Wednesday 19 June 2013

Bidford-on-Avon to Weir Brake

Ran Webasto and engine first thing. Fine, sunny day for cruising.

Emergency at W A Cadbury lock with the tiller bar rising under the steel walkway across the bottom gates and jamming. Managed to get the top paddles down and the bottom paddles up in time to prevent the disaster. Not a good experience. Swan neck bent down, and will need attention from a boatyard. Tiller function seems OK.

8.9 miles, 5 locks, 5.5 hours engine time.