{"id":559,"date":"2012-05-21T20:29:58","date_gmt":"2012-05-22T00:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/?page_id=559"},"modified":"2012-05-27T21:09:33","modified_gmt":"2012-05-28T01:09:33","slug":"2012-crew-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.thebigrow.com\/?page_id=559","title":{"rendered":"2012 &#8211; Crew Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Row to Mabee Farm \u2013 Crew Information \u2013 June 12 to June 15, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Also known as \u2018The Big Row, 2012\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Last update of this document, May 21, 2012.<\/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  \/> Kevin Richard-Morrow <br  \/> Bill Manthey <br  \/> Reb Manthey <br  \/> Rick Russell (most likely)<\/p>\n<p>And for Wednesday and Thursday<\/p>\n<p>Sam<\/p>\n<p>And for Friday<\/p>\n<p>Ann Thomas<\/p>\n<p>Although it would be appreciated if additional crew gave notice as soon as possible, you can decide to come at the last minute.\u00a0 I absolutely must know that you are coming on or before Monday, June 11.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin and I will be organizing breakfast and dinner for the trip (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday dinner; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday breakfast).\u00a0 I\u2019m hoping others will help cook.<\/p>\n<p>Bill Manthey is 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.<\/p>\n<p>If we get one more rower for the whole trip, we will probably take both boats.\u00a0 At present, we don\u2019t have the required crew to run both boats in anything but perfect weather.<\/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.\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 bateaux (in the burlap 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>Also: for the Portage, we will be pulling a boat on paved roads for 2.5 miles.\u00a0 Wear shoes that will work for your feet, even if they are not period correct.\u00a0 It would be better to hind non-period shoes with gaiters.<\/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>If anyone has spare burlap bags to help hide non-period gear, they would be helpful.<\/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 1757; dress appropriately.\u00a0 We will be travelling as French bateaumen working for the French army.\u00a0 Historically, these men were a combination of milice and French regulars (de Bougainville lists French artillery, several brigades, some of which include some Marines, a field hospital, and men detached to moving provisions). \u00a0Alternately, you can dress as a typical New York bateauman, as that is quite similar to how the bateaumen on Lake Champlain also dressed. <br  \/> <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.\u00a0 I can document quite a lot of Schenectady bateaumen\u2019s clothing: for instance, checked shirts are more popular than white shirts, though both are common.\u00a0 Trousers are more popular than breeches.\u00a0 Barcelona handkerchiefs are very popular. <br  \/> <br  \/> For French milice and bateaumen, a knit cap (like a toque) was very popular, with red and blue being the most common colors.<\/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 I am arranging the supply of breakfasts and dinners, and I\u2019m asking everyone else (except Sam) 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 (Although it will likely be warm, 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 some spare burlap sacks.\u00a0 I hope to use some of the dry-coopered barrels as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Captain<\/em> (me, <em>David M.<\/em>):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Tent and poles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Nautical kit (captain\u2019s basket) \u2013 spare rope, bailing sponge, tin horn, navigational light, speaking trumpet, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a02 breakfasts and 1 dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Rum ration (2 fifths)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Cookies and tins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/4 barrel for food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bateau wagon, including bolts, mallet,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Bill:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brazier, charcoal (lump style preferred), and fire starting material<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Lantern and candles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Tent and poles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Kevin:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tent and poles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Salt and pepper containers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Brazier and charcoal (lump style preferred)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Lanterns and candles, including two lanterns appropriate for night travel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Coffee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Cooking pans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>2 breakfasts and 2 dinners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Reb:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tent and poles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Shrub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Coffee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Cooking pans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Schuyler\u2019s Company:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water jug<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Big coffee pot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Cooking bucket<\/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<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunscreen \u2013 if you don\u2019t spend a lot of time outdoors, you will need this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Tents \u2013 if you have a tent and haven\u2019t been asked to bring it on the row, it would be convenient to have it available at Bolton Landing when we are there over the weekend.\u00a0 The plan is to have two people per tent on the row, but we will want more space when we get to the Farm.\u00a0 In this case, the tent will be brought to Bolton Landing by Friday afternoon.<\/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 Bolton Landing, 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>Comparatively speaking, we have a huge amount of daylight and moderate distances to cover, so the overall daylight will be ample.<\/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 the Crown Point campsite Tuesday morning (though please provide contact information in case we want to meet at the launch on Goose Bay).\u00a0 We will launch the boat(s) around 9 a.m.\u00a0 We plan to reach Bolton Landing on Friday afternoon, after which we will participate in the reenactment there.\u00a0 Any gear being advanced to Bolton Landing should be available on Tuesday at the start the trip, or placed so it can be fetched Friday afternoon.\u00a0 We will have assistance in fetching vehicles on Friday or in staging them up on Tuesday morning before beginning the trip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Information<\/strong><\/p>\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<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 lake 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; 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