Friday 5 April 2013

Spring Cruise 2013 (9)


Drakeholes Wharf to West Stockwith Basin

Weather: Not as cold as previous nights but still need to dress up warm. The sun was enjoyable whenever it broke through the clouds.


Approaching Gringley Lock we found a Crack Willow tree blocking the canal. The wind last night had been quite strong. As is our choice, we moored away from trees when the wind is strong. A call to the West Stockwith lock keeper soon had CaRT staff on the job.

Wildlife: A pair of Buzzards, put on a flying display. We surprised a Fox in a canal side field who was stalking the Mallards.


Day Totals
Miles: 6.5
Locks: 4
Swing/Lift Bridges: 0
Tunnels: 1
Pump outs: 0
Engine Hours: 3.4

Running Totals
Miles: 1385.7
Locks: 926
Swing / Lift Bridges: 177
Tunnels. 24
Pump Outs: 14
Engine Hours: 2539.5

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