Trent Meeting
The 2018 Trent STEAMBOAT Meeting
The 32nd Trent Steamboat Gathering, a good excuse for a party!
29th - 30th June, 1st July 2018
at Trent Valley Sailing Club - Trent Lock- Long Eaton NG10 2FY
For the 32nd year, Trent Valley Sailing Club will again be host to Steamboaters.
The event has changed little over the years,
so as it still seems to bring smiles to our grimy faces,
it won’t be much different this year.
For the two cruising days, we have a choice of 4 navigations:-
-Up the Soar to Normanton
-Down the Trent to Nottingham
-On the Erewash canal to Sandiacre
-To Shardlow on the Trent and Mersey
(with the possibility to visit Trevor Scott’s steam garden railway)
It is expected that boats will arrive on Friday, launching at either
Redhill Marina 01509 672770- GPS: NG11OEB
or Sawley Marina 01159 077400- GPS: NG103AE (cheapest)
PS: Currently Sawley Marina slipway accessible 9 - 5.30
(later by arrangement)
Camping in any form is possible on the premises,
and all facilities are available.
So, do clear a slot in your busy diaries, send me the completed entry form,
with a cheque made out to J.B Tilley, we look forward to meeting up again.
The meeting:
Friday 29th
Arrive (for most) launching at Sawley Marina
Buffet at 8pm, in the 100 year old Clubhouse
Saturday 30th
Communal Breakfast (8.30 - 9.300) in the Clubhouse
Off at 10 on our chosen waterway
Return in time for our banquet in the Clubhouse.
Gathering in the Club House from 7.0 eating at 8.00
Sunday 1st
Communal Breakfast again 8.30 - 9.30
Off 10 ish for the days steam,
Return to Trent Lock for tea, or Sawley or Redhill to pull out.
You will need to check in at the Chandlery to sign in and present
(or purchase) your "river" licence
Contact Françoise and John Tilley for further details:
Tel: 01530 814224
Event type 5
Key to event types
1 - SBA Organised Event (owner's declaration required)
2 - SBA organised participation in 3rd party's event (owner's declaration required)
In event types 1 and 2 the SBA organisers and SBA members are covered by the SBA Liability Insurance;
3 - private meeting of members with or without boats
4 - private, individual participation of members in 3rd party's event
5 - for information only