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| Marmag |
Posted - 26 Aug 2016 : 17:10:15
Went from Garstang to lancaster last week I am new to boating and the canal.the canal winds and twists it's way through the country side there are many blind ben
combined with a bridge that u can't see until u are
Right on top of it
On the return journey approached blind bend and a bridge I was half way under and there it was the front of the biggest barge I have ever seen.
I put my boat in reverse finished up trapped between the walls of said
Bridge I ****
my self how disaster was avoided I don't know if u are new to lancaster
Canal beware
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| df |
Posted - 28 Nov 2016 : 09:17:30
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remember there are nobheads on the canals like the roads
But I've never been on the lanky canal Clive!
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| pattimojo |
Posted - 26 Nov 2016 : 20:25:27
Ha Ha I know exactly the bridge you mean, we have been on the Lanky for 16 years & yes as advised sound your horn & best thing is always take things slow plus remember there are nobheads on the canals like the roads....enjoy the Lanky its a lovely cut.....
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| pete-preston |
Posted - 27 Aug 2016 : 18:58:52
Hi Marmag
We must agree with Clive.
We have been sailing the Lankie for several years and have had a few
of those brown trouser moments ourselves.
Some of the widebodied boats ( especaly the trip boats) seem to think they own the canal,so its best if you approach these bends with caution and sound a long blast on your horn and keep one hand on the gearlever just in case.
Pete & Maggie (Kismet)  |
| cliveshep |
Posted - 27 Aug 2016 : 05:41:35
Sound your horn at blind bridges - that gives anything else a chance to sound theirs and warn you they are there!
Finally living the dream!
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