On 6, Jul 2006, at 19:49, michael askin wrote: > Any idea how rough it was? Do you know if it was wind against tide. > Did the > pilots not think it would be better to wait?
Sorry it's all local towpath news and thus incomplete, the weather was "good' when they locked down from Sharpness. There was only one pilot, and he was on the accompanying boat, presumably leading. > I also can not quite understand how the water got in, because > presumably the > front doors were closed. Any vent could easily be blocked if it started > coming in through one of these.... Agree. Maybe the crew were together at the stern (might have been a semitrad but don't know) and perhaps they were initially oblivious to their plight. I have the same questions you posed. > I wonder how familiar these pilots are with narrowboats, and just what > qualifications they have. I'm not sure I'd trust them. From what I know . . the pilots know the route and advise on the weather prospects. They are not prone to risking life and property. They also like to have a good look at the boat before setting off. I think these two boats were fairly new and probably well turned out. If you can't trust the Severn pilots you can't trust anybody on that water. Incidentally you are no safer on the roads here either, apparently a dock truck totally destroyed a car and 2 occupants yesterday. Beeky nb Left the area, cruising continuously towards Gloster ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Something is new at Yahoo! Groups. Check out the enhanced email design. http://us.click.yahoo.com/SISQkA/gOaOAA/yQLSAA/ygtolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
