Monday 11th May 2009 Irthlingborough - Billing Aquadrome

Railway viaduct on way to Billing






Fabulous Rape fields all the way







Not wet but very cold easterly winds blowing all day

We were on our way by 0715hrs this morning but it was quite cold and very windy. It didn't help that the first four locks had been left reversed, which meant more work for us.

The river was deserted but we were lucky to meet other boats at just the right time at two locks, which meant an easier passage through.

This stretch of the river was fairly flat with little of interest en route, but the scenery and wildlife more than made up for it.

We finally arrived in Billing at 1530hrs and made our way into the marina. The wind was really fierce and we slowly made our way to the visitors moorings. We couldn't believe them - a couple of scaffolding poles and some planks into the river for about 30feet leaving about 17feet of our boat overhanging.

When we went to the office they informed us that it is £15 per night or £30 if we want electric hook up! We are only here to change three batteries tomorrow, so won't be lingering.