Well that was interesting!!!!

[Sean & Coral]

After seeking advice from the lock keepers, various weather information sites and any one who would listen long enough, we moved the new boat from Newark to Lincoln over the weekend. The Trent was big (biggest water we'd ever been on to date), choppy, blizzardy (is there such word?), and very, very windy. By the time we got to Torksey we were absolutely knackered and HWSBO was on her last legs bless her. We opted to stay at Torksey over night and pushed on to our home mooring near Lincoln on Sunday morning. From our perspective, an epic journey and exactly the sort of adventure we're looking for in years to come. "Stand Down' handled superbly, and took all our novice handling errors with grace! The trip wouldn't have been as easy if it wasn't for the help and assistance of the following people:

 

1. The chap who helped us through Newark Town lock mid morning on Saturday. We didn't get his name, but he's a liveaboard based at Kings Marina....my friend, if you're a forum member then many thanks!

2. Chris the locker keeper at Cromwell, who's advice on the 'Go, No-go' we took in good faith.

3. Eric at Torksey lock - for taking pity on the state of HWSBO and letting us moor up immediately after the lock, and for pointing us in the direction of the White Swan pub.....which leads to......

4. The wonderful reception from the landlord and landlady of the White Swan; excellent Guiness, even better (and much needed) home made steak pie, and a very warm roaring fire! Also for the loan of a heater on the boat that night, as we'd elected to 'camp out'!!

 

All in all, a fantastic experience that we both thoroughly enjoyed and can't wait to complete the fit out and move aboard full time. If the friendly and extremely helpful attitude of all those we met over the weekend is an example of the camaraderie and spirit of the boating community in general, then we are both very pleased and proud to be a part of it!!

 

A huge thank you to you all

[Salopgal]

That is heartwarming to hear. I'm glad you got through the blizzards and cold safe and sound and still cheerful - although Guinness always helps in my experience! Good on you! Stay well and happy!

[BlueStringPudding]

It is, Sean & Coral, and its the reason I bought a boat after experiencing similar generosity of spirit along the T&M from the boaters at Fradley and the pub there.

 

Enjoy your boat, mate!

[Dyad]

After seeking advice from the lock keepers, various weather information sites and any one who would listen long enough, we moved the new boat from Newark to Lincoln over the weekend. The Trent was big (biggest water we'd ever been on to date), choppy, blizzardy (is there such word?), and very, very windy. By the time we got to Torksey we were absolutely knackered and HWSBO was on her last legs bless her. We opted to stay at Torksey over night and pushed on to our home mooring near Lincoln on Sunday morning. From our perspective, an epic journey and exactly the sort of adventure we're looking for in years to come. "Stand Down' handled superbly, and took all our novice handling errors with grace! The trip wouldn't have been as easy if it wasn't for the help and assistance of the following people:

 

1. The chap who helped us through Newark Town lock mid morning on Saturday. We didn't get his name, but he's a liveaboard based at Kings Marina....my friend, if you're a forum member then many thanks!

2. Chris the locker keeper at Cromwell, who's advice on the 'Go, No-go' we took in good faith.

3. Eric at Torksey lock - for taking pity on the state of HWSBO and letting us moor up immediately after the lock, and for pointing us in the direction of the White Swan pub.....which leads to......

4. The wonderful reception from the landlord and landlady of the White Swan; excellent Guiness, even better (and much needed) home made steak pie, and a very warm roaring fire! Also for the loan of a heater on the boat that night, as we'd elected to 'camp out'!!

 

All in all, a fantastic experience that we both thoroughly enjoyed and can't wait to complete the fit out and move aboard full time. If the friendly and extremely helpful attitude of all those we met over the weekend is an example of the camaraderie and spirit of the boating community in general, then we are both very pleased and proud to be a part of it!!

 

A huge thank you to you all

 

That was a nice post. All the best with your fit out and future adventures.

[Naughty Cal]

Well done.

 

It wasnt you who we saw in Burton Waters was it, in a red narrowboat?

[Sean & Coral]

Well done.

 

It wasnt you who we saw in Burton Waters was it, in a red narrowboat?

 

Probably, we entered the marina and headed for our berth, only to find it occupied, so had to beat a hasty retreat back to the visitors mooring whilst fighting the wind!

 

P.S: Just read your reply to our other post; I remember seeing you guys as we moored up!!