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 campsite with 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 to the 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

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