Onward, ever onward.
This morning was bright but breezy so we started on our way to Wellingborough. After a brief stop to get rid of rubbish etc we carried on downstream. The twists and turns of the river were made harder by the wind. As it was across us most of the time we either had no problem reaching the lock moorings but a terrible time leaving or vice versa.
Yet again we had problems with the engine temperature and this dashed our hopes of putting in a full day cruising and reaching Wellingborough. As is common with rivers moorings other than finding a good bit of bank, or taking shelter in a marina are scarce. We got as far as Whiston Lock and had no choice other than to stop. The usual quick empty of the filter failed to resolve the problem so Ray had to clear out the entire raw water system, he found that the pulley that drives the water pump had worked loose and tightening it seems to have resolved things.
By the time all that was done it was far to late to hope to reach Wellingborough tonight so we very naughtily stayed put on the lock moorings. there is so little traffic on the river at the moment I doubt if anyone will notice. at least we were able to get a satellite signal and rather belatedly watch the streaming of the Grand Prix.
Today's journey 6.5 miles and 8 locks.
So far we have travelled 65.3 miles, 90 locks, 3 swing bridges, 1 lift bridge and 1 tunnel.
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