Dowley Gap to Skipton
Got up at 0735. The floor under the carpet at the front has dried out, so it wasn't the radiator leaking. Of course, we now know where the water came from: the top gates of the L&L locks as we ascend (see second photo). The locks being shorter than the 72' ones we're used to, the bow is nearer the action as far as leaky top gates are concerned. Water has cascaded onto the bow and found its way into the boat through the vents in the bow doors. We know to cover these up when locking where there's a danger of water ingress now.
Under way at 0915, and headed for more waterways wonders: the Bingley Three Rise and Five Rise locks. We were through these by 1120, then we stopped and had a look around. Got going again at 1245.
Lining up for the Bingley Five Rise
In one of the Bingley locks: note how wet the bow is
At 1500 we stopped at Silsden Boats for pumpout, diesel, and loan of a vacuum cleaner to remove more water from the carpet at the front. Got going again at 1615.
Cruised to the very end of the Springs Branch and reversed back to a mooring. Moored at 1955. The church clock was very loud - and struck all the quarters all through the night!
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