> I think 3minutes is a bit optermistic, but certainly you can get though
> them very quickly if you pull you finger out.
> - For instance, straping in to any lock that has a stapping post
> greatly speeds up the process if theres only two of you, as the
> lockwheeler can be at the far end of the lock, and draw the paddles as
> the boat enters the lock. This also greatly reduces the steam used for
> both DRIVING the boat against a lock full fo water, and then stoping it.
> - Emilyanne can also push the gate open against 6/8inchs of water,
> which as you say, greatly speeds up the slowest last few inches. My
> frend also reguarly uses a wedge to utilise what he calls "the third
> paddle" on locks without gate paddles.
>
>
> Daniel
>
What is wrong with everyone. Canals are supposed to be slow and relaxing. I
think some of you are playing in the wrong pond.
Sue nb Nackered Navvy
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