Portsmouth row update and provisional teams

[KeithY]

Many thanks all for signing up. Terrific interest.

Whilst we have 24 so far expressing interest we believe it best for this first trip to limit ourselves to 3 boats being the 2 Claydons and the Celtic.

 There are some key points we need to get through in particular the entrance to Portsmouth harbour and shepherding us all through safely is of prime importance.  That plus the galleys being lower in the water and hence in the likely choppy seas both in the Solent and at the harbour entrance makes them less viable this time.

We will be doing this trip very much as a team, keeping all 3 boats close together to ensure we all get around safely.

So the initially planned teams are:

Gladys

Keith Y
Phil P
Line P
Alison B
Karen B
Tina W

Mabel

Sarah S
Jackie H
Dave
Rosie
Vernon
Liz W

Sweare Deep

Chris W
Dave M
Jenny M
Heather G
Joanne K
Claire T

Reserves

Matt
Jo B
Anita P
Marion
John P
John D

More details nearer the time. K

[Matt O’Neill]

Hi Keith,
Now that we have 6 reserves - who are all strong rowers, could we look to take a 4th boat please?!

[Joanna K]

Hi, really sorry to miss this but I now have to be away 17 and 18 July. Thank you From Joanna

[Anita Preston]

Sorry Keith, I will have to withdraw as reserve, as now have visitors that weekend.

[KeithY]

Tks both Joanna and Anita for telling me. We will miss you. Matt as you are top of the reserve list..your in...please keep the day free.

[Claire Tomlinson]

Hi Keith
Hope you remembered that I am unable to take part now.
Sorry to miss it but hope you have a great day, hopefully next time.
Claire

[Matt O’Neill]

Hi Keith,
So sorry but afraid I’m no longer availible this date either.
Hope you all have a great row though, look forward to hearing all about it
Matt

[KeithY]

A couple more changes.
Jo B
Marion

We now have places for you, so hope you are still clear.

K

[Jo Beardsall]

Im free on 17th now!!!!
SWeare Deep in place of Claire if poss please

[KeithY]

Hi Jo. Yes per previous post welcome to the team.
Marion are you available

[Marion]

Delighted to be joining this adventure.  Looking forward to details.  Marion

[KeithY]

Bad news all. I have just had another recce of the Hilsea Channel to check for obstructions etc during low tide and they have erected a temporary barrier across the channel near the railway bridge.

I am trying to contact the relevant people to understand if it will be there next week but nobody around at the moment.

Will keep you informed. Grrrrrr.

[Phil P]

We could take 4boats round Hayling instead?