From conor at cucbc.org  Fri Oct  4 20:36:29 2019
From: conor at cucbc.org (Conor Burgess)
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2019 21:36:29 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Railway Bridge Navigation Restriction - October
In-Reply-To: <CAMG+Ax9XpZS2O63zo4V443eVf=qi=Um972JuF9MjS_t+8k3sFw@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <84b87cfd-edaa-4d18-89d4-873e4a13fba0@Spark>

Dear all,

Apologies for the delay on this update - the contractors have been in discussions with the Conservators, and we?ve only just heard the final plans this evening. A compromise has been agreed which will see the full river closures continue from 09:00 - 18:00 on weekdays until the 22nd October (note the hour later start time to allow for morning outings). However, the pontoon will be moved to the P&E carpark overnight and at weekends, such that there will be minimal obstruction to river traffic during peak rowing times (mornings for colleges, and early mornings / evenings for CRA clubs).

This should mean that we do not need to impose extra restrictions on college rowing, but we?ll keep an eye on how this situation is working. In particular, novice crews may struggle to spin at the P&E with less room, so you may want to direct them to Jesus lock until they can make it to the bottom of the long reach.

Please note that the towpath will remain open throughout, so if you wish to have outings during the full river closures you can do, but you?ll have to carry your boat around the river closure.

Best wishes,
Conor
On 29 Sep 2019, 15:48 +0100, Conor Burgess <conor at cucbc.org>, wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> Captains: Please ensure this message reaches everyone in your club who is training on the Cam in the next two weeks.
>
> Unfortunately the contractor's schedule for the works under the Railway Bridge has slipped again (in fairness, mainly due to delays which are out of their hands). Anyone who's been on the river this week will have experienced the 50% navigation restriction which has been in place so far (and which continues today).
>
> However, starting tomorrow, Monday 30th September, full river closures will be in place from 08:00 to 18:00 every day until (and including) Friday 4th October. During the full closures, there will be bankmen on the towpath to warn anyone approaching the obstruction. Outside those hours (i.e. between 18:00 and 08:00), the river will be restricted to 50% of its width. There was some miscommunication around the provision of bankmen at night in the original communications, but the contractors have now confirmed that they will also be present between the hours of 06:00 - 08:00 and 18:00 - 21:00 to assist with traffic passing through the obstruction.
>
> If you wish to row outside the hours of 08:00 - 18:00, crews heading downstream in particular will have very little view of what is coming upstream until the last second, so please proceed slowly and cautiously at all times, and utilise the better viewpoint of the bankmen and your bank parties to get through safely. The towpath will remain open throughout these works, so any colleges with training camps this week should be able to land upstream of the booms across the river and walk their boat around the obstruction. Please be prepared for the challenge of returning the boat to the water from the high banks on the long reach though.
>
> At the end of the works on Friday 4th October, the pontoon will be moved to be moored at the Pike & Eel carpark, where it will remain until Monday 7th October. I've been told that we can expect to learn more tomorrow (Monday 30th Sept) about what will be happening during the W/C 7th October, so expect more news from me in the next few days. For now, if you avoid planning senior outings for the 7th and 8th October, you might be able to avoid some disappointment.
>
> Best wishes,
> Conor
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From flag at cucbc.org  Tue Oct  8 12:43:31 2019
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:43:31 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag
Message-ID: <E1iHopv-0008VS-3h@sr1.cucbc.org>

The flag is Green.

There are no restrictions on which crews may boat.

Outlook: Please note the river is almost completely obstructed under the Railway Bridge from 09:00 - 18:00 on weekdays. It is possible to pull in and get everyone out and either carry the boat around or walk it down the bank past the obstruction though.


The CUCBC Committee




From conor at cucbc.org  Wed Oct 16 21:48:11 2019
From: conor at cucbc.org (Conor Burgess)
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:48:11 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Railway Bridge Navigation Restriction - October
In-Reply-To: <84b87cfd-edaa-4d18-89d4-873e4a13fba0@Spark>
References: <CAMG+Ax9XpZS2O63zo4V443eVf=qi=Um972JuF9MjS_t+8k3sFw@mail.gmail.com>
 <84b87cfd-edaa-4d18-89d4-873e4a13fba0@Spark>
Message-ID: <60d7aa2f-26fb-4675-b4b7-057872977b7f@Spark>

Dear all,

The observant amongst you will have noticed the pontoon has been removed from the river earlier than anticipated, as the river-based piling has been completed. There?s therefore not going to be any further obstruction at the P&E. Please note however that the contractors aren?t completely finished, and may not be completely clear of the river until the end of this week, so please cooperate with them if you?re heading out between 09:00 and 18:00 tomorrow or Friday.

Best wishes,
Conor
On 4 Oct 2019, 21:36 +0100, Conor Burgess <conor at cucbc.org>, wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> Apologies for the delay on this update - the contractors have been in discussions with the Conservators, and we?ve only just heard the final plans this evening. A compromise has been agreed which will see the full river closures continue from 09:00 - 18:00 on weekdays until the 22nd October (note the hour later start time to allow for morning outings). However, the pontoon will be moved to the P&E carpark overnight and at weekends, such that there will be minimal obstruction to river traffic during peak rowing times (mornings for colleges, and early mornings / evenings for CRA clubs).
>
> This should mean that we do not need to impose extra restrictions on college rowing, but we?ll keep an eye on how this situation is working. In particular, novice crews may struggle to spin at the P&E with less room, so you may want to direct them to Jesus lock until they can make it to the bottom of the long reach.
>
> Please note that the towpath will remain open throughout, so if you wish to have outings during the full river closures you can do, but you?ll have to carry your boat around the river closure.
>
> Best wishes,
> Conor
> On 29 Sep 2019, 15:48 +0100, Conor Burgess <conor at cucbc.org>, wrote:
> > Dear all,
> >
> > Captains: Please ensure this message reaches everyone in your club who is training on the Cam in the next two weeks.
> >
> > Unfortunately the contractor's schedule for the works under the Railway Bridge has slipped again (in fairness, mainly due to delays which are out of their hands). Anyone who's been on the river this week will have experienced the 50% navigation restriction which has been in place so far (and which continues today).
> >
> > However, starting tomorrow, Monday 30th September, full river closures will be in place from 08:00 to 18:00 every day until (and including) Friday 4th October. During the full closures, there will be bankmen on the towpath to warn anyone approaching the obstruction. Outside those hours (i.e. between 18:00 and 08:00), the river will be restricted to 50% of its width. There was some miscommunication around the provision of bankmen at night in the original communications, but the contractors have now confirmed that they will also be present between the hours of 06:00 - 08:00 and 18:00 - 21:00 to assist with traffic passing through the obstruction.
> >
> > If you wish to row outside the hours of 08:00 - 18:00, crews heading downstream in particular will have very little view of what is coming upstream until the last second, so please proceed slowly and cautiously at all times, and utilise the better viewpoint of the bankmen and your bank parties to get through safely. The towpath will remain open throughout these works, so any colleges with training camps this week should be able to land upstream of the booms across the river and walk their boat around the obstruction. Please be prepared for the challenge of returning the boat to the water from the high banks on the long reach though.
> >
> > At the end of the works on Friday 4th October, the pontoon will be moved to be moored at the Pike & Eel carpark, where it will remain until Monday 7th October. I've been told that we can expect to learn more tomorrow (Monday 30th Sept) about what will be happening during the W/C 7th October, so expect more news from me in the next few days. For now, if you avoid planning senior outings for the 7th and 8th October, you might be able to avoid some disappointment.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> > Conor
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From flag at cucbc.org  Thu Oct 17 06:39:13 2019
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 07:39:13 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag
Message-ID: <E1iKzRJ-000AIo-L1@sr1.cucbc.org>

The flag is Yellow.

Boating is restricted to University crews, first VIIIs, men's crews in the top 2 divisions of the May Bumps and women's crews in the top division of the May Bumps as well as first fours and tub pairs. Members of crews permitted to boat under a Yellow Flag may do so in fours or small boats (i.e. single and double sculls and pairs) with the express permission of the Club Captain and/or Boatman.

Outlook: Fog. Sorry it???s late; we hadn???t anticipated it from the forecast. Lights are essential.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Thu Oct 17 08:27:53 2019
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:27:53 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag
Message-ID: <E1iL18T-000CUF-4D@sr1.cucbc.org>

The flag is Green.

There are no restrictions on which crews may boat.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Wed Oct 23 05:42:58 2019
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 06:42:58 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag
Message-ID: <E1iN9QA-0004RQ-Sx@sr1.cucbc.org>

The flag is Green.

There are no restrictions on which crews may boat.

Outlook: There is patchy fog all down the river. Lights MUST be fitted. 


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Sat Oct 26 07:55:35 2019
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 08:55:35 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag
Message-ID: <E1iOGv9-000Cqq-Rd@sr1.cucbc.org>

The flag is Yellow.

Boating is restricted to University crews, first VIIIs, men's crews in the top 2 divisions of the May Bumps and women's crews in the top division of the May Bumps as well as first fours and tub pairs. Members of crews permitted to boat under a Yellow Flag may do so in fours or small boats (i.e. single and double sculls and pairs) with the express permission of the Club Captain and/or Boatman.

Outlook: High winds. Looks likely to remain yellow for most of the day, but it might improve around 3-4pm.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Sat Oct 26 14:39:48 2019
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 15:39:48 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag
Message-ID: <E1iONEK-0003py-48@sr1.cucbc.org>

The flag is Green.

There are no restrictions on which crews may boat.

Outlook: Winds have died down, although there is still some tailwind along riverside for crews heading downstream (out of town). It is not a good day for the first or second outing of a novice cox.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Mon Oct 28 06:11:37 2019
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:11:37 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag
Message-ID: <E1iOyFd-000Fij-FW@sr1.cucbc.org>

The flag is Yellow.

Boating is restricted to University crews, first VIIIs, men's crews in the top 2 divisions of the May Bumps and women's crews in the top division of the May Bumps as well as first fours and tub pairs. Members of crews permitted to boat under a Yellow Flag may do so in fours or small boats (i.e. single and double sculls and pairs) with the express permission of the Club Captain and/or Boatman.

Outlook: Fog on reach. All crews must carry lights. Flag will be reassessed before 7.30.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Mon Oct 28 07:19:23 2019
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:19:23 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag
Message-ID: <E1iOzJD-0000Gh-Uj@sr1.cucbc.org>

The flag is Yellow.

Boating is restricted to University crews, first VIIIs, men's crews in the top 2 divisions of the May Bumps and women's crews in the top division of the May Bumps as well as first fours and tub pairs. Members of crews permitted to boat under a Yellow Flag may do so in fours or small boats (i.e. single and double sculls and pairs) with the express permission of the Club Captain and/or Boatman.

Outlook: Still very foggy. All crews must carry lights. Commiserations to anyone who was hoping to see a beautiful sunrise.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Mon Oct 28 09:15:17 2019
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:15:17 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag
Message-ID: <E1iP17N-0002eE-40@sr1.cucbc.org>

The flag is Green.

There are no restrictions on which crews may boat.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Tue Oct 29 06:42:03 2019
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 06:42:03 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag
Message-ID: <E1iPLCd-0002EQ-83@sr1.cucbc.org>

The flag is Green.

There are no restrictions on which crews may boat.

Outlook: A wee bit foggy. All crews must carry lights.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Tue Oct 29 07:09:29 2019
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 07:09:29 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Yellow Flag
Message-ID: <E1iPLdB-0002kF-Hp@sr1.cucbc.org>

The flag is Yellow.

Boating is restricted to University crews, first VIIIs, men's crews in the top 2 divisions of the May Bumps and women's crews in the top division of the May Bumps as well as first fours and tub pairs. Members of crews permitted to boat under a Yellow Flag may do so in fours or small boats (i.e. single and double sculls and pairs) with the express permission of the Club Captain and/or Boatman.

Outlook: Fog is getting worse, no novices.


The CUCBC Committee




From flag at cucbc.org  Tue Oct 29 07:57:55 2019
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 07:57:55 +0000
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Green Flag
Message-ID: <E1iPMO3-0003jm-6K@sr1.cucbc.org>

The flag is Green.

There are no restrictions on which crews may boat.


The CUCBC Committee