August 2012 - OSSRATS

OSS Swim the Thames #34 - TVP to Shiplake College
by Sefryn Penrose 23 Aug '12

23 Aug '12

Captains Log Swimdate #34 Reading. The final frontier. On our three year quest aboard the OSS Thames we boldly go where no manatees have gone before, the bold crew of the giant swimfleet explores the excitement of strange new whilrpools, uncharted beach-stops, and exotic weeds. These are our voyages and adventures: Meet at *Shiplake church at 10am on Sunday 26th *(there is parking along the road opposite the church). http://goo.gl/maps/cSoIT We will leave as many moon buggies here as possible here, and a few at Shiplake College boathouse with our drysuits. We will shuttle to Thames Valley Park for the start of the swim. We'll swim down to Sonning Lock (2.4km) and stop for cucumber sandwiches, then down to the 'Wires' (3.7km) for proper refuelling and stopping for anyone who wants a shorter stretch. There is another opportunity for an exit at 5.2km - if you want to do this, we'll put a car on the right bank so let us know before hand. Final frontier at Shiplake College, *6km*. Then, one of our delightful swimfleet crew, Lieutenant Tuckett has offered barbecue facilities in her quarters on nearby planet Knowl Hill. Bring barbecuables. Be aware that it is Reading festival and the Kling-ons may be in great number on the inter-gallactic highways. Captains J.T. Wellingham and S-F Penquard and the aquanauts of the OSS Thames. With especial assistance from lieutenants 'There be whales here!' Lindsey, 'It's life Charles, but not as we know it' Sharon, 'Ye cannae change the laws of physics' Charles, and 'Beam me up' Neil. ------------------------------- OSS Oxon mailing list OSSOxon(a)earth.li http://www.earth.li/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ossoxon 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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Full moon swimming
by Chloe Dewe Mathews 22 Aug '12

22 Aug '12

Hello dear swimmers! My name is Chloe Dewe Mathews. I am a photographer and a keen outdoor swimmer too. I am currently working on a long term photographic project about ritual along the Thames. I'm really keen to incorporate full moon swimming into the project, and hope that anyone who's planning to go would let me tag along too. It looks like the next full moon is on Friday 31st August. Of course I'd be happy to give you copies of the pictures I take. Please get in touch if you are happy to help or have any advice. All the best, Chloe -- CHLOE DEWE MATHEWS PHOTOGRAPHER +44 (0) 7875 230 489 www.chloedewemathews.com Represented by Panos Pictures

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Catch-up of swim from Gatehampton to Pangbourne
by NEIL RICHARDSON 06 Aug '12

06 Aug '12

Is there anyone who missed the swim on 29th July from Gatehampton to Pangbourne who would be interested in doing a steady-paced catch-up of this section with me sometime? This swim is awkward to do without a car at both ends! I can do any weekend days this month except the planned Swim the Thames days. I am not available on Bank Holiday Monday. Regards Neil Richardson

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August Full Moon Swim
by Chris Dalton 02 Aug '12

02 Aug '12

Hi All, Now summer is (stutteringly) getting going it’s time to swim in the dark! Thursday 2nd August is the Full Moon with moonrise at a sensible 8:28pm and sunset at 8:46pm. As the weather forecast for Thursday is, erm, variable I suggest we plan to be flexible. We should meet at the layby on Henley Road to the south-east of Dorchester: http://goo.gl/maps/kIrcd in plenty of time to set off to the little beach at 8pm. If the weather is nice then we should have plenty of time for a picnic before dark. If not we can just get on with the swimming. As is usual for these occasions, I suggest we set off upstream and everyone can return to the beach in their own time. CD OSS swim responsibility statement: By attending you confirm that you are a member of the OSS and have read and accepted the OSS swim responsibility statement: http://www.outdoorswimming society.com/index.php?p=swimming_tips <http://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/index.php?p=swimming_tips&s=responsib…> &s=responsibili ty All swimmers swim at their own risk.

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