DestinyJN

Any other opinions on the merits (or not) of Billing? Ideally we want to be near Northampton as the other half works there with access still to Bedford as I work there part time. We spoke to some Billing moorers yesterday and they were very positive. Regarding the price Billing is currently less than half the price of Priory where a full residential mooring is about 5K! We have been warned by others of the smell from the nearby sewage works and noise from the fairs.....any opinions guys?

​Thank you everyone for all your advice. The photo and video were particularly helpful....i'll probably end up having a nightmare about that bend!! My partner is a very competent captain and he has taken the boat through Cardington Lock several times. The first time he didn't even touch the sides....think he was trying to impress me.....lol...he succeeded!! By the way, what happens if you do meet another boat on a really narrow bit?? Is it whose got the bigger boat? What's the usual etiquette? Does anyone have any tips on the Ouse down to Denver and from Stanground Lock to Northampton.

We are thinking of moving from Priory Marina in Bedford to Billing Marina in Northampton. We have a 60ft Widebeam (10 foot wide) and are wondering how easy it is to navigate her through the Middle levels? has anyone had experience of doing this ? And are there any particular problems to watch out for? One of us is a good, experienced skipper. man thanks for any advice.