Brian commented... >That's good! WE must all remember that day hire is a very good (if >increasingly expensive) way of dipping one's toe in the water >(metaphorically speaking, of course!).
Which explains why approaching Streethay a few years ago I was passed by a day boat travelling that fast there was a wave along the towpath. Those dipping their toes were as unimpressed as I was ! John [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
