BCN Challenge 2018

[Victor Vectis]

I give up!

[matty40s]

7 hours ago, Victor Vectis said:

I give up!

Before weve even started!!!!

[Kustomcut]

Heading out see you all about ?

[MoominPapa]

Time to set off for the start point. Richard is currently modifying Tawny's engine with a mooring pin.

 

MP.

 

[matty40s]

Some early repairs to the warp drive....

 

Heronymouse bosch waiting to help...

[Jonny P]

Well we are our start point at Aldersley at the back of a queue of three. Which would be OK if 11 boats hadn't left Wolverhampton Boat Club at 0700 for their epic journey to Tipton! At least they will sort out the empty pounds.

[matty40s]

We have taken 30 minutes break due to engine enhancement issues and started at 8.30!!

[MoominPapa]

All quiet at Rushall Junction.

 

 

[Little Else]

Red wharf approaching starting point. Breakfast was a priority today! Think we have Firefly behind us. 

[rusty69]

The anticipation is over. The long awaited 2018 BCN is underway.

 

The competitors have set off at break-neck speed after months of planning.

 

The CWDF spectators watch from their devices,whilst a helicopter filmcrew hovers overhead.........

Edited May 26, 2018 by rusty69

[matty40s]

Richard filling the water tank

[john6767]

28 minutes ago, Little Else said:

Red wharf approaching starting point. Breakfast was a priority today! Think we have Firefly behind us. 

Get a move on

[Rob-M]

Some boat club decided it would be good to do the 21 today and head to Tipton. CRT worried about water levels on the flight.

[nicknorman]

Now pissing down in central Birmingham. It must be BCN Challenge weekend!

[MoominPapa]

Tawny being bow-hauled down Perry Bar flight. Suspected head gasket failure. Scotty attending to the dilithium crystals.

 

MP.

 

[nicknorman]

12 minutes ago, MoominPapa said:

Tawny being bow-hauled down Perry Bar flight. Suspected head gasket failure. Scotty attending to the dilithium crystals.

 

MP.

 

Not the best start!

[matty40s]

6 locks done without engine, t break then maybe adding Minworth and curdworth just to keep the arms working. Managing 1.3 knots with 3 horse power. 

[matty40s]

Simon applying for external contractor status to improve his wellbeing status

 

Edited May 26, 2018 by matty40s

[Ray T]

3 hours ago, matty40s said:

Some early repairs to the warp drive....

 

Heronymouse bosch waiting to help...

 

Is this a case of physician  mechanic, heal thyself? 

[matty40s]

Colours of the Cut 2018

[Little Else]

24 minutes ago, matty40s said:

Simon applying for external contractor status to improve his wellbeing status

 

If only he could fix all the leaks by putting his finger over them. Ryders Green now done. Off to Perry Barr. 

1st trip down the weed hatch. ?

[MoominPapa]

Dilithium crystals holding out so far, cap'n.

 

[Jonny P]

Wolverhampton 21 done but took just over 3 hours. Still on course for our main objective though.

 

JP

[Kustomcut]

First 19 locks done Walsall was interesting a far few snag ups but ill

let them have a drink now 

[Jonny P]

Factory locks done in not a lot more than 10 minutes. Plenty of water for a change. 24 locks chalked off. Where to next?

 

JP