Napton

We set off about 10-30 heading down to the marina entrance to wind and also fill with water. The canal was quite busy and we must have had ten pass between the junction and the Marina both while we were still moored up and also getting water. There was a boat already on the water point so we continued and winded in the marina entrance, the scaffolding had all gone now and the painting finished, but they still have to complete work where the deck meets the wall.

 

At the stop house they are erecting scaffolding at the side so it looks as if CRT are planning some maintenance on it. Don’t worry about squeezing passed the barriers to get to the waste bins because they have gone.

By the time we got back to the water point by bridge 91 the boat that was there was just moving off so we stopped to fill up. This tap has a very good pressure, I have a wet leg to prove it. Once full we set of towards Napton. At the site of the old railway bridge we caught up with a very slow boat, I was steady behind him on absolute tickover, thankfully as soon as we cleared the bend he pulled over and waved me by.
What would you think to having this chap peeping into your bedroom window in the morning?

The front fender on this boat caught my eye, I don’t think he would last long on our front fender, but this one may be thick enough to keep him safe.

We made our way to Napton and spotted one mooring slot just past the winding hole, so we drifted into there for the night, its only a short revers to the winding hole in the morning, I bet it will be blowing a hoolie.
Diana has been for a walk up the flight and didn’t notice any padlocks. On her way she called into the Folly to book a table for us for tonight, I think the last time we ate there was a Cutweb dinner. At the top of the locks it looks as if they have driven a pipe under the canal for some reason. I wonder if it will result in the canal leaking along the trench if its not sealed.

 

 

Today’s Journey

 

7¾ miles with no locks in 3½ hours