Señor Chris

I was wondering why the yacht had come up river. Maybe to one of the boatyards?

They are flexible so you could stick them round a mushroom vent to cover a wider angle. It is a bit of a game though - some of the requirements were completely disregarded by the surveyor.

These: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182939593513

I bought some coloured self-adhesive led strips for about a fiver off ebay and wired them to the boat electrics. They do look a bit like fairy lights and I don't think the surveyor was too impressed but he let it go.

Yes you need nav lights even though you're not allowed on after dark... A handheld VHF is useful to listen out for shipping movements and makes the trip more interesting. The organising and admin is a bit of a faff but the actual boating is simplicity itself. A thoroughly enjoyable day out. Assume you've read this: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/240/ellesmere-port-passage-onoff-shropshire-union-canal

Were they charged by length only?

Check the forecast 24hrs before - that's not too late to cancel.

I wouldn't worry - I found it no different to being on the Weaver.

I've been to Macclesfield. Once!

The dodgy one needs moving as well.

Might be worth swapping it with the one nearest the battery.

He's a lightweight. I could fix it with sticky back plastic and some jam.

Boaters with cassette bogs already do much the same.

Never knew there was such a thing. Will he have to go home and change if he fancies a coffee?

Personal experience and simple observation. You owe me fifty grand.