Sunday 21 August 2011

Training at Fazeley

We had a fantastic day yesterday. Dave and Elaine offered to take us out on the boat before we took her over on Monday. We had the full tour, cut off valves, engine maintenance, heating etc etc, most of which I have already forgotten. We then took the boat out of Fazeley Mill Marina, turned right onto the Birmingham & Frazeley to Frazeley Junction then right onto the Coventry. Dave did the first lock at Glascote, then stepped away and said its all yours. Jan and Elaine did the locks I managed not to hit too much so within an hour or so I was feeling pretty comfortable. After a sort stop for a ham sandwich we winded just past bridge 63 and retraced our route back. All went well until I forgot to turn back onto the Birmingham & Fazeley was happily heading off to Fradley Junction. Dave saved the day and managed to spin her around using the bow thruster. Back to the marina at about 5pm so we were only out for 4 hours but we were both knackered. If this is how life is going to be we are going to love it!! Dave and Elaine are a really nice couple, they made use so welcome. I am sure they are sad to part with La Vuelta she is such a lovely boat.
I will be back at Fazeley on Monday to take over the boat and say our goodbyes, and start to kit her out ready to set off of Friday to her new home at Shardlow. 
I'm like a small boy on Christmas Eve!

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