Greetings!
A river-wide survey of so-called accommodations - which include pontoons, jetties, and moorings - is under way. Owners of such riverside property have to pay for a license but the latest estimate is that 40% - 45% do not.
A recent meeting of the Riverside Users Group heard marinas along the Thames are being targeted by enforcement officers to check on unlicensed boats. In a recent legal opinion obtained by the EA, a barrister has ruled that the existing waterways registration order applies to tributaries, backwaters and marinas as well as the main river.
It looks like the EA is finally getting serious about collecting all the charges to which it is legally entitled!
Best wishes
Andrew Kirkwood
Commodore
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Derek Jones
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It is with great sadness that I have to report that Derek Jones passed away on 28th May. Derek was lock keeper at Brentford Dock for about 10 years before retiring in 2011. He was involved with the BCC for over 20 years and was elected Vice-Commodore in 1999 and served as Commodore in 2001. He then remained on the committee continuously filling the roles of Rear and Vice Commodore, before finally stepping down last year.
As a former professional photographer Derek organised a training programme for club members to improve their photography skills . In 2002 he started the Club's photographic competition, which for many years was the highlight of our annual Christmas party .
Derek and his boat Hebe III undertook many trips up and down river including many lunchtime trips to the Barmy Arms in Twickenham. Last year he took Bramlies all the way up the Thames to Lechlade.
Derek's funeral will be on Monday 16th June at 3.20 pm at Mortlake crematorium, and afterwards at the Brewery Tap.
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Trip to the London VTS Crentre at Woolwich
Thanks to Steve for organising the trip to the London VTS. Our group were given a warm welcome by the staff at the VTS who explained their role and showed off the technology at their disposal to track vessels navigating the river. The next stop was Greenwich Yacht Club to displayed their usual hospitality, laying on a lunchtime BBQ.   
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Coming Up
In Impromptu CruiseIf anybody would like to arrange an impromptu cruise please let me know and will I will pass it on. Friday 13th-15th June George is taking his boat to the Solent for the summer leaving on Friday 13th with a view to making the passage over three days. If anybody would like to join the crew, please email George directly at George.Rowell@stjohnschambers.co.uk. 
4th -6th July London Ring
Its been a couple of years since the club cruised around the London Ring and this year we plan to go around clockwise entering the Grand Union Canal at Brentford. We proceed up the Hanwell Flight, probably stopping for lunch at the Fox, before heading to Willow Tree Marina for the night. The following day we will head through Little Venice, Paddington Basin, and Camden Market. The final day will take us through the 960 yard Islington Tunnel, then back to Limehouse Basin for the final leg up the Thames back to Brentford. If you are interested in bringing your boat on this trip of join one of the boats for the day, please get in touch. Commodore@brentfordcruisingclub.co.uk
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Please renew your membership
Membership this year is £20, a slight increase, but the first rise for 6+ years and reflecting increasing costs of running the website and newsletters.
Your subs may be paid by cheque which should be sent to the Treasurer, Christine Peppiatt, 30 Orchard Road, Brentford, Middx TW8 0QX. Alternatively, you can pay by BACS to account number 50198811 sort code 20 72 17. Attached below is a membership application and renewals form. Please complete this and send it with your cheque or e mail it to Christine if paying on line.
Please pay your membership as soon as possible so that you can be included on the membership list and continue to receive notice of events.
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March 2014
15th - Saturday - BCC Launch Party at the snug then the Thames Restaurant
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April 2014
13th - Lunchtime cruise to the Anglers or other pub
18th - TYC come to Brentford and visit Poppadums Restaurant 26th/27th TYC Cruise to Greenwich
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May 2014
10th The Olde Swan, Thames Ditton
17th London VTS
25th-27th River Wey
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June 2014
13th -15th - Trip to the Solent with George Rowell
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July 2014
4th-6th London Ring 20th Greenwich and the Thames Barrier
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August 2014
9th - Sunbury Fireworks
22nd - 25th AYTC Rally at West India Dock
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September 2014
27th Great River Race and BBQ
28th Night Cruise to Limehouse
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October 2014
11th - Meet TYC at the London Apprentice followed by fish and chips
25th - TYC End of Season party
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November 2014
26th BCC AGM
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December 2014
12th BCC Xmas party
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