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Update 18/5/12 - Only 2 weeks to go!
Crew like the "new" oars, and are nearly expert at saluting!.
Uniforms are decided. Orders being processed by LS.
Sourcing of "emergency" wet-weather gear is on-going.
A pack of most of the documents has recently been received by GP.
Boarding Cards awaited.
A "Mollyfied", version of the Flotilla Layout has been created by PW.
A "Mollyfied", simplified, version of the timings has been created by PW.
A neat copy of the "Mollyfied" passage plan will be laminated .
Mast/flexi-pole bunting/flags combination/disposition can be tested/reviewed evening Wednesday 23rd..

Update 11/5/12 - Only 3 weeks to go.
"New" oars are ready.
PW has "Mollyfied" the Passage Plan.
Crew uniforms - Ongoing, with LS.
What about the wet-weather solution?

Update 4/5/12 - Only 4 weeks to go.
Crew uniforms are decided. An email from LS will explain choices, sizes, ordering procedure, etc.
Decorations for Molly are under consideration.
"New" oars are almost ready.
Four new items in " Important reading" below.

Update 28/4/12 - Only 5 weeks to go.
Crew and reserves have been selected by draw from a straw boater. Crew uniforms, and decorations for Molly are under consideration."New" oars will soon look like new.

Other sections of this page - General interest - Important reading - Some considerations - Technical stuff. - More detailed technical stuff!

General interest -
"Molly" and around 1000 other craft will pass down the Thames through central London in the most impressive Maritime spectacle of our lifetime.
"Molly" is allocated to the leading flotilla.
Henley Whalers' Press Release, 23rd Jan - Click here. It is the template issued by the organisers, adapted by GP & PW.
Henley Standard 27th January - Front page feature on The Pageant, with Molly & Henley Whalers on page 4 (and a rather old picture - Not our choice!)

"There will be around 1,000 vessels making up the actual flotilla and we expect at least one million people lining the route and making use of the parks and public areas given over to the jubilee celebrations on the day." (Pageant official website)

How long is the flotilla? - The Pageant route is approximately 7 miles (11 kilometres) long. The full route including the mustering and dispersal areas runs from Hammersmith to Greenwich Royal Naval College and is approximately 13.9 miles (22.4 kilometres).
Vessels with sails too high to pass under London Bridge will line the river from London Bridge to Wapping creating an ‘Avenue of Sail’.

Royal barge - Official article.
Telegraph article Royal Barge, etc.
British Monarchy Announcement of Pageant.
British Monarchy website.
Boat Registration announcement.

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