Ran the engine for 2.5 hours in the morning because (a) battery was very low, and (b) I wanted my shower. Set out after shopping in Ellesmere. Reversed out of the arm. Cold, windy journey, sunny at times.
Detoured down the Prees Branch to Whixall Marina to see the price of their diesel, but they were closed. Lunch on the cut at the entrince to the marina. In spite of Nicholson's, the second lift bridge on the branch was worse than the first.
Tied up on CaRT moorings on the straight after bridge 44. Internet connection weak – needed to connect direct to the computer
10.3 miles, 5 lift bridges, 6.5 hours engine time
