CBR Canberra January 2018 Meet Up - on the lake!

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We know that the Sydneysiders meet at the Riverview, the Westralians meet at the Sail and Anchor but the Canberrans are going one better, we will be on the water ...

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When: Saturday 13th January 2018, 3:45pm for a 4:00pm launch (please don't be late)
Where: GoBoat Canberra, Wharf 2, Trevillian Quay, Kingston ACT. Google Maps Reference
What to bring: Food, drink, sunscreen etc for the hour on the lake.
Afterwards: On our return at 5:00pm we will adjourn to one of the pubs / cafes by the waterfront.

Confirmed are:
@lerenau
@Ferret619
@mark123abc0
@Mark1966

We have space for up to eight people on the boat so others are more than welcome to join us - I will need to have details beforehand however to ensure a place is available.

Other Canberrans, locals like @stillshunter, people with a connection like @Pbgoose, previous guests like @tullfan or @borked, our head honcho @Monsta_AU or indeed any P&C member is welcome - but first in best dressed for those four other spots!
 
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@Mark1966 brilliant idea and fun day ahead.

Isn't there a policy not to have the executive all together on a single transport vessel, incase of a major incident? God forbid that the boat goes down taking the whole P&C admin team with it :(

Actually very interested in popping down for a Canberra Meetup as a great crew down there (pun).
Won't know until early next week. So get in fast Gents. ;)
 
RustyBlade said:
Isn't there a policy not to have the executive all together on a single transport vessel, incase of a major incident? God forbid that the boat goes down taking the whole P&C admin team with it :(
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It is the policy of the administration not to comment in regards to "on-water matters".
 
RustyBlade said:
@Mark1966 brilliant idea and fun day ahead.

Isn't there a policy not to have the executive all together on a single transport vessel, incase of a major incident? God forbid that the boat goes down taking the whole P&C admin team with it :(
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We have @Drubbing as our 'off-site' backup, well, WA based, that is close to offsite ;)

Actually very interested in popping down for a Canberra Meetup as a great crew down there (pun).
Won't know until early next week. So get in fast Gents. ;)
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You would be more than welcome!
 
the_shaving_sailor said:
I unfortunately will not be able to attend due to prior family engagements but I’ll be there in spirit.

Have a rum on the “high Canberrian seas” for me
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Seems not :(

'We want you to have a safe and fun experience, so only bring a reasonable quantity of alcohol. This means:
  • One bottle of wine per two persons; or
  • Two bottles or cans of pre-mixed spirits, beer or cider per person, and
  • No straight spirits are permitted'
So no rum ration for the crew :(
 
todras said:
I'm sure people don't need to be taking straight spirits if you are only going out on the water for an hour or two even if it is the ACT.....surely...:cautious:
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Canberra, a place where space is closer to it than the ocean... or civilisation!
 
todras said:
I'm sure people don't need to be taking straight spirits if you are only going out on the water for an hour or two even if it is the ACT.....surely...:cautious:
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I thought this was a sailor's right?

Can you give a ruling @the_shaving_sailor? Are all the crew entitled to a rum ration?
 
Sadly my good sir that tradition is done and dusted.

The last ever run ration was issued on Friday the 31st July 1970......Black Friday
:,(

Now it’s 2 cans of beer, per day, perhaps

Captain has to approve a beer issue and even then we have to pay for it. Limited to two cans of full strength beer or premix and only if your not going on watch.

:,(
 
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the_shaving_sailor said:
Sadly my good sir that tradition is done and dusted.

The last ever run ration was issued on Friday the 31st July 1970......Black Friday
:,(
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the_shaving_sailor said:
Now it’s 2 cans of beer, per day, perhaps

Captain has to approve a beer issue and even then we have to pay for it. Limited to two cans of full strength beer or premix and only if your not going on watch.

:,(
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Sad day indeed - a couple of cans of beer is just not the same!

Seems I might have little joy arguing with GoBoat then :(
 
the_shaving_sailor said:
the two cans aren't guaranteed either! I've done six month deployments and only seen one beer issue.
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Well next time I see you I will buy you one as a grateful citizen :)
 
Annnd here floweth the itchy green pants....
 
My Captain has spoken and I'll be scrubbing the decks of her ship that weekend.
Nevermind I am determined to get to Canberra for a sneaky beer this year, it will happen. Enjoy your rum rations without me.
 
OK folks, posting again as a reminder as this is TOMORROW!-

When: Saturday 13th January 2018, 3:45pm for a 4:00pm launch (please don't be late)
Where: GoBoat Canberra, Wharf 2, Trevillian Quay, Kingston ACT. Google Maps Reference
What to bring: Food, drink, sunscreen etc for the hour on the lake.
Afterwards: On our return at 5:00pm we will adjourn to one of the pubs / cafes by the waterfront.

Confirmed are:
@lerenau
@Ferret619
@mark123abc0
@Mark1966

We have space for up to eight people on the boat so others are more than welcome to join us - I will need to have details beforehand however to ensure a place is available.

Other Canberrans, locals like @stillshunter, people with a connection like @Pbgoose, previous guests like @tullfan or @borked, our head honcho @Monsta_AU or indeed any P&C member is welcome - but first in best dressed for those four other spots!
 
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