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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 6:44:45 GMT
Braunston locks are on restrictions 😱
Passage 8-4 weekdays.
No passage at weekends.
Not a water issue but yet more broken infrastructure
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 7:35:34 GMT
To be fair, as I understand it, the construction work will be undertaken at weekends when the locks will have to be closed ... but at least navigation is available during the week.
Better than a blanket closure.
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 8:27:08 GMT
I'm just feel sad for all the weekend boaters☹️
Should have been spotted and sorted before it became a big problem.
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Post by patty on Jun 23, 2021 12:06:35 GMT
Probably best to get Braunston Locks sorted before Quaysider heads over in that direction.....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 12:10:04 GMT
@loddon wont like to hear this - lovely day here, not too hot, light cloud, no wind to speak of. Perfect day for boating  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 12:28:33 GMT
What's the Nene like to boat on, does it flow fast or slow?
I have often thought about dropping on to it for a few days, but all those bloody locks first put me off.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 12:40:03 GMT
What's the Nene like to boat on, does it flow fast or slow? I have often thought about dropping on to it for a few days, but all those bloody locks first put me off. When it's on normal level it's a wonderful placid thing. When it's on SSA you really want to be tied up somewhere safe on rising moorings. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 12:50:58 GMT
@loddon wont like to hear this - lovely day here, not too hot, light cloud, no wind to speak of. Perfect day for boating Keep it like that until I return😎 At least I am not in work 😁 |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 13:00:18 GMT
What's the Nene like to boat on, does it flow fast or slow? I have often thought about dropping on to it for a few days, but all those bloody locks first put me off. When it's on normal level it's a wonderful placid thing. When it's on SSA you really want to be tied up somewhere safe on rising moorings. Was thinking more of a jolly down to Billings and back, could spend a couple of days there. Doubt i would ever go much further than that. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 13:25:56 GMT
What's the Nene like to boat on, does it flow fast or slow? I have often thought about dropping on to it for a few days, but all those bloody locks first put me off. 38 in all. They get more widely spaced as you head downstream, work on every 30 minutes from Northampton steadily rising as you travel. Most are electrically operated and fairly reliable. he manual ones are a PITA these days. Take a #2 Pozi/Philips screwdirver with you, poke it thro one of the holes in the Stainless Steel hand wheel and you have an instant handle. With regards normal summer flows, usually about 0.5mph but can rise to about 1mph before SSA is set in place. Some weirs/sluices are a bit of a bugger at certain locks but most visitors navigate without difficulty. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 13:28:09 GMT
When it's on normal level it's a wonderful placid thing. When it's on SSA you really want to be tied up somewhere safe on rising moorings. Was thinking more of a jolly down to Billings and back, could spend a couple of days there. Doubt i would ever go much further than that. Jolly and Billing shouldn't go together, get yourself a bit further down and go to White Mills marina, nice Cafe there, some good walks along a very pleasant bit of the Nene valley. You want to aim towards Whiston and Castle Ashby, get some air in your lungs and a pint at the Falcon  Here is a good walk for you www.komoot.com/smarttour/1409155 |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 13:31:43 GMT
What's the Nene like to boat on, does it flow fast or slow? I have often thought about dropping on to it for a few days, but all those bloody locks first put me off. 38 in all. They get more widely spaced as you head downstream, work on every 30 minutes from Northampton steadily rising as you travel. Most are electrically operated and fairly reliable. he manual ones are a PITA these days. Take a #2 Pozi/Philips screwdirver with you, poke it thro one of the holes in the Stainless Steel hand wheel and you have an instant handle. With regards normal summer flows, usually about 0.5mph but can rise to about 1mph before SSA is set in place. Some weirs/sluices are a bit of a bugger at certain locks but most visitors navigate without difficulty. Sorry Gazza, meant the locks on the last bit of the Northampton arm, 17 before you get on the river, plus the 15 from Hawkesbury to Gayton, makes a few days on the Nene hard work. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 13:36:50 GMT
www.gov.uk/guidance/river-nene-bridge-heights-locks-and-facilities#locks38 in all. They get more widely spaced as you head downstream, work on every 30 minutes from Northampton steadily rising as you travel. Most are electrically operated and fairly reliable. he manual ones are a PITA these days. Take a #2 Pozi/Philips screwdirver with you, poke it thro one of the holes in the Stainless Steel hand wheel and you have an instant handle. With regards normal summer flows, usually about 0.5mph but can rise to about 1mph before SSA is set in place. Some weirs/sluices are a bit of a bugger at certain locks but most visitors navigate without difficulty. Sorry Gazza, meant the locks on the last bit of the Northampton arm, 17 before you get on the fiver, plus the 15 from Hawkesbury to Gayton, makes a few days on the Nene hard work. I'm with you now, The arm is a pain! Look at my edit for a walk BTW |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 13:39:44 GMT
6 miles!
ill take the bike.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2021 13:43:42 GMT
Billing is to be avoided, if you gave me a free mooring there I would pay for one somewhere else in order not to have to go to Billing
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