QDJ Rehearsal
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Brayman
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Sorry this video doesn't exist !!
No Regrets
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Works for me!
apollo
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Yeah, the gangs all there, except Louis perhaps they forgot to tell him...
oldgit
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Really nice to see a representative selection of boats and owners from all over the UK and not just a self selecting collection of Thames boats and owners from certain Thames clubs. 
Brayman
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works for me - this morning!
boatone
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Couldn't see any NB's but I did notice a Hardy 27 in there somewhere !
Video Clip on the BBC News website (further down the page) about the launching of the Royal Rowbarge at Isleworth.
Anyone know what this is ? Looks like an offset prop !
Video Clip on the BBC News website (further down the page) about the launching of the Royal Rowbarge at Isleworth.
Anyone know what this is ? Looks like an offset prop !
oldgit
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Saildrive!
boatone
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I though that at first but it wouldn't be much cop as a propulsion unit for a boat that size, would it?
I'm now wondering if its a rather meaty speed log impeller so that they know when they're rowing fast enough for Her Maj to do a little water ski-ing !
No Regrets
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Couldn't see any NB's but I did notice a Hardy 27 in there somewhere !
Video Clip on the BBC News website (further down the page) about the launching of the Royal Rowbarge at Isleworth.
Anyone know what this is ? Looks like an offset prop !
Thats a Sailing boat rudder.
It makes the boat go left, then right, then left then right...
oldgit
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I though that at first but it wouldn't be much cop as a propulsion unit for a boat that size, would it?
I'm now wondering if its a rather meaty speed log impeller so that they know when they're rowing fast enough for Her Maj to do a little water ski-ing !
Pretty certain thats more than big enough to push that boat along
Brayman
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The boat has two electric engines as a fall back in case the rowers get tired. It is going down to Greenwich in the next few days for the naming ceremony by Her Maj, it will be interesting to see under what means it gets there
boatone
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You beat me to it !
However, I can reveal that it also has a bow thruster !
However, I can reveal that it also has a bow thruster !
Chris_d
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Earlier coverage showed the same folding prop on the other side as well, a twin screw rowing boat no less.
boatone
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Imperial One
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So with all that hidden "power" one has to wonder why they are Stopping the tide on the day? Not sure how long they will stop it for but this is what has been told to us on Imperial Wharf.
teddington_lock
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Because there is about 500 rowing boats involved , 99% of which i suspect have no 'hidden power'
Barrier is using that date for it's full annual closure , there will be no tide that day.
Should make it a lot safer for all involved
Barrier is using that date for it's full annual closure , there will be no tide that day.
Should make it a lot safer for all involved
boatone
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neale
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I guess it also makes it just a little bit easier to keep any undesirables from making a nuisance of themselves.
No Regrets
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Apparently it's so they can test the barrier as it's a unique opportunity to close the area down!
Sounds fair.
Sounds fair.