"roger_millin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>Adrian opined:
>> No, it doesn't. It causes your crew a *little* extra work, while
>> saving a lot for the single-hander you are following. And anyway,
>you
>> can recoup that work by leaving the gates open when *you* depart from
>> that lock. Irritation all gone!
>How would you know what it is like on a long narrow flight such as the
>Tardebigge, you have a wide beam barge?
In fact, I have a broad beam barge.
However, I started inland boating as steerer of a pair of ex-working
boats on charter, and have indeed used the Tardebigge flight.
>Your chances of being involved in this scenario are far less than mine.
Now (for narrow locks), yes. Previously, no. Since the scenario
hasn't changed, the "previously" is still valid. Also, I still do use
the broad waterways, where this issue is just as valid (Hatton?).
> We close the gates after us
>because that it what we are asked to do and I don't want to cause
>those following us any more problems than we have to. It's pure
>consideration for others. QED.
Sorry, QE not D. By closing the gates you are actually being
*in*considerate to other boaters, as on average you are causing them
more work.
Of course, you are obviously causing those coming towards you more
problems by leaving the gates closed. Why are you biased in favour of
those behind you?
I get asked to do a lot of things that I have the good sense not to
do.
Adrian
Adrian Stott
07956-299966
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