Brian King

We are planning on taking our boat to Ely and Cambridge next year leaving the Grand Union at Gayton Junction. We are worried about a number of items which I would appreciate any information please. How strong is the current on the river Nene and other rivers? We have a 30 hp Beta marine engine and struggled up to the Avon in August going up to Stratford upon Avon with a max speed of less than 1 mph for a long time How do I identify where the mooring points are and also service points? Do these need booking beforehand? Once I leave Peterborough am I committed to travel non stop to Ely? Are there any time restrictions on travelling these waterways? Are they subject to tidal restrictions? No doubt there are more questions and any general information will be appreciated