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• Roger Mallinson's Windermere Invitational

  • Start
    26 Jun 2021
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • End
    02 Jul 2021
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Windermere

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  Roger Mallinson's Windermere Week 2021
  

  
  

  The rally will start probably start with the a meeting on the Saturday evening, at the Wateredge Hotel in Ambleside.

  
  

  After that it's anybody's guess. This is a very informal rally. We don't usually know what we are doing till after we have started. After some experiments during the non-rallies in 2020, we will probably use the Windermere Steaming WhatsApp group to attempt to coordinate things.
  

  
  

  Roger is keen to know who is coming, so please try and keep him informed - contact details in the on-line members directory or the SBA members booklet. Contact other local SBA members (e.g. Roger Calvert or Dot Bullough) for more information.
  

  
  

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  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

  
  
  

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• Calstock Steamboat Rally - River Tamar

  • Start
    02 Jul 2021
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • End
    04 Jul 2021
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Calstock, Cornwall

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  Calstock Steam Boat Rally 

  2nd to 4th July 2021

  
  

  
  

  Following the success of our previous rallies, the Tamar Crew are inviting you to join our 2021 event which will be held on the weekend of the 3rd & 4th July with boats arriving on Friday 2nd July.
  

  
  

  The location is the beautiful riverside village of Calstock in Cornwall and over the weekend we will be exploring the wonderful River Tamar.

  
  

  June 2019 saw our second rally and it proved to be such a success with 12 steamboats attending.

  
  

  It wasn’t just the steamboaters who had a fantastic time but the locals did too, so to coincide with our rally there’s going to be a “Calstock Heritage Weekend” with a Sea Shanty Festival, Morris Dancing, Classic Boats, Classic Cars, Archaeological Exhibition and probably a steam traction engine or two.

  
  

  Further details to follow.

  
  

  Organiser: Ian Richards

  ianofcalstock@gmail.com
  

  
  

  
  

  Event type 1 

  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

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• GET YOUR FEET WET

  • When
    08 Jul 2021
  •  
    10:00 - 16:00 (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Stoke Lock, River Wey
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Get Your Feet Wet!

  In the SBA and looking towards buying or building a steamboat?

  If you are currently boat-free but would like not to be, a new event is to be (quite literally) launched in Guildford on Thursday 8^th July.  It will be inexpensive, will be for a maximum of 20 people and will be highly informative and hands-on, with time on the water and the opportunity enjoy operating small marine steam plants of different kinds.

                
  

  We have been granted permission by the National Trust to mount a special day immediately before ‘Puffing a-Wey’ for people who want to explore steamboating in practical detail: called ‘Get Your Feet Wet’ there will be three or four boats with different kinds of steam plant in attendance and some informed owners.
  

  Cost of the day and what I’ll receive: the charge for the day will be £20 (£15.00 only if an attendee is a National Trust member). The day will run from basic description (‘how it works’) to ‘how to operate it’ from launch through flash-up to steaming on the river and recovery.

  Location:  The River Wey Stoke Lock in North Guildford.

  Timing:   We will gather for 10am in the lock boatyard where cars can be parked.  We will aim to finish between 4 & 5pm.

  With several boats to look at and tinker with we will go into as much (reasonable) detail as attendees wish. Things might go interestingly wrong too – in which case there will be opportunity to solve challenges that arise, as sometimes they can. The organisers will welcome young or old and all we ask is that attendees be able and happy to clamber around on small boats and close to water. They will get their hands dirty and for that reason we suggest that they don’t wear their Sunday best! We can supply coffee and tea for lubrication purposes from our Windermere kettles, but packed lunches should be brought.

  Please register – and further details will be provided when we know who is coming. Remember, this event has to be for a limited number only and is strictly ‘first come, first served’.   If you want to talk to someone about ‘Get Your Feet Wet’ give Mark Rudall or Ian Bucknall a call.

  
  

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• Puffing a-Wey

  • Start
    09 Jul 2021
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    10:00 (UTC+01:00)
  • End
    11 Jul 2021
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    17:00 (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Guildford

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  Puffing a-Wey 2021 gets the go ahead!     w/e 9,10,11 July

  SBA members will be delighted that the National Trust has approved initial plans for Puffing a-Wey to be held once again at Dapdune Wharf in central Guildford on the weekend 9th, 10th and 11th July.  

         

  This is a very exciting prospect since in this SBA 50th anniversary year there may not be as many steaming get-together opportunities as usual because of understandable Covid insecurities.  However, in July, the National Trust is very generously offering us the opportunity to use their facilities (they actually own this navigation!) and even to camp on site as before, if we so wish. Furthermore, this rally is effectively a free one – a rare gift these days – the only charge being for the barbecue.
  

  For those who don’t know it, Dapdune Wharf is a NT property, well-hidden behind the town’s cricket ground. It’s a little bit of rural riverside in the midst of busy Guildford. A lovely place, it was historically the administrative and boatbuilding centre when the Wey and Godalming Navigations were privately owned commercial waterways.

        
  

  Are you a currently boatless SBA member? If so, would this linked event also appeal to you?
  

  On Thursday 8th, we also have permission to mount a special day at Stoke Lock  for people who want to explore steamboating: called ‘Get Your Feet Wet’ there will be three or four boats in attendance and some informed owners. Those who choose to come will pay a nominal sum (we’re suggesting £15) for a hands-on day that runs from basic description (‘how it works’) to ‘how to operate it’ from launch through flash-up to steaming on the river and haul out. We will be putting the word out on the steam networks and will impose a maximum take up of, say 20. It may not attract anyone at all, but it’ll be fascinating to see what happens!

  Look out for the separate SBA event listing for further details and registration: first come first served!

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  There are, of course Covid-safe modifications we’ve had to make for ‘Get Your Feet Wet’ and the main event.

  Outline programme for Puffing a-Wey

  Friday – is Launch Day at Dapdune – with time, if you wish, for a bit of a steam up or down the river.

  It’s important to be aware that only on Friday (9th) can we launch at Dapdune, when we have the full run of the boatyard and slip for the day.  If you want to be at the event but can’t launch on Friday, it’s absolutely fine to arrive on Saturday but because canoes and other non-SBA people are using the Dapdune slip on that day Saturday arrivals must launch and store trailers at Stoke Lock (pictured left) in North Guildford. This is hardly a disadvantage as it’s only a short run up river to Dapdune (no locks) and the slip at Stoke also has a dead straight approach, is perfectly graded and ideal for bigger boats anyway.

  Friday evening eating: we fend for ourselves. We’re slap in the middle of Guildford which has some great eating places.

  Saturday: event day at Dapdune

  The main day: we are asked to pootle around in the Dapdune and central Guildford area so we can be seen and provide atmosphere for visitors to the centre. This is a very small price to pay for the free facilities we are enjoying care of the NT. We won’t be permitted to take random visitors aboard, so our main role is simply to be ‘around’ and be seen while enjoying ourselves and the company of each other.

  Saturday evening eating: We will have a barbecue at Dapdune – SBA and friends only this year, hopefully next year we will be fully back to normal and be able to meet up with NT volunteers as in previous years.  Nevertheless, we’re rather hoping we will have the company of the acoustic bluegrass band ‘Grinch Mountain’ with us, as in 2019.

  Sunday: go for a cruise to Godalming… if you wish!

  Sunday is a free day to enjoy the river and haul out when you wish. If you want to, you can stay over until Monday and leave then.

  Puffing a-Wey is a shared NT/SBA event so as we work up more detailed plans with our NT colleagues, we will share them with you. 

  So please register for the event so that Ian Bucknall and Mark Rudall will be able to share more details with you.

  
  

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• 50th Anniversary Celebrations

  • Start
    02 Aug 2021
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • End
    08 Aug 2021
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Windermere
  • Spaces left
    0

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  50th Anniversary Week
  Programme of Events

  
  

  Even if you don't read any of this(!) please note that you will need to fill in separate information for each person attending - add them as a 'Guest' after you enter your info.

  
  

  Please also note that Bookings cannot be amended online after they have been made - if you need to do this, you will have to contact Helen Steeple (SBA50@steamboatassociation.org.uk) directly.

  
  

  Monday 2nd August

  During the day: Launching of boats and allocation of moorings.

  
  

  Evening get together at Brathay for registration, distribution of rally packs and general catch-up. Food must be pre-ordered but we don't have menus yet - so just say if you want to come and menus will be sent nearer the time.

  
  

  Tuesday 3rd

  Steam to Wray Castle Boathouse for a firebox cookout or picnic (bring your own) or alternatively food can be purchased at Wray Castle café.

  
  

  Afternoon raft up for tea stop in Pulwyke Bay or steam to Ambleside for ice creams.

  
  

  Evening visit to Old Hall Farm which is an historic working farm with numerous steam exhibits for a private viewing and one course evening meal. Food must be pre-ordered but we don't have menus yet - so just say if you want to come and menus will be sent nearer the time. Cost £20 per person. 

  
  

  Wednesday 4th

  Steam to Fell Foot or Lakeside Hotel (all day event) Lunch is available to purchase at Fell Foot café or Lakeside Hotel (booking recommended) or bring your own. Tea stop in Cunsey Bay or at Rawlinsons Nab on the way back.

  
  

  Evening two course hot plate buffet and quiz at Brathay Hall. Cost £20 per person. Cash Bar.

  
  

  Thursday 5th

  Windermere Jetty Day: Morning for free steaming to arrive at Jetty lunchtime onwards. Lunch/afternoon tea available at the Jetty café or pop in to Bowness or bring your own. Free steaming in the Bowness Bay area during the day and/or accompanying SL Osprey on her passenger trips.

  
  

  Evening: 5.00pm onwards (after the Museum has closed to the public) a private tour of the Jetty site, including the workshop, which will be followed by a three course meal to finish in time for an evening steam back to your moorings before light fails. Cost £20 per person.

  
  

  Friday 6th August

  
  

  COMMENCEMENT OF OFFICIAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

  
  

  Daytime free for steaming/shopping/walking/chatting/whatever. Launching and allocation of moorings for boats attending weekend event only.

  
  

  Evening, two course evening meal* at Brathay Hall (dress code informal)

  Welcoming speeches and brief out line of the weekend events.

  
  

  Saturday 7th– Main Event Day

  Morning free steaming to arrive at the Jetty for lunch with boats decorated with buntings etc. Food can be purchased at the Jetty café or you could visit Bowness. Alternatively a picnic lunch can be pre-ordered from the Jetty café at a cost of £9 per head.

  
  

  Mid-afternoon: Shamrock and Osprey will lead all the boats in a parade from the Jetty, through Bowness Bay and round the back of Belle Isle and back to the Jetty. After this the boats will disperse to return to Brathay or their moorings in time to get ready for the Gala Dinner. Period costumes to be worn if possible.

  
  

  Saturday evening: Gala Dinner at Brathay* (dress code smart casual)

  Requisite speeches and a little light live musical entertainment. Glass of 'Fizz'. Cash bar.

  
  

  Sunday 8th

  Morning treasure hunt in the north basin of the Lake to arrive back at Brathay at approx. 2.30pm for Afternoon Tea* on the lawn followed by prize giving, awards and farewells.

  
  

  * There is a set price for the weekend of the official anniversary celebrations of £105/person for all three meals and a glass of bubbly on Saturday evening. This is an all inclusive price, subsidised by the SBA, and is 'all or nothing' i.e. individual meals CANNOT be booked.

  
  

  This does not include accommodation which should be booked directly with your chosen hostelry. There is a variety of accommodation at Brathay Hall and further information re accommodation can be obtained by contacting

  Marguerite Calvert at marguerite_calve@hotmail.com 

  
  

  This map may help you to choose your location.
  

  
  

  !! THIS EVENT IS ALREADY PROVING VERY POPULAR AND THERE ARE LIMITATIONS ON NUMBERS !!

  
  

  If you have already expressed your intention to attend by contacting Helen Steeple, thank you but you do still need to fill out this form as this is the official registration form.

  
  

  Please fill in separate information for each person attending so that we capture individual meal choices.

  
  

  You do this by adding as many 'Guest' bookings as you need for your entire party after entering your details.

  
  

  This will raise one itemised invoice for each boat/group

  
  

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• Windermere Lay-up Rally 2021

  • Start
    08 Oct 2021
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • End
    10 Oct 2021
  •  
    (UTC+01:00)
  • Location
    Royal Windermere Yacht Club, Bowness

  
  

  Windermere Lay-up Rally 2021

  
  

  We hope to run a Lay-up Rally again this year. The dates are not yet fixed - the dates given are the equivalent of when it would have been last year (when in fact we all went out steaming just as if it was real).

  
  

  Please keep an eye on this entry - we will update it as soon as we have managed to book things.
  

  
  

  Please contact us with any queries.
  
  Roger and Marguerite Calvert

  
  

  
  

  Event type 1
  

  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

  
  
  

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