Rain and locks

Nine week cruise - day 27 - Thursday 28th July 2005

Red Rock to Bridgewater Marina

David writes: Up at 0745, under way at 0800. One hour to Wigan top lock. Torrential rain and v. windy. "Poppy" moored by lock - said they'd wait for rain to stop before moving - maybe tomorrow, but then agreed to join me down the flight. Lock keepers set ALL the locks, and following boat crew also helped. Did 21 locks in 3h 15m, also managed breakfast, tea, coffee and lasagne (to the astonishment of the crew of "Poppy" who must have wondered whether David really was as single-handed as he claimed (the benefit of a rear galley)).

The rain continued throughout the afternoon. At 1800 arrived at Bridgewater Marina where we'd booked a berth for four days while neither David nor John could be on the boat. The sun came out.