Water level dropping, should I be concerned?

[Doug Scullery]

I'm moored near Hilperton, on the K&A, above the temporary dam at Bradford Lock. Over the last hour or two, the canal level has dropped by 60mm or so, it doesn't seem to be getting worse, but I have visions of waking up in the night at a 45 degree angle if it does! I've slackened off the ropes (we were starting to lean a bit, it's that shallow round here we're always leaning a bit, for that matter), but I'm curious to know how much people think I should have slackened them by, should I make it so the boat can move even further into the centre channel? Do temporary dams fail? Would we be in much trouble if it did?

 

Probably worrying about nothing but interested to know your thoughts

[RLWP]

I'm moored near Hilperton, on the K&A, above the temporary dam at Bradford Lock. Over the last hour or two, the canal level has dropped by 60mm or so, it doesn't seem to be getting worse, but I have visions of waking up in the night at a 45 degree angle if it does! I've slackened off the ropes (we were starting to lean a bit, it's that shallow round here we're always leaning a bit, for that matter), but I'm curious to know how much people think I should have slackened them by, should I make it so the boat can move even further into the centre channel? Do temporary dams fail? Would we be in much trouble if it did?

 

Probably worrying about nothing but interested to know your thoughts

 

Blimey! 60mm in two hours is a lot.

 

Richard

[Smelly]

0845 47 999 47 wasn't it?

 

If there's not a paddle up somewhere that's easily closed a call to the powers that be would seem in order.