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WBB Thames Paddle to Kew | May 2017

Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2017 8:14 pm
by monchelsea
WBB are offering a full day paddle up the Thames from Pimlico to Kew and back. You can use a WBB boat and equipment.
See here for more details: http://www.westminsterboatingbase.co.uk ... 2017-05-07

Re: WBB Thames Paddle to Kew | May 2017

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:27 am
by Tharlow
So far, Julia, Phil and myself have booked.

Re: WBB Thames Paddle to Kew | May 2017

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:10 am
by monchelsea
I have also booked so that makes 4 of us.

Re: WBB Thames Paddle to Kew | May 2017

Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 11:33 am
by Tharlow
monchelsea wrote:I have also booked so that makes 4 of us.
Kathleen has booked a place, now there are five.

Re: WBB Thames Paddle to Kew | May 2017

Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 10:04 am
by Tharlow
Set off from WBB on a warm but overcast day.

Kathleen and Chris discuss the prospects..
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..onwards to Albert Bridge.
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Past what must be the noisiest part of the Thames, Battersea Heliport.
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Harrod's Village at Barnes...
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...and under Hammersmith Bridge.
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Passing the Boat Race Finishing Post at Chiswick Bridge.
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..and heading to Kew Railway Bridge.
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Finally, three hours and 10.22 miles from setting off we reach Kew Bridge.

Had lunch and watched the tide turn and set off passing Oliver's Island towards Kew Railway Bridge.
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For the return trip, The Sun decided to emerge.
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Had The Best Seats in The House for rowing races at Putney.
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Eventually arrived back at WWB after a 20.44 mile paddle.
All tired but happy after a good well organised paddle and thanks are due to Adam and his team.

Re: WBB Thames Paddle to Kew | May 2017

Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 2:48 pm
by FearlessPhil
Yes Tim it was a really good day although I didn't expect the 20 miles. That was a bit of a shock and my fingers haven't yet recovered so no piano playing for a while.....