DaveD asked: > The stoppage is on the Ely Ouse, > is the Hundred Foot Tidal River (Earith-Denver) a viable alternative?
We have just received a bundle of info from EA about getting to the National. The Hundred Foot River (aka New Bedford River) is the recommended route from Salter's Lode to St Ives for those arriving before the stoppage at Ely is lifted. We will be going that way on Fulbourne at the beginning of August (river conditions permitting). However, as a boat longer than 62ft we have booked a passage through Salter's Lode lock when the tide makes a level. Since this is after all the lock-through slots for shorter craft, I assume it means we are going through after high tide, and will therefore either have to punch the tide up the Hundred Foot River, or wait for the next rising tide. Does anyone know if this is the case? David Mack
