It was two and a half hours from home to the marina. I still haven't decided which is the quickest way once leaving the motorway yet, but it only the first time we have done the trip after all. The boat looked great and was lovely and dry inside and out. The weather was sunny and warm here in the Midlands, dull but not cold, or as warm as at the marina when we left home.
We soon had the 'stuff' loaded, all the checks done, everything switched on etc. and then we decided that as it was just a little after 3pm we would leave and head out to get a few miles in, and the Calcutt Locks.
The first lock was empty and as there was nobody down the straight leading to the locks behind us we started on the way up. There was a boat just coming down No.2 so that was nice and easy then there was a bit of waiting as a Calcutt hire boat had just come down the top lock to futtle about getting stern to for the hirers to get their gear off. Why they closed the gate I'm not sure, but as we had to wait for them to clear the approach to the lock nothing lost. When we hired I was always cross when the 'professionals' at the marina insisted on doing the maneuvering around the marina/basin. It was the best bit of the whole week and I was denied it!
We approached Napton Junction as a boat sped past. When we got there it was clear. Which way did we turn?
Our new horn was utilised as we went under the bridge. Not very boaty but nice and loud and was only £5. Does the job well. Well which way are we going to turn?
I think the sign post tells you now.
We moored up soon after the turn after meeting more boats than we expected at this time of a Sunday evening. Maybe this photo will confirm our direction? If you look closely, that is.
This should confirm it as we have a view of Napton Windmill up on the hill.
The autumn light is so lovely and couldn't resist the bridge reflection just down from our mooring.
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