Just in time for Easter

[matty40s]

Nene just gone into strong stream,  Ouse will probably go later today.....luckily the Soar seems to be stable as the low pressure was to the South

[Athy]

Matty, you posted this topic twice, so i have taken the liberty of hiding the other one.

Rained c''s and d's most of yesterday here, with a side order of hailstones, so I'm not surprised that the area's rivers are filling up

[Chop!]

After months of winter works and red flags, we finally got back out on the river last weekend!

Was planning to go out again later! :0(

[Midnight]

Arrived in York only two other boats and water level OK at the moment. Suppose it'll fill up over the weekend if the weather stays like it is today

[PaulJ]

On 3/29/2018 at 11:56, Chop! said:

After months of winter works and red flags, we finally got back out on the river last weekend!

Was planning to go out again later! :0(

Good to see pic of you out Chop. Guessing all is well if youre planning to get out again..

Catch up soon hopefully

[Naughty Cal]

It's been a glorious day in Hull. Just started raining now but we are warm and dry in the bar on the Pride of Rotterdam.

[mrsmelly]

It was fab ere this morning but has been peeing it down now for hours. Tied up well for the weekend now. Nowt moving here at all just one boat all day.

[bizzard]

It is,ah, not raining here also.

[Martin44]

Has anybody a crystal ball for the week after next, as I will be navigating (or at least intend to) Nene, Middle Levels and Great Ouse to my home marine? 

[Nick D]

We are hoping to depart on a four week trip leaving from our mooring on the Aire and Calder on Tuesday morning but now I am doubtful that the river will be low enough. Aargh!

[PaulJ]

27 minutes ago, Martin Trnecka said:

Has anybody a crystal ball for the week after next, as I will be navigating (or at least intend to) Nene, Middle Levels and Great Ouse to my home marine? 

Think you'll be lucky if it clears in a week at least on the Ouse. Had alot of rain- it will be a couple of days before it comes down from Milton Keynes and then a good few more to drain it all away. But you never know..

[Martin44]

10 minutes ago, PaulJ said:

Think you'll be lucky if it clears in a week at least on the Ouse. Had alot of rain- it will be a couple of days before it comes down from Milton Keynes and then a good few more to drain it all away. But you never know..

Planning to start on Nene next Friday, but have few bumper days if need to.

[matty40s]

45 minutes ago, Martin Trnecka said:

Has anybody a crystal ball for the week after next, as I will be navigating (or at least intend to) Nene, Middle Levels and Great Ouse to my home marine? 

I'm glad you have been so in depth in your boating questions, lots of new boaters aren't and get caught out quite rudely sometimes. 

If you are going to the Lark, the Nene is your main worry. The Ouse at the bottom end isn't such a worry, just hard work.

[Martin44]

Thanks Matty.

I am also lucky that I got time off work and can take it easy. So when I pick up my boat on Sunday in Rugby Boats, I will take it up on Grand Union towards Norton Junction and up on Leicester arm for few days. In this way I will get to know the boat bit better before I take it on the rivers. Still have jitters anyway.

[matty40s]

We will probably see you on Sunday then.

[Martin44]

Sunday is the day!

[Dave123]

Went over the Great Ouse at Cosgrove yesterday and it was over the banks!

[PaulJ]

River Soar just gone into reds..

[Dr Bob]

29 minutes ago, PaulJ said:

River Soar just gone into reds..

The Reds are playing lunch time today. Hopefully loads of goals.

[Athy]

10 hours ago, Martin Trnecka said:

Thanks Matty.

I am also lucky that I got time off work and can take it easy. So when I pick up my boat on Sunday in Rugby Boats, I will take it up on Grand Union towards Norton Junction and up on Leicester arm for few days. In this way I will get to know the boat bit better before I take it on the rivers. Still have jitters anyway.

Be aware that here in the Fens, through which you must pass, it's going to widdle it down with rain ALL DAY on Monday. So do check Nene and Gt. Ouse levels. You'll be fine on the Middle Level section, as it is well drained and never floods.

[PaulJ]

4 minutes ago, Dr Bob said:

The Reds are playing lunch time today. Hopefully loads of goals.

Good luck to em. Soar going into red definetly doesnt count as a goal :-D

[matty40s]

River Sence (Soar catchment area).

 

the bywashes are quite a challenge today and the waterfalls are spectacular. 

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50 minutes ago, matty40s said:

River Sence (Soar catchment area).

 

the bywashes are quite a challenge today and the waterfalls are spectacular. 

Looking just like the Forth & Clyde every day of the year bar none! (for as long as it remains intact that is)

[matty40s]

10 minutes ago, Up-Side-Down said:

Looking just like the Forth & Clyde every day of the year bar none! (for as long as it remains intact that is)

Difference is that this generally has a lack of water,  first time I have been on this section and not had to plough through some pounds or send someone ahead to let water down.

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4 minutes ago, matty40s said:

Difference is that this generally has a lack of water,  first time I have been on this section and not had to plough through some pounds or send someone ahead to let water down.

You also get exactly the same amount of water coming over the top gates of the 66' locks when locking up as the F&C has no by washes or ground paddles. Negotiating the Maryhill Flight in a 60'+ boat can, therefore, be very interesting ........