tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.comments2024-03-25T12:56:50.867+00:00ROWING FOR PLEASUREChris Partridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14883064324795042491noreply@blogger.comBlogger1707125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-12758765894716665692017-11-11T22:07:56.292+00:002017-11-11T22:07:56.292+00:00Paul Norris - which boat did you Row please? I do...Paul Norris - which boat did you Row please? I do as part of Gravesend Regatta Committee, when they bought 4 Clayton skiffs fri. The a Felixstowe area. We have Alf Saunders, Russell Marsh (also numbered 3) and Gary John Gray plus another which came un-named but may have been numbered 1 or 2. They are still maintained and raced.Beechy61https://www.blogger.com/profile/14370764196177116736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-55191829092176094662017-11-03T09:52:30.790+00:002017-11-03T09:52:30.790+00:00Some of us fully understand the 'joys' of ...Some of us fully understand the 'joys' of pulling a boat.<br />(You might row; we pull).<br />We also understand the joys of training cadets in boatmanship,<br />and in using a boat for purposes<br />(Like landing the Marine cadets, recovering them, transporting stores, travelling)<br />Rather than endlessly, grumpily rowing around Langstone Harbour.<br /><br />The boat is perfect for training cadets to pull, sail and motor.<br />It's less than perfect for moving people and stores.<br /><br />Sorry to be as rude as you were, Chris.<br />I won't mind if you don't publish this.<br /><br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-40995074923828848882017-06-25T18:28:32.737+01:002017-06-25T18:28:32.737+01:00Wow, I would love to hear more about how you guys ...Wow, I would love to hear more about how you guys transferred the Kaschper/Empacher design to wood! I'm in the same "boat" as you all: I'm a recreational sculler and would love to build and row a wood boat of real racing dimensions. The Kingfisher and Oxford Shell are great, but wider than a true racing single. I'd love to hear more about how your Kaschper and Empacher designs worked out.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399488498913923186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-40713769056541505002017-06-02T12:12:03.382+01:002017-06-02T12:12:03.382+01:00Coxless Four/Quad perhaps?Coxless Four/Quad perhaps?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-55613213766280004012017-04-11T09:33:11.601+01:002017-04-11T09:33:11.601+01:00I have this boat in my possession and looking to s...I have this boat in my possession and looking to sell, sadly the previous owner passed away last year having never getting a chance to use it. It now benefits a full camping skiff cover and varnished. Knowing little about rowing boats im considering eBay. Does anyone have any other information on it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924920873824638287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-75986034163007448742017-02-15T16:36:42.548+00:002017-02-15T16:36:42.548+00:00Chris - all very quiet in rowing land - trust all ...Chris - all very quiet in rowing land - trust all is well??Steve-the-Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077311120172727690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-48642830650262463912016-12-16T18:41:54.889+00:002016-12-16T18:41:54.889+00:00Snarleyow is home-built but not by me. She was bui...Snarleyow is home-built but not by me. She was built on a Cygnus 15 rowing hull by a couple of guys in Clacton. They did a very nice job.Chris Partridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883064324795042491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-76430186563458697802016-12-16T17:59:58.452+00:002016-12-16T17:59:58.452+00:00What kind of boat is the Snarleyow? Home built? What kind of boat is the Snarleyow? Home built? Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188023307181917124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-60687621340593486282016-11-30T15:17:57.317+00:002016-11-30T15:17:57.317+00:00Crossing the stripling Thames at Bab-lock-hithe,
...Crossing the stripling Thames at Bab-lock-hithe, <br />Trailing in the cool stream thy fingers wet, <br />As the punt's rope chops round; <br />And leaning backward in a pensive dream, <br />And fostering in thy lap a heap of flowers <br />Pluck'd in shy fields and distant Wychwood bowers, <br />And thine eyes resting on the moonlit stream. Adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907135139776274688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-58970275460254449292016-11-27T00:31:45.252+00:002016-11-27T00:31:45.252+00:00I just came across these beautiful photos of the P...I just came across these beautiful photos of the Pathfinder 4 sail/row boat designed by Colin Cummings. It is absolutely breathtaking. <br /><br />I've been searching the web all afternoon for more information; plans, additional photos, kits, etc. <br /><br />I realize the photos are from 2013, but if anyone who knows anything about the Pathfinder 4 or Colin Cummings, please post a response.<br /><br />Thank you. Todd Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716935634633927355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-81087258339225886672016-11-01T21:27:53.720+00:002016-11-01T21:27:53.720+00:00I rowed out from a side slough onto the Sacramento...I rowed out from a side slough onto the Sacramento deep water channel right when the unloaded tanker "Lime Galaxy" was coming downstream at about 8 kts. The channel is luckily very well marked, we just pulled aside and he cruised past.<br />https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricks_boats/23200135356/in/album-72157660832681059/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102497435202229096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-62811728859053262162016-10-30T08:09:25.480+00:002016-10-30T08:09:25.480+00:00That is a concern, but we were in Langstone Harbou...That is a concern, but we were in Langstone Harbour where there is a 10 knot speed limit and the mud banks instil caution even in the most moronic powerboaters. Also it was a weekday when most of them are working. I don't think I would risk the Solent in fog.Chris Partridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883064324795042491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-66426701688408531892016-10-30T00:22:56.058+01:002016-10-30T00:22:56.058+01:00In fog I don't worry so much about getting los...In fog I don't worry so much about getting lost now I have GPS. I do worry about the other guy in a motorboat, happily following his GPS and not able to hear my whistle. Do you just stay away from traffic areas?Rick Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466843497352656892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-9414762785195369152016-10-29T22:34:55.731+01:002016-10-29T22:34:55.731+01:00Not exactly prevalent but this is the time of year...Not exactly prevalent but this is the time of year for fog. It is the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness after all!Chris Partridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883064324795042491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-50672125127213552462016-10-29T22:27:44.807+01:002016-10-29T22:27:44.807+01:00The photographs with a watery sun captures the sen...The photographs with a watery sun captures the sense of being in fog quite well. Is fog quite prevalent at this time of year?Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-61830973236890192742016-10-16T19:19:46.183+01:002016-10-16T19:19:46.183+01:00Damn... just bought a pair of 6 footers for a five...Damn... just bought a pair of 6 footers for a fiver.. would rather the sea scouts had had the money!Steve-the-Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077311120172727690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-53741159313755193112016-10-13T20:50:48.889+01:002016-10-13T20:50:48.889+01:00A treat it was, Steve. And yes, we had the harbour...A treat it was, Steve. And yes, we had the harbour to ourselves.Chris Partridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883064324795042491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-36477036469218955852016-10-12T13:06:15.190+01:002016-10-12T13:06:15.190+01:00Now that would be a treat... anyone else out at t...Now that would be a treat... anyone else out at that time of night?Steve-the-Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077311120172727690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-72476168354239059972016-10-05T06:10:39.619+01:002016-10-05T06:10:39.619+01:00nicenicenicehttps://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Coolpix-Digital-Optical-3-0-Inch/dp/B00THKEKEQ/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=mywebsite032d-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=3418c7030fc18d5b34e12a69ad6b6258&creativeASIN=B00THKEKEQnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-79994451125464582692016-09-29T09:12:00.903+01:002016-09-29T09:12:00.903+01:00No you can't have it
You already have a perfe...No you can't have it<br /><br />You already have a perfectly good black one<br /><br />CWChris Waitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-6084004490226344022016-09-13T18:44:08.177+01:002016-09-13T18:44:08.177+01:00The boat rows great. I have rowed many boats aND t...The boat rows great. I have rowed many boats aND the guideboat has been the most enjoyable. It's the fastest fixed seat row boat in the world. As for the crossing of the oars it's no issue to me but takes a little getting use to.<br />These boats were used by hunting and fishing guides and had to be lite weight due to the fact they had several portage and these were not easily navigable like we have today.<br />I have raced the guideboat in the 90 miler and have to say I would not pick any othe boat for that trip. Hope this helps.JHomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643901216113071225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-6268558199232485172016-08-19T00:11:31.073+01:002016-08-19T00:11:31.073+01:00Eric Newby, The Last Grain Race,a good book indeed...Eric Newby, The Last Grain Race,a good book indeed.<br />First read it when I was about fifteen.<br />So many more things seemed possible back then.<br />Think I might have been inclined to stay stuck on the mud, for a good read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533689921131499659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-3662044072353672262016-08-15T16:16:05.491+01:002016-08-15T16:16:05.491+01:00This comment was received from Steve-the-Wargamer ...This comment was received from Steve-the-Wargamer but accidentally deleted instead of posted because of careless fat fingers (sorry Steve!):<br />I understand ladies suffer the same problem with their boobs if deciding to sunbathe topless... all to do with the fact that the said skin very rarely sees the light of day.... :o)) Factor 50 wielded regularly on the good ship Sparrow! Chris Partridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883064324795042491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-65393916466047499292016-07-06T20:00:03.659+01:002016-07-06T20:00:03.659+01:00Not sure about "Rowing to heaven". To m...Not sure about "Rowing to heaven". To me it looks more like "Drinking the Kool-Aid and rowing to the rapture". I can see a sinister looking person in black dishing out the drink. If I was a churchgoer, I wouldn't go to this one.Patrick Hayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090255988359454330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-919094178463029114.post-65508283586517689352016-06-20T09:23:32.038+01:002016-06-20T09:23:32.038+01:00"Breezed-up"
There was a breeze?
CW"Breezed-up"<br /><br />There was a breeze?<br /><br />CWChris Waitenoreply@blogger.com