. We have left Calcutt and are now just south of Leamington. I have fired my route planner after she said 'let's wing it'. Wooden spoon here we come. Cheers Graham

[RichardN]

Have a great 24 hours folks!

[tree monkey]

Team Dotterel now has an additional crew member. Rebecca. We have left Calcutt and are now just south of Leamington. I have fired my route planner after she said 'let's wing it'. Wooden spoon here we come. Cheers Graham

Sorry the "let's wing it" plan has been claimed by team Monkey, find your own plan

[matty40s]

Team Old Fiends has completed our first 24 hour move to the BCN, safely ensconced at Fazeley looking at a simple 38 lock before breakfast work out.

[Starcoaster]

Sorry the "let's wing it" plan has been claimed by team Monkey, find your own plan

 

MONKEYHATS.

[guelrose]

Team GUELROSE will also be taking part, crewed by Mike, Victor, Rosewood, Nobby, Wobblers and Tom..... See you all over the weekend, hopefully going in the opposite direction to us!!

[RLWP]

Team Tawny Owl MILLIE, RLWP, Mrs Tawny Owl, Smudge, Purple Fairy, Moominpapa, Moominmama, Anne the cabin girl, Robert the Geek, Ange, Davel

 

Birdseyes Crew The Captain, Mrs. Birdseye, Sarah, Joe the Cabin Boy, Wrinkles Lea and Yvonne

Team Telford TELFORD THE DOG (Woof), Keeping Up, Pingu

Team Poppycock Nine of Hearts (honorary cat), Jo, Odana, Black Beauty

Team HALSALL. Junior, Rob M and Captain Fizz Rain stops play

Old Fiends Matty40s, Kathleeen Bridget, Kiwimum, Kiwiwidad

Team Red Wharf Victor Vector, Little Else, Madcat

Team Monkee TreeMonkey, Starcoaster, P6Rob, Dyad

Clarrie Laurie B

Denry BELLA BASSETT, paul_c, littleduck!

Team Firefly, john6767, Sally, Barry, Caroline

Team Diesel & Dust MARS, SNOOP, Tom & Becky (Tom and Bex), Jack, Kat, Steve, and Sam

NUNEATON & BRIGHTON Barry Adams, Oakie, Narrow Boat Trust members

Team Carpe Vinum Daz, Mrs Daz, 2 Daughters, L.B.B. Bag

Team Beau CASSIE, Captain Dave_P, First Mate Louise, Alys the Author

Changing Pace WILLOW, EVA, ZAK Dave, Louise

Team Dotterel - Graham , Tom, Claire, Chris, Rebecca

Clover m589, sarahavfc, Daniel.

Dove Dove

Goliath DMR, Gillie

Crane Geoff Bailey, Trev, Rob, Tom, Jim, Dave Moore

Notos Brumsaint (John), Josie + Pip

Team Pykes PYXE, Bossy Pykey (Water Warrior), Mr Gadget, Nutty Pykey, Wardrobe, Barney, Rosie

GUELROSE Mike, Victor, Rosewood, Nobby, Wobblers and Tom

any other boat dogs, cats, gerbils etc.?

Richard

Edited May 20, 2015 by RLWP

[john6767]

So, if the shedload of points up the Titford Canal are not available this year..............................

 

A question.

 

If we start at a junction where two of the routes are 2 x bonus and the third is a 3 x, if we start from there, cruise one of the 2 x routes, then return and cruise the 3 x route can we still claim the 7 point starting bonus?

 

 

SAM

 

Red Wharf, moored behind Vox Stellarum near the Blue Bell

I would also say that you can't have the bonus but doing that. Anyway what is 7 points when you have lost 50 for Titford. I was looking forward to having a go at the pools as well.

 

BTW, and my real reason for replying, guess which boat is at the front of the ones in front of you? If I can get up, should be a 7AM start into Birmingham tomorrow.

[Laurie Booth]

Sorry the "let's wing it" plan has been claimed by team Monkey, find your own plan

I've got the patent for it.

[Starcoaster]

I'm now manning the challenge Twitter feed in earnest.

Tweet dierctly to @BCNChallenge, and use hashtag #BCNChallenge.

Any tweeting teams please add it if you haven't already!

I have just changed the avatar photo to the classic of Cath Fincher.

Edited May 20, 2015 by Starcoaster

[RLWP]

I've got the patent for it.

I thought 'lets wing it' was a bit intense and complicated for your style

 

Richard

[matty40s]

The weather is going to be like this all weekend

 

 

I hope.

[Keeping Up]

So, if the shedload of points up the Titford Canal are not available this year..............................

 

A question.

 

If we start at a junction where two of the routes are 2 x bonus and the third is a 3 x, if we start from there, cruise one of the 2 x routes, then return and cruise the 3 x route can we still claim the 7 point starting bonus?

 

 

SAM

 

Red Wharf, moored behind Vox Stellarum near the Blue Bell

 

I asked the same question relating to a potential starting bonus at Pelsall followed by going to Grove Colliery Basin first and then to Birchills; Roy responded that this was not possible, saying "if you start at Pelsall Junction you would need to go to Birchills Junction to qualify for the 7 point starting bonus"

[Laurie Booth]

I thought 'lets wing it' was a bit intense and complicated for your style

 

Richard

Very true

[RLWP]

So, still two challenge boats to fettle... An exhaust system to fit and an engine rebuild

 

Richard

[tree]

;-) after entertaining fellow train travellers at Northampton train station, with my singing :-B

'nutty Pyke'.....aka Moi ;-) is on route to Brum, to commence cooking and pyke catching..:-)

[matty40s]

Welcome back.

[Kiwidad]

Welcome back.

No time for chit chat! You have locks to do while I work

[8 Hairy Feet]

;-) after entertaining fellow train travellers at Northampton train station, with my singing :-B

'nutty Pyke'.....aka Moi ;-) is on route to Brum, to commence cooking and pyke catching..:-)

Hey Tree nice to cyber-see you again!

[Graham and Jo]

We are approaching the bottom of Hatton. New plan is based on chaos theory to avoid infringement of the 'wing it's patent. Cheers Graham

[tree]

:-) treescrunching huggles Matty, see you all soon :-)

:-) xxx huggles right back at yer Hairy Feet xxx

[Little Else]

This third of Team Red Wharf is stuck in Guernsey untill tomorrow tea time thanks to Flybe's reservation system. I can't change my ticket on line as the office made the booking, they have closed their desk at the airport and the telephone line for reservations has been engaged for an hour. Hey ho.

[Nine of Hearts]

Just had a mail from John (as you all probably have) asking for photos of significant flotsam and hazards to navigation.

 

Anyone got a shot of the Tame Valley Mattress? eeeeeeeek!