Granny does the Four Counties

Granny has begun a week's tour of the Four Counties Ring, setting off from Burton-upon-Trent today, and returning next year.

(Sven Latham has an excellent account of the Four Counties Ring from a week's trip he did back in 2007).

There's a sense of change in the air for me. This is the longest voyage I've taken in 18 months, and the longest one Granny has been on since it returned to Willington last year.

I'll endeavour to return to a daily blog. You know, the way Granny used to be. The good old days.

Comments

[Paul Savage (NB Adreva)]

Well Andrew,
How did it go?
Was a bit surprised that you find going downhill easier than going uphill, Surely the water in the locks carries the boat therefore the only effort would be the walk up and down from the lock to the boat. I have always thought that either up or down the same enegy is expended but I have always had a crew, and have never solo cruised.

[Paul Savage (NB Adreva)]

Going to be tough Four Counties in a week, solo, and in winter - good luck Hope the locks are all in your favour - and you don't hit any stoppages.

By the way, Happy New Year

[Halfie]

'Bout time too.

[Andrew Denny]

Cap'n Ahab: anti clockwise. That way I *descend* Heartbreak Hill!

[Capt Ahab]

Im looking forward to your account Andrew. Clockwise or Anti?
Capt A