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Lady Lucy Booking Schedule for 2021

Posted on April 4, 2021 by henry tapper

If you would like to come on Lady Lucy this year, you need to make a booking   You can book here  

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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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Stoking it up on the river

Posted on August 26, 2019 by henry tapper

The heat was intense but there was enough wind from the passing of the boat to keep the guests. Amazing yesterday – off again today! pic.twitter.com/st4TdFTEli — Pension Plowman (@henryhtapper) August 26, 2019   The plugs were in as we … Continue reading →

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Lady Lucy out lock-busting (again)!

Posted on April 22, 2018 by henry tapper

It’s been a slow start to the boating year on the Thames. Heavy rain and snow made Easter boating unpleasant and dangerous and it’s only in the past few days that river-levels have subsided to take red boards off mid-Thames … Continue reading →

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Three seasons of boating on Lady Lucy

Posted on March 24, 2018 by henry tapper

  I am in love with the river Thames, all my money goes into boats – (apart from the horse!). Over the weekend, I’ve been organising the boating schedule for Lady Lucy. Last year I had over 400 guests on … Continue reading →

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So what makes you so special?

Posted on October 28, 2017 by henry tapper

It’s a tough question in any walk of life. There is always someone who will answer that question because they are, but most of us will find ourselves out when answering it. We’re not – and if we were all … Continue reading →

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The making and keeping of friends.

Posted on July 2, 2017 by henry tapper

  We had a good conversation in the Olde Bell after racing yesterday about the value of friendship. One of our party was quite methodical in how she cultivated friendship. Acquaintances were granted access to her via linked in from … Continue reading →

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Wankerati and proud of it. My day at the Battle of Ideas.

Posted on October 23, 2016 by henry tapper

I’m taking time out from slipping up and down the Thames on Lady Lucy to attend the Battle of Ideas . By the end of this weekend, I’ll have been to 10 debates on everything from “Are dating apps the end … Continue reading →

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Don’t talk about the weather..!

Posted on August 29, 2016 by henry tapper

I get bored with people talking about the weather… But I never get bored looking at our wonderful countryside and the impact the weather creates upon it. If you visit the Clore Gallery at the Tate, you can see how … Continue reading →

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