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====== Control of the Commons ====== | ====== Control of the Commons ====== | ||
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* Project description: | * Project description: | ||
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===== Working Notes for three Journeys ===== | ===== Working Notes for three Journeys ===== | ||
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These working notes are for those interested in supporting the project or who are involved. Feel free to add, edit, extend and assist. | These working notes are for those interested in supporting the project or who are involved. Feel free to add, edit, extend and assist. | ||
+ | They are ongoing and will be updated as we move into phase 2. | ||
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+ | === Solar Panels on the river === | ||
+ | We used a small solar panel, 25 x 35 cm (wattage unknown!) to recharge our batteries: phones, GoProcamera, | ||
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+ | We also used small rechargable lights / USB chargers (link to follow) which were great in the evening as the light ws diffuse and they could also be used to " | ||
==== Murray River ==== | ==== Murray River ==== | ||
The Murray river will involve the second construction of a vessel and the first journey. The construction will happen in Port Adelaide, transport to the launching place will be from our support team. | The Murray river will involve the second construction of a vessel and the first journey. The construction will happen in Port Adelaide, transport to the launching place will be from our support team. | ||
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+ | One question that remains very open is our expected speed along the river. Which is closely dependent upon the water speed. On one extreme we have: | ||
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+ | "With the exception of Weir 6, Murtho, the weir pool of each storage extends to the storage upstream. Therefore, the River Murray between Blanchetown and Wentworth is more like a series of lakes than a lowland river, particularly when river flows are low." from http:// | ||
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+ | From the flow rate measurements, | ||
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+ | From people travelling on various European rivers, upstream as well as downstream, we have travel distances around 40 km per day. This seems too high. | ||
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+ | We experienced speeds from 0kmh, mostly around 1-1.5kmh and maximally 4kmh just from the current. | ||
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=== Dates (proposed) | === Dates (proposed) | ||
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Launching around Ned's point or Lock 9. | Launching around Ned's point or Lock 9. | ||
- | Travel is expected to be between 20 and 40 kilometers per day, based upon experiences of 2 similar projects. | + | Travel is expected to be between 20 and 40 kilometers per day, based upon experiences of 2 similar projects. |
=== Vessel: === | === Vessel: === | ||
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* Plan 2 involves using scrap rowing vessels | * Plan 2 involves using scrap rowing vessels | ||
* Plan 3 involves using some old hull and extras, as the Subak in Linz. | * Plan 3 involves using some old hull and extras, as the Subak in Linz. | ||
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Sail will be a junk rig, oars will be used and possibly a Yuloh. A tentative plan for pedal power exists - details at the beginning of January. | Sail will be a junk rig, oars will be used and possibly a Yuloh. A tentative plan for pedal power exists - details at the beginning of January. | ||
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+ | === Fringe parade: === | ||
+ | Some things to bear in mind for the Fringe parade finale on 24 Feb. | ||
+ | * All floats must not exceed 4.3m in height. This height includes the vehicle plus any parade participants on the float. | ||
+ | * The parade will only be viewed from the east side of King William Street, so you only need to decorate the front and right side of your vehicle/ | ||
+ | * There will be a DJ playing throughout the parade route. | ||
=== Supplies === | === Supplies === | ||
Things we will need: please edit as things become available. | Things we will need: please edit as things become available. | ||
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+ | Short version here, long version below: | ||
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+ | ==Tools and things we can return== | ||
+ | * power tools: saws, planes, welding gear, etc | ||
+ | * cables | ||
+ | * Handtools: saws, hammers, spanners, chisels, etc | ||
+ | * Radio or outback telephony | ||
+ | * anchor, fenders | ||
+ | * First Aid kit | ||
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+ | ==Expendables and things that will not be returned== | ||
+ | * Hull(s): dinghies, windsurfers (old, large) | ||
+ | * canvas or other cloth for sails | ||
+ | * Wood for mast (simple pole) max 450cm, and for yard | ||
+ | * bamboo for battens | ||
+ | * rope and small cord | ||
+ | * pulleys | ||
+ | * construction wood and plywood for floors, lee boards, etc | ||
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==Tools and things we can return== | ==Tools and things we can return== | ||
* circular Saw | * circular Saw | ||
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* cordless drill, drivers | * cordless drill, drivers | ||
* power sander | * power sander | ||
+ | * power plane | ||
* grinder | * grinder | ||
* welding equipment | * welding equipment | ||
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* Spanners | * Spanners | ||
* Hammers | * Hammers | ||
+ | * wood chisels | ||
+ | * plane | ||
+ | * sewing machine | ||
+ | * scissors | ||
+ | * sanding blocks | ||
+ | * Camping equipment: flies, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping mats, hammocks, cooking gear | ||
+ | * Radio or outback telephony | ||
+ | * Storage battery and Inverter (12V DC to 220V AC) | ||
+ | * waterproof camera | ||
+ | * anchor | ||
+ | * First Aid kit | ||
+ | * fenders | ||
+ | * bicycle | ||
+ | * Bike-powered power supply (Greer brings this) | ||
==Expendables and things that will not be returned== | ==Expendables and things that will not be returned== | ||
* Hull(s): dinghies, windsurfers (old, large) | * Hull(s): dinghies, windsurfers (old, large) | ||
- | * canvas or other sailcloth | + | * canvas or other cloth for sails |
* Wood for mast (simple pole) max 450cm, and for yard | * Wood for mast (simple pole) max 450cm, and for yard | ||
* bamboo for battens | * bamboo for battens | ||
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* ropes for rigging | * ropes for rigging | ||
* flat strapping | * flat strapping | ||
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+ | * all that stuff you just might need.... | ||
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The following people have registered interest. Contact coc (at) timesup.org if you would like to join in for building or (part of) the journey. | The following people have registered interest. Contact coc (at) timesup.org if you would like to join in for building or (part of) the journey. | ||
- | * Greer Allen: journey, bikes, adventure, | + | * Greer Allen: journey, bikes, adventure, |
- | * Pix : Bike drive for Parade | + | * Simon and Pix : Bike drive for Parade |
- | * Simon: Bike drive for Parade | + | * Deb Shaw: parade wrangling |
- | * Cobi Smith: | + | * Cobi Smith: |
* Tim X: journey | * Tim X: journey | ||
- | * Tim Boykett: journey, boats, | + | * Tim Boykett: journey, boats, |
- | * Pippa Buchanan: journey, friendship and kinship, | + | * Pippa Buchanan: journey, friendship and kinship, |
* David Boykett: boat builder (tentative) | * David Boykett: boat builder (tentative) | ||
- | * Andreas Strauss: journey, pedal drive (tentative) | + | * Andreas Strauss: journey, pedal drive (tentative) |
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+ | ==== Potential collaborators in towns on the river? ==== | ||
+ | * McCormick Centre for the Environment in Renmark: | ||
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+ | * Country Arts in Murray Bridge: | ||
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+ | * Wherever suits | ||
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+ | * Link with Just Add Water - Fringe in Goolwa? | ||
+ | http:// | ||