Hello all,
The August full moon is on Tuesday 24th. And I'm sure there is nowhere you'd rather be than in the Thames at Dorchester. Sunset is 19:40 moonrise is 20:05.
Let's meet here
http://www.multimap.com/s/MavVkCew
at 7.45 to be in as the moon rises. We'll then swim towards the moon which will get fuller as we go. By the time we get out, it should be pretty high and full. The swim will either be around a mile, or two thirds of a mile - tbc. If you just want a little splash - there is a beach where you can do that. There should be time for a lunar pint afterwards....
Please be aware that the moon's visibility is dependent on the weather so it may well be pretty dark. If that doesn't sound appealing, the splash might work for you, or it may be best to stay dry! The site has a remote feel and is quite sheltered....
Usual terms and conditions apply!
(Before signing up to join this swim please read the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement. By signing up to join the swim and/or participating in the swim, you confirm that you have read and understand the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement.)
Yours,
Sef (thanks to James)
Sounds excellent. Will we walk back or shuffle cars?
From: ossoxon-bounces@earth.li [mailto:ossoxon-bounces@earth.li] On Behalf Of Sefryn Penrose Sent: 04 August 2010 16:33 To: OSSOxon@earth.li Subject: [OSS Oxon] August full moon swim
Hello all,
The August full moon is on Tuesday 24th. And I'm sure there is nowhere you'd rather be than in the Thames at Dorchester. Sunset is 19:40 moonrise is 20:05.
Let's meet here
http://www.multimap.com/s/MavVkCew
at 7.45 to be in as the moon rises. We'll then swim towards the moon which will get fuller as we go. By the time we get out, it should be pretty high and full. The swim will either be around a mile, or two thirds of a mile - tbc. If you just want a little splash - there is a beach where you can do that. There should be time for a lunar pint afterwards....
Please be aware that the moon's visibility is dependent on the weather so it may well be pretty dark. If that doesn't sound appealing, the splash might work for you, or it may be best to stay dry! The site has a remote feel and is quite sheltered....
Usual terms and conditions apply!
(Before signing up to join this swim please read the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement. By signing up to join the swim and/or participating in the swim, you confirm that you have read and understand the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement.)
Yours,
Sef (thanks to James)
Oops!! Accidentally sent this direct to Sefryn instead of to the list :-( Here is my message resent.
Keith.
On Wed, 4 Aug 2010 16:33:18 +0100, Sefryn Penrose wrote:
Hello all,
The August full moon is on Tuesday 24th. And I'm sure there is nowhere you'd rather be than in the Thames at Dorchester. Sunset is 19:40 moonrise is 20:05.
Let's meet here
http://www.multimap.com/s/MavVkCew
at 7.45 to be in as the moon rises. We'll then swim towards the moon which will get fuller as we go. By the time we get out, it should be pretty high and full. The swim will either be around a mile, or two thirds of a mile - tbc. If you just want a little splash - there is a beach where you can do that. There should be time for a lunar pint afterwards....
Hi Sefryn,
I will be at Beale Park that week helping with part of the set up for the National Waterways Festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend. I may be able to escape long enough for a swim with you on the Tuesday evening - expect me if you see me :-)
Keith.
Hi Sef and All,
I'll be coming along, work permitting.
CD
From: ossoxon-bounces@earth.li [mailto:ossoxon-bounces@earth.li] On Behalf Of Sefryn Penrose Sent: 04 August 2010 16:33 To: OSSOxon@earth.li Subject: [OSS Oxon] August full moon swim
Hello all,
The August full moon is on Tuesday 24th. And I'm sure there is nowhere you'd rather be than in the Thames at Dorchester. Sunset is 19:40 moonrise is 20:05.
Let's meet here
http://www.multimap.com/s/MavVkCew
at 7.45 to be in as the moon rises. We'll then swim towards the moon which will get fuller as we go. By the time we get out, it should be pretty high and full. The swim will either be around a mile, or two thirds of a mile - tbc. If you just want a little splash - there is a beach where you can do that. There should be time for a lunar pint afterwards....
Please be aware that the moon's visibility is dependent on the weather so it may well be pretty dark. If that doesn't sound appealing, the splash might work for you, or it may be best to stay dry! The site has a remote feel and is quite sheltered....
Usual terms and conditions apply!
(Before signing up to join this swim please read the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement. By signing up to join the swim and/or participating in the swim, you confirm that you have read and understand the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement.)
Yours,
Sef (thanks to James)
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this is rather a long shot... Does anybody live in the Leamington area? Diana Foster
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From: Chris Dalton seedy@breakingglass.net Subject: Re: [OSS Oxon] August full moon swim To: OSSOxon@earth.li Date: Thursday, 12 August, 2010, 22:12
Hi Sef and All, I’ll be coming along, work permitting.
CD
From: ossoxon-bounces@earth.li [mailto:ossoxon-bounces@earth.li] On Behalf Of Sefryn Penrose Sent: 04 August 2010 16:33 To: OSSOxon@earth.li Subject: [OSS Oxon] August full moon swim Hello all,
The August full moon is on Tuesday 24th. And I'm sure there is nowhere you'd rather be than in the Thames at Dorchester. Sunset is 19:40 moonrise is 20:05.
Let's meet here
http://www.multimap.com/s/MavVkCew
at 7.45 to be in as the moon rises. We'll then swim towards the moon which will get fuller as we go. By the time we get out, it should be pretty high and full. The swim will either be around a mile, or two thirds of a mile - tbc. If you just want a little splash - there is a beach where you can do that. There should be time for a lunar pint afterwards....
Please be aware that the moon's visibility is dependent on the weather so it may well be pretty dark. If that doesn't sound appealing, the splash might work for you, or it may be best to stay dry! The site has a remote feel and is quite sheltered....
Usual terms and conditions apply!
(Before signing up to join this swim please read the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement. By signing up to join the swim and/or participating in the swim, you confirm that you have read and understand the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement.)
Yours,
Sef (thanks to James)
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Hello,
Went for a swim along this stretch this evening. It was a lovely temperature.
While nothing is ever set in stone, it will be quite dark by the time we get to the water on Tuesday, so I am suggesting that we meet in the place suggested below for around 19:45 (for 20:00), then head over in to the field and instead of what we normally do - which is to head up stream and swim down, we head straight to the normal end point (which is a shallow beach area about 15 foot wide) and set up there.
I don't expect many other people on this stretch of the Thames Path, so for convenience it may even be better to get changed and into the water here by the river than scrabble about in the layby (it's of course up to you) but the point being that people can come along just for a 'splash' in the river rather than explicitly swimming a 'stretch', those that want to do so can simply head up stream and swim back down - the current is very, very weak at the moment.
Then those that just want to soak and wallow can also do that, but as a group than individuals.
It also means that you can get in without a suit because you can get out when you like if you get cold rather than be dictated to by the topology of the bank and wear the suit 'just in case'.
Oh...bring a torch and if anyone has a 'lamp' that we can plonk on the grass that would be useful.
Also, if the weather turns, some of us may still turn up.
James
PS. Some of us may go to the Pub afterwards in Dorchester and if anyone wants a pick up from Didcot, let me know but not before 19:30 for me (Claire I'm still on for Reading at 6:00 so don't worry).
On 04/08/2010 16:33, Sefryn Penrose wrote:
Hello all,
The August full moon is on Tuesday 24th. And I'm sure there is nowhere you'd rather be than in the Thames at Dorchester. Sunset is 19:40 moonrise is 20:05.
Let's meet here
http://www.multimap.com/s/MavVkCew
at 7.45 to be in as the moon rises. We'll then swim towards the moon which will get fuller as we go. By the time we get out, it should be pretty high and full. The swim will either be around a mile, or two thirds of a mile - tbc. If you just want a little splash - there is a beach where you can do that. There should be time for a lunar pint afterwards....
Please be aware that the moon's visibility is dependent on the weather so it may well be pretty dark. If that doesn't sound appealing, the splash might work for you, or it may be best to stay dry! The site has a remote feel and is quite sheltered....
Usual terms and conditions apply!
(Before signing up to join this swim please read the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement. By signing up to join the swim and/or participating in the swim, you confirm that you have read and understand the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement.)
Yours,
Sef (thanks to James)
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Please note that OSS Oxon exists to put swimmers in touch with other swimmers, not to organise swim events or in any way suggest that outdoor swimming is a safe activity or that you should go swimming. If you choose to swim you do so entirely at your own risk and on your own initiative, and any plans you make are your own responsibility.
Lovely swim last night. Cheers! Patrick
-----Original Message----- From: ossoxon-bounces@earth.li [mailto:ossoxon-bounces@earth.li] On Behalf Of James Lowe Sent: 18 August 2010 23:26 To: OSSOxon@earth.li Cc: Sefryn Penrose Subject: Re: [OSS Oxon] August full moon swim
Hello,
Went for a swim along this stretch this evening. It was a lovely temperature.
While nothing is ever set in stone, it will be quite dark by the time we get to the water on Tuesday, so I am suggesting that we meet in the place suggested below for around 19:45 (for 20:00), then head over in to the field and instead of what we normally do - which is to head up stream and swim down, we head straight to the normal end point (which is a shallow beach area about 15 foot wide) and set up there.
I don't expect many other people on this stretch of the Thames Path, so for convenience it may even be better to get changed and into the water here by the river than scrabble about in the layby (it's of course up to you) but the point being that people can come along just for a 'splash' in the river rather than explicitly swimming a 'stretch', those that want to do so can simply head up stream and swim back down - the current is very, very weak at the moment.
Then those that just want to soak and wallow can also do that, but as a group than individuals.
It also means that you can get in without a suit because you can get out when you like if you get cold rather than be dictated to by the topology of the bank and wear the suit 'just in case'.
Oh...bring a torch and if anyone has a 'lamp' that we can plonk on the grass that would be useful.
Also, if the weather turns, some of us may still turn up.
James
PS. Some of us may go to the Pub afterwards in Dorchester and if anyone wants a pick up from Didcot, let me know but not before 19:30 for me (Claire I'm still on for Reading at 6:00 so don't worry).
On 04/08/2010 16:33, Sefryn Penrose wrote:
Hello all,
The August full moon is on Tuesday 24th. And I'm sure there is nowhere you'd rather be than in the Thames at Dorchester. Sunset is 19:40 moonrise is 20:05.
Let's meet here
http://www.multimap.com/s/MavVkCew
at 7.45 to be in as the moon rises. We'll then swim towards the moon which will get fuller as we go. By the time we get out, it should be pretty high and full. The swim will either be around a mile, or two thirds of a mile - tbc. If you just want a little splash - there is a beach where you can do that. There should be time for a lunar pint afterwards....
Please be aware that the moon's visibility is dependent on the weather so it may well be pretty dark. If that doesn't sound appealing, the splash might work for you, or it may be best to stay dry! The site has a remote feel and is quite sheltered....
Usual terms and conditions apply!
(Before signing up to join this swim please read the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement. By signing up to join the swim and/or participating in the swim, you confirm that you have read and understand the OSS Swim Responsibility Statement.)
Yours,
Sef (thanks to James)
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Please note that OSS Oxon exists to put swimmers in touch with other
swimmers, not to organise swim events or in any way suggest that outdoor swimming is a safe activity or that you should go swimming. If you choose to swim you do so entirely at your own risk and on your own initiative, and any plans you make are your own responsibility.
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