Monthly Archives: July 2018

We woke Sunday morning to the sound the rain coming down like stair rods and after a late breakfast it was obvious there wasn’t going to be any let up so we donned our wets and set off. Fortunately most … Continue reading →

We left Ellesmere as the forecast wasn’t too good, the wind was getting up and black clouds were above us. We reversed out of the Ellesmere arm into the junction area where we were going to turn to head up … Continue reading →

Having had a brilliant few days in Chester, we now have to retrace our steps until we get to Hurleston Junction, we stopped just before Beeston Locks for the evening, where we took a pleasant drink in the Shady Oak … Continue reading →

We arrived in Chester early afternoon on Wednesday 11th July, mooring near the Indian Restaurant we were booked to visit with Leisha and Dave Burns that evening. They had returned home for a few days and the four of us … Continue reading →

Up at the crack of dawn, not sure why, but every time we moved the boat went bang, so we are obviously on a rock or something, we decided to move off, (7am)and have breakfast later. We are now on … Continue reading →

Tuesday 3rd we left our mooring on the Severn quite early and headed straight into the first double lock of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal; we were through it with no issues and headed straight into the second double lock; … Continue reading →