Cruising on the Staffs & Worcs
Another day of following boat, even though we made an early start. It seems like others had the same idea. Again we met the non cooperative boaters. This time at falling sands lock. There was a boat coming up and we were second in the queue behind the non helpers. They just stood back and
Another early start, we arrived at Bratch just as the volunteers were arriving. Much cooler today, but still busy with boats. We were following a private boat where the boaters didn’t want to join in to help at the locks. At most locks we just arrived as they were leaving, so we didnt communicate much.
Again an early start, but we encountered boats at almost every lock. The queue at the upper Swindon lock caused a few problems as there is nowhere there for oncoming boats to wait. An even longer queue at the Botterham staircase meant it took over an hour to get through. But strangely by the time
Another 7:30 start and, having turned all the locks again, arrived at Sainsbury’s in Kidderminster to do a bit of shopping. We had been following two Black Prince boats who were the most competent. So we thought that it would take a while to get through the staircases, but they both stopped on the services
We managed to wind at the bottom of the locks and set off back down the canal. Most of the locks were against us today. We were heading for Wolverley court lock, one of our favourite moorings. But was very hot and there is no shade there, so we stopped under the trees at Wolverley
A really easy day today. All the locks were in our favour. We left Kinver at 7:15 and arrived here at 12. There was only one space in the middle of the offside moorings, but it was fine. A lazy afternoon followed by a barbeque and then a walk. The day rounded off with a
Our plans have had to change because Rob cancelled our Avon trip at the last minute. So we decided not to waste the available time and go for a short trip up the S&W. It’s been a long day today. We left home at 8:15, after topping up the water etc we left the marina
After an excellent evening with Simon & Karen yesterday we said our goodbyes this morning at seven o’clock and set off. We reached Stourport about 9:30 and were down onto the river by ten. It’s been another really hot day, but travelling down stream was pleasantly cool with a lovely breeze Hawford junction was reached