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"elyob" wrote in message ... "Bill Oldroyd" wrote in message ... How many pubs do you intend to call at :-). Depends on how much sight seeing you want to do. 20 miles a day might be a reasonable target - This probably equates to about 5 or 6 hours a day paddling. In order to pass through the locks quickly I recommend going to the front of the queue of boats and fitting into the odd space left by the cruisers etc.. Hold on to a chain. Oh yes, nearly forgot, you need a license. I did pop through a locks at Shepperton when I borrowed one for an hour or two last year. I held on to the chains as you say. You used the locks like any other boat would? I didn't know this was permitted. I've only ever been involved with racing on the Thames and the locks are always portaged. The locks are provided with paths which are signposted for portaging craft. On British Waterways your canal licence prohibits the use of locks although I believe you can purchase a more expensive version which does allow use of locks. I don't remember seeing any paddler actually using locks on the canal. IMHO it is far easier and vastly quicker to get out and have a little walk around the lock. David Kemper Not a fan of hanging around in chains. |
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