Nancy Belle River Trips 2016

After consulting this years tide tables a full list of Nancy Belle 2016 river trip dates has now been released.

Day	Times
Friday 29 April	09:00 - 11:00
Monday 2 May	12:30 - 14:30
Friday 13 May	09:00 - 11:00
Monday 16 May	13:00 - 15:00
Monday 30 May	10:30 - 12:30
Tuesday 31 May	12:00 - 14:00
Friday 10 June	09:30 - 11:30
Monday 13 June	11:45 - 13:45
Tuesday 14 June	12:45 - 14:45
Wednesday 15 June	13:15 - 15:15
Monday 27 June	10:15 - 12:15
Tuesday 28 June	11:00 - 13:00
Wednesday 29 June	12:15 - 14:15
Monday 11 July	10:00 - 12:00
Tuesday 12 July	10:45 - 12:45
Wednesday 13 July	11:30 - 13:30
Thursday 14 July	12:45 - 14:45
Monday 25 July	09:45 - 11:45
Tuesday 26 July	10:00 - 12:00
Wednesday 27 July	10:45 - 12:45
Thursday 28 July	12:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 9 August	09:15 - 11:15
Monday 10 August	09:45 - 11:45
Thursday 11 August	10:45 - 12:45
Friday 12 August	11:45 - 13:45
Tuesday 23 August	09:00 - 11:00
Wednesday 24 August	09:45 - 11:45
Thursday 25 August	10:30 - 12:30
Friday 26 August	11:30 - 13:30
Wednesday 7 September	09:00 - 11:00
Thursday 8 September	09:15 - 11:15
Friday 9 September	09:45 - 11:45

Starting from Cotehele Quay Shamrock’s support boat, Nancy Belle, will head up river past riverside woodlands, under the railway viaduct, past Calstock and deeper into the valley and on towards Morwellham Quay. Throughout the trip there will be a commentary on the valley’s fauna, flora and history. The trip will last approximately 2 hours. There is no cover on the boat so please dress for the weather on the day.

£15 per head (no price reductions).

Bookings and details call 01579 351346.

Now all the crew needs to do is put Nancy Belle back together, finish painting her and get her back in the water.

New Foredeck.

Greasy Mast

This week has seen the crew take advantage of the continuing fine weather and light breeze to bend on Shamrock's mainsail and staysail. First the main mast was greased, making the raising of the mainsail easier and to help protect its new coat of varnish. After raising both sails they were trimmed to Shaune's liking and then allowed to air before finally being lowered, furled (folded up) and having their respective sail covers fitted.

Early morning river mist Cotehele Quay.

Nancy Belle

Nancy Belle has been floated off, kitted out and generally prepared for the first of her river trips, before being placed on her mooring.

Dates and times of Nancy Belle River Trips.


Day	Date		Depart	Return
Mon	13th	April	12:00	14:00
Tue	14th	April	13:00	15:00
Fri	24th	April	09:30	11:30
Mon	27th	April	12:30	14:30
Mon	11th	May	10:30	12:30
Tue	12th	May	11:00	13:00
Tue	26th	May	11:30	13:30
Wed	27th	May	12:30	14:30
Mon	8th	June	10:00	12:00
Tue	9th	June	11:00	13:00
Wed	10th	June	11:30	13:30
Tue	23rd	June	10:00	12:00
Wed	24th	June	11:00	13:00
Thur	25th	June	12:00	14:00
Tue	7th	July	10:00	12:00
Wed	8th	July	11:00	13:00
Thur	9th	July	12:00	14:00
Thur	23rd	July	10:00	12:00
Thur	6th	Aug	10:00	12:00
Fri	7th	Aug	11:00	13:00
Fri	21st	Aug	10:00	12:00
Mon	24th	Aug	12:00	14:00
Thur	3rd	Sep	09:30	11:30
Fri	4th	Sep	10:30	12:30
Mon	21st	Sep	11:00	13:00
Tue	22nd	Sep	11:30	13:30

To find out more and to book ring 01579 351346.

Price: All Tickets £12

Nancy Belle River Trips 2015

On offer 26 river trips between 13 April and 24 August 2015. Starting from Cotehele Quay the Nancy Belle will head up river past riverside woodlands, under the railway viaduct, past Calstock and deeper into the valley and on towards Morwellham Quay. Throughout the trip there will be a guide telling you about the valley's fauna, flora and history. The trip will last approximately 2 hours.

Booking Essential.

To find out more and to book ring 01579 351346.
Price: All Tickets £12

Visiting Shamrock

Volunteers have now been found to open Shamrock regularly for visitors Monday to Thursday afternoons, weather permitting. Regular Sunday opening is proving a bit problematic but with luck this will soon be solved. If you are planning to visit Shamrock don't forget to check here to make sure if she is not away on one of her trips. These dates will be published when known.

Open for visitors.

Nancy Belle River Trips 2014

Due to the success of last years oversubscribed Nancy Belle river trips more are planned for this year. After consulting with the tide timetables the following dates and times have been pencilled in for 2014.

• Wed 18 June; 9.30-12.00
• Fri 4 July; 9.45-12.15
• Thurs 17 July; 9.30-12.00
• Fri 18 July; 10-12.30
• Mon 4 Aug; 10.30-1.00
• Mon 18 Aug; 11-1.30
• Tues 19 Aug; 11.30-2.00
• Tues 2 Sept; 10-12.30
• Wed 3 Sept; 11-1.30

The two hour plus trip costs £12pp and includes a pasty lunch. To book please ring 01579 352720. Trips are dependent on the weather and can be cancelled at short notice.
Any profits from the trips will go to funding Shamrock (more paint).

Shamrock Repair

The broken section of washstrake was replaced on Monday but Shaune, ever the perfectionist, was still not happy with it and spent a few days trimming it to the lines he wanted. Now all that is left is for somebody to go over the side to carve the name SHAMROCK as it's a requirement that her name is marked on each bow.