OGA Rallies at Lechlade 2016

[mikekillay]

Next years dates are
26-30 May
22-25 September
All are welcome, for details, [e-mail]

[Port-Na-Storm]

Thanks Mike,
Oh that HBBR could be so organised.

[alopenboat]

On 11 Oct 2015 at 9:37, Port-Na-Storm [via UK HBBR Forum] wrote:

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> Thanks Mike,
> Oh that HBBR could be so organised.
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Easy! Give me lots of membership money and I will organise you as
much as you can stand.

--
Sail when you can, row when you must, motor only
when you have to be at work in the morning.

Alastair Law
Yeovil, England.
<http://www.little.jim.freeuk.com>

[Paul H (admin)]

Port-Na-Storm wrote

Thanks Mike,
Oh that HBBR could be so organised.

It's easy:

Next years HBBR  Lechlade dates are
26-30 May      Meet Saturday, sing song with OGA in the pub, start of HBBR Thames Raid Sunday
22-25 September    Last HBBR weekend at Lechlade, sing song with OGA in the pub, easy row/paddle up/down stream Sunday

-Paul

[mikekillay]

The Old Gaffers Association
        Trailer Section         *    
 
Lechlade 2016.
May 26th-30th.
September 22nd -25th
An informal get together on the river
A meet up for rowing and just general mucking about in boats.
 
Lechlade is a sheltered spot because the water is below quite high banks.
 
The venue is the:-
 
TROUT INN  
St John’s Bridge,
Lechlade on Thames
GL7 3HA
 Google Earth=
51deg, 41' 23.71" N
1deg 40' 36.69"W

 
 
 
 
        All OGA members, their friends and newcomers are welcome to attend.
 The Trout Inn has a large field in which we can camp, and also a small slipway suitable for boats up to 15 or so feet.
 
There is no sailing because of the bridges, but in keeping with the Trailer section adage of having a boat for all occasions, here is your chance to prove that you can row!
 
 
 
       
DISCLAIMER. Neither the OGA, Nor any of the organisers and officials accept any liability for any claims arising out of this rally. Each skipper must follow the law of the sea and accept full responsibility as to whether or not they sail. Equally, this applies to the whole activity including camping, games etc.
 
 
        Food
        The nearest shops are in Lechlade, about half a mile away and easily walked.
 
        Evenings
The Inn is famous for its food. Saturday night will see us all having a group meal there, but you can order meals there at any time.  
     
        COSTS
There is no rally fee, just pay the Inn for camping and launching, generally about £10 for the weekend.
Also, you will need a Thames licence £6, you get this at any lock.
         
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BOOKING.
Email Mike Stevens
[e-mail]
 
Health and safety.
Each skipper must satisfy themselves as to their own ability, that of their crew and boat.
There are no obvious risks outside of those normally encountered afloat.
Remember, on a river, keep to the RIGHT.
Take care at bends in case a large boat is approaching. (Ouch!!)
The Thames speed limit is 4mph.
 
ARRIVAL
Do not go through the pub entrance; turn left just before the pub and go across the bridge into the car park at the rear. The camp field is adjacent.

HBBR, TTBS etc.etc.
You are all very welcome. I expect that as the May rally is a week before Beale Park, the HBBR will want to do their usual thing and start their raid to Beale on the Sunday
 
 
 
 CYCLISTS
 A number of those who have attended previous rallies have brought bikes with them. The OGA cannot arrange a cycling rally because of insurance concerns. However, those who wish to do so can cycle to the picnics.