Based in Brentford Dock Marina, West London, BCC is a friendly, active and well established club, offering river cruising, social events and training programs.
BCC Social Evening
The next BCC Social Evening is tonight Wednesday 2nd July from 7.30pm in The Lobster Pot, a French sea food restaurant, at 3 Kennington Lane, Kennington, London, SE11 4RG. Nearest Tube Kennington (Northern Line) or Elephant and Castle (Northern Line).
See you all there!
Trip Report for London Ring
June 30 - July 2
This trip was supposed to be a replica of last year's event, which was a great success. This year, however, tragedy struck.
It started well enough, with Hebe 3 and Club Claret slipping out into the Thames at 1115, to meet up with Porgy and Bess and set off for Limehouse. It was a bumpy ride as we ploughed through the Pool of London and under Tower Bridge, but otherwise uneventful and spectacular as ever. We pulled into Limehouse for a very pleasant lunch at the Grapes, and then set off along the Regent's canal, through several locks before mooring up at the Narrowboat in Islington for the night.
We spent a pleasant evening in the Narrowboat - good food, a glass of wine and good company, but when the Commodore and his Lady stepped out onto the towpath, ready for bed, they discovered that Club Claret had sunk to the bottom of the canal, with just the cabin showing above the waves! The emergency services were called, but offered no real assistance, only condolences, so there was little alternative to taking a cab home.
Next morning, the other two boats left on the next leg of the journey: Camden, London Zoo, Little Venice and round to the Black Horse, all of which went smoothly, according to reports. Meanwhile, back at Islington, the Commodore was scratching his head as he surveyed his stricken boat. Several nearby boat-dwellers came by to offer advice and sympathy, and the cause of the problem was revealed: it seems that some 20 revellers were sitting on the side of Club Claret, which caused her to heel over, and submerge a drain hole through which the canal entered slowly and stealthily.
General opinion was that, with some ropes and a few strong men, we could in fact right her and then bail her out, so it was agreed that we would meet on Sunday morning to give it a try. Bearing pumps from the Marina, extra ropes, buckets and bungs, the Commodore and Vice-Commodore arrived at Islington again, and sure enough, with help from our new-found friends, we pulled CC onto an even keel and then bucketed as fast as we could. Slowly Club Claret rose from the waves, the pumps were installed and by lunchtime, she was looking much more like a boat, and less like a wreck.
Meanwhile, Hebe 3 and Porgy & Bess were on course from Greenford to Brentford, pausing only to retrieve numerous plastic bags around their props. Eventually, they arrived safely at the Fox in Hanwell for a well deserved - if slightly late - lunch.
I am happy to report that - having found a mechanic to sort out and restart the engine - Club Claret is safely back in the Dock, drying out and awaiting a good scrub. My sincere thanks go to all those who lent equipment and encouragement, and especially to John Scott, for giving up his Sunday, and to Jan & Leslie, and MJC for crewing her back.
by Clive Evans
Thames Then and Now - Photos
Hanna found a large number of photos on the BBC London website of the Thames Then and Now which is very much worth taking a look at.
Peter Dignam
Renewal of membership
It is that time of the year again “The Renewal of the Membership Season”. Just fill in the Membership form and return to our Secretary, 12 Otho Court, Brentford Dock, Brentford, TW8 8PX with a cheque for only £15, payable to the Brentford Cruising Club.
Make sure you supply us with your latest and correct email address as we use email as our main way of communication.
It only takes a few minutes, do it now!
Neil O'Dwyer
Per and Elly - The Sailing Adventure
I'm not sure if you are aware of the link in the right hand side bar to the Per and Elly web site? If you missed it, try it now?.
Hans
Burgees
The price is £12 each, and they are available from Derek Jones or John Yates.
There are also Caps available for £6.50 each.
Useful phone numbers
Marina Managers, Derek/Chris - 07970 143 987
Teddington Lock - 0208 8940 8723
Richmond Lock - 0208 8940 0643
Tidal Thames Lock, Brentford - 0208 7743 7900
Notice to Mariners - No. 16 2006
It is essential that all vessels wishing to talk inter-ship or use an on-board VHF communication read this information. Click on link below.
Port operational VHF Frequencies
Email all members
You can send an email to all cruising club members directly from the Members Area.
Please do not use an old e-mail!
The email mailing list in the members area is kept updated, thus you will not miss any BCC member in your mail-shot. All members are reminded to update us if you change your email address. Send to: hans@styrnell.com
New or Renewal of membership
Please fill in the Membership form and return to our Secretary, 12 Otho Court, Brentford Dock, Brentford, TW8 8PX with a cheque for £15, payable to the Brentford Cruising Club.
Make sure you supply us with your correct email address as we use email as our main way of communication.
BCC Social Evenings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, except during December or January.
BCC members (boat owners or crew) that do want to attend any cruise should contact the event organiser either by phone or email.
See also Crew training
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