Wet and Wild

Graham in torrential rain

We refilled the water tank before setting off from Welford where we spent the night, and returning to Crick. The weather forecast was pretty dire, so we put on waterproofs and set off. Initially sunny, then a few showers, and then the heavens opened! The picture above was taken just before the worst of it, and apart from admiring my ridiculous attire, you may notice the innovative cruise control - a bungy holding the throttle open! We made it to Crick and found a nice spot to moor, very close to the marina entrance. Alas the water was very shallow, and we were unable to get very close to the bank. A guy from another boat took the rope we threw to him, and held the boat in as far as it would go, while I sprang nimbly ashore - before sliding back down the bank and into the water! It was only about a foot deep, but it was still cold! We managed to secure oursleves, obtained a decent satellite signal and a hit and miss internet connection - we are here for the next 4 days, so these things are important!