Shout out forvthe Curly

[Midnight]

Just completed the Curly Wurly and have to say I really didn't expect it to be that good. There's some really nice places and moorings. Hardly a linger-longer in sight which is quite puzzling considering the number of places they could spend a uninterrupted year or so. The two pubs we stopped at were also good. The 'Manor Arms' (thanks @beerbeerbeerbeerbeer ) and 'The  United Kingtom' (HPA was top notch). Both pubs have good moorings. It is a bit weedy but a bit of reverse cleared the prop most times. The Perry Barr pounds were really low some empty. A call to C&RT and thanks to Mick the lockie for advice we managed to get both boats through. Mick even came out on his way home to make sure we were okay. If only the ground staff ran the show instead of the lightweight management. 

[nicknorman]

Jolly good, we never had a problem on the Curly (including Rushall & Daw End). I rather like the Rushall flight. We did have some bad weed on the Tame Valley near Perry Barr top, but it was tolerable. This was a few years ago though!

 

Edit: No, not THAT sort of weed!

Edited July 1, 2024 by nicknorman

[pearley]

Manor Arms! Fantastic on a cold winters night with only 3 or 4 others in the bar.

[Paul C]

Having done the curly wurly a few times before, I wholeheartedly agree - its a hidden jem.

[beerbeerbeerbeerbeer]

Good stuff, glad you liked it.  Always good to hear someone’s enjoyed a few days boating.
Very pretty in places. 
👍