[Overnight mooring recommendations in Manchester]

I think due to Covid they’re insisting on 1 meter space between people so the usual chaperones aren’t working and they only have 1 person licenced and insured  to drive other peoples boats. 
bloody stupid if you ask me. Put a mask on and get on with it 

[Overnight mooring recommendations in Manchester]

Thanks we did plan to use HNC but they are only allowing 1 boat a day through the tunnel so it’s booked solid. Moored up in Piccadilly tonight opposite Telford basin which seems safe enough.

 

[Overnight mooring recommendations in Manchester]

Thanks for the tips guys. 
Mac I did sell my boat in 2018, I’m helping a friend bring his boat up to Ripon. 

[Overnight mooring recommendations in Manchester]

Hi,

I’m heading through Manchester from the Ashton Canal onto the Rochdale and looking for recommendations on safe mooring spots. Or those to be avoided

 

Thanks

Martin

[Is this what they mean by wellbeing by water]

So that’s why they call it a weed hatch ?

[Farewell and Thank you]

22 hours ago, Machpoint005 said:

Perhaps he has an inflatable stashed away in the camper van!

Just a wee one

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[Farewell and Thank you]

20 hours ago, JamesFrance said:

That looks very similar to the Adria Twin we spent the winter with in Spain until recently, when we sold it and bought another narrowboat.

It’s a Devon Aztec, based on a LWB Citroen Relay.  Lovely van, very easy to drive very comfortable.  

[Farewell and Thank you]

Just a belated update to say I sold Mr Bunbury in May. I believe the new owner has renamed it Blunderbus ? so give him a wave if you pass.

I now have a Devon conversion Motorhome and am enjoying visiting those places the boat couldn’t reach.  I still have an interest in canals and boats so may well see some of you at one of the old boat gatherings.  

As you can see from the pic below I’m still attracted to water. This the new van on the smallest ferry in Scotland - at 53ft it’s shorter than Mr Bunbury ?

 

[Farewell and Thank you]

After spending 6 years afloat living on my lovely boat Mr Bunbury it's time to return to shore and move on to the next adventure - although I'm not yet sure what that will be.  Six years on the cut has allowed me to explore most of the system, I've made many friends and seen some of the most unspoilt quite areas of our green and pleasant land.  

I would like to especially thank Daniel for providing this site which is a mine of information for boaters and certainly made my early days on the cut much easier as I learned the quirks of both narrow boats and canals. I've yet to ask a question which couldn't be answered by someone on the fourm

Many thank to all who have helped encouraged or just said hello as we have passed.  I should thank Starcoaster for her humour and Richard (RLWP) for his help rebuilding my Lister.

 

[Is Oxford canal south of Rugby on target to open on 16 mar]

Just received an email update from CaRT.  Seems the navigation IS open from 16:00 on Friday.  The contractor will be still be working on-site but these will not affect navigation.

Notice Alert

Oxford Canal
Location: Between Hillmorton and Clifton upon Dunsmore, Oxford Canal
Up Stream Winding Hole: Above Bridge 74, Kilsby Road Bridge.
Down Stream Winding Hole: At the junction of the Clifton Arm.

Monday 5 February 2018 08:00 until Friday 16 March 2018 16:00

Type: Navigation Closure 
Reason: 3rd Party Works

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Update on 15/03/2018:

 

The navigation between Hillmorton and Clifton upon Dunsmore will be re-opened from 4pm tomorrow as planned. 

The third party contractor will be continuing to carry out drainage works along the side of the canal but these will not affect the navigation.  Boaters are asked to proceed with care.

Please be aware the towpath in this area is closed and a diversion is in place.  The towpath diversion will continue until September 2018 while the third party contractor carries out further works adjacent to the canal.

[Is Oxford canal south of Rugby on target to open on 16 mar]

2 minutes ago, haggis said:

We are pressing on (with fingers crossed :-). Plan is to stop in Newbold tonight (hopefully there is space)  and review the situation tomorrow 

Haggis 

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.  As it happens I've picked up a bad cold so a weeks shore leave should help it.

[Is Oxford canal south of Rugby on target to open on 16 mar]

OK so still a bit confused as CaRT seem to confirm it will be open on 16th while the actual contractor says it has slipped a week.  I've put the boat in a marina for a week and will try again next week when hopefully it'll be open.

[Is Oxford canal south of Rugby on target to open on 16 mar]

 

The stoppage is at Clifton Wharf, North Rugby, and is for a new bridge to go in. I am passing that way tommorow (in a car) so will let you know if no-one else does first.

Thanks 

[Is Oxford canal south of Rugby on target to open on 16 mar]

As the title really I’m making my way south to Braunston and wondered if anyone knew if the stoppage below Rugby is still on target to open on 16th. 

[petrol shelf life, and side effects?]

 

BP advice sheet on petrol storage 

https://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp-country/en_au/products-services/fuels/opal-fuel/Opal-factsheet-storagehandling.pdf

[Antonio Carluccio]

I occasionally treat myself to breakfast in one of his restaurants.

[Can't cruise as they've closed a lock!]

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[Drones]

10 hours ago, nicknorman said:

I don’t hate drones. I nearly bought one. But then I discovered how difficult it was to use one and stay within the law, so I decided not to bother.

True, but 164’ is quite high. For example, the pontcycllte is only 121’ above the Dee.

A fair point 

[Drones]

5 hours ago, nicknorman said:

I wonder if they had CAA permission, otherwise they were breaking the law? (article 95 2(c))

 

The 50 meter rule includes vertical so as long as it's over 50 meter above the vessel or building it's legal.

 

[Drones]

Interesting.  I know they have used them to survey difficult to access structures such as the weir at Cromwell lock on the Trent.

[Cillit Bang]

Some sobering facts about water

 

[Clever Dogs in Rugby]

I think the signs may be aimed at the dog owners.

[Does anyone know this ice breaker location]

Can't help on location but the horse towing it looks more like a bull or ox to me.  Large head and horns.

[Duck repellant]

Are you sure its ducks and not pigeons roosting in the tree at night.

 

[The green spot mystery]

I was puzzling last week over the vertical while marks on bridges on the L&L which are not quite in the centre of the arch.  The penny dropped and I realised that they mark the centre of the actual canal rather than the bridge which of course includes the towpath.  I guess these make it easier to line up a wide beam.