August 2013 - OSSOxon

OSS Swim the Thames #55 Molesey Lock to Kingston Bridge
by Sefryn Penrose 29 Aug '13

29 Aug '13

*Jeremy the VIII* by the grace of God king of Thaymes, Euenlode, and Chippy Lydo, defender of the faith, in water of the rivers of England and also of Nyle supreme head, unto all his faithful and loving subjects, sendeth greeting. *Shorte versyon* 11am Sun01Sep Roadside parking at Lower Ham Road http://goo.gl/maps/xMo1U Shuffle fewest cars here https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.410798,-0.360403&hl=en&ll=51.410088,-0.… Swim 5.7km to exit http://goo.gl/maps/zniFB Eat lunch at Boater's Inn in same place *The day was come* (of Sonday September the first) that to the swimminge was assigned and they redy assembled near hampton Court (some thyng byfore the hower of ther appoyntment XI of the cloke by the grace of God) at wiche tyme they did parke of the kynges will at the Lower ham road marked bye the greyn arrow on the chart that they say is free upon the Lordes day http://goo.gl/maps/xMo1U wherfore the Officers caused them to Faff and to Shuffle all couered with fynne clothes of Neopryne in fewe cars to Saddlers Inn carparke a place & parke of the kynges within II or III mylles there https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.410798,-0.360403&hl=en&ll=51.410088,-0.… whereupp on at wych tyme they departed to the water and by thir own wyll and consent did swim for V.VII kylometyres wych had nt yet been inveynted. Wyth some vaughtyng & leapyng as butterflyies they meryly swam besyde the kynges grayt palace of hampton Court until the tyme of Supper came on. Than was the bankettyng at the bank furnysshed for thentertaynment of thes estrayngers by Charles and Angeyla, noblest persones beyng then in the Court. They retorned agayn to water And euery of them conveyed to Kingston Bridge and somme D metrys beyonde vntill ther caym upp on Kingston Boat House whence they did exeunt and dress in such fynneries as were geve to them by the kynge fynne lynnen clothes of dammaske worke swetly perfumed and so replenysshed did they reach the Boater's Inne where there was sett tables full of gilt plate very somptious & all other thynges necessary for the furnyture of a noble feast And oon pott at the least with wyne & beare. Then after somme false Mrs Wellinghams thir dispetche for entertaynment. Cars weyre fetched and the Swimmers roode forthe on theyre Iourney I beseche thee joyn yor mery frendes this daye for soun our Iourney be compleat. Spede well I toke my leayve. Lady Seffryne And Cardynall ffishe of Hampton Court our humbleste thankes too Neopryne Ninja and Lord Hywell

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05 Aug '13

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OSS Swim the Thames #53 & #54 - Shepperton to Molesy Lock via Sunbury Lock - Saturday 17 August 2013 2:00pm / Sunday 18 August 2013 10:00am
by Jeremy Wellingham 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Lovies of the Thames, We're in Shepperton, home of British films. Cast off your costumes, leave the studio behind and join us for a trip down the river with the African Queen accompanied by a flight of green parakeets. Watch the crocodiles frolic, steer clear of the deadly rapids and brush off any leeches. * CAMPING SATURDAY 17 August 2013* This weekend we have a Saturday #53 and a Sunday #54 swim, with a camping option on the night of Saturday 17 August at Apps Court Farm in Walton on Thames here: http://goo.gl/maps/DbTZi http://www.appscourtfarm.com/camping.htm If you would like to camp you must complete the attached booking form, and return it to the campsitewith full payment. *Easiest option* is to e-mail it to:enquiries@appscourtfarm.com and send the payment via BACS. All details are in the attached form. (It is marked up as Thames Swimmers so we will all be together.) This is a large commercial camp site, a bit different to what we've been use to, but does go down to the river and is very conveniently placed between the two swims. It is also Bertie friendly! It would handy if you could let me know if you're camping. *NOTE:* The arrival time at the camp site is between 9am - 5pm so you will need to pitch tents before the swim! **Swim #53 *SATURDAY 17 August 2013 2:00pm Shepperton to Sunbury Lock * We'll meet in the car park (Free parking) at the *Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex*Walton on Thames KT12 2JG: http://goo.gl/maps/m77Ge Get changed and shuttle up to the start at Shepperton, trying not to disrupt any weddings upon arrival: http://goo.gl/maps/PWijr or http://goo.gl/maps/lUL8M Swim round the rest of Desborough Island, turn left and join the main channel, and exit at Sunbury Lock, on the right avoiding the weir that runs parallel tothe river: http://goo.gl/maps/q3dHp (We may have to exit early to avoid the lock cut but can judge that on the day, depending on traffic.) This is mostly swim #71 from Michael Worthington's /*'I ? the Thames*' /and is about 5km or half a Dart. We're starting part way down the swim but going the 'proper' way around Desborough Island so is longer than the route in the book. No short cuts for us! And walk back to the Leisure centre, not far from the weir, at the start of the lock cut. (Shuttle shuttle drivers back to their cars.) **Swim #54 *SUNDAY18 August 2013 10:00am Sunbury Lock to Molesey Lock * We'll meet in the car park (Free parking) in Sadlers Ride, Hurst Park, Molesey: http://goo.gl/maps/fVf1E Get changed and shuttle up to the start at Sunbury Lock and park in the *Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex*Walton on Thames KT12 2JG: http://goo.gl/maps/m77Ge Jump in at Sunbury Lock and swim down to Molesey lock, passing to the right of all islands. On arrival at Molesy lock we walk back along the tow path to the car park and shuttle shuttle drivers back to the their cars at the Leisure centre. This is swim #72 from Michael Worthington's /*'I ? the Thames*' /and is about 4.75km Lunch at The Weir pub near the leisure centre: http://goo.gl/maps/Z2ea8 http://www.weirhotel.co.uk/ Sef Rose and Jeremy Allnut ------------------------------------------------- OSS Oxon mailing list: OSSOxon(a)earth.li <mailto:OSSOxon@earth.li> http://www.earth.li/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ossoxon By joining any jolly jaunt with Jeremy and Sef you agree to abide by the Outdoor Swimming Society's Swim Responsibility Statement: http://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/index.php?p=swimming_tips&s=responsib… Before signing up to join the OSS or partaking in any swims mentioned on this site or the Outdoor Swimming Society facebook page, please read the OSS swim responsibility statement. By signing up to join the society, or participating in any swims, or using any material on the Wild swim map you confirm that you have read and understand the OSS swim responsibility statement and accept its terms. **

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