The Crinnan
Canal was quite an experience not to be missed. As we arrived at the Ardrishaig
sea lock the heavens opened with the first heavy rain of our time in Scotland.
In the sea
lock at Ardrishaig.
With money
paid, we were shown the ropes through the first couple of locks by the extremely
helpful lock keepers. Sue was on the helm, and I was ashore working the locks.
Rob working
the locks
This setup
seemed quite odd to Sue, as she was manoeuvring the boat with no crew onboard,
and also working the ropes . We soon got in to the swing of things, and by the
evening closedown we were at the summit above lock 8 at Cairnbaan.
Moored up for
the night at Cairnbaan
After a
little rain first thing in the morning, the weather improved considerably, and
the midges came out to play ( Arrrrrgh ! ). Once past the first lock on the descent
we caught up with another yacht allowing us to share the lock work.
The descent
team
As we exited
the bottom of the main downward flight of locks a considerable queue of yachts
had built up.
Yachts
waiting to enter the lock flight up from the Crinnan end.
Nearly back
to sea level
Arriving at
Crinnan
We spent one
more night in the canal before exiting to the sea.
Moored up for
the night at Crinnan
Looking out
to sea at our new cruising ground
Sue managing
the ropes on her own for the last time in the penultimate lock before I joined
her
on board in the sea lock.
Goodbye to
Crinnan
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