• Berkeley Treasure Hunt: Sep 04, 2010 - Sep 05, 2010

[Brian.G.Reynolds]

Gavin, are you still seat-less?
 
I am going to have to do some sums tonight to see if I dare to attend, I want to very much but at last I am moving into a shared rented house near to work this Saturday so not sure how things are going to pan out....
 
I did ask Chris (and the boys) if they wanted to attend but I think he might be busy that weekend....
 
If you do come with me a word of warning, YOU WILL LOOSE! I have absolutely no idea how the treasure hunt works so you will be in charge!!!! Sir.
 
Just a thought, I have to make a decision, soon! I already have the time off work booked.
 
Speak later, going to measure the morse cable.....
 
B.
 
 

[John Robertson Posts: 5272 Status: Offline WWW]

I'd be happy to give short rides - but not for the entire event.  A major consideration I always have is that my craft will probably the only one capable of handling a multi-person rescue (i.e. if a couple of 2-seaters collided and four people ended up in the water and everyone else has a fully loaded craft (which tends to be the case at the Treasure Hunt) , rescue would be impossible).  I am likely to have three onboard as my "normal" load - which leave capacity for up to a max of four more in an emergency - but only if the conditions are perfect.

And no, Sean - it's never too far for hovering  - that is provided the weather isn't like it was last year 


To change the subject a bit - the comments added to this thread recently highlight a problem for HCGB members who do not have insurance.   It appears that per-day insurance will not be available to HCGB members for the Treasure Hunt (because it isn't called a "raid" ?).  Any HCGB members requiring insurance cover should contact the HCGB Insurance Officer Kevin Foster (email insurance@hovercraft.org.uk) and make their concerns known in the hope that a solution (other than buying annual insurance) can be found.

[atters]

If I show up on the day, do you think there will be place available for my Dad and I. His birthday is the 5th and will be a great present.


Is John coming, his craft is way big enough unless he already has passengers.


That is also if he doesn't give me the "OH its too far" again.

[Gaz Posts: 2386 Status: Offline Cruising around Cornwall WWW]

yeah... it's scandalous 

[Gary Firth (Gazza) Posts: 3117 Status: Offline hovernerd WWW]

  how much

[Gaz Posts: 2386 Status: Offline Cruising around Cornwall WWW]

huh, i have to pay a fine just to get out of Cornwall. and they put it up to 75p last March

[Gary Firth (Gazza) Posts: 3117 Status: Offline hovernerd WWW]

i need a passport if i go out of yorkshire

[Philip Posts: 2444 Status: Offline 12" above the Earth's surface WWW]

Anyone got a spare craft? Anyone need a good crewmember? Please, pretty please

Craft: Yes,  Need crew: Yes.   Only problems are the ferry is €500 and its a 1500km round trip Ah well,  maybe next year. Philip

[Gaz Posts: 2386 Status: Offline Cruising around Cornwall WWW]

awww, spoil sport i wasn't guna tell him yet 

[Ian Brooks Posts: 3598 Status: Offline]

It's at Berkeley 15 miles south of Gloucester on the river Severn. So far as a Yorkshireman is concerned, thats Sarf enough! About 4 hours from you...  (I was brought in up Garforth still got family there) Maybe you should hitch a lift with Gazza?

Ian

[gavinparson]

Anyone got a spare craft? Anyone need a good crewmember? Please, pretty please

[Gaz Posts: 2386 Status: Offline Cruising around Cornwall WWW]

sarf, be bugg*rd its bloomin miles from cornwall. (now i could have told you where its held, but its not so much fun  )
Cheers
Gaz
(in a not so helpfull mood)

[Stratosphere]

Where is it? Darn Sarf somewhere?
 
Ed
 

[Trev Posts: 1485 Status: Offline WWW]

 

WELCOME TO OUR CLUB

WOOHOOOOOO

[Ian Brooks Posts: 3598 Status: Offline]

4th Annual Treasure Hunt 2010

Its finally that time of year again, so get your craft ready and prepare for the Treasure Hunt... As usual, all Cruising Hovercraft operators are welcome to attend

Date

The date will be the 4th/5th September, the itinerary is shown below:

Friday

16:00 onwards       Arrive, sign in, offload etc

Saturday

Tides:              High (6.1m) 16:50 BST, Low 11:20 BST
Sunset:             Sunset @ 19:50 BST, “dark” 30 minutes later.

9:00–10:00          Arrive, sign in offload, etc
10:00–10:30         All craft move to parking area on river side
10:30 Sharp         Drivers Briefing
11:00               Treasure hunt starts
16:00               Treasure hunt ends
16:30               All craft to check in at Control by
16:45–19:30         Independent Cruising (book in/out at control).

Sunday

Tides:              High (6.7) at 18:00 GMT, Low at 13:00 GMT
Sunset:             Sunset @ 19:50 GMT “dark” 30 minutes later

9:00-16:30          Independent cruising from 9:00 – 16:30. Book out at Control. All craft to be of the water by 17:00.11:00                   

Run

Destination TBA, assemble in craft parking area, fuelled, suited, and ready to go at 11:00. Will leave at 11:15 sharp.                             

As always, the Skipper is totally responsible for the safety of his craft and  crew. Do not attempt this run if you are not fully experienced to discharge this responsibility.

Afternoon:          Suggested cruises as advertised.

17:00 latest        All craft return and check in

Venue

As last year. Directions will be posted nearer to the date as usual.

Booking

Please let me or Bryan know that you are coming! The signing on form is attached - please fill this in an email to me or Bryan. (ian at pipponet dot freeserve dot co dot uk OR  bchalkywhite at aol dot com)

Cost

Will be the same as last year:

Entering hunt (Pilot or crew)         Friday-Sunday                    £20           
                                      Saturday only                    £20
No craft (bona-fida spectators)       Friday-Saturday                  £20                                                                          Saturday-Sunday                                             £15           
                                      Saturday only (not overnight)    £10           
                                      Sunday only                      £5
Cruising only                         Sunday                           £10       

Dependant children are free

IMPORTANT

As many will remember, last year we needed to cancel the event after 90 mins or so, and this caused certain practical difficulties. During the hour it took to recall everyone, the conditions continued to worsen resulting in a capsize incident.  It is essential that we take steps to prevent this occurring again.

This year all craft must carry a VHF radio which is capable of use whilst underway. This is easily achievable using an inexpensive handheld radio with miniature earphones under the defenders. A suitable inexpensive unit such as this one Midland Atlantic will cost less than your weekends fuel bill and may save your life. Make sure your unit has a jack socket for an earpiece, as you MUST be able to hear the unit whilst underway.

There will be a bonus points question which can only be answered via radio!