We left together at 9.45 a.m. but as we arrived at the first lock we realised that it was automatic and we used our telecommande again. Henk decided to let us go ahead of him in this case as it was easier for all of us if we locked through separately. All the locks behaved themselves, although we lost a fender due to Skips’ lack of concentration coming out of our last lock. Crew messaged Henk to ask if he could retrieve it for us, which he did and we moored in Rolampont at 12.45 p.m. in warm sunshine but a rather keen wind. Unfortunately the pontoon was full (it only takes three boats) so we had to moor on a very awkward bank with mooring pins and Crew unable to get ashore. Henk joined us a half an hour later, and Skip helped him in. We wanted to stay for two nights which we would do as long as we could move onto the pontoon in the morning!
We had a late lunch again, with Henk coming over in his dinghy, then Skip went across the canal to the supermarket for provisions. Crew had the challenge of turning two beef patties into an edible cottage pie for three people for dinner, with the aid of some finely chopped vegetables. Henk is not too keen on vegetables but he declared that the result was tasty! Result!!!
A little TV and bed.
14 km. 7 locks. 3 hours
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