Tuesday 12th July 2016 Our distance today was not going to be great but we had 9 locks to tackle. Could really do with the “lock slaves” joining us today. We actually awoke to some sunshine so got going whilst we could enjoy it. We got to practice our two step dance a lot today. … More Off to East Marton

Monday 11th July 2016 We did a quick Tesco run and then heading back into Skipton, which isn’t hard considering it is 100 yards away. We had made an appointment for pooches to have their six weekly manicure and to also find the Craven Arcade to have a look at as we had missed this … More Skipton to Gargrave with a “Pru” Moment

Sunday 10th July 2016 Awoke to semi-sunshine so bolted out the door to do a bit of footwork around the town of Skipton. This is an extremely picturesque village which gets inundated with tourists. Skipton is on the very southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales. We have the wonderful opportunity in two weeks time to … More Skipton for the Day

Saturday 9th July 2016 What is it with the weather in this country!!! Today was possibly the wettest that we have cruised during. The countryside was exceptional even with the precipitation but we kept imagining what it would be like in the sunshine. We followed the contours of the land which is what we are … More Keighley to Skipton

5+6+7+8 July 2016 It’s been a busy few days with lots of exciting places and things to do and experience. Let’s start by going back to Tuesday the 5th July which saw us go from the uneventful and unexciting location of Rodley on to Saltaire. We got to pass by the largest sewerage works in … More Bunbury Shuffle, Sir Titus, Turning 60, Bingley High Five, Thomas the Tank Engine

Monday 4th July 2016 Off to the CRT office this morning to discuss the booking process for us going into Liverpool basin in about two weeks and for W+M to book passage up the Lancaster canal. This is where we will go our separate ways. We may meet up again further south before our canal … More Liverpool Bound

Sunday 3rd July 2016 Plans were very straight forward today. We are staying moored up in Leeds and touring around the town. We actually awoke to no rain with a forecast of blue sky with clouds but continuing blustery winds – we are on a real winner here!!! Headed out about 10.30 with M from … More Being Tourists in Leeds

Saturday 2nd July 2016 Woke to a very blustery day. Nb Lucy was really tossing around. Even after all this time we still get the sea wobbles when on land and this is only going to make it a lot worse for us today. At present there is no rain so that is a blessing. … More Day in York (Old York – Not that new one)

Friday 1st July 2016 Happy Canada Day to all!! We are thinking of you all and thought we would take the day off with you to celebrate. Good omens all round today. The drive belt arrived and they even delivered it out to the boat for us. It only took the boys about an hour … More On the Go Again