{"id":1615,"date":"2016-06-06T21:57:38","date_gmt":"2016-06-07T01:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/?page_id=1615"},"modified":"2016-06-17T21:28:25","modified_gmt":"2016-06-18T01:28:25","slug":"2016-crew-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/?page_id=1615","title":{"rendered":"2016 &#8211; Crew Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Row to Rotterdam Junction \u2013 Crew Information \u2013 June 21 to June 24, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Also known as \u2018The Big Row, 2016\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Last update of this document, June 6, 2016.<\/p>\n<p>by David Manthey, Bateau <em>Bobbie G<\/em>, Captain<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Information for the Crew<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Crew<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At present, I have the following people committed to the full row:<\/p>\n<p>David Manthey, captain <em>Bobbie G<\/em> <br  \/> Bill M. <br  \/> Reb M. <br  \/> Peggy H. <br  \/> Judy W. <br  \/> Larry H.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin will be with us on Tuesday, Thursday (possibly), and Friday. Rick R. says he might join us on Wednesday.  Ann T. says she will join us on Thursday (possibly) and Friday.  Dawn E. says she might join us for part of the row, but no sooner than Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin and I will be organizing breakfast and dinner for the trip (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday dinner; Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday breakfast).\u00a0 Judy has volunteered to make one dinner.  I\u2019m hoping others will help cook and clean up.<\/p>\n<p>Bill has been appointed camp master for the trip.\u00a0 He is in charge of setting up and breaking down the camp each day, and has the authority to enlist help as needed.<\/p>\n<p>I am captain of the <em>Bobbie G<\/em> and overall commander of the trip.\u00a0 It looks like we&#8217;ll have seven crew for the first day, six to eight for the second, and six to nine for Thursday and Friday.  We&#8217;ll add the <em>DeSager<\/em> on Thursday or Friday morning, with Kevin being the captain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anyone Meeting Us En Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because a rowing trip is subject to the vagaries of the weather, there is a chance that we <em>won\u2019t<\/em> be camped at our intended locations at the time claimed (see the write up from 2005, for example).\u00a0 In the most extreme case, we might have contrary winds and lightning storms that prevent us from moving at all.\u00a0 While we expect that we\u2019ll make the trip as planned, it is possible that we will be delayed or halted.\u00a0 As such, if you expect to meet us en route, please give me your phone number ahead of time, so that I can contact you in the evening if we are not camped where expected.\u00a0 Furthermore, as we have on occasion camped in odd spots, ask what points will work for pick up and drop off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Equipment and Food<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will be travelling in as period-correct a manner as possible.\u00a0 Any non-period equipment must be stowed out of sight.\u00a0 Of course we have modern safety gear (first aid kit, PFDs, etc.) stowed in the bateau (in the sail-cloth sacks that are normally in the bow).\u00a0 I will have a VHF radio and a cell phone for use in emergencies.\u00a0 I will also supply a modern dry-bag disguised in a period covering to stow items that we don\u2019t want to get wet (ideally, we\u2019d stow these in a barrel or an oilcloth).<\/p>\n<p>We will be camping along the way in wedge tents.\u00a0 Bring sleeping gear that will keep you comfortable. \u00a0Make sure that your blanket roll is packaged in a manner that it won\u2019t get wet if it rains.<\/p>\n<p>I have spare burlap bags to help hide non-period gear, if anyone needs them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Everyone<\/em> (including those out for one day)<em>:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Canteen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard clothing \u2013 the year is 1776; dress appropriately.\u00a0 We are travelling as a commercial bateau.\u00a0 You can dress as a civilian (preferred), or as an American soldier or militiaman, or as a sailor.\u00a0 <br  \/> As a bateaumen the standard attire is trousers, shirt, frock, neck cloth, round hat, and a pair of shoes and stockings.\u00a0\u00a0 If you aren\u2019t certain if what you have is correct, please ask.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Thwart blanket \u2013 to sit upon.\u00a0 The thwarts are hard and unyielding, and most of the effort of rowing is transmitted to the boat through one\u2019s bottom.\u00a0 Expect this blanket to get wet if it rains, or possibly dipped in the bilge; it probably should be distinct from your sleeping gear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Jacket, coat, or frock \u2013 it may cold, and you need to be able to deal with it; similarly it may rain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Food for lunch and snacks \u2013 Kevin and I are arranging the supply of breakfasts and dinners, and I\u2019m asking others to bring enough food to contribute to lunch and snacks each day.\u00a0 A possible list is bread, cheese, sausage, and apples or other fruit.\u00a0 It is much better to have too much food than too little, as rowing is hungry work.\u00a0 Our planned meals are from Tuesday breakfast (the day of launch) through Friday afternoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Prescription medications \u2013 If you have a medical condition (such as an allergy to bee stings), discuss them with the crew, so we will know what to do if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Cup or mug \u2013 for rum ration, shrub, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Everyone<\/em> <em>spending a night<\/em> (also see above list)<em>:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleeping gear (June is often warm, but it could also be cool and rainy).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Eating gear \u2013 your usual plate or bowl and a utensil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Change of clothes \u2013 one change is probably sufficient; we will get sweaty and smelly, but that is expected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Extra warm clothes \u2013 it may be cold and rainy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Storage bag that will remain dry \u2013 for your clothing and bedding.\u00a0 If possible, this should either be a period bag or covered in a period bag.\u00a0 We will have some spare dry storage and spare burlap sacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Captain<\/em> (me, <em>David M.<\/em>):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tent and poles<\/li>\n<li>Nautical kit (captain\u2019s basket) \u2013 spare rope, bailing sponge, tin horn, navigational light, speaking trumpet, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Eggs for all breakfasts<\/li>\n<li>1 Dinner<\/li>\n<li>Rum ration (2 fifths)<\/li>\n<li>Cookies and tins<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 barrel for food<\/li>\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Bill:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lantern and candles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Kevin:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tent and poles if Larry doesn&#8217;t bring his<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper containers<\/li>\n<li>Brazier and charcoal (lump style preferred)<\/li>\n<li>Lanterns and candles, including one lantern appropriate for night travel<\/li>\n<li>Coffee<\/li>\n<li>Cooking pans<\/li>\n<li>Coffee pot<\/li>\n<li>Breakfast meats<\/li>\n<li>1 dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Reb:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tent and poles<\/li>\n<li>Brazier, charcoal (lump style preferred), and fire starting material.<\/li>\n<li>Shrub<\/li>\n<li>Coffee<\/li>\n<li>Cooking pans<\/li>\n<li>Water jug<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Peggy:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tent and poles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Judy:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Larry:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tent and poles if Kevin doesn&#8217;t bring his<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Optional items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Everyone:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Camera \u2013 I encourage people to bring a camera which is kept out of sight when not in use.<\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen \u2013 if you don\u2019t spend a lot of time outdoors, you will need this.<\/li>\n<li>Tents \u2013 The plan is to have two people per tent on the row, but we will want more space when we get to our destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do Not Bring:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Everyone:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Note that if you want any of this at the destination, we can send it up by car ahead of time, so it will be waiting when we arrive.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chairs, cots, etc. \u2013 historically, bateaumen probably sat on the barrels they were transporting.\u00a0 If you do not like sleeping directly on the ground, you can bring a tarp or oilskin; most tents have ground cloths, though.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Modern clothes \u2013 aside from something for a true emergency, everyone should remain in period clothes the entire trip (including nights).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Coolers \u2013 we will have two 1\/4 barrels for food storage, which will keep food relatively cool.\u00a0 Additionally, we may get some resupply by crew who are day tripping; foraging from the countryside is period-correct and encouraged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Rowing Commands<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with period rowing and sailing commands.\u00a0 Reb and my write-up on these can be found here:<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Rowing Commands \u2013 Full List\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/?page_id=404\">http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/?page_id=404<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Camping<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will be camping in wedge tents along the way.\u00a0 You do not have to bring period-correct sleeping gear, though it is recommended.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weather<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will be proceeding under any non-dangerous weather conditions.\u00a0 If it rains, we will get wet.\u00a0 Likewise, it may be miserably cold or hot.\u00a0 If you do not have period clothing that will keep you comfortable in wet or cold weather, consider modern clothing that can be hidden beneath period clothing (such as modern long underwear).\u00a0 We will have some dry storage available, so you should be able to have dry clothing at night.\u00a0 You will most likely want sunscreen.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t been out on a multi-day trip where you may be cold or wet, please ask for advice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginning and End of Trip Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The plan is to meet at Roger&#8217;s Island on Tuesday, June 21.\u00a0 We will be camping the night before on Rogers Island.\u00a0 I hope to launch the boat the night before and have it on the dock so that we can get under way around 8 a.m.\u00a0 We plan to reach Rotterdam Junction on Friday afternoon, where we will join the encampment at the Mabee Farm and handle fetching cars that afternoon or evening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"manthey_hidden\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p>Make sure you also see the separate <a title=\"2012 \u2013 General Information\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/?page_id=551\">document<\/a> containing the overview of the trip and the schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>All crew members are strongly encouraged to read and learn the list of period rowing and sailing commands.\u00a0 They can be found here: <a title=\"Rowing Commands \u2013 Full List\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/?page_id=404\">http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/?page_id=404<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Also, for those interested, I have posted a list of all navigation and canal laws that we are required to obey here: <a title=\"New York State Navigational Law Pertaining to the Bateau\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/?page_id=412\">http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/?page_id=412<\/a>.\u00a0 There are a few other pages of information and photographs related to the bateau on my own website (thebigrow.com) and on the Second Albany website (secondalbany.org).<\/p>\n<p>If anyone is interested in more documentation on any aspect of the trip, please ask.\u00a0 I can supply copious data on anything from rigging to river conditions.\u00a0 As always, I can be reached at <a href=\"#\" id=\"id_email_1\">enable javascript to see email address<\/a><script language=\"JavaScript\" type=\"text\/JavaScript\">\r\nwindow.setTimeout(function(){\r\n   var hashaddr = \"moc.slatibro@yehtnam\";\r\n   var addr = \"\"\r\n   for (var i=hashaddr.length; i>0; i--)\r\n      addr += hashaddr.substring(i-1, i);\r\n   var elem = document.getElementById(\"id_email_1\");\r\n   elem.innerHTML = addr;\r\n   elem.setAttribute(\"href\",\"mailto:\"+addr);\r\n}, 100);\r\n<\/script>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"manthey_hidden\" style=\"display:none\">\n<p><strong>Publicity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have talked with the town of Ticonderoga and the organizers at Bolton Landing.\u00a0 I hope to have more publicity as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Contact Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My full contact information is:<\/p>\n<p>David Manthey <br  \/> Telephone (cell): (518) 265-0215 <br  \/> email:\u00a0<a href=\"#\" id=\"id_email_2\">enable javascript to see email address<\/a><script language=\"JavaScript\" type=\"text\/JavaScript\">\r\nwindow.setTimeout(function(){\r\n   var hashaddr = \"moc.slatibro@yehtnam\";\r\n   var addr = \"\"\r\n   for (var i=hashaddr.length; i>0; i--)\r\n      addr += hashaddr.substring(i-1, i);\r\n   var elem = document.getElementById(\"id_email_2\");\r\n   elem.innerHTML = addr;\r\n   elem.setAttribute(\"href\",\"mailto:\"+addr);\r\n}, 100);\r\n<\/script> <br  \/> Address: 100 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills, NY 12027<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Row to Rotterdam Junction \u2013 Crew Information \u2013 June 21 to June 24, 2016 Also known as \u2018The Big Row, 2016\u2019 Last update of this document, June 6, 2016. by David Manthey, Bateau Bobbie G, Captain Information for the Crew Crew At present, I have the following people committed to the full row: David Manthey,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1607,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1615","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1615","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1615"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1615\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1624,"href":"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1615\/revisions\/1624"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1615"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}