2016 ANRC Boat Rally in Northampton: A Unique and Enjoyable Weekend for Boating Enthusiasts

2. Welcome to Northampton Boat Club, and the 2016 ANRC Boat Rally. It is a pleasure to be the host club in our 105th anniversary year, and we welcome all boating enthusiasts to join us for this very special Bank Holiday weekend. As this program illustrates we have taken a slightly different approach to the usual Rally format, but we are confident that the weekends events will be thoroughly enjoyed by all.… Malcolm Hemmings The Commodore Northampton Boat Club What is the ANRC?  The ANRC (Association of the Nene River Club) represents the interest of boaters and their families on the River Nene. The ANRC has been in existence since the early 1960’s. The ANRC is the only organisation recognised by the Environment Agency for the River Nene. We act as a forum for boaters to address a variety of issues that affect navigation and improvements, locally and regionally, on the River Nene. The ANRC meet regularly with the Environment Agency through the Nene Task Group and along with other clubs (Anglian Waters Group, The Royal Yachting Association, Association of Waterways Cruising Clubs, East Anglian Waterways Association) help influence decisions that may affect the River Nene and its users. All ANRC members are welcome to moor at an ANRC members club for up to two weeks subject to the visitors adhering to the host club terms and conditions. It is essential that you contact the Harbour master upon arrival, and collect information of the clubs procedures and available facilities. Mechanical breakdowns can be dealt with by contacting the ANRC Captain who will then contact one of the recommended marine engineers, or gain help from the nearest ANRC member club. When a Health emergency occurs and you require assistance, please refer to the RVP Map (Rendezvous Point). The ANRC Boat Watch scheme is available to all its members. Simply complete the Boat Watch form which is then entered onto the ANRC database. The information is then made available to the Police in the case of theft or damage. If you require any further information about the ANRC please contact one of the 14 Officers or representatives. All information is available on our website or Facebook page. John Brown ANRC Captain

3. CONTENTS Northampton Boat Club Pirates of the Caribbean Welcome – ANRC Contents Northampton Boat Club history Northampton Boat Club in pictures Sponsors Knots/NBC Committee Mick Cotton- Longest serving NBC member NBC Social Calendar Richard & Jennie – Food for thought Ruby plate events /Friday /Saturday program Sunday/Monday program Trials of a Pirate Map of the island Map of the island Sponsor – Bell Word search-Sponsors Sponsor Butler fuels Pirate puzzle page Sponsor/Marquee stands So you think you know your signs Sign answers/Grafton district scout band Sponsor Westone Manor Hotel Sponsor MRG/Emergency contacts Alf Newman – A passion for boating A passion for boating continued… Live Bands/Spot the difference Sponsor Honda

4. Northampton Boat Club History Excerpts from Listen to the voices in the wind This boat club was not created, but evolved, and has existed since 1911. The local population has always been drawn to this natural local facility, as we still are today. We know from photographic evidence that there was boating activity in a hand crafted Sailing vessel in 1896, although information passed through the generations indicates they initially gathered at Clifford Hill where they had a few chalets. These chalets were floated down the river on punts and erected on the current site. In 1911 negotiations resulted in the use of the main island for boating purposes, although at the time it was used to graze sheep. There was a “black bridge” at the Billing end of the island until the 1950’s, the remains of which are still visible. Weston Favell Mill (sadly demolished in1939) stood on the other island. Barges coming from the canal network, transporting goods along the Nene, shared the landing stage erected by the boaters for offloading coal for onward haulage by horse and cart. These early boaters organised themselves and rules of conduct were drawn up. The Weston Boat Club was formed. Its first big event was the participation in the Northampton celebrations of the Coronation of George V on 22 June 2011 when a procession of illuminated boats wended its way up the Nene to Beckett’s Park. The crafts in the early days consisted of canoes, punts and rowing boats. The punts were decorated with frilled canopies, and the boaters entertained themselves with large horned gramophones (no doubt wind up). As years passed the boats became more sophisticated moving on through converted pontoons, open cruisers, motor boats and cabin cruisers to narrow boats, once the work horses of the UK waterways. Apart from the few chalets that had been floated down from Clifford Hill, tents (particularly bell tents) started being used on site for members to stay overnight. In 1933 a successful camping application granted that a number of plots be made available for the erection of tents and ‘huts’. So started the age of the chalets, although it wasn’t until the late 1940’s that they began to be erected in any great number as a war had intervened. There was initially no clubhouse, although a boating shed with cycle racks was erected by the landing stage, very close to where today’s club house now stands. It’s understood that when members wanted liquid refreshment in the 1920’s and 30’s they would walk to the black bridge and across the field to the pub in Little Houghton. In later years they walked into Weston Favell village to the Bold Dragoon, which was at one time used for club committee meetings. The original boathouse/cycle shed existed, with modifications, until the 1940’s. Extensions and upgrades were made and the structure started to become more of a ‘club house’ with the word ‘pavilion’ then being used. ​ Many attempts were made to purchase the land surrounding the club, and meetings and campaigns finally resulted in the lane and boundaries of Northampton Boat Club being secured in 2003.   • This is a short excerpt of facts about NBC’s history. For a fuller version of our club history, books are on sale from the bookstall.

5. Northampton Boat Club in pictures Westone Boat Club members circa 1922 Westone Boat Club Pavilion late 1920s Westone Boat Club 1950s The sticky bun game (1930s) still played today NBC Top section early 1970 NBC 1960s (The Well is on the left of the picture) Reclaiming the island February 2016 January 2016

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8. Northampton Boat Clubs Longest serving member Mick Cotton Mick Cotton I joined Northampton boat club in 1951 when it was known as Westone boat club. It was completely different to how it is now, and we did not own the top section or the section by the lock. The gate to the club ran across the island from the main river to the back stream, and the original path and slipway were simply gravel. In 1953 the lane leading to the club, and adjoining field were being sold, and whilst the lane was acquired by the club, unfortunately the field was not. Outbid by a former club member the field even today is known as Tilley’s field. There was no electricity, and water supply to the club in the early 50s so, anyone wanting tea would need to carry water from the cottages at the top of the lane using stone containers and water carriers. Some members would also walk to Weston Favell village and obtain water from the churchyard. Some years later a club member found water on the island with a divining stick. A hole was bored, and drinking water found at 70ft. A hand pump and tank were positioned above the hole which serviced the club, and it wasn’t until some time later the water became contaminated and could no longer be used. The original clubhouse was roughly in the same area but closer to the river, and had locker rooms at one end whilst the rest of the area was for dancing. With no electricity the only lighting available came from a number of Tilley lamps. These were suspended from the ceiling and Ron Islip would go up a ladder to pump the lamps to get them lit. There was no bar at the club either, so occasionally a makeshift version was put together in the locker room. Sunday lunchtimes were normally spent in Bold Dragoon pub in Weston Favell where they served beer in a large Jug, and made beautiful Pork rolls. The clubhouse we have now is a former isolation ward from a hospital site that was being demolished in 1961 at Mereway. I purchased my first boat when I joined the club in 1951. It was a little 9ft Dinghy and cost just £9.00 in old money. As I did not have the money at the time I borrowed it from my Mum, and paid her back 10 shillings a week. How things have changed……………

10. Food for thought Jennie and Richard joined Northampton Boat Club in 2013 ‘Although we were new to boating we had endless offers of help and were made to feel part of the club from the outset. Cooking is something that we are both passionate about and we were pleased to be asked to do the catering for the laying up supper in 2015 which was very challenging but highly rewarding. This year we are planning to do some catering on a smaller scale for people to enjoy in the bar on a Sunday lunch time. With three hungry teenagers to feed, these are a few of our favourite standby recipes’: • Papas con chorizo– serves 4 • Process one large chopped onion and 200g cooking chorizo. Fry in some olive oil until cooked. • Mix with 600g mashed potato (leftover is fine). • Fry in olive oil in a large frying pan until crispy on the bottom. • Top with lots of grated Cheddar and finish off under the grill until cheese has melted and begun to brown. • Serve with bread and butter. • FB (Favourite Breakfast) • Butter a slice of toast and spread with peanut butter. • Slice a warmed cooked sausage into 3, lengthways and lay on the toast. • Add a fried egg (yolk side down and still runny). • Top with tomato ketchup. • Plums in cream – serves 4 • Cut 8 large plums in half and place in oven proof dish. Sprinkle 6 tbl spoons of caster sugar over and a little cinnamon. • Pour over 350ml of double cream. • Cook for 30 mins at 180°C. • Mango syllabub– serves 4 • Drain a 400gtin of mangoes. • Add 150g pot of natural yogurt and 150g double cream. • Process until smooth and chill.

11. RUBY PLATE EVENTS • Hammond Salver – It’s a knockout • (2 x Male 2 x Female) • THE MICK LONG MEMORIAL CUP • COMMODORES EVENT • REBECCA CUP – ILLUMINATED BOAT • ANNIVERSARY CUP – DECORATED BOAT • GRENVILLE CUP – TREASURE HUNT • NEWINGTON TROPHY – SENIOR CRUISER TRIALS • THE MICK MUMFORD CUP • ROPE THROWING (MALE/FEMALE) • ADMIRAL CUP- SENIOR NARROW BOAT TRIALS • YOUTH ENDEVOUR TROPHY-ROWING/KNOTS/QUIZ (12-16 YEARS) 17.00 hrs – BBQ 16.00 hrs – Bar opens 19.00 hrs – Disco/music/dancing FRIDAYS PROGRAM SATURDAYS PROGRAM 08.00-10.00 hrs - Breakfast 10.00 hrs Marching band Official Rally opening 11.00 hrs – ANRC Event BBQ opens Stalls open Shooting gallery Circus workshop 12.00 hrs - Bar opens Bingo – Clubhouse 13.00 hrs Bubble workshop 14.00 hrs – Ferret racing/Showing Tea/Cakes Best Kids Party time 18.00 hrs Caribbean Chicken 20.00 hrs - Accrington Stanley live band music Times are approximate and may change on the day

12. SUNDAYS PROGRAM 08.00 -10.00 hrs – Breakfast 10.30 hrs – ANRC events BBQ – opens 11.00 hrs - Archery/Shooting Picture show Clubhouse Ferrets on show/Racing Stalls open 12.00 hrs - Bar opens Jono & the Uke Dealers Commodores event Childrens Nene Olympics 13.30 hrs - Bingo/music – Marquee 15.00 hrs - Who let the dogs out (Members Dog show) Tea cakes / Clubhouse 17.00 hrs - Horse racing 18.30 hrs - Cow Pie mash 20.00 hrs - Hock n Do Barn Dance Times are approximate and may change on the day 08.00 – 10.00 hrs – Breakfast 10.00 hrs – Boat auction 11.00 hrs – ANRC events BBQ opens Picture show Clubhouse 12.00 hrs - Bar opens Dave’s Jazz band 13.00 hrs - Rally presentations 14.00 hrs - Raffle draw 14.30 hrs - Daves’s Jazz band Times are approximate and may change on the day MONDAYS PROGRAM

13. The Trials of the Pirates: During the Golden age of piracy (roughly 1700-1725), thousands of men (and a few women) took to the seas in pirate ships, attacking and looting merchant traffic from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean. Once someone joined a pirate crew, there were only a few ways out - and most of them were not pretty. Pirates could die in battle against their victims or pirate hunters, they could accept a pardon and go back to honest work, they could try to hide and blend into society or they could get captured and tried. Most of the latter were hanged after a trial. But what was a pirate trial like? Many European powers were involved in the Atlantic, but none was affected by piracy as much as the British. Most of the pirates were English, Irish, Scots or American and they tended to operate out of bases in the British Caribbean. The Royal Navy was occupied in capturing the pirates and bringing them to justice, so when they were captured they were usually tried under British law. Capturing Pirates Most of the pirates ever brought to trial were caught in action on the open seas. For example, when “Black Bart Robert’s” was cornered and defeated in 1722 by pirate hunters off of Africa, nearly all of his men were captured. Of 234 pirates taken on Roberts' two ships, 70 were blacks who were returned to slavery, 74 were acquitted, 20 were sentenced to indentured servitude, 17 were sent to a sailors' prison at Marshalsea, two were sent to England for further trials and 52 were executed….. Some other pirates who would later be tried were captured after Blackbeards final battle in Okracoke Inlet and after Stede Bonnet's last stand at the Battle of Cape fear river Sometimes, pirates on land and in towns were recognized, arrested and tried, but mainly they were captured at sea. The hanging of Stede Bonnet British. Maritime Law: Many European powers were involved in the Atlantic, but none was affected by piracy as much as the British. Most of the pirates were English, Irish, Scots or American and they tended to operate out of bases in the British Caribbean. The Royal Navy was occupied in capturing the pirates and bringing them to justice, so when they were captured they were usually tried under British law

14. Exit Boat Bins Bouncy castle Rally control Chalets Workshop Camping Toilets Children’s area Footbridge Archery Shooting gallery HONDA Elsan First Aid H slip slip CLUBHOUSE Dog show MARQUEE MARQUEE Ferret racing H

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18. PIRATE PUZZLE PAGE Down 1. THE LAST NAME OF THE FAMOUS FEMALE PIRATE 2. CACKLE FRUIT 3. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE GUN USED BY A PIRATE 6. THE NAME OF LEG IRONS ATTACHED TO THE DECK OF A SHIP 7. AN OLD SPANISH COIN 10. WHERE IS A BAD PLACE TO BE ON A PIRATE SHIP 11. WHAT IS THE DUTCH WORD FOR A PIRATE SHIP 15. THIS WAS A COMMON DISEASE OF A PIRATE 16. FAMOUS PIRATE SHIP THAT SANK IN APRIL 1717 17. THE NAME OF CAPTAIN BARBOSSA'S MONKEY Across 1. WHAT COLOUR IS THE PIRATES BEARD 4. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE GANG THAT INSPIRED DISNEYS PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 8. 6ft OR 1.8m 9. A PIRATES FAVORITE DRINK 12. WHAT IS A PIRATES DELICACY 13. A FOOL, OR SOMEONE WHO IS ALWAYS SILLY 14. A PERSON WHO CHEATS 15. WHO IS THE TRICKSTER OF THE CARIBBEAN 18. WHO IS JOLLY

19. Blackbeard It is truly ironic that very little is known with certainty about the most famous, most notorious pirate ever. Eyewitness accounts state that Blackbeard was a large, tall man with a long black beard which he braided and tied with ribbons. To add to his imposing looks, he would light cannon fuses that had been dipped in lime water or salt peter and stuff them under the edge of his hat (some say in his beard). The smoke would encircle his head and certainly give him an intimidating flair. It seems that Blackbeard rarely passed by an opportunity to build his reputation and persona as a devilish fiend, but first hand reports seem to suggest that was more of a carefully crafted tool of the trade. Most accounts suggest that he was generally kind to those who were cooperative with him but intolerant of those who were not. There is no record, however, of his murdering anyone in his plundering. The true identity of Blackbeard differs between official records, personal accounts, and fictionalized history. Edward Teach or Edward Thatch or Edward Drummond was most likely born in Bristol, England around 1680 (Although some unverifiable reports say he was from Jamaica, London, or Philadelphia). Like many other young men of his time, he probably served aboard a British privateer in the West Indies during the War of the Spanish Succession (Queen Anne's War) and chose piracy over unemployment at war's end. MARQUEE STALLS AND SHOWS

20. So you think you know your signs?

21. KNOW YOUR SIGNS 1. Danger overhead electric power lines 2. Danger Weir 3. Depth Limited 4. Width Limited 5. Headroom Limited 6. Overhead Cable 7. Weir 8. No Entry 9. Maximum Draft 10. Navigation channel width Limited 11. Height Restriction 12. Speed Limit 13. Keep to Port Side of Channel 14. Keep to Starboard Side of Channel 15. Give way to oncoming craft 16. Priority to oncoming craft 17. Keep to the Right 18. Keep to the Left 19. No Turning 20. Do not create wash 21. Sound Horn 22. Call Point 23. KMH 24. Cross channel to right 25. No overtaking 26. Do not create wash 27. Sound Horn 28. Use this radio channel 29. Move over or turn in the 31. Ferry 32. No smoking 33. Beware swimmers or divers 34. No motorised boats 35. Beware underwater obstructions 36. No anchoring 37. No personal water craft 38. Cill Maker Canal and River Trust locks 39. Caution 40. Beware strong currents 41. Refuse disposal 42. Chemical closet disposal unit 43. Mooring often with time limit 44. Winding point 45. Pump out 46. Tunnel Grafton District Scout Band

23. How many times in the program can you spot Blackbeard

24. Alf Newman – Northampton Boat Club A Passion for boating - Early days My interest of boats and the sea was noted by my parents and circa 1946. When on holiday at Hastings at age 5 years. On going to the beach, the first thing I had to do was to go and look at the boats (beach launched fishing boats). The following year (the game at Hastings) I coaxed my father into taking a boat trip (actually in a WW2 amphibious vehicle) To visit a war ship anchored off shore (believe it was a light cruiser) I apparently went everywhere that was possible on board and one or two other places, where I was not supposed to. I also had an animated conversation with a sailor who was showing off a display of small arms and other militaria and managed to coax him into giving me a small shell case as a souvenir (I still have it ) Over the following years I went on every sort of boat I could, pedalloes, row boats, canoes on various boating lakes, and the boat at Wickstead Park etc. At 12 years of age I first found the Western Mill (on a bike ride with a friend) and saw the boats there. As a reward for operating the locked gate to help a pair of working boats passing through, I was given a ride to Clifford Hill. I helped there, and then walked back to retrieve the bikes. The parents of my friend had a chalet where I spent many days swimming and boating (in an ex-RAF life raft) during the summer holidays. My first sea going experience took place on a trip to Belgium with the school, on a very rough ferry crossing (I was not sick although most of the school party were) The crossing was from Dover to Oostend. Later in time I was to make many crossings to the continent in my own boat. I visited many coastal ports/ resorts. The one which stuck in my memory was Dunkirk, still full of wartime wrecks at that time. In 1955 I went on a weeks taster visit to the royal navy base at Portsmouth (as a possible profession when I left school.) I should have been billeted on HMS Cleopatra a 5 turret light cruiser (10x5.25 inch guns) however, an admiral was staying on board and the navy thought it prudent to move our group to her sister ship HMS DIDO which lay along side (with only a skeleton crew) so a long delay while bedding/hammocks/instructors/provisions/cooks etc. were found to deal with us. An Admirals barge was tied up between the two ships (big mistake!!!) whilst a meal was being got ready (mug of tea/ mug of pea soup/ thick slice of corned beef / oiled potatoes / what passed as cabbage/ followed by spotted dick and possibly custard). We were instructed how to sling a hammock / fold stow bedding etc. By now we were ravenous and finally the meal was ready. 

25. The main parts of the meal was quite edible, the ‘pea soup’ was terrible (appeared to be ground dried peas in cold water). A unanimous decision was made and the mugs were passed down the mess table and tipped out the port hole (all over the admirals barge below). Iof we had been actually naval personnel the penalty could possibly been hanging!! We got away however with a ‘b…..g’, our teachers being included! Over the next few days we went to various training units, Fleet Airarm, diving, submarine escape, sailing etc. at the gunnery school had a go in the anti-aircraft gunnery simulator, and later actually fired a Bofors 40mm with blanks I have to add. Then onto a bigger gun (a 6in). As the biggest lad in the group I was volunteered by the instructor to load to the shell (weights about 100lbs managed it, two lads rammed it home followed by two cordite charges, the smallest lad was direct to fire it, he yanked the firing leaver, everybody ducked or scattered, nothing happened, the loads were inurt (they were not going to let us shell Pompy). At the mine warfare unit everyone crowded round a large tank of water as a model warship went over a miniature magnetic mine, which did explode drenching all those in the front (sometimes it pays tro be tall and at the back). At the torpedo unit I scored top in the test in what we had learned on torpedoes (had by chance read a very good article on torpedoes just before the trip). Decided yes I would possibly like to go into the navy. I was most interested in the engineering branch however I apparently could not do this, until I was 17 years.  On leaving school in 1956 I took an apprenticeship in motor engineering with the Derngate motor Co. (part of the Henlys group). I enjoyed what I was doing and decided not to join the Navy but wait until I was called up for the National Service and opt for Navy (would have been 3 years). In the meantime I deferred my call up until I finished my apprenticeship at 21. I was never to be called up but the lads a year older were. I received my papers and made application for navy and was looking forward to going then the call up was scrapped and I was told I was not required, so never entered the navy. Events had also overtaken the forgoing.   In 1957 I was looking at getting a motor cycle or a boat (neither of which I could afford on apprentice money) My parents were not keen on a financial help for the motor cycle but said yes to the boat.   My father knew Ron Islip/ Ted Eals and a few other NBC members and we both applied for membership. We were interviewed in the front room of Marcel Depods house in the now vanished Newland the room being about 10ft sq I t was a tight squeezed for I think 11 people. But we were accepted all within 6 weeks. Now all that was needed was a boat. To be continued..

26. DAVE Ock'n'Dough Spot 10 differences Spot 10 differences Thankyou for supporting the 2016 ANRC Rally, and we hope you have found your time with us enjoyable. Have a safe onward journey, and please feel free to visit Northampton Boat Club again. The Commodore Northampton Boat Club Weston Mill Lane -Weston Favell – Northampton- NN3 3HJ