NB_Ladybird

I don’t know how others feel about this but when either myself or my partner are working a lock and there is another boat waiting to enter or if we are in the process of waiting. We always go to the lock and help or offer to help those already there. Appreciate some people don’t want help as they do things their own way. For me I would expect the boat crew waiting to enter the lock to approach those at it. I’ve often called down to an on coming crew how they want the lock left in readiness for them. Lets face it. You can pick up some good information in a brief exchange with people at a lock. As for abuse. Alas there seems to be an increase in boat rage these days. I won’t start the topic of cruising past moored boats. I can tell you some stories about that which will make you worry, including having objects thrown

Thanks for that. We tend to do a day trip out or at least 2 days. So tend to head towards Worcester. I know there’s a winding hole near Dumhamstead but I think that one may be a bit small for 65ft

I know what you mean. It’s probably just me being a bit of a OCD boater I guess lol.

No laser does not work under water. I know where that’s leading towards though. The main thing is a rough guess of the size of the winding hole.

Lots of useful information provided here thanks to all who have responded. We have the entire UK canal network of Nicholson’s and none of them give you Winding Hole lengths. The sad news is the last things to be part of the CRT programme of works is the upkeep of these. I actually have a laser measure I keep on the boat so I’ll probably use that as an initial guide by walking up to the Winding Hole and take a measurement first. Its more a case of not getting stuck and not washing up too much swell putting the engine into forward and reverse. I may even raise the topic direct with CRT

I learn something new every day. I never realised that

Thanks for the info. Even signed is better than nothing but from what I’ve seen none on the W/B even have signs on them to say there “so say “ length

Does anyone know of any maps or data sheets which gives details of winding hole lengths ? we have just upgraded to a 65ft narrowboat and so not so easy to turn as the old 36ft boat. Were based on the Worcester & Birmingham canal at Droitwich Spa Marina