We are delighted to welcome the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society aboard for our first available public sailing of 2010. The first group will depart from Gridiron Pontoon at 1030 to view the progress of the PS Ryde removal program. This will be an emotional trip for many as so much hard work has gone into trying to save this vessel over the years.
Passengers can find the pontoon by entering Red Funnel's East Cowes marshaling yard and walking down the passageway at the chain ferry end of the site. Please be aware that instructions have been issued to the organiser not to allow any person access to the pontoon until given instructions by a member of the crew.
We very much look forward to seeing you all!
The Skip
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
2010 Timetable Available Now
I am happy to say that the majority of the 2010 timetable is now available at: www.medinamonarch.co.uk
Do make a point of coming to join us this year-if the weather boffins are correct about this summer...it will be a cracking time to get out on the water here on the Isle of Wight!
Do make a point of coming to join us this year-if the weather boffins are correct about this summer...it will be a cracking time to get out on the water here on the Isle of Wight!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
2010....The New Season Cometh!!
What a winter it has been!!!! I can report that there has been no painting, frenetic activity or maintenance achieved on the boat, apart from pumping out the bilges and clearing snow from the decks....at the end of the day what else could have been done!
Not only has the dreadful weather stopped any meaningful work on the boat, but it has also crippled me. Yes...I slipped on the ice like an old lady and have broken my arm. Could someone who drives up and down a river on an eccentric little paddle steamer enjoy an everyday, simple fracture? Not on your Nelly!! I have snapped the top bone in my arm (Humerus) and very nearly had to go and have, what sounded like, horrendously draconian and painful surgery! Thankfully for me, I have cheated the surgeons knife and live to tell the tale.
Over the next few weeks, we are determined to get the mahogany foredeck laid and install the new boiler feed pump which will further remove our reliance on the auxiliary layshaft (seen at 90 degrees to the crankshaft). Other than that, it is boiler test time again soon and once complete and fully certified for another years steaming will will get on with what we do best and get the old girl chugging along again.
Happy New Year!!
The Skip
Not only has the dreadful weather stopped any meaningful work on the boat, but it has also crippled me. Yes...I slipped on the ice like an old lady and have broken my arm. Could someone who drives up and down a river on an eccentric little paddle steamer enjoy an everyday, simple fracture? Not on your Nelly!! I have snapped the top bone in my arm (Humerus) and very nearly had to go and have, what sounded like, horrendously draconian and painful surgery! Thankfully for me, I have cheated the surgeons knife and live to tell the tale.
Over the next few weeks, we are determined to get the mahogany foredeck laid and install the new boiler feed pump which will further remove our reliance on the auxiliary layshaft (seen at 90 degrees to the crankshaft). Other than that, it is boiler test time again soon and once complete and fully certified for another years steaming will will get on with what we do best and get the old girl chugging along again.
Happy New Year!!
The Skip
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