The Great River Race 2014 Saturday 27th September
Last Year's Results:-
Ladies Team - Wise Chicks 2nd Place in Ready or Knot
Mixed Team - Wise Guys 3rd Place in Oarsome

Early Bird Entry Fees before 12th May, Closing Date 1st September
(Entry Not Valid until complete)

Fees:-
Adult Crew Early £48  (Standard £55)
Bus Ticket          £12  (Leaves 7.30am)
Towage              £75
Total Per Person  £72.50

Shandon House Hotel (All rooms have been provisionally reserved)
3 x Ensuite Single @ £60 per night
1 x Ensuite Twin   @ £80 per night
2 x Ensuite Twin/Triple @ £80 or £100
6 x Ensuite Double@ £80 per night
9 x Basic Single    @ £40 per night
(We will be staying Friday & Saturday night)

Also available for those wanting a treat: The Richmond Hill Hotel
Double Room @ £206.40 for 2 nights (breakfast would be an extra £12.75 per person)
You would be responsible for booking this hotel yourself, a few members stayed here last year and said it was very nice!

Another option....Camping!!
1 x Night                        @ £10
Friday Night BBQ & Band @ £11
Breakfast Cooked            @ £4.50

Towing:-
I have included the cost of Tow-down Service, this is for the boats to be transported from Ham & Richmond ready for the start of the race. Boats must be launched by 6pm on Friday.  We will be requiring towers to drive the boats down to London ready for this service, if you could let us know if you are willing/able/interested in this.

Last year we all chipped in to cover petrol/bridge tolls for drivers.

A Minibus has been booked for the weekend, we will be covered for up to 2 drivers who must be licenced for D1E. Poor Mark did all the driving last year, do we have any volunteers for this year?? Minibus can be collected Thursday evening ready for an early start Friday and returned Sunday evening (using their drop off service) or Monday morning.

Minibus Hire (£70 per day)   £280
Fuel (Last years price)         £103.05
Parking                              £10
Bridge Toll                          £12.40
With the other drivers costs all split 24 ways, last year we all paid £33.55 each (This is just to give you and idea and will not be the actual cost)

Passenger boat/Booze Cruise!!
Now for members not rowing and family or friends accompanying rowers, there is an alternative way to enjoy the Thames River Race, All Aboard...The Viscount!!
Follow the race leaving Masthouse Terrace pier at 12.00, boarding starts at 11.30, there is a licensed bar and light lunches available on-board. You will be responsible for booking this trip and travelling to from the boat yourself, more information will be available on the Great River Race website:  http://www.greatriverrace.co.uk/services.php#boat

Sorry message was so long (looks like one of Andy's), but I think I have covered everything for now, again please let us know your interest in Rowing/Towing/Driving and if you know which accommodation you would prefer!!! 

Nice one NIkki 

I don't mind driving the minibus if needed!

Well done Nikki, great work.

I should be ok to Tow.

Well done Nikki! Really looking forward to it.  Hopefully my big sister Elaine and her family will be along route somewhere to cheer us on. 

I'm up for this.  I've got a D1E licence, and am happy to drive the bus.

Ive just realised my self and Diane will be on our way to Cuba so won't be able to take part

Can i be on the maybe list as well please 

Caroline- i'll probsbly have the same thing