Friday

A few people braved the conditions. After the violent thunder storm, it was only the real enthusiasts turned out for Round the Bridges. Beth, Shob, Rex, Alison, Norman & Tom started off, while Tadek & Zyggy paddled to the Toll Bridge before returning to join in. The river was full of debris & flowing fast. The new "cruising hotel" that has joined the Nottingham Princess, throws up a large wash & that just added to the general hazards. Beth seemed to enjoy it all, except for the weed that kept building up. Norman decided that discretion was the better part of valour & used a Trimmer, while Alison resorted to swimming at the downstream turn. However, she was the only one who managed a PB at 7:18. In view of the conditions, it won't be long before she is sub 7 minutes.