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Ships Log: a selection of boat trip photos and comments aboard M.V.Evensong from our passengers.
Date: 17th July 2014
Passengers: Sarah and Dave
Boat trip: Saltford to Bath return
Weather: moderate to bright
What our passengers said:
" Thank you and Tim so much, it was a magical relaxing evening, which we both loved. "
Date: 18th July 2014
Passengers: Jordan and Kat
Boat trip: Saltford to Bath return
Weather: bright and calm
What our passengers said:
"Jodan loved the experience ...was so calm and chilled and smiling...and would be interested in the fishing side of things too." - Karen, National Autistic Society (NAS)
Date: 19th July 2014
Passengers: Family from Chepstow
Boat trip: Saltford to Newbridge Bath and back
Weather: Dull with showers
What our passengers said:
"Thanks for the boat trip, we had not planned this but it was a lovely surprise" - a non booked pickup from the Riverside Pub.
Date: 22nd July 2014
Passengers: Four students from the Jolly Sailor
Boat trip: Jolly Sailor to the Riverside Lock and back
Weather: Bright moon and calm
What our passengers said:
"Evening sailing was wicked - we could use our IPOD and have our own tunes!"
Date: 23rd July 2014
Passengers: Siena,Udi, Micky,Tee.
Boat trip: Saltford to Pultney Wier
Weather: bright and sunny
What our passengers said:
"What an amazing expierence. Tim is a fantastic teacher and so patient with the kids. A once in lifetime "must see" view of Pultney Wier - breathtaking! Thank you so much!"
Date: 4th August 2014
Passengers: Lawrence, Zena, and Eric (age 6)
Boat trip: Saltford to Boat House and back
Weather: sunny spells and windy
What our passengers said:
"Excellent - lovely boat trip and Tim went out of his way to ensure we all had a wonderful time - Eric will be talking about it for weeks!"
Date: 7th August 2014
Passengers: Toni, Duncan and Destiny Mai (9 months old)
Boat trip: Saltford to Pultney Wier
Weather: sunny spells, rainy, changable
What our passengers said:
"Destiny loved it and kept ringing the ships's bell! We enjoyed steering the boat."
Date: 10th August 2014
Passengers: Rosa Lee and Alex
Boat trip: Saltford to Pultney Wier, a break at Bath and back
Weather: sunny spells, rainy, changable and windy
What our passengers said:
"Had a fantastic day, sailed from Saltford to Bath and even had a bit of time for retail therapy before sailing back! Thank you very much for completing the perfect post wedding break - Amazing!"
Date: 22nd August 2014
Passengers: Brian, Louise, Frankie, Ryan, plus dogs Chooey and Polar from Essex
Boat trip: a pick up from the railings and disabled access up to Pultney Wier and around Bath Bottom Lock
Weather: bright and calm
What our passengers said:
"Wonderful boat trip with a very helpful and charming skipper! Many thanks and very much appreciated"
Date: 25th August 2014
Passengers: Family from Bristol
Boat trip: a pick up from the Riverside Pub and up to the cycle track bridge and back.
Weather: bright and calm
What our passengers said:
"Great fun and hope to see you again!"
Date: August Bank Holiday 2014!
A traditional UK Bank Holiday.
Date: 2nd September 2014
Passengers: 3 passengers from Warmley
Boat trip: From the Riverside Pub up to Pultney Wier and back.
Weather: warm sunny spells and rain
What our passengers said:
"Relaxing afternoon and good to chill out on the water"
Date: 29th August 2014
Passengers: Hilary and Alan and Henry
Boat trip: From the Riverside Pub down through Saltford to Swineford and back.
Weather: very heavy rain
What our passengers said:
"Thanks for the long afternoon - catching a fish and steering!"
Date: 5th September 2014
Passengers: Christine, Sue and Harley the Dog
Boat trip: From the Riverside Pub up the river to Newbridge lock and back.
Weather: fair and calm and a warm afternoon.
What our passengers said:
"Stress busting boat trip, lovely colours on the trees and a special way to enjoy the changing season, many thanks"
Date: 12th September 2014
Passengers: Louise and David from Bristol
Boat trip: From the Riverside Pub up through the lock to Bath, and return
Weather: fine and clear
What our passengers said:
"Thanks for a fantastic, relaxing, fun and informative afternoon. We had such a good time on the river - and you were great company too!"
Date: 18th September 2014
Passengers: Ayana from Shaftsbury
Boat trip: From the Riverside Pub up through the lock to Bath, and return
Weather: overcast at times but no rain.
What our passengers said:
"I really enjoyed steering the boat and seeing Pultney Bridge and the Wier from the River level. I took some great photos!"
Date: 25th September 2014
Passengers: Jamie and Jade and Jason
Boat trip: From the Riverside Pub up to the Boat House - anchored by the bank for tea and coffee.
Weather: sunny and cold
What our passengers said:
"Weather was sunny but the river was really cold! Enjoyed sitting up the front and doing the fishing!"
Date: 3rd July 2015
Passengers: Becky from Bath.
Boat trip: From the Riverside Pub up to the Boat House - a relaxing few hours straight from work, what a great way to destress!
Weather: Warm and bright.
What our passengers said:
"A lovelly way to relax straight from work".
Date: 10th July 2015
Passengers: Newbridge bridge Bath.
Boat trip: To Bath and back to Saltford at 11.am
Weather: Warm and bright.
What our passengers said:
"The light on the river this morning was just right for taking perfect photos".
Date: 24th July 2015
Passengers: Manny the Viking
Boat trip: From the riverside pub towards Bristol.
Weather: Overcast, chilly
What our passengers said:
"I enjoyed learning to steer the boat and dad had a go too".
Date: 25th July 2015
Passengers: Theo
Boat trip: Riverside Pub to Newbridge and back.
Weather: Warm and windy.
What our passengers said:
"wicked day out with family friends".
Date: 26th July 2015
Passengers: Happy 70th birthday
Boat trip: From Riverside Pub to the Jolly Sailor Pub at Saltford and back.
Weather: cold and bright.
What our passengers said:
"Dad had a brilliant 70th Birthday - thank you very much".
Date: 29th July 2015
Passengers: 3 passengers picked up from the Jolly Sailor.
Boat trip: From the Riverside Pub up to Boathouse Pub and back
Weather: sunny and warm.
What our passengers said:
"Ahoy there - Thanks for a great Cruise up the river ".
A none booked pickup we hadn't planned but we all still had a brilliant time.
Date: July 2015
Passengers: Mother, Daughter and Grandaughter.
Boat trip: From the Riverside Pub up to Bath and back.
Weather: Warm, sunny and Bright.
What our passengers said:
"We had a lovelly time on the river and felt very safe".
Date: July 2015
Passengers: Birthday Celebration.
Boat trip: From the Riverside Pub up to the Boat House and back.
Weather: Warm and bright. lovelly day no wind.
What our passengers said:
"The Ice bucket came in handy for our chilled champagne, a great way to celebrate- thank you very much".
Date: July 2015
Passengers: Medical Sisters from the B.R.I Bristol
Boat trip: From the Riverside Pub up to the Boat House.
Weather: Warm and bright.
What our passengers said:
"We picked up the boat trip from the Riverside Pub. We had not booked this trip so it was a lovelly surprise on a lovelly sunny afternoon".
Date: August 2015
Passengers: Students from Bath.
Boat trip: From Pultney weir to Newbridge and back.
Weather: Warm and bright.
What our passengers said:
"A nice change of scenery. It was good to cruise with our friends from vietnam and we all enjoyed the new experience".
Date: August 2015
Passengers: Saltford Lads
Boat trip: From the Riverside Pub up to the Boat House
Weather: Warm and bright but windy.
What our passengers said:
"Good old times with a mate and a nice cold pint on the river".
Date: Febuary 2016
Passengers: From Bath
Boat trip: Canoe hire
Weather: Cold but bright
What our passengers said:
"Thank you for letting us hire canoe's for three people, lifejackets and paddles, we had a great afternoon splashing around on the river".
Date: March 2016
Passengers: Young family from Stroud
Boat trip: From Saltford to Newbridge lock and back
Weather: Pooring down with rain and windy
What our passengers said:
"Dispite the terrible weather we had a great day on the boat to celebrate".
Date: April 2016
Passengers: Family from Bristol with the ships dog
Boat trip: From Saltford to Bath Weir and back
Weather: Sunny but cold
What our passengers said:
"Looking forward to another trip soon!".
Date: April 2016
Passengers: French family
Boat trip: From Saltford to Newbridge
Weather: Sunny with little wind
What our passengers said:
"We sailed up the river, went canoeing then had a packed lunch on the riverside, great day out and would recomend to anybody!!".
Date: April 2016
Passengers: French family
Boat trip: From Saltford to Newbridge
Weather: Sunny with little wind
What our passengers said:
"We moored up in a space on the bank of the river and jumped to shore for a picknick, we all tried steering the boat on the way home and i really enjoyed my day out!".
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