The current owner of this boat is weary of being taken for a Kiwi. : Messing about in boats
The current owner of this boat is weary of being taken for a Kiwi. : Messing about in boats
Pubs are, as much as the locks, way-points along canal routes. : Messing about in boats
Pubs are, as much as the locks, way-points along canal routes. : Messing about in boats
Originally built for horses, canal tow paths are today popular with walkers and cyclists. : Messing about in boats
Originally built for horses, canal tow paths are today popular with walkers and cyclists. : Messing about in boats
Water surges through the paddles at the bottom of the lock gates. : Messing about in boats
Water surges through the paddles at the bottom of the lock gates. : Messing about in boats
The mooring at Braunston is a peaceful end to a busy nine-lock day. : Messing about in boats
The mooring at Braunston is a peaceful end to a busy nine-lock day. : Messing about in boats
Away from the busy tension of negotiating locks, cruising along country canals is totally relaxing : Messing about in boats
Away from the busy tension of negotiating locks, cruising along country canals is totally relaxing : Messing about in boats
Most canal-boaters enjoy the chance to chat and compare notes while negotiating locks. : Messing about in boats
Most canal-boaters enjoy the chance to chat and compare notes while negotiating locks. : Messing about in boats
The mooring at Braunston is a peaceful end to a busy nine-lock day. : Messing about in boats
The mooring at Braunston is a peaceful end to a busy nine-lock day. : Messing about in boats
While painted panels are purely decorative, traditional knotted rope fenders are also functional. : Messing about in boats
While painted panels are purely decorative, traditional knotted rope fenders are also functional. : Messing about in boats
Hump-backed bridges are often the only indication that there is life beyond the canal. : Messing about in boats
Hump-backed bridges are often the only indication that there is life beyond the canal. : Messing about in boats
Messing about in boats
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