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I'm getting all excited. Looking forward to the Sunday afternoon. Captain Bligh is under strict instructions not to make the crew late this year! Anyone seen a long term weather forecast?

And who, pray, is Capt. Bligh, hmmmmmmmmm............................?

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I'm getting all excited. Looking forward to the Sunday afternoon. Captain Bligh is under strict instructions not to make the crew late this year! Anyone seen a long term weather forecast?

Not sure how much you can believe the weather forecast for 2 weeks ahead, but it's showing rain overnight on the Friday and then dry the rest of the weekend, but very cold.

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Not sure how much you can believe the weather forecast for 2 weeks ahead, but it's showing rain overnight on the Friday and then dry the rest of the weekend, but very cold.

Sounds like camping in the hold of Halsall could be fun then if Junior is ready.

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Mrs Tawny Owl Proficient

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I seem to be missing some vital information in my paperwork, the bonus starting points?

It's probably going to be a rush job to get there, coming in from either Fazeley or Knowle...not sure which yet.

 

HI Matty.

Start bonus points.

Entrants may start at any point on the BCN but a 7 point bonus will be given for starting at any ‘triple rated’ location ( 3 X bonus factor) but you will need to navigate the full section as printed in the route planner to qualify.

 

Full documents here http://bcnsociety.com/bcns-marathon-challenge-may-23-and-24-2015/ if you need any more info.

 

Sue

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Entrants may start at any point on the BCN but a 7 point bonus will be given for starting at any ‘triple rated’ location ( 3 X bonus factor) but you will need to navigate the full section as printed in the route planner to qualify.

 

Sue

 

What is a triple rating? Is that the same as a CAMRA Gold medal? 7pt start bonus for us, in that case.

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What is a triple rating? Is that the same as a CAMRA Gold medal? 7pt start bonus for us, in that case.

Our secret start location is in the the middle of a section. Does that mean we lose out?

 

What is a triple rating? Is that the same as a CAMRA Gold medal? 7pt start bonus for us, in that case.

Our secret start location is in the the middle of a section. Does that mean we lose out?

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Our secret start location is in the the middle of a section. Does that mean we lose out?

 

Our secret start location is in the the middle of a section. Does that mean we lose out?

 

If its the middle of A section as detailed on the log, ie its between two junctions or features mentioned, then simply starting off in one direction to do most (but not all) of that section wouldn't earn you the start bonus. If you moored nearer the junction, then headed towards the junction, turned, then did the whole section, you'd earn the points. You'd not earn the points for the short initial travel in the wrong direction, though. Obviously ideal would be to moor AT the junction, but you can't really do that, you'd need to be slightly clear of it. I suppose if you were near enough, you could reverse, "touch" the junction effectively, then proceed with the entire section.

 

Does that sound about right?

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Definitive answer from the organisers.

  • Boats can start from anywhere but if they start in the middle of a section they should put a note in or by the start point box on the first page of the cruise log
  • If they start mid way we would award half the points pro rata
  • No bonus will be awarded if they start in the middle of the section only the designated points count

If you don't admit to starting part way through a section, then your likely to get that section disqualified for speeding, the system does check speed for each section.

 

Sue

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

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

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

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

Team HALSALL. Junior, Rob M and Captain Fizz

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 Tom & Becky (Tom and Bex), Jack, Kat, Steve, and Sam

NUNEATON & BRIGHTON Barry Adams

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

Richard

Can you add Team Dotterel - Graham , Tom, Claire, Chris

 

Cheers Graham

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

 

 

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

Team Telford TELFORD THE DOG (Woof), Keeping Up, Pingu
Team Copycat Nine of Hearts (honorary cat), Jo, Odana, Black Beauty
Team HALSALL. Junior, Rob M and Captain Fizz
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 Tom & Becky (Tom and Bex), Jack, Kat, Steve, and Sam
NUNEATON & BRIGHTON Barry Adams
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
Richard
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Paul C Veteran II

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I know we're not the furthest but there is still a not insignificant journey for us to reach Birmingham by Saturday. I have 4 days of work left then on Tuesday will be setting off down (up) the Shroppie to take part in the Challenge this year; and on the return trip we're going to do the other 3/4 of the 4 counties ring, we've done the T&M bit many times but the S&W bit which includes Gailey and Tixall Wide, only once.

 

Is anyone else making a mammoth journey to take part, and have you left yet? Or (as Bart Simpson might say) are you there yet?

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Anyone know of the best way to get to Star City via train/public transport?

Well, as we're both on the same team... ...Get to Brum and I'll drive. I'm still moored at Sherborne Wharf if you can get there.

 

Rob

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