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From Boston Grand Sluice Lock No 3 to Chapel Hill arriving at 11:10 am. The time taken was 2 hours 15 minutes. 9.88 miles and 1 locks, averaging 4.83 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 276 hours 30 minutes total cruising time, 630.00 miles and 416 locks, averaging 3.78 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Filled with water at Boston before setting off. Turned on to Kyme Eau but did not stop.
From Chapel Hill to Ewerby Waithe Common arriving at 3:00 pm. The time taken was 3 hours 50 minutes. 6.50 miles and 1 locks, averaging 1.96 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 280 hours 20 minutes total cruising time, 636.50 miles and 417 locks, averaging 3.76 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Came up the navigation and scraped under Ferry Bridge at Halfpenny Hatch, damaging the canvas and the tunnel light. Went about half a mile further before getting stuck.
From Ewerby Waithe Common to South Kyme arriving at 5:30 pm. The time taken was 2 hours 25 minutes. 2.25 miles and No locks, averaging 0.93 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 282 hours 45 minutes total cruising time, 638.75 miles and 417 locks, averaging 3.73 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
| Came backwards 2 miles to here.The secretary of the Sleaford Navigation Society came out to see us in response to my phone call. Stopped for the night by the brick bridge. A mostly sunny day. |  |
| Kyme Eau - Sleaford Canal: Lower Kyme Lock - June 1998 |
From South Kyme to Lower Kyme Lock arriving at 12:05 am. The time taken was 2 hours 55 minutes. 2.63 miles and 1 locks, averaging 1.24 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 285 hours 40 minutes total cruising time, 641.38 miles and 418 locks, averaging 3.71 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Came backwards two and a half miles in the rain and turned above the lock and went in. Stopped in the lock for lunch, Chicken Chasseur that Beryl had cooked on the way.
From Lower Kyme Lock to Chapel Hill arriving at 2:05 pm. The time taken was 50 minutes. 1.63 miles and No locks, averaging 1.95 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 286 hours 30 minutes total cruising time, 643.00 miles and 418 locks, averaging 3.70 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Back to the River Witham, did not stop.
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From Chapel Hill to Southrey arriving at 4:20 pm. The time taken was 2 hours 15 minutes. 9.63 miles and No locks, averaging 4.28 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 288 hours 45 minutes total cruising time, 652.63 miles and 418 locks, averaging 3.71 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Moored on the White Horse Inn moorings. A wet day, heavy rain this morning but a dry spell this afternoon with brief sunshine.
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From Southrey to Bardney Bridge arriving at 9:40 am. The time taken was 50 minutes. 3.13 miles and No locks, averaging 3.75 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 289 hours 35 minutes total cruising time, 655.75 miles and 418 locks, averaging 3.71 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Stopped had coffee and looked round the village but Beryl did not want to do any shopping there.
From Bardney Bridge to Junction with River Witham arriving at 3:35 pm. The time taken was 3 hours 30 minutes. 9.63 miles and 2 locks, averaging 3.32 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 293 hours 5 minutes total cruising time, 665.38 miles and 420 locks, averaging 3.70 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Stopped for water above Bardney lock (30 minutes). Got held up a while at Stamp End Lock as boats were going up in front of us and some were coming down. Moored on the Brayford Pool visitor moorings and went to Morrison's for our shopping. A cloudy day with rain in the afternoon.
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From Junction with River Witham to Saxilby Bridge arriving at 4:15 pm. The time taken was 1 hours 35 minutes. 5.88 miles and No locks, averaging 3.71 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 294 hours 40 minutes total cruising time, 671.25 miles and 420 locks, averaging 3.70 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Paid £4 mooring fee. Went to look round the shops and to send off Jim's Jottings to Waterways World. Had lunch at the Lion and Snake (3 courses; soup, chicken & Mushroom pie, apple pie £5.50 each) very good. Came on to the visitor moorings here to start work repairing the cratch and for tea . Gave a jump start to a cruiser - Amanda - that was having trouble. Sunshine and cloud
From Saxilby Bridge to Torksey Lock arriving at 3:30 pm. The time taken was 1 hours 20 minutes. 5.13 miles and No locks, averaging 3.84 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 296 hours total cruising time, 676.38 miles and 420 locks, averaging 3.70 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Did repair work on the cratch in the morning and set off after lunch. Moored on the 72 hour moorings above the lock. Some sunshine in the morning but clouding over for the afternoon.
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From Torksey Lock to Torksey Junction arriving at 4:00 pm. The time taken was 15 minutes. 0.25 miles and 1 locks, averaging 5.00 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 296 hours 15 minutes total cruising time, 676.63 miles and 421 locks, averaging 3.71 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Spent the day painting the cratch. Moved down to the lock to fill with water and have a pump out. Came through the lock with a cruiser and moored on the transit moorings below. A cloudy day but warmer than yesterday.
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From Torksey Junction to Cooper's Bridge, Misterton arriving at 11:45 am. The time taken was 4 hours 15 minutes. 16.38 miles and 3 locks, averaging 4.56 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 300 hours 30 minutes total cruising time, 693.00 miles and 424 locks, averaging 3.72 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Came down the Trent and through West Stockwith Lock in 3 hours. Bought some Calor gas from the lock keeper (£11.50). Moored just before bridge 80 for lunch. Did an engine service (3662 hours) and had a walk round the village. A mostly sunny day but a heavy shower in the afternoon.
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From Cooper's Bridge, Misterton to Clayworth Top Bridge No 67 arriving at 1:15 pm. The time taken was 4 hours 15 minutes. 7.88 miles and 2 locks, averaging 2.32 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 304 hours 45 minutes total cruising time, 700.88 miles and 426 locks, averaging 3.70 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Slow going shallow and weedy. Saw a kingfisher before Drakeholes Tunnel. Stopped at the Worksop & Retford Boat Club moorings and went to the Blacksmith's Arms for lunch (Grilled Tuna and Gammon & Pineapple £5.75 each). Beryl cut my hair. A cloudy day wet in the afternoon.
From Clayworth Top Bridge No 67 to Retford Lock No 59 arriving at 11:00 am. The time taken was 2 hours 20 minutes. 5.63 miles and 1 locks, averaging 2.84 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 307 hours 5 minutes total cruising time, 706.50 miles and 427 locks, averaging 3.69 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Moored before the lock and went to collect the post and do some shopping at the Co-op. After lunch posted some letters and repaired the cratch cover. A windy day with some sunshine but rain in the afternoon.
From Retford Lock No 59 to Chequer House Bridge arriving at 12:10 am. The time taken was 3 hours 25 minutes. 5.13 miles and 6 locks, averaging 3.26 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 310 hours 30 minutes total cruising time, 711.63 miles and 433 locks, averaging 3.69 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Saw nb Chesterton at Forrest Locks (saw him at Clayworth and at Blakes Lock last year). Moored at the Chequers, Ranby, and had lunch in the pub (Plaice and chips £4.45, Lamb chops £9.25) very good.
From Chequer House Bridge to Winding hole arriving at 4:40 pm. The time taken was 2 hours 45 minutes. 5.38 miles and 4 locks, averaging 3.41 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 313 hours 15 minutes total cruising time, 717.00 miles and 437 locks, averaging 3.68 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Came up to the winding hole before morse lock and turned back to moor below the town lock.
From Winding hole to Worksop Town Lock No 50 arriving at 5:00 pm. The time taken was 20 minutes. 0.13 miles and 1 locks, averaging 3.38 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 313 hours 35 minutes total cruising time, 717.13 miles and 438 locks, averaging 3.68 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Moored for the night. A day of sunshine and cloud with rain in the middle of the day.
From Worksop Town Lock No 50 to Forrest Locks Nos 54 to 57 arriving at 12:40 am. The time taken was 3 hours 30 minutes. 6.25 miles and 4 locks, averaging 2.93 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 317 hours 5 minutes total cruising time, 723.38 miles and 442 locks, averaging 3.68 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Stopped for water and lunch above the second Forrest lock. BW were working on the lock chamber from a work boat.
From Forrest Locks Nos 54 to 57 to River Idle Aqueduct arriving at 3:45 pm. The time taken was 2 hours 5 minutes. 3.88 miles and 4 locks, averaging 3.78 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 319 hours 10 minutes total cruising time, 727.25 miles and 446 locks, averaging 3.68 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Stopped by ASDA and went shopping. Found that my notebook computer was not working.
From River Idle Aqueduct to Clarborough Top Bridge No 62 arriving at 12:50 am. The time taken was 1 hours 40 minutes. 3.00 miles and 2 locks, averaging 3.00 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 320 hours 50 minutes total cruising time, 730.25 miles and 448 locks, averaging 3.67 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
| After posting off my computer to AJP we left Retford and came down to the Gate where we had lunch (Plaice £4.75,Trout £6.25). |  |
| Chesterfield Canal: Whitsunday Pie Lock No 60 - June 1998 |
From Clarborough Top Bridge No 62 to Drakeholes Tunnel (South end) arriving at 4:15 pm. The time taken was 2 hours 35 minutes. 5.88 miles and No locks, averaging 2.27 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 323 hours 25 minutes total cruising time, 736.13 miles and 448 locks, averaging 3.66 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Moored just before the tunnel. A cloudy day with sunny periods.
From Drakeholes Tunnel (South end) to Cooper's Bridge, Misterton arriving at 12:05 am. The time taken was 2 hours 50 minutes. 4.88 miles and 2 locks, averaging 2.43 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 326 hours 15 minutes total cruising time, 741.00 miles and 450 locks, averaging 3.65 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Stopped just past the bridge for lunch . A cloudy day with light showers
From Cooper's Bridge, Misterton to Stockwith Bridge No 85 arriving at 10:10 am. The time taken was 1 hours 10 minutes. 1.63 miles and 2 locks, averaging 3.11 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 327 hours 25 minutes total cruising time, 742.63 miles and 452 locks, averaging 3.65 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Stopped at the basin for diesel (134 litres £29.48) then moored for water and an early lunch before setting off down the Trent.
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From Stockwith Bridge No 85 to Godnow Swing Bridge arriving at 3:35 pm. The time taken was 3 hours 25 minutes. 17.50 miles and 2 locks, averaging 5.71 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 330 hours 50 minutes total cruising time, 760.13 miles and 454 locks, averaging 3.67 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Came down the Trent and got through Keadby lock (without hitting the sides) in 2 hours 5 minutes. Moored a little way before the bridge. A cloudy day with rain. Heavy rain as we came into Keaby lock.
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From Godnow Swing Bridge to Thorne bridge arriving at 11:10 am. The time taken was 2 hours. 5.13 miles and No locks, averaging 2.56 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 332 hours 50 minutes total cruising time, 765.25 miles and 454 locks, averaging 3.66 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Did some shopping and then went to the Belmont for lunch (3 courses £10 for two). When we came back the narrowboat Wayfarer - from Bristol - arrived. We had seen them at St John's Lock Lechlade earlier this year. A cloudy day.
From Thorne bridge to Bramwith Lock No 14 arriving at 11:15 am. The time taken was 2 hours. 4.88 miles and 2 locks, averaging 3.44 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 334 hours 50 minutes total cruising time, 770.13 miles and 456 locks, averaging 3.66 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Stopped for water above the lock. A very slow tap so we had lunch while we waited.
From Bramwith Lock No 14 to Sprotbrough Bridge arriving at 3:35 pm. The time taken was 3 hours 15 minutes. 10.25 miles and 4 locks, averaging 4.38 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 338 hours 5 minutes total cruising time, 780.38 miles and 460 locks, averaging 3.67 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Followed a SIBC cruiser through the Barnby Dun Lift bridge and had a pumpout at Long Sandall Lock. Bought a card for £6 but found we could use the pumpout without it. Moored above the bridge. A cool cloudy day.
From Sprotbrough Bridge to Sir Frank Price Lock No 5 arriving at 1:00 pm. The time taken was 3 hours 45 minutes. 10.25 miles and 5 locks, averaging 4.07 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 341 hours 50 minutes total cruising time, 790.63 miles and 465 locks, averaging 3.67 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
As we were coming into the lock Forever Cut and Fragil were coming out. We moored above the lock and had a roast pork lunch that Beryl had cooked on the way. A cloudy day with some light rain in the afternoon.
From Sir Frank Price Lock No 5 to Sheffield Basin arriving at 1:00 pm. The time taken was 4 hours 10 minutes. 7.63 miles and 15 locks, averaging 5.43 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 346 hours total cruising time, 798.25 miles and 480 locks, averaging 3.69 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Had a good journey up the locks helped by a very good BW man who prepared all the Tindsley Flight locks for us. Moored in the basin and had lunch at the Crucible Theatre (Lamb chops, lemon brule and a bottle of wine £33.75). Did some shopping at Somerfield and bought a new haversack at Millets. A cloudy day with some light rain.
From Sheffield Basin to Sprotbrough Bridge arriving at 3:30 pm. The time taken was 7 hours 20 minutes. 17.88 miles and 20 locks, averaging 5.16 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 353 hours 20 minutes total cruising time, 816.13 miles and 500 locks, averaging 3.72 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
After filling with water at Victoria Quays we set off at 8.10 to reach the top lock at 9.00, Came down the locks with three men on Hubberholme, they stopped at Rotherham but we went on, having luch on the move, to Sprotbough forthe night . A cloudy day with some showers
From Sprotbrough Bridge to Barney Dun Lift Bridge arriving at 12:15 am. The time taken was 2 hours 20 minutes. 9.00 miles and 3 locks, averaging 5.14 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 355 hours 40 minutes total cruising time, 825.13 miles and 503 locks, averaging 3.73 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Moored just before the bridge with Forever Cut and Fragil. Went to the Star for Sunday Lunch with Tim, Babara, Frank and Gillian (Roast Pork £3.50).
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From Barney Dun Lift Bridge to Sykehouse Lock arriving at 4:25 pm. The time taken was 1 hours 40 minutes. 4.63 miles and 1 locks, averaging 3.38 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 357 hours 20 minutes total cruising time, 829.75 miles and 504 locks, averaging 3.73 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Moored just after Kirk Lane Swing Bridge. A day of sunshine and clouds.
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From Sykehouse Lock to Bank Dole Junction arriving at 12:25 am. The time taken was 3 hours 5 minutes. 11.75 miles and 2 locks, averaging 4.46 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 360 hours 25 minutes total cruising time, 841.50 miles and 506 locks, averaging 3.74 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Stopped for water and lunch just before the lock.
From Bank Dole Junction to Selby Lock No 4 arriving at 4:50 pm. The time taken was 3 hours 40 minutes. 11.75 miles and 3 locks, averaging 4.02 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 364 hours 5 minutes total cruising time, 853.25 miles and 509 locks, averaging 3.74 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
On the river Aire there are new landing stages at Bank Dole and Haddersley locks and we met a diver at Beal Lock measuring up the lock. Saw a kingfisher on the Selby Canal. Went shopping at Safeway. A day of sunshine and cloud.
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From Selby Lock No 4 to Barmby-on-the-Marsh Lock and Junction arriving at 9:40 am. The time taken was 1 hours 25 minutes. 6.50 miles and 2 locks, averaging 6.00 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 365 hours 30 minutes total cruising time, 859.75 miles and 511 locks, averaging 3.75 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Started off at 8.15 and out on the Ouse by 8.25. Got into Barmby Lock without a knock and moored on the landing stage above the lock and walked back to buy a licence (£12 for a year).
From Barmby-on-the-Marsh Lock and Junction to Derwent Bridge, Bubwith arriving at 12:35 am. The time taken was 2 hours 10 minutes. 6.88 miles and No locks, averaging 3.17 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 367 hours 40 minutes total cruising time, 866.63 miles and 511 locks, averaging 3.75 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Stopped above the bridge. Had lunch at the White Swan (Gammon & egg £5, Haddock £4.20) and had a look round the village.
From Derwent Bridge, Bubwith to Hagg Bridge arriving at 5:40 pm. The time taken was 3 hours 15 minutes. 6.88 miles and 1 locks, averaging 2.42 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 370 hours 55 minutes total cruising time, 873.50 miles and 512 locks, averaging 3.74 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Came up the Derwent and on to the weedy canal. No landing stages at locks or swing bridges. Struggled through thick weed until just past the bridge where we moored with the back of the boat well out into the canal. Cloudy with some sunshine and light showers.
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From Hagg Bridge to Melbourne Basin Junction arriving at 11:10 am. The time taken was 1 hours 45 minutes. 2.75 miles and 1 locks, averaging 2.14 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 372 hours 40 minutes total cruising time, 876.25 miles and 513 locks, averaging 3.73 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
The weed not so bad above Gardham Lock. Moored at the Basin and walked down th Thornton Lock, which was padlocked and blocked by reeds, and then onto the village where we had lunch at the Cross Keys (Chips £1.20, Ham Bagette £2.75).
From Melbourne Basin Junction to Cottingwith Ferry Junction arriving at 3:40 pm. The time taken was 2 hours 35 minutes. 5.00 miles and 2 locks, averaging 2.71 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 375 hours 15 minutes total cruising time, 881.25 miles and 515 locks, averaging 3.72 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Back to the Derwent - did not stop.
From Cottingwith Ferry Junction to Breighton arriving at 5:30 pm. The time taken was 1 hours 50 minutes. 6.63 miles and No locks, averaging 3.61 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 377 hours 5 minutes total cruising time, 887.88 miles and 515 locks, averaging 3.72 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Saw a Banks (of Selby) hire boat coming up the river, just before we passed Bubwith. Moored by the bank just past Breighton. The river level down about a foot this evening. Saw a deer as we came down. Cloud, sunshine and light rain today.
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From Breighton to Barmby-on-the-Marsh Lock and Junction arriving at 8:10 am. The time taken was 55 minutes. 4.88 miles and No locks, averaging 5.32 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 378 hours total cruising time, 892.75 miles and 515 locks, averaging 3.72 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Moored next to the BW barge on the lock pontoon to wait for the tide, which was high and late.
From Barmby-on-the-Marsh Lock and Junction to Selby Lock No 4 arriving at 10:45 am. The time taken was 1 hours 25 minutes. 6.50 miles and 2 locks, averaging 6.00 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 379 hours 25 minutes total cruising time, 899.25 miles and 517 locks, averaging 3.73 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
| A good trip up the river. Saw two dead cows floating with the tide. Bumped the lock at Selby. Filled with water and had a pumpout - free again. Forevercut and Fragil had just arrived at Selby. After lunch went shopping. Cloudy, sunshine and showers again. |  |
| Aire & Calder Navigation - Selby Section: Selby Lock No 4 Rainbow over narrowboat - June 1998 |
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From Selby Lock No 4 to Naburn Locks arriving at 12:00 am. The time taken was 3 hours. 13.50 miles and 2 locks, averaging 5.17 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 382 hours 25 minutes total cruising time, 912.75 miles and 519 locks, averaging 3.74 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Came up from Selby with Forever Cut, Fragil, Faith and Shelley Anne. Took just over 2 hours on the tideway but packing and filling Naburn Lock as slow as usual. Moored on the visitor moorings above the lock for lunch . Wet with sunny intervals
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From Naburn Locks to Lendal Bridge, York arriving at 2:50 pm. The time taken was 1 hours 55 minutes. 6.00 miles and No locks, averaging 3.13 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 384 hours 20 minutes total cruising time, 918.75 miles and 519 locks, averaging 3.74 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Watched the boats going down and up through the Naburn Lock. After lunch we set off at 12.45 and stopped at Naburn Marina for diesel (115 litres £26.58) and toilet blue. Moored above the bridge next to Shelly Anne. A day of sunshine and cloudy with a couple of showers.
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From Lendal Bridge, York to Boroughbridge arriving at 5:25 pm. The time taken was 5 hours 25 minutes. 20.38 miles and 2 locks, averaging 4.13 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 389 hours 45 minutes total cruising time, 939.13 miles and 521 locks, averaging 3.75 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Went shopping in York in the morning and set off at noon. Had lunch on the move. Went too far to the left below Linton Lock and went aground on the mud banks. Paid £18 for the monthly lock pass plus a £10 deposit for the key. Moored between two hire cruisers below the bridge. A cloudy day with a few sunny spells.
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From Boroughbridge to Ripon Basin arriving at 1:40 pm. The time taken was 4 hours 5 minutes. 6.88 miles and 3 locks, averaging 2.42 lock/miles per hour. Totals for this voyage are 393 hours 50 minutes total cruising time, 946.00 miles and 524 locks, averaging 3.73 lock/miles per hour over the whole voyage.
Set off after filling with water. Met the narrowboat Craycombe Companion, from Fladbury, at Westwick Lock and went up through the locks with them. A slow progress due to a cruiser in front and some slow filling locks. Turned and moored in the basin. Had lunch at the Water Rat (Caijan Chicken £4.65, Pasta Bake £3.95) nice pub but food below par. Did a bit of shopping in town. A dull cloudy day.
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