Panolyman
Mu-43 All-Pro
There's no way I'm competing with @pdk42 and his amazing shots on the canals in his excellent thread.
However, as some have shown an interest in the canal system, I thought I'd post some taken onboard.
Friends had a share in a narrowboat and asked me and my wife along.
I'd never been on one before and thought I was in for a relaxing holiday.
What I didn't realise was that my friend, although the captain or skipper had never been helmsman, letting others take responsibility.
It was a daunting task, but thoroughly enjoyable, so here's a little taster of what it's like to manhandle a 58 foot long boat on a narrow canal.
About to set off from home mooorings on the marina on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
No need to worry if you forget to pack a comb.
As long as you don't mind the swept back look.
I'm sure there's plenty of room.
The skipper scours the map; surely we can't be lost?
Please don't drop that on us as we pass!
Typical narrowboat galley. Would someone please light the gas, I'm dying for a cup of tea!
For goodness sake, this one looks rather narrow!
"Are we going up or down?"
Warning: Don't try and get through the lock gates until they're open.
You'll be happy to know that we survived unscathed, though I did end up falling in when we got back to the marina.
However, as some have shown an interest in the canal system, I thought I'd post some taken onboard.
Friends had a share in a narrowboat and asked me and my wife along.
I'd never been on one before and thought I was in for a relaxing holiday.
What I didn't realise was that my friend, although the captain or skipper had never been helmsman, letting others take responsibility.
It was a daunting task, but thoroughly enjoyable, so here's a little taster of what it's like to manhandle a 58 foot long boat on a narrow canal.
About to set off from home mooorings on the marina on the Trent & Mersey Canal.
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No need to worry if you forget to pack a comb.
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As long as you don't mind the swept back look.
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I'm sure there's plenty of room.
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The skipper scours the map; surely we can't be lost?
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Please don't drop that on us as we pass!
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Typical narrowboat galley. Would someone please light the gas, I'm dying for a cup of tea!
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For goodness sake, this one looks rather narrow!
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"Are we going up or down?"
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Warning: Don't try and get through the lock gates until they're open.
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You'll be happy to know that we survived unscathed, though I did end up falling in when we got back to the marina.
