A comedy boat trip, putrid slippery mud and shoals of crazed fish lay below the stairs.
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Category Archives: boating
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© 2011 Mark Tanner
Adventures in Middle Earth
The long-awaited chance to tackle the CRTT finally arrived. In the company of Spungletumpet, Rigsby, Bigjobs and AndyJ, we rappelled, climbed, swung, tiptoed and hauled our way through the heart of the Moelwyn mountains from Croesor to Rhosydd. Mark Tanner took … Continue reading
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Night Boat to Chard
Enough time had passed since the Slightly Cross Tunnel trips with memories of roof collapses, unstable walls and wader-sucking gloop. The second tunnel section of the long-forgotten Taunton Chard canal had to be investigated. Styru and I supped a pint in … Continue reading
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“Boats are the transport of the Gods”
TM: Spungletrumpet. Three men, one boat. Crystal clear water, immaculately decorated passage and cherry cake once the mud and nettles are negotiated.
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The Night Swimmer
An early recce on a winter’s night confirmed the possibilities, but on that occasion the water was too cold and our resolve was lacking. A small group of trusted friends, a starlit night, and a can of Pimms to celebrate success. The … Continue reading
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The “Slightly Cross” tunnel
Somerset’s answer to The Anger Tunnel. Slightly less enigmatic, but very photogenic. It’s also not a drain. A boat is needed for parts of the tunnel, and a puncture is more or less guaranteed. Beyond the initial collapse, the tunnel … Continue reading
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Camden Catacombs
A much anticipated voyage to the Camden underworld with Styru, and a memorable deflation of my untrustworthy boat.
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The Three Culverteers
A brief diversion from the River Frome culvert underneath Bristol.
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Flagships
Amphibious assault on the Castle Moat, Bristol.
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Reds under the [sea]beds
The Soviet Sub, visited one cold winter’s night, and the first outing for “Jeremy” the most trustworthy of my inflatable boat collection. Clambering over an ice-encrusted hull in the dark while being assaulted by pigeons was one of the year’s most memorable explores. We … Continue reading