matty40s Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 51 minutes ago, MoominPapa said: Well you started down the engine 'ole. MP. No, we started, and did 6 locks...while Richard was down the engine hole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardN Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 The BCN Challenge is tough: Last one is Henry have a break at Norton Canes whilst I pulled bits of carpet off our prop, same pattern as the carpet we caught last year but this time got two pieces not one! Got to be three next time. I am having slight difficulties in classifying Henry as a 42kg whippet . . . There is an album of random photos here. Random as they are so far from three cameras and I have yet to get round to sorting them into date order, plus photos to add from Sue's phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted June 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Boat load of whippets, mutter, grumble Congratulations on your well deserved win, Richard Who's this moored up ugly?: Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Any news on the 2019 challenge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 10 minutes ago, Laurie.Booth said: Any news on the 2019 challenge? Not had any emails on it yet, presuming the new organisers do have the email list. However there was a post on facebook with some details, so perhaps that is how they are going to communicate. I can’t find the post anymore, someone better at Facebook may be able to, but the singificant point was that the finish is Oozells St Loop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 9 minutes ago, john6767 said: Not had any emails on it yet, presuming the new organisers do have the email list. However there was a post on facebook with some details, so perhaps that is how they are going to communicate. I can’t find the post anymore, someone better at Facebook may be able to, but the singificant point was that the finish is Oozells St Loop! OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain birdseye Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 got an email this morning, reproduced below. I must try and get back for it this year The 2019 BCN Marathon Challenge will take place on the weekend of the 25th / 26th May 2019, starting at 8am on Saturday 25th May from anywhere on the BCN and ending at 2pm on the 26th May in the Oozells Street Loop, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the BCN arriving in Birmingham. The cruising log will be distributed shortly, highlights will include: • Starting point bonus: Anglesey basin Bordesley Junction Cannock Extension canal Delph bottom lock Fazeley Junction Parkhead top lock Walsall Town Arm • Bonus points for navigating the Dudley Tunnel • Bonus points for best dressed boat, the theme being 250 years of the BCN • The Shopping Trolley trophy for the largest amount of rubbish collected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 It may be a good birthday.......? ...if I've got the windows back in by then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Probably won't have an issue with running out of beer at the finish then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, john6767 said: Not had any emails on it yet, presuming the new organisers do have the email list. However there was a post on facebook with some details, so perhaps that is how they are going to communicate. I can’t find the post anymore, someone better at Facebook may be able to, but the singificant point was that the finish is Oozells St Loop! Link did work when I tried it but not when I posted here. Will try again. Edited September 22, 2018 by Rob-M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 So have all the other previous entrants had an email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Bex Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 We haven't had anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybsmith Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 How daft am I for planning to enter in a fibreglass boat with an outdrive? (Oh, also might end up single handing it as it looks like Daniel H is stealing my crew) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted September 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 11 minutes ago, harrybsmith said: How daft am I for planning to enter in a fibreglass boat with an outdrive? (Oh, also might end up single handing it as it looks like Daniel H is stealing my crew) The 2018 fibreglass entry with an outboard sank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 7 hours ago, Rob-M said: Probably won't have an issue with running out of beer at the finish then. And getting proper food Where are we all going to moor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 2 hours ago, RLWP said: The 2018 fibreglass entry with an outboard sank However , it had competed very well in the previous 3 and had lots of lovely pate and beer on board. 20 minutes ago, Laurie.Booth said: And getting proper food Where are we all going to moor? You shouldn't have to worry about that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham and Jo Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 49 minutes ago, Laurie.Booth said: And getting proper food Where are we all going to moor? Just moor in your favourite spot on Friday and stay there until Sunday. Get points for finishing early. Cheers Graham 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 12 hours ago, Graham and Jo said: Just moor in your favourite spot on Friday and stay there until Sunday. Get points for finishing early. Cheers Graham As if I'd do that............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
___ Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) I hope there is a plan for mooring. Could be fun with the trip boats. At least there is bound to be room for a little 'un. Overall though a finish in central Birmingham is a good idea. Hope the BCNS use it for a bit of publicity. JP Have reported my own post to propose the recent posts on this thread are put into a new 'BCNS Challenge 2019' thread. Edited September 24, 2018 by Captain Pegg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire~rose Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 On 22/09/2018 at 13:21, captain birdseye said: got an email this morning, reproduced below. I must try and get back for it this year The 2019 BCN Marathon Challenge will take place on the weekend of the 25th / 26th May 2019, starting at 8am on Saturday 25th May from anywhere on the BCN and ending at 2pm on the 26th May in the Oozells Street Loop, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the BCN arriving in Birmingham. The cruising log will be distributed shortly, highlights will include: • Starting point bonus: Anglesey basin Bordesley Junction Cannock Extension canal Delph bottom lock Fazeley Junction Parkhead top lock Walsall Town Arm • Bonus points for navigating the Dudley Tunnel • Bonus points for best dressed boat, the theme being 250 years of the BCN • The Shopping Trolley trophy for the largest amount of rubbish collected I am struggling to find any mention of the 2019 Challenge, rules, or how to enter - can anyone direct me to the right place please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, cheshire~rose said: I am struggling to find any mention of the 2019 Challenge, rules, or how to enter - can anyone direct me to the right place please? There was a link on the BCNS Facebook page but it seems to have gone very quiet at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted December 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, Rob-M said: There was a link on the BCNS Facebook page but it seems to have gone very quiet at the moment. My understanding is Tug is in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire~rose Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 So has anybody entered yet or is there a date when entries open? How does one enter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted December 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, cheshire~rose said: So has anybody entered yet or is there a date when entries open? How does one enter? We haven't yet and will when we can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 I was only thinking about this the other day. I have not had any contract from the new organisers, and there is nothing on the web site yet. Still plenty of time though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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