Went to Midland Chandlers first thing, to replace some stolen fenders and get a second aluminium windlass. Stopped briefly in Penkridge for a visit to Jaspers and one or two other places, and because we were going to be stuck in a queue for the lock anyway.
When we returned, a boat coming down the lock prompted us to get going in spite of slight drizzle. Came through to Gailey with some help from other boaters on some of the more difficult locks, took on water, and kept going until just after Long Moll's Bridge, 76 (passing "Substance Inside" on the way!). The extra time will help to give a bit of leeway for getting to Audlem by next Sunday evening.
6.3 miles, 8 locks, 4.5 engine hours
