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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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=== 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. Water currents will be important. The can be found [[here]http:// | + | Travel is expected to be between 20 and 40 kilometers per day, based upon experiences of 2 similar projects. Water currents will be important. The can be found [[here]http:// |
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=== 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== | ||
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* Camping equipment: flies, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping mats, hammocks, cooking gear | * Camping equipment: flies, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping mats, hammocks, cooking gear | ||
* Radio or outback telephony | * Radio or outback telephony | ||
+ | * Storage battery and Inverter (12V DC to 220V AC) | ||
* waterproof camera | * waterproof camera | ||
* anchor | * 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== | ||
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* Greer Allen: journey, bikes, adventure, | * Greer Allen: journey, bikes, adventure, | ||
* Simon and Pix : Bike drive for Parade (Hackerspace Adelaide) | * Simon and Pix : Bike drive for Parade (Hackerspace Adelaide) | ||
- | * Cobi Smith: journey, community contacts, adventure, | + | |
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* Tim X: journey | * Tim X: journey | ||
* Tim Boykett: journey, boats, planning (eek!) http:// | * Tim Boykett: journey, boats, planning (eek!) http:// | ||
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* Andreas Strauss: journey, pedal drive (tentative) | * Andreas Strauss: journey, pedal drive (tentative) | ||
- | ==== Potential | + | ==== Potential |
- | * McCormick Centre for the Environment in Renmark: | + | * McCormick Centre for the Environment in Renmark: |
http:// | http:// | ||
- | * Country Arts in Murray Bridge: | + | |
http:// | http:// | ||
- | * River ramble event wherever | + | |
http:// | http:// | ||
- | * Link with Just Add Water - Fringe in Goolwa? | + | |
- | http://www.rmboa.org.au/events.html | + | http://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/fringe-in-goolwa |