In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
graham wagdin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
>
> Fascinating as this thread is, I cannot help thinking that any
>newcomer happening on this site would be scared to death and never go
>near a canal again!
Hmm not sure why! None of the lock working routines discussed need be
dangerous used correctly.
>
> We need to encourage new boaters and hirers (yes even Canaltimers!)
>as without them the system will not survive. There will always be
>risks but these can be minimized by having simple rules that everyone
>can understand and put in to practice
Agreed. It's what the general rule should be which is at issue :-)}
>
> The finer points of lock operation and etiquette and historical
>practices will always be over the heads of most people using the canals
>today.
>
I hope that's not true though I fear it might be. It seems to me that
an understanding of
>The finer points of lock operation and etiquette
is important to anyone using the waterways. It certainly helps to avoid
some of the occurences which can lead to less experienced boaters and/or
canaltimers getting a (not always deserved) reputation for lack of
courtesy and consideration.
Cheers
Guy - who first boated as a hirer 40 years ago and read up quite a lot
about the canals and how to use them before going on my first trip.
--
Guy Morgan
nb Virgo, WFB, Stockton GU
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