Category Archives: Lady Lucy

Lady Lucy and the Riva Ariston – costs are appropriate, value is common.

Posted on September 21, 2020 by henry tapper

A couple of weeks ago, one of Lady Lucy’s engines stopped working. It turned out that I had run its fuel out. Worse, i had no way of knowing as the engine’s fuel gauge was broken. Meanwhile the other engine … Continue reading →

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2020 Lady Lucy boating schedule

Posted on February 9, 2020 by henry tapper

Once again, Lady Lucy is out on the river for most of the summer. I have two types of tickets. Everyone can come to the weekend events (including extended trips on bank holidays). You and your family, friends and pets … Continue reading →

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Making friends on the Thames!

Posted on August 28, 2017 by henry tapper

  The river Thames has been my home these past few days. On Thursday i had a great afternoon with Telefonica’s franchise team and for the past three nights I’ve been on Lady Lucy making our way up the Thames … Continue reading →

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Lady Lucy is back and looking for crew!

Posted on June 19, 2016 by henry tapper

Well here she is, revarnished, redecked and repainted. After a spring long refit Lady Lucy is back on the river and after trials today, will be ready for a first outing next weekend. It your idea of heaven is floating … Continue reading →

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The Thames Traditional Boat Festival 2015

Posted on July 20, 2015 by henry tapper

The sun shone – the river was calm and everyone had a grand time at the Thames Traditional Boat Festival this weekend. (18th-19th July). Whether you are a lover of wooden boats (small and large) , I hope you will enjoy … Continue reading →

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Henley by boat – a Pension PlayPen Photoblog!

Posted on July 6, 2015 by henry tapper

What a fabulous week for the 67 people who came on Lady Lucy between Wednesday and Saturday. It was a shame we couldn’t do Sunday- especially with St Pauls and Sir William Borlase winning the two boys events! Here are … Continue reading →

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What to do at Easter?

Posted on April 14, 2014 by henry tapper

Easter’s here and while many of us will be well planned , some will have had plans fall through and some- well let’s just say “we’re fluid!”. If you’re fluid and are looking for something to do with yourself/your family … Continue reading →

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For a summer’s day; the river and the racecourse (thx ITM and Lady Lucy)

Posted on July 23, 2013 by henry tapper

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Beautiful women, beautiful boats and beautiful days on the river!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by henry tapper

Ye distant spires, ye antique towers, That crown the watery glade, Where grateful Science still adores Her Henry’s holy shade; And ye, that from the stately brow Of Windsor’s heights th’ expanse below Of grove, of lawn, of mead survey, … Continue reading →

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A fond memory of Henley 2012

Posted on July 11, 2012 by henry tapper

Thanks to Melanie Freebody for this. Lady Lucy drives past the Freebody boathouse at 1 the Firs (on Bucks) and past Gloriana on the Berkshire side. Onboard, Pete, Charlie and Lucy Voisey, Oliver and Henry Tapper, Ella, Stuart, Scott and Jenny Davidson and Molly the Cockapoo. … Continue reading →

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