On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 9:08 PM, Captain Beeky
<[email protected]>wrote:

> This is notice of an embryonic notion for a flotilla cruise in and
> around the Manchester area in a couple of years time.
>
> I know there are potential problems to be overcome and I'm only
> seeking expressions of interest at this very early stage, before
> making any attempt at an itinerary.
>
> The specific MSC conditions are not over arduous. Following extracted
> from http://www.shipcanal.co.uk/marine-msc/notices.htm
>
> Please note for every transit made on the Manchester Ship Canal by
> Pleasure
> Craft the following four conditions must be complied with:-
> 1. Completed Application Form with the Certificate of Seaworthiness
> section
> completed by a surveyor from our approved list or a surveyor who has
> the Qualifications stated on the Form.
> 2. Copy of Craft Insurance.
> 3. Transit Fee (Payment by Cheque Only).
> 4. Mobile Phone Number during Canal Transit(VHF Equipment Adventageous).
> All the above paperwork must be received at the Harbour Master’s
> Offices at
> Eastham, at least 48 hours before the planned canal transit.
>
> Let me know  . . . .
>

Anne and I would be mildly interested, depending upon time of year, etc.  We
would be willing to crew for a boat having space, as lack of a boat [and an
English bank account] would be a serious hindrance to the four conditions
you outline.  I shall watch this thread with interest.

--
Phil & Anne Irons
Sydney, Nova Scotia


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