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@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.