Caught up another boat so we could follow them through a couple of lift bridges, to share the work. Got 50 litres of diesel at the Whitchurch Viking base – 1.04 for domestic, same as Ellesmere. Tied up at the end of the Whitchurch arm, after winding and reversing with difficulty because of the gale that was blowing. Homemade soup and bread, and a walk into Whitchurch.
Leaving the TV off and running the engine enough seems to be getting the batteries to a slightly better state.
4.5 miles, 0 locks, 3 lift bridges, 4 hours engine time.
