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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. | ||
==== 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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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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+ | === Solar === | ||
+ | We used solar panels on the river to cover our (small) power requirements. | ||
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+ | We used a small solar panel, 25 x 35 cm (wattage unknown!) to recharge our batteries: phones, GoPro camera, SLR, AA batteries, etc. We found that the Inca charger (will find link) worked really well and enabled us to charge all these things easily. | ||
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+ | We also used small rechargeable lights / USB chargers (link to follow) which were great in the evening as the light ws diffuse and they could also be used to " | ||
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+ | Foe the Danube we have been looking at a larger solar system. We need to have a working anchor light each night. So battery capacity of around 10 hours with 10-20 watts (0.8-1.6 Ampere), i.e. 8 - 16 Ah. | ||
+ | Offer of Lithium-Ion batteries, 9 Ah capacity, looks good, but there are few solar charging modules available on the market. The only one seems to be: | ||
+ | [[http:// | ||
+ | charging systems for lead acid batteries are more easily found, even from [[http:// | ||
=== Fringe parade: === | === Fringe parade: === | ||
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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 | ||
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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, |
* 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:// |