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3 MALTBYS IN A BOAT

On 19th June, we completed our venture to row and sail the navigable length of the River Thames in our scow, Gannet Ripple, to raise funds for the RNLI Bembridge Lifeboat Station Appeal.

We went through 45 locks, dropped the mast 17 times for low bridges and raised the sail, optimistically, hundreds of times.  We were hoping to find some wind to relieve the sheer physical effort of rowing a scow but, unfortunately, it eluded us until the final day.  However, despite balmy conditions and the centreboard lever developing a large crack and having to be repaired twice, we made the Houses of Parliament in time for a photocall.

After travelling 180 miles from the navigable source in Gloucestershire and within sight of Southend and the open sea, Gannet Ripple and her exhausted crew ended their journey at Gravesend.

You can read about the journey on our very amusing on-line blog: www.scowonthethames.blogspot.com

We did this to raise funds for the RNLI Lifeboat Station at Bembridge, Isle of Wight.  This station is classified as a key station by the RNLI and covers a wide area including the Solent, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.  The current 1922 boathouse is not only too small but is crumbling at the base and needs totally rebuilding.  This will then house the new lifeboat and also will provide much improved facilities to enable the crew to achieve faster response times.  Seconds can make all the difference between life and death.

The RNLI lifeboat service receives NO funding from the UK government and depends entirely on voluntary contributions.

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Thank you for visiting our fundraising page and supporting us.

Caroline (Roe)        William Maltby        Sophie (Ross)

Many congratulations indeed, what an achievement. Donation by Sam Pilcher 18/08/09  

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Keep up the good work and a big thank you. Donation by Hilary an old Bembridge Girl. 08/08/09  

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WELL DONE SO FAR! Donation by Andrew Buchanan 05/08/09  

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Well done from all the Morgan family. Donation by Francesca Morgan 01/08/09  

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Epic Achievement Donation by Duncan Matthews 31/07/09  

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Donation by Duncan & Alexandra Byatt 22/07/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 15/07/09  

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Better late than never..... Donation by Robert Orr 12/07/09  

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Well done on that amazing achievement and all the money you've raised. Donation by Henry, Sophie, William and Katherine Boucher 09/07/09  

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Fantastic effort Donation by Ranger family 09/07/09  

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Well done Caroline and team. Great achievement Donation by The Perrys 07/07/09  

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Well done - hope you have recovered! Donation by Hopper Cavendish 05/07/09  

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Fantastic effort. Well done. Donation by Caroline Boyle 03/07/09  

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Brilliant, well done. You should be extremely proud of yourselves!! Donation by Anna and Danny Kinahan 01/07/09  

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well done! Patrick Donation by patrick crosthwaite 30/06/09  

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Rather late but better than never! Donation by David and Caroline Southesk 26/06/09  

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Well done - what an achievement! Donation by The Rouths 25/06/09  

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Well done! Matthew and Caroline x Donation by Matthew Paskin Orr 24/06/09  

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Well Done!! Donation by The Buers 23/06/09  

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Well done Sophie Donation by Gina and Dick Wallerr 23/06/09  

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Great cause. well done Donation by Conta and Mike Criswell 19/06/09  

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Looking forward to hearing ALL the stories! Good luck and lots of love. Donation by charlie and frenchie 19/06/09  

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Well done!! Donation by Clodagh Larkin 18/06/09  

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Best of luck will be thinking of you Donation by Marion & Ian 18/06/09  

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Great effort! Donation by John Thornycroft 18/06/09  

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Bon voyage et bon courage ! Donation by Roger, Mary, L,T & A L-S 17/06/09  

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Best of luck hope there's some wind soon!! Donation by Mark and Cally Wagner 16/06/09  

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Best of luck, may the sun shine (not too hot), may the wind blow (not too strong) & and hope that you won't need the wet weather gear!! Donation by Lisa & Richard Jessel 15/06/09  

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