Darren72

After 7+ years of the cut we wanna start chugging on rivers after failing to use the Avon while at Stratford this month:-(. We have done the tiny bits like at Alrewas but they dont count. We are on the Ashby so we arent that close to any rivers. Where can we start and what do we need? Licence, anchor etc. not to bothered about tidal rivers. At the moment.

Swimming baths in Dewsbury walking distance from the canal if that helps. Pay for a swim and just get a shower.

I will state this every time and I also state this to anyone manning the lock for me (or my OH will if she is on the opposite paddle). The only person in charge of the rate of water going into/out of a lock is the person in charge of the boat. I always tell who ever is manning my paddles the rate of water I require and I will not let anyone tell me different. I will not let anyone lower or higher any paddles till I am ready at the stern of the boat. Lock keepers are keepers of locks but in my eyes are NOT in charge of what happens. Obviously on a staircase they know the sequence but I still ask them to fill/empty at my rate not theres, as its my ££££££ and life whats in the lock not theres. If they dont like it I will tell them to step aside and we will do it ourselves. I would report this without fail.

200k and it sleeps 2??

Mines in a maroon

matt. I saw 2 boats called ISIS this month.

Brilliant answer Tony. Well put!!